Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_45553
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 45553
Character Range: 2430931–2432177

45553                                           Breast prosthesis, removal of and replacement with another prosthesis, following medical complications (for rupture, migration of prosthetic material or symptomatic capsular contracture), if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       594.75
                                                (a) either:
                                                (i) it is demonstrated by intra‑operative photographs post‑removal that removal alone would cause unacceptable deformity; or
                                                (ii) the original implant was inserted in the context of breast cancer or developmental abnormality; and
                                                (b) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes
                                                (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)