W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
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 | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7440
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7484: Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W8250: Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
W7440 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (20)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W7452: 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- S4230: Secondary suture of skin
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W7484: Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified
Related codes
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7421: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
The procedure code is W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy.
Which insurers list W7440?
W7440 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and WPA. Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7440 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7440 cannot be billed together with 15 other codes, including S4230 (Secondary suture of skin), W7400 (Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified), W7410 (Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee). 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