W5700: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateral
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 W5700
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W5701: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral
- W5710: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W0330: Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0322: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W0390: Inter articular resurfacing arthroplasty with implant of metatarsophalangeal joint
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W0323: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0324: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
W5700 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (19)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0324: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W5701: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral
- W0323: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W7922: Surgical correction of hallux valgus using minimal access techniques- unilateral
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W0330: Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W0322: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W5710: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
Related codes
- W5701: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral
- W5780: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral
- W5710: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral
- W0380: Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral
- W0330: Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral
- W0390: Inter articular resurfacing arthroplasty with implant of metatarsophalangeal joint
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateral?
The procedure code is W5700: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateral.
Which insurers list W5700?
W5700 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W5700 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W5700 cannot be billed together with 16 other codes, including W5701 (Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral), W5710 (Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral), W3622 (Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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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