W3743: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stage
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Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with W3743
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 (1)
Related codes
- W3742: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - first stage
- 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
- W3740: Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)
- 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
- W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stage?
The procedure code is W3743: 2 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stage.
Which insurers list W3743?
W3743 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and Vitality. It is not on the WPA procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3743 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3743 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