Breast surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45538)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45538
Perforator flap, such as a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or similar, raising in preparation for microsurgical transfer of a free flap for post mastectomy breast reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)