W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
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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 W8200
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8180: Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W3110: Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure
- W3122: Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy)
- W3123: Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)
- W8240: Meniscal allograft transplantation
- W8250: Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W8840: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (39)
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W7492: Lateral release
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8240: Meniscal allograft transplantation
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8180: Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W3123: Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)
- W3122: Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8840: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)
- W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W5200: Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W3110: Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
Related codes
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral?
The procedure code is W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral.
Which insurers list W8200?
W8200 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8200 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8200 cannot be billed together with 30 other codes, including W8600 (Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)), W8380 (Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)), W8830 (Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
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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.
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