W7583: Repair of patellar/quadricep tendon
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 W7583
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
W7583 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (9)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T7230: Release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W7730: Repair of medial collateral ligament complex
- W7530: Repair of lateral collateral ligament complex
- W7411: Prosthetic open repair of multiple ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for repair of patellar/quadricep tendon?
The procedure code is W7583: Repair of patellar/quadricep tendon.
Which insurers list W7583?
W7583 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 W7583 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7583 cannot be billed together with 5 other codes, including W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral), W0633 (Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)), W8500 (Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral). 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