A doctor cuts around the skin lesion through the full thickness of the skin. The skin is removed and the resulting defect (hole) is closed with sutures (stitches)
A doctor cuts around the skin lesion through the full thickness of the skin. The skin is removed and the resulting defect (hole) is closed with sutures (stitches).
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Recommended for
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People with a skin lesion suspected of being skin cancer
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People with a confirmed skin cancer, requiring wider re-excision
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Pricing
Standard fee
$240 - 720
We charge a gap amount of $150 to $400 above the Medicare rebate amount.
The fee is highly variable and is influenced by factors such as:
- anatomical location
- size of the lesion to be excised
- histological diagnosis
- amount of aftercare required
- costs of consumables and equipment used
The fee is usually payable after you have been informed of your pathology results, usually 4-7 days after the procedure. More information...
Discount fee
$190 - $630
We charge a gap amount of $100 to $300 above the Medicare rebate amount.
discount fee is offered to:
- children under 18
- pensioners
- Health Care card holders
The amount is approximately equal to the Medicare Schedule fee.
Note: You must present a current and valid Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card when you attend for your appointment. Discounts are offered at our discretion and may be withheld for patients who have previously missed appointments or cancelled at late notice.
Medicare rebate
$89.35 - $334.05
We charge a gap of $100 to $400 above the Medicare rebate.
The rebate is sometimes not known until after the pathology result is confirmed.
Private health insurance
Private health insurance does not pay for excision procedures performed in a skin cancer clinic.