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Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, if imaging has demonstrated:
(a) microcalcification of lesion; or
(b) impalpable lesion less than one cm in diameter;
including pre-operative localisation of lesion, if performed, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31548 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $655.65 Benefit: 75% = $491.75 85% = $557.35

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FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided - but not including imaging

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $151.80 Benefit: 75% = $113.85 85% = $129.05

(See para TN.8.26 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31530 applies (Anaes.)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $220.15 Benefit: 75% = $165.15 85% = $187.15

(See para TN.8.26 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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