Billing Codes

31530

Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, if imaging has demonstrated:(a) microcalcification of lesion; or(b) impalpable lesion less than one cm in diameter;including pre-operative localisation of lesion, if performed, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31548 applies

Schedule fee
$712.95
was $694.90
100% Benefit
85%: $608.45
75%: $534.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, if imaging has demonstrated:(a) microcalcification of lesion; or(b) impalpable lesion less than one cm in diameter;including pre-operative localisation of lesion, if performed, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31548 applies

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $694.9 $712.95

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