W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
Current codeBody area: Joints (general)
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 W8300
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8180: Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (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)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- 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
- 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)"
- 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
- 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
W8300 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (46)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W7482: Scaphoid lunate ligament reconstruction
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8240: Meniscal allograft transplantation
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W3110: Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure
- W7860: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W3122: Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy)
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W8180: Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W3123: Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0321: Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
- W8840: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)
Related codes
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8890: Diagnostic small-bore needle arthroscopy on cavity of joint (as sole procedure)
- W3124: Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than w8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W8300?
W8300 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8300 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8300 cannot be billed together with 30 other codes, including W8280 (Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral), W8200 (Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral), W8230 (Arthroscopic meniscal repair). 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