W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
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 | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Codes that can't be billed with W3740
Neither code can be billed with the other
- 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
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (17)
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- 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
- 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
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral
- W3734: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
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
- W3743: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stage
- 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
- W3742: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - first stage
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)?
The procedure code is W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes).
Which insurers list W3740?
W3740 is listed by Bupa and AXA Health. Vitality and WPA list it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3740 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3740 cannot be billed together with 3 other codes, including 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), W3722 (Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral). 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