W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Autograft posterior 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 | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W7481
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- 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)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7488: Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (11)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7488: Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament
- W8280: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateral
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W8200: Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7421: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W7440: Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
The procedure code is W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy.
Which insurers list W7481?
W7481 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7481 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7481 cannot be billed together with 11 other codes, including W7480 (Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction), 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