S5730: Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology)
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 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.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with S5730
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4182: Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Head & Neck
- S4183: Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Trunk & Limbs
- S4212: Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Head & Neck
- S4213: Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Trunk & Limbs
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- S4740: Drainage of large subcutaneous abscess/haematoma
- X0822: Amputation of whole ray
- X0930: Amputation of leg above knee
- X1110: Amputation of toe
S5730 can't be billed with
- S5532: Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - less than 2%
- S5533: Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - 2%-10%
- S5710: Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - up to 25cm2 in area
- S5712: Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - over 25cm2 in area
- S5770: Dressing of skin using vacuum assisted closure device (vac pump)
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (18)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- X0930: Amputation of leg above knee
- S4183: Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Trunk & Limbs
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- S5712: Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - over 25cm2 in area
- S5533: Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - 2%-10%
- S5710: Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - up to 25cm2 in area
- S5532: Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - less than 2%
- X0822: Amputation of whole ray
- S4212: Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Head & Neck
- S4182: Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Head & Neck
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- S4213: Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Trunk & Limbs
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- S4740: Drainage of large subcutaneous abscess/haematoma
- X1110: Amputation of toe
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology)?
The procedure code is S5730: Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology).
Which insurers list S5730?
S5730 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can S5730 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say S5730 cannot be billed together with 15 other codes, including S4182 (Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Head & Neck), S4183 (Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Trunk & Limbs), S4212 (Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Head & Neck). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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.
Last checked: 2026-10-01