Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (31512)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

31512
Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology, other than a service associated with a service to which:(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and(b) item 31513, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side (if performed by the same medical practitioner)(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)