Code Details & Principles for W8646
Code details & principles for
W8646
- Chapter 16 / Ankle
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8646 | Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction | 16.11.1 Ankle |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8646
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| T6762 | Repair of tendon of foot - flexor | 2010-01-20 |
| W0460 | Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers) | 2013-03-03 |
| W0700 | Excision of ectopic bone | 2010-01-20 |
| W0850 | Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) | 2012-04-04 |
| W4410 | Total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W4420 | Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures) | 2013-06-04 |
| W4430 | Revision of total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint | 2012-02-27 |
| W6912 | Total synovectomy of small joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W6913 | Total synovectomy of large joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W8150 | Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W8650 | Therapeutic subtalar arthroscopy (including synovectomy to gain vision) | 2011-11-04 |
| 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 |
| W8840 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision) | 2011-11-04 |
| 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