Billing Codes

31370

Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), 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 31357, 31360, 31362 or 31364; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen 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

Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), 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 31357, 31360, 31362 or 31364; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $167.55 $171.9
November 2025 UPDATED $167.55 $167.55

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