W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release,(adult)
Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
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 | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7580
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W4218: Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7492: Lateral release
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
W7580 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (20)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7492: Lateral release
- W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- W4200: Complex primary total knee replacement (i.e. including bone graft, augmentation or osteotomy)
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
Related codes
- W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W5810: Patella resurfacing (as sole procedure)
- W7583: Repair of patellar/quadricep tendon
- W5831: Robotic assisted total knee replacement - bilateral +/- cement, +/- patella
- W5830: Robotic assisted total knee replacement – unilateral +/- cement, +/- patella
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release,(adult)?
The procedure code is W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult).
Which insurers list W7580?
W7580 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and WPA. Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7580 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7580 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including W0630 (Patellectomy), W0633 (Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)), W4218 (Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
Mr Jakub Kozdryk, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performs hip and knee replacement and revision surgery at Nuffield Health Warwickshire and Circle Meriden Hospital.
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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.
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