Billing code
Z712A — Prostate needle biopsy
Prostate needle biopsy
Bill for a needle biopsy of the prostate.
Watch for: Add E821 for the transperineal route; biopsy with drainage of a prostatic abscess is Z713.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $91.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- Z712A
- Description
- Prostate needle biopsy
- 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
Needle biopsy of the prostate. Add E821 when done by the transperineal method.
What it covers
Z712 is a needle biopsy of the prostate (U8). When it is done by the transperineal route, add E821 (U8).
Needle biopsy with drainage of a prostatic abscess is Z713 (U8).
Billing rules
- Independent operative procedure (Z code): if you did the major pre-operative visit in the prior 12 months, only a partial assessment is payable before it that day; if the major pre-operative visit is the same day, no other assessment before it (SP4).
- Add E821 for the transperineal method (U8).
- Marked # (premises, equipment and staff for the procedure aren't part of the fee) (U8, SP1).
- Age premium of 10–30% for patients under 16 (GP64).
Often billed with
- E821 when performed transperineally (U8).
Related codes: E821, Z713, S651, S650
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Male Genital Surgical Procedures, Prostate, page U8.
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