W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)
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 W0633
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- W4212: Minimally invasive knee replacement +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W4214: Customised unicompartmental knee replacement
- W4216: Customised bicompartmental knee replacement
- W4218: Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint
- W4280: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateral
- W5851: Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral
- W5852: Localised patient specific twin knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral
- W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)
- W7583: Repair of patellar/quadricep tendon
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W5830: Robotic assisted total knee replacement – unilateral +/- cement, +/- patella
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W0634: Robotic assisted prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
W0633 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (14)
- W7582: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W7580: Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W4212: Minimally invasive knee replacement +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- K3210: Closed mitral valvotomy
- W0630: Patellectomy
- W4280: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateral
- W7583: Repair of patellar/quadricep tendon
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8780: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W0632: Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- W4218: Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee joint
- W0634: Robotic assisted prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral
- 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 replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W0633: Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W0633?
W0633 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0633 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0633 cannot be billed together with 20 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W0630 (Patellectomy), W0632 (Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateral). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
Mr Jakub Kozdryk, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performs hip and knee replacement and revision surgery at Nuffield Health Warwickshire and Circle Meriden Hospital.
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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