W3110: Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure
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 | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W3110
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- W3140: Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee using an Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W8250: Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W7452: 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage
- W7451: 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - first stage
- W4242: 2 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - second stage
- W4240: 2 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - first stage
- W3150: Harvesting and injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) with collagen cell carrier for osteochondral defects of the knee
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure?
The procedure code is W3110: Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedure.
Which insurers list W3110?
W3110 is listed by Bupa and WPA. Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3110 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3110 cannot be billed together with 11 other codes, including W8200 (Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral), W8230 (Arthroscopic meniscal repair), W8300 (Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)). 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