Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45528)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45528
Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral (other than a service to which item 45527 applies), if: (a) reconstructive surgery is indicated because of: (i) developmental malformation of breast tissue (excluding hypomastia); or (ii) disease of or trauma to the breast (other than trauma resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery); or (iii) amastia secondary to a congenital endocrine disorder; and (b) photographic or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)