W3716: Minimally invasive hip replacement (2 incisions)
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 | Not listed | Not on the Bupa procedure list |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Not listed | Not on the Vitality procedure list |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with W3716
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W3717: Minimally invasive hip replacement - unilateral
- W3718: Minimally invasive hip resurfacing
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
W3716 can't be billed with
Related codes
- W3717: Minimally invasive hip replacement - unilateral
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
- W3718: Minimally invasive hip resurfacing
- W3751: Customised unilateral hip replacement
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for minimally invasive hip replacement (2 incisions)?
The procedure code is W3716: Minimally invasive hip replacement (2 incisions).
Which insurers list W3716?
It is not on the Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3716 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3716 cannot be billed together with 7 other codes, including W3717 (Minimally invasive hip replacement - unilateral), W3718 (Minimally invasive hip resurfacing), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral). 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