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ItemDescriptorMBS FeeClinic FeeActive
11215RETINAL ANGIOGRAPHY, multiple exposures of 1 eye with intravenous dye injection$143.45-Yes
11218RETINAL ANGIOGRAPHY, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection$177.30-Yes
11508Maximal symptom‑limited incremental exercise test using a calibrated cycle ergometer or treadmill, if: (a) the test is performed for the evaluation of: (i) breathlessness of uncertain cause from tests performed at rest; or (ii) breathlessness out of proportion with impairment due to known conditions; or (iii) functional status and prognosis in a patient with significant cardiac or pulmonary disease for whom complex procedures such as organ transplantation are considered; or (iv) anaesthetic and perioperative risks in a patient undergoing major surgery who is assessed as substantially above average risk after standard evaluation; and (b) the test has been requested by a specialist or consultant physician following professional attendance on the patient by the specialist or consultant physician; and (c) a respiratory scientist and a medical practitioner are in constant attendance during the test; and (d) the test is performed in a respiratory laboratory equipped with airway management and defibrillator equipment; and (e) there is continuous measurement of at least the following: (i) work rate; (ii) pulse oximetry; (iii) respired oxygen and carbon dioxide partial pressures and respired volumes; (iv) ECG; (v) heart rate and blood pressure; and (f) interpretation and preparation of a permanent report is provided by a specialist or consultant physician who is also responsible for the supervision of technical staff and quality assurance$339.25-Yes
11716Note: the service only applies if the patient meets one or more of the following and the requirements in Note: DR.1.1 Continuous ambulatory electrocardiogram recording for 12 or more hours, by a specialist or consultant physician, if the service: (a) is indicated for the evaluation of any of the following: (i) syncope; (ii) pre‑syncopal episodes; (iii) palpitations where episodes are occurring more than once a week; (iv) another asymptomatic arrhythmia is suspected with an expected frequency of greater than once a week; (v) surveillance following cardiac surgical procedures that have an established risk of causing dysrhythmia; and (b) utilises a system capable of superimposition and full disclosure printout of at least 12 hours of recorded electrocardiogram data (including resting electrocardiogram and the recording of parameters) and microprocessor based scanning analysis; and (c) includes interpretation and report; and (d) is not provided in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring; and (e) is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11717, 11723, 11735, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12207, 12208, 12210, 12213, 12215, 12217 or 12250 applies Applicable only once in any 4 week period Note: this services does not apply if the patient is being provided with the service as part of an episode of: hospital treatment; or hospital‑substitute treatment.$195.45-Yes
11801Clinical assessment of gastro‑oesophageal reflux disease that involves 48‑hour catheter‑free wireless ambulatory oesophageal pH monitoring, including administration of the device and associated endoscopy procedure for placement, analysis and interpretation of the data and all attendances for providing the service, if: (a) a catheter‑based ambulatory oesophageal pH monitoring: (i) has been attempted on the patient but failed due to clinical complications; or (ii) is not clinically appropriate for the patient due to anatomical reasons (nasopharyngeal anatomy) preventing the use of catheter‑based pH monitoring; and (b) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician with endoscopic training that is recognised by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (H) (Anaes.)$306.85-Yes
11820Capsule endoscopy to investigate an episode of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, using a capsule endoscopy device (including administration of the capsule, associated endoscopy procedure if required for placement, imaging, image reading and interpretation, and all attendances for providing the service on the day the capsule is administered) if: (a) the service is provided to a patient who: (i) has overt gastrointestinal bleeding; or (ii) has gastrointestinal bleeding that is recurrent or persistent, and iron deficiency anaemia that is not due to coeliac disease, and, if the patient also has menorrhagia, has had the menorrhagia considered and managed; and (b) an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy have been performed on the patient and have not identified the cause of the bleeding; and (c) the service has not been provided to the same patient on more than 2 occasions in the preceding 12 months; and (d) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician with endoscopic training that is recognised by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 30680, 30682, 30684 or 30686 applies$1434.10-Yes
12524RENAL FUNCTION TEST (without imaging procedure)$184.75-Yes
13207Biopsy of an embryo, from a patient who is eligible for a service described in item 73384 under clause 2.7.3A of the pathology services table (see PR.7.1), for the purpose of providing a sample for pre-implantation genetic testing—applicable to one or more tests performed in one assisted reproductive treatment cycle$128.90-Yes
13241Open surgical testicular sperm retrieval, unilateral, using operating microscope, including the exploration of scrotal contents, with biopsy, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, for male factor infertility, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13218 or 37604 applies (H) (Anaes.)$991.60-Yes
13251Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for the purpose of assisted reproductive technologies, for male factor infertility, excluding a service to which item 13203 or 13218 applies$487.60-Yes
135Professional attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of paediatrics, following referral of the patient to the consultant paediatrician by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the consultant paediatrician: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 137, 139, 289, 92140, 92141, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
137Professional attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a specialist or consultant physician (not including a general practitioner), following referral of the patient to the specialist or consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the specialist or consultant physician: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of an eligible disability is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 139, 289, 92140, 92141, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
139Professional attendance lasting at least 45 minutes, at a place other than a hospital, by a general practitioner (not including a specialist or consultant physician), for a patient aged under 25, if the general practitioner: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of an eligible disability is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 289, 92140, 92141, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$156.95-Yes
14201POLY-L-LACTIC ACID, one or more injections of, for the initial session only, for the treatment of severe facial lipoatrophy caused by antiretroviral therapy, when prescribed in accordance with the National Health Act 1953 - once per patient$276.30-Yes
14202POLY-L-LACTIC ACID, one or more injections of (subsequent sessions), for the continuation of treatment of severe facial lipoatrophy caused by antiretroviral therapy, when prescribed in accordance with the National Health Act 1953$139.85-Yes
14263Minor procedure on a patient by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of emergency medicine at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital, in conjunction with an attendance on the patient by the specialist described in item 5001, 5004, 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5016, 5017 or 5019 (Anaes.)$60.95-Yes
14264Procedure (except a minor procedure) on a patient by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of emergency medicine at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital, in conjunction with an attendance on the patient by the specialist described in item 5001, 5004, 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5016, 5017 or 5019 (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
14265Minor procedure on a patient by a medical practitioner (except a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of emergency medicine) at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital, in conjunction with an attendance on the patient by the practitioner described in item 5021, 5022, 5027, 5030, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5035 or 5036 (Anaes.)$45.65-Yes
14266Procedure (except a minor procedure) on a patient by a medical practitioner (except a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of emergency medicine) at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital, in conjunction with an attendance on the patient by the practitioner described in item 5021, 5022, 5027, 5030, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5035 or 5036 (Anaes.)$102.85-Yes
15900Breast, malignant tumour, targeted intraoperative radiation therapy, using an Intrabeam® or Xoft® Axxent® device, delivered at the time of breast‑conserving surgery (partial mastectomy or lumpectomy) for a patient who: (a) is 45 years of age or over; and (b) has a T1 or small T2 (less than or equal to 3 cm in diameter) primary tumour; and (c) has a histologic grade 1 or 2 tumour; and (d) has an oestrogen‑receptor positive tumour; and (e) has a node negative malignancy; and (f) is suitable for wide local excision of a primary invasive ductal carcinoma that was diagnosed as unifocal on conventional examination and imaging; and (g) has no contra‑indications to breast irradiation Applicable once per breast per lifetime (H)$291.60-Yes
16515Management of vaginal birth as an independent procedure, if the patient’s care has been transferred by another medical practitioner for management of the birth and the attending medical practitioner has not provided antenatal care to the patient, including all attendances related to the birth (Anaes.)$735.90-Yes
16564Evacuation of retained products of conception (placenta, membranes or mole) as a complication of confinement, with or without curettage of the uterus, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$254.30-Yes
16567Management of postpartum haemorrhage by special measures such as packing of uterus, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$371.90-Yes
16570Acute inversion of the uterus, vaginal correction of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$485.45-Yes
16571Cervix, repair of extensive laceration or lacerations (Anaes.)$371.90-Yes
16573Third degree tear, involving anal sphincter muscles and rectal mucosa, repair of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$303.00-Yes
18216Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner (H) (Anaes.)$221.55-Yes
18219Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour (H) (Anaes.)No direct fee-Yes
18222Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less$43.95-Yes
18225Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes$58.35-Yes
18226Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)$332.25-Yes
18227Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by a medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)No direct fee-Yes
18228Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$72.95-Yes
18230Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (not contrast agent) by any route, including transforaminal route (Anaes.)$278.10-Yes
18232Intrathecal or epidural injection (including translaminar and transforaminal approaches) of therapeutic substance or substances (anaesthetic, steroid or chemotherapeutic agents):(a) other than a service to which another item in this Group applies; and (b) not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)$221.55-Yes
18233EPIDURAL INJECTION of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)$221.55-Yes
18234Trigeminal nerve, primary branch (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular branches, excluding infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent or steroid, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18236Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch (including infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)$72.95-Yes
18238Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$43.95-Yes
18240RETROBULBAR OR PERIBULBAR INJECTION of an anaesthetic agent$109.15-Yes
18242GREATER OCCIPITAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)$43.95-Yes
18244Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$117.65-Yes
18248PHRENIC NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$103.35-Yes
18250SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$72.95-Yes
18252Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$117.65-Yes
18254Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$117.65-Yes
18256SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$72.95-Yes
18258INTERCOSTAL NERVE (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent$72.95-Yes
18260INTERCOSTAL NERVES (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent$103.35-Yes
18262Ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)$72.95-Yes
18264Pudendal nerve or dorsal nerve (or both), injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$117.65-Yes
18266Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not being associated with a brachial plexus block, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$72.95-Yes
18268OBTURATOR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$103.35-Yes
18270FEMORAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$103.35-Yes
18272SAPHENOUS, SURAL, POPLITEAL OR POSTERIOR TIBIAL NERVE, MAIN TRUNK OF, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent$72.95-Yes
18276PARAVERTEBRAL NERVES, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)$145.65-Yes
18278Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach$103.35-Yes
18280Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18282Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure (H)$117.65-Yes
18284Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)$172.20-Yes
18286Lumbar or pelvic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)$172.20-Yes
18288Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (H) (Anaes.)$172.20-Yes
18290Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent under image guidance, other than a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)$291.30-Yes
18292Nerve branch, destruction by a neurolytic agent under image guidance, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies or a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin except a service to which item 18354 applies (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18350Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of hemifacial spasm in a patient who is at least 12 years of age, including all such injections on any one day$145.65-Yes
18351Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of hemifacial spasm in a patient who is at least 18 years of age, including all such injections on any one day$145.65-Yes
18353Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox) or Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), including all such injections on any one day$291.30-Yes
18354Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of dynamic equinus foot deformity (including equinovarus and equinovalgus) due to spasticity from cerebral palsy, if: (a) the patient is at least 2 years of age; and (b) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each lower limb), including all injections per set (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18355IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of chronic sialorrhea in a patient who is at least 2 years of age, if the condition is due to a neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder, including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18360Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), or Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe focal spasticity, if: (a) the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (b) the spasticity is associated with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder; and (c) treatment is provided as: (i) second line therapy when standard treatment for the conditions has failed; or (ii) an adjunct to physical therapy; and (d) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each limb), including all injections per set; and (e) the treatment is not provided on the same occasion as a service mentioned in item 18365$145.65-Yes
18361Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe upper limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy if: (a) the patient is at least 2 years of age; and (b) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each upper limb), including all injections per set (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18362Botulinum Toxin type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, including all injections on any one day, if: (a) the patient is at least 12 years of age; and (b) the patient has been intolerant of, or has not responded to, topical aluminium chloride hexahydrate; and (c) the patient has not had treatment with botulinum toxin within the immediately preceding 4 months; and (d) if the patient has had treatment with botulinum toxin within the previous 12 months - the patient had treatment on no more than 2 separate occasions (Anaes.)$287.80-Yes
18365Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox) or Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb following an acute event, if: (a) the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (b) treatment is provided as: (i) second line therapy when standard treatment for the condition has failed; or (ii) an adjunct to physical therapy; and (c) the patient does not have established severe contracture in the limb that is to be treated; and (d) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each upper limb), including all injections per set; and (e) for a patient who has received treatment on 2 previous separate occasions - the patient has responded to the treatment$145.65-Yes
18366Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of strabismus, including all such injections on any one day and associated electromyography (Anaes.)$182.50-Yes
18368Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, including all such injections on any one day$311.50-Yes
18369Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of unilateral blepharospasm in a patient who is at least 18 years of age, including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)$52.55-Yes
18370Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of unilateral blepharospasm in a patient who is at least 12 years of age, including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)$52.55-Yes
18372Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of bilateral blepharospasm, in a patient who is at least 12 years of age; including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18374Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport) or IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of bilateral blepharospasm in a patient who is at least 18 years of age, including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
18375Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), intravesical injection of, with cystoscopy, for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including all such injections on any one day, if: (a) the urinary incontinence is due to neurogenic detrusor overactivity as demonstrated by urodynamic study of a patient with: (i) multiple sclerosis; or (ii) spinal cord injury; or (iii) spina bifida and who is at least 18 years of age; and (b) the patient has urinary incontinence that is inadequately controlled by anti-cholinergic therapy, as manifested by having experienced at least 14 episodes of urinary incontinence per week before commencement of treatment with botulinum toxin type A; and (c) the patient is willing and able to self-catheterise; and (d) the requirements relating to botulinum toxin type A under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme are complied with; and (e) treatment is not provided on the same occasion as a service described in item 104, 105, 110, 116, 119, 11900 or 11919 For each patient - applicable not more than once except if the patient achieves at least a 50% reduction in urinary incontinence episodes from baseline at any time during the period of 6 to 12 weeks after first treatment (Anaes.)$268.20-Yes
18377Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of chronic migraine, including all injections in 1 day, if: (a) the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (b) the patient has experienced an inadequate response, intolerance or contraindication to at least 3 prophylactic migraine medications before commencement of treatment with botulinum toxin, as manifested by an average of 15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 days of migraine, over a period of at least 6 months, before commencement of treatment with botulinum toxin; and (c) the requirements relating to botulinum toxin type A under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme are complied with For each patient-applicable not more than twice except if the patient achieves and maintains at least a 50% reduction in the number of headache days per month from baseline after 2 treatment cycles (each of 12 weeks duration)$145.65-Yes
18379Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), intravesical injection of, with cystoscopy, for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including all such injections on any one day, if: (a) the urinary incontinence is due to idiopathic overactive bladder in a patient: and (b) the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (c) the patient has urinary incontinence that is inadequately controlled by at least 2 alternative anti- cholinergic agents, as manifested by having experienced at least 14 episodes of urinary incontinence per week before commencement of treatment with botulinum toxin; and (d) the patient is willing and able to self-catheterise; and (e) treatment is not provided on the same occasion as a service mentioned in item 104, 105, 110, 116, 119, 11900 or 11919 For each patient-applicable not more than once except if the patient achieves at least a 50% reduction in urinary incontinence episodes from baseline at any time during the period of 6 to 12 weeks after first treatment (H) (Anaes.)$268.20-Yes
20100INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, salivary glands or superficial vessels of the head including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20102Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for plastic repair of cleft lip (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20120INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on external, middle or inner ear, including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20140INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on eye, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20146Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for biopsy of conjunctiva (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20147Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for squint repair (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20160Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intranasal procedures on nose or accessory sinuses, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20164Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for biopsy of soft tissue of the nose and accessory sinuses (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20170INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for intraoral procedures, including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20172Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for repair of cleft palate (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20174Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal tumour (H) (9 basic units)$207.90-Yes
20190Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on facial bones, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20210Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intracranial procedures, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
20216Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intracranial vascular procedures, including those for aneurysms or arterio‑venous abnormalities (H) (20 basic units)$462.00-Yes
20220Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
20225Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures (H) (12 basic units)$277.20-Yes
20300INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20320Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20350Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
20400INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
20401Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20402Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast, including implant reconstruction and exchange (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20403Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary dissection or sentinel node biopsy (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20405Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous flaps (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
20406Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal mammary node dissection (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
20420INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior part of the chest not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20440Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20450Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20474Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
20500Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
20520INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20522Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20540Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
20548Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
20560Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for: (a) open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest; or (b) percutaneous insertion of a valvular prosthesis (H) (20 basic units)$462.00-Yes
20600Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
20620Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
20630Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
20670Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for extensive spine or spinal cord procedures, or both (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
20690Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20700INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
20702INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for percutaneous liver biopsy (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20703Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons and fascia of the upper abdominal wall, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20706Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the upper abdomen, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20730INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper posterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20740Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20745Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for any of the following: (a) upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in association with acute gastrointestinal haemorrhage; (b) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; (c) upper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound; (d) percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; (e) upper gastrointestinal endoscopic mucosal resection of tumour (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20750Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs to the upper abdominal wall, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20752Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional hernia or wound dehiscence, or both (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20754Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on an omphalocele (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20756Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia (H) (9 basic units)$207.90-Yes
20770Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major upper abdominal blood vessels (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
20790Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures within the peritoneal cavity in the upper abdomen, including any of the following: (a) open cholecystectomy; (b) gastrectomy; (c) laparoscopic assisted nephrectomy; (d) bowel shunts (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
20792Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for partial hepatectomy (excluding liver biopsy) (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
20799Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra‑abdominal organ in the upper abdomen (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20800INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the lower anterior abdominal walls, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
20803Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons and fascia of the lower abdominal wall, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20806Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the lower abdomen (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20810Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20820INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue of the lower posterior abdominal wall (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20830Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs in lower abdomen, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20832Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional herniae or wound dehiscence, or both, of the lower abdomen (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20840Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for all open procedures within the peritoneal cavity in the lower abdomen, including appendicectomy, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20844Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for abdominoperineal resection, including pull through procedures, ultra low anterior resection and formation of bowel reservoir (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
20860Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in lower abdomen, including those on the urinary tract, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20862Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for renal procedures, including upper one‑third of ureter (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20880Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
20886Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra‑abdominal organ in the lower abdomen (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
20900INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the perineum not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
20902Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for anorectal procedures (including surgical haemorrhoidectomy, but not banding of haemorrhoids) (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20904Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical perineal procedures, including radical perineal prostatectomy or radical vulvectomy (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
20910INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for transurethral procedures (including urethrocystoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20911Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for endoscopic ureteroscopic surgery including laser procedures (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20920Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on external genitalia, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies. (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20924Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on undescended testis, unilateral or bilateral (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20940INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for per vagina and vaginal procedures (including biopsy of vagina, cervix or endometrium), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
20942Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for vaginal procedures (including repair operations and urinary incontinence procedures) (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20958Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for manual removal of retained placenta or for repair of vaginal or perineal tear following birth (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
20960Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for vaginal procedures in the management of post-partum haemorrhage, if the blood loss isgreater than 500 ml (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
21100INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior pelvic region (anterior to iliac crest), except external genitalia (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21110Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue of the pelvic region (posterior to iliac crest), except perineum (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21112Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the anterior iliac crest (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21114Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the posterior iliac crest (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21120Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the bony pelvis (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21150Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures for tumour of the pelvis, except hindquarter amputation (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
21160Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21170Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21195INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper leg (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21199INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of the upper leg (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21200Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving hip joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21202Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the hip joint (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21210Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving hip joint, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21220Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving upper two-thirds of femur, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21230Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving upper two-thirds of femur, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21260INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures involving veins of upper leg, including exploration (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21270Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures involving arteries of upper leg, including bypass graft, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21300Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the knee or popliteal area, or both (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21321Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of knee or popliteal area, or both (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21340Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on lower one‑third of femur, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21360Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on lower one‑third of femur (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21380Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on knee joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21382Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of knee joint (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21390Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula or patella, or any of them, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21392Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula or patella, or any of them (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21400Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on knee joint, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21420Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for cast application, removal or repair, involving knee joint, undertaken in a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21430Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of knee or popliteal area, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21432Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for repair of arteriovenous fistula of knee or popliteal area (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21440Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of knee or popliteal area, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21460INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of lower leg, ankle, or foot (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21461INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, or fascia of lower leg, ankle, or foot, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21462INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for closed procedures on lower leg, ankle, or foot (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21464Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedure of ankle joint (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21472Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for repair of Achilles tendon (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21480Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on bones of lower leg, ankle or foot, including amputation, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21490Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal or repair, undertaken in a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21500Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of lower leg, including bypass graft, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21520INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on veins of lower leg, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21600INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the shoulder or axilla (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21610Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of shoulder or axilla, including axillary dissection (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21620Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21622Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of shoulder joint (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21630Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular jointor shoulder joint, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21650Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of shoulder or axilla, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21652Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures for axillary‑brachial aneurysm (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
21670Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of shoulder or axilla (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21680Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for shoulder cast application, removal or repair, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies, when undertaken in a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21700INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper arm or elbow (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21710Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of upper arm or elbow, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21730Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the upper arm or elbow, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21732Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of elbow joint (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21740Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the upper arm or elbow, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21756Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on the upper arm or elbow (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21770Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of upper arm, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21780Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of upper arm, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21800INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the forearm, wrist or hand (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21810Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae of the forearm, wrist or hand (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21820Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21830Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21834Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the wrist joint (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21840Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the arteries of forearm, wrist or hand, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)$184.80-Yes
21850Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the veins of forearm, wrist or hand, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21860Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal or repair, when undertaken in a hospital (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21878Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves not more than 3% of total body surface (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21879Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves more than 3% but less than 10% of total body surface (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21880Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface (H) (7 basic units)$161.70-Yes
21881Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface (H) (9 basic units)$207.90-Yes
21882Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface (H) (11 basic units)$254.10-Yes
21883Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface (H) (13 basic units)$300.30-Yes
21884Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface (H) (15 basic units)$346.50-Yes
21885Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface (H) (17 basic units)$392.70-Yes
21886Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface (H) (19 basic units)$438.90-Yes
21887Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, if the area of burn involves 80% or more of total body surface (H) (21 basic units)$485.10-Yes
21900Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for hysterosalpingography (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21906Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography—lumbar or thoracic (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21908Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography—cervical (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21910Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography—posterior fossa (H) (9 basic units)$207.90-Yes
21912Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography—lumbar or thoracic (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21914Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography—cervical (H) (6 basic units)$138.60-Yes
21942Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for cardiac electrophysiological procedures including radio frequency ablation (H) (10 basic units)$231.00-Yes
21945Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lumbar puncture, cisternal puncture or epidural injection (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21952Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for diagnostic muscle biopsy to assess for malignant hyperpyrexia (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21965Initiation of the management of anaesthesia as a therapeutic procedure if there is a clinical need for anaesthesia, not for headache of any etiology (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
21990INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA when no procedure ensues (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
21992Initiation of the management of anaesthesia performed on a patient under the age of 10 years in connection with a procedure covered by an item that does not include the word “(Anaes.)” (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
21997INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA in connection with a procedure covered by an item that does not include the word "(Anaes.)", other than a service to which item 21965 or 21992 applies, if there is a clinical need for anaesthesia (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
22012Monitoring that: (a) is of one of the following types of blood pressure: (i) central venous blood pressure; (ii) pulmonary arterial blood pressure; (iii) systemic arterial blood pressure; (iv) cardiac intracavity blood pressure; and (b) is conducted by indwelling catheter; and (c) is performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia for a procedure and not as a service to which item 13876 applies; and (d) is performed, on a day, on a patient who: (i) is categorised as having a high risk of complications; or (ii) during the procedure develops either complications or a high risk of complications; and (e) has not previously been performed in those circumstances on the day on the patient for that type of blood pressure (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
22014Monitoring that: (a) is of one of the following types of blood pressure: (i) central venous blood pressure; (ii) pulmonary arterial blood pressure; (iii) systemic arterial blood pressure; (iv) cardiac intracavity blood pressure; and (b) is conducted by indwelling catheter; and (c) is performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia for a procedure (the current procedure) and not as a service to which item 13876 applies; and (d) is performed, on a day, on a patient: (i) who is categorised as having a high risk of complications or develops during the current procedure either complications or a high risk of complications; and (ii) for whom monitoring of that type of blood pressure to which item 22012 applies has already been performed on the day in association with the administration of anaesthesia for another discrete procedure; and (e) has not previously been performed in association with the current procedure for that type of blood pressure (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
22025Intra‑arterial cannulation when performed in association with the management of anaesthesia for a procedure for a patient who: (a) is categorised as having a high risk of complications; or (b) develops a high risk of complications during the procedure (H) (4 basic units)$92.40-Yes
22031Intrathecal or epidural injection (initial) of a therapeutic substance, with or without insertion of a catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for post‑operative pain management, other than a service associated with a service to which item 22036 applies (H) (5 basic units)$115.50-Yes
22036Intrathecal or epidural injection (subsequent) of a therapeutic substance, using an in‑situ catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for post‑operative pain, other than a service associated with a service to which item 22031 applies (H) (3 basic units)$69.30-Yes
22051Intra‑operative transoesophageal echocardiography—monitoring in real time the structure and function of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures, including assessment of blood flow, with appropriate permanent recording during procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest, other than a service associated with a service to which item 55130, 55135 or 21936 applies (H) (9 basic units)$207.90-Yes
22054Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography by an anaesthetist, where the service: (a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and (b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and (c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and (d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and (e) is not associated with a service to which item 21936, 22051, 55118, 55130 or 55135 applies; and (f) is provided on the same occasion as the administration of anaesthesia by the same anaesthetist (H) (18 basic units)$415.80-Yes
25205Assistance in the management of elective anaesthesia, if: (a) the patient has complex airway problems; or (b) the patient is a neonate; or (c) the patient is a paediatric patient and is receiving one or more of the following services: (i) invasive monitoring, either intravascular or transoesophageal; (ii) organ transplantation; (iii) craniofacial surgery; (iv) major tumour resection; (v) separation of conjoint twins; or (d) there is anticipated to be massive blood loss (greater than 50% of blood volume) during the procedure; or (e) the patient is critically ill, with multiple organ failure; or (f) the service time of the management of anaesthesia exceeds 6 hours and the assistance is provided to the exclusion of attendance on all other patients (H) (5 basic units)No direct fee-Yes
289Professional attendance lasting at least 45 minutes, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, following referral of the patient to the consultant psychiatrist by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the consultant psychiatrist: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 139, 92140, 92141, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
291Professional attendance lasting more than 45 minutes at consulting rooms by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if: (a) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by a medical practitioner in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner, for an assessment or management; and (b) during the attendance, the consultant: (i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and (iii) undertakes a comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and (c) the consultant decides that it is clinically appropriate for the patient to be managed by the referring practitioner without ongoing management by the consultant; and (d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes: (i) the comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and (ii) a management plan for the patient for the next 12 months that comprehensively evaluates the patient’s biopsychosocial factors and makes recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and (e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and management plan, and gives a copy, to: (i) the patient; and (ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and (f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 92435 applies has not been provided to the patient$535.95-Yes
293Professional attendance lasting more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, at consulting rooms by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if: (a) the patient is being managed by a medical practitioner or a participating nurse practitioner in accordance with a management plan prepared by the consultant in accordance with item 291 or item 92435; and (b) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by the medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner managing the patient, for review of the management plan and the associated comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and (c) during the attendance, the consultant: (i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and (iii) reviews the comprehensive diagnostic assessment and undertakes additional assessment as required; and (iv) reviews the management plan; and (d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes: (i) the revised comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and (ii) a revised management plan including updated recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and (e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and management plan, and gives a copy, to: (i) the patient; and (ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and (f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which item 291 or item 92435 applies has been provided to the patient; and (g) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 92436 or 92444 applies has not been provided to the patient$335.05-Yes
30001OPERATIVE PROCEDURE, not being a service to which any other item in this Group applies, being a service to which an item in this Group would have applied had the procedure not been discontinued on medical groundsNo direct fee-Yes
30003Burns, involving 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performedNot applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy$42.40-Yes
30006Burns, involving 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performedNot applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy$54.20-Yes
30007Burns, involving 10% or more of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performedNot applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy$181.30-Yes
30026SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, not on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.)$60.95-Yes
30029SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, not on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.)$105.00-Yes
30032SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial (Anaes.)$96.20-Yes
30035SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
30038SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, not on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.)$105.00-Yes
30042SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, other than on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue, other than a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.)$216.45-Yes
30045SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
30049SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF WOUND OF, other than wound closure at time of surgery, on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)$216.45-Yes
30052FULL THICKNESS LACERATION OF EAR, EYELID, NOSE OR LIP, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)$296.30-Yes
30058Post‑operative haemorrhage, control of, under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$168.40-Yes
30061SUPERFICIAL FOREIGN BODY, REMOVAL OF, (including from cornea or sclera), as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$27.45-Yes
30064SUBCUTANEOUS FOREIGN BODY, removal of, requiring incision and exploration, including closure of wound if performed, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$128.20-Yes
30068FOREIGN BODY IN MUSCLE, TENDON OR OTHER DEEP TISSUE, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$322.85-Yes
30071Diagnostic biopsy of skin, as an independent procedure, if the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$60.95-Yes
30072Diagnostic biopsy of mucous membrane, as an independent procedure, if the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$60.95-Yes
30075DIAGNOSTIC BIOPSY OF LYMPH NODE, MUSCLE OR OTHER DEEP TISSUE OR ORGAN, as an independent procedure, if the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
30078DIAGNOSTIC DRILL BIOPSY OF LYMPH NODE, DEEP TISSUE OR ORGAN, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$56.50-Yes
30081DIAGNOSTIC BIOPSY OF BONE MARROW by trephine using open approach, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$128.20-Yes
30084DIAGNOSTIC BIOPSY OF BONE MARROW by trephine using percutaneous approach where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$68.60-Yes
30087DIAGNOSTIC BIOPSY OF BONE MARROW by aspiration or PUNCH BIOPSY OF SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$34.30-Yes
30090DIAGNOSTIC BIOPSY OF PLEURA, PERCUTANEOUS 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$149.95-Yes
30093DIAGNOSTIC NEEDLE BIOPSY OF VERTEBRA, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$200.15-Yes
30094DIAGNOSTIC PERCUTANEOUS ASPIRATION BIOPSY of deep organ using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$221.00-Yes
30097Personal performance of a Synacthen Stimulation Test, including associated consultation; by a medical practitioner with resuscitation training and access to facilities where life support procedures can be implemented, if: serum cortisol at 0830-0930 hours on any day in the preceding month has been measured at greater than 100 nmol/L but less than 400 nmol/L; or in a patient who is acutely unwell and adrenal insufficiency is suspected.$113.35-Yes
30099SINUS, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)$105.00-Yes
30103SINUS, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)$214.55-Yes
30104Pre-auricular sinus, excision of, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.)$148.10-Yes
30105Pre‑auricular sinus, excision of, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.)$192.45-Yes
30107Excision of ganglion, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)$256.50-Yes
30166Removal of redundant abdominal skin and lipectomy, as a wedge excision, for functional problems following significant weight loss equivalent to at least 5 body mass index points and if there has been a stable weight for a period of at least 6 months prior to surgery, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$874.95-Yes
30175Radical abdominoplasty, with repair of rectus diastasis, excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, and transposition of umbilicus, not being a laparoscopic procedure, if:(a) the patient has an abdominal wall defect as a consequence of pregnancy; and(b) the patient: (i) has a diastasis of at least 3cm measured by diagnostic imaging prior to this service; and(ii) has either or both of the following: (A) at least moderately severe pain or discomfort at the site of the diastasis in the abdominal wall during functional use and the pain or discomfort has been documented in the patient’s records by the practitioner providing the service;(B) low back pain or urinary symptoms likely due to rectus diastasis and the pain or symptoms have been documented in the patient’s records by the practitioner providing the service; and (iii) has failed to respond to non-surgical conservative treatment, that must have included physiotherapy; and(iv) has not been pregnant in the last 12 months; and (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30176, 30177, 30179, 30651, 30655, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 appliesApplicable once per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1131.65-Yes
30176Radical abdominoplasty, with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies, if the patient has previously had a massive intra-abdominal or pelvic tumour surgically removed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1149.80-Yes
30177Lipectomy, excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue associated with redundant abdominal skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, in conjunction with a radical abdominoplasty, with or without repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30175, 30176, 30179, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies, if: (a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non-surgical) treatment; and (b) the redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1149.80-Yes
30179Circumferential lipectomy, as an independent procedure, to correct circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, with or without a radical abdominoplasty, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies, if: (a) the circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat is complicated by intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non-surgical) treatment; and (b) the circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1415.20-Yes
30180AXILLARY HYPERHIDROSIS, partial excision for (Anaes.)$159.25-Yes
30183Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (H) (Anaes.)$287.60-Yes
30196Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane that has been: (a) proven by histopathology; or (b) confirmed by the opinion of a specialist in the specialty of dermatology or plastic surgery where a specimen has been submitted for histologic confirmation; removal of, by serial curettage, or carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision‑ablation, including any associated cryotherapy or diathermy (Anaes.)$147.25-Yes
30207Skin lesions, multiple injections with glucocorticoid preparations (Anaes.)$52.00-Yes
30210Keloid and other skin lesions, extensive, multiple injections of glucocorticoid preparations, if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (Anaes.)$190.10-Yes
30226MUSCLE, excision of (LIMITED), or fasciotomy (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
30229Muscle, excision of (extensive) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
30232MUSCLE, RUPTURED, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)$260.80-Yes
30235Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$344.95-Yes
30238FASCIA, DEEP, repair of, FOR HERNIATED MUSCLE (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
30241BONE TUMOUR, INNOCENT, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$415.75-Yes
30246PAROTID DUCT, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)$804.75-Yes
30251Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve, including: (a) removal of tumour; and (b) exposure or mobilisation of facial nerve; other than a service associated with a service to which item 39321, 39324, 39327 or 39330 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2241.90-Yes
30266Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures. (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
30269Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (H) (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
30272Tongue, partial excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$344.95-Yes
30275Radical excision of intra oral tumour, with or without resection of mandible, including dissection of lymph glands of neck, unilateral, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31423, 31426, 31429, 31432, 31435 or 31438 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2056.35-Yes
30278Tongue tie, repair of, other than: (a) a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies; or (b) a service associated with a service to which item 45009 applies (Anaes.)$54.20-Yes
30281Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a patient at least 2 years old, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45009 applies (Anaes.)$139.35-Yes
30293Cervical oesophagostomy, or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$519.65-Yes
30299Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in an axilla, using preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and/or lymphotropic dye injection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$828.50-Yes
30305Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection along internal mammary chain (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$828.55-Yes
30311Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for cutaneous melanoma, using preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and/or lymphotropic dye injection, if: (a) the primary lesion is greater than 1.0 mm in depth (or at least 0.8 mm in depth in the presence of ulceration); and (b) appropriate excision of the primary melanoma has occurred; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which item 30075, 30078, 30299, 30305, 30329, 30332, 30618, 30820, 31423, 52025 or 52027 appliesApplicable to only one lesion per occasion on which the service is provided (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$726.10-Yes
30323Excision of phaeochromocytoma or extraadrenal paraganglioma via endoscopic or open approach. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1592.20-Yes
30324Excision of an adrenocortical tumour or hyperplasia via endoscopic or open approach. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1592.20-Yes
30329LYMPH NODES of GROIN, limited excision of (Anaes.)$288.05-Yes
30330LYMPH NODES of GROIN, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$838.45-Yes
30332Lymph nodes of axilla, limited excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$404.50-Yes
30336Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1213.50-Yes
30382Enterocutaneous fistula, repair of, if dissection and resection of bowel is performed, with or without anastomosis or formation of a stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1524.60-Yes
30384Open or minimally invasive excision of a retroperitoneal mass, 4 cm or greater in largest dimension, lasting more than 3 hours, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1592.20-Yes
30387Laparoscopy or laparotomy when an operation is performed on abdominal, retroperitoneal or pelvic viscera, excluding lymph node biopsy, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$740.75-Yes
30390Laparoscopy, diagnostic, with or without aspiration of fluid, on a patient 10 years of age or over, if no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$256.50-Yes
30392RADICAL OR DEBULKING OPERATION for advanced intra-abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$786.90-Yes
30409LIVER BIOPSY, percutaneous (Anaes.)$203.45-Yes
30411LIVER BIOPSY by wedge excision when performed in conjunction with another intraabdominal procedure (Anaes.)$103.60-Yes
30412Liver biopsy by core needle, when performed in conjunction with another intra‑abdominal procedure (H) (Anaes.)$61.10-Yes
30414LIVER, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)$804.75-Yes
30422LIVER, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)$787.80-Yes
30425LIVER, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or debridement of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1524.60-Yes
30439Intraoperative ultrasound of biliary tract, or operative cholangiography, if the service: (a) is performed in association with an intra-abdominal procedure; and (b) is not associated with a service to which item 30442 or 30445 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$216.45-Yes
30442CHOLEDOCHOSCOPY in conjunction with another procedure (Anaes.)$216.45-Yes
30458TRANSDUODENAL OPERATION ON SPHINCTER OF ODDI, involving 1 or more of, removal of calculi, sphincterotomy, sphincteroplasty, biopsy, local excision of peri-ampullary or duodenal tumour, sphincteroplasty of the pancreatic duct, pancreatic duct septoplasty, with or without choledochotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1182.90-Yes
30460CHOLECYSTODUODENOSTOMY, CHOLECYSTOENTEROSTOMY, CHOLEDOCHOJEJUNOSTOMY or Roux-en-Y as a bypass procedure when no prior biliary surgery performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1006.15-Yes
30461Radical resection of porta hepatis (including associated neuro-lymphatic tissue), for cancer, suspected cancer or choledochal cyst, including bile duct excision and biliary-enteric anastomoses, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30440, 30451 or 31454 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1724.60-Yes
30469Biliary stricture, repair of, after one or more operations on the biliary tree (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2007.55-Yes
30472Repair of bile duct injury, including immediate reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1554.95-Yes
30473Oesophagoscopy (not being a service associated with a service to which item 41822 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (1 or more such procedures), with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30478 or 30479 applies. (Anaes.)$206.60-Yes
30478Oesophagoscopy (other than a service associated with a service to which item 41822 or 41825 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy, panendoscopy or push enteroscopy, one or more such procedures, if: (a) the procedures are performed using one or more of the following endoscopic procedures: (i) polypectomy; (ii) sclerosing or adrenalin injections; (iii) banding; (iv) endoscopic clips; (v) haemostatic powders; (vi) diathermy; (vii) argon plasma coagulation; and (b) the procedures are for the treatment of one or more of the following: (i) upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding; (ii) polyps; (iii) removal of foreign body; (iv) oesophageal or gastric varices; (v) peptic ulcers; (vi) neoplasia; (vii) benign vascular lesions; (viii) strictures of the gastrointestinal tract; (ix) tumorous overgrowth through or over oesophageal stents; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30473 or 30479 applies (H) (Anaes.)$286.50-Yes
30481Percutaneous gastrostomy (initial procedure): (a) including any associated imaging services; and (b) excluding the insertion of a device for the purpose of facilitating weight loss (H) (Anaes.)$416.45-Yes
30482PERCUTANEOUS GASTROSTOMY (repeat procedure): (a) including any associated imaging services; and (b) excluding the insertion of a device for the purpose of facilitating weight loss (Anaes.)$296.15-Yes
30488Small bowel intubation—as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$105.00-Yes
30515Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy), enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy, as an independent procedure or in combination with another procedure, only if required for irresectable obstruction, other than a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)$821.70-Yes
30520Gastric tumour, 2 cm or greater in diameter, removal of, by local excision, by laparoscopic or open approach, including any associated anastomosis, excluding polypectomy, other than a service to which item 30518 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.15-Yes
30559Oesophagus, local excision for tumour of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.15-Yes
30560Oesophageal perforation, repair of, by abdominal or thoracic approach, including thoracic drainage (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1100.95-Yes
30574NOTE: Multiple Operation and Multiple Anaesthetic rules apply to this item Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal procedure and during which a specimen is collected and sent for pathological testing (Anaes.)$71.90-Yes
30584Pancreatico duodenectomy (Whipple’s procedure), with or without preservation of pylorus, including any of the following (if performed):(a) cholecystectomy;(b) pancreatico-biliary anastomosis;(c) gastro-jejunal anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3499.65-Yes
30594PANCREATECTOMY for pancreatitis following previously attempted drainage procedure or partial resection (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2541.05-Yes
30600Emergency repair of diaphragmatic laceration or hernia, following recent trauma, by any approach, including when performed in conjunction with another procedure indicated as a result of abdominal or chest trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)$906.60-Yes
30601Diaphragmatic hernia, congenital, or delayed presentation of traumatic rupture, repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach, on a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1116.85-Yes
30611Benign tumour of soft tissue (other than tumours of skin, cartilage and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 31345 and lipomata), removal of, by surgical excision, on a patient under 10 years of age, if the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$657.25-Yes
30615Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
30621Repair of symptomatic umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia requiring mesh or other repair, by open or minimally invasive approach, in a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service to which item 30651, 30655, 38365, 38467, 38477, 38484, 38485, 38490, 38493, 38499, 38502, 38510, 38512, 38513, 38515, 38516, 38517, 38519, 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38557, 38670, 38703, 38742 or 38764 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$475.40-Yes
30622Caecostomy, enterostomy, colostomy, enterotomy, colotomy, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, gastrotomy, reduction of intussusception, removal of Meckel’s diverticulum, suture of perforated peptic ulcer, simple repair of ruptured viscus, reduction of volvulus, pyloroplasty or drainage of pancreas, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
30623Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (if no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed), on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
30626Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure if the time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$794.25-Yes
30627Laparoscopy, diagnostic, if no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.)$333.55-Yes
30635Varicocele, surgical correction of, including microsurgical techniques, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 30627, 30641, 30642 or 30644 applies—one procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$340.40-Yes
30640Repair of large and irreducible scrotal hernia, if surgery exceeds 2 hours, in a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service to which item 30615, 30621, 30648, 30651 or 30655 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1067.35-Yes
30643Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy, with or without excision of spermatic cord lesion, for a patient under 10 years of age, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30629, 30630 or 30642 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
30644Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy, with or without excision of spermatic cord lesion, for a patient at least 10 years of age, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30629, 30630 or 30642 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
30648Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, by open or minimally invasive approach, on a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service to which item 30615 or 30651 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$541.95-Yes
30651Ventral hernia repair involving primary fascial closure by suture, with or without onlay mesh or insertion of intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair, without closure of the defect or advancement of the rectus muscle toward the midline, by open or minimally invasive approach, in a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30621, 30655 or 30657 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
30652Recurrent groin hernia regardless of size of defect, repair of, with or without mesh, by open or minimally invasive approach, in a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
30655Ventral hernia, repair of, with advancement of the rectus muscles to the midline using a retro-rectus, pre-peritoneal or sublay technique, by open or minimally invasive approach, in a patient 10 years of age or over, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30621 or 30651 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1067.35-Yes
30661Minor surgical repair following a complication from the circumcision of a penis, when performed in conjunction with a service to which an item in Group T7 or Group T10 applies, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45206 applies (H) (Anaes.)$447.50-Yes
30662Complex surgical repair following a complication from the circumcision of a penis, including single stage local flap, if indicated, to repair one defect, on genitals (other than a service associated with a service to which item 37819, 37822, 45200, 45201, 45202, 45203 or 45206 applies) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$894.80-Yes
30664Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with single operator, single use peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy (POCPS) and biopsy, for the diagnosis of biliary strictures for a patient for whom: (a) a previous ERCP service has been provided; and (b) results from guided brush cytology or intraductal biopsy (or both) are indeterminate Applicable not more than 2 times in a 12 month period, or not more than 3 times in a 12 month period if the patient has been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$682.95-Yes
30672COCCYX, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$519.65-Yes
30676Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, definitive excision of (H) (Anaes.)$442.20-Yes
30679Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (H) (Anaes.)$112.35-Yes
30680Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding if the patient: (a) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (b) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) has had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed that did not identify the cause of the bleeding; not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30682 or 30686) (H) (Anaes.)$1364.90-Yes
30682Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding if the patient: (a) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (b) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) has had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed that did not identify the cause of the bleeding; not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30680 or 30684) (H) (Anaes.)$1364.90-Yes
30684Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, with one or more of the following procedures—snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe, laser coagulation or argon plasma coagulation, for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding if the patient: (a) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (b) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) has had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed that did not identify the cause of the bleeding; not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30682 or 30686) (H) (Anaes.)$1679.65-Yes
30686Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, with one or more of the following procedures—snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe, laser coagulation or argon plasma coagulation, for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding if the patient: (a) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (b) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) has had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed that did not identify the cause of the bleeding; not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30680 or 30684) (H) (Anaes.)$1679.65-Yes
30688Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, for the staging of one or more of oesophageal, gastric or pancreatic cancer, not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30484, 30485, 30491 or 30494) and other than a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis (H) (Anaes.)$425.75-Yes
30690Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, with fine needle aspiration (including aspiration of the locoregional lymph nodes if performed, for the staging of one or more of oesophageal, gastric or pancreatic cancer), not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30484, 30485, 30491 or 30494) and other than a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis (H) (Anaes.)$657.20-Yes
30692Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, for the diagnosis of one or more of pancreatic, biliary or gastric submucosal tumours, not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30484, 30485, 30491 or 30494) and other than a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis (H) (Anaes.)$425.75-Yes
30694Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, with fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis of one or more of pancreatic, biliary or gastric submucosal tumours, not in association with another item in this Subgroup (other than item 30484, 30485, 30491 or 30494) and other than a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis (H) (Anaes.)$657.20-Yes
30721Laparotomy or laparoscopy, or laparoscopy converted to laparotomy, with or without associated biopsies, including the division of adhesions (if performed, but only if the time taken to divide adhesions is 45 minutes or less), if no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$563.75-Yes
30722Laparotomy or laparoscopy, on a patient 10 years of age or over, including any of the following procedures (if performed, and including division of one or more adhesions, but only if the time taken to divide the adhesions is 45 minutes or less): (a) colostomy; (b) colotomy; (c) cholecystostomy; (d) enterostomy; (e) enterotomy; (f) gastrostomy; (g) gastrotomy; (h) caecostomy; (i) gastric fixation by cardiopexy; (j) reduction of intussusception; (k) simple repair of ruptured viscus (including perforated peptic ulcer); (l) reduction of volvulus; (m) drainage of pancreas (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
30724Laparotomy or laparoscopy with division of adhesions, lasting more than 45 minutes but less than 2 hours, performed either:(a) as a primary procedure; or(b) when the division of adhesions is performed in conjunction with another primary procedure—to provide access to a surgical field (but excluding mobilisation or normal anatomical dissection of the organ or structure for which the primary procedure is being carried out) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$610.95-Yes
30725Laparotomy or laparoscopy for intestinal obstruction or division of extensive, complex adhesions, lasting 2 hours or more, performed either:a) as a primary procedure; orb) when the division of adhesions is performed in conjunction with another procedure—to provide access to a surgical field, but excluding mobilisation or normal anatomical dissection of the organ or structure for which the other procedure is being carried out (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1082.75-Yes
30730Small intestine, resection of, including either of the following:(a) a small bowel diverticulum (such as Meckel’s procedure) with anastomosis;(b) stricturoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1129.10-Yes
30760Vagotomy, with or without gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty or other drainage procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$686.10-Yes
30761Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, by laparoscopy or laparotomy, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision (with or without gastric resection), including either of the following (if performed):(a) vagotomy and pyloroplasty;(b) gastroenterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)$885.15-Yes
30763Gastric tumour, 2cm or greater in diameter, removal of, by local excision, by endoscopic approach, including any required anastomosis, excluding polypectomy, other than a service to which item 30518 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$787.80-Yes
30791Pancreatic necrosectomy, by open, laparoscopic or endoscopic approach, excluding aftercare, subsequent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$508.30-Yes
30810Exploration of pancreas or duodenum for endocrine tumour, including associated imaging, either: (a) followed by local excision of tumour; or (b) when, after extensive exploration, no tumour is found (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1338.30-Yes
30820Lymph node of neck, biopsy of, by open procedure, if the specimen excised is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)$214.55-Yes
31000Mohs surgery of skin tumour located on the head, neck, genitalia, hand, digits, leg (below knee) or foot, utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—6 or fewer sections (Anaes.)$677.70-Yes
31001Mohs surgery of skin tumour located on the head, neck, genitalia, hand, digits, leg (below knee) or foot, utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—7 to 12 sections (inclusive) (Anaes.)$847.00-Yes
31002Mohs surgery of skin tumour located on the head, neck, genitalia, hand, digits, leg (below knee) or foot, utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—13 or more sections (Anaes.)$1016.40-Yes
31003Mohs surgery of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—6 or fewer sections Not applicable to a service performed in association with a service to which item 31000 applies (Anaes.)$677.70-Yes
31004Mohs surgery of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—7 to 12 sections (inclusive) Not applicable to a service performed in association with a service to which item 31001 applies (Anaes.)$847.00-Yes
31005Mohs surgery of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the procedure, if the specialist is recognised by the Australasian College of Dermatologists as an approved Mohs surgeon—13 or more sections Not applicable to a service performed in association with a service to which item 31002 applies (Anaes.)$1016.40-Yes
31206Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is not more than 10 mm in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$111.40-Yes
31211Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is more than 10 mm, but not more than 20 mm, in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$143.60-Yes
31216Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of and suture, if: (a) the lesion size is more than 20 mm in diameter; and (b) the removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$167.55-Yes
31220Tumours (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), lipomas, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than scars removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of 4 to 10 lesions and suture, if: (a) the size of each lesion is not more than 10 mm in diameter; and (b) each removal is from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) all of the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$250.20-Yes
31221Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than scars removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of 4 to 10 lesions, if: (a) the size of each lesion is not more than 10 mm in diameter; and (b) each removal is from a mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) each site of excision is closed by suture; and (d) all of the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$250.20-Yes
31225Tumours (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), lipomas, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than scars removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of more than 10 lesions, if: (a) the size of each lesion is not more than 10 mm in diameter; and (b) each removal is from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane by surgical excision (other than by shave excision); and (c) each site of excision is closed by suture; and (d) all of the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$444.85-Yes
31227Tumour, lipoma or cyst, removal of single lesion by excision and suture, where removal is from subcutaneous tissue and the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$156.25-Yes
31245Skin and subcutaneous tissue, extensive excision of, in the treatment of suppurative hydradenitis (excision from axilla, groin or natal cleft) or sycosis barbae or nuchae (excision from face or neck) (H) (Anaes.)$430.40-Yes
31250GIANT HAIRY or COMPOUND NAEVUS, excision of an area at least 1 percent of body surface where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)$430.40-Yes
31340Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or more of, if clinically indicated, and if: (a) the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation; and (b) a malignant tumour of skin covered by item 31000, 31001, 31002, 31003, 31004, 31005, 31356, 31358, 31359, 31361, 31363, 31365, 31367, 31369, 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383 is excised (Anaes.)No direct fee-Yes
31344Lipoma, removal of, by surgical excision or liposuction, if:(a) the lesion:(i) is subcutaneous and 150mm or more in diameter; or(ii) is submuscular, intramuscular or involves dissection of a named nerve or vessel and is 50 mm or more in diameter; and(b) a specimen of the excised lipoma is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$736.95-Yes
31345Lipoma, removal of, by surgical excision or liposuction, if:(a) the lesion is: (i) subcutaneous and 50 mm or more in diameter but less than 150 mm in diameter; or(ii) sub fascial; and (b) the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)$246.10-Yes
31346Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to one regional area for contour problems of abdominal, upper arm or thigh fat because of repeated insulin injections, if: (a) the lesion is subcutaneous; and (b) the lesion is 50 mm or more in diameter; and (c) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the need for this service is documented in the patient notes (Anaes.)$246.10-Yes
31350Benign tumour of soft tissue (other than tumours of skin, cartilage and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 31345 and lipomata), removal of, by surgical excision, on a patient 10 years of age or over, if the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$505.50-Yes
31355MALIGNANT TUMOUR of SOFT TISSUE, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage and bone, removal of by surgical excision, where histological proof of malignancy has been obtained, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$833.55-Yes
31356Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 6 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$258.20-Yes
31357Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 6 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$127.90-Yes
31358Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 6 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$316.00-Yes
31359Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia (the applicable site); and (b) the necessary excision area is at least one third of the surface area of the applicable site; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (H) (Anaes.)$385.15-Yes
31360Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 6 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$196.00-Yes
31361Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$217.80-Yes
31362Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$156.25-Yes
31363Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$284.95-Yes
31364Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$196.00-Yes
31365Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31369, 31370, 31371, 31372, 31373, 31377, 31378 or 31379), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31356, 31358, 31359, 31361 or 31363; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$184.65-Yes
31366Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31357, 31360, 31362 or 31364; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$111.40-Yes
31367Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31356, 31358, 31359, 31361 or 31363; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$249.20-Yes
31368Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31357, 31360, 31362 or 31364; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with item 45201 (Anaes.)$146.50-Yes
31369Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31356, 31358, 31359, 31361 or 31363; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$286.85-Yes
31370Non-malignant skin lesion (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), including a cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31357, 31360, 31362 or 31364; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$167.55-Yes
31371Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 6 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$416.45-Yes
31372Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$360.15-Yes
31373Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple-areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$416.25-Yes
31374Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31371, 31372 or 31373; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$328.85-Yes
31375Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31371, 31372 or 31373; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$353.90-Yes
31376Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant connective tissue tumour of skin or merkel cell carcinoma of skin, definitive surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), including excision of the primary tumour bed, if: (a) the tumour is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31371, 31372 or 31373; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and (d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (Anaes.)$410.20-Yes
31377Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 6 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$127.90-Yes
31378Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, or from a contiguous area; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 6 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$196.00-Yes
31379Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 14 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$156.25-Yes
31380Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from face, neck, scalp, nipple‑areola complex, distal lower limb (distal to, and including, the knee) or distal upper limb (distal to, and including, the ulnar styloid); and (b) the necessary excision diameter is 14 mm or more; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$196.00-Yes
31381Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is less than 15 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$111.40-Yes
31382Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is at least 15 mm but not more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; not in association with a service to which item 45201 applies (Anaes.)$146.50-Yes
31383Clinically suspected melanoma, surgical excision of (other than by shave excision) including repair (if performed), if: (a) the lesion is excised from any part of the body not covered by item 31377, 31378, 31379 or 31380; and (b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 30 mm; and (c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)$167.55-Yes
31386Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:(a) the lesion is excised from the head or neck; and(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 50 mm; and(c) the excision involves at least 2 critical areas (eyelid, nose, ear, mouth); and(d) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and(e) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; and(f) the service is not covered by item 31387 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$833.55-Yes
31387Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:(a) the lesion is excised from the head or neck; and(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 70 mm; and(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and(d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; and(e) the service is not covered by item 31386 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$750.05-Yes
31388Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:(a) the lesion is excised from the trunk or limbs; and(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 120 mm; and(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and(d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$675.00-Yes
31400Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour (other than tumour of the lip), excision of, if: (a) the tumour is not more than 20 mm in diameter; and (b) histological confirmation of malignancy is obtained (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$304.60-Yes
31403MALIGNANT UPPER AERODIGESTIVE TRACT TUMOUR more than 20mm and up to and including 40mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.)$351.50-Yes
31406Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than 40 mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, if histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$585.80-Yes
31409PARAPHARYNGEAL TUMOUR, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1820.05-Yes
31412RECURRENT OR PERSISTENT PARAPHARYNGEAL TUMOUR, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2241.90-Yes
31454Laparoscopy or laparotomy with drainage of bile, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$657.20-Yes
31466ANTIREFLUX OPERATION BY FUNDOPLASTY, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, revision procedure, by laparoscopy or open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1524.65-Yes
31468Para-oesophageal hiatus hernia, repair of, with complete reduction of hernia, resection of sac and repair of hiatus, with or without fundoplication, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30756 or 31466 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1675.00-Yes
31500Breast, benign lesion up to and including 50 mm in diameter, including simple cyst, fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease, open surgical biopsy or excision of, with or without frozen section histology (H) (Anaes.)$303.30-Yes
31503Breast, benign lesion more than 50 mm in diameter, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$404.50-Yes
31506BREAST, ABNORMALITY detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$455.10-Yes
31509Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (H) (Anaes.)$404.50-Yes
31512Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology, other than a service associated with a service to which:(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and(b) item 31513, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side (if performed by the same medical practitioner)(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.45-Yes
31513Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with simultaneous reshaping of the breast parenchyma using techniques such as round block or rotation flaps, other than a service associated with a service to which:(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and(b) item 31512, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.60-Yes
31514Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with simultaneous ipsilateral pedicled breast reduction, including repositioning of the nipple, other than a service associated with a service to which:(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and(b) item 31512, 31513, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1429.60-Yes
31515BREAST, TUMOUR SITE, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.)$508.85-Yes
31516BREAST, MALIGNANT TUMOUR, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology when targeted intraoperative radiation therapy (using an Intrabeam® or Xoft® Axxent® device) is performed concurrently, if the patient satisfies the requirements mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g) of item 15900 Applicable only once per breast per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1011.40-Yes
31530Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, if imaging has demonstrated:(a) microcalcification of lesion; or(b) impalpable lesion less than one cm in diameter;including pre-operative localisation of lesion, if performed, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31548 applies$694.90-Yes
31537Insertion of a marker clip into a breast, including axilla, following a breast biopsy and using imaging (but not including the associated imaging), if additional surgery, neoadjuvant systemic therapy, follow up imaging or radiation may be required and the insertion is for any of the following reasons: (a) to mark the site of a lesion that has been totally or almost completely removed; (b) to confirm biopsy site if multiple lesions are present; (c) to confirm biopsy site of an ill-defined lesion; (d) future surgery or preoperative localisation is considered to be potentially difficult due to lesion conspicuity; (e) preoperative localisation is likely to be carried out using a modality different from the biopsy modality; (f) for correlation across modalities for diagnostic reasons (Anaes.)$221.00-Yes
31548Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31530 applies (Anaes.)$233.30-Yes
31557Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$404.50-Yes
31560ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$404.50-Yes
31563Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of, with or without flap repair, if the nipple cannot readily be everted manually (Anaes.)$302.95-Yes
31566ACCESSORY NIPPLE, excision of (Anaes.)$151.60-Yes
31569Adjustable gastric band, placement of, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.15-Yes
31572Gastric bypass by Roux-en-Y including associated anastomoses, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity not being associated with a service to which item 30515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1219.55-Yes
31575Sleeve gastrectomy, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.15-Yes
31578Gastroplasty (excluding by gastric plication), with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$991.15-Yes
31581Gastric bypass by biliopancreatic diversion with or without duodenal switch including gastric resection and anastomoses, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1219.55-Yes
31584Surgical reversal of previous bariatric procedure, including revision or conversion, if:a) the previous procedure involved any of the following:(i) placement of adjustable gastric banding;(ii) gastric bypass;(iii) sleeve gastrectomy;(iv) gastroplasty (excluding gastric plication);(v) biliopancreatic diversion; and(b) any of items 31569 to 31581 applied to the previous procedureother than a service associated with a service to which item 31585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1795.55-Yes
31587Adjustment of gastric band as an independent procedure including any associated consultation$114.30-Yes
31590Adjustment of gastric band reservoir, repair, revision or replacement of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$293.75-Yes
32015TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2161.10-Yes
32018TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION; ABDOMINAL RESECTION (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1832.55-Yes
32021TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION; PERINEAL RESECTION (Assist.)$657.20-Yes
32036SACROCOCCYGEAL AND PRESACRAL TUMOUR excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2230.25-Yes
32051TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2702.45-Yes
32054TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2480.35-Yes
32057TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)$657.20-Yes
32072SIGMOIDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy$55.80-Yes
32075Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), under general anaesthesia, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.)$87.55-Yes
32084Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 32222 to 32228 or 32230 applies (H) (Anaes.)$129.95-Yes
32096RECTAL BIOPSY, full thickness, to diagnose or exclude Hirschsprung's Disease, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.)$299.80-Yes
32105Anorectal carcinoma—per anal full thickness excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$564.60-Yes
32106Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum, if:(a) clinically appropriate; and(b) removal requires dissection within the peritoneal cavity;excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform and not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1591.85-Yes
32108RECTAL TUMOUR, transsphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1166.20-Yes
32118Treatment of external rectal prolapse, or of symptomatic high grade rectal intussusception (the rectum descends to the level of or into the anal canal, confirmed by diagnostic imaging): (a) by minimally invasive surgery involving: (i) ventral dissection of the extra-peritoneal rectum; and (ii) suspension of the rectum from the sacral promontory by means of a prosthesis; and (b) including suspension of the vagina if performed, and any associated repair; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 35595 or 35597 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1718.55-Yes
32129ANAL SPHINCTER, repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$740.40-Yes
32131RECTOCELE, transanal repair of rectocele (Anaes.) (Assist.)$622.50-Yes
32139Operative treatment of symptomatic haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32135 or 32233 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$428.95-Yes
32150Operation for anal fissure, including excision, injection of Botulinum toxin or sphincterotomy, excluding dilatation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$299.80-Yes
32156Anal fistula, subcutaneous, excision of (H) (Anaes.)$153.60-Yes
32159ANAL FISTULA, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.)$388.75-Yes
32162ANAL FISTULA, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.)$564.60-Yes
32165Operative treatment of anal fistula, repair by mucosal advancement flap, including ligation of inter-sphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) or other complex sphincter sparing surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$740.40-Yes
32171Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, with or without faecal disimpaction, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.)$103.60-Yes
32183INTESTINAL SLING PROCEDURE prior to radiotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.)$655.20-Yes
32225Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient who has a high risk of colorectal cancer due to having had a previous colonoscopy that: (a) revealed 10 or more adenomas; or (b) included a piecemeal, or possibly incomplete, excision of a large, sessile polyp; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable 4 times in any 12 month period (H) (Anaes.)$390.05-Yes
32231Rectal tumour, per anal excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$388.75-Yes
32232Rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using a rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum if clinically appropriate and excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32106 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1054.00-Yes
32233Perineal repair of rectal prolapse, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32139 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$748.55-Yes
32235Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of one or more of (Anaes.)$142.85-Yes
32500Varicose veins, multiple injections of sclerosant using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation, one or both legs, if: (a) proximal reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer has been demonstrated; and (b) the service is not for cosmetic purposes; and (c) the service is not associated with: (i) any other varicose vein operation on the same leg (excluding aftercare); or (ii) a service on the same leg (excluding aftercare) to which any of the following items apply: (A) 35200; (B) 59970 to 60078; (C) 60500 to 60509; (D) 61109 Applicable to a maximum of 6 treatments in a 12 month period (Anaes.)$128.10-Yes
32504VARICOSE VEINS, multiple excision of tributaries, with or without division of 1 or more perforating veins - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32507, 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies on the same leg (Anaes.)$312.25-Yes
32508Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno‑femoral or sapheno‑popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the great or small saphenous veins in one leg of a patient, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$622.50-Yes
32511Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno‑femoral and sapheno‑popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the great or small saphenous veins in one leg of a patient, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$925.45-Yes
32514Varicose veins, ligation of the great or small saphenous vein in the same leg of a patient, with or without stripping, by re‑operation for recurrent veins in the same territory—one leg—including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1081.20-Yes
32517Varicose veins, ligation of the great and small saphenous vein in the same leg of a patient, with or without stripping, by re‑operation for recurrent veins in either territory—one leg—including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1392.25-Yes
32520Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) of the patient demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$622.50-Yes
32522Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins of the patient demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$925.45-Yes
32523Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include endovenous laser therapy or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$622.50-Yes
32526Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include endovenous laser therapy or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$925.45-Yes
32528Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using cyanoacrylate adhesive, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser therapy; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service include all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$622.50-Yes
32529Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using cyanoacrylate adhesive, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser therapy; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)$925.45-Yes
32766ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$921.20-Yes
33070Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$982.20-Yes
33075ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1249.45-Yes
33080INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1525.20-Yes
33116Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (repair), replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1632.05-Yes
33118INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision of common iliac aneurysms) not being a service associated with a service to which item 33119 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1842.35-Yes
33119Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (repair), replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1813.50-Yes
33121INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2026.60-Yes
33130ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1614.20-Yes
33136FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3052.65-Yes
33139FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1851.15-Yes
33142False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1728.25-Yes
33157RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2894.85-Yes
33175RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE EXTREMITIES, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1374.35-Yes
33178RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1747.70-Yes
33181RUPTURED INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2136.80-Yes
33509AORTIC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1658.10-Yes
33518Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, other than a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1482.55-Yes
33815MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1000.00-Yes
33818MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1166.80-Yes
33821MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1333.40-Yes
33824MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.90-Yes
33827MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1491.30-Yes
33830MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1710.55-Yes
33833MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1552.90-Yes
33836MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1851.15-Yes
33839MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2166.75-Yes
33845LAPAROTOMY for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$745.80-Yes
33848EXTREMITY, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$745.80-Yes
34100MAJOR ARTERY OF NECK, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$824.70-Yes
34106Artery or vein (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, other than a service associated with another vascular procedure except those services to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$340.30-Yes
34109TEMPORAL ARTERY, biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$394.75-Yes
34121ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1289.45-Yes
34124ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1412.50-Yes
34127ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABDOMEN, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1851.15-Yes
34142COELIAC ARTERY, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1289.45-Yes
34148CAROTID ASSOCIATED TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is 4cm or less in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1675.55-Yes
34151CAROTID ASSOCIATED TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2289.50-Yes
34154Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2728.30-Yes
34157NECK, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1386.10-Yes
34160AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2596.60-Yes
34163AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3333.50-Yes
34166AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo-bifemoral grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3333.50-Yes
34169INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM TRUNK, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1851.15-Yes
34172INFECTED AXILLO-FEMORAL OR FEMORO-FEMORAL GRAFT, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1508.85-Yes
34175INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM EXTREMITIES, excision of including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1386.10-Yes
34530Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital, on a patient 10 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.)$238.20-Yes
34533Isolated limb perfusion, including cannulation of artery and vein at commencement of procedure, regional perfusion for chemotherapy, or other therapy, repair of arteriotomy and venotomy at conclusion of procedure (excluding after‑care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1447.25-Yes
34539TUNNELLED CUFFED CATHETER, OR SIMILAR DEVICE, removal of, by open surgical procedure (Anaes.)$238.20-Yes
34540Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.)$309.70-Yes
34818VENOUS VALVE, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1245.70-Yes
35200OPERATIVE ARTERIOGRAPHY OR VENOGRAPHY, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative procedure on an artery or vein, 1 site (Anaes.)$200.10-Yes
35324ANGIOSCOPY not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)$355.80-Yes
35327ANGIOSCOPY combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)$476.85-Yes
35401Vertebroplasty, for one or more fractures in one or more vertebrae, for the treatment of a painful osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture of the thoracolumbar spinal segment (T11, T12, L1 or L2), if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician practicing in the specialist's or consultant physician's speciality of diagnostic radiology, neurosurgery, neurology or orthopaedic surgery; and (b) the specialist or consultant physician has undertaken appropriate training in the vertebroplasty procedure; and (c) pain is severe (numeric rated pain score greater than or equal to 7 out of 10); and (d) the symptoms are poorly controlled by opiate therapy; and (e) the severe pain duration is 3 weeks or less; and (f) there is MRI (or SPECT‑CT if MRI unavailable) evidence of acute vertebral fracture Applicable only once for the same fracture, but is applicable for a new fracture of the same vertebra or vertebrae (H) (Anaes.)$796.55-Yes
35404DOSIMETRY, HANDLING AND INJECTION OF SIR-SPHERES for selective internal radiation therapy of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies The procedure must be performed by a specialist or consultant physician recognised in the specialties of nuclear medicine or radiation oncology on an admitted patient in a hospital. To be claimed once in the patient's lifetime only.$404.35-Yes
35513Bartholin's abscess, cyst or gland, excision of (Anaes.)$258.65-Yes
35527Urethral caruncle, symptomatic excision of, if: (a) conservative management has failed; or (b) there is a suspicion of malignancy (H) (Anaes.)$170.40-Yes
35533Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, for repair of: (a) female genital mutilation; or (b) an anomaly associated with a major congenital anomaly of the uro-gynaecological tract other than a service associated with a service to which item 35536, 37836, 37050, 37842, 37851 or 43882 applies (Anaes.)$408.10-Yes
35536Vulva, wide local excision or hemivulvectomy, one or both procedures, for suspected malignancy or vulval lesions with a high risk of malignancy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$406.50-Yes
35551Pelvic lymph nodes, radical excision of, unilateral, or sentinel node dissection (including any pre-operative injection) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
35552Pelvic lymph nodes, radical excision of, unilateral or sentinel node dissection, following similar previous dissection, radiation or chemotherapy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1622.85-Yes
35554VAGINA, DILATATION OF, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes.)$50.70-Yes
35557Vagina, complete excision of benign tumour (including Gartner duct cyst), with histological documentation (Anaes.)$250.15-Yes
35566VAGINAL SEPTUM, excision of, for correction of double vagina (Anaes.) (Assist.)$463.40-Yes
35568Procedures for the management of symptomatic upper vaginal (vault or cervical) prolapse by sacrospinous or ilococcygeus fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$728.60-Yes
35569PLASTIC REPAIR TO ENLARGE VAGINAL ORIFICE (Anaes.)$187.65-Yes
35570Anterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse: (a) involving repair of urethrocele and cystocele; and (b) using native tissue without graft; other than a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$646.15-Yes
35571Posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse: (a) involving repair of one or more of the following: (i) perineum; (ii) rectocoele; (iii) enterocoele; and (b) using native tissue without graft; other than a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$646.15-Yes
35573Anterior and posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse: (a) involving anterior and posterior compartment defects; and (b) using native tissue without graft; other than a service associated with a service to which item 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$969.25-Yes
35577Manchester (Donald Fothergill) operation for pelvic organ prolapse, involving either or both of the following: (a) cervical amputation; (b) anterior and posterior native tissue vaginal wall repairs without graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)$786.90-Yes
35581Vaginal procedure for excision of graft material in symptomatic patients with graft related complications (including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure), less than 2cm2 in its maximum area, either singly or in multiple pieces, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35582 or 35585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$646.15-Yes
35582Vaginal procedure for excision of graft material in symptomatic patients with graft related complications (including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure), 2cm2 or more in its maximum area, either singly or in multiple pieces, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35581 or 35585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$969.25-Yes
35585Abdominal procedure, by open, laparoscopic or robot‑assisted approach, if the service: (a) is for the removal of graft material: (i) in symptomatic patients with graft related complications (including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure); or (ii) where the graft has penetrated adjacent organs such as the bladder (including urethra) or bowel; and (b) if required—includes retroperitoneal dissection, and mobilisation, of either or both of the bladder and bowel; other than a service associated with a service to which item 35581 or 35582 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1718.55-Yes
35591Rectovaginal fistula repair of, by vaginal route approach, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35592, 35596, 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
35595Procedure for the management of symptomatic vaginal vault or cervical prolapse, by uterosacral ligament suspension, by any approach, without graft, if the uterosacral ligaments are separately identified, transfixed and then incorporated into rectovaginal and pubocervical fascia of the vaginal vault, including cystoscopy to check ureteric integrity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$728.60-Yes
35596Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, other than a service to which item 35591, 35592, 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
35599Stress incontinence, procedure using a female synthetic mid-urethral sling, with diagnostic cystoscopy to assess the integrity of the lower urinary tract, other than a service associated with a service to which item 36812 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$884.10-Yes
35609Cervix, cone biopsy or amputation (H) (Anaes.)$254.30-Yes
35610Cervix, cone biopsy for histologically proven malignancy (H) (Anaes.)$445.05-Yes
35615Vulva or vagina, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies$82.10-Yes
35620Endometrial biopsy for pathological assessment in women with abnormal uterine bleeding or post-menopausal bleeding (Anaes.)$62.25-Yes
35626Hysteroscopy for investigation of suspected intrauterine pathology, with or without local anaesthesia, including any associated endometrial biopsy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35630 applies$261.45-Yes
35630Hysteroscopy for investigation of suspected intrauterine pathology if performed under general anaesthesia, including any associated endometrial biopsy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 applies (H) (Anaes.)$213.50-Yes
35631Operative laparoscopy, including any of the following:(a) unilateral or bilateral ovarian cystectomy;(b) salpingo-oophorectomy;(c) salpingectomy for tubal pathology (including ectopic pregnancy by tubal removal or salpingostomy, but excluding sterilisation);(d) excision of mild endometriosis;not being a service associated with a service to which any other intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal procedure item (other than item 30724 or 30725) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$830.05-Yes
35632Complicated operative laparoscopy, including either or both of the following:(a) excision of moderate endometriosis;(b) laparoscopic myomectomy for a myoma of at least 4cm, including incision and repair of the uterus;not being a service associated with a service to which any other intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal procedure item (other than item 30724 or 30725 or 35658) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1037.45-Yes
35637Operative laparoscopy, including any of the following: (a) excision or ablation of minimal endometriosis; (b) division of pathological adhesions; (c) sterilisation by application of clips, division, destruction or removal of tubes; not being a service associated with another laparoscopic procedure (H) NOTE: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$474.30-Yes
35640Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage), if performed under:(a) general anaesthesia; or(b) epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block; or(c) sedation;including procedures (if performed) to which item 35626 or 35630 applies (Anaes.)$213.50-Yes
35641Severe endometriosis, laparoscopic resection of, involving 2 of the following procedures:(a) resection of the pelvic side wall including dissection of endometriosis or scar tissue from the ureter;(b) resection of the Pouch of Douglas; (c) resection of an ovarian endometrioma greater than 2 cm in diameter;(d) dissection of bowel from uterus from the level of the endocervical junction or above (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1449.70-Yes
35643Evacuation of the contents of the gravid uterus by curettage or suction curettage, if performed under:(a) local anaesthesia; or(b) general anaesthesia; or(c) epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block; or(d) sedation;including procedures (if performed) to which item 35626 or 35630 applies (Anaes.)$254.30-Yes
35644Cervix, ablation by electrocoagulation diathermy, laser or cryotherapy, with colposcopy, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, for previously biopsy confirmed HSIL (CIN 2/3) in a patient with a Type 1 or 2 (completely visible) transformation zone, if there is:(a) no evidence of invasive or glandular disease; and(b) no discordance between cytology and previous histology;not being a service associated with a service to which item 35647 or 35648 applies (Anaes.)$237.55-Yes
35645Cervix, ablation by electrocoagulation diathermy, laser or cryotherapy, with colposcopy, including any local anaesthesia or biopsies, in conjunction with ablative therapy of additional areas of biopsy proven high grade intraepithelial lesions of one or more sites of the vagina, vulva, urethra or anus, for previously biopsy confirmed HSIL (CIN2/3) in a patient with a Type 1 of 2 (completely visible) transformation zone, if there is:(a) no evidence of invasive or glandular disease; and(b) no discordance between cytology and previous histology;not being a service associated with a service to which item 35647 or 35648 applies (Anaes.)$371.80-Yes
35647Cervix, complete excision of the endocervical transformation zone, using large loop or laser therapy, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies (Anaes.)$237.55-Yes
35648Cervix, complete excision of the endocervical transformation zone, using large loop or laser therapy, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in conjunction with ablative treatment of additional areas of biopsy-proven high grade intraepithelial lesions of one or more sites of the vagina, vulva, urethra or anus (Anaes.)$371.80-Yes
35661Hysterectomy, abdominal, that concurrently requires extensive retroperitoneal dissection with exposure of one or both ureters and complex side wall dissection, including when performed with one or more of the following procedures:(a) salpingectomy;(b) oophorectomy;(c) excision of ovarian cyst(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1968.05-Yes
35667Radical hysterectomy or radical trachelectomy (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy, including excision of any one or more of the following:(a) parametrium;(b) paracolpos;(c) upper vagina;(d) contiguous pelvic peritoneum;utilising nerve sparing techniques and involving ureterolysis, if performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1858.90-Yes
35668Hysterectomy, radical (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) including excision of any one or more of the following:(a) parametrium;(b) paracolpos;(c) upper vagina;(d) contiguous pelvic peritoneum;utilising nerve sparing techniques and involving ureterolysis, if performed in a patient with malignancy and previous pelvic radiation or chemotherapy treatment (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2159.65-Yes
35673Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, one or more, one or both sides, inclusive of a posterior culdoplasty, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35657 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$884.00-Yes
35674Ultrasound guided needling and injection of ectopic pregnancy (H)$242.50-Yes
35691STERILISATION BY INTERRUPTION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES, when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section NOTE: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explantory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$185.10-Yes
35694Tuboplasty (salpingostomy or salpingolysis), unilateral or bilateral, one or more procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$743.85-Yes
35697Microsurgical or laparoscopic tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), UNILATERAL or BILATERAL, 1 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1103.80-Yes
35703HYDROTUBATION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES as a nonrepetitive procedure (Anaes.)$78.75-Yes
35717Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst—one or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, including adhesiolysis, for benign disease (including ectopic pregnancy by tubal removal or salpingostomy), not being a service associated with hysterectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$995.25-Yes
35720Radical debulking, involving the radical excision of a macroscopically disseminated gynaecological malignancy from the pelvic cavity, including resection of peritoneum from the following:(a) the pelvic side wall;(b) the pouch of Douglas;(c) the bladder;for macroscopic disease confined to the pelvis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35721 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1860.60-Yes
35721Radical debulking, involving the radical excision of a macroscopically disseminated gynaecological malignancy from the abdominal and pelvic cavity, where cancer has extended beyond the pelvis, including any of the following:(a) resection of peritoneum over any of the following: (i) the diaphragm; (ii) the paracolic gutters; (iii) the greater or lesser omentum; (iv) the porta hepatis;(b) cytoreduction of recurrent gynaecological malignancy from the abdominal cavity following previous abdominal surgery, radiation or chemotherapy;(c) cytoreduction of recurrent gynaecological malignancy from the pelvic cavity following previous pelvic surgery, radiation or chemotherapy;not being a service to which a service associated with a service to which item 35720 or 35726 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3721.20-Yes
35753Hysterectomy, complex laparoscopic, by any approach, including endometrial sampling, with either or both of the following procedures:(a) unilateral or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (excluding salpingectomy);(b) excision of moderate endometriosis or ovarian cyst;including any associated laparoscopy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35595 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1012.05-Yes
35754Hysterectomy, complex laparoscopic, by any approach, that concurrently requires either extensive retroperitoneal dissection or complex side wall dissection, or both, with any of the following procedures (if performed):(a) endometrial sampling; (b) unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy, oophorectomy or salpingo-oophorectomy;(c) excision of ovarian cyst; (d) any other associated laparoscopy; not being a service associated with a service to which item 35595 or 35641 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1955.70-Yes
35756Hysterectomy, laparoscopic, by any approach, if the procedure is completed by open hysterectomy for control of bleeding or extensive pathology, including any associated laparoscopy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35595 or 35641 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1669.20-Yes
35759Procedure for the control of post operative haemorrhage following gynaecological surgery, under general anaesthesia, utilising a vaginal, abdominal or laparoscopic approach if no other procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$657.20-Yes
36504Rigid cystoscopy using blue light with hexaminolevulinate as an adjunct to white light, including catheterisation, with biopsy of bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36505, 36507, 36508, 36812, 36830, 36836, 36840, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203 or 37215 applies (H) (Anaes.)$343.90-Yes
36505RIGID CYSTOSCOPY using blue light with hexaminolevulinate as an adjunct to white light, including catheterisation, with urethroscopy with or without urethral dilatation, not being a service associated with any other urological endoscopic procedure on the lower urinary tract except a service to which item 37327 applies. (Anaes.)$270.25-Yes
36525Nephrectomy, partial, by open, laparoscopic or robot‑assisted approach: (a) if complicated by previous surgery or ablative procedure on the same kidney; or (b) for a patient with a solitary functioning kidney; or (c) for a patient with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 60ml/min/1.73m2; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1836.65-Yes
36531Nephroureterectomy, complete, by open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted approach, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1350.75-Yes
36532Nephroureterectomy, for tumour, by open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted approach, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures, other than a service to which item 36533 applies or a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1938.65-Yes
36533Nephroureterectomy, for tumour, by open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted approach, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures, if complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney or ureter, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2291.35-Yes
36552NEPHROSTOMY or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
36558Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.05-Yes
36561Renal biopsy, performed under image guidance (closed) (Anaes.)$201.20-Yes
36573DIVIDED URETER, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
36576Kidney, exposure and exploration of, including repair or nephrectomy, for trauma, by open, laparoscopic or robot‑assisted approach, other than a service associated with: (a) any other procedure performed on the kidney, renal pelvis or renal pedicle; or (b) a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1350.75-Yes
36579Ureterectomy, complete or partial: (a) for a tumour within the ureter, proven by histopathology at the time of surgery; or (b) for congenital anomaly; with or without associated bladder repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
36612URETER, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.05-Yes
36615Ureterolysis, unilateral, with or without repositioning of the ureter, for obstruction of the ureter, if: (a) the obstruction: (i) is evident either radiologically or by proximal ureteric dilatation at operation; and (ii) is secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis; and (b) there is biopsy proven fibrosis, endometriosis or cancer at the site of the obstruction at time of surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
36627Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with or without any one or more of; stone extraction, biopsy or diathermy, not being a service to which item 36639 or 36645 applies (Anaes.)$806.55-Yes
36654PYELOSCOPY, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone from the renal pelvis or calyces, or biopsy or diathermy of the renal pelvis or calyces, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36656 applies to a procedure performed in the same collecting system (Anaes.) (Assist.)$971.90-Yes
36656PYELOSCOPY, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus extraction of 2 or more stones in the renal pelvis or calyces or destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy, or laser in the renal pelvis or calyces, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36654 applies to a procedure performed in the same collecting system (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1243.95-Yes
36800BLADDER, catheterisation of, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.)$32.15-Yes
36806Ureteroscopy, of one ureter: (a) with or without one or more of the following: (i) cystoscopy; (ii) endoscopic incision of pelviureteric junction or ureteric stricture; (iii) ureteric meatotomy; (iv) ureteric dilatation; and (b) with either or both of the following: (i) extraction of stone from the ureter; (ii) biopsy or diathermy of the ureter; other than: (c) a service associated with a service to which item 36803 or 36812 applies; or (d) a service associated with a service, performed on the same ureter, to which item 36809, 36824 or 36848 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.05-Yes
36809Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or ureteric dilatation, plus destruction of stone in the ureter with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy, or laser, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803 or 36812 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 36806, 36824 or 36848 applies to a procedure performed on the same ureter (Anaes.) (Assist.)$971.90-Yes
36812Either or both of cystoscopy and urethroscopy, with or without urethral dilatation, other than a service associated with any other urological endoscopic procedure on the lower urinary tract (Anaes.)$194.45-Yes
36821Cystoscopy with one or more of ureteric dilatation, insertion of ureteric stent, or brush biopsy of ureter or of renal pelvis, unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$377.05-Yes
36822Cystoscopy, with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral: (a) guided by fluoroscopic imaging of the upper urinary tract; and (b) including one or more of ureteric dilatation, insertion of ureteric stent, or brush biopsy of ureter or of renal pelvis; other than a service associated with a service to which item 36818, 36821 or 36830 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$538.45-Yes
36836Cystoscopy with biopsy of bladder, other than a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36830, 36840, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203 or 37215 applies (Anaes.)$268.20-Yes
36851Cystoscopy, with injection into bladder wall, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 or 18379 applies (H) (Anaes.)$268.20-Yes
37000BLADDER, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
37004BLADDER, repair of rupture (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.05-Yes
37008Open cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic, other than: (a) a service to which item 37011 applies; or (b) a service associated with a service to which item 37245 applies; or (c) another open bladder procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$485.85-Yes
37014BLADDER, total excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1243.95-Yes
37015Bladder, total excision of, following previous open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted surgery, or radiation therapy or chemotherapy to the pelvis (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1492.70-Yes
37020BLADDER DIVERTICULUM, excision or obliteration of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
37039Bladder stress incontinence, sling procedure for, using a non-autologous biological sling (Anaes.) (Assist.)$786.90-Yes
37040Bladder stress incontinence, sling procedure for, using a non-adjustable synthetic male sling system, other than a service associated with a service to which item 37042 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1063.10-Yes
37042Bladder stress incontinence—sling procedure for, using autologous fascial sling, including harvesting of sling, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1063.10-Yes
37046Suprapubic or perineal procedure for excision of graft material, either singly or in multiple pieces, for a symptomatic patient with graft related complications (including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure), if not more than one service to which this item applies has been provided to the patient by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months (Anaes.) (Assist.)$807.85-Yes
37208PROSTATE, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by items 37201, 37203, 37207 or 37245 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.)$651.10-Yes
37209PROSTATE, and/or SEMINAL VESICLE/AMPULLA OF VAS, unilateral or bilateral, total excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item number 37210 or 37211 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1506.20-Yes
37210Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the prostate (where clinically indicated) with or without bladder neck reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 30627, 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1858.90-Yes
37211Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the prostate (where clinically indicated): (a) with or without bladder neck reconstruction; and (b) with pelvic lymphadenectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 30627, 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2257.50-Yes
37213Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the prostate (where clinically indicated): (a) complicated by: (i) previous radiation therapy (including brachytherapy) on the prostate; or (ii) previous ablative procedures on the prostate; and (b) with bladder neck reconstruction; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 30627, 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2788.10-Yes
37214Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the prostate (where clinically indicated): (a) complicated by: (i) previous radiation therapy (including brachytherapy) on the prostate; or (ii) previous ablative procedures on the prostate; and (b) with bladder neck reconstruction and pelvic lymphadenectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 30627, 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3386.60-Yes
37215Prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (H) (Anaes.)$485.85-Yes
37216Prostate or prostatic bed, needle biopsy of, by the transrectal route, using prostatic ultrasound guidance and obtaining one or more prostatic specimens, being a service associated with a service to which item 55603 applies (Anaes.)$163.85-Yes
37218Prostate, injection into, one or more, excluding insertion of fiduciary markers (Anaes.)$161.35-Yes
37219Prostate or prostatic bed, needle biopsy of, by the transperineal route, using prostatic ultrasound guidance and obtaining one or more prostatic specimens, being a service associated with a service to which item 55600 or 55603 applies (Anaes.)$393.25-Yes
37226Prostate or prostatic bed, needle biopsy of, using prostatic magnetic resonance imaging techniques and obtaining 1 or more prostatic specimens. (Anaes.)$327.70-Yes
37300URETHRAL SOUNDS, passage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$54.35-Yes
37306URETHRA, repair of rupture of distal section (Anaes.) (Assist.)$758.05-Yes
37309URETHRA, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
37318Urethroscopy, with or without cystoscopy, with one or more of biopsy, diathermy, visual laser destruction of urethral calculi or removal of foreign body or calculi (H) (Anaes.)$322.65-Yes
37339Periurethral or transurethral injection of urethral bulking agents for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 or 18379 applies (Anaes.)$279.85-Yes
37369URETHRA, excision of prolapse of (Anaes.)$217.70-Yes
37372Urethral diverticulum, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
37375URETHRAL SPHINCTER, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1350.75-Yes
37408PENIS, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)$544.00-Yes
37411Penis, repair of avulsion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
37415Penis, injection of, for the investigation and treatment of erectile dysfunction. Applicable not more than twice in a 36‑month period$54.35-Yes
37418Penis, correction of chordee with incision or excision of fibrous plaque or plaques, with or without mobilisation of one or both of the neuro-vascular bundle and urethra (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.95-Yes
37423Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora, in conjunction with partial penectomy or penile epispadias secondary repair, either as primary or secondary procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1078.75-Yes
37435PENIS, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$108.85-Yes
37438Scrotum, partial excision of, for histologically proven malignancy or infection (Anaes.) (Assist.)$322.65-Yes
37601SPERMATOCELE OR EPIDIDYMAL CYST, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes.)$322.65-Yes
37604Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy, unilateral or bilateral, other than a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (H) (Anaes.)$322.65-Yes
37605Transcutaneous sperm retrieval, unilateral, from either the testis or the epididymis, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, for male factor infertility, excluding a service to which item 13218 applies. (Anaes.)$435.65-Yes
37606Open surgical sperm retrieval, unilateral, including the exploration of scrotal contents, with or without biopsy, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, for male factor infertility, performed in a hospital, other than a service to which item 13218 or 37604 applies (H) (Anaes.)$646.90-Yes
37623VASOTOMY OR VASECTOMY, unilateral or bilateral NOTE: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.)$268.20-Yes
37800PATENT URACHUS, excision of, on a patient 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$608.15-Yes
37801PATENT URACHUS, excision of, when performed on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
37821HYPOSPADIAS, distal, 1 stage repair, on a patient 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$971.90-Yes
37822HYPOSPADIAS, distal, 1 stage repair, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1263.50-Yes
37824HYPOSPADIAS, proximal, 1 stage repair, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1351.25-Yes
37825HYPOSPADIAS, proximal, 1 stage repair, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1756.60-Yes
37827HYPOSPADIAS, staged repair, first stage, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.)$622.50-Yes
37828HYPOSPADIAS, staged repair, first stage, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$809.20-Yes
37830Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage, on a patient 10 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$806.55-Yes
37831Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1048.65-Yes
37833Hypospadias, repair of urethral fistula, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.90-Yes
37834Hypospadias, repair of urethral fistula, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$500.50-Yes
37836EPISPADIAS, staged repair, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)$810.70-Yes
37839EPISPADIAS, staged repair, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)$918.75-Yes
37842Exstrophy of bladder or epispadias, primary or secondary repair with or without bladder neck tightening, with or without ureteric reimplantation (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1783.75-Yes
38206Right heart catheterisation with left heart catheterisation via the right heart or by another procedure, with any one or more of the following: (a) fluoroscopy; (b) oximetry; (c) dye dilution curves; (d) cardiac output measurements by any method; (e) shunt detection; (f) exercise stress test; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252 or 38254 applies (H) (Anaes.)$749.65-Yes
38244Note: (acute coronary syndrome) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (b) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (c) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (d) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which 38200, 38203, 38206, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies (H) (Anaes.)$1031.40-Yes
38247Note: (acute coronary syndrome - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (b) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries; and (c) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts); and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38248, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies (H) (Anaes.)$1652.50-Yes
38248Note: (stable coronary syndrome) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the of Note: TR.8.3 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17B; and (b) as part of the management of the patient; and (c) with placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies—applicable each 3 months (H) (Anaes.)$1031.40-Yes
38249Note: (stable coronary syndrome - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.3 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17B; and (b) as part of the management of the patient; and (c) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries; and (d) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts); and (e) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (f) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38251 or 38252 applies—applicable once each 3 months (H) (Anaes.)$1652.50-Yes
38251Note: (pre-operative assessment) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a symptomatic patient with valvular or other non-coronary structural heart disease; and (b) as part of the management of the patient for: (i) pre-operative assessment for planning non-coronary cardiac surgery, including by transcatheter approaches; or (ii) evaluation of valvular heart disease or other non-coronary structural heart disease where clinical impression is discordant with non-invasive assessment; and (c) with placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249 or 38252 applies—applicable once each 12 months (H) (Anaes.)$1031.40-Yes
38252Note: (pre-operative assessment - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a symptomatic patient with valvular or other non-coronary structural heart disease; and (b) as part of the management of the patient for: (i) pre-operative assessment for planning non-coronary cardiac surgery, including by transcatheter approaches; or (ii) evaluation of valvular heart disease or other non-coronary structural heart disease where clinical impression is discordant with non-invasive assessment; and (c) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries; and (d) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts); and (e) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (f) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249 or 38251 applies—applicable once each 12 months (H) (Anaes.)$1652.50-Yes
38275Myocardial biopsy, by cardiac catheterisation (H) (Anaes.)$347.85-Yes
38287Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving one atrial chamber (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2448.10-Yes
38290ABLATION OF ARRHYTHMIA CIRCUITS OR FOCI, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3117.05-Yes
38373Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval and replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services, during the same percutaneous procedure, if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and (b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38350 applies (H) (Anaes.)$879.95-Yes
38416Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy or biopsies (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging) to obtain one or more specimens from either or both of the following: (a) mediastinal masses; (b) locoregional nodes to stage non-small cell lung carcinoma; other than a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 of this Group, or item 38417 or 55054, applies (H) (Anaes.)$657.20-Yes
38417Endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy or biopsies (bronchoscopy with ultrasound imaging, with or without associated fluoroscopic imaging) to obtain one or more specimens by: (a) transbronchial biopsy or biopsies of peripheral lung lesions; or (b) fine needle aspirations of one or more mediastinal masses; or (c) fine needle aspirations of locoregional nodes to stage non-small cell lung carcinoma; other than a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 of this Group, item 38416, 38420 or 38423, or an item in Subgroup 15 of Group I3, applies (H) (Anaes.)$657.20-Yes
38419Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$207.65-Yes
38420Bronchoscopy with one or more endobronchial biopsies or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures (H) (Anaes.)$274.25-Yes
38425Endoscopic resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in Group T8 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$704.90-Yes
38429Tracheal excision and repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2007.55-Yes
38431Tracheal excision and repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2715.40-Yes
38474Repair, augmentation or replacement of branch pulmonary arteries—left or right (or both), with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2530.50-Yes
38508Repair or reconstruction of left ventricular aneurysm, including plication, resection and primary and patch repairs, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2238.00-Yes
38509Repair of ischaemic ventricular septal rupture,, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2786.50-Yes
38512Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving one atrial chamber only, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2448.10-Yes
38515Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving both atrial chambers and including curative surgery for atrial fibrillation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3117.05-Yes
38516Simple valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including quadrangular resection, cleft closure or alfieri; and (c) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2914.95-Yes
38517Complex valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (c) including one of the following: (i) neochords; (ii) chordal transfer; (iii) patch augmentation; (iv) multiple leaflets; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3587.70-Yes
38523Percutaneous transcatheter delivery of dual-filter cerebral embolic protection system during a TAVI procedure, for the reduction of postoperative embolic ischaemic strokes, if: the service is performed upon a TAVI Patient in a TAVI Hospital; and where the service is performed by the practitioner performing the TAVI procedure, the service includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$303.70-Yes
38550Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including valve replacement or repair or implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2620.65-Yes
38553Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3299.45-Yes
38555Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2914.95-Yes
38556Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta, including: (a) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (b) implantation of coronary arteries; and (c) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3621.85-Yes
38557Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$5045.15-Yes
38558Aortic repair involving augmentation of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch, if: (a) the patient is a neonate; and (b) the service includes: (i) the use of antegrade cerebral perfusion or deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated myocardial preservation; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$5699.55-Yes
38568Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2173.25-Yes
38571Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, with shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2477.30-Yes
38603Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding post-operative management, other than a service: (a) in which peripheral cannulation is used in preference to central cannulation for valve or coronary bypass procedures; or (b) associated with a service to which item 38555 or 38572 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1118.05-Yes
38621Left or right ventricular assist device, removal or replacement of, as an independent procedure, other than a service to which item 38619 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38619, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$889.30-Yes
38624Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$999.30-Yes
38670Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2227.20-Yes
38673Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2506.85-Yes
38677Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2345.15-Yes
38680Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2781.75-Yes
38706Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2125.95-Yes
38709Anastomosis or repair of aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2506.20-Yes
38715Main Pulmonary Artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1990.55-Yes
38718Banding, debanding or repair of main pulmonary artery, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2517.75-Yes
38721Vena Cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1745.05-Yes
38724Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2538.90-Yes
38727Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, without cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1745.05-Yes
38730Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, with cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2490.10-Yes
38812PERCUTANEOUS NEEDLE BIOPSY of lung (Anaes.)$244.00-Yes
38815Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, with or without biopsy, including insertion of intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with: (a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or (b) a service to which item 38816 applies that is performed on the same lung (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$291.30-Yes
38816Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy, including insertion of an intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with: (a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or (b) a service to which item 38815 applies that is performed on the same lung (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1118.05-Yes
38817Thoracotomy, thoracoscopy or sternotomy, by any procedure: (a) including any division of adhesions if the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 30 minutes; and (b) other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18258, 18260, 33824, 38815, 38816, 38818, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1757.60-Yes
38831Thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and drainage of paraneumonic effusion and empyema, exploratory, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38829, 38830, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1677.05-Yes
38837Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816 or 38828 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$423.55-Yes
38846Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38847, 38848 or 38849 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1668.50-Yes
38847Pectus excavatum, repair of, with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38846, 38848 or 38849 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$889.30-Yes
38848Pectus excavatum, repair of, with insertion of a concave bar, by any method, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38846 or 38847 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1334.80-Yes
39007Procedure to obtain access to intracranial space (including subdural space, ventricle or basal cistern), percutaneously or by burr-hole (H) (Anaes.)$185.95-Yes
39013Injection of one or more zygo-apophyseal or costo-transverse joints with one or more of contrast media, local anaesthetic or corticosteroid under image guidance (Anaes.)$127.30-Yes
39014Medial branch block of one or more primary posterior rami, injection of an anaesthetic agent under image guidance (Anaes.)$145.65-Yes
39100Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular branches) with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar neurolytic substance, under image guidance (Anaes.)$277.15-Yes
39140Epidural catheter, insertion of, under imaging control, with epidurogram and epidural therapeutic injection for lysis of adhesions (H) (Anaes.)$341.65-Yes
39300Nerve, digital or cutaneous, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques, other than a service associated with a service to which item 39330 applies—applicable once per nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$412.25-Yes
39303Nerve, digital or cutaneous, delayed repair of, using microsurgical techniques, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) neurolysis; (b) transposition of nerve to facilitate repair; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—applicable once per nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$543.75-Yes
39306Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques, other than a service associated with a service to which item 39330 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$789.50-Yes
39309Nerve trunk, delayed repair of, using microsurgical techniques, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) neurolysis; (b) transposition of nerve or nerve transfer to facilitate repair; other than a service associated with: (c) a service to which item 39321 applies; or (d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$833.40-Yes
39604Any of the following procedures for intracranial haemorrhage or swelling: (a) craniotomy, craniectomy or burr-holes for removal of intracranial haemorrhage, including stereotaxy;(b) craniotomy or craniectomy for brain swelling, stroke, or raised intracranial pressure, including for subtemporal decompression, including stereotaxy; or(c) post-operative re-opening, including for swelling or post-operative cerebrospinal fluid leak. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2092.30-Yes
39610Fractured skull, without brain laceration or dural penetration, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1114.10-Yes
39612Fractured skull, with brain laceration or dural penetration but without cerebrospinal fluid, rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1307.15-Yes
39615Fractured skull, after trauma, with cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, repair of, including stereotaxy and dermofat graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2230.50-Yes
39638Anterior or middle cranial fossa or cavernous sinus, tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty—conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4966.20-Yes
39639Anterior or middle cranial fossa or cavernous sinus, tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty—conjoint surgery, co‑surgeon (Assist.)$3968.55-Yes
39641Anterior or middle cranial fossa or cavernous sinus, tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty - one surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$5238.15-Yes
39651Petro-clival, clival or foramen magnum tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty - one surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$6462.55-Yes
39654Petro-clival, clival or foramen magnum tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty—conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4966.20-Yes
39656Petro clival, clival or foramen magnum tumour or vascular lesion, removal or radical excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty—conjoint surgery, co surgeon (Assist.)$3968.55-Yes
39700Skull tumour, benign or malignant, excision of, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2114.15-Yes
39703Intracranial tumour, cyst or other brain tissue, either or both of: (a) burr hole and biopsy of; (b) drainage of; including stereotaxy (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1697.65-Yes
39710Intracranial tumour, one or more, biopsy, drainage, decompression or removal of, through a single craniotomy, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2827.05-Yes
39712Transcranial tumour removal or biopsy of one or more of any of the following: (a) meningioma; (b) pinealoma; (c) cranio pharyngioma; (d) pituitary tumour; (e) intraventricular lesion; (f) brain stem lesion; (g) any other intracranial tumour; by any means (with or without endoscopy), through a single craniotomy, including stereotaxy and cranioplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4318.25-Yes
39815Carotid‑cavernous fistula, obliteration of—combined cervical and intracranial procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2131.60-Yes
40104Spinal myelomeningocele or spinal meningocele, excision and closure of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 40600 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1184.30-Yes
40109Encephalocoele or cranial meningocele, excision and closure of, including stereotaxy and dermofat graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2182.20-Yes
40801Functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation, and lesion production, by any method, in the basal ganglia, brain stem or deep white matter tracts, other than a service associated with deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor or dystonia (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2036.60-Yes
40803Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, other than: (a) a service to which item 40801 applies; or (b) a service associated with a service to which item 39018, 39109, 39113, 39604, 39615, 39638, 39639, 39641, 39651, 39654, 39656, 39700, 39703, 39710, 39712, 39715, 39718, 39720, 39801, 39803, 39818, 39821, 39900, 39903, 40004, 40012, 40106, 40109, 40700, 40703, 40706, 40709 or 40712 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1394.85-Yes
40850DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (unilateral) functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes for the treatment of: Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or Essential tremor or dystonia where the patient's symptoms cause severe disability (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2641.65-Yes
40851DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (bilateral) functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes for the treatment of: Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or Essential tremor or dystonia where the patient's symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4623.20-Yes
41575CEREBELLO PONTINE ANGLE TUMOUR, removal of by 2 surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid procedure (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2841.40-Yes
41576CEREBELLO - PONTINE ANGLE TUMOUR, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach - intracranial procedure (including aftercare) not being a service to which item 41578 or 41579 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4262.20-Yes
41578CEREBELLO PONTINE ANGLE TUMOUR, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2841.40-Yes
41579CEREBELLO-PONTINE ANGLE TUMOUR, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)$2131.00-Yes
41581TUMOUR INVOLVING INFRA-TEMPORAL FOSSA, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3268.20-Yes
41603Osseo‑integration procedure—implantation of bone conduction hearing system device, in a patient: (a) with a permanent or long term hearing loss; and (b) unable to utilise conventional air or bone conduction hearing aid for medical or audiological reasons; and (c) with bone conduction thresholds that accord with recognised criteria for the implantable bone conduction hearing device being inserted; other than a service associated with a service to which item 41554, 45794 or 45797 applies (H) (Anaes.)$696.65-Yes
41614Round window surgery including repair of cochleotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41617 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.45-Yes
41615Oval window surgery, including repair of fistula, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.45-Yes
41644EXCISION OF RIM OF EARDRUM PERFORATION, not being a service associated with myringoplasty (Anaes.)$166.70-Yes
41674Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum or turbinates—one or more of these procedures (including any consultation on the same occasion) other than a service associated with another operation on the nose (Anaes.)$117.20-Yes
41704MAXILLARY ANTRUM, LAVAGE OF each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.)$42.40-Yes
41734Endoscopic Lothrop procedure or radical external frontal sinusotomy with osteoplastic flap, unilateral, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41698, 41703, 41705 or 41764 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1182.90-Yes
41764Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, one or more of these procedures, unilateral or bilateral examination, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41693, 41702, 41703, 41705, 41734 or 41737 applies (Anaes.)$143.25-Yes
41768Unilateral insertion of bioabsorbable implant for nasal airway obstruction due to lateral wall insufficiency confirmed by positive modified Cottle manoeuvre, if: (a) the procedure is provided by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of otolaryngology or plastic surgery; and (b) the patient has a self‑reported NOSE Scale score of equal to or greater than 55; and (c) NOSE Scale evidence (with or without photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service) is documented in the patient notes; and (d) the patient has not previously received a service to which item 41769 applies Applicable once per lifetime per nostril (Anaes.)$210.85-Yes
41769Bilateral insertion of bioabsorbable implant for nasal airway obstruction due to lateral wall insufficiency confirmed by positive modified Cottle manoeuvre, if: (a) the procedure is provided by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of otolaryngology or plastic surgery; and (b) the patient has a self‑reported NOSE Scale score of equal to or greater than 55; and (c) NOSE Scale evidence (with or without photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service) is documented in the patient notes; and (d) the patient has not previously received a service to which item 41768 applies Applicable once per lifetime (Anaes.)$316.30-Yes
41776Cricopharyngeal myotomy by any approach, including open inversion of pharyngeal pouch or endoscopic repair of pharyngeal pouch (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$684.45-Yes
41779PHARYNGOTOMY (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (Anaes.) (Assist.)$818.10-Yes
41822Oesophagoscopy, with rigid oesophagoscope, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30473 or 30478 applies (H) (Anaes.)$224.20-Yes
41855Microlaryngoscopy, by any approach, with or without biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$336.20-Yes
41870Laryngeal augmentation or modification by injection techniques, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41879 applies or item 41861 applies on the same side (Anaes.) (Assist.)$530.60-Yes
41879Tracheoplasty, laryngoplasty or thyroplasty, not by injection techniques, including tracheostomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41870 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1110.75-Yes
41885Trache‑oesophageal fistula, formation of, as a secondary procedure following laryngectomy, including associated endoscopic procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$335.85-Yes
41888Fractured skull, after trauma only, or spontaneous defects with cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, repair of, including stereotaxy and dermofat graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2230.50-Yes
42518ANOPHTHALMIC ORBIT, INSERTION OF CARTILAGE OR ARTIFICIAL IMPLANT as a delayed procedure, or REMOVAL OF IMPLANT FROM SOCKET, or PLACEMENT OF A MOTILITY INTEGRATING PEG by drilling into an existing orbital implant (Anaes.) (Assist.)$412.25-Yes
42521ANOPHTHALMIC SOCKET, treatment of, by insertion of a wired-in conformer, integrated implant or dermofat graft, as a secondary procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1403.65-Yes
42530Orbit, exploration of, requiring removal of bone (orbitotomy) for access, with subsequent drainage or biopsy, including repair of any bone or soft tissue surgical defect, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45590 or 45594 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$736.95-Yes
42533Orbit, exploration of, without requiring removal of bone (orbitotomy) for access, with drainage or biopsy, including repair of any bone or soft tissue surgical defect (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$473.65-Yes
42536Orbit, exenteration of, including repair of any bone or soft tissue surgical defect, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$973.55-Yes
42539Orbit, exploration of, requiring removal of bone (orbitotomy) for access, with removal of tumour or foreign body (not incisional biopsy), including repair of any bone or soft tissue surgical defect (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1386.10-Yes
42542Orbit, exploration of anterior aspect, with removal of tumour or foreign body (not incisional biopsy), including repair of any bone or soft tissue surgical defect (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$587.85-Yes
42551Eye, penetrating wound or rupture of, not involving intraocular structures—repair involving suture of cornea or sclera, or both, other than a service to which item 42632 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$736.95-Yes
42554EYE, PENETRATING WOUND OR RUPTURE OF, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)$859.80-Yes
42557EYE, PENETRATING WOUND OR RUPTURE OF, with incarceration of lens or vitreous repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1201.80-Yes
42573DERMOID, periorbital, excision of, on a patient 10 years of age or over (Anaes.)$265.30-Yes
42574Dermoid, orbital, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$563.75-Yes
42576Dermoid, periorbital, excision of, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.)$344.95-Yes
42596Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$587.85-Yes
42605Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$543.75-Yes
42608LACRIMAL DRAINAGE by insertion of glass tube, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$350.85-Yes
42632Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap, other than a service associated with a service to which item 42686 applies (Anaes.)$136.90-Yes
42656CORNEA, transplantation of, second and subsequent procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1947.55-Yes
42672Corneal incisions, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 dioptres following anterior segment surgery, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1052.55-Yes
42676CONJUNCTIVA, biopsy of, as an independent procedure$134.95-Yes
42695LIMBIC TUMOUR, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy, excluding Pterygium (Anaes.) (Assist.)$526.20-Yes
42713Iris or ciliary body suturing, McCannel technique or similar, for:(a) fixation of intraocular lens; or(b) repair of iris defect or cyclodialysis cleft(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$438.65-Yes
42743Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$736.95-Yes
42750Subconjunctival injection of antifibrotic agent following glaucoma filtering surgery, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$62.20-Yes
42761Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$605.45-Yes
42764Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$605.45-Yes
42767TUMOUR, INVOLVING CILIARY BODY OR CILIARY BODY AND IRIS, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.90-Yes
42770CYCLODESTRUCTIVE procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.)$343.85-Yes
42773Detached retina, pneumatic retinopexy for, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1052.55-Yes
42815VITREOUS CAVITY, removal of silicone oil or other liquid vitreous substitutes from, during a procedure other than that in which the vitreous substitute is inserted (Anaes.) (Assist.)$736.95-Yes
42818Retina or ciliary body, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, or when performed in conjunction with item 42809 (Anaes.)$684.20-Yes
42824RETROBULBAR INJECTION OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG, as an independent procedure$81.50-Yes
42845READJUSTMENT OF ADJUSTABLE SUTURES, 1 or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint (Anaes.)$221.00-Yes
42854Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extra‑ocular muscle, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$473.65-Yes
42857Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$473.65-Yes
42866Entropion or tarsal ectropion, repair of, by tightening, shortening or repair of inferior retractors by open operation across the entire width of the eyelid, excluding when performed in conjunction with closure of the retractors using conjunctival approaches for fat pad reduction or orbital surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)$877.05-Yes
43030Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for either or both of the following:(a) the injection of therapeutic substances;(b) the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes;as an independent procedure of the left eye$350.85-Yes
43032Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for either or both of the following:(a) the injection of therapeutic substances;(b) the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes;as an independent procedure of the right eye$350.85-Yes
43034Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for either or both of the following:(a) the injection of therapeutic substances;(b) the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes;as an independent procedure of the left eye, for a patient requiring the administration of anaesthetic by an anaesthetist (Anaes.)$350.85-Yes
43036Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for either or both of the following:(a) the injection of therapeutic substances;(b) the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes;as an independent procedure of the right eye, for a patient requiring the administration of anaesthetic by an anaesthetist (Anaes.)$350.85-Yes
43038Intravitreal injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of vitreous humour for diagnostic purposes, one or more of, as a procedure associated with other intraocular surgery of the left eye (Anaes.)$350.85-Yes
43040Intravitreal injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of vitreous humour for diagnostic purposes, one or more of, as a procedure associated with other intraocular surgery of the right eye (Anaes.)$350.85-Yes
43050Choroidal detachment, repair by external drainage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$786.50-Yes
43805UMBILICAL, EPIGASTRIC OR LINEA ALBA HERNIA, repair of, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.)$415.75-Yes
43831ACUTE NEONATAL NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS where no definitive procedure is possible, laparotomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1116.85-Yes
43835STRANGULATED, INCARCERATED OR OBSTRUCTED HERNIA, repair of, without bowel resection, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
43837CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, with diagnosis confirmed in the first 24 hours of life (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1621.45-Yes
43838Diaphragmatic hernia, congential repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach, not being a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply, on a patient under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1451.70-Yes
43840CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, diagnosed after the first day of life and before 20 days of age (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1405.25-Yes
43841Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, on a patient under 10 years of age, other than a service to which item 30651 or 43835 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$704.40-Yes
43843OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, not being a service to which item 43846 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2162.05-Yes
43846OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, in infant of birth weight less than 1500 grams (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2324.10-Yes
43876SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA, excision of, by posterior approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1297.20-Yes
43879SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1513.40-Yes
43900TRACHEO-OESOPHAGEAL FISTULA without atresia, division and repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1297.20-Yes
43912THORACOTOMY and excision of 1 or more of bronchogenic or enterogenous cyst or mediastinal teratoma (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1787.15-Yes
43939VENTRAL HERNIA following neonatal closure of exomphalos or gastroschisis, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$864.75-Yes
43942ABDOMINAL WALL VITELLO INTESTINAL REMNANT, excision of (Anaes.)$270.25-Yes
43945PATENT VITELLO INTESTINAL DUCT, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1135.10-Yes
43948UMBILICAL GRANULOMA, excision of, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)$162.25-Yes
43969PERSISTENT CLOACA, total correction of, with genital repair using posterior sagittal approach, with or without laparotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2972.85-Yes
43981NEPHROBLASTOMA, NEUROBLASTOMA OR OTHER MALIGNANT TUMOUR, laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$594.60-Yes
43987NEUROBLASTOMA, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1675.65-Yes
43999Aganglionosis Coli, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.)$310.90-Yes
44101RECTUM, examination of, on a patient under 2 years of age, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.)$389.70-Yes
44102RECTUM, examination of, on a patient 2 years of age or over, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.)$299.80-Yes
44104Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia, on a patient under 2 years of age (H) (Anaes.)$68.45-Yes
44105Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia, on a patient 2 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.)$52.60-Yes
44108Inguinal hernia, laparoscopic or open repair of, at age less than 12 months (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$704.40-Yes
44111Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, laparoscopic or open repair of, at age less than 12 months, including orchidopexy when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
44114Inguinal hernia, laparoscopic or open repair of, at age less than 12 months when orchidopexy also required (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$790.60-Yes
44338Amputation of one digit of one foot, distal to metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone or joint; (b) excision of neuroma; (c) skin cover with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$168.05-Yes
44342Amputation of 2 digits of one foot, distal to metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone or joint; (b) excision of neuroma; (c) skin cover with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$256.50-Yes
44346Amputation of 3 digits of one foot, distal to metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone or joint; (b) excision of neuroma; (c) skin cover with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$296.30-Yes
44350Amputation of 4 digits of one foot, distal to metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone or joint; (b) excision of neuroma; (c) skin cover with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$336.20-Yes
44354Amputation of 5 digits of one foot, distal to metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone or joint; (b) excision of neuroma; (c) skin cover with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.75-Yes
44358Amputation of one ray of one foot, proximal to the metatarsal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone; (b) excision of neuromas; (c) skin cover or recontouring with homodigital flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$256.50-Yes
44359Amputation of one or more toes of one foot, or amputation at midfoot or hindfoot of one foot, for diabetic or other microvascular disease; (a) including any of the following (if performed): (i) resection of bone; (ii) excision of neuromas; (iii) excision of one or more bones of the foot; (iv) treatment of underlying infection; (v) skin cover or recontouring with homodigital flaps; and (b) excluding aftercare; —applicable only once per foot per occasion on which the service is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$307.85-Yes
44361Amputation of foot, at ankle or hindfoot, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone; (b) excision of neuromas; (c) skin cover; (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$509.10-Yes
44364Amputation of foot, transtarsal, including any of the following (if performed): (a) resection of bone; (b) excision of neuromas; (c) skin cover; (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$344.95-Yes
45000Single stage local muscle flap repair, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.)$631.45-Yes
45003Single stage local myocutaneous flap repair to one defect, simple and small not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.)$701.90-Yes
45006Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to one defect (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle), other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 45524 to 45542 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1210.55-Yes
45009Single stage local muscle flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30278, 30281 or 41722 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$442.20-Yes
45012Single stage large muscle flap repair to one defect (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle), other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 45524 to 45542 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$907.85-Yes
45018Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (other than transfer of fat by injection): (a) if the service is not associated with neurosurgical services for spinal disorders mentioned in any of items 51011 to 51171; and (b) other than a service associated with a service to which item 39615, 39715, 40106 or 40109 applies; and (c) other than a service to which item 38502 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$552.60-Yes
45027Vascular anomaly, cauterisation of or injection into, if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (Anaes.)$140.45-Yes
45030Vascular anomaly, of skin, mucous membrane and/or subcutaneous tissue, small, excision and suture of (Anaes.)$158.35-Yes
45033Vascular anomaly, large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle, excision and suture of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$286.85-Yes
45035Vascular anomaly, large, deep, and involving major neurovascular structures, excision of, including dissection of muscles, nerves or major vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$819.00-Yes
45036Vascular anomaly, of neck, deep and involving major neurovascular structures, excision of, including dissection of cranial nerves and major vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1316.00-Yes
45045Vascular anomaly on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (Anaes.)$359.85-Yes
45048LYMPHOEDEMATOUS tissue or lymphangiectasis, of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and hand, major excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$903.65-Yes
45051Contour reconstruction by open repair of contour defects, due to deformity, if: (a) contour reconstructive surgery is indicated because the deformity is secondary to congenital absence of tissue or has arisen from trauma (other than trauma from previous cosmetic surgery); and (b) insertion of a non-biological implant is required, other than one or more of the following: (i) insertion of a non-biological implant that is a component of another service specified in Group T8; (ii) injection of liquid or semisolid material; (iii) an oral and maxillofacial implant service to which item 52321 applies; (iv) a service to insert mesh; and (c) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes (Anaes.) (Assist.)$552.70-Yes
45200Single stage local flap, if indicated to repair one defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness and excluding H-flap or double advancement flap not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.)$331.70-Yes
45201Muscle, myocutaneous or skin flap, where clinically indicated to repair one surgical excision made in the removal of a malignant or non-malignant skin lesion (only in association with items 31000, 31001, 31002, 31003, 31004, 31005, 31358, 31359, 31360, 31363, 31364, 31369, 31370, 31371, 31373, 31376, 31378, 31380 or 31383)-may be claimed only once per defect (Anaes.)$482.85-Yes
45202Muscle, myocutaneous or skin flap, where clinically indicated to repair one surgical excision made in the removal of a malignant or non-malignant skin lesion in a patient, if the clinical relevance of the procedure is clearly annotated in the patient's record and either: (a) item 45201 applies and additional flap repair is required for the same defect; or (b) item 45201 does not apply and either: (i) the patient has severe pre-existing scarring, severe skin atrophy or sclerodermoid changes; or (ii) the repair is contiguous with a free margin (Anaes.)$482.85-Yes
45203Single stage local flap, if indicated to repair one defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness and excluding H-flap or double advancement flap not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.) (Assist.)$473.65-Yes
45206Single stage local flap if indicated to repair one defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals and excluding H-flap or double advancement flap not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.)$447.50-Yes
45207H-flap or double advancement flap if indicated to repair one defect, on eyelid, eyebrow or forehead not in association with any of items 31356 to 31383 (Anaes.)$447.50-Yes
45209Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), first stage of a multistage procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$552.70-Yes
45212Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), subsequent stage of a multistage procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$274.25-Yes
45221DIRECT FLAP REPAIR, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (Anaes.)$305.20-Yes
45224DIRECT FLAP REPAIR, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
45500Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit; cannot be claimed by the same provider for both artery and vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.90-Yes
45501Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for replantation or revascularisation of limb or digit, if the limb or digit is devitalised and the repair is critical for restoration of blood supply, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2070.25-Yes
45502Microvascular anastomoses of artery and vein using microsurgical techniques, for replantation or revascularisation of limb or digit, if the limb or digit is devitalised and the repair is critical for restoration of blood supply, including anastomoses of all required vessels for that extremity or digit, unless a micro-arterial or micro-venous graft is being used, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3105.45-Yes
45507Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery and vein of distal extremity or digit, including anastomoses of all required vessels for that extremity or digit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45567 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1907.90-Yes
45515Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if:(a) the service is:(i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or(ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and(c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non rebatable procedure); and(d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes (Anaes.)$217.60-Yes
45518Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if: (a) the service is: (i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or (ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and (b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and (c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non‑rebatable procedure); and (d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes (H) (Anaes.)$263.30-Yes
45530Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous (unilateral), using a large muscle or myocutaneous flap, isolated on its vascular pedicle, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1282.50-Yes
45531Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous (bilateral), using a large muscle or myocutaneous flap, isolated on its vascular pedicle, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2244.40-Yes
45534Autologous fat grafting, unilateral service (harvesting, preparation and injection of adipocytes) if: (a) the autologous fat grafting is for one or more of the following purposes: (i) the correction of defects arising from treatment and prevention of breast cancer in patients with contour defects, greater than or equal to 20% volume asymmetry, post‑treatment pain or poor prosthetic coverage; (ii) the preparation of post mastectomy thin or irradiated skin flaps in patients intending to have breast reconstruction; (iii) breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients; (iv) the correction of developmental disorders of the breast; and (b) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes Up to a total of 4 services per side (for total treatment of a single breast), other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.)$736.95-Yes
45535Autologous fat grafting, bilateral service (harvesting, preparation and injection of adipocytes) if: (a) the autologous fat grafting is for one or more of the following purposes: (i) the correction of defects arising from treatment and prevention of breast cancer in patients with contour defects, greater than or equal to 20% volume asymmetry, post‑treatment pain or poor prosthetic coverage; (ii) the preparation of post mastectomy thin or irradiated skin flaps in patients intending to have breast reconstruction; (iii) breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients; (iv) the correction of developmental disorders of the breast; and (b) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes Up to a total of 4 services, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.)$1289.80-Yes
45539Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion—insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1682.25-Yes
45540Breast reconstruction (bilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion—insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2943.80-Yes
45548Breast prosthesis, removal of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$322.85-Yes
45551Breast prosthesis, removal of, with excision of at least half of the fibrous capsule, not with insertion of any prosthesis. The excised specimen must be sent for histopathology and the volume removed must be documented in the histopathology report (Anaes.) (Assist.)$517.65-Yes
45554Breast prosthesis, removal and replacement with another prosthesis, following medical complications (for rupture, migration of prosthetic material or symptomatic capsular contracture), including excision of at least half of the fibrous capsule or formation of a new pocket, or both, if: (a) either: (i) it is demonstrated by intra-operative photographs post-removal that removal alone would cause unacceptable deformity; or (ii) the original implant was inserted in the context of breast cancer or developmental abnormality; and (b) the excised specimen is sent for histopathology and the volume removed is documented in the histopathology report; and (c) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes (Anaes.) (Assist.)$815.95-Yes
45561Microvascular anastomosis of artery and/or vein, if considered necessary to salvage a vascularly compromised pedicled or free flap, either during the primary procedure or at a subsequent return to theatre (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2070.25-Yes
45562Free transfer of tissue (microvascular free flap) for non-breast defect involving raising of tissue on vascular pedicle, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1282.50-Yes
45563Neurovascular island flap for restoration of essential sensation in the digits or sole of the foot, or for genital reconstruction, including:(a) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect (if performed); and(b) formal dissection of the neurovascular pedicle;other than a service performed on simple V-Y flaps or other standard flaps, such as rotation or keystone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1282.50-Yes
45564Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non-breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and(d) transfer of tissue; and(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562 or 45567 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2970.45-Yes
45565Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non-breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and(d) transfer of tissue; and(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562 or 45567 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2227.95-Yes
45566Insertion of a temporary prosthetic tissue expander which requires subsequent removal, including all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service for breast or post-mastectomy tissue expansion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1249.65-Yes
45567Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non-breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and(d) transfer of tissue; and(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562, 45564 or 45565 applies—single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3426.10-Yes
45568Tissue expander, removal of, including complete excision of fibrous capsule if performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$517.65-Yes
45571Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, to be used following the harvest of an autologous flap, being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45531, 45562, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies, including repair of the musculoaponeurotic layer of the abdomen (including insertion of prosthetic mesh if used) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1207.35-Yes
45572Intra-operative tissue expansion using a prosthetic tissue expander, performed under general anaesthetic or intravenous sedation during an operation, if combined with a service to which another item in Group T8 applies (including expansion injections), not to be used for breast tissue expansion (H) (Anaes.)$340.30-Yes
45581Facial nerve paralysis, excision of tissue for (H) (Anaes.)$322.85-Yes
45589Autologous fat grafting (harvesting, preparation and injection of adipocytes) if: (a) the autologous fat grafting is for either or both of the following purposes: (i) the correction of asymmetry arising from volume and contour defects in craniofacial disorders—up to a total of 4 services if each service is provided at least 3 months after the previous service; (ii) the treatment of burn scar or associated skin graft in the context of scar contracture, contour deformity or neuropathic pain, for patients who have undergone a minimum of 3 months of topical therapies, including silicone and pressure therapy, with an unsatisfactory or minimal level of improvement—up to a total of 4 services per region of the body (upper or lower limbs, trunk, neck or face) if each service provided per region of the body is provided at least 3 months after the previous such service; and (b) both: (i) photographic and/or diagnostic imaging evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes; and (ii) for craniofacial disorders, evidence of diagnosis of the qualifying craniofacial disorder is documented in the patient notes (H) (Anaes.)$736.95-Yes
45614Eyelid, reconstruction of a defect (greater than one quarter of the length of the lid) involving all 3 layers of the eyelid, if unable to be closed by direct suture or wedge excision, including all flaps and grafts that may be required (Anaes.) (Assist.)$973.00-Yes
45623Ptosis of upper eyelid (unilateral), correction of, by: (a) sutured elevation of the tarsal plate on the eyelid retractors (Muller’s or levator muscle or levator aponeurosis); or (b) sutured suspension to the brow/frontalis muscle; Not applicable to a service for repair of mechanical ptosis to which item 45617 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$843.40-Yes
45625PTOSIS of eyelid, correction of eyelid height by revision of levator sutures within one week of primary repair by levator resection or advancement, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)$218.85-Yes
45645CHOANAL ATRESIA, repair of by puncture and dilatation (Anaes.)$260.80-Yes
45652Rhinophyma of a moderate or severe degree, carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision - ablation of (Anaes.)$415.75-Yes
45665Lip, eyelid or ear, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures, excluding eyelid wedge when performed in conjunction with a cosmetic eyelid procedure (Anaes.)$380.35-Yes
45668VERMILIONECTOMY, by surgical excision (Anaes.)$380.35-Yes
45669Vermilionectomy for biopsy-confirmed cellular atypia, using carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision - ablation (Anaes.)$380.35-Yes
45677Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$666.00-Yes
45680Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$868.55-Yes
45683Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$964.85-Yes
45686Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1138.85-Yes
45689CLEFT LIP, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)$305.40-Yes
45698CLEFT LIP, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (Anaes.)$535.15-Yes
45707CLEFT PALATE, primary repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)$912.15-Yes
45710CLEFT PALATE, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes.)$570.20-Yes
45713CLEFT PALATE, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$649.30-Yes
45714Oro-nasal fistula, repair of, including a local flap for closure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$912.15-Yes
45794Osseo‑integration procedure, first stage, implantation of fixture, following congenital absence, tumour or trauma, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41603 applies (Anaes.)$587.85-Yes
45797Osseo‑integration procedure, second stage, fixation of transcutaneous abutment, following congenital absence, tumour or trauma, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41603 applies (Anaes.)$217.60-Yes
45801Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the oral cavity, removal from mucosa or submucosal tissues, if the removal is by surgical excision and suture (Anaes.)$157.45-Yes
45809Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been established by radiological examination that there is a minimum of 5mm separation between the cyst lining and tooth structure or if a tumour or cyst has been proven by positive histopathology), in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, requiring wide excision, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
45811Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$585.90-Yes
45813Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$685.45-Yes
45825MANDIBULAR OR PALATAL EXOSTOSIS, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$394.75-Yes
45837VESTIBULOPLASTY, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)$684.20-Yes
45845Osseo-integration procedure, intra-oral implantation of titanium or similar fixture to facilitate restoration of the dentition following:(a) resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for a benign or a malignant tumour; or(b) segmental loss from trauma or congenital absence of a segment of the maxilla or mandible (multiple adjacent teeth)Fixture must be placed at site of the missing segment following appropriate reconstructive procedures (Anaes.)$587.85-Yes
45847Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures that are placed following:(a) resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for a benign or a malignant tumour; or(b) segmental loss from trauma or congenital absence of a segment of the maxilla or mandible (multiple adjacent teeth)Fixture must be placed at site of the missing segment following appropriate reconstructive procedures (Anaes.)$217.60-Yes
45849Maxillary sinus, allograft, bone graft or both, to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$677.70-Yes
45851Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, as an independent procedure performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, other than a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.)$166.85-Yes
45855Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with another arthroscopic procedure of that joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$338.95-Yes
45857Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or lysis and lavage or biopsy (including repositioning of meniscus where indicated)—one or more such procedures of that joint, other than a service associated with any other arthroscopic or open procedure of the temporomandibular joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$762.75-Yes
45873Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which item 45871 applies and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1754.55-Yes
45891SINGLE-STAGE LOCAL FLAP where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.)$702.85-Yes
46060Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non-breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than the following:(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesSingle surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3105.45-Yes
46062Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non-breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than the following:(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2970.45-Yes
46064Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non-breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than the following:(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2227.95-Yes
46066Double free flap, including one free transfer of tissue with a vascularized bone component, for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non-breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than the following:(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4455.65-Yes
46068Double free flap, including one free transfer of tissue with a vascularized bone component, for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non-breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than the following:(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3341.95-Yes
46070Double free flap, including 2 free transfers of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect, involving anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):(a) raising each flap of tissue on a separate vascular pedicle; and(b) preparation of recipient vessels; and(c) transfer of tissue; and(d) inset of tissue at recipient site; and(e) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service:(f) performed in the context of breast reconstruction; or(g) associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$4455.65-Yes
46072Double free flap, including 2 free transfers of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect, involving anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) raising each flap of tissue on a separate vascular pedicle; and(b) preparation of recipient vessels; and(c) transfer of tissue; and(d) inset of tissue at recipient site; and(e) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;other than a service:(f) performed in the context of breast reconstruction; or(g) associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 appliesConjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3341.95-Yes
46080Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, single surgeon (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3426.10-Yes
46082Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, single surgeon (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomoses of arteries and veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$5995.65-Yes
46084Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2970.45-Yes
46086Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2227.95-Yes
46088Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$5198.25-Yes
46090Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:(a) including anastomoses of arteries and veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3898.85-Yes
46100Excision of burnt tissue, or definitive burn wound closure, if:(a) the area of burn excised involves more than 1% of hands, face or anterior neck; and(b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service (the co-claimed service) to which any of items 46101 to 46135 (other than item 46112 or 46124) apply;other than a service to which item 46136 appliesNo direct fee-Yes
46101Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves not more than 1% of the total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.)$393.75-Yes
46102Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves more than 1% but less than 3% of the total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$625.05-Yes
46103Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 3% or more but less than 10% of the total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$685.55-Yes
46104Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 10% or more but less than 20% of the total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1045.90-Yes
46105Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1406.60-Yes
46106Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1767.95-Yes
46107Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2128.65-Yes
46108Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2488.75-Yes
46109Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2849.50-Yes
46110Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3246.60-Yes
46111Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 80% or more of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3635.95-Yes
46112Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves whole of face (excluding ears)—may be claimed with any one of items 46101 to 46111, based on the percentage total body surface (excluding the face), other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies and excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2007.25-Yes
46113Excised burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is not more than 1% of total body surface and if the service: (a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and (b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or (ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$393.75-Yes
46114Excised burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 1% but not more than 3% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$625.05-Yes
46115Excised burn wound closure or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 3% but not more than 10% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$685.55-Yes
46116Excised burn wound closure or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 10% but less than 20% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1045.90-Yes
46117Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1406.60-Yes
46118Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1767.95-Yes
46119Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2128.65-Yes
46120Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface and if the service: (a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and (b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or (ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2488.75-Yes
46121Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2849.50-Yes
46122Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface and if the service: (a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and (b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or (ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3246.60-Yes
46123Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 80% or more of total body surface and if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3635.95-Yes
46124Excised burn wound closure of whole of face, if the service:(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and(b) involves: (i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound; excluding aftercare, other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2007.25-Yes
46125Non-excisional debridement of superficial or mid-dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves less than 1% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$393.75-Yes
46126Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$625.05-Yes
46127Non-excisional debridement of superficial or mid-dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$865.85-Yes
46128Non-excisional debridement of superficial or mid-dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 10% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements), excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1587.30-Yes
46129Non-excisional debridement of superficial or mid-dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 30% or more of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements), excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2904.80-Yes
46130Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves less than 1% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$393.75-Yes
46131Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$625.05-Yes
46132Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$685.55-Yes
46133Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1045.90-Yes
46134Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, if the defect area involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2314.70-Yes
46135Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, if the defect area involves 30% or more of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3635.95-Yes
46136Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, of whole of face, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare, other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2007.25-Yes
46140Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is less than 1% of total body surface, including direct repair if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)$300.30-Yes
46141Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$450.55-Yes
46142Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$540.50-Yes
46143Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$700.65-Yes
46150Mandible or maxilla, procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, by osteotomy in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1551.30-Yes
46151Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1691.45-Yes
46152Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1268.60-Yes
46153Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—single surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2114.15-Yes
46154Maxilla, procedure for reshaping arch of, by complex segmental osteotomies, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used), one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1770.45-Yes
46155Mandible, procedure for reshaping arch of, by complex segmental osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used), one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1770.45-Yes
46156Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2021.20-Yes
46157Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1515.90-Yes
46158Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—single surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2526.45-Yes
46171Decompression of thoracic outlet, repeat (revision) procedure, for thoracic outlet syndrome, using any approach, including (if performed) division of scalene muscles, cervical rib and/or first rib resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1983.20-Yes
46308Volar plate or soft tissue interposition arthroplasty of interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint of hand, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) realignment procedures; (b) tendon transfer; —one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$614.20-Yes
46324Prosthetic interpositional replacement of carpometacarpal joint, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) ligament and tendon transfers; (b) rebalancing procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1074.70-Yes
46325Excisional arthroplasty of carpometacarpal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) ligament and tendon transfers; (b) realignment procedures; (c) excision of adjacent trapezoid (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1074.70-Yes
46330Ligamentous or capsular repair or reconstruction of interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) joint stabilisation; (c) synovectomy; —one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$403.70-Yes
46333Ligamentous or capsular repair or reconstruction of interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint of hand with graft, using graft or implant, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) harvest of graft; (c) joint stabilisation; (d) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 apply—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.00-Yes
46363Trigger finger release, for stenosing tenosynovitis, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovectomy; (b) synovial biopsy; —one ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)$245.60-Yes
46365Excision of rheumatoid nodules of hand —one lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.)$307.15-Yes
46381Release of interphalangeal joint of hand, by open procedure, when performed in conjunction with an operation for Dupuytren’s contracture—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$350.90-Yes
46384Z-plasty or similar local flap procedure, when performed in conjunction with an operation for Dupuytren’s contracture, including raising, transfer in-setting and suturing of both components (flaps)—one Z-plasty or local flap procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$350.90-Yes
46420Primary repair of extensor tendon of hand or wrist—one tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)$238.65-Yes
46423Delayed repair of extensor tendon of hand or wrist, including tenolysis (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$381.70-Yes
46426Primary repair of flexor tendon of hand or wrist, proximal to A1 pulley—one tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$394.80-Yes
46432Primary repair of flexor tendon of hand, distal to A1 pulley, other than a service to repair a tendon of a digit if 2 tendons of the same digit have been repaired during the same procedure—one tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.25-Yes
46434Delayed repair of flexor tendon of hand or wrist, including tenolysis (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$567.10-Yes
46453Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand or wrist, following tendon injury, repair or graft, other than a service: (a) for acute, traumatic injury; or (b) associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$438.75-Yes
46465Amputation of digit of hand, distal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) resection of bone; (c) skin cover with local flaps —one ray (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$263.30-Yes
46468Amputation of digit of hand, distal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) resection of bone; (c) skin cover with local flaps —2 rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$460.60-Yes
46471Amputation of digit of hand, distal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) resection of bone; (c) skin cover with local flaps —3 rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.00-Yes
46474Amputation of digit of hand, distal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) resection of bone; (c) skin cover with local flaps —4 rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$855.50-Yes
46477Amputation of digit of hand, distal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) resection of bone; (c) skin cover with local flaps —5 rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1052.95-Yes
46480Amputation of ray of hand, proximal to metacarpal head, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of neuroma; (b) recontouring; (c) resection of bone; (d) skin cover with local flaps —one ray (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$438.75-Yes
46483Revision of amputation stump of hand to provide adequate cover, including any of the following (if performed): (a) bone shortening; (b) excision of nail bed remnants; (c) excision of neuroma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$350.90-Yes
46493Resection of boss of metacarpal base of hand, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) excision of ganglion; (b) synovectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.45-Yes
46495Complete excision of one or more ganglia or mucous cysts of interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal or carpometacarpal joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) osteophyte resections (c) synovectomy other than a service associated with a service to which item 30107 or 46336 applies—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$237.05-Yes
46498Excision of ganglion of flexor tendon sheath of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) flexor tenosynovectomy; (b) sheath excision; (c) skin closure by any method; other than a service associated with: (d) a service to which item 30107 applies; or (e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on the same ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)$256.50-Yes
46500Excision of ganglion of dorsal wrist joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsular or ligament repair (or both); (c) synovectomy other than a service associated with a service to which item 30107 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$307.15-Yes
46501Excision of ganglion of volar wrist joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsular or ligament repair (or both); (c) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30107 or 46325 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.05-Yes
46502Excision of recurrent ganglion of dorsal wrist joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsular or ligament repair (or both); (c) synovectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$460.65-Yes
46503Excision of recurrent ganglion of volar wrist joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsular or ligament repair (or both); (c) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30107 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$441.40-Yes
46507Transposition or transfer of digit or ray on vascular pedicle of hand, including any of the following (if performed): (a) nerve transfer; (b) skin closure, by any means; (c) rebalancing procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1749.80-Yes
46510Surgical reduction of enlarged elements resulting from macrodactyly, including any of the following (if performed): (a) nerve transfer; (b) skin closure, by any means; (c) rebalancing procedures —one digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$409.40-Yes
46528Wedge resection for ingrowing nail of finger or thumb: (a) including each of the following: (i) excision and partial ablation of germinal matrix; (ii) removal of segment of nail; (iii) removal of ungual fold; and (b) including phenolisation (if performed) (Anaes.)$197.75-Yes
47007Repair of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint dislocation (acute or chronic), by open, mini-open or arthroscopic technique, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) ligament augmentation; (b) tendon transfers (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$411.90-Yes
47027Treatment of dislocation of distal or proximal radioulnar joint, by open reduction, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) styloid fracture; (b) triangular fibrocartilage complex repair; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of treating fracture or dislocation in the same region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$757.95-Yes
47033Treatment of dislocation of carpus, carpus on radius and ulna or carpometacarpal joint, by open reduction, including ligament repair (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$757.95-Yes
47045Treatment of dislocation of interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint, by open reduction, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) ligament repair; (d) volar plate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$491.65-Yes
47066Treatment of dislocation of ankle or tarsus, by open reduction, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (d) washout of joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$395.25-Yes
47402Treatment of fracture of olecranon, with excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$329.35-Yes
47408Treatment of fracture of head or neck of radius, by open reduction, including internal fixation and excision (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$439.25-Yes
47540Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$252.55-Yes
47549Treatment of medial or lateral fracture of plateau of tibia, by open reduction, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthroscopy; (b) arthrotomy; (c) meniscal repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$627.90-Yes
47558Treatment of medial and lateral fractures of tibia, by open reduction, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthroscopy; (b) arthrotomy; (c) meniscal repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1164.20-Yes
47573Treatment of proximal or distal intra-articular fracture of shaft of tibia, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthroscopy; (b) arthrotomy; (c) capsule repair; (d) removal of intervening soft tissue; (e) removal of loose fragments; (f) washout of joint; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of treating a medial malleolus fracture of the distal tibia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$796.25-Yes
47577Treatment of fracture of fibula proximal to ankle, by open reduction, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) internal fixation; (b) arthrotomy; (c) capsule repair; (d) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (e) washout of joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
47585Treatment of proximal or distal fracture of patella, by open reduction, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) excision of patellar pole, with reattachment of tendon; (c) removal of loose fragments; (d) repair of quadriceps or patellar tendon (or both); (e) stabilisation of patello-femoral joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$511.10-Yes
47588Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra‑articular fractures of femoral condylar or tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of one or more ligaments (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1537.35-Yes
47591Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra‑articular fractures of femoral condylar and tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of one or more ligaments (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1867.20-Yes
47592Repair or reconstruction (or both) of acute traumatic chondral injury to the distal femoral or proximal tibial articular surfaces of the knee, when chondral or osteochondral implants or transfers are utilised (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$380.30-Yes
47593Repair or reconstruction (or both) of acute traumatic chondral injury to the distal femoral and proximal tibial articular surfaces of the knee, using chondral or osteochondral implants or transfers (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$930.85-Yes
47600Treatment of fracture of ankle joint: (a) by internal fixation of the malleolus, fibula or diastasis; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) capsule repair; (iii) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (iv) washout of joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
47603Treatment of fracture of ankle joint: (a) by internal fixation of 2 or more of the malleolus, fibula, diastasis and medial tissue interposition; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) capsule repair; (iii) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (iv) washout of joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$831.05-Yes
47615Treatment of fracture of hindfoot, by open reduction, with or without dislocation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (d) washout of joint; —one hindfoot bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
47618Treatment of intra-articular fracture of hindfoot, by open reduction, with or without dislocation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (d) washout of joint —one hindfoot bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$686.40-Yes
47624Treatment of fracture of tarso-metatarsal, by open reduction, with or without dislocation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule or ligament repair; (c) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (d) washout of joint —one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
47630Treatment of fracture of cuneiform, by open reduction, with or without dislocation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule or ligament repair; (c) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue; (d) washout of joint; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$395.25-Yes
47666Treatment of fracture or dislocation of phalanx of great toe, by open reduction, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments; (d) removal of intervening soft tissue; (e) washout of joint; — one great toe (H) (Anaes.)$274.70-Yes
47672Treatment of fracture or dislocation of phalanx of toe, by open reduction, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments; (d) removal of intervening soft tissue; (e) washout of joint; —one toe (other than great toe) of one foot (H) (Anaes.)$131.65-Yes
47678Treatment of fracture or dislocation of phalanx of toe, by open reduction, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) capsule repair; (c) removal of loose fragments; (d) removal of intervening soft tissue; (e) washout of joint; —2 or more toes (other than great toe) of one foot (H) (Anaes.)$197.75-Yes
47790Tendon, large, lengthening of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$329.35-Yes
47792Joint stabilisation procedure of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (c) local tendon transfer; (d) local tendon lengthening or release; (e) ligament repair; (f) joint debridement; not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
47795Joint stabilisation procedure of scapulothoracic joint, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group (other than item 38828 or 48406) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
47900Injection into, or aspiration of, unicameral bone cyst (Anaes.)$197.75-Yes
47915Wedge resection for ingrowing nail of toe: (a) including each of the following: (i) removal of segment of nail; (ii) removal of ungual fold; (iii) excision and partial ablation of germinal matrix and portion of nail bed; and (b) including phenolisation (if performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$197.75-Yes
47918Complete ablation of nail germinal matrix: (a) including each of the following: (i) removal of segment of nail; (ii) removal of ungual fold; (iii) excision and ablation of germinal matrix and portion of nail bed; and (b) including phenolisation (if performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$274.70-Yes
47921Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$131.65-Yes
47953Repair of distal biceps brachii tendon, by any method, performed as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$505.10-Yes
47954Repair of traumatic tear or rupture of tendon, other than a service associated with: (a) a service to which item 39330 applies; or (b) a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of repairing peripheral nerve items in the same region (Anaes.) (Assist.)$439.25-Yes
47955Repair of gluteal or rectus femoris tendon, by open or arthroscopic means, when performed as an independent procedure, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) bursectomy; (b) preparation of greater trochanter; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the hip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$760.15-Yes
47956Repair of proximal hamstring tendon, performed as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the hip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1140.20-Yes
47964Iliopsoas tenotomy, by open or arthroscopic means, when performed as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the hip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$252.55-Yes
47975Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$430.65-Yes
47978Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (H) (Anaes.)$261.65-Yes
48400Operation on foot: (a) with either or both of the following: (i) osteotomy of phalanx or metatarsal for correction of deformity; (ii) excision of accessory bone or sesamoid bone; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) removal of bone; (ii) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (iii) synovectomy; (iv) joint release; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.45-Yes
48403Osteotomy of phalanx of first toe or metatarsal, for correction of deformity, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) removal of bone; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) synovectomy; (d) joint release; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$604.05-Yes
48406Osteotomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, for correction of deformity, including any of the following (if performed): (a) removal of bone; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) synovectomy; (d) joint release; other than a service to which item 38365, 38467, 38477, 38484, 38485, 38490, 38493, 38499, 38502, 38510, 38512, 38513, 38515, 38516, 38517, 38519, 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38557, 38670, 38703, 38742 or 38764 applies—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.45-Yes
48409Osteotomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, for correction of deformity, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) removal of bone; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) synovectomy; (d) joint release; other than a service to which item 38365, 38467, 38477, 38484, 38485, 38490, 38493, 38499, 38502, 38510, 38512, 38513, 38515, 38516, 38517, 38519, 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38557, 38670, 38703, 38742 or 38764 applies—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$604.05-Yes
48419Osteotomy of distal tibia, for correction of deformity, without internal or external fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (b) release of joint; (c) removal of bone; (d) synovectomy; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$735.70-Yes
48420Osteotomy of distal tibia, for correction of deformity, with internal or external fixation by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (b) release of joint; (c) removal of bone; (d) synovectomy; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$933.55-Yes
48423Osteotomy of pelvis, in a patient aged 18 years or over, including any of the following (if performed): (a) associated intra-articular procedures; (b) bone grafting; (c) internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
48430Excision of one or more osteophytes of the foot or ankle, or simple removal of bunion, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48433Treatment of non-union or malunion, with preservation of the joint, for ankle or hindfoot fracture, with internal or external fixation by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) debridement; (c) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (d) osteotomy; (e) release of joint; (f) removal of bone; (g) removal of hardware; (h) synovectomy; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1246.55-Yes
48435Treatment of non-union or malunion, with preservation of the joint, for midfoot or forefoot fracture, with internal or external fixation by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthrotomy; (b) debridement; (c) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (d) osteotomy; (e) release of joint; (f) removal of bone; (g) removal of hardware; (h) synovectomy; —one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
48436Excision of one or more exostoses of the hand, distal to the wrist, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (b) release of ligaments; (c) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (d) removal of bone; (e) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (f) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (g) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48438Excision of one or more exostoses in the wrist including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which 48436 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48440Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, ulna, humerus, acromion, clavicle, or scapula, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which 48438 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48442Excision of one or more exostoses in the hip, including pelvis and femur, including any of following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which 48444 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48444Excision of one or more exostoses in the knee, tibia or fibula, including any of following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which item 48430 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$313.00-Yes
48900Shoulder, excision of coraco‑acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$329.35-Yes
48903Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco‑acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
48906Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including excision of coraco‑acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff, or both—other than a service associated with a service to which item 48900 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.95-Yes
48909Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco‑acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination, other than a service associated with a service to which item 48903 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
48918Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement, including any of the following (if performed): (a) associated rotator cuff repair; (b) biceps tenodesis; (c) tuberosity osteotomy; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the shoulder region by open or arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1757.45-Yes
48919Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement with bone graft, including any of the following (if performed): (a) associated rotator cuff repair; (b) biceps tenodesis; (c) tuberosity osteotomy; other than a service associated with: (d) a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the shoulder region by open or arthroscopic means; or (e) a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies that is performed on the same joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1989.95-Yes
48945SHOULDER, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
48948SHOULDER, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: removal of loose bodies; decompression of calcium deposit; debridement of labrum, synovium or rotator cuff; or chondroplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
48951SHOULDER, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromioplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1043.40-Yes
48952Surgery of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) cartilage treatment; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) synovectomy; (d) excision of joint osteophytes; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies that is performed on the same joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
48953Surgery of scapulothoracic joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) cartilage treatment; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) synovectomy; (d) excision of joint osteophytes; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies that is performed on the same joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
48954Synovectomy of shoulder, performed as an independent procedure, including release of contracture (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the shoulder region by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1098.25-Yes
48958Joint stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability of shoulder, anterior or posterior repair, by open or arthroscopic means, including labral repair or reattachment (if performed), excluding bone grafting and removal of hardware, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the shoulder region by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1263.00-Yes
48959Latarjet procedure by open or arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed) but excluding removal of hardware: (a) labral repair or reattachment; (b) bone grafting; (c) tendon transfer; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the shoulder region by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1763.75-Yes
48960SHOULDER, reconstruction or repair of, including repair of rotator cuff by arthroscopic, arthroscopic assisted or mini open means; arthroscopic acromioplasty; or resection of acromioclavicular joint by separate approach when performed - not being a service associated with any other procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1098.25-Yes
48972Tenodesis of biceps, by open or arthroscopic means, performed as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$505.10-Yes
48980Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the shoulder girdle (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$933.55-Yes
48983Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the elbow (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$684.60-Yes
48986Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the forearm (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$933.55-Yes
49104Repair of one or more ligaments of the elbow, for acute instability—within 6 weeks after the time of injury (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$617.75-Yes
49115Total or hemi humeral arthroplasty of elbow, excluding isolated radial head replacement and ligament stabilisation procedures, other than a service associated with a service to which item 49112 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1317.80-Yes
49116ELBOW, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1739.45-Yes
49118ELBOW, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy and lavage, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
49121Surgery of the elbow, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) chondroplasty; (b) drilling of defect; (c) osteoplasty; (d) removal of loose bodies; (e) release of contracture or adhesions; (f) treatment of epicondylitis; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of an arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49124Excision of olecranon bursa, including bony prominence, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of an arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
49203Limited fusion of wrist, with or without bone graft, including each of the following: (a) ligament or tendon transfers; (b) partial or total excision of one or more carpal bones; (c) rebalancing procedures; (d) synovectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$904.95-Yes
49213Sauve-Kapandji procedure of distal radioulnar joint, including any of the following (if performed): a) radioulnar fusion; b) osteotomy; c) soft tissue reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$982.85-Yes
49218Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or both (including biopsy)—other than a service associated with another arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
49219Diagnosis of carpometacarpal joint of thumb or joint of digit, by arthroscopic means, including biopsy (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
49221Treatment of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) drilling of defect; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) release of adhesions; (d) synovectomy; (e) debridement; (f) resection of dorsal or volar ganglia; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49224Osteoplasty of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) excision of the distal ulna; (b) total synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint—2 or more distinct areas (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$823.60-Yes
49227Treatment of wrist by one of the following: (a) pinning of osteochondral fragment, by arthroscopic means; (b) stabilisation procedure for ligamentous disruption; (c) partial wrist fusion or carpectomy, by arthroscopic means; (d) fracture management; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$823.60-Yes
49230Total, hemi or interpositional prosthetic replacement of carpal bone of wrist, including any of the following (if performed): (a) ligament and tendon rebalancing procedures; (b) limited wrist fusions; (c) limited bone grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1074.70-Yes
49233Excisional arthroplasty of single (or part of) carpal bone of wrist, when transfers of ligaments or tendons, or rebalancing procedures, are not required, including any of the following (if performed): (a) radial styloidectomy; (b) ulnar styloidectomy; (c) proximal hamate; (d) partial scaphoid; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a distal radioulnar joint reconstruction, a proximal row carpectomy or a limited wrist fusion—applicable once for a single operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$452.45-Yes
49236Stabilisation of soft tissue of distal radioulnar joint, with or without ligament or tendon grafting, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) graft harvest; (b) triangular fibrocartilage complex repair or reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$682.20-Yes
49239Excision of pisiform or hook of hamate or sesamoid bone of hand, including release of ulnar nerve (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$339.35-Yes
49303Arthrotomy of hip, by open procedure, including any of the following (if performed): (a) lavage; (b) drainage; (c) biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$637.00-Yes
49309Arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty (Girdlestone) of hip, other than a service performed: (a) for the purpose of implant removal; or (b) as stage 1 of a 2-stage procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
49360Diagnostic arthroscopy of hip, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure of the hip joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$401.30-Yes
49363Diagnostic arthroscopy of hip, with synovial biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the hip joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$483.15-Yes
49366Treatment of hip, by arthroscopic means, including any procedures to treat bone or soft tissue in the same area (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing: (a) a procedure of the hip joint by arthroscopic means; or (b) surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49396Revision arthroplasty of hip, including: (a) removal of prosthesis as stage 1 of a 2-stage revision arthroplasty or as a definitive stage procedure; and (b) insertion of temporary prosthesis (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3074.60-Yes
49500Knee, arthrotomy of, involving one or more of capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or foreign body (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$439.25-Yes
49503Arthrotomy of knee, including one of the following: (a) meniscal surgery; (b) repair of collateral or cruciate ligament; (c) patellectomy; (d) single transfer of ligament or tendon; (e) repair or replacement of chondral or osteochondral surface (excluding prosthetic replacement); other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$571.15-Yes
49506Arthrotomy of knee, including 2 or more of the following: (a) meniscal surgery; (b) repair of collateral or cruciate ligament; (c) patellectomy; (d) single transfer of ligament or tendon; (e) repair or replacement of chondral or osteochondral surface (excluding prosthetic replacement); other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$856.75-Yes
49509Total synovectomy of knee, by open procedure, other than a service performed in association with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
49515Removal of cemented or uncemented knee prosthesis, performed as the first stage of a 2-stage procedure; including: (a) removal of associated cement; and (b) insertion of spacer (if required) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$988.45-Yes
49534Arthroplasty of patella and trochlea of patello-femoral joint of knee, performed as a primary procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$848.45-Yes
49536Either: (a) repair of cruciate ligaments of knee; or (b) repair or reconstruction of collateral ligaments of knee; by open or arthroscopic means, including either or both of the following (if performed): (c) graft harvest; (d) intraarticular knee surgery; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1098.25-Yes
49542Reconstruction of anterior or posterior cruciate ligament of knee, by open or arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) graft harvest; (b) donor site repair; (c) meniscal repair; (d) collateral ligament repair; (e) extra-articular tenodesis; (f) any other associated intra-articular surgery; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1537.35-Yes
49544Reconstruction of 2 or more cruciate or collateral ligaments of knee, by open or arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) ligament repair; (b) graft harvest donor site repair; (c) meniscal repair; (d) any other associated intra-articular surgery; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1789.85-Yes
49551Knee, revision of procedures to which item 49536 or 49542 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1537.35-Yes
49564Stabilisation of patellofemoral joint of knee, by combined open and arthroscopic means, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) medial soft tissue reconstruction and tendon transfer; (b) tibial tuberosity transfer with bone graft and internal fixation; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1072.20-Yes
49565Reconstruction of patellofemoral joint of knee, by combined open and arthroscopic means, including: (a) both of the following: (i) medial soft tissue reconstruction; (ii) tibial tuberosity transfer; and (b) any of the following (if performed): (i) bone graft; (ii) internal fixation; (iii) trochleoplasty; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1538.80-Yes
49570Diagnosis of knee, by arthroscopic means, when the pre-procedure diagnosis is undetermined, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) biopsy; (b) lavage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
49576Repair of chondral lesion of knee, by arthroscopic means, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) microfracture; (b) microdrilling; other than a service performed in combination with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing chondral or osteochondral grafts (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$774.90-Yes
49582Meniscal repair of knee, by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$904.80-Yes
49590Excision of ganglion, cyst or bursa of knee, by open or arthroscopic means, performed as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
49592Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the hip, including pelvis and proximal femur (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1331.70-Yes
49594Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the knee, including distal femur, proximal fibula and proximal tibia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1065.35-Yes
49596Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossification in the lower leg, other than a service to which item 49594 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$799.05-Yes
49703Surgery of ankle joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) cartilage treatment; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) synovectomy; (d) excision of joint osteophytes; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the ankle by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49718Primary repair of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy —one tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$439.25-Yes
49724Reconstruction of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy; (c) adjacent tendon transfer; (d) turn down flaps; other than a service associated with a service to which item 49718 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$768.90-Yes
49727Lengthening of major tendon of ankle, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$329.35-Yes
49728Lengthening of Achilles’ tendon, by any method, with gastro-soleus lengthening for the correction of equinous deformity, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which item 49727 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$658.80-Yes
49730Surgery of joint of hindfoot (other than ankle) or first metatarsophalangeal joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) cartilage treatment; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) synovectomy; (d) excision of joint osteophytes; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the ankle by arthroscopic means—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49732Endoscopy of large tendons of foot, including any of the following (if performed): (a) debridement of tendon and sheath; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) synovectomy; (d) excision of tendon impingement; other than a service associated with a service to which item 49718 or 49724 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
49736Transfer of major tendon of foot and ankle, including: (a) split or whole transfer to contralateral side of foot; and (b) passage of posterior or anterior tendon to, or through, interosseous membrane; and (c) any of the following (if performed): (i) synovial biopsy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) tendon lengthening; (iv) insetting of tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$768.90-Yes
49761Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsal, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —one metatarsal (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$604.05-Yes
49762Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —2 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$906.05-Yes
49763Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —3 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1057.10-Yes
49764Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —4 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1208.05-Yes
49765Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —5 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1359.15-Yes
49766Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —6 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1510.10-Yes
49767Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —7 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1661.15-Yes
49768Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) osteotomy, with or without fixation; (e) local tendon transfer; (f) local tendon lengthening or release; (g) ligament repair; (h) joint debridement; —8 metatarsals (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1812.10-Yes
49769Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity, by osteotomy of first metatarsal and proximal phalanx of first toe, with internal fixation of both bones, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1057.10-Yes
49770Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity, by osteotomy of first metatarsal and proximal phalanx of first toe, with internal fixation of both bones, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1757.05-Yes
49771Synovectomy of major tendon of ankle, for extensive synovitis by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) tenolysis; (b) debridement of ligament or tendon (or both); (c) release of ligament or tendon (or both); (d) excision of tubercule or osteophyte; (e) reconstruction of tendon retinaculum; (f) neurolysis; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
49772Excision of rheumatoid nodules or gouty tophi, excluding aftercare, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) debridement of ligament or tendon (or both); (c) release of ligament or tendon (or both); (d) excision of tubercle or osteophyte; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$382.50-Yes
49773Revision of excision of intermetatarsal or digital neuroma, including any of the following (if performed): (a) release of tissues; (b) excision of bursae; (c) neurolysis; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—one web space (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$474.05-Yes
49783Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —3 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$884.55-Yes
49784Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —4 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1010.90-Yes
49785Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —5 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1137.15-Yes
49786Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —6 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1263.40-Yes
49787Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —7 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1389.65-Yes
49788Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joints, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —8 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1515.95-Yes
49800Primary repair of flexor or extensor tendon of foot, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy; —one toe (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$153.75-Yes
49803Secondary repair of flexor or extensor tendon of foot, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy; —one toe (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$197.75-Yes
49809Open tenotomy or lengthening of foot, by open incision, with or without tenoplasty, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) synovial biopsy; (b) synovectomy; —one toe (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$252.55-Yes
49812Advancement of tendon or ligament transfer of foot, including: (a) side to side transfer, harvesting and transfer for ligament or minor foot tendon reconstruction; and (b) either or both of the following (if performed): (i) synovial biopsy; (ii) synovectomy; —one major tendon or toe (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$505.10-Yes
49814Reconstruction of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including: (a) osteotomy of hindfoot, with internal fixation; and (b) lengthening of major tendon of ankle; and (c) any of the following (if performed): (i) synovial biopsy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) adjacent tendon transfer; (iv) turn down flaps; other than a service associated with a service to which item 49718 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1153.35-Yes
49818Release of plantar fascia, including excision of calcaneal spur (if performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$318.40-Yes
49821Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement —one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$505.10-Yes
49824Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) local tendon transfer; (e) joint debridement; —2 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$884.20-Yes
49827Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by local tendon transfer, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
49830Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by local tendon transfer, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$960.95-Yes
49833Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by osteotomy of first metatarsal, without internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$604.05-Yes
49836Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotomy of first metatarsal, without internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1043.40-Yes
49837Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by osteotomy of first metatarsal, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$755.10-Yes
49838Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotomy of first metatarsal, with internal fixation or arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1303.90-Yes
49854Radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy, with extensive incision into foot and excision of fascia, including excision of calcaneal spur (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which 49818 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$439.25-Yes
49866Excision of intermetatarsal or digital neuroma, including any of the following (if performed): (a) release of metatarsal or digital ligament; (b) excision of bursae; (c) neurolysis; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—one web space (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$351.20-Yes
49881Complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bony prominence or mucinous cyst of interphalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint and surrounding tissues; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) osteophyte resections; (iv) neurolysis; (v) skin closure, by any local method; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$256.50-Yes
49884Complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bony prominence or mucinous cyst of ankle, hindoot or midfoot joint and surrounding tissues; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) osteophyte resections; (iv) neurolysis; (v) capsular or ligament repair; (vi) skin closure, by any method; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
49887Revision of complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bony prominence or mucinous cyst of interphalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint and surrounding tissues; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) osteophyte resections; (iv) neurolysis; (v) skin closure, by any method; other than a service associated with: (c) a service to which item 49881 applies; or (d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$346.45-Yes
49890Revision of complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bony prominence or mucinous cyst of ankle, hindfoot or midfoot joint and surrounding tissues; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) arthrotomy; (ii) synovectomy; (iii) osteophyte resections; (iv) neurolysis; (v) capsular or ligament repair; (vi) skin closure, by any method; other than a service associated with: (c) a service to which item 49884 applies; or (d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$585.00-Yes
50107Stabilisation of joint of hip, by open means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) repair of capsule; (b) labrum; (c) capsulorraphy; (d) repair of ligament; (e) internal fixation; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
50200Core needle biopsy of aggressive or potentially malignant bone or soft tissue tumour, excluding aftercare (Anaes.)$219.55-Yes
50201Incisional biopsy of aggressive or potentially malignant bone or soft tissue tumour, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)$384.35-Yes
50203Intralesional or marginal excision of bone or soft tissue tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$483.25-Yes
50206Intralesional or marginal excision of bone tumour, with at least one of the following: (a) autograft; (b) allograft; (c) cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
50209Intralesional or marginal excision of bone tumour, with at least 2 of the following: (a) autograft; (b) allograft; (c) cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
50212Wide excision of malignant or aggressive bone or soft tissue tumour (or both), affecting a limb, trunk or scapula (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1921.95-Yes
50215Wide excision of malignant or aggressive bone or soft tissue tumour (or both), with intercalary reconstruction of bone by prosthesis, allograft or autograft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2416.25-Yes
50218Wide excision of malignant or aggressive bone or soft tissue tumour (or both), with reconstruction, replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint, by prosthesis, allograft or autograft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3185.10-Yes
50221Wide excision of malignant or aggressive bone or soft tissue tumour (or both) of pelvis, sacrum or spine, without reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2965.20-Yes
50224Wide excision of malignant or aggressive bone or soft tissue tumour (or both) of pelvis, sacrum or spine, with reconstruction of bone defect, or one or more joints, by any technique (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3294.75-Yes
50242Revision of endoprosthetic replacement, if item 50218 or 50224, or an item that describes a service substantially similar to either of those items, applied to the initial procedure: (a) including any of the following: (i) rebushing; (ii) patella resurfacing; (iii) polyethylene exchange or similar; and (b) excluding removal of prosthetic from bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$988.45-Yes
50245Revision of reconstructive procedure, if item 50215, 50218 or 50224, or an item that describes a service substantially similar to any of those items, applied to the initial procedure, by any technique or combination of techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2965.45-Yes
50312Synovectomy or debridement, and microfracture, of ankle joint for osteochondral large defect greater than 1.5cm2, by arthroscopic or open means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) debridement or release of ligament; (c) debridement or release of tendon; other than a service associated with a service to which any of the following apply: (d) item 49703; (e) another item in this Schedule if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the ankle (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$877.50-Yes
50333Excision of tarsal coalition, with interposition of muscle, fat graft or similar graft, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) synovectomy; (c) excision of osteophytes; —one coalition (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$719.50-Yes
50393Acetabular shelf procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service in the other item is for the purpose of performing arthroplasty on the hip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$986.55-Yes
50417Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the tibia by reconstruction of the knee, involving transfer of fibula or tibia, and repair of quadriceps mechanism (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1528.25-Yes
50654Examination or closed reduction (or both) of hip under anaesthesia for a patient under the age of 18 years, including any of the following (if performed): (a) diagnostic injection; (b) arthrography; (c) application or reapplication of a hip spica (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$579.35-Yes
50952Unresectable primary malignant tumour of the liver, destruction of, by open or laparoscopic ablation (including any associated imaging services), if a multi‑disciplinary team has assessed that percutaneous ablation cannot be performed or is not practical because of one or more of the following clinical circumstances: (a) percutaneous access cannot be achieved; (b) vital organs or tissues are at risk of damage from the percutaneous ablation procedure; (c) resection of one part of the liver is possible, however there is at least one primary liver tumour in an unresectable portion of the liver that is suitable for ablation; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30419 or 50950 applies (H) (Anaes.)$953.20-Yes
51054Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), one vertebra, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51055, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1592.30-Yes
51055Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), 2 vertebrae, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2388.55-Yes
51056Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), 3 or more vertebrae, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2786.55-Yes
51057Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), one vertebra, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51058 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2799.75-Yes
51058Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), 2 vertebrae, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51057 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3150.30-Yes
51059Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), 3 or more vertebrae, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51057 or 51058 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$3849.75-Yes
51111Skull calipers or halo, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$373.50-Yes
51112Plaster jacket, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$252.55-Yes
51115Halo‑femoral traction, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)$494.40-Yes
51145Wound debridement or excision for post operative infection or haematoma following spinal surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)$516.15-Yes
51150Coccyx, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$519.65-Yes
51312Assistance at any interventional obstetric procedure covered by items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16627 (H)No direct fee-Yes
51904Lipectomy—wedge excision of skin or fat—one excision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$530.60-Yes
51906Lipectomy—wedge excision of skin or fat—2 or more excisions (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$806.90-Yes
52000SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF RECENT WOUND OF, on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial (Anaes.)$96.20-Yes
52003SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF RECENT WOUND OF, on face or neck, small (NOT MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
52006SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF RECENT WOUND OF, on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), superficial (Anaes.)$137.15-Yes
52009SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, REPAIR OF RECENT WOUND OF, on face or neck, large (MORE THAN 7 CM LONG), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)$216.45-Yes
52010FULL THICKNESS LACERATION OF EAR, EYELID, NOSE OR LIP, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)$296.30-Yes
52012SUPERFICIAL FOREIGN BODY, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$27.45-Yes
52015SUBCUTANEOUS FOREIGN BODY, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$128.20-Yes
52018FOREIGN BODY IN MUSCLE, TENDON OR OTHER DEEP TISSUE, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)$322.85-Yes
52021ASPIRATION BIOPSY of 1 or MORE JAW CYSTS as an independent procedure to obtain material for diagnostic purposes and not being a service associated with an operative procedure on the same day (Anaes.)$34.30-Yes
52024BIOPSY OF SKIN OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$60.95-Yes
52025LYMPH NODE OF NECK, biopsy of (Anaes.)$214.55-Yes
52027BIOPSY OF LYMPH NODE, MUSCLE OR OTHER DEEP TISSUE OR ORGAN, as an independent procedure and not being a service to which item 52025 applies (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
52030SINUS, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)$105.00-Yes
52033SINUS, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)$214.55-Yes
52036TUMOUR, CYST, ULCER OR SCAR, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not being a service to which item 52039 applies (Anaes.)$148.10-Yes
52039TUMOURS, CYSTS, ULCERS OR SCARS, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, and the procedure is performed on more than 3 but not more than 10 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)$380.35-Yes
52048Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been established by radiological examination that there is a minimum of 5 mm separation between the cyst lining and tooth structure or if a tumour or cyst has been proven by positive histopathology), removal of, requiring wide excision, other than a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$433.40-Yes
52051Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$585.90-Yes
52054Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$685.45-Yes
52060Muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of (H) (Anaes.)$221.00-Yes
52061Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (H) (Anaes.)$260.80-Yes
52062Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$344.95-Yes
52063BONE TUMOUR, INNOCENT, excision of, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)$415.75-Yes
52064BONE CYST, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)$197.75-Yes
52073Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (H) (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
52075SALIVARY GLAND, removal of CALCULUS from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.)$174.70-Yes
52078Tongue, partial excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$344.95-Yes
52081TONGUE TIE, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes.)$54.20-Yes
52084TONGUE TIE, MANDIBULAR FRENULUM OR MAXILLARY FRENULUM, division or excision of frenulum, in a patient aged not less than 2 years (Anaes.)$139.35-Yes
52096ORTHOPAEDIC PIN OR WIRE, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)$131.65-Yes
52108LIP, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.) (Assist.)$380.35-Yes
52148Parotid duct, repair of, using micro‑surgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$804.75-Yes
52180MALIGNANT DISEASE AGGRESSIVE OR POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT BONE OR DEEP SOFT TISSUE TUMOUR, biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.)$219.55-Yes
52182Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$483.25-Yes
52184Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any one of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$713.95-Yes
52186Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$878.70-Yes
52300SINGLE-STAGE LOCAL FLAP, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or mucosa (Anaes.) (Assist.)$331.70-Yes
52303Single-stage local flap, if indicated, repair to one defect, with buccal pad of fat (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$473.65-Yes
52306Single-stage local flap, if indicated, repair to one defect, using temporalis muscle (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$702.85-Yes
52324Direct flap repair, using tongue, first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$552.70-Yes
52327Direct flap repair, using tongue, second stage (H) (Anaes.)$274.25-Yes
52333Cleft palate, primary repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$912.15-Yes
52336Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$570.20-Yes
52339Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$649.30-Yes
52354MANDIBLE or MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1636.40-Yes
52357MANDIBLE or MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1842.25-Yes
52360MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1879.35-Yes
52363MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2114.15-Yes
52366MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2067.50-Yes
52369MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2324.65-Yes
52372MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2255.65-Yes
52375MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$2526.45-Yes
52424Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) in the oral and maxillofacial region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$552.60-Yes
52430Microvascular repair of the oral and maxillofacial region using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1271.90-Yes
52440Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$631.45-Yes
52442Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$789.50-Yes
52444Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$877.05-Yes
52446Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1035.40-Yes
52600MANDIBULAR OR PALATAL EXOSTOSIS, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)$394.75-Yes
52618VESTIBULOPLASTY, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)$684.20-Yes
52621Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed—unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$684.20-Yes
52627OSSEO-INTEGRATION PROCEDURE - in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, extra oral implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes.) (Assist.)$587.85-Yes
52630OSSEO-INTEGRATION PROCEDURE - in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.)$217.60-Yes
52633OSSEO-INTEGRATION PROCEDURE - intra-oral implantation of titanium fixture to facilitate restoration of the dentition following resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)$587.85-Yes
52636OSSEO-INTEGRATION PROCEDURE - fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures placed following resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)$217.60-Yes
52812Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$789.50-Yes
52815Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$833.40-Yes
52826Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (H) (Anaes.)$277.15-Yes
52828Cutaneous nerve, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$412.25-Yes
52830Cutaneous nerve, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$543.75-Yes
53004MAXILLARY ANTRUM, LAVAGE OF - each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.)$41.50-Yes
53019Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$677.70-Yes
53052POST-NASAL SPACE, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)$143.25-Yes
53054NASENDOSCOPY or SINOSCOPY or FIBREOPTIC EXAMINATION of NASOPHARYNX one or more of these procedures (Anaes.)$143.25-Yes
53060Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum or turbinates for obstruction or haemorrhage secondary to surgery (or trauma)—one or more of these procedures (including any consultation on the same occasion) other than a service associated with another operation on the nose (H) (Anaes.)$117.20-Yes
53215Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with another arthroscopic procedure of that joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$476.85-Yes
53218Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions—one or more of such procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$762.75-Yes
53233Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which item 53224, 53226, 53227 or 53230 applies and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$1754.55-Yes
53236Temporomandibular joint, stabilisation of, involving one or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)$549.10-Yes
53700(Note. Where an anaesthetic combines a regional nerve block with a general anaesthetic for an operative procedure, benefits will be paid only under the anaesthetic item relevant to the operation. The items in this Group are to be used in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and are not to be used for dental procedures (eg. restorative dentistry or dental extraction.)) TRIGEMINAL NERVE, primary division of, injection of an anaesthetic agent$145.65-Yes
53702TRIGEMINAL NERVE, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent$72.95-Yes
53704FACIAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent$43.95-Yes
55054Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure (other than a procedure to which item 55848 or 55850 applies) using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Group applies (R)$125.35-Yes
55066Breasts, both, ultrasound scan, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, if:(a) the request for the scan indicates that an ultrasound guided breast intervention be performed; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with any other item in this Group (R)$250.50-Yes
55071Breast, one, ultrasound scan, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, if:(a) the request for the scan indicates that an ultrasound guided breast intervention be performed; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with any other item in this group (R)$238.05-Yes
55130Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service: (a) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and (b) is performed during cardiac surgery; and (c) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure; and (d) is not associated with a service to which item 55135, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R) (H) (Anaes.)$195.15-Yes
55135Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service: (a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and (b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and (c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and (d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and (e) is not associated with a service to which item 22054, 55130, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R) (H) (Anaes.)$406.00-Yes
55848Musculoskeletal ultrasound, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies, and not performed in conjunction with a service mentioned in item 55054 (R)$156.90-Yes
55850Musculoskeletal ultrasound, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, if:(a) the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner has indicated on a request for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that an ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated; and(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with a service mentioned in item 55054 or any other item in this Subgroup (R)$207.05-Yes
56007Computed tomography—scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)$281.35-Yes
56028Computed tomography—scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (Anaes.)$378.95-Yes
56107Computed tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine)—with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56807 applies (R) (Anaes.)$382.55-Yes
56219Computed tomography—scan of spine, one or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X rays, not being a service to which item 59724 applies (R) (Anaes.)$367.05-Yes
56224Computed tomography—scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the cervical region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)$395.30-Yes
56225Computed tomography—scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the thoracic region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)$395.30-Yes
56226Computed tomography—scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lumbosacral region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)$395.30-Yes
56234Computed tomography—scan of spine, 2 examinations of the kind referred to in items 56224, 56225 and 56226, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)$395.30-Yes
56238Computed tomography—scan of spine, 3 regions, cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)$395.30-Yes
56307Computed tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$450.10-Yes
56407Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)$405.15-Yes
56412Computed tomography—scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56407 applies (R) (Anaes.)$405.15-Yes
56507Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)$540.20-Yes
56623Computed tomography—scan of lower limb, left or right or both, one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lower limb before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 56626 applies (R) (Anaes.)$376.60-Yes
56626Computed tomography—scan of knee, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the knee before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which items 56623 or 56630 apply (R) (Anaes.)$376.60-Yes
56628Computed tomography—scan of upper limb, left or right or both, any one region, or more than one region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the upper limb before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (Anaes.)$376.60-Yes
56630Computed tomography—scan of upper limb and lower limb, left or right or both, any one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee) with intravenous contrast medium with any scans of the limbs before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 56626 applies (R) (Anaes.)$376.60-Yes
56807Computed tomography—scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$630.15-Yes
57007Computed tomography—scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$638.80-Yes
57341Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques (R) (Anaes.)$528.85-Yes
57352Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of: (a) the arch of the aorta; or (b) the carotid arteries; or (c) the vertebral arteries and their branches (head and neck); including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if: (d) either: (i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or (ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and (e) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (f) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (g) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$573.85-Yes
57353Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of: (a) the ascending and descending aorta; or (b) the common iliac and abdominal branches including upper limbs (chest, abdomen and upper limbs); including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if: (c) either: (i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or (ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and (d) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (e) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (f) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$573.85-Yes
57354Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of: (a) the descending aorta; or (b) the pelvic vessels (aorto‑iliac segment) and lower limbs; including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if: (c) either: (i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or (ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and (d) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (e) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (f) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)$573.85-Yes
57357Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of the pulmonary arteries and their branches, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if: the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries; and the service is:(i) performed for the exclusion of pulmonary arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism and is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or(ii) performed for the exclusion of pulmonary arterial stenosis, occlusion or aneurysm and is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; or (iii) for the exclusion of pulmonary embolism and is requested be a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) (R) (Anaes.)$573.85-Yes
57541Fee for a service rendered using first eligible x-ray procedure carried out during attendance at a residential aged care facility, where the service has been requested by a medical practitioner or a participating nurse practitioner who has attended the patient in person and the request identifies one or more of the following indications: the patient has experienced a fall and one or more of the following items apply to the service 57509, 57515, 57521, 57527, 57703, 57709, 57712, 57715, 58521, 58524, 58527; or pneumonia or heart failure is suspected and item 58503 applies to the service; or acute abdomen or bowel obstruction is suspected and item 58903 applies to the service. This call-out fee can be claimed once only per visit at a residential aged care facility irrespective of the number of patients attended. NOTE: If the service is bulked billed 95% of the fee is payable. The multiple services rule does not apply to this item. (R)$84.55-Yes
58715Antegrade or retrograde pyelography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, one side (R)$174.05-Yes
58718Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)$144.80-Yes
58721Retrograde micturating cysto urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)$158.70-Yes
58927Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies (R)$87.75-Yes
58933Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)$236.10-Yes
58936Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography (R)$225.00-Yes
59312Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques (R)$99.90-Yes
59314Radiographic examination of one breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques (R)$60.30-Yes
59318Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of one or more lesions in one breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 (R)$54.00-Yes
59700Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)$110.85-Yes
59703Dacryocystography, one side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection (R)$87.20-Yes
59712Hysterosalpingography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)$130.50-Yes
59715Bronchography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, on a person under 16 years of age (R) (Anaes.)$164.80-Yes
59718Phlebography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)$154.60-Yes
59724Myelography, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R) (Anaes.)$260.00-Yes
59733Sialography, one side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 applies (R)$123.70-Yes
59739Sinogram or fistulogram, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)$84.65-Yes
59751Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)$159.80-Yes
59754Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection (R)$251.85-Yes
59970Angiography or digital subtraction angiography, or both, with fluoroscopy and image acquisition, using a mobile image intensifier, including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection—one or more regions (R) (H) (Anaes.)$193.25-Yes
60506Fluoroscopy, using a mobile image intensifier, that: (a) lasts less than 1 hour; and (b) is in conjunction with a surgical procedure; not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (H)$73.20-Yes
60509Fluoroscopy, using a mobile image intensifier, that: (a) lasts 1 hour or more; and (b) is in conjunction with a surgical procedure; not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (H)$113.55-Yes
61109Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (H)$297.25-Yes
61329Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and (b) at least one of the following applies: (i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information; (ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information; (iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and (c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and (d) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies; and (f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61321, 61324, 61325, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)$1040.80-Yes
61345Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and (b) at least one of the following applies: (i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information; (ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information; (iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and (c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and (d) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies (R); and (f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)$1040.80-Yes
61349Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) both: (i) a service has been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months to which this item, or item 61324, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61410 or 61414 applies; and (ii) the patient has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and (b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and (c) at least one of the following applies: (i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information; (ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information; (iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and (d) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730 or 61410 applies; and (f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61410, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 12 months (R)$1040.80-Yes
61398Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and (b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and (c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the services is provided; and (d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and (e) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and (f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61406 or 61414 applies; and (g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61406 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)$1040.80-Yes
61406Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and (b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and (c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and (d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and (e) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and (f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61398 or 61414 applies; and (g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61394, 61398 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)$1040.80-Yes
61410Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) both: (i) a service has been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months to which this item, or item 61324, 61329, 61345, 61349, 61357, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies; and (ii) the patient has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and (b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and (c) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and (d) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; and (f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which item 61349 applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 12 months$1040.80-Yes
61523Whole body FDG PET study, performed for evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule where the lesion is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy, or for which an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed.(R)$953.00-Yes
61598Whole body FDG PET study performed for the staging of biopsy-proven newly diagnosed or recurrent head and neck cancer (R).$953.00-Yes
61640Whole body FDG PET study for initial staging of patients with biopsy-proven bone or soft tissue sarcoma (excluding gastrointestinal stromal tumour) considered by conventional staging to be potentially curable. (R)$999.00-Yes
63020MRI—scan of head (including MRA if performed) for the post‑procedure assessment of the patient following magnetic resonance imaging‑guided focused ultrasound for the treatment of medically refractory essential tremor Applicable once per patient per lifetime (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.)$452.05-Yes
63390MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for assessment of myocardial structure, function and characterisation, if the request for the scan indicates that the patient has: (a) acute onset (less than 3 months) heart failure caused by suspected myocarditis which would otherwise require endomyocardial biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of myocarditis; or (b) unexplained arrhythmia caused by suspected myocarditis which would otherwise require endomyocardial biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of myocarditis; or (c) suspected drug-induced myocarditis, if the results from all of the following examinations are inconclusive to form a diagnosis: (i) troponin; (ii) chest X-ray; (iii) transthoracic echocardiogram. (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.)$616.60-Yes
63489MRI—scan of one breast, performed in conjunction with a biopsy procedure on that breast and an ultrasound scan of that breast, if: (a) the request for the MRI scan identifies that the patient has a suspicious lesion seen on MRI but not on conventional imaging; and (b) the ultrasound scan is performed immediately before the MRI scan and confirms that the lesion is not amenable to biopsy guided by conventional imaging; and (c) a dedicated breast coil is used (R) (Anaes.)$1130.10-Yes
63531MRI—scan of both breasts, if: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and(b) the request for the scan identifies that:(i) the patient has a breast lesion; and(ii) the results of conventional imaging are inconclusive for the presence of breast cancer; and(iii) biopsy has not been possible (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.)$773.65-Yes
63543Multiparametric MRI—scan of the prostate for the assessment of cancer, requested by a specialist in the speciality of urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology: (a) if the request for the scan identifies that the patient: (i) is under active surveillance following a confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer by biopsy histopathology; and (ii) is not undergoing, or planning to undergo, treatment for prostate cancer; and (b) using a standardised image acquisition protocol involving: (i) T2‑weighted imaging; and (ii) diffusion‑weighted imaging; and (iii) (unless contraindicated) dynamic contrast enhancement (R) Note: See explanatory note IN.5.2 for claiming restrictions for this item. (Anaes.)$504.45-Yes
65084Bone marrow trephine biopsy - histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow and examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): any test described in item 65060, 65066 or 65070$169.85-Yes
66686Performance of 1 or more of the following procedures: (a) growth hormone suppression by glucose loading; (b) growth hormone stimulation by exercise; (c) dexamethasone suppression test; (d) sweat collection by iontophoresis for chloride analysis; (e) pharmacological stimulation of growth hormone$50.65-Yes
66773Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown or formation for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral density, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests (Low bone densitometry is defined in the explanatory notes to Category 2 - Diagnostic Procedures and Investigations of the Medicare Benefits Schedule)$24.65-Yes
66831Quantitation of copper or iron in liver tissue biopsy$30.95-Yes
69321Microscopy and culture of post-operative wounds, aspirates of body cavities, synovial fluid, CSF or operative or biopsy specimens, for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms involving aerobic and anaerobic cultures and the use of different culture media, and including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in item 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312 or 69318; specimens from 1 or more sites$48.15-Yes
69324Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 1 specimen of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 1 operative or biopsy specimen, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service described in item 69300$43.00-Yes
69327Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 2 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 2 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300$85.00-Yes
69330Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 3 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 3 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300$128.00-Yes
69333Urine examination (including serial examinations), if: (a) the patient has symptoms of urinary tract infection or kidney disease, or is a clinically‑indicated asymptomatic patient who is: (i) pregnant; or (ii) less than 16 years of age; or (iii) a renal transplant recipient; or (iv) suffering from recurrent urinary tract infections; or (v) being investigated or monitored for kidney disease; or (vi) undergoing urinary tract instrumentation, a urological procedure or transurethral resection of the prostate; and (b) the examination is performed by any means other than simple culture by dip slide, including: (i) cell count; and (ii) culture; and (iii) colony count; and (iv) (if performed) stained preparations; and (v) (if performed) identification of cultured pathogens; and (vi) (if performed) antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (vii) (if performed) examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, protein, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts$20.55-Yes
72813Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$73.20-Yes
72816Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)$88.40-Yes
72817Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$99.10-Yes
72818Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$109.60-Yes
72823Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)$99.50-Yes
72824Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$144.75-Yes
72825Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$184.60-Yes
72826Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 to 11 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$199.25-Yes
72827Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 12 to 17 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)$213.95-Yes
72828Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 18 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)$228.65-Yes
72830Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$280.75-Yes
72836Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$427.20-Yes
72838Examination of complexicity level 7 biopsy material with multiple tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens. (Item is subject to rule 13)$478.05-Yes
72846Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 72848 (Item is subject to rule 13)$61.05-Yes
72847Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$91.55-Yes
72848Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)$76.30-Yes
72849Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7-10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$106.80-Yes
72850Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$122.05-Yes
72851Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)$578.55-Yes
72852Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$771.05-Yes
72855Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)$188.75-Yes
72856Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$251.70-Yes
72857Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)$293.65-Yes
73059Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13)$44.05-Yes
73060Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$58.75-Yes
73061Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)$52.45-Yes
73064Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7 to 10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$73.40-Yes
73065Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)$88.05-Yes
73306Gene expression profiling testing using EndoPredict, for the purpose of profiling gene expression in formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded primary breast cancer tissue from core needle biopsy or surgical tumour sample to estimate the risk of distant recurrence of breast cancer within 10 years, if: (a) the sample is from a new primary breast cancer, which is suitable for adjuvant chemotherapy; and (b) the sample has been determined to be oestrogen receptor positive and HER2 negative by IHC and ISH respectively on surgically removed tumour; and (c) the sample is axillary node negative or positive (up to 3 nodes) with a tumour size of at least 1 cm and no more than 5 cm determined by histopathology on surgically removed tumour; and (d) the sample has no evidence of distal metastasis; and (e) pre‑testing of intermediate risk of distant metastases has shown that the tumour is defined by at least one of the following characteristics: (i) histopathological grade 2 or 3; (ii) one to 3 lymph nodes involved in metastatic disease (including micrometastases but not isolated tumour cells); and (f) the service is not administered for the purpose of altering treatment decisions Applicable once per new primary breast cancer diagnosis for any particular patient$1200.00-Yes
73354Characterisation of germline gene variants, including copy number variation, in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 and EPCAM genes, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, for:(a) a patient with suspected Lynch syndrome following immunohistochemical examination of neoplastic tissue that has demonstrated loss of expression of one or more mismatch repair proteins; or (b) a patient: (i) who has endometrial cancer; and (ii) who is assessed by the specialist or consultant physician as being at a risk of more than 10% of having Lynch syndrome, on the basis of clinical and family history criteria$1200.00-Yes
75610Surgical procedure for intraoral implantation of an osseointegrated fixture and placement of transmucosal abutments where the patient is referred by a referring dentist or medical practitioner (H)$402.75-Yes
75621The fabrication and fitting of surgical splint or guide in conjunction with orthognathic surgical procedures and implant treatment, if provided in association with a service to which: (a) any item in the following series applies: (i) any of items 46150 to 46161 apply; or (ii) any of items 52342 to 52375 apply; or (b) item 52380 or 52382 applies; (c) item 75610 applies$270.15-Yes
75851Repair to metal framework of denture—1 or more points$142.50-Yes
82206A procedure, being a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 of Group M14 would have applied had the procedure not been discontinued on clinical grounds, other than a service to which 82203 appliesNo direct fee-Yes
82226Burns, involving 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, by a participating nurse practitioner—each attendance at which the procedure is performed Not applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy$42.40-Yes
82227Burns, involving 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, by a participating nurse practitioner—each attendance at which the procedure is performed Not applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy$54.20-Yes
88115Removal of calculus - subsequent visit This item describes procedures in item 88114 when, because of the extent or degree of calculus, an additional visit(s) is required to remove deposits from the teeth.$67.50-Yes
88221Clinical periodontal analysis and recording This is a special examination performed as part of the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease. The procedure consists of assessing and recording a patient's periodontal condition. All teeth and six sites per tooth must be recorded. Written documentation of these measurements must be retained.$61.35-Yes
88311Removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof - first tooth extracted on a day A procedure consisting of the removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof. Inclusive of the insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal.$152.05-Yes
88351Repair of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane The surgical cleaning and repair of a facial skin wound in the region of the mouth or jaws, or the repair of oral mucous membrane, where the wounds involve the subcutaneous tissues. Inclusive of the insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal.$185.25-Yes
88384Repositioning of displaced tooth/teeth - per tooth A procedure following trauma where the position of the displaced tooth/teeth is corrected by manipulation. Stabilising procedures are itemised separately. Inclusive of the insertion of sutures, normal postoperative care and suture removal.$221.05-Yes
88386Splinting of displaced tooth/teeth - per tooth A procedure following trauma where the position of the displaced tooth/teeth may be stabilized by splinting. Inclusive of the insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal.$228.10-Yes
88411Direct pulp capping A procedure where an exposed pulp is directly covered with a protective dressing or cement.$40.35-Yes
88412Incomplete endodontic therapy (tooth not suitable for further treatment) A procedure where in assessing the suitability of a tooth for endodontic treatment a decision is made that the tooth is not suitable for restoration.$138.25-Yes
88419Extirpation of pulp or debridement of root canal(s) - emergency or palliative The partial or thorough removal of pulp and/or debris from the root canal system of a tooth. This is an emergency or palliative procedure distinct from visits for scheduled endodontic treatment.$159.75-Yes
88458Interim therapeutic root filling - per tooth A procedure consisting of the insertion of a long-term provisional (temporary) root canal filling with therapeutic properties which facilitates healing/development of the root and periradicular tissues over an extended time.$163.25-Yes
88741Adjustment of a denture Adjustment of a denture to improve comfort, function or aesthetics. This item does not apply to routine adjustments following the insertion of a new denture or the maintenance or repair of an existing denture.$60.80-Yes
88761Reattaching pre-existing clasp to denture Repair, insertion and adjustment of a denture involving re-attachment of a pre-existing clasp.$166.95-Yes
88762Replacing/adding clasp to denture - per clasp Repair, insertion and adjustment of a denture involving replacement or addition of a new clasp or clasps.$174.45-Yes
88764Repairing broken base of a partial denture Repair, insertion and adjustment of a broken resin partial denture base.$166.95-Yes
88765Replacing/adding new tooth on denture - per tooth Repair, insertion and adjustment of a denture involving replacement with or addition of a new tooth or teeth to a previously existing denture.$174.45-Yes
88766Reattaching existing tooth on denture - per tooth Repair, insertion and adjustment of a denture involving reattachment of a pre-existing denture tooth or teeth.$166.95-Yes
88776Impression - dental appliance repair/modification An item to describe taking an impression where required for the repair or modification of a dental appliance.$53.35-Yes
92140Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of paediatrics, following referral of the patient to the consultant paediatrician by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the consultant paediatrician: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 139, 289, 92141, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
92141Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a specialist or consultant physician (not including a general practitioner), following referral of the patient to the specialist or consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the specialist or consultant physician: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of an eligible disability is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 139, 289, 92140, 92142 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
92142Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a general practitioner (not including a specialist or consultant physician), for a patient aged under 25, if the general practitioner: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of an eligible disability is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 139, 289, 92140, 92141 or 92434) Applicable only once per lifetime NOTE: It is a legislative requirement that this service must be performed by the patient’s eligible telehealth practitioner (please see Note AN.1.1 for the definitions as some exemptions do apply)$156.95-Yes
92434Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, following referral of the patient to the consultant psychiatrist by a referring practitioner, for a patient aged under 25, if the consultant psychiatrist: (a) undertakes, or has previously undertaken in prior attendances, a comprehensive assessment in relation to which a diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) is made (if appropriate, using information provided by an eligible allied health provider); and (b) develops a treatment and management plan, which must include: (i) documentation of the confirmed diagnosis; and (ii) findings of any assessments performed for the purposes of formulation of the diagnosis or contribution to the treatment and management plan; and (iii) a risk assessment; and (iv) treatment options (which may include biopsychosocial recommendations); and (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to: (i) the referring practitioner; and (ii) one or more allied health providers, if appropriate, for the treatment of the patient; (other than attendance on a patient for whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135, 137, 139, 289, 92140, 92141 or 92142) Applicable only once per lifetime$312.45-Yes
92435Video attendance lasting more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if: (a) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by a medical practitioner in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner for an assessment or management; and (b) during the attendance, the consultant: (i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and (iii) undertakes a comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and (c) the consultant decides that it is clinically appropriate for the patient to be managed by the referring practitioner without ongoing management by the consultant and (d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives the referring practitioner a written report, which includes: (i) a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and (ii) a management plan for the patient for the next 12 months for the patient that comprehensively evaluates the patient’s biopsychosocial factors and makes recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and (e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and management plan, and a gives a copy, to: (i) the patient; and (ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and (f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 291 of the general medical services table applies has not been provided$535.95-Yes
92436Video attendance lasting more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if: (a) the patient is being managed by a medical practitioner or a participating nurse practitioner in accordance with a management plan prepared by the consultant in accordance with item 291 or 92435; and (b) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by the medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner managing the patient, for review of the management plan and the associated comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and (c) during the attendance, the consultant: (i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and (iii) reviews the comprehensive diagnostic assessment and undertakes additional assessment as required; and (iv) reviews the management plan; and (d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes: (i) a revised comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and (ii) a revised management plan including updated recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and (e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and the management plan, and gives a copy, to: (i) the patient; and (ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and (f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which item 291 of the general medical services table or item 92435 applies has been provided; and (g) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 293 of the general medical services table or item 92444 applies has not been provided$335.05-Yes
92444Phone attendance lasting more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician's specialty of psychiatry, if: (a) the patient is being managed by a medical practitioner or a participating nurse practitioner in accordance with a management plan prepared by the consultant in accordance with item 291 or 92435; and (b) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by the medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner managing the patient, for review of the management plan and the associated comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and (c) during the attendance, the consultant: (i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and (iii) reviews the comprehensive diagnostic assessment and undertakes additional assessment as required; and (iv) reviews the management plan; and (d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes: (i) a revised comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and (ii) a revised management plan including updated recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient's ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and (e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and the management plan, and gives a copy, to: (i) the patient; and (ii) the patient's carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and (f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which item 291 of the general medical services table or item 92435 applies has been provided; and (g) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 293 of the general medical services table or item 92436 applies has not been provided$335.05-Yes
93722Assistance by a participating nurse practitioner at any interventional obstetric procedure covered by items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16627 (H)No direct fee-Yes

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