Aspiration (hip / knee) and arthrogram procedure codes

The procedure codes Mr Jakub Kozdryk uses most often for aspiration (hip / knee) and arthrogram, with which UK private insurers list each one. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer before treatment.

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.

For hip aspiration with arthrogram in theatre, the usual code is W9018 (assessment of a THR). For a native joint or the knee, use W9030 (image-guided) or W9240 (under GA). Most insurers treat W9020 as bundled with these codes.

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