Bone (general) procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for bone (general) surgery (23 codes), with which insurers list each one. Select a code to see its coding rules and cover notes.
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.
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
- W0640Total excision of sesamoid boneBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0700Excision of ectopic boneBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0850Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0950Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesisBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Not listed
- W0951Radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstructionBupa: Not listedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0960Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone graftingBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0961Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesisBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1080Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1800Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2700Fixation of epiphysis (including epiphysiodesis, correction of angular deformity)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W2702Epiphysiolysis (e.g. Langenskiold procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3620Open bone biopsy as sole procedureBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3622Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedureBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3650Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysisBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3651Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W3652Trephine biopsy of bone marrowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Not listed
- W7081Radiofrequency ablation of bone metastasis +/- bone cement +/- spinal cord monitoring using image guidanceBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Not routinely coveredWPA: Listed
Retired codes
- T7790Excision of benign soft tissue tumour (e.g. glomus, giant cell)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0600Total excision of bone with prosthetic replacement/ reconstruction, e.g. trapeziumRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0900Radical resection of bone tumourRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W3510Introduction of therapeutic substance into boneRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W3630Diagnostic aspiration of cysts, joints, cavitiesRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W3680Harvesting of bone marrow for transplantationRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
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.
Data checked: 2026-10-01