Billing code
Z143A — Needle Biopsy - Large Core Breast Biopsy (14 Gauge Or Larger Bore Needle)
Large core breast biopsy
Bill for a large core needle biopsy of the breast using a 14-gauge or larger needle.
Watch for: The needle must be 14 gauge or larger bore; other breast needle biopsies are Z141.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $144.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- Z143A
- Description
- Needle Biopsy - Large Core Breast Biopsy (14 Gauge Or Larger Bore Needle)
- 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
Large core needle biopsy of the breast with a 14-gauge or larger needle.
What it covers
Z143 is a large core breast biopsy using a 14-gauge or larger bore needle, listed under needle biopsy in Operations of the Breast (M25). Other needle biopsy of the breast (one or more) is Z141 (M25).
Billing rules
- The needle must be 14 gauge or larger bore (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).
- For several independent operative procedures at the same time, claim each procedural fee in full, but pre- and post-operative care once (SP4).
- Age premium applies for patients under 16 (GP64).
Related codes: Z141, Z139, R107, Z140, E525
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Integumentary System Surgical Procedures, Operations of the Breast, page M25.
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