W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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 | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7480
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (10)
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
Related codes
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7488: Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament
- W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
The procedure code is W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Which insurers list W7480?
W7480 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7480 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7480 cannot be billed together with 6 other codes, including W7400 (Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified), W7410 (Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee), W8700 (Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (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