W3650: Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis
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: a separate sedation or regional anaesthesia claim is allowed. |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W3650
Neither code can be billed with the other
W3650 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (5)
Related codes
- W3652: Trephine biopsy of bone marrow
- W3651: Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis?
The procedure code is W3650: Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis.
Which insurers list W3650?
W3650 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3650 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3650 cannot be billed together with 6 other codes, including W3622 (Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure), W3620 (Open bone biopsy as sole procedure), W3651 (Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow). 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