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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
45524 - Additional Information
Mammaplasty, augmentation (unilateral) in the context of:
(a) breast cancer; or
(b) developmental abnormality of the breast, if there is a difference in breast volume, as demonstrated by an appropriate volumetric measurement technique, of at least:
(i) 20% in normally shaped breasts; or
(ii) 10% in tubular breasts or in breasts with abnormally high inframammary folds.
Applicable only once per occasion on which the service is provided, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $844.90 Benefit: 75% = $633.70
(See para TN.8.96, TN.8.294 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.96
Augmentation Mammaplasty - breast volume (45524)
Where volume differences of breasts are referenced, it is expected that volumetric measurement of the breasts is performed using a recognised technique published in a peer-reviewed journal article. Breast volumes and volume differences should be recorded in the patient case notes.
Related Items: 45524
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.294
Augmentation Mammaplasty and the use of prosthesis/prostheses (items 45524 and 45528))
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- Assist - Addition/Deletion of (Assist.)
- Amend - Amended Description
- Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
- Emsn - EMSN Change
- Fee - Fee Amended
- Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
- Qfe - QFE Change