W6913: Total synovectomy of large 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 W6913
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W7492: Lateral release
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
W6913 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (22)
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8646: Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W7492: Lateral release
- W7860: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
- W8640: Complex therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle, with multiple bony, joint surface and soft tissue procedures +/- ligament reconstruction (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for total synovectomy of large joint?
The procedure code is W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint.
Which insurers list W6913?
W6913 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W6913 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W6913 cannot be billed together with 14 other codes, including W6912 (Total synovectomy of small joint), W8782 (Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)), W8380 (Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (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