Billing Codes

31379

Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 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
$160.30
was $156.25
100% Benefit
85%: $136.30
75%: $120.25
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 face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 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 ↑ $156.25 $160.3
November 2025 UPDATED $156.25 $156.25

Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service