W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
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 | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7400
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7500: Prosthetic open repair of ligament not elsewhere specified
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W8250: Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7484: Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified
W7400 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (22)
- W7500: Prosthetic open repair of ligament not elsewhere specified
- W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W7452: 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- W8640: Complex therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle, with multiple bony, joint surface and soft tissue procedures +/- ligament reconstruction (as sole procedure)
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W8630: Therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle with either soft tissue procedure or bony +/or joint surface procedure (as sole procedure)
- W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7484: Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W7500: Prosthetic open repair of ligament not elsewhere specified
- W5723: Excision reconstruction of large joint
- W5722: Excision reconstruction of small joint
- W9045: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateral
- W9035: Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified?
The procedure code is W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified.
Which insurers list W7400?
W7400 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7400 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7400 cannot be billed together with 13 other codes, including W7410 (Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee), W7470 (Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft), W7500 (Prosthetic open repair of ligament 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