Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_45534
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 45534
Character Range: 2420203–2421993

45534                                           Autologous fat grafting, unilateral service (harvesting, preparation and injection of adipocytes) if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 657.35
                                                (a) the autologous fat grafting is for one or more of the following purposes:
                                                (i) the correction of defects arising from treatment and prevention of breast cancer in patients with contour defects, greater than or equal to 20% volume asymmetry, post‑treatment pain or poor prosthetic coverage;
                                                (ii) the preparation of post mastectomy thin or irradiated skin flaps in patients intending to have breast reconstruction;
                                                (iii) breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients;
                                                (iv) the correction of developmental disorders of the breast; and
                                                (b) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes
                                                Up to a total of 4 services per side (for total treatment of a single breast), other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.)