Billing code
Z140A — Drainage Of Intramammary Abscess Or Haematoma - Single Or Multiloculated Local Anaesthetic
Drain breast abscess
Bill for draining a single or multiloculated breast abscess or haematoma under local anaesthetic.
Watch for: Under general anaesthetic, bill Z740 instead.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- Z140A
- Description
- Drainage Of Intramammary Abscess Or Haematoma - Single Or Multiloculated Local Anaesthetic
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Drainage of a single or multiloculated intramammary (breast) abscess or haematoma under local anaesthetic.
What it covers
Z140 is drainage of a single or multiloculated intramammary abscess or haematoma under local anaesthetic (M25). Under general anaesthetic the code is Z740 (M25).
Billing rules
- Under general anaesthetic, bill Z740 instead (M25).
- As a Z-code (independent operative procedure), if the major pre-operative visit was in the previous 12 months, only a minor assessment (GP) or partial assessment (specialist) is payable before the procedure that day (SP4).
- Marked #: premises, equipment, supplies and staff for the procedure are not included in the fee (SP1).
- Age premium applies for patients under 16 (GP64).
Related codes: Z740, Z139, Z141, Z143, Z101
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Integumentary System Surgical Procedures, Operations of the Breast, page M25.
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