Billing Codes

45071

Developmental breast abnormality, 2 stage correction of, first stage, involving surgery on one breast with insertion of a tissue expander, if: (a) there is a difference in breast volume with the other breast, as demonstrated by an appropriate volumetric measurement technique, of at least: (i) 20% in normally shaped breasts; or(ii) 10% in tubular breasts or in breasts with abnormally high inframammary folds; and (b) photographic or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes Applicable only once per occasion on which the service is provided (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$1014.40
100% Benefit
75%: $760.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8
Status
New this release
Full description

Developmental breast abnormality, 2 stage correction of, first stage, involving surgery on one breast with insertion of a tissue expander, if: (a) there is a difference in breast volume with the other breast, as demonstrated by an appropriate volumetric measurement technique, of at least: (i) 20% in normally shaped breasts; or(ii) 10% in tubular breasts or in breasts with abnormally high inframammary folds; and (b) photographic or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes Applicable only once per occasion on which the service is provided (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Listed $1014.4

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