Skin - MBS item (31386)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

31386
Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:(a) the lesion is excised from the head or neck; and(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 50 mm; and(c) the excision involves at least 2 critical areas (eyelid, nose, ear, mouth); and(d) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and(e) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; and(f) the service is not covered by item 31387 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)