Fractures & dislocations procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for fractures & dislocations surgery (39 codes), with which insurers list each one. Select a code to see its coding rules and cover notes.
For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
- S5730Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5540Fasciotomy of limbBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1320Osteotomy of proximal femurBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1642Open reduction/internal fixation of posterior rim of acetabulumBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1643Open reduction/internal fixation of either posterior wall/column of acetabulum or anterior column of acetabulumBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1644Open reduction/internal fixation of both columns of acetabulumBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1645Open reduction/internal fixation plus bone graft symphysis pubisBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1646Open reduction/internal fixation of sacro-iliac jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1647Open reduction/internal fixation of fractures of the greater trochanter (including fixation of non-union of greater trochanter after trochanteric osteotomy)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1910Primary reduction of fracture of neck of femur and internal fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1920Primary open reduction of long bone with fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1940Primary open reduction of short bone with fixation (including intra-articular)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2100Primary open reduction of intra-articular fracture of long bone with internal fixation, e.g. proximal humerus or proximal tibia (+/- arthroscopic assistance)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2300Secondary open reduction of fracture of short bone (including intra-articular fracture for delayed/non-union and including bone graft)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W2310Secondary open reduction of fractured long bone-and intramedullary fixation or internal fixation for non-union/mal union - including intra-articular (including bone graft)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W2380Locked intramedullary nailing of fractured long boneBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2500Closed reduction of fracture of long bone with external fixation (excluding fixation by cast or percutaneous K-wires)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2502Closed reduction of fracture of long bone (including cast or percutaneous K-wires)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2580Closed reduction of fracture of short bone with external fixatorBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2582Closed reduction of fracture of short bone (including cast or percutaneous K-wires)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2830Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidanceBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3020Adjustments to IIizarov frame/ringsBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3032Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3040Application of IIizarov frame for secondary non-union / mal-union (including osteotomy)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3050Adjustments to pin sites secondary for non-union / mal-unionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3100Bone graft (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3530Removal of percutaneous wireBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6522Primary open reduction of dislocation of small jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- W6523Primary open reduction of dislocation of large jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6630Primary closed reduction of fracture or dislocation of joint, +/- fixation (including cast application)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6702Secondary open reduction of dislocation of small jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W6703Secondary open reduction of dislocation of large jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7720Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint stabilisation surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain under image guidanceBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- X4810Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- X4822Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
Retired codes
- W2070Open reduction and internal fixation of complex acetabular pelvic fractureRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W2080Open reduction of fracture of pelvis and internal fixationRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W2330Secondary open reduction of intra-articular fracture of boneRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W6500Primary open reduction of fracture with / without dislocation of jointRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Codes and descriptions are for guidance only. Insurer listing and cover information is taken from each insurer's published schedule and is for guidance only: always confirm the code and cover with the insurer before treatment. This site is not affiliated with CCSD or any insurer. No fees are shown.
Data checked: 2026-10-01