W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion)
Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
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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 W0462
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- 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)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
W0462 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (14)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- 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)
- W9045: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W9035: Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
Related codes
- 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)
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- W0422: Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot with autogenous graft
- W0420: Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot without autogenous graft
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion)?
The procedure code is W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation).
Which insurers list W0462?
W0462 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0462 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0462 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including T6980 (Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)), W0460 (Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)), W0463 (Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/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