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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
14115 - Additional Information
Laser photocoagulation using laser radiation in the treatment of vascular malformations, infantile haemangiomas, café au lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which this item or any of items 14100 to 14118 apply) in any 12 month period—area of treatment 150 cm2 to 300 cm2
(Anaes.)
Fee: $292.20 Benefit: 75% = $219.15 85% = $248.40
(See para TN.1.15 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.1.15
Laser Photocoagulation - (Items 14100 to 14124)
All laser equipment used for services under items 14100-14124 must be listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
The Australasian College of Dermatologists has advised that the following ranges (applicable to an average 4 year old child and an adult) should be used as a reference to the treatment areas specified in Items 14106 - 14124:
| Entire forehead | 50 -75 cm2 |
| Cheek | 55 - 85 cm2 |
| Nose | 10 -25 cm2 |
| Chin | 10 - 30 cm2 |
| Unilateral midline anterior - posterior neck | 60 - 220 cm2 |
| Dorsum of hand | 25 - 80 cm2 |
| Forearm | 100 - 250 cm2 |
| Upper arm | 105 - 320 cm2 |
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