Code Details & Principles for W7492

Code details & principles for

W7492

  • Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
W7492 Lateral release 16.10.2 Repair / Reconstruction

Unacceptable Combinations for W7492

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
W6913 Total synovectomy of large joint 2010-01-20
W7580 Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult) 2013-07-23
W7582 Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child) 2014-06-18
W8200 Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral 2010-01-20
W8230 Arthroscopic meniscal repair 2010-01-20
W8280 Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral 2010-01-20
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
W8500 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral 2014-03-04
W8520 Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
W8580 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral 2013-06-07
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

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