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Item 11717

Note: the service only applies if the patient meets one or more of the following and the requirements in Note: DR.1.1 Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring, by a specialist or consultant physician, if the service: (a) utilises a patient activated, single or multiple event memory recording device that: (i) is connected continuously to the patient for between 7 and 30 days; and (ii) is capable of recording for at least 20 seconds prior to each activation and for 15 seconds after each activation; and (b) includes transmission, analysis, interpretation and reporting (including the indication for the investigation); and (c) is for the investigation of recurrent episodes of: unexplained syncope; or palpitation; or other symptoms where a cardiac rhythm disturbance is suspected and where infrequent episodes have occurred; and (d) is not associated with a service to which item 11716, 11723, 11735, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12207, 12208, 12210, 12213, 12215, 12217 or 12250 applies Applicable only once in any 3 month period Note: the service does not apply if the patient is being provided with the service as part of an episode of: hospital treatment; or hospital‑substitute treatment.

MBS Fee: $114.85

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