Billing Codes

45558

Correction of bilateral breast ptosis by mastopexy, if: (a) at least two‑thirds of the breast tissue, including the nipple, lies inferior to the inframammary fold where the nipple is located at the most dependent, inferior part of the breast contour; and (b) photographic evidence (including anterior, left lateral and right lateral views), with a marker at the level of the inframammary fold, demonstrating the clinical need for this service, is documented in the patient notes Applicable only once per lifetime, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$1375.20
was $1340.35
100% Benefit
75%: $1031.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 4
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Correction of bilateral breast ptosis by mastopexy, if: (a) at least two‑thirds of the breast tissue, including the nipple, lies inferior to the inframammary fold where the nipple is located at the most dependent, inferior part of the breast contour; and (b) photographic evidence (including anterior, left lateral and right lateral views), with a marker at the level of the inframammary fold, demonstrating the clinical need for this service, is documented in the patient notes Applicable only once per lifetime, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $1340.35 $1375.2

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