Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non-breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and(d) transfer of tissue; and(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562, 45564 or 45565 applies—single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non-breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and(d) transfer of tissue; and(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562, 45564 or 45565 applies—single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
| Release | Change | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Fee ↑ | $3426.1 | $3515.2 |
Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service