Code Details & Principles for W3622

Code details & principles for

W3622

  • Chapter 16 / Bone (Non-Specific)
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
W3622 Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure 16.2.0 Bone (Non-Specific)

Unacceptable Combinations for W3622

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
W0330 Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral 2010-01-20
W0380 Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral 2010-01-20
W0390 Inter articular resurfacing arthroplasty with implant of metatarsophalangeal joint 2010-01-20
W0640 Total excision of sesamoid bone 2010-01-20
W0700 Excision of ectopic bone 2010-01-20
W0850 Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) 2012-04-04
W0950 Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis 2011-11-03
W0960 Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone grafting 2010-01-20
W0961 Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis 2015-01-31
W0961 Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis 2015-01-31
W1040 Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation) 2011-07-14
W1080 Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft) 2011-11-04
W1800 Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis) 2011-11-04
W2700 Fixation of epiphysis (including epiphysiodesis, correction of angular deformity) 2011-11-04
W2702 Epiphysiolysis (e.g. Langenskiold procedure) 2010-01-20
W3620 Open bone biopsy as sole procedure 2013-07-23
W3650 Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis 2013-07-22
W3651 Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow 2013-10-04
W3652 Trephine biopsy of bone marrow 2013-10-04
W5700 Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateral 2010-01-20
W5701 Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral 2010-01-20
W5710 Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral 2014-06-19
W5780 Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral 2014-06-19
W7980 Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral 2013-04-08

Coding Principles

These coding principles set out how the authors intend that the codes and narratives within the CCSD Schedule are interpreted and used. The outputs are available to be used by all individual insurers and providers including CCSD and non-CCSD members. Please note that:

  • The CCSD Group does not discuss nor determine classifcations, reimbursement or fees - all insurers will have their own view on these matters
  • The inclusion of a procedure code and/or its associated coding principles in the CCSD Schedule does not necessarily mean that it is endorsed by all members of the CCSD Group and codes may or may not be included in individual insurers' own Schedules or covered
  • The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information