W4430: Revision of total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint
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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 | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W4430
Neither code can be billed with the other
W4430 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (10)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8630: Therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle with either soft tissue procedure or bony +/or joint surface procedure (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8646: Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8640: Complex therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle, with multiple bony, joint surface and soft tissue procedures +/- ligament reconstruction (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- W4410: Total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint
- W4420: Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures)
- W7880: Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening)
- W6019: Ankle syndesmosis reconstruction
- W6018: Revisional ankle arthrodesis (including conversion from total ankle replacement)
- W8840: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for revision of total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint?
The procedure code is W4430: Revision of total prosthetic replacement of ankle joint.
Which insurers list W4430?
W4430 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W4430 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W4430 cannot be billed together with 5 other codes, including W8700 (Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)), W3100 (Bone graft (as sole procedure)), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral). 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