Billing code
Z549A — Fulguration Of Condylomata - Local Anaesthetic
Anal wart fulguration
Bill for fulguration of anal or perianal condylomata under local anaesthetic, or with no anaesthetic; anoscopy is included.
Watch for: Under general anaesthetic, bill Z758 instead.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- Z549A
- Description
- Fulguration Of Condylomata - 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
Fulguration of anal or perianal condylomata under local anaesthetic.
What it covers
Z549 is fulguration of condylomata under local anaesthetic, listed under Rectum (S28). Under general anaesthetic the code is Z758 (S28).
Treatment of intra- or perianal condylomata acuminata includes anoscopy (S27).
Billing rules
- Anoscopy is included (S27).
- Under general anaesthetic, bill Z758 instead (S28).
- If no anaesthetic is needed, claim the local anaesthetic listing (SP5).
- 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).
- Age premium applies for patients under 16 (GP64).
Related codes: Z758, Z543, Z757, Z548
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Rectum, page S28.
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