31216
Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar
Therapeutic procedures · Group T8 — Surgical operations
Schedule fee
$171.90
| Benefit | Amount | Gap to fee |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | $146.15 | $25.75 |
| 75% | $128.95 | $42.95 |
Benefit amounts as published in the schedule, not recalculated.
Fee current from 1 Jul 2026.
Descriptor · the legislated text
Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is more than 20 mm in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)
Markers in this descriptor
(Anaes.) — anaesthesia may be claimed separately in association with this item.
Descriptor current from 1 Nov 2016.
| Item number | 31216 |
|---|---|
| Category | 3 — Therapeutic procedures |
| Group | T8 — Surgical operations |
| Subheading | — |
| Item type | S |
| Fee type | N |
| In schedule since | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Fee current from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| GP scope | Yes · tier 2 |
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As at 1 Aug 2026