Code Details & Principles for W3943

Code details & principles for

W3943

  • Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
W3943 Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement 16.9.2 Repair / Reconstruction

Unacceptable Combinations for W3943

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Code Added
A5210 Epidural injection (lumbar) Pre 2025
A5211 Epidural injection (caudal) Pre 2025
S4230 Secondary suture of skin Pre 2025
W1320 Osteotomy of proximal femur Pre 2025
W2830 Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance Pre 2025
W3733 Revision of total hip replacement (including insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws, etc., and/or impaction bone grafting to acetabulum and/or femur) - unilateral Pre 2025
W3745 Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral Pre 2025
W3942 Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis Pre 2025
W4600 Prosthetic replacement of head of femur Pre 2025
W5722 Excision reconstruction of small joint Pre 2025
W5723 Excision reconstruction of large joint Pre 2025
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint Pre 2025
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral Pre 2025
W9240 Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) Pre 2025

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
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