Code Details & Principles for W3123

Code details & principles for

W3123

  • Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
W3123 Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover) 16.10.2 Repair / Reconstruction

Unacceptable Combinations for W3123

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
W3122 Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy) 2012-01-06
W3140 Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee using an Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover) 2012-02-27
W3150 Harvesting and injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) with collagen cell carrier for osteochondral defects of the knee 2020-12-03
W7420 Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy 2014-07-03
W8200 Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateral 2010-01-20
W8230 Arthroscopic meniscal repair 2010-01-20
W8250 Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold 2013-05-08
W8300 Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
W8500 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral 2014-03-04
W8520 Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
W8580 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral 2013-06-07
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint 2011-09-23
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral 2014-06-19
W9240 Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) 2013-12-04

Coding Principles

These coding principles set out how the authors intend that the codes and narratives within the CCSD Schedule are interpreted and used. The outputs are available to be used by all individual insurers and providers including CCSD and non-CCSD members. Please note that:

  • The CCSD Group does not discuss nor determine classifcations, reimbursement or fees - all insurers will have their own view on these matters
  • The inclusion of a procedure code and/or its associated coding principles in the CCSD Schedule does not necessarily mean that it is endorsed by all members of the CCSD Group and codes may or may not be included in individual insurers' own Schedules or covered
  • The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information