Code Details & Principles for W9018
Code details & principles for
W9018
- Chapter 16 / Fixation / Arthrodesis
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9018 | Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement | 16.9.4 Fixation / Arthrodesis |
Unacceptable Combinations for W9018
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| W3712 | Primary total hip replacement +/- cement | 2011-11-25 |
| W3713 | Complex primary total hip replacement (including bone grafting or femoral osteotomy) | 2011-11-04 |
| W3714 | Total hip replacement, +/- cement, after excision arthroplasty or arthrodesis (including conversion of hemiarthroplasty or revision of other previous hip surgery which involved internal fixation) | 2011-11-04 |
| W3720 | Robotic assisted total hip replacement - unilateral +/- cement | 2016-11-04 |
| W3721 | Robotic assisted total hip replacement - bilateral +/- cement | 2022-02-24 |
| W3732 | Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral | 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 |
| W3744 | Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement - unilateral | 2024-02-07 |
| W3745 | Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral | 2024-02-07 |
| W3751 | Customised unilateral hip replacement | 2019-07-16 |
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