Code Details & Principles for W8180
Code details & principles for
W8180
- Chapter 16 / Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8180 | Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8180
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| V2200 | Posterior decompression +/- foraminotomy - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2201 | Posterior decompression +/- foraminotomy - cervical region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2400 | Posterior decompression with fusion (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring | 2010-01-20 |
| W8150 | Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| W8782 | Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| 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