W5310: Total prosthetic replacement of wrist joint
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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 W5310
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (7)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (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)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W6200: Total fusion of all joints of wrist +/- graft & +/- internal fixation
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W6202: Partial fusion of wrist
- W0282: Total excision of trapezium
- W0285: Trapezio-metacarpal joint surface replacement
- W0283: Total excision of trapezium with spacer
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for total prosthetic replacement of wrist joint?
The procedure code is W5310: Total prosthetic replacement of wrist joint.
Which insurers list W5310?
W5310 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W5310 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W5310 cannot be billed together with 6 other codes, including W8830 (Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)), W8602 (Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure) ), X4810 (Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)). 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