W8110: Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)
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 | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W8110
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- 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 (10)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
Related codes
- W7718: Primary arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- T7480: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
- W4900: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W8110: Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W8110?
W8110 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8110 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8110 cannot be billed together with 8 other codes, including W7872 (Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection), W9111 (Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"), W9112 (Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (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