Code Details & Principles for W8250
Code details & principles for
W8250
- Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8250 | Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold | 16.10.2 Repair / Reconstruction |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8250
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| W3110 | Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure | 2012-01-06 |
| W3122 | Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy) | 2012-01-06 |
| W3123 | Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover) | 2012-02-03 |
| W3140 | Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee using an Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover) | 2012-02-27 |
| W7400 | Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified | 2010-01-20 |
| W7410 | Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee | 2011-11-04 |
| W7420 | Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2014-07-03 |
| W7440 | Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2013-01-12 |
| W7451 | 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - first stage | 2015-11-30 |
| W7452 | 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage | 2015-11-30 |
| W7470 | Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft | 2010-01-20 |
| W8200 | Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W8230 | Arthroscopic meniscal repair | 2010-01-20 |
| W8240 | Meniscal allograft transplantation | 2012-01-06 |
| 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 |
| 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