Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (31526)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

31526
Mastectomy for gynaecomastia (bilateral), with or without liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis), if:(a) breast enlargement is not due to obesity and is not proportionate to body habitus; and(b) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes;not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)