W3741: Proximal femoral replacement
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 | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Codes that can't be billed with W3741
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (16)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9018: Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacement
- W3734: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- W1320: Osteotomy of proximal femur
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- A5211: Epidural injection (caudal)
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- 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
- W3732: Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateral
Related codes
- W3751: Customised unilateral hip replacement
- 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
- W3717: Minimally invasive hip replacement - unilateral
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for proximal femoral replacement?
The procedure code is W3741: Proximal femoral replacement.
Which insurers list W3741?
W3741 is listed by AXA Health and Vitality. WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. It is not on the Bupa procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3741 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing W3741 together with other codes.
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