W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint
Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy
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 W8620
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
W8620 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (16)
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
- T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- T7230: Release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- T6220: Excision of bursa
- W7761: Repair of hip labral tear
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
Related codes
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- X2280: Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)
- W3751: Customised unilateral hip replacement
- W3719: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateral
- W3715: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint?
The procedure code is W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy.
Which insurers list W8620?
W8620 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8620 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8620 cannot be billed together with 8 other codes, including W9240 (Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)), T6213 (Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - 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