Code Details & Principles for W8680
Code details & principles for
W8680
- Chapter 16 / Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8680 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8680
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| W7420 | Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2014-07-03 |
| 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 |
| W8280 | Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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