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 Added
A5210 Epidural injection (lumbar) 2014-06-05
A5211 Epidural injection (caudal) 2015-07-01
S4230 Secondary suture of skin 2010-01-20
W1320 Osteotomy of proximal femur 2010-01-20
W2830 Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance 2010-01-20
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 2011-11-04
W3745 Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral 2024-02-07
W3942 Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis 2010-01-20
W4600 Prosthetic replacement of head of femur 2010-01-20
W5722 Excision reconstruction of small joint 2010-01-20
W5723 Excision reconstruction of large joint 2010-01-20
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint 2011-09-23
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral 2014-06-19
W9240 Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) 2013-12-04

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