W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
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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 W9112
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- 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)
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (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)
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8110: Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- W9050: Shoulder hydrodistension +/- image guidance
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- T7918: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffold
W9112 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (35)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8380: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- V5210: Chemonucleolysis (multiple levels)
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- W8680: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W7860: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure)
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W3712: Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cement
- W8110: Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)
- A6711: Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- 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)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W8192: Open subacromial decompression (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- 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)
- W9050: Shoulder hydrodistension +/- image guidance
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
Related codes
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W7810: Open arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W4900: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W7780: Revision stabilisation of shoulder joint
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for frozen shoulder" (as sole procedure)"?
The procedure code is W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)".
Which insurers list W9112?
W9112 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W9112 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W9112 cannot be billed together with 27 other codes, including W7872 (Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection), W8200 (Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral), W8280 (Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral). 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