Item code:
52059
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52059 - Abscess Drainage Tube Exchange

MBS service description:

ABSCESS, DRAINAGE TUBE, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.)

Category:

4 - Oral and Maxillofacial Services

Sub-category:

O3 - General Surgery
Schedule Fee:
304.95
@85% Benefit Fee:
259.25
@75% Benefit Fee:
259.25
Last updated on
March 28, 2025

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