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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 6 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination;

not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $127.90 Benefit: 75% = $95.95 85% = $108.75

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is 6 mm or more; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $196.00 Benefit: 75% = $147.00 85% = $166.60

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination;

not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $156.25 Benefit: 75% = $117.20 85% = $132.85

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is 14 mm or more; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $196.00 Benefit: 75% = $147.00 85% = $166.60

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination;

not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $111.40 Benefit: 75% = $83.55 85% = $94.70

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination;

not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $146.50 Benefit: 75% = $109.90 85% = $124.55

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if:

(a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $167.55 Benefit: 75% = $125.70 85% = $142.45

(See para TN.8.125, TN.8.297 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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