W3942: Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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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 | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Codes that can't be billed with W3942
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (10)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
Related codes
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- 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
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
- W3713: Complex primary total hip replacement (including bone grafting or femoral osteotomy)
- W3712: Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cement
- W3745: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis?
The procedure code is W3942: Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis.
Which insurers list W3942?
W3942 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and Vitality. WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3942 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3942 cannot be billed together with 8 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W4600 (Prosthetic replacement of head of femur), W9240 (Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
Mr Jakub Kozdryk, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performs hip and knee replacement and revision surgery at Nuffield Health Warwickshire and Circle Meriden Hospital.
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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