W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
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 | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W3032
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (24)
- T6720: Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6910: Tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified)
- W0300: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral
- T6914: Tenolysis of extensor tendon of hand
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- T6710: Primary repair of extensor of hand
- X2280: Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)
- W2310: Secondary open reduction of fractured long bone-and intramedullary fixation or internal fixation for non-union/mal union - including intra-articular (including bone graft)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W0463: Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)
- W3200: Open reduction and internal fixation of cancellous bone graft scaphoid non-union
- S5532: Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - less than 2%
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W6630: Primary closed reduction of fracture or dislocation of joint, +/- fixation (including cast application)
- S5730: Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology)
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W3040: Application of IIizarov frame for secondary non-union / mal-union (including osteotomy)
- W1920: Primary open reduction of long bone with fixation
- W1080: Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft)
Related codes
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W3530: Removal of percutaneous wire
- W3020: Adjustments to IIizarov frame/rings
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W3040: Application of IIizarov frame for secondary non-union / mal-union (including osteotomy)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list W3032?
W3032 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3032 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3032 cannot be billed together with 3 other codes, including X4810 (Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)), X4822 (Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)), W3530 (Removal of percutaneous wire). 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