W0951: Radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstruction
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 | Not listed | Not on the Bupa procedure list |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W0951
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S1500: Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue
- S2502: Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect)
- S2503: Local flap - 9cm2 or more (including graft/flap to secondary defect)
- S1700: Distant flap - delay/division/inset
- S2002: Small island flap (less than 9cm2)
- S2000: Large island skin flap (9cm2 or more) (e.g. radial forearm) (including closure of secondary defect)
- S1740: Large myocutaneous (muscular/cutaneous) flap (9cm2 or more) (including closure of secondary defect)
- S2500: Local flap - less than 9cm2
- S1520: Punch biopsy for small fibre neuropathy
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (12)
- S2500: Local flap - less than 9cm2
- T7602: Microvascular free tissue transfer (when added to other codes) (including closure of secondary defect)
- S2002: Small island flap (less than 9cm2)
- S1700: Distant flap - delay/division/inset
- S2503: Local flap - 9cm2 or more (including graft/flap to secondary defect)
- S2502: Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect)
- S1740: Large myocutaneous (muscular/cutaneous) flap (9cm2 or more) (including closure of secondary defect)
- S1900: Distant pedicle flap - elevation including transfer (including closure/grafting to secondary defect)
- S1500: Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue
- T7603: Microvascular free tissue transfer (as sole procedure including closure of secondary defect)
- S2000: Large island skin flap (9cm2 or more) (e.g. radial forearm) (including closure of secondary defect)
- S1750: Large muscle flap (9cm2 or more) (including skin graft and closure of secondary defect)
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstruction?
The procedure code is W0951: Radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstruction.
Which insurers list W0951?
W0951 is listed by AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. It is not on the Bupa procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0951 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0951 cannot be billed together with 9 other codes, including S1500 (Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue), S2502 (Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect)), S2503 (Local flap - 9cm2 or more (including graft/flap to secondary defect)). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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