Myringoplasty and tympanomastoid procedures changes

From 1 November 2025 there will be changes to the co-claiming restrictions of 15 items for otolaryngology, head and neck services for myringoplasty and tympanomastoid procedures.

Page last updated: 03 October 2025

Items 41527, 41530, 41533, 41536, 41545, 41551, 41554, 41557, 41560, 41563, 41564, 41566, 41629, 41635 and 41638 will be amended to allow co-claiming with services in Subgroup 18 – Myringoplasty and Tympanomastoid Procedures when provided on separate sides. These changes ensure that the co-claiming restrictions of these items align with the original policy intent of the recommendations made by the MBS Review Taskforce, which were informed by advice from the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Committee.

Further information can be found in the factsheets below:
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