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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
35534 - Additional Information
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
(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.
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