W0464: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion, fixation)
Complex procedure to mid foot and 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 W0464
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)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W4420: Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- 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
W0464 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (12)
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W0463: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W4420: Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- 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)
Related codes
- W0462: Complex procedure to mid foot or 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 and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion, fixation)?
The procedure code is W0464: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation).
Which insurers list W0464?
W0464 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0464 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0464 cannot be billed together with 13 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)), 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