Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45524)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45524
Mammaplasty, augmentation (unilateral) in the context of: (a) breast cancer; or (b) developmental abnormality of the breast, if there is a difference in breast volume, as demonstrated by an appropriate volumetric measurement technique, of at least: (i) 20% in normally shaped breasts; or (ii) 10% in tubular breasts or in breasts with abnormally high inframammary folds. Applicable only once per occasion on which the service is provided, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)