Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (31530)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

31530
Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, if imaging has demonstrated:(a) microcalcification of lesion; or(b) impalpable lesion less than one cm in diameter;including pre-operative localisation of lesion, if performed, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31548 applies