Billing code
Z301A — Drainage of nasal abscess or haematoma
Nasal abscess drainage
Bill for draining an abscess or haematoma of the nose.
Watch for: Use this code only for drainage of an abscess or haematoma in the nose.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- Z301A
- Description
- Drainage of nasal abscess or haematoma
- 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
Drainage of an abscess or haematoma of the nose.
What it covers
Z301 is drainage of an abscess or haematoma, listed in the Nose sub-section (P1).
Billing rules
- Z codes are independent operative procedures (IOP), payable in addition to an assessment. If you made the decision to operate in the past 12 months, only a partial assessment (specialist) or minor assessment (GP) is payable before the IOP that day; if the decision is the same day, no other assessment before it is paid (GP4, SP4).
- Surgical procedures on children under 16 get the age premium (10–30% by age) (GP64).
- Non-elective surgery started in the evening, at night, or on a weekend or holiday can add E409 (+50%) or E410 (+75%) (GP104, SP2).
Related codes: Z302, Z317, M016
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Respiratory Surgical Procedures, Nose, page P1.
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