W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
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 WPA needs the date and nature of the original operation and the reason for revision. |
Codes that can't be billed with W3943
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W3942: Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- 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
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W3745: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (14)
- 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
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W3942: Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
Related codes
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
- W3712: Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cement
- W3942: Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosis
- W3721: Robotic assisted total hip replacement - bilateral +/- cement
- W3720: Robotic assisted total hip replacement - unilateral +/- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement?
The procedure code is W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement.
Which insurers list W3943?
W3943 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 W3943 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3943 cannot be billed together with 14 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W1320 (Osteotomy of proximal femur), W2830 (Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance). 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