W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion)
Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
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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 W0460
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W8646: Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W0464: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation)
- W0463: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
W0460 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (21)
- W9045: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateral
- A7352: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus +/- Image guidance (as sole procedure)
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W0464: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation)
- W8640: Complex therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle, with multiple bony, joint surface and soft tissue procedures +/- ligament reconstruction (as sole procedure)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W0463: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W8630: Therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle with either soft tissue procedure or bony +/or joint surface procedure (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9035: Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral
Related codes
- W0463: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W0464: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation)
- W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W0420: Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot without autogenous graft
- W0422: Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot with autogenous graft
- W0434: Isolated subtalar fusion or midfoot fusion without autogenous graft
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion)?
The procedure code is W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers).
Which insurers list W0460?
W0460 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0460 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0460 cannot be billed together with 14 other codes, including T6580 (Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)), T6980 (Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)), W1040 (Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)). 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