Code Details & Principles for W8782
Code details & principles for
W8782
- Chapter 16 / Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8782 | Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8782
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| W5540 | Debridement of infected total joint replacement | 2010-01-20 |
| W5722 | Excision reconstruction of small joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W5723 | Excision reconstruction of large joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W6912 | Total synovectomy of small joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W6913 | Total synovectomy of large joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W7880 | Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening) | 2010-01-20 |
| W7881 | Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease) | 2012-02-27 |
| W8150 | Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8180 | Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8300 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8380 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8680 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8700 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W8780 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W9020 | Dynamic arthrogram of joint | 2011-09-23 |
| W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W9240 | Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) | 2013-12-04 |
| W9282 | Joint fluid examination (e.g. polarising microscopy) performed by consultant (including aspiration of fluid) | 2011-11-04 |
Coding Principles
These coding principles set out how the authors intend that the codes and narratives within the CCSD Schedule are interpreted and used. The outputs are available to be used by all individual insurers and providers including CCSD and non-CCSD members. Please note that:
- The CCSD Group does not discuss nor determine classifcations, reimbursement or fees - all insurers will have their own view on these matters
- The inclusion of a procedure code and/or its associated coding principles in the CCSD Schedule does not necessarily mean that it is endorsed by all members of the CCSD Group and codes may or may not be included in individual insurers' own Schedules or covered
- The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information