Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 45809

TUMOUR OR DEEP CYST (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been established by radiological examination that there is a minimum of 5mm separation between the cyst lining and tooth structure or where a tumour or cyst has been proven by positive histopathology), in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, requiring wide excision, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $423.25 Benefit: 75% = $317.45 85% = $359.80

(See para TN.8.109 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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It is recognised that odontogenic keratocysts, although not neoplastic, often require the same surgical management as benign tumours.

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