W7488: Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament
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 W7488
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (1)
Related codes
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7489: Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7487: Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7481: Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- W7452: 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament?
The procedure code is W7488: Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligament.
Which insurers list W7488?
W7488 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W7488 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W7488 cannot be billed together with 1 other code, including W7481 (Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy). 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