Surgical removal of a skin mass with histopathology to check for cancer.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$685–A$2,280 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$640–A$2,130 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$625–A$2,090 | |
| Perth WA | A$580–A$1,940 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$570–A$1,900 | |
| Darwin NT | A$570–A$1,900 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$570–A$1,900 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$560–A$1,860 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$560–A$1,860 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$555–A$1,845 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$545–A$1,825 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$540–A$1,805 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$540–A$1,805 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$540–A$1,805 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$530–A$1,765 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$525–A$1,750 |
Nationally A$570–A$1,900 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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