W5853: Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - 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.
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 | 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 |
Related codes
- W5851: Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral
- W5852: Localised patient specific twin knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateral
- W5300: Bicompartmental knee resurfacing
- W4280: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateral
- W4212: Minimally invasive knee replacement +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - bilateral?
The procedure code is W5853: Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - bilateral.
Which insurers list W5853?
Vitality and WPA list it, but you should check cover before treatment. It is not on the Bupa and AXA Health procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W5853 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing W5853 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