31227
Tumour, lipoma or cyst, removal of single lesion by excision and suture
Therapeutic procedures · Group T8 — Surgical operations
Schedule fee
$160.30
| Benefit | Amount | Gap to fee |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | $136.30 | $24.00 |
| 75% | $120.25 | $40.05 |
Benefit amounts as published in the schedule, not recalculated.
Fee current from 1 Jul 2026.
Descriptor · law
Tumour, lipoma or cyst, removal of single lesion by excision and suture, where removal is from subcutaneous tissue and the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)
Markers in this descriptor · Computed by this tool from the schedule
(Anaes.) — anaesthesia may be claimed separately in association with this item.
Descriptor current from 1 Jul 2023.
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| Item number | 31227 |
|---|---|
| Category | 3 — Therapeutic procedures |
| Group | T8 — Surgical operations |
| Subheading | — |
| Item type | S (schedule code) |
| Fee type | N (normal) |
| In schedule since | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Fee current from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| GP scope | In scope |
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