W3124: Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint
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 | Not routinely covered | Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| 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 W3124
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T7482: Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'
- W9046: Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis
- W9048: Platelet rich plasma injection not elsewhere specified
- T7481: Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance
- Y3320: Dry needling
- W3111: Autologous collagen induced chondrogenesis (ACIC) or autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC)
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W3122: Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy)
- W3123: Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
Related codes
- W9046: Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis
- W9042: Injection of viscosupplement into joint - unilateral
- W9047: Autologous protein solution injection
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9032: Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateral
- W9052: Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joint +/- image guidance - unilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint?
The procedure code is W3124: Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint.
Which insurers list W3124?
Vitality and WPA list it, but you should check cover before treatment. Bupa does not routinely cover it. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3124 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3124 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including T7482 (Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'), W9046 (Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis), W9048 (Platelet rich plasma injection not elsewhere specified). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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