Code Details & Principles for W8700
Code details & principles for
W8700
- Chapter 16 / Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8700 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W8700
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| T7915 | Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm | 2010-01-20 |
| T7941 | Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stage | 2020-09-18 |
| T7942 | Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stage | 2020-09-18 |
| W0630 | Patellectomy | 2010-01-20 |
| W0632 | Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement - unilateral (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W0633 | Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure) | 2013-03-17 |
| W0860 | Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - unilateral, as sole procedure | 2014-07-03 |
| W0861 | Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - bilateral, as sole procedure | 2014-06-19 |
| W0890 | Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| W1590 | Correction of retracted/dislocated metatarsophalangeal joint (including tendon transfer, division/realignment of bone and internal fixation) | 2011-11-15 |
| W1648 | Osteotomy/transfer of greater trochanter (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| W4200 | Complex primary total knee replacement (i.e. including bone graft, augmentation or osteotomy) | 2010-01-20 |
| W4210 | Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral | 2014-03-04 |
| W4212 | Minimally invasive knee replacement +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W4214 | Customised unicompartmental knee replacement | 2016-12-02 |
| W4216 | Customised bicompartmental knee replacement | 2016-12-02 |
| W4218 | Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint | 2016-12-02 |
| W4230 | Revision of total replacement of knee joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W4231 | Robotic assisted revision of total knee replacement - unilateral | 2019-11-14 |
| W4240 | 2 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - first stage | 2010-01-20 |
| W4242 | 2 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - second stage | 2013-11-22 |
| W4244 | Tibial liner exchange in total knee replacement | 2017-04-06 |
| W4280 | Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W4900 | Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| W5200 | Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W5201 | Unicompartmental Knee Replacement - bilateral | 2012-04-04 |
| W5210 | Revision of unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral | 2016-03-04 |
| W5300 | Bicompartmental knee resurfacing | 2013-05-08 |
| W5540 | Debridement of infected total joint replacement | 2010-01-20 |
| W5550 | Excision of radial head (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W5560 | OK (Outerbridge and Kashiwagi) procedure | 2010-01-20 |
| W5800 | Conversion of a unicompartmental knee replacement to a total replacement of knee joint | 2016-03-04 |
| W5822 | Robotic assisted revision of unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral | 2024-02-07 |
| W5830 | Robotic assisted knee replacement - unilateral | 2016-12-06 |
| W5831 | Robotic assisted total knee replacement - bilateral +/- cement, +/- patella | 2018-06-14 |
| W5851 | Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral | 2018-03-08 |
| W5852 | Localised patient specific twin knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral | 2018-03-08 |
| W6015 | Open ankle arthrodesis with internal fixation | 2010-01-20 |
| W6016 | Open ankle arthrodesis with autogenous graft | 2010-01-20 |
| W6017 | Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis with internal fixation | 2010-01-20 |
| W6018 | Revisional ankle arthrodesis (including conversion from total ankle replacement) | 2011-11-04 |
| W6230 | Vascular implantation to carpal bone | 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 |
| W7480 | Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 2010-01-20 |
| W7482 | Scaphoid lunate ligament reconstruction | 2010-01-20 |
| W7483 | Triquetrolunate ligament reconstruction | 2010-01-20 |
| W7484 | Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified | 2010-01-20 |
| W7780 | Revision stabilisation of shoulder joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W7860 | Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (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 |
| W8650 | Therapeutic subtalar arthroscopy (including synovectomy to gain vision) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8680 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W8800 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy) | 2011-11-15 |
| W8820 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder 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 |
| W8850 | Diagnostic subtalar arthroscopy (as sole procedure, including synovectomy to gain vision) | 2011-11-04 |
| W8880 | Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W9020 | Dynamic arthrogram of joint | 2011-09-23 |
| W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W9050 | Shoulder hydrodistension +/- image guidance | 2013-07-23 |
| 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