W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)
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 W7881
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- T5410: Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (15)
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T5410: Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or dupuytren's disease)?
The procedure code is W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease).
Which insurers list W7881?
W7881 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7881 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7881 cannot be billed together with 10 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), T5210 (Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints), W8782 (Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole 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