W3715: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty
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 | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W3715
Neither code can be billed with the other
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W3718: Minimally invasive hip resurfacing
- W3719: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
W3715 can't be billed with
- A5420: Injection of therapeutic substance into CSF - as sole procedure
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (10)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- A5420: Injection of therapeutic substance into CSF - as sole procedure
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W3719: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
Related codes
- W3719: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateral
- W3718: Minimally invasive hip resurfacing
- W3714: Total hip replacement, +/- cement, after excision arthroplasty or arthrodesis (including conversion of hemiarthroplasty or revision of other previous hip surgery which involved internal fixation)
- X2280: Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)
- W3751: Customised unilateral hip replacement
- W1911: Core decompression of hip
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for hip resurfacing arthroplasty?
The procedure code is W3715: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty.
Which insurers list W3715?
W3715 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and WPA. Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3715 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3715 cannot be billed together with 10 other codes, including A5210 (Epidural injection (lumbar)), A5211 (Epidural injection (caudal)), W0700 (Excision of ectopic bone). 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