Billing Codes

31216

Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is more than 20 mm in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$171.90
was $167.55
100% Benefit
85%: $146.15
75%: $128.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is more than 20 mm in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $167.55 $171.9

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