Code Details & Principles for W4900

Code details & principles for

W4900

  • Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
W4900 Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure) 16.7.2 Repair / Reconstruction

Unacceptable Combinations for W4900

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
W4902 Shoulder hemiarthroplasty with reconstruction for fracture 2012-04-27
W4920 Conversion of hemiarthroplasty to total shoulder replacement 2010-01-20
W4930 Revisional shoulder hemiarthroplasty 2010-01-20
W8700 Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) 2011-11-03
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint 2011-09-23
W9030 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral 2014-04-08
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral 2014-06-19
W9111 Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral" 2013-06-04
W9112 Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)" 2013-06-04

Coding Principles

These coding principles set out how the authors intend that the codes and narratives within the CCSD Schedule are interpreted and used. The outputs are available to be used by all individual insurers and providers including CCSD and non-CCSD members. Please note that:

  • The CCSD Group does not discuss nor determine classifcations, reimbursement or fees - all insurers will have their own view on these matters
  • The inclusion of a procedure code and/or its associated coding principles in the CCSD Schedule does not necessarily mean that it is endorsed by all members of the CCSD Group and codes may or may not be included in individual insurers' own Schedules or covered
  • The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information