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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: $114.30 Benefit: 75% = $85.75 85% = $97.20

(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: $150.30 Benefit: 75% = $112.75 85% = $127.80

(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: $171.90 Benefit: 75% = $128.95 85% = $146.15

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

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