Code Details & Principles for W8600
Code details & principles for
W8600
- Chapter 16 / Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8600
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| A7530 | Laparoscopic lumbar sympathectomy | 2010-01-20 |
| V2161 | Therapeutic arthroscopic operation of temporomandibular joint +/- lysis and/or lavage - unilateral | 2018-05-10 |
| V2162 | Therapeutic arthroscopic operation of temporomandibular joint +/- lysis and/or lavage - bilateral | 2018-05-10 |
| W3530 | Removal of percutaneous wire | 2010-01-20 |
| W5560 | OK (Outerbridge and Kashiwagi) procedure | 2010-01-20 |
| W7420 | Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2014-07-03 |
| W7440 | Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2013-01-12 |
| W7713 | Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair | 2010-01-20 |
| W8150 | Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8180 | Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8193 | Arthroscopic subacromial decompression | 2011-11-15 |
| W8194 | Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint) | 2014-03-04 |
| W8200 | Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W8230 | Arthroscopic meniscal repair | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| W8602 | Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8603 | Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure) | 2013-03-03 |
| W8646 | Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction | 2019-07-19 |
| 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 |
| W8782 | Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8820 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W8830 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
| W8840 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8890 | Diagnostic small-bore needle arthroscopy on cavity of joint (as sole procedure) | 2018-05-10 |
| W9020 | Dynamic arthrogram of joint | 2011-09-23 |
| W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W9111 | Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral" | 2013-06-04 |
| W9112 | Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)" | 2013-06-04 |
| 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