Code Details & Principles for W8520
Code details & principles for
W8520
- Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8520 | Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure) | 16.10.2 Repair / Reconstruction |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8520
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| AC100 | Local anaesthetic by main operator | 2013-08-20 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| W0632 | Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement - unilateral (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W4210 | Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral | 2014-03-04 |
| W4244 | Tibial liner exchange in total knee replacement | 2017-04-06 |
| W5830 | Robotic assisted knee replacement - unilateral | 2016-12-06 |
| W5831 | Robotic assisted total knee replacement - bilateral +/- cement, +/- patella | 2018-06-14 |
| W6913 | Total synovectomy of large joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W7420 | Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2014-07-03 |
| W7440 | Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2013-01-12 |
| W7492 | Lateral release | 2013-07-23 |
| W8180 | Arthrotomy of small 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 |
| W8240 | Meniscal allograft transplantation | 2012-01-06 |
| W8250 | Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold | 2013-05-08 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| W8780 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W8890 | Diagnostic small-bore needle arthroscopy on cavity of joint (as sole procedure) | 2018-05-10 |
| 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