Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 31216

Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if:

(a)     the lesion size is more than 20 mm in diameter; and

(b)     the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and

(c)     the specimen excised is sent for histological examination

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.)

Fee: $163.60 Benefit: 75% = $122.70 85% = $139.10

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