Billing Codes

31381

Clinically suspected melanoma, 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 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 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
$114.30
was $111.40
100% Benefit
85%: $97.20
75%: $85.75
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 any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 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 ↑ $111.4 $114.3
November 2025 UPDATED $111.4 $111.4

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