W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)
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 | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with W8400
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W7480: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W7410: Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- 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
- W5830: Robotic assisted total knee replacement – unilateral +/- cement, +/- patella
- W4210: Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
Related codes
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- W7411: Prosthetic open repair of multiple ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W8230: Arthroscopic meniscal repair
- W5300: Bicompartmental knee resurfacing
- W5201: Unicompartmental Knee Replacement - bilateral
- W5200: Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)?
The procedure code is W8400: Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic).
Which insurers list W8400?
W8400 is listed by Bupa and Vitality. It is not on the AXA Health and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W8400 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W8400 cannot be billed together with 15 other codes, including W7480 (Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction), W7400 (Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified), 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