W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
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 W1380
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W1390: Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W7761: Repair of hip labral tear
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
W1380 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (19)
- W6013: Primary arthrodesis of hip joint +/- graft & +/- internal fixation - hip
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W7761: Repair of hip labral tear
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- S0521: Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs micrographic surgery) without reconstruction
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W1390: Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W1390: Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome
- W8411: Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip (including autograft and harvesting)
- W8410: Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip (including allograft and harvesting)
- W7761: Repair of hip labral tear
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
- T7930: Repair of abductor mechanism of hip
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty?
The procedure code is W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty.
Which insurers list W1380?
W1380 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W1380 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W1380 cannot be billed together with 11 other codes, including T6213 (Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)), W1320 (Osteotomy of proximal femur), W1390 (Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome). 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