W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint,(as sole procedure)
Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- 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 W8830
Neither code can be billed with the other
- 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)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W5310: Total prosthetic replacement of wrist joint
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (27)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- T5900: Excision of ganglion
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- A6080: Neurectomy (major nerve)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W1080: Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft)
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W7486: Carpo-metacarpal joint ligament reconstruction
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W5310: Total prosthetic replacement of wrist joint
- W7482: Scaphoid lunate ligament reconstruction
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W7485: Small joint (e.g. interphalangeal/ metacarpo-phalangeal joint) ligament reconstruction
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W7483: Triquetrolunate ligament reconstruction
- W6202: Partial fusion of wrist
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- 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)
- W7484: Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint,(as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W8830?
W8830 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8830 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8830 cannot be billed together with 13 other codes, including 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)), W8600 (Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (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