T7481: Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance
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 | Not routinely covered | Restricted by Bupa: pre-authorisation needed, not routinely eligible Bupa: a follow-up consultation can be claimed on the same day. Bupa: a separate sedation or regional anaesthesia claim is allowed. |
| 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 T7481
Neither code can be billed with the other
Related codes
- T7482: Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'
- W9048: Platelet rich plasma injection not elsewhere specified
- T7232: Percutaneous release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger) +/- image guidance
- T5781: Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance?
The procedure code is T7481: Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance.
Which insurers list T7481?
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 T7481 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T7481 cannot be billed together with 4 other codes, including Y3320 (Dry needling), W3124 (Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into joint), W9046 (Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis). 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