Code Details & Principles for W8840
Code details & principles for
W8840
- Chapter 16 / Ankle
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8840 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision) | 16.11.1 Ankle |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8840
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8646 | Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction | 2019-07-19 |
| 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 |
| W9030 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral | 2014-04-08 |
| 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