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
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 W3733
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- 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)
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
W3733 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (24)
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- W3734: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- A5220: Epidural injection (thoracic)
- A5230: Epidurogram +/- epidural injection
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W3741: Proximal femoral replacement
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
Related codes
- 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)
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for revision of total hip replacement (including insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws, etc., and/or impaction bone grafting to acetabulum and/or femur) - unilateral?
The procedure code is 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.
Which insurers list W3733?
W3733 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3733 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3733 cannot be billed together with 21 other codes, including W2830 (Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance), W1320 (Osteotomy of proximal femur), W5722 (Excision reconstruction of small joint). 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