Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_45202
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 45202
Character Range: 2390137–2391267

45202                                           Muscle, myocutaneous or skin flap, if clinically indicated to repair one surgical excision made in the removal of a malignant or non‑malignant skin lesion in a patient, if the clinical relevance of the procedure is clearly annotated in the patient's record and either:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          430.70
                                                (a) item 45201 applies and additional flap repair is required for the same defect; or
                                                (b) item 45201 does not apply and either:
                                                (i) the patient has severe pre‑existing scarring, severe skin atrophy or sclerodermoid changes; or
                                                (ii) the repair is contiguous with a free margin
                                                (Anaes.)