Code Details & Principles for W0861
Code details & principles for
W0861
- Chapter 16 / Hallux
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0861 | Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - bilateral, as sole procedure | 16.11.4 Hallux |
Unacceptable Combinations for W0861
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| W0310 | Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateral | 2013-05-16 |
| W0321 | Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral | 2012-04-04 |
| W0322 | Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral | 2012-04-04 |
| W0860 | Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - unilateral, as sole procedure | 2014-07-03 |
| W5780 | Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W7980 | Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral | 2013-04-08 |
| W8700 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
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