T8050: Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. Tennis Elbow")"
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with T8050
Neither code can be billed with the other
T8050 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (12)
- W5550: Excision of radial head (as sole procedure)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8880: Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. tennis elbow")"?
The procedure code is T8050: Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. Tennis Elbow")".
Which insurers list T8050?
T8050 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T8050 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T8050 cannot be billed together with 5 other codes, including W9240 (Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral), W9020 (Dynamic arthrogram of joint). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Codes and descriptions are for guidance only. Insurer listing and cover information is taken from each insurer's published schedule and is for guidance only: always confirm the code and cover with the insurer before treatment. This site is not affiliated with CCSD or any insurer. No fees are shown.
Last checked: 2026-10-01