E540

PDF page 556 / M6

Face or neck
      Simple excision
  R048 - single lesion........................................................................       6         100.95          6
  R049 - two lesions..........................................................................       6         152.50          7
  R050 - three or more lesions..........................................................             6         255.25          7
  E542    - when performed outside hospital ............................... add                                 12.65
    Other areas
      Simple excision
  R094 - single lesion........................................................................       6          63.70          7
  R040 - two lesions..........................................................................       6         104.85          6
  R041 - three or more lesions..........................................................             6         209.70          7
  E542    - when performed outside hospital ............................... add                                 12.65
    Malignant melanoma
  R010 - wide excision in any area and must include > 1 cm margins
          and layered closure ............................................................           6         135.95          7
# E540   - if excision is performed in hospital for tumour free margin
           with frozen section, to excision or repair fees .... add 25%
        [Commentary:
        For sentinel node biopsy refer to Z427 p R2.]
        Note:
        1.When excision of benign, pre-malignant or malignant skin lesions are corrected by
            a.Advancement flap including undermining of more than 2.5 cm per side, or
            b.Rotation, transposition, Z-plasty, or
            c.Other flap or graft
        claim the appropriate benefit listed under Skin Flaps and Grafts Section instead of foregoing
        excision benefits.
        2.Excision by S-plasty technique is considered a form of simple excision rather than a
          reconstructive flap.
    Face or neck
     Curettage, electrodesiccation or cryosurgery
  R018 - single lesion........................................................................       6          75.10          6
  R019 - two lesions..........................................................................       6         123.70          7
  R020 - three or more lesions..........................................................             6         247.30          6

PDF page 567 / M17

# E540         - payable once per lesion for excision in hospital for tumour
                 free margin with frozen section, to first flap or graft
                 procedure........................................................... add 25%
         [Commentary:
         For sentinel node biopsy refer to Z427 p R2.]
         Note:
         When excision of benign, pre-malignant or malignant skin lesions are corrected by
         advancement flap including undermining of more than 2.5 cm per side, or by rotation,
         transposition, Z-plasty, flap or graft, claim appropriate benefit listed under Repair Section
         instead of foregoing excision benefits. Excision by S-plasty technique is considered a form of
         simple excision rather than a reconstructive flap.

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