W9046: Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis
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 | Not routinely covered | Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Codes that can't be billed with W9046
Neither code can be billed with the other
Related codes
- W3124: Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint
- W9043: Injections of viscosupplement into joints - bilateral
- W9033: Injections of viscosupplement into joints with image guidance - bilateral
- W9035: Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis?
The procedure code is W9046: Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis.
Which insurers list W9046?
Vitality and WPA list it, but you should check cover before treatment. Bupa does not routinely cover it. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W9046 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W9046 cannot be billed together with 3 other codes, including W3124 (Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint), T7481 (Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance), T7482 (Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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