31382
Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31382)
Therapeutic procedures · Group T8 — Surgical operations
Schedule fee
$150.30
| Benefit | Amount | Gap to fee |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | $127.80 | $22.50 |
| 75% | $112.75 | $37.55 |
Benefit amounts as published in the schedule, not recalculated.
Fee current from 1 Jul 2026.
Descriptor · law
Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (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 Nov 2025.
Claiming with other items
Cannot be claimed with
Referenced in the descriptor
31377Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31377)31378Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31378)31379Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of — nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (item 31379)31380Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of — nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (item 31380)
Explanatory notes · departmental guidance · 2
TN.8.125 Removal of Skin Lesions - Necessary Excision Diameter - (Items 31356 to 31388)
Note TN.8.125
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…
TN.8.297 Healing by secondary intention
Note TN.8.297
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, …
More in Group T8 — Surgical operations
31362Non-malignant skin lesion — surgical excision (item 31362)31363Malignant skin lesion (item 31363)31364Non-malignant skin lesion — surgical excision (item 31364)31365Malignant skin lesion (item 31365)31366Non-malignant skin lesion — surgical excision (item 31366)31367Malignant skin lesion (item 31367)31368Non-malignant skin lesion — surgical excision (item 31368)31369Malignant skin lesion (item 31369)31370Non-malignant skin lesion — surgical excision (item 31370)31371Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31371)31372Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31372)31373Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31373)31374Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31374)31375Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31375)31376Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective… — definitive surgical excision (item 31376)31377Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31377)31378Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31378)31379Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of — nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (item 31379)31380Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of — nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (item 31380)31381Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31381)31383Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (item 31383)31386Malignant skin lesion (item 31386)31387Malignant skin lesion (item 31387)31388Malignant skin lesion (item 31388)
| Item number | 31382 |
|---|---|
| Category | 3 — Therapeutic procedures |
| Group | T8 — Surgical operations |
| Subheading | — |
| Item type | S (schedule code) |
| Fee type | N (normal) |
| In schedule since | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Fee current from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| GP scope | In scope |
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