X2280: Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)
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 | 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 X2280
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (9)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- W9032: Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateral
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W3751: Customised unilateral hip replacement
- W3719: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateral
- W3715: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty
- W1911: Core decompression of hip
- W8800: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)
- W8411: Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip (including autograft and harvesting)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is X2280: Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list X2280?
X2280 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can X2280 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say X2280 cannot be billed together with 3 other codes, including X4810 (Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)), X4822 (Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)), W9240 (Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)). 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