MBS item

31512
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Complete local excision of malignant breast tumour, with or without frozen section histology, when not performed with other specified breast cancer procedures on the same side.

Category 3 · Therapeutic procedures[Group T8 · subgroup 1](/groups/T8)In hospital only (H)

Schedule fee$778.15

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital—

75% benefitIn hospital$583.65

The schedule fee for MBS item 31512 is $778.15. Medicare pays $583.65 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 July 2026.

Gap for what you charge
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Your fee$

In hospital (private)

Medicare pays$583.65

Fund pays (minimum)$194.50

Patient gap$0.00

Assumes a privately admitted patient whose hospital cover includes this service. The fund must pay at least 25% of the schedule fee. Pick a fund rate below to see its no-gap or known-gap split.

Item descriptor
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Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology, other than a service associated with a service to which: (a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and(b) item 31513, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side (if performed by the same medical practitioner)(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=31512)

Health fund and DVA rates
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Total fee each scheme recognises for this item in hospital.

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Data source: [Australian Government Medicare Benefits Schedule](https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/) · Record updated 1 September 2026. Health fund rates come from each fund's published schedule. Verify item descriptors, rules and fees on [MBS Online](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=31512) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.