Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 31514

Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with simultaneous ipsilateral pedicled breast reduction, including repositioning of the nipple, other than a service associated with a service to which:
(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and
(b) item 31512, 31513, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side
(H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,348.90 Benefit: 75% = $1,011.70

(See para TN.8.265 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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For guidance, item 31513 provides for simple oncoplastic breast surgery using simple glandular flaps, while item 31514 provides for breast reduction and/or mastopexy techniques to reshape the breast.

Related Items: 31513 31514