Billing code
E323A — Myringoplasty
Eardrum repair (myringoplasty)
Bill for myringoplasty, the surgical repair of the eardrum.
Watch for: Z913 small perforation repair is not payable with E323.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $209.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- E323A
- Description
- Myringoplasty
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Myringoplasty (surgical repair of the eardrum).
What it covers
E323 is myringoplasty, listed under Middle Ear repair (Y16). It is a procedure code, not an add-on.
Repair of a small perforation under local anaesthesia is Z913, and tympanoplasty Type 1 (myringoplasty with exploration of the middle ear) is E336 (Y16, Y17).
Billing rules
- Z913 is not payable with E323 (Y17).
- Listed surgical fees are unilateral unless stated (SP4).
- More than one procedure under the same anaesthetic: 100% for the major procedure and 85% for the others, including bilateral procedures, unless the Schedule says otherwise (SP2).
- Surgical procedures on children under 16 get the age premium (10–30% by age) (GP64).
Related codes: Z913, E336, Z908, E337
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Aural Surgical Procedures, Middle Ear, page Y16.
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