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Procedures we cover
Our procedures
When you’ve been a member of Benenden Health for 24 months or more you can ask for our help with a range of procedures.
We provide a limited range of surgical treatment that:
- Requires less than 24 hours in hospital.
- Isn't classified as complex.
- Doesn't require ongoing treatment or care.
- Isn't a recurrent or repeat procedure.
- Isn't relating to brain, heart, cancer, cosmetic, joint replacements and varicose veins.
How does it work?
Click on a procedure type to see what's included
ENT - surgical specialists who diagnose, evaluate and manage a wide range of diseases of the head and neck, including the ear, nose and throat.
- D1420
- Myringoplasty
- D1510
- Myringotomy and insertion of tube through tympanic membrane (bilateral)
- D1530
- Myringotomy (and bilateral)
- D2030
- Removal of ventilation tube (removal of grommets)
- E0310
- Submucous resection of nasal septum
- E0360
- Septoplasty of nose
- E0380
- Nasal septum cauterisation (and bilateral)
- E0412
- Reduction turbinates of nose (laser, diathermy, out fracture etc)
- E0420
- Reduction of turbinates of nose (trim and radical excision)
- E0440
- Division of adhesions of turbinate of nose (and bilateral)
- E0810
- Polypectomy of internal nose (and bilateral, including endoscopic)
- E1260
- Image guided endoscopic frontal, sphenoid and/or ethmoid sinus surgery (FESS) and bilateral
- E1310
- Antral puncture and wash out (bilateral)
- E1330
- Intranasal antrostomy (including endoscopic and bilateral)
- E1432
- FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral)
- E2010
- Adenoidectomy
- F3400
- Tonsillectomy - child (and bilateral)
- F3440
- Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral)
- F3480
- Adeno-tonsillectomy (and bilateral)
General Surgery - is a surgical specialty that focuses on the abdomen, including stomach, small bowel, colon and gallbladder.
- G8083
- Therapeutic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure)
- H2003
- Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion
- H4480
- Dilation of stricture of rectum
- H5100
- Haemorrhoidectomy (including sigmoidoscopy)
- H5230
- Injection of sclerosing substance into haemorrhoids
- H5240
- Banding of Haemorrhoids
- H5250
- Circular Stapling Haemorrhoidectomy
- H5400
- Anorectal stretch including EUA and sigmoidoscopy
- H5510
- Laying open of low anal fistula (including sigmoidoscopy)
- H5520
- Laying open of high anal fistula (fistulotomy) (including sigmoidoscopy)
- H5620
- Lateral sphincterotomy of anus
- H5640
- Excision of anal fissure
- J1800
- Cholecystectomy
- J1830
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- J1880
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with peri-operative cholangiogram
- S6400
- Excision of nail bed (Zadek's) (including anaesthetic)
- S7010
- Wedge excision of evulsion of nail (inc chemical ablation of nail bed)
- T1900
- Simple excision of inguinal hernial sac (herniotomy) - unilateral
- T1910
- Simple excision of inguinal hernial sac (herniotomy) - bilateral
- T2000
- Inguinal hernia (unilateral)
- T2002
- Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia unilateral
- T2010
- Inguinal hernia (bilateral)
- T2012
- Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - bilateral
- T2200
- Primary Repair of femoral hernia
- T2400
- Repair umbilical hernia
- T2500
- Open repair of incisional or ventral hernia not requiring mesh
- T2501
- Open repair of incisional or ventral hernia requiring mesh
- T2503
- Laparoscopic repair of incisional or ventral hernia not requiring mesh
- T2720
- Repair of ventral hernia requiring mesh
- T2781
- Repair of Epigastric Hernia
- T4300
- Laparoscopic adhesiolysis (including biopsy)
Gynaecology – is a speciality that focuses on conditions specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.
- P0310
- Excision of bartholin gland
- P0320
- Marsupialisation of Bartholin's cyst
- P1300
- Operation on female perineum
- P1400
- Incision of introitus of vagina
- P1920
- Excision of septum of vagina
- P2210
- Anterior +/- posterior colporrhaphy and amputation of cervix uteri (including primary repair of enterocele)
- P2230
- Posterior colporrhaphy
- P2310
- Anterior +/- posterior colporrhaphy (including primary repair of enterocele) (including cystoscopy)
- P2340
- Repair of enterocele (+/- posterior colporrhaphy)
- P2380
- Anterior (+/- posterior) colporrhaphy with vaginal hysterectomy (including primary repair of enterocele and cystoscopy)
- P2420
- Sacrocolpopexy
- P2450
- Sacrospinous fixation
- Q0740
- Total abdominal hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis
- Q0750
- Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis
- Q0751
- Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis
- Q0790
- Laparoscopic total hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis
- Q0830
- Vaginal hysterectomy with laparoscopic assistance +/- ureterolysis
- Q0890
- Vaginal hysterectomy including salpingo-oophorectomy (including laparoscopically assisted) +/- ureterolysis
- Q0800
- Vaginal hysterectomy without laparoscopic assistance
- Q0930
- Robot assisted laparoscopic myomectomy
- Q0920
- Myomectomy (including laparoscopically)
- Q1030
- Dilatation of cervix uteri and curettage of uterus (including polypectomy and diathermy of cervix)
- Q1700
- Therapeutic hysteroscopic operations on uterus (including endometrial ablation excluding microwave or radiofrequency ablation)
- Q1702
- Microwave endometrial ablation (including hysteroscopy)
- Q1802
- Hysteroscopy with resection of fibroids
- Q1800
- Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion)
- Q2080
- Ventro-suspension of uterus (including laparoscopic)
- Q2081
- Myolysis of uterine fibroids
- Q2230
- Laparoscopic oophorectomy and salpingectomy, +/- biopsy eg. omentum, peritoneum, lymph node (as sole procedure) – bilateral
- Q3800
- Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis)
- Q3900
- Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis)
- Q4400
- Ovarian cystectomy +/- omental biopsy (as sole procedure and including bilateral)
Ophthalmology – (Cataracts only) – is a speciality that focuses on disorders and diseases of the eye.
- C7122
- Phakoemulsification of cataract with lens implant – unilateral (including topical or local anaesthetic) *standard monofocal lens only
- C7340
- Yag laser photodisruption of posterior capsule of lens (including laser capsulotomy) - unilateral **Please note this procedure is only available where Benenden Health has funded the cataract treatment **
- C7110
- Extracapsular cataract extraction without implant - unilateral
- C7123
- Phakoemulsification of cataract, without lens implant - unilateral (including topical or local anaesthetic)
- C7124
- Phakoemulsification of cataracts, without lens implant - bilateral (including topical or local anaesthetic)
- C7125
- Phakoemulsification of cataract with lens implant – bilateral (including topical or local anaesthetic) *standard monofocal lens only
- C7180
- Extracapsular cataract extraction with implant - unilateral
- C7341
- Yag laser photodisruption of posterior capsule of lens (including laser capsulotomy) - bilateral. **Please note this procedure is only available where Benenden Health has funded the cataract treatment **
Orthopaedic – is a speciality that diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, tendons, muscles and nerves.
- A6030
- Transection of peripheral nerve for neuroma
- A6080
- Neurectomy (major nerve)
- A6180
- Excision of lesion of major nerve
- A6110
- Excision of lesion of peripheral nerve (e.g. neurilemma)
- A6400
- Repair of peripheral nerve
- A6510
- Carpal tunnel release (open)
- A6530
- Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6570
- Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- A6580
- Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6600
- Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A6700
- Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- A6710
- Cubital tunnel release (open) (without transposition)
- A6711
- Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6740
- Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- A6750
- Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6810
- Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
- A6900
- Revision of release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- T5202
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- T5203
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with prox interphalangeal joint
- T5210
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
- T5230
- Excision plantar fibroma
- T5250
- Endoscopic plantar fascia release
- T5410
- Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy
- T5900
- Excision of ganglion
- T6213
- Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- T6220
- Excision of bursa
- T6402
- Tendon transfer of hand - single
- T6450
- Tenodesis of biceps tendon - sole procedure
- T6460
- Tendon transfer of toe -unilateral
- T6461
- Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral
- T6462
- Excision or partial excision of IP joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer
- T6710
- Primary repair of extensor of hand
- T6720
- Tendo Achilles lengthening percutaneous
- T6722
- Tendo achilles lengthening primary open
- T6762
- Repair of tendon of foot - flexor
- T6770
- Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendons
- T6780
- Primary repair of Achilles tendon
- T6782
- Repair of distal biceps tendon
- T6910
- Tenolysis of extensor
- T6914
- Tenolysis of extensor tendon of hand
- T6980
- Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- T6982
- Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand
- T7010
- Percutaneous tenotomy
- T7050
- Lengthening of tendon or open tenotomy
- T7110
- Tenosynovectomy
- T7231
- Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- T7232
- Percutaneous release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- T7982
- Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and limited, less than 2cm tear rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T8002
- Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
- T8050
- Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (e g Tennis Elbow)
- W0321
- Osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for Hallux Valgus correction with or without internal fixation and soft tissue correction
- W0640
- Total excision of sesamoid bone
- W0860
- Metatarso-phalangeal cheilectomy - unilateral
- W1040
- Osteotomy of small bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)
- W1641
- Osteotomy of small bone of hand (including fixation and bone grafting)
- W5710
- Excision arthroplasty of first metatarso-phalangeal joint, (e.g Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy
- W5930
- Fusion of digit joint(s) of hand +/- graft & +/- internal fixation
- W5940
- Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation)
- W5980
- Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - bilateral
- W6912
- Total synovectomy of small joint
- W7492
- Arthroscopic lateral release
- W7713
- Stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint
- W7810
- Open arthrolysis of shoulder contracture
- W7872
- Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture
- W7900
- Excision medial eminence 1st or 5th (bunionectomy)
- W7910
- Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for Hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation and soft tissue correction
- W8100
- Open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip)
- W8193
- Arthroscopic subacromial decompression as sole procedure
- W8194
- Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle
- W8200
- Arthroscopic meniscectomy of knee inc debridement
- W8230
- Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8300
- Therapeutic arthroscopic op on articular cartilage (as sole procedure)
- W8380
- Therapeutic arthroscopic operation on artic cartilege bilateral (as sole proc)
- W8500
- Multiple arthroscopic operation on knee
- W8600
- Therapeutic arthroscopic operation on cavity of joint (sole procedure)
- W8602
- Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8603
- Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder as sole procedure
- W8650
- Therapeutic subtalar arthroscopy (including synovectomy to gain vision)
- W8880
- Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)
Urology – is a speciality that treats problems of the female urinary system and the male genitourinary tract. This includes disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.
- M1400
- Extracorporeal fragmentation of calculus of kidney (lithotripsy) - single treatment
- M1000
- Therapeutic endoscopic operations on kidney (include cystoscopy and retrograde catheterisation)
- M2600
- Therapeutic nephroscopic operations on ureter (including cystoscopy)
- M2890
- Push manipulation of stone prior to lithotripsy (as sole procedure)
- M2920
- Endoscopic insertion/removal of prosthesis into ureter (including bilateral and cystoscopy, +/- pyelography)
- M2930
- Endoscopic examination of ureter (+/- cystoscopy and insertion/removal of stent)
- M3202
- Operations on ureteric orifice (including endoscopic)
- M4320
- Endoscopic hydrostatic dystention of bladder (inc cystoscopy)
- M4400
- Urethral sphincterotomy (including cystoscopy)
- M4410
- Litholapaxy (including cystoscopy)
- M4420
- Endoscopic extraction of calculus of bladder (inc cystoscopy)
- M4480
- Resection of bladder neck (including cystoscopy)
- M4712
- Bladder instillation of pharmacologic agent (including cystoscopy)
- M4714
- Therapeutic injection into bladder wall (including cystoscopy)
- M5300
- Vaginal operations to support outlet of female bladder (including cystoscopy)
- M5220
- Retropubic suspension of neck of bladder (including colposuspension) (including cystoscopy)
- M5630
- Therapeutic injection into bladder neck for treatment of stress incontinence (peri-urethral bulking agents) (including cystoscopy)
- M5820
- Dilatation of outlet of female bladder (with cystoscopy)
- M6480
- Operation to support outlet of male bladder (including sling procedures) (including cystoscopy)
- M6530
- Endoscopic resection of prostate (TUR) (including cystoscopy)
- M6532
- Holmium laser resection of prostate (HoLRP) (including cystoscopy)
- M6533
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostatic Adenoma (HoLEP)
- M6620
- Endoscopic incision of outlet of male bladder inc cystoscopy (endoscopy)
- M6750
- Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA)
- M6880
- Insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants
- M7312
- Repair of penile/perineal hypospadias
- M7314
- Repair of distal hypospadias
- M7500
- Excision of diverticulum of urethra (including cystoscopy)
- M7590
- Insertion of suburethral tape sling (eg TOT or TVT) +/- administration of local anaesthetic including cystoscopy
- M7920
- Dilatation of urethra
- M7940
- Internal Urethrotomy (inc cystoscopy)
- M8120
- Meatoplasty
- M8130
- External Meatotomy of uretheral orifice
- N1100
- Correction of hydrocele(s) – unilateral
- N1101
- Correction of hydrocele(s) - bilateral
- N1380
- Bilateral fixation of testes
- N1320
- Fixation of testis
- N1510
- Bilateral epididymectomy
- N1520
- Unilateral epididymectomy
- N1580
- Excision of epididymal cyst
- N1900
- Operation(s) on varicocele
- N1910
- Laparoscopic varicocelectomy
- N2842
- Frenuloplasty of penis
- N3010
- Preputioplasty
- N3020
- Division of preputial adhesions
- N3030
- Circumcision (adult or child)
- N3031
- Circumcision with Plastibell
- T4300
- Laparoscopic adhesiolysis (inc biopsy)
