Billing Codes

31344

Lipoma, removal of, by surgical excision or liposuction, if:(a) the lesion:(i) is subcutaneous and 150mm or more in diameter; or(ii) is submuscular, intramuscular or involves dissection of a named nerve or vessel and is 50 mm or more in diameter; and(b) a specimen of the excised lipoma is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

MBS fee
$756.10
DVA fee
$736.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Status
Unchanged
Additional DVA rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1031.80
Full description

Lipoma, removal of, by surgical excision or liposuction, if:(a) the lesion:(i) is subcutaneous and 150mm or more in diameter; or(ii) is submuscular, intramuscular or involves dissection of a named nerve or vessel and is 50 mm or more in diameter; and(b) a specimen of the excised lipoma is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.

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