W7980: Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus
Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
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 |
| 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 W7980
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W5780: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral
- W7900: Excision of medial eminence first or fifth metatarsal head with soft tissue repair (bunionectomy)
- W0322: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W0300: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral
- W0310: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateral
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W0861: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - bilateral, as sole procedure
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W0323: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0324: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W7910: Metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Scarf) for hallux vagus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
W7980 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (20)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W0330: Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral
- W0861: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - bilateral, as sole procedure
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W0324: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W7910: Metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Scarf) for hallux vagus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0323: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W7900: Excision of medial eminence first or fifth metatarsal head with soft tissue repair (bunionectomy)
- W5780: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral
- W0322: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W7922: Surgical correction of hallux valgus using minimal access techniques- unilateral
- W1040: Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W0310: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateral
- W0300: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
Related codes
- W7910: Metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Scarf) for hallux vagus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0324: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W0323: Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0322: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W0881: Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for metatarsal osteotomy (eg scarf) for hallux valgus?
The procedure code is W7980: Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral.
Which insurers list W7980?
W7980 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 W7980 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7980 cannot be billed together with 18 other codes, including W0321 (Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral), W1040 (Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)), W3620 (Open bone 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