W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release,(child)
Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)
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 W7582
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0630: Patellectomy
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (11)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W7492: Lateral release
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0630: Patellectomy
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
- 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,(child)?
The procedure code is W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child).
Which insurers list W7582?
W7582 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 W7582 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7582 cannot be billed together with 8 other codes, including W0630 (Patellectomy), X4810 (Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)), X4822 (Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)). 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