W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic(as sole procedure)

Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)

Current codeBody area: Joints (general)

For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.

Also known as

MUAmanipulation under anaestheticEUA

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

InsurerStatusNotes
BupaListedListed by Bupa
AXA HealthListedListed by AXA Health
VitalityListedListed by Vitality
WPAListedListed by WPA

Codes that can't be billed with W9240

Neither code can be billed with the other

AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (146)

Related codes

Frequently asked questions

What is the procedure code for examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic(as sole procedure)?

The procedure code is W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure).

Which insurers list W9240?

W9240 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.

Can W9240 be billed with other procedures?

The coding rules say W9240 cannot be billed together with 116 other codes, including T6213 (Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)), T7930 (Repair of abductor mechanism of hip), T8050 (Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. Tennis Elbow")"). 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