W7880: Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening)
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 | Listed | Listed by Bupa Bupa: a separate sedation or regional anaesthesia claim is allowed. |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7880
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (5)
Related codes
- W0881: Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction
- W6019: Ankle syndesmosis reconstruction
- W6018: Revisional ankle arthrodesis (including conversion from total ankle replacement)
- X2130: Release of joined/fused digit(s)
- W8840: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)
- W4420: Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for release of ankle joint contracture (excluding achilles tendon lengthening)?
The procedure code is W7880: Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening).
Which insurers list W7880?
W7880 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7880 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7880 cannot be billed together with 4 other codes, including W8782 (Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)), S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral). 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