Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (52036)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

52036
TUMOUR, CYST, ULCER OR SCAR, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not being a service to which item 52039 applies (Anaes.)