W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral
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 | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W3732
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- 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
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W3744: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement - unilateral
- W3745: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (22)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W3741: Proximal femoral replacement
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- 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
- W3734: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- A5220: Epidural injection (thoracic)
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- A5230: Epidurogram +/- epidural injection
Related codes
- 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
- W3745: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateral
- W3744: Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement - unilateral
- W3743: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stage
- W3742: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - first stage
- W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral?
The procedure code is W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral.
Which insurers list W3732?
W3732 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3732 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3732 cannot be billed together with 18 other codes, including W0700 (Excision of ectopic bone), S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W4600 (Prosthetic replacement of head of femur). 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