Non-malignant skin lesion
Therapeutic procedures · Group T8 — Surgical operations
| Benefit | Amount | Gap to fee |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | $111.60 | $19.65 |
| 75% | $98.45 | $32.80 |
Benefit amounts as published in the schedule, not recalculated.
Fee current from 1 Jul 2026.
(Anaes.) — anaesthesia may be claimed separately in association with this item.
Common warts (viral verrucae) and seborrheic keratoses are EXCLUDED from the non-malignant excision items - they attract benefits on an attendance basis only. Solar keratoses and other premalignant lesions excised where clinically indicated ARE covered by 31357 and its siblings. The specimen must still be sent for histological examination.
TN.8.22 Removal of Skin Lesions - (Items 31356 to 31388)
The excision of warts and seborrheic keratoses attracts benefits on an attendance basis with the exceptions outlined in TN.8.9 of the explanatory notes to this category. Excision of pre-malignant lesions including solar keratoses where clin… Read the full note
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TN.8.125 Removal of Skin Lesions - Necessary Excision Diameter - (Items 31356 to 31388)
The necessary excision diameter (or defect size) refers to the lesion size plus a clinically appropriate margin of healthy tissue required with the intent of complete surgical excision. Measurements should be taken prior to excision. Margin… Read the full note
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TN.8.297 Healing by secondary intention
Healing by secondary intention is when a wound is left open to heal, instead of repairing the wound by suture, skin flap or skin graft. Items 31356, 31357, 31358, 31360, 31363, 31364, 31369, 31370, 31371, 31373, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, … Read the full note
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| Item number | 31357 |
|---|---|
| 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 1 |