Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 35534

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

35534

35534 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Nov-2014
Description Updated:
01-Nov-2018
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
4 - Gynaecological

Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, in a patient aged 18 years or more, performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist's specialty, for a structural abnormality that is causing significant functional impairment, if the patient's labium extends more than 8 cm below the vaginal introitus while the patient is in a standing resting position

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.)

Fee: $398.55 Benefit: 75% = $298.95

(See para TN.8.123 of explanatory notes to this Category)


Associated Notes

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.123

Vulvoplasty and Labioplasty - (Items 35533 and 35534)

Item 35533 is intended to cover the surgical repair of female genital mutilation or a major congenital anomaly of the uro-gynaecological tract which is not covered by existing MBS items. For example, this item would apply where a patient who has previously received treatment for cloacal extrophy, bladder exstrophy or congenital adrenal hyperplasia requires additional or follow-up treatment.

Item 35534 is intended to cover services for a structural abnormality causing significant functional impairment and is restricted to patients aged 18 years and over.

A detailed clinical history outlining the structural abnormality and the medical need for surgery of the vulva and/or labia must be included in patient notes, as this may be subject to audit.

Medicare benefits are not payable for non-therapeutic cosmetic services. 

Related Items: 35533 35534


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