W9017: Yttrium joint injection (with radioactive precautions)
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 | Not listed | Not on the Bupa procedure list |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W9017
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (3)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
Related codes
- W9042: Injection of viscosupplement into joint - unilateral
- W9047: Autologous protein solution injection
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9032: Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateral
- W3511: Subchondroplasty injection (arthroscopic), under x-ray guidance
- W9052: Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joint +/- image guidance - unilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for yttrium joint injection (with radioactive precautions)?
The procedure code is W9017: Yttrium joint injection (with radioactive precautions).
Which insurers list W9017?
W9017 is listed by AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. It is not on the Bupa procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W9017 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W9017 cannot be billed together with 1 other code, including W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral). 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