W7712: Stabilisation of unidirectional instability of shoulder joint (including anterior, posterior and arthroscopic)
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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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.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Not listed | Not on the Bupa procedure list |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Not listed | Not on the Vitality procedure list |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with W7712
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W5000: Primary total shoulder replacement
- W7715: Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet procedure)
- W7780: Revision stabilisation of shoulder joint
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W7713: Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W7780: Revision stabilisation of shoulder joint
- W7719: Primary open shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)
- W7718: Primary arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)
- W7713: Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair
- W7715: Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet procedure)
- W4900: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for stabilisation of unidirectional instability of shoulder joint (including anterior, posterior and arthroscopic)?
The procedure code is W7712: Stabilisation of unidirectional instability of shoulder joint (including anterior, posterior and arthroscopic).
Which insurers list W7712?
It is not on the Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7712 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7712 cannot be billed together with 9 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W5000 (Primary total shoulder replacement), W7715 (Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet 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