W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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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 W0632
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0634: Robotic assisted prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
W0632 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (17)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W5200: Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W7492: Lateral release
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W0634: Robotic assisted prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
- W4218: Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint
- W4280: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateral
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W5201: Unicompartmental Knee Replacement - bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral?
The procedure code is W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral.
Which insurers list W0632?
W0632 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0632 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0632 cannot be billed together with 10 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W0630 (Patellectomy), W3100 (Bone graft (as sole procedure)). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
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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