W8100: Open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip)
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 | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W8100
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (5)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip)?
The procedure code is W8100: Open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip).
Which insurers list W8100?
W8100 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8100 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8100 cannot be billed together with 5 other codes, including W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral), W7420 (Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy), W8193 (Arthroscopic subacromial decompression). 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