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Our surgical procedures
After 6 or 24 months^ of membership you can ask for our help with a range of procedures when there's a wait on the NHS.
Our list of surgical treatments
With 200 procedures included, we’ll help you get back to feeling your best where we can. The full list of procedures is shown below but the treatments we cover are:
- Relatively simple, not big, or complicated.
- Require less than 24 hours in hospital.
- Single operations that don’t need repeat procedures or additional monitoring.
- Carefully chosen to best support all of our members.
Examples of treatment we don't cover:
- Brain, heart and cancer, which the NHS already do well.
- Cosmetic, joint replacements, and varicose veins.
How does it work?
Click on a procedure type to see what's included
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - surgical specialists who diagnose, evaluate and manage a wide range of diseases of the head and neck, including the ear, nose and throat.
- D0340
- Soft tissue meatoplasty of external auditory canal
- D0342
- Bony meatoplasty
- D0810
- Excision of lesion of external auditory canal
- D0812
- Removal of solitary osteoma of external auditory canal
- 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)
- E1432
- FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral)
- E1500
- Operation(s) on sphenoid sinus (including endoscopic) and bilateral
- E2010
- Adenoidectomy
- E4991
- Therapeutic Panendoscopy +/- excision biopsy, excision or destruction of lesions
- F3400
- Tonsillectomy - child (and bilateral)
- F3440
- Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral)
- F3480
- Adeno-tonsillectomy (and bilateral)
- F3490
- Intracapsular tonsillectomy
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)
- G8085
- Therapeutic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate flexible sigmoidoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure)
- H2003
- Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion
- H2503
- Therapeutic sigmoidoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion
- H4480
- Dilation of stricture of rectum
- H4800
- Excision of lesion of anus
- H4900
- Destruction of lesion of anus
- 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
- J1830
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- 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
- T2510
- Laparoscopic repair of parastomal hernia requiring mesh
- T2720
- Repair of ventral hernia requiring mesh
- T2761
- Laparoscopic repair of Spigelian hernia +/- mesh
- T2762
- Open repair of Spigelian hernia with mesh
- T2763
- Laparoscopic repair of Spigelian hernia without mesh
- T2764
- Open repair of Spigelian hernia without 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
- 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)
- 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)
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 **
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- T5222
- Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- 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
- T6763
- Repair of tendon of foot - extensor
- 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
- W5790
- Repair to plantar plate
- 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
- W7922
- Surgical correction of hallux valgus using minimal access techniques- unilateral
- 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)
- 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)
- M5300
- Vaginal operations to support outlet of female bladder (including cystoscopy)
- M5600
- Therapeutic endoscopic operations on outlet of female bladder (including cystoscopy)
- M5820
- Dilatation of outlet of female bladder (with cystoscopy)
- M6750
- Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA)
- M6880
- Insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants
- M7314
- Repair of distal hypospadias
- M7500
- Excision of diverticulum of urethra (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
- N2710
- Excision of lesion of penis
- N2842
- Frenuloplasty of penis
- N3010
- Preputioplasty
- N3020
- Division of preputial adhesions
- N3030
- Circumcision (adult or child)
- N3031
- Circumcision with Plastibell
^If you're resident in England, Wales or Scotland when joining you can request Surgical Treatment after six months of membership.
If you're resident in Northern Ireland and joined us before 19 February 2024, you can request Surgical Treatment after six months of membership. If you joined us on or after then you can request Surgical Treatment after 24 months of membership.
