W3651: Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow
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 | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Codes that can't be billed with W3651
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3650: Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis
- U0010: Harvesting for autologous bone marrow transplant
- U0020: Harvesting for matched related bone marrow transplant
- U0030: Harvesting for matched unrelated bone marrow transplant
- U0040: Autologous bone marrow transplant
- U0050: Allogeneic bone marrow transplant
- U0060: Matched unrelated bone marrow transplant
- W3652: Trephine biopsy of bone marrow
W3651 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (7)
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- U0010: Harvesting for autologous bone marrow transplant
- U0020: Harvesting for matched related bone marrow transplant
- U0030: Harvesting for matched unrelated bone marrow transplant
- W3650: Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3652: Trephine biopsy of bone marrow
Related codes
- W3650: Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis
- W3652: Trephine biopsy 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 of bone marrow?
The procedure code is W3651: Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow.
Which insurers list W3651?
W3651 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and Vitality. WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W3651 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W3651 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including W3620 (Open bone biopsy as sole procedure), W3622 (Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure), W3650 (Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis). 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