W8782: Flexible arthroscopy,(as sole procedure)
Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (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.
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 W8782
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W5540: Debridement of infected total joint replacement
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W8180: Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W7880: Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening)
- W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9282: Joint fluid examination (e.g. polarising microscopy) performed by consultant (including aspiration of fluid)
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (23)
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- 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)
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W5540: Debridement of infected total joint replacement
- W9282: Joint fluid examination (e.g. polarising microscopy) performed by consultant (including aspiration of fluid)
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- 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)
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W7880: Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (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)
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for flexible arthroscopy,(as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W8782: Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W8782?
W8782 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8782 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8782 cannot be billed together with 20 other codes, including W5723 (Excision reconstruction of large joint), W5540 (Debridement of infected total joint replacement), W5722 (Excision reconstruction of small joint). 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