W9053: Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joints
Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joints +/- image guidance - bilateral
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 | Not routinely covered | Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Not routinely covered | Not routinely covered by Vitality |
| WPA | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Related codes
- W9052: Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joint +/- image guidance - unilateral
- W9032: Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateral
- W9033: Injections of viscosupplement into joints with image guidance - bilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9035: Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral
- W9045: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joints?
The procedure code is W9053: Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joints +/- image guidance - bilateral.
Which insurers list W9053?
WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Bupa and Vitality do not routinely cover it. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W9053 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing W9053 together with other codes.
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