Billing Codes

31380

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 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$201.10
was $196.00
100% Benefit
85%: $170.95
75%: $150.85
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 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $196.0 $201.1
November 2025 UPDATED $196.0 $196.0

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