Billing Codes

45515

Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if:(a) the service is:(i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or(ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and(c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non rebatable procedure); and(d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$223.25
was $217.60
100% Benefit
85%: $189.80
75%: $167.45
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 4
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if:(a) the service is:(i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or(ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and(c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non rebatable procedure); and(d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $217.6 $223.25

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