Billing Codes

31377

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 (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$131.25
was $127.90
100% Benefit
85%: $111.60
75%: $98.45
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8
Status
Fee changed
Full description

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 (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $127.9 $131.25
November 2025 UPDATED $127.9 $127.9

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