W0960: Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone grafting
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 Bupa: intensive care days may be reimbursed for this procedure. |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W0960
Neither code can be billed with the other
W0960 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (6)
- V0510: Excision of lesion of cranium
- W0950: Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W0961: Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis
Related codes
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
- W0961: Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis
- W0640: Total excision of sesamoid bone
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for excision of benign tumour of bone with bone grafting?
The procedure code is W0960: Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone grafting.
Which insurers list W0960?
W0960 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W0960 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W0960 cannot be billed together with 6 other codes, including W0950 (Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis), W0700 (Excision of ectopic bone), W3622 (Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure). 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