W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip,, bilateral
Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral
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 W3780
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- 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
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
W3780 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (13)
- W3722: Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateral
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W4600: Prosthetic replacement of head of femur
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
Related codes
- W3712: Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cement
- W3721: Robotic assisted total hip replacement - bilateral +/- cement
- W3720: Robotic assisted total hip replacement - unilateral +/- cement
- W3943: Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cement
- 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
- W3714: Total hip replacement, +/- cement, after excision arthroplasty or arthrodesis (including conversion of hemiarthroplasty or revision of other previous hip surgery which involved internal fixation)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for total prosthetic replacement of the hip,, bilateral?
The procedure code is W3780: Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateral.
Which insurers list W3780?
W3780 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3780 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3780 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including W0700 (Excision of ectopic bone), W4600 (Prosthetic replacement of head of femur), S4230 (Secondary suture of skin). 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