A7310: Biopsy of peripheral nerve
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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 | Not listed | Not on the Vitality procedure list |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with A7310
Neither code can be billed with the other
- A7340: Exploration and grafting of brachial plexus
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- A6900: Revision of release of peripheral nerve
- A7010: Implantation of neurostimulator to peripheral nerve
- A6710: Cubital tunnel release (open) (without transposition)
- A6711: Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6600: Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6300: Graft to peripheral nerve
- A6110: Excision of lesion of peripheral nerve
- A6400: Repair of peripheral nerve
- A6030: Transection of peripheral nerve for neuroma
- A6510: Carpal tunnel release (open)
- A6530: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6570: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- A6740: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- A6750: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6012: Cryosurgery of minor peripheral nerve (e.g. Mortons Neuroma) +/- ultrasound guidance +/- bursa +/- nerve stimulation
- A6810: Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
- A6540: Percutaneous carpal tunnel decompression +/- image guidance – unilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (19)
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- A6530: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6110: Excision of lesion of peripheral nerve
- A6510: Carpal tunnel release (open)
- A6740: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6570: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- A6750: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6600: Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A7010: Implantation of neurostimulator to peripheral nerve
- A6710: Cubital tunnel release (open) (without transposition)
- A6711: Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6400: Repair of peripheral nerve
- A6900: Revision of release of peripheral nerve
- A6810: Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
- A6300: Graft to peripheral nerve
- A6012: Cryosurgery of minor peripheral nerve (e.g. Mortons Neuroma) +/- ultrasound guidance +/- bursa +/- nerve stimulation
- A7340: Exploration and grafting of brachial plexus
- A6030: Transection of peripheral nerve for neuroma
Related codes
- A6400: Repair of peripheral nerve
- A6300: Graft to peripheral nerve
- A7010: Implantation of neurostimulator to peripheral nerve
- A6900: Revision of release of peripheral nerve
- A6810: Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for biopsy of peripheral nerve?
The procedure code is A7310: Biopsy of peripheral nerve.
Which insurers list A7310?
A7310 is listed by Bupa and AXA Health. It is not on the Vitality and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can A7310 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say A7310 cannot be billed together with 20 other codes, including A7340 (Exploration and grafting of brachial plexus), A6700 (Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve), A6900 (Revision of release of peripheral nerve). 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