Schedule 1 Table of general medical services

(regulation 4)

Part 1 Rules of interpretation

1 General

(1) In this table, unless the contrary intention appears:

Act means the Health Insurance Act 1973.

attendance of a minor nature or minor attendance, for an attendance on a patient by a consultant physician, means an attendance that:

(a) is a second or subsequent attendance on the patient, in the course of a single course of treatment by the consultant physician, during which it is not necessary for the consultant physician to carry out a physical examination of the patient; and

(b) does not result in a substantial alteration to the treatment of the patient.

closed reduction:

(a) means treatment of a dislocation or fracture by non‑operative reduction; and

(b) includes the use of percutaneous fixation, or external splintage by cast or splints.

comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility means a separate hospital area that, on a 24 hour basis:

(a) is equipped and staffed so that it is capable of providing to a patient:

(i) hyperbaric oxygen therapy at a treatment pressure of at least 2.8 atmospheric pressure absolute (180 kilopascal gauge pressure); and

(ii) mechanical ventilation and invasive cardiovascular monitoring within a multiplace chamber for the duration of the hyperbaric treatment; and

(b) is supported by:

(i) at least 1 specialist anaesthetist, consultant physician or medical practitioner who holds the Diploma of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society, and who is rostered and immediately available to the hyperbaric facility during normal working hours; and

(ii) a registered medical practitioner who is present in the hospital and immediately available to the facility at all times when patients are being treated at the hyperbaric facility; and

(iii) a registered nurse with specific training in hyperbaric patient care to the published standards of the Hyperbaric Technicians and Nurses Association, and who is present during hyperbaric oxygen therapy; and

general intensive care unit means a separate hospital area that:

(a) is equipped and staffed so as to be capable of providing to a patient:

(i) mechanical ventilation for a period of several days; and

(ii) invasive cardiovascular monitoring; and

(b) is supported by:

(i) at least 1 specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of intensive care who is immediately available and exclusively rostered to the intensive care unit during normal working hours; and

(ii) a registered medical practitioner who is present in the hospital and immediately available to the unit at all times; and

(iii) a registered nurse for at least 18 hours each day; and

general practitioner means:

(a) a practitioner who is vocationally registered under section 3F of the Act; or

(b) a practitioner who:

(i) is a Fellow of the RACGP; and

(ii) participates in the quality assurance and continuing medical education of the RACGP; and

(iii) meets the RACGP requirements for quality assurance and continuing education; or

(i) as part of a training program for general practice leading to the award of the Fellowship of the RACGP; or

(ii) as part of another training program recognised by the RACGP as being of an equivalent standard; or

(iii) as part of the Rural and Remote Area Placement Program administered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

institution means a place (other than a hospital, a nursing home or accommodation for aged persons that is attached to a nursing home or situated within a nursing home complex) at which residential accommodation or day care is, or both residential accommodation and day care are, made available to:

(a) disadvantaged children; or

(b) juvenile offenders; or

(d) chronically ill psychiatric patients; or

(e) homeless persons; or

(f) unemployed persons; or

(g) persons suffering from alcoholism; or

(h) persons addicted to drugs; or

(i) physically or intellectually disabled persons.

intensive care unit means a general intensive care unit or a neo-natal intensive care unit.

neo-natal intensive care unit means a separate hospital area that:

(a) is equipped and staffed so as to be capable of providing to a patient who is a newly born child:

(i) mechanical ventilation for a period of several days; and

(ii) invasive cardiovascular monitoring; and

(b) is supported by:

(i) at least 1 consultant physician in paediatric medicine who is immediately available and exclusively rostered to the intensive care unit during normal working hours; and

(ii) a registered medical practitioner who is present in the hospital and immediately available to the unit at all times; and

(iii) a registered nurse for at least 18 hours each day; and

open reduction means treatment of a dislocation or fracture by either:

(a) operative exposure including the use of any internal or external fixation; or

(b) non-operative (closed reduction) where intra-medullary fixation or external fixation is used.

RACGP means the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

referring practitioner, for a referral, means:

(a) in the case of all referrals — a medical practitioner; and

(b) if the referral is made to a specialist who is an ophthalmologist — an optometrist; and

(c) if the referral arises out of a dental service provided by a dental practitioner and is made to a specialist (but not a consultant physician) — a dental practitioner; and

(d) if the referral arises out of a dental service provided by a dental practitioner who is approved by the Minister for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act and is made to a consultant physician — a dental practitioner.

(2) In this table, a reference by number to an item in the series 65060 to 73921 is a reference to the item so numbered in the pathology services table.

(3) In this table, a reference by number to an item in the series 55028 to 63946 is a reference to the item so numbered in the diagnostic imaging services table.

(4) In this table, a reference by number in an item to a combined anaesthetic unit value is a reference to the number that is calculated using the formula:

n1 + n2

where:

n1 is:

(a) if the service in connection with which the anaesthetic is administered is a service described in another item that includes the formula described in rule 5 — the number associated with B in the formula in the other item; and

(b) in any other case — 0.

n2 is:

(b) in any other case — the number of whole periods, commencing when the medical practitioner begins to prepare his or her patient for anaesthesia and ending when he or she ceases to attend the patient, being:

(i) 15 minutes in a period of up to 6 hours; and

(ii) 10 minutes in any period in excess of that period.

2 Meaning of symbols (S) and (G)

(1) An item including the symbol (S) applies only to a service provided by a specialist (and not to a service given by a consultant physician) in the practice of his or her specialty, being:

(a) a service that:

(i) is provided to a patient who has been referred to the specialist; and

(ii) is the first service provided by the specialist in accordance with the referral; or

(b) a service that:

(i) is provided to a patient who has been referred to the specialist; and

(ii) is part of a single course of treatment given for the condition identified in the referral or, if no condition was identified in the referral, part of a single course of treatment for the condition identified by the specialist; and

(iii) is provided within the period of validity of the referral applicable under regulation 31 of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975; or

(i) is provided to a patient who has declared that a written referral completed by a named referring practitioner has been lost, stolen or destroyed before the service was provided; and

(ii) is the first service provided by the specialist in accordance with the referral; or

(d) a service that:

(i) is provided to a patient who has not been referred to the specialist; and

(ii) is a service that, in an emergency within the meaning of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975, the specialist decides is necessary in the patient’s interests to be provided as soon as practicable without a referral.

(2) An item including the symbol (G) applies only to a service provided otherwise than by a specialist in accordance with subrule (1).

3 Meaning of single course of treatment in certain circumstances

(1) In subrule 1 (1), rules 2 and 6 and items 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 116, 119, 122, 128, 131, 385, 386, 387 and 388, single course of treatment includes:

(a) the initial attendance by a specialist or consultant physician; and

(b) the continuing management or treatment up to and including the stage when the patient is referred back to the care of the referring practitioner; and

(c) any subsequent review of the patient’s condition by the specialist or consultant physician that may be necessary, whether the review is initiated by the referring practitioner or the specialist or consultant physician.

(2) For subrule (1), an unrelated illness that requires referral of the patient to the specialist’s or consultant physician’s care, initiates a new course of treatment for which a new referral is required.

(3) For subrule (1), where the patient is attended by the specialist or consultant physician after the end of the period of validity of the last referral applicable under regulation 31 of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975, the attendance initiates a new course of treatment if:

(a) a referring practitioner considers it necessary for a patient’s condition to be reviewed; and

(b) the patient was last attended by the specialist or consultant physician more than 9 months before the attendance that initiates the new course of treatment.

4 Meaning of professional attendance in certain items

In items 1 to 172, 193 to 338, 348 to 388, 410 to 417, 601, 602, 697, 698 and 10900 to 10929, professional attendance includes (but is not limited to) the provision in relation to a patient of 1, or more than 1, of the following services:

(a) the evaluation of the patient’s condition or conditions including, if applicable, evaluation using the health screening services mentioned in subsection 19 (5) of the Act;

(b) the formulation of a plan for the management and, if applicable, for the treatment of the patient’s condition or conditions;

(c) the provision of advice to the patient about the patient’s condition or conditions and, if applicable, about treatment;

(d) if authorised by the patient, the provision of advice to another person, or other persons, about the patient’s condition or conditions and, if applicable, about treatment;

(e) the recording of the clinical details of the service or services provided to the patient.

5 Administration of anaesthetics in connection with certain services

If a general anaesthetic is administered in connection with a service specified in an item that includes the formula:

Anaes. n = n1 B + n2 T

where:

(a) n is a number; and

(b) n1 and n2 are other numbers;

the service that is provided by the medical practitioner who administers the anaesthetic is the service described in item n.

6 Interpretation of items 104 to 131 and 300 to 388

(1) In items 104 to 131 and 300 to 388, a reference to an attendance on a patient by a specialist, or consultant physician, in the practice of his or her specialty if the patient is referred to him or her:

(a) includes an attendance by a specialist, or consultant physician, in the practice of his or her specialty:

(i) if the patient has declared that a written referral of the patient was completed by a medical practitioner; or

(ii) if, in an emergency within the meaning of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975, the patient has not been referred to the specialist, or consultant physician, who decides that it is necessary in the patient’s interests to provide the service mentioned in the item as soon as practicable without a referral; but

(b) does not include an attendance by a specialist, or consultant physician, in the practice of his or her specialty if:

(i) the attendance forms part of a single course of treatment in which the first service was provided more than 12 months (or such other period, if any, set by the referring practitioner in, or in connection with, the referral) before the attendance; and

(ii) a later referral has not been made.

(2) In subrule (1) and in items 104 to 131 and 300 to 388, a reference to the referral of a patient to a specialist, or consultant physician, is a reference to the referral of a patient to a specialist, or consultant physician, by a referring practitioner.

7 Meaning of amount under rule 7 in certain items

(1) In items 4, 13, 19 and 20, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 3; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.75 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.25 for each patient.

(2) In items 24, 25, 33 and 35, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 23; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.75 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.25 for each patient.

(3) In items 37, 38, 40 and 43, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 36; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.75 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.25 for each patient.

(4) In items 47, 48, 50 and 51, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 44; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.75 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.25 for each patient.

(5) In items 58, 81, 87 and 92, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $8.50; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — 70 cents for each patient.

(6) In items 59, 83, 89 and 93, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $16.00; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $17.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — 70 cents for each patient.

(7) In items 60, 84, 90 and 95, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $35.50; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — 70 cents for each patient.

(8) In items 65, 86, 91 and 96, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $57.50; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — 70 cents for each patient.

(9) In item 195, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 193; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.75 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.25 for each patient.

(10) In item 414, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 410; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.35 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.20 for each patient.

(11) In item 415, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 411; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.35 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.20 for each patient.

(12) In item 416, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 412; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.35 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.20 for each patient.

(13) In item 417, amount under rule 7 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 413; and

(b) either:

(i) for each patient attended at a single attendance to a maximum of 6 patients — $18.35 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.20 for each patient.

8 Items 10809 and 10929 not to apply in certain circumstances

Items 10809 and 10929 do not apply if the patient requires contact lenses only for 1, or more than 1, of the following reasons:

(a) because the patient does not want to wear spectacles for reasons of appearance; or

(b) because the patient wants contact lenses for work or sporting purposes; or

9 Personal attendance by medical practitioners generally

(1) The items mentioned in subrule (2) apply only to a service provided in the course of a personal attendance by a medical practitioner on a single patient on a single occasion.

(2) The items are items 1 to 164, 173 to 340, 348 to 10816, 11012, 11015, 11018, 11021, 11212, 11304, 11500, 11600, 11601, 11627, 11701, 11712, 11724, 11921, 12000, 12003, 13030, 13100, 13103, 13106, 13109, 13110, 13112, 13209, 13290, 13292, 13300, 13303, 13306, 13309, 13312, 13318, 13319, 13400, 13500, 13503, 13506, 13600, 13603, 13604, 13606, 13609, 13612, 13700, 13815, 13818, 13830, 13839, 13842, 13845, 13848, 13851, 13854, 13857, 13870, 13873, 13876, 13879, 13882, 13885, 13888, 14100, 14103, 14106, 14109, 14112, 14115, 14118, 14120, 14122, 14124, 14126, 14128, 14130, 14132, 14200, 14203, 14206, 14209, 14212, 14215, 14224, 15600, 16003 to 16512 and 16515 to 51318.

(3) Items 170, 171, 172, 342, 344 and 346 apply only to a service provided in the course of a personal attendance by a medical practitioner.

10 Personal attendance by certain medical practitioners

(1) The items mentioned in subrule (3) apply only to a service provided in the course of a personal attendance by:

(a) a medical practitioner other than a medical practitioner employed by the proprietor of a hospital other than a private hospital; or

(b) a medical practitioner who:

(i) is employed by the proprietor of a hospital other than a private hospital; and

(ii) provides the service otherwise than in the course of employment by that proprietor.

(2) Paragraph 1 (b) applies whether or not another person provides essential assistance to that medical practitioner in accordance with accepted medical practice.

(3) The items are items 1 to 10816, 11012, 11015, 11018, 11021, 11212, 11304, 11500, 11600, 11601, 11627, 11701, 11712, 11724, 11921, 12000, 12003, 13030, 13100, 13103, 13106, 13109, 13110, 13112, 13209, 13290, 13292, 13300, 13303, 13306, 13309, 13312, 13318, 13319, 13400, 13500, 13503, 13506, 13600, 13603, 13604, 13606, 13609, 13612, 13700, 13815, 13818, 13830, 13839, 13842, 13845, 13848, 13851, 13854, 13857, 13870, 13873, 13876, 13879, 13882, 13885, 13888, 14100, 14103, 14106, 14109, 14112, 14115, 14118, 14120, 14122, 14124, 14126, 14128, 14130, 14132, 14200, 14203, 14206, 14209, 14212, 14215, 14224, 15600, 16003 to 16512 and 16515 to 51318.

11 Certain services may be provided by persons other than medical practitioners

(1) The items mentioned in subrule (2) apply whether the medical service is given by:

(a) a medical practitioner; or

(b) a person, other than a medical practitioner, who is employed by a medical practitioner or, in accordance with accepted medical practice, acts under the supervision of a medical practitioner.

(2) The items are items 11000, 11003, 11006, 11009, 11024, 11027, 11200, 11203, 11206, 11209, 11215, 11218, 11221, 11222, 11224, 11225, 11235, 11240, 11300, 11303, 11306, 11309, 11312, 11315, 11318, 11321, 11324, 11327, 11330, 11332, 11333, 11336, 11339, 11503, 11506, 11509, 11512, 11603, 11606, 11609, 11612, 11615, 11618, 11621, 11624, 11700, 11702, 11706, 11708, 11709, 11710, 11711, 11713, 11715, 11718, 11721, 11800, 11810, 11830, 11833, 11900, 11903, 11906, 11909, 11912, 11915, 11918, 12012, 12015, 12018, 12021, 12200, 12203, 12207, 12500 to 12533, 13020, 13025, 13200, 13203, 13206, 13212, 13215, 13218, 13221, 13703, 13706, 13709, 13750, 13755, 13757, 13760, 13915 to 13948, 14050, 14053, 14218, 14221, 15000 to 15536 and 16514.

12 Conditions under which certain services to be provided

Items 11309, 11312, 11315, 11318 and 11321 apply only to a service provided:

(a) in conditions that allow the establishment of determinate thresholds; and

(b) in a sound-attenuated environment with background noise conditions that comply with Australian Standard AS1269‑1983 of the Standards Association of Australia, as in force on 1 August 1987; and

(c) using calibrated equipment that complies with Australian Standard AS2586-1983 of the Standards Association of Australia, as in force on 1 August 1987.

13 Application of items 51700 to 53460

Items 51700 to 53460 apply only to a service provided in the course of dental practice by a dental practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act.

14 Meaning of administration of an anaesthetic in items 18102 to 18119

In items 18102 to 18119, administration of an anaesthetic means the administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a dental service, other than a dental service that is a prescribed medical service for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act.

15 Meaning of amount under rule 15 in certain items

(1) In item 15003, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15000; and

(b) $13.15 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(2) In item 15103, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15100; and

(b) $14.50 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(3) In item 15109, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15106; and

(b) $17.45 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(4) In item 15204, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15203; and

(b) $29.20 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(5) In item 15208, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15207; and

(b) $29.20 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(6) In item 15214, amount under rule 15 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15211; and

(b) $24.50 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

16 Meaning of amount under rule 16 in certain items

(1) In item 15009, amount under rule 16 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15006; and

(b) $14.30 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(2) In item 15115, amount under rule 16 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15112; and

(b) $36.35 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

17 Meaning of amount under rule 17 in certain items

In an item to which paragraph (a) or (b) applies, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to:

(a) for item 17977 — 85% of the fee, for the administration of an anaesthetic, for the item relating to an original amputation of the kind performed (being any of items 44324 to 44373); or

(b) for item 44376 — 75% of the fee for the item relating to an original amputation of the kind performed (being any of items 44324 to 44373).

18 Meaning of (AD) in Group C2 — Oral and maxillofacial surgical services and Group C3 — General and Prosthodontic services

An item in the series 75200 to 75206 and 75800 to 75854 that includes the symbol (AD) applies only to a service provided by a State registered dental practitioner practising as a dentist.

19 Orthodontic services

(1) In this rule:

accredited orthodontist means:

(a) a dental practitioner who is:

(i) registered or licensed as an orthodontist under the relevant law; and

(ii) accredited by the Minister for the purposes of this rule; or

(b) a dental practitioner:

(i) who is not registered or licensed under the relevant law as an orthodontist or who practises in a State or Territory in which there is no provision for the registration or licensing of orthodontists; and

(ii) whose qualifications or experience demonstrate to the Committee his or her competence in the field of orthodontics that is applicable to the giving of the services specified in items 75001 to 75051; and

(iii) who is accredited by the Minister for the purposes of this rule.

appropriate law, in relation to a service rendered to a patient, means the law of the State or Territory in which the service is rendered that provides for the registration or licensing of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Committee means the Medical Benefits (Dental Practitioners) Advisory Committee established under section 136 of the National Health Act 1953.

relevant law, in relation to a service provided to a patient, means the law of the State or Territory in which the service is provided that provides for the registration or licensing of orthodontists.

(2) An item in the series 75001 to 75006 or 75024 to 75051 that includes the symbol (AO) applies only to a service provided by an accredited orthodontist.

(3) An item in the series 75009 to 75023 that includes the symbol (AO) and the symbol (AOS) applies only to a service provided by:

(a) an accredited orthodontist; or

(b) a dental practitioner who is:

(i) registered under the appropriate law as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; and

(ii) a dental practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act.

20 Oral surgery services

(1) In this rule, relevant law, in relation to a service rendered to a patient, means the law of the State or Territory in which the service is rendered that provides for the registration or licensing of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

(2) An item in the series 75150 to 75621 that includes the symbol (AOS) applies only to a service provided by a dental practitioner who is:

(a) registered under the relevant law as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; and

(b) a dental practitioner approved by the Minister for the purposes of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act.

21 Meaning of report in Group D1 — Miscellaneous diagnostic procedures and investigations

In items 11000 to 12207, report means a report prepared by a medical practitioner.

22 Meaning of treatment cycle of a patient

In rule 25 and items 13200 to 13221, treatment cycle of a patient means a series of treatments of the patient that:

(a) begins:

(i) if treatment with superovulatory drugs is given — on the day on which that treatment begins; or

(ii) if treatment with superovulatory drugs is not given — on the first day of the menstrual cycle of the patient; and

(b) ends not more than 30 days after that day.

23 Items provided as part of treatment cycle relating to assisted reproductive services not to apply

(1) Subrule (2) applies to a service mentioned:

(a) in an item in Subgroup 3 of Group T1 (assisted reproductive services); and

(b) in any other item associated with an item in Subgroup 3 of Group T1.

(2) A service provided as part of a treatment cycle to which an item in paragraph (1) (a) applies, is not a medical service for the purposes of the item mentioned in paragraph (1) (b).

24 Items relating to assisted reproductive services not to apply in certain pregnancy-related circumstances

Items 13200 to 13221 do not apply to a service in relation to a patient’s pregnancy, or intended pregnancy, that is, at the time of the service, the subject of an agreement, or arrangement, under which the patient makes provision for guardianship of, or custodial rights to, a child born as a result of the pregnancy to be transferred to another person.

25 Meaning of embryology laboratory services in items 13200 and 13206

In items 13200 and 13206, embryology laboratory services does not include semen preparation but includes:

(a) egg recovery from aspirated follicular fluid; and

(b) insemination; and

(d) preparation of gametes or embryos for transfer or freezing.

26 Meaning of delivery in certain items

In items 16515, 16519 and 16522, delivery includes:

(a) induction of labour by surgical or intravenous infusion methods; and

(b) forceps or vacuum extraction; and

(d) management of multiple deliveries; and

(e) episiotomy; and

(f) repair of tears; and

(g) evacuation of the products of conception by manual removal.

27 Certain obstetrical procedures constitute a single operation

The procedures mentioned in item 16519, 16520, 16522, 16564, 16567, 16570, 16571 or 16573 constitute, for the purposes of that item, a single operation for the purposes of subsections 16 (2), (3) and (4) of the Act.

28 Meaning of maxilla in certain items

In items 45719 to 45752 and 52342 to 52375, maxilla includes the zygoma.

29 Items 46300 to 46534 apply only in certain circumstances

Items 46300 to 46534 apply only to a service provided in the course of an operation on a hand or hands.

30 Assistance at operations

(1) Items 51300 to 51318 apply only to assistance rendered by a medical practitioner other than:

(a) the practitioner performing the operation; or

(b) the anaesthetist administering the anaesthetic in connection with the operation, if any; or

(2) Items 51800 and 51803 apply only to assistance rendered by an approved dental practitioner other than:

(a) the practitioner performing the operation; or

(b) the anaesthetist administering the anaesthetic in connection with the operation, if any; or

31 Services in association with spinal fusion services

Items 48678, 48681, 48684, 48687 and 48690 apply only if the service is undertaken in association with a spinal fusion service to which item 48642, 48645, 48648, 48651, 48654, 48657, 48660, 48663, 48666, 48669, 48672 or 48675 applies.

32 Meaning of amount under rule 32 in items 51303 and 51803

In items 51303 and 51803, amount under rule 32, in relation to an amount payable for assistance at an operation or series of operations, means an amount equal to 20% of the sum of the fees payable under the Act for the services at that operation or series of operations of the practitioner to whom the assistance was given.

33 Meaning of amount under rule 33 in item 51309

(1) In item 51309, amount under rule 33 in relation to an amount payable for assistance at a series or combination of operations, means an amount equal to 20% of the sum of the fees payable under the Act for the services at those operations of the practitioner to whom the assistance was given.

(2) For subrule (1), the amount payable for the caesarean section component of the operations is the fee applicable to item 16520.

34 Meaning of amount under rule 34 in item 18219

In item 18219, amount under rule 34 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 18216; and

(b) $14.60 for each additional period of 15 minutes, or part of a period of 15 minutes, for continuous attendance by the medical practitioner beyond the first hour of attendance.

35 Histopathological proof of malignancy in certain cases for purposes of certain items relating to surgical procedures

For items 30196 to 30205, the requirement for histopathological proof of malignancy is satisfied where multiple lesions are to be removed from the 1 anatomical region if a single lesion from that region is histologically tested and proven positive for malignancy.

36 Meaning of amount under rule 36 in items 16633 and 16636

In items 16633 and 16636, amount under rule 36 means the amount that is equal to 50% of the amount of the fee for the service specified in an item for those services that are provided in relation to the second, or to a subsequent, foetus of a multiple pregnancy.

37 Meaning of amount under rule 37 in item 51312

In item 51312, amount under rule 37, in relation to an amount payable for assistance at a procedure, means an amount equal to 20% of the sum of the fees payable under the Act for the services at that procedure of the practitioner to whom the assistance was given.

38 Meaning of amount under rule 38 in item 31340

In item 31340, amount under rule 38, in relation to an amount payable for the excision of muscle, bone or cartilage in association with the excision of a malignant tumour of skin under another item, means an amount equal to 75% of the fee payable under that other item.

39 Meaning of amount under rule 39 in items 17503 and 17506

In items 17503 and 17506, amount under rule 39 for an amount payable for assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic, means an amount equal to 30% of the fee for the services at that treatment of the anaesthetist to whom the assistance was given.

40 Meaning of previous significant surgical complication in item 51318

In item 51318, previous significant surgical complication means:

(a) vitreous loss; or

(b) rupture of posterior capsule; or

(d) intraocular haemorrhage; or

(e) intraocular infection (endophthalmitis); or

(f) cystoid macular oedema; or

(g) corneal decompensation; or

(h) retinal detachment.

41 Meaning of amount under rule 41 in item 13604

(1) In item 13604, amount under rule 41 means the fee, worked out in accordance with subrule (2), for a cardiopulmonary bypass, involving perfusion, that lasts longer than 6 hours.

(2) The fee is the sum of:

(a) $542.00; and

(b) $14.60 for each additional period of 10 minutes (or part of a period of 10 minutes) after 6 hours.

42 Meaning of amount under rule 42 in items 17800, 17805 and 17810

In items 17800, 17805 and 17810, amount under rule 42 means the fee worked out by multiplying $14.60 for each additional anaesthetic time unit beyond the assigned number of anaesthetic time units as follows:

(a) for item 17800 — if the anaesthetic time exceeds the assigned number of anaesthetic time units for the surgical procedure by more than 1 hour — for a procedure that has been assigned 1 to 12 anaesthetic time units;

(b) for item 17805 — if the anaesthetic time exceeds the assigned number of anaesthetic time units for the surgical procedure by more than 1 hour and 30 minutes — for a procedure that has been assigned 13 to 24 anaesthetic time units;

(c) for item 17810 — if the anaesthetic time exceeds the assigned number of anaesthetic time units for the surgical procedure by more than 2 hours — for a procedure that has been assigned 25 anaesthetic time units or more.

43 Meaning of amount under rule 43 in item 17970

In item 17970, amount under rule 43 means 50% of the scheduled fee that would normally apply for administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a surgical procedure if that surgical procedure had not been discontinued before completion.

44 Meaning of amount under rule 44 in item 30001

In item 30001, amount under rule 44 means 50% of the scheduled fee that would normally apply for a surgical procedure if the surgical procedure had not been discontinued before completion.

45 Meaning of complex paediatric case in certain circumstances

For item 17506, a complex paediatric case involves 1 or more of the following services:

(a) invasive monitoring, either intravascular or transoesophageal;

(b) organ transplantation;

(d) major tumour resection;

(e) separation of conjoint twins.

46 Meaning of amount under rule 46 in item 18033

In item 18033, amount under rule 46 means an amount that is equal to the sum of:

(a) $58.40; and

(b) $14.60 for each 15 minutes of anaesthesia time.

47 Consultant occupational physicians

An attendance by a consultant occupational physician will only attract a benefit if the attendance relates to 1 or more of the following matters:

(a) evaluation and assessment of a patient’s rehabilitation requirements where, in the consultant’s opinion, the patient has an accepted medical condition which may be affected by his or her working environment or ability to be employed;

(b) management of an accepted medical condition that, in the consultant’s opinion, may affect a patient’s capacity for continued employment or return to employment following a non-compensable accident, injury or ill-health;

(c) evaluation and forming an opinion, including management as the case requires, of a patient’s medical condition where causation may be related to acute or chronic exposure from scientifically accepted environmental hazards or toxins.

48 Qualified sleep medicine practitioner

For items 12203 and 12207, a person is a qualified sleep medicine practitioner if:

(a) the person has been assessed:

(i) by the Credentialling Subcommittee (the Credentialling Subcommittee) of the Specialist Advisory Committee in Thoracic and Sleep Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (the Advisory Committee); or

(ii) on appeal from an adverse assessment of the Credentialling Subcommittee, by the Appeal Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (the Appeal Committee);

as having had, before 1 March 1999, sufficient training and experience in sleep medicine to be competent in independent clinical assessment and management of patients with respiratory sleep disorders and in reporting sleep studies; or

(b) the person has been assessed:

(i) by the Credentialling Subcommittee; or

(ii) on appeal from an adverse assessment of the Credentialling Subcommittee, by the Appeal Committee;

as:

(iii) having had, before 1 March 1999, substantial training or experience in sleep medicine; but

(iv) requiring further specified training or experience in sleep medicine to be competent in independent clinical assessment and management of patients with respiratory sleep disorders and in reporting sleep studies;

and either:

(v) the period of 2 years immediately following that assessment has not expired; or

(vi) the person has been assessed by the Credentialling Subcommittee as having satisfactorily finished the further training or gained the further experience specified for that person; or

(c) the person has attained Level I or Level II of the Advanced Training Program in Sleep Medicine of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australasian Sleep Association, after having completed at least 12 months’ core training, including clinical practice in sleep medicine and in reporting sleep studies; or

(d) the Advisory Committee has recognised, in writing, the person as having training equivalent to the training mentioned in paragraph (c).

49 Public health physicians

For items 410 to 417, an attendance on a patient by a public health physician will only attract a benefit if the attendance relates to 1 or more of the following matters:

(a) management of a patient’s vaccination requirements for immunisation programs;

(b) prevention or management of sexually transmitted disease;

(d) prevention or management of infection arising from an outbreak of an infectious disease;

(e) prevention or management of an exotic disease.

Note An exotic disease is medically accepted as a disease that is of foreign origin.

50 Application of items in Group A14 to certain patients only

(1) Items 700, 702, 704 and 706 apply only to a service in relation to a patient who:

(a) is either:

(i) at least 75 years old; or

(ii) at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

(b) is not an in-patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility, or a resident of a nursing home.

(2) For subrule (1), a person is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent if the person identifies himself or herself as being of that descent.

51 Application of items in Group A15 to certain patients only

(1) Items 720, 724, 726, 740, 742, 744, 759, 762 and 765 apply only to a service in relation to a patient who:

(a) suffers from at least one medical condition:

(i) that has been (or is likely to be) present for at least 6 months; or

(ii) that is terminal; and

(b) is not an in-patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility, or a resident of a nursing home.

(2) Items 722, 728, 746, 749, 757, 768, 771 and 773 apply only to a service in relation to a patient who:

(a) suffers from at least one medical condition:

(i) that has been (or is likely to be) present for at least 6 months; or

(ii) that is terminal; and

(b) is an in-patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and

52 Meaning of health assessment

(1) For items 700, 702, 704 and 706, health assessment means the assessment, in accordance with this rule, of:

(a) a patient’s health and physical, psychological and social function; and

(b) whether preventative health care and education should be offered to the patient, to improve that patient’s health and physical, psychological and social function.

(2) The health assessment must include a personal attendance by the medical practitioner.

(3) The assessment must also include:

(a) measurement of the patient’s blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm; and

(b) an assessment of the patient’s medication; and

(d) an assessment of the patient’s immunisation status for influenza, tetanus and pneumococcus; and

(e) an assessment of the patient’s physical function, including the patient’s activities of daily living and whether or not the patient has had a fall in the last 3 months; and

(f) an assessment of the patient’s psychological function, including the patient’s cognition and mood; and

(g) an assessment of the patient’s social function, including:

(i) the availability and adequacy of paid, and unpaid, help; and

(ii) whether the patient is responsible for caring for another person.

(4) The assessment must also include:

(a) keeping a record of the health assessment, signed by the patient; and

(b) giving the patient a written report about the health assessment, with recommendations about matters covered by the health assessment.

53 Meaning of multidisciplinary care plan

(1) For items 720, 722, 724, 726 and 728, preparation of a multidisciplinary care plan means the preparation of a written plan describing the following matters:

(a) an assessment of the patient’s health care needs;

(b) an assessment of the kinds of treatment, health services and health care that the patient is likely to need;

(d) arrangements for giving the treatment, services and care referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c);

(e) management goals with which the patient agrees;

(f) arrangements to review the plan by a day specified in the plan.

Example

For paragraph (c), other kinds of services and care may include home and community care service providers.

(2) Preparation of the plan must also include:

(a) discussing the preparation of the plan with the patient; and

(b) telling the patient who will be included in the multidisciplinary care plan team; and

(d) giving copies of relevant parts of the plan to persons who, under the plan, will give the patient the treatment, service and care mentioned in the plan; and

(e) giving a copy of the plan (and evidence of the contribution made to the plan by members of the team) to the patient; and

(f) if the patient is eligible to be provided with treatment, under Part V of the Veterans’ Entitlement Act 1986, giving a copy of the plan to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

54 Meaning of multidisciplinary care plan team

A multidisciplinary care plan team:

(a) includes a medical practitioner; and

(b) includes at least 2 other members, each of whom provides a different kind of care or service to the patient, and 1 of whom may be another medical practitioner.

Example

Examples of persons who, for paragraph (b), may be included in a team are allied health professionals such as:

Aboriginal health care workers
audiologists
dental therapists
dentists
dieticians
occupational therapists
optometrists
orthoptists
orthotists or prosthetists
pharmacists
physiotherapists
podiatrists
psychologists
registered nurses
social workers
speech pathologists.

A team may also include home and community service providers, or care organisers, such as:

education providers
‘meals on wheels’ providers
personal care workers
probation officers.

55 Meaning of multidisciplinary discharge care plan

For items 722 and 728, a multidisciplinary discharge care plan is a multidisciplinary care plan that is prepared for a patient before the patient is discharged from a hospital.

56 Meaning of review of a multidisciplinary care plan

(1) For item 724, review of a multidisciplinary care plan means a process by which the medical practitioner:

(a) reviews the matters mentioned in subsection 53 (1); and

(b) considers whether the arrangements for treatment, service and care have been carried out; and

(c) considers, in consultation with other members of the multidisciplinary care plan team, whether different arrangements need to be made to achieve the management goals mentioned in the plan; and

(d) if different arrangements need to be made, prepares a revised multidisciplinary care plan, stating those arrangements.

(2) The review of the plan must also include:

(a) discussing the review of the plan with the patient; and

(b) recording the patient’s agreement to reviewing the plan; and

(c) giving copies of relevant parts of the revised multidisciplinary care plan (if any) to the patient, and to persons who, under the revised plan, will give the patient the treatment, service and care mentioned in the plan; and

(d) if paragraph 53 (2) (f) applies to the patient, giving a copy of the revised multidisciplinary care plan (if any) to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

57 Meaning of contribution to a plan

(1) For items 726 and 728, a contribution to a multidisciplinary care plan or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan must be at the request of the person who prepares the plan, and may include:

(a) preparation of a part of the plan that relates to the treatment, service or care that the medical practitioner will give to the patient; and

(b) giving advice to the person who prepares the plan.

(2) Contribution to a plan does not include preparation of a multidisciplinary care plan or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan.

58 Meaning of multidisciplinary case conference

(1) For the items mentioned in Subgroup 2 of Group A15, a multidisciplinary case conference is a process by which a multidisciplinary case conference team carries out the activities mentioned in subrule (2).

(2) For subrule (1), the activities are:

(a) discussing a patient’s history; and

(b) identifying the patient’s multidisciplinary care needs; and

(c) identifying outcomes to be achieved by members of the case conference team giving care and service to the patient; and

(d) identifying tasks that need to be undertaken to achieve these outcomes, and allocating those tasks to members of the case conference team; and

(e) assessing whether previously identified outcomes (if any) have been achieved.

59 Meaning of multidisciplinary discharge case conference

For items 746, 749, 757, 768, 771 and 773, a multidisciplinary discharge case conference is a multidisciplinary case conference carried out in relation to a patient before the patient is discharged from a hospital or day-hospital facility.

60 Meaning of multidisciplinary case conference team

For the items mentioned in rules 58 and 59, a multidisciplinary case conference team:

(a) includes a medical practitioner; and

(b) includes at least 2 other members, each of whom provides a different kind of care or service to the patient, and 1 of whom may be another medical practitioner.

Example

Examples of persons who, for paragraph (b), may be included in a team are allied health professionals such as:

Aboriginal health care workers
audiologists
dental therapists
dentists
dieticians
occupational therapists
optometrists
orthoptists
orthotists or prosthetists
pharmacists
physiotherapists
podiatrists
psychologists
registered nurses
social workers
speech pathologists.

A team may also include home and community service providers, or care organisers, such as:

education providers
‘meals on wheels’ providers
personal care workers
probation officers.

61 Meaning of organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary case conference and participation in a multidisciplinary case conference

(1) For items 740, 742, 744, 746, 749 and 757, organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary case conference means undertaking the following activities in relation to a case conference:

(a) explaining to the patient the nature of a multidisciplinary case conference, and asking the patient whether the patient agrees to the conference taking place; and

(b) recording the patient’s agreement to the conference; and

(d) recording the names of the participants; and

(e) recording the matters mentioned in subrule 58 (2), and putting a copy of that record in the patient’s medical records; and

(f) giving the patient, and each other member of the team, a summary of the conference.

(2) For items 759, 762, 765, 768, 771 and 773, participation in a multidisciplinary case conference must be at the request of the person who organises and co-ordinates the conference, and includes undertaking the following activities in relation to a case conference:

(a) explaining to the patient the nature of a multidisciplinary case conference, and asking the patient whether the patient agrees to the practitioner’s participation in the conference; and

(b) recording the patient’s agreement to the practitioner’s participation; and

(d) recording the names of the participants; and

(e) recording the matters mentioned in subrule 58 (2), and putting a copy of that record in the patient’s medical records.

(3) Participation in a multidisciplinary case conference does not include organising and co-ordinating a multidisciplinary case conference.

Part 2 Services and fees

Item		Service		Fee ($)
Attendances Group A1 — General practitioner attendances to which no other item applies
1	Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance, other than an attendance between 11 pm and 7 am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 am or after 1 pm on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 am and 8 pm on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment			58.25
2	Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance, other than an attendance between 11 pm and 7 am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 am or after 1 pm on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 am and 8 pm on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment and where it is necessary for the doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance			58.25
3	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management — each attendance			12.60
4	Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
13	Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
19	Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
20	Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self‑contained unit) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
23	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36 or 44 applies — each attendance			26.45
24	Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 37 to 47 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
25	Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 38 or 48 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
33	Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 40 or 50 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
35	Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 43 or 51 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
36	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44 applies — each attendance			47.75
37	Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 47 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
38	Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 48 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
40	Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 50 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
43	Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems,			Amount under rule 7
	and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 51 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient
44	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan — each attendance			70.35
47	Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
48	Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
50	Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 7
51	Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes,			Amount under rule 7
	or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient
Group A2 — Other non-referred attendances to which no other item applies
52		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — each attendance		11.00
53		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — each attendance		21.00
54		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — each attendance		38.00
57		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — each attendance		61.00
58		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
59		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
60		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
65		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
81		Professional attendance at an institution of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
83		Professional attendance at an institution of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
84		Professional attendance at an institution of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
86		Professional attendance at an institution of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
87		Professional attendance at a hospital of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
89		Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
90		Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
91		Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
92		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of not more than 5 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
93		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
95		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
96		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons’ accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self‑contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons’ accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 7
97		Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance, other than an attendance between 11 pm and 7 am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 am or after 1 pm on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 am and 8 pm on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment		50.95
98		Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance, other than an attendance between 11 pm and 7 am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 am or after 1 pm on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 am and 8 pm on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment and where it is necessary for the doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance		50.95
Group A3 — Specialist attendances to which no other item applies
104		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her — an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home, not being a service to which item 106 applies		65.80
105		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		33.00
106		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her speciality where the patient is referred to him or her — an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) at which refraction is performed by a specialist ophthalmologist, and the attendance results in the issuing of a prescription for spectacles or contact lenses, including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day (not being a service to which item 10801, 10802, 10803, 10804, 10805, 10806, 10807, 10808, 10809 or 10816 applies), where the attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		54.20
107		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her — an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		96.50
108		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		61.05
Group A4 — Consultant physician attendances to which no other item applies
110		Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		116.05
116		Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance (not being a service to which item 119 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		58.10
119		Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		33.00
122		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		140.90
128		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance (other than a service to which item 131 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		85.15
131		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		61.30
Group A5 — Prolonged attendances to which no other item applies
160		Professional attendance for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients		160.70
161		Professional attendance for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients		267.85
162		Professional attendance for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients		375.00
163		Professional attendance for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients		482.15
164		Professional attendance for a period of 5 hours or more (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients		535.80
Group A6 — Group therapy
170		Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family — each group of 2 patients		93.45
171		Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family — each group of 3 patients		98.50
172		Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family — each group of 4 or more patients		119.80
Group A7 — Acupuncture
173		Attendance at which acupuncture is performed by a medical practitioner by application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means, including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed		21.65
193		Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (a) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed		26.45
195		Professional attendance by a general practitioner on 1 or more patients at a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (a) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed		Amount under rule 7
Group A8 — Consultant psychiatrist attendances to which no other item applies
300		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year		33.30
302		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year		66.55
304		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year		97.55
306		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year		134.65
308		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year		164.05
310		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year		16.65
312		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year		33.30
314		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year		48.75
316		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year		67.35
318		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which item 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year		82.05
319		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale — where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a calendar year		134.65
320		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at a hospital or nursing home		33.30
322		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at a hospital or nursing home		66.55
324		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at a hospital or nursing home		97.55
326		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at a hospital or nursing home		134.65
328		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at a hospital or nursing home		164.05
330		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		61.15
332		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		95.95
334		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		133.10
336		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		161.00
338		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home		191.95
342		Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a group of 2 to 9 unrelated patients or a family group of more than 3 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner — each patient		37.95
344		Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a family group of 3 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner — each patient		50.40
346		Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hour’s duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a family group of 2 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner — each patient		74.50
348		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient		40.25
350		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient		90.50
352		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration, in the course of continuing management of a patient — payable not more than 4 times in any 12 month period		40.25
Group A12 — Consultant occupational physician attendances to which no other item applies
385		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		65.80
386		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		33.00
387		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		96.50
388		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		61.05
Group A13 — Public health physician attendances to which no other item applies
410		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management		12.30
411		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking a selective patient history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or an attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 412 applies		25.85
412		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking a detailed patient history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 413 applies		46.70
413		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking an exhaustive patient history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan		68.80
414		Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management		Amount under rule 7
415		Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking a selective patient history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or an attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 416 applies		Amount under rule 7
416		Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking a detailed patient history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 417 applies		Amount under rule 7
417		Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine — attendance involving taking an exhaustive patient history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan		Amount under rule 7
Group A11 — Unsociable hours
601		Professional attendance, being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance on any day of the week between 11 pm and 7 am, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after-hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment		69.65
602		Professional attendance, being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance on any day of the week between 11 pm and 7 am, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after-hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment and where it is necessary for the doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance		69.65
697		Professional attendance, being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner, (not being a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance on any day of the week between 11 pm and 7 am, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after-hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment		61.55
698		Professional attendance, being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance on any day of the week between 11 pm and 7 am, where the attendance is initiated by or on behalf of the patient in the same unbroken after-hours period and where the patient’s medical condition requires immediate treatment and where it is necessary for the doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance		61.55
Group A14 — Health assessments
700		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment of a patient who is at least 75 years old — not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 702, 704 or 706		143.25
702		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home, for a health assessment of a patient who is at least 75 years old — not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 704 or 706		202.60
704		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment of a patient who is at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent — not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702 or 706		143.25
706		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home, for a health assessment of a patient who is at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent — not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702 or 704		202.60
Group A15 — Multidisciplinary care plans and multidisciplinary case conferences
Subgroup 1 — Multidisciplinary care plans
720		Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), in consultation with a multidisciplinary care plan team, of a multidisciplinary community care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 740 to 773 apply) — payable not more than once in any 6 month period		184.20
722		Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), in consultation with a multidisciplinary care plan team, of a multidisciplinary discharge care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		184.20
724		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), to review a multidisciplinary community care plan or a discharge care plan prepared by that medical practitioner for a patient and claimed for under item 720 or 722 (not being a payment for a service to which any of items 740 to 773 apply) — payable not more than once in any 3 month period, not being an attendance in relation to a patient: (a) for whom, in the preceding 3 months, a payment has been made under item 720; or (b) for whom, in the previous month, a payment has been made under item 722		92.10
726		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary care plan team, to contribute to a multidisciplinary community care plan or to a review of a multidisciplinary community care plan prepared by another provider (not being a payment for a service to which any of items 740 to 773 apply) — not being an attendance in relation to a patient for whom, in the previous 6 months, a payment has been made under item 720		25.85
728		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary care plan team, to contribute to a multidisciplinary discharge care plan or to a review of a multidisciplinary discharge care plan prepared by another provider (not being a service associated with a service to which item 722 or any of items 740 to 773 apply)		25.85
Subgroup 2 — Multidisciplinary case conferences
740		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		71.65
742		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		107.45
744		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		143.25
746		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		71.65
749		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		107.45
757		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		143.25
759		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		51.15
762		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		81.85
765		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 720 to 728 apply)		112.55
768		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a multidisciplinary discharge case conference (other than to organise and co-ordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		51.15
771		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a multidisciplinary discharge case conference (other than to organise and co-ordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		81.85
773		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a multidisciplinary discharge case conference (other than to organise and co-ordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 applies) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		112.55
Group A9 — Contact lenses
10801		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with myopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye		93.70
10802		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with manifest hyperopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye		93.70
10803		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye		93.70
10804		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with irregular astigmatism in either eye, being a condition the existence of which has been confirmed by keratometric observation, if the maximum visual acuity obtainable with spectacle correction is worse than 0.3 logMAR (6/12) and if that corrected acuity would be improved by an additional 0.1 logMAR by the use of a contact lens		93.70
10805		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with anisometropia of 3.0 dioptres or greater (difference between spherical equivalents)		93.70
10806		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients with corrected visual acuity of 0.7 logMAR (6/30) or worse in both eyes, being patients for whom a contact lens is prescribed as part of a telescopic system		93.70
10807		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients for whom a wholly or segmentally opaque contact lens is prescribed for the alleviation of dazzle, distortion or diplopia caused by pathological mydriasis, aniridia, coloboma of the iris, pupillary malformation or distortion, significant ocular deformity or corneal opacity — whether congenital, traumatic or surgical in origin		93.70
10808		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles		93.70
10809		Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription — 1 service in any period of 36 months — patients who have a medical or optical condition (other than myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia or a condition to which item 10806, 10807 or 10808 applies) requiring the use of a contact lens for correction, where the condition is specified on the patient’s account		93.70
10816		Attendance for the refitting of contact lenses with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription, where the patient requires a change in contact lens material or basic lens parameters, other than simple power change, because of a structural or functional change in the eye or an allergic response within 36 months of the fitting of a contact lens to which items 10801 to 10809 apply		93.70
Group A10 — Optometric consultations
10900		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention — not payable within 24 months of an attendance to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913 or 10914 applied		54.20
10905		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has been referred by another optometrist who is not associated with the optometrist to whom the patient is referred		54.20
10907		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration being the first in a course of attention where the patient has attended another optometrist within the previous 24 months for an attendance to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913 or 10914 applied. The appropriate fee for the purpose of paragraph 23A (2) (c) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 is $52.60		27.15
10912		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has suffered a significant change of visual function requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913 or 10914 at the same practice applied		54.20
10913		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has new signs or symptoms, unrelated to the earlier course of attention, requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913 or 10914 at the same practice applied		54.20
10914		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has a progressive disorder (excluding presbyopia) requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913 or 10914 applied		54.20
10916		Professional attendance, being the first in a course of attention, of not more than 15 minutes duration		27.15
10918		Professional attendance being the second or subsequent in a course of attention not related to the prescription and fitting of contact lenses		27.15
10921		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with myopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye		134.50
10922		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with manifest hyperopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye		134.50
10923		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye		134.50
10924		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with irregular astigmatism in either eye, being a condition the existence of which has been confirmed by keratometric observation, if the maximum visual acuity obtainable with spectacle correction is worse than 0.3 logMAR (6/12) and if that corrected acuity would be improved by an additional 0.1 logMAR by the use of a contact lens		169.70
10925		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with anisometropia of 3.0 dioptres or greater (difference between spherical equivalents)		134.50
10926		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with corrected visual acuity of 0.7 logMAR (6/30) or worse in both eyes, being patients for whom a contact lens is prescribed as part of a telescopic system		134.50
10927		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients for whom a wholly or segmentally opaque contact lens is prescribed for the alleviation of dazzle, distortion or diplopia caused by pathological mydriasis, aniridia, coloboma of the iris, pupillary malformation or distortion, significant ocular deformity or corneal opacity — whether congenital, traumatic or surgical in origin		169.70
10928		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles		134.50
10929		All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients who have a medical or optical condition (other than myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia or a condition to which item 10926, 10927 or 10928 applies) requiring the use of a contact lens for correction, where the condition is specified on the patient’s account		169.70
10930		All professional attendances regarded as a single service in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses where the patient meets the requirements of an item in the range 10921 to 10929 and requires a change in contact lens material or basic lens parameters, other than a simple power change, because of a structural or functional change in the eye or an allergic response within 36 months of the fitting of a contact lens covered by items 10921 to 10929		134.50
Diagnostic procedures and investigations Group D1 — Miscellaneous diagnostic procedures and investigations Subgroup 1 — Neurology
11000		Electroencephalography, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11003, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		94.65
11003		Electroencephalography, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		250.60
11006		Electroencephalography, temporosphenoidal, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		128.45
11009		Electrocorticography		175.20
11012		Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studies on 1 nerve or electromyography of 1 or more muscles using concentric needle electrodes or both these examinations (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11015 or 11018 applies)		86.10
11015		Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studies on 2 or 3 nerves with or without electromyography (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11018 applies)		115.35
11018		Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studies on 4 or more nerves with or without electromyography or recordings from single fibres of nerves and muscles or both of these examinations (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11015 applies)		172.30
11021		Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — repetitive stimulation for study of neuromuscular conduction or electromyography with quantitative computerised analysis or both of these examinations		115.35
11024		Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event — related potentials — 1 or 2 studies		87.65
11027		Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event — related potentials — 3 or more studies		129.95
Subgroup 2 — Ophthalmology
11200		Provocative test or tests for glaucoma, including water drinking	31.35
11203		Tonography — in the investigation or management of glaucoma, of 1 or both eyes — using an electrical tonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing	53.05
11206		Electroretinography of 1 or both eyes or electro‑oculography of 1 or both eyes	84.60
11209		Electroretinography of 1 or both eyes and electro‑oculography of 1 or both eyes	125.40
11212		Optic fundi, examination of following intravenous dye injection	54.00
11215		Retinal photography, multiple exposures, of 1 eye with intravenous dye injection	94.55
11218		Retinal photography, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection	116.85
11221		Full quantitative computerised perimetry — (automated absolute static threshold) performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, bilateral — to a maximum of 2 examinations (including examinations to which item 11224 applies) in any 12 month period	52.10
11222		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, with assessment and report, bilateral, where it can be demonstrated that a further examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 11221 applies due to presence of 1 of the following conditions: (a) established glaucoma (where surgery is being considered or has been performed) where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; (b) progressive neurologic disease; (c) for the monitoring of systemic drug toxicity, where there is also other disease such as glaucoma or neurologic disease; each additional examination	52.10
11224		Full quantitative computerised perimetry — (automated absolute static threshold) performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, unilateral — to a maximum of 2 examinations (including examinations to which item 11221 applies) in any 12 month period	31.40
11225		Full quantitative computerised perimetry — (automated absolute static threshold), performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, with assessment and report, unilateral, where it can be demonstrated that a further examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 11224 applies due to presence of one of the following conditions: (a) established glaucoma (where surgery is being considered or has been performed) where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; (b) progressive neurologic disease; (c) the monitoring of systemic drug toxicity, where there is also other disease such as glaucoma or neurologic disease; each additional examination	31.40
11235		Examination of the eye by impression cytology of cornea for the investigation of ocular surface dysplasia, including the collection of cells, processing and all cytological examinations and preparation of report	94.30
11240		Orbital contents, ultrasonic echography of, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which items in Group I1 apply	62.65
Subgroup 3 — Otolaryngology
11300		Brain stem evoked response audiometry (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)	148.05
11303		Electrocochleography, extratympanic method, 1 or both ears	148.05
11304		Electrocochleography, transtympanic membrane insertion technique, 1 or both ears	243.80
11306		Non-determinate audiometry	16.90
11309		Audiogram, air conduction	20.20
11312		Audiogram, air and bone conduction or air conduction and speech discrimination	28.55
11315		Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech	37.90
11318		Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech, with other cochlear tests	46.70
11321		Glycerol induced cochlear function changes assessed by a minimum of 4 air conduction and speech discrimination tests (Klockoff’s test)	88.75
11324		Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner — not being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 11312, 11315 or 11318 applies	25.30
11327		Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner — being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 11312, 11315 or 11318 applies	15.15
11330		Impedance audiogram where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner — 1 examination in any 4 week period	6.10
11332		Oto-acoustic emission audiometry for the detection of permanent congenital hearing impairment, performed by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician, on an infant or child who is at risk due to 1 or more of the following factors: (a) admission to a neonatal intensive care unit; (b) family history of hearing impairment; (c) intra-uterine or perinatal infection (either suspected or confirmed); (d) birthweight less than 1.5 kg; (e) craniofacial deformity; (f) birth asphyxia;	45.00
		(g) chromosomal abnormality, including Down’s Syndrome; (h) exchange transfusion; where: (i) the patient is referred by another medical practitioner; and (j) middle ear pathology has been excluded by specialist opinion
11333		Caloric test of labyrinth or labyrinths	34.30
11336		Simultaneous bithermal caloric test of labyrinths	34.30
11339		Electronystagmography	34.30
Subgroup 4 — Respiratory
11500		Bronchospirometry, including gas analysis		128.45
11503		Measurement of the mechanical or gas exchange function of the respiratory system, or of respiratory muscle function, or of ventilatory control mechanisms, using measurements of various parameters including pressures, volumes, flow, gas concentrations in inspired or expired air, alveolar gas or blood, electrical activity of muscles (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed		106.65
11506		Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed		15.80
11509		Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory equipped to perform complex respiratory function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed		27.45
11512		Continuous measurement of the relationship between flow and volume during expiration or inspiration involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory equipped to perform complex lung function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed		47.55
Subgroup 5 — Vascular
11600		Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by indwelling catheter — each day of monitoring for each type of pressure up to a maximum of 4 pressures (not being a service to which item 13876 applies) (Anaes. 17703 = 2B + 1T)		53.30
11601		Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by indwelling catheter — for each type of pressure up to a maximum of 4 pressures (not being a service to which item 13876 applies) performed in association with the administration of an anaesthetic relating to another discrete operation on the same day (Anaes. 17703 = 2B + 1T)		53.30
11603		Examination of peripheral vessels at rest (unilateral or bilateral) excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis, with hard copy recordings of wave forms, involving 1 of the following techniques: (a) Doppler recordings (pulsed, continuous wave, or both) of blood flow velocity with or without pulse volume recordings; (b) Doppler recordings involving real time fast fourier transform analysis; (c) venous occlusion plethysmography; (d) strain-gauge plethysmography; (e) impedance plethysmography; (f) photo plethysmography; (not being a service to which item 11612 or 11615 applies) — 1 examination and report		39.75
11606		2 examinations of the kind referred to in item 11603 and report (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11612 or 11615 applies)		56.35
11609		3 or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 11603 and report (not being a service to which item 11612 or 11615 applies)		73.10
11612		Examination of peripheral vessels and report, involving any of the techniques referred to in item 11603, with hard copy recording of wave forms before measured exercise using a treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure after exercise for 10 minutes or until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral)		73.10
11615		Measurement of digital temperature, 1 or more digits, (unilateral or bilateral) and report, with hard copy recording of temperature before and for 10 minutes or more after cold stress testing		58.35
11618		Examination of carotid or vertebral vessels, or both (unilateral or bilateral) with hard copy recordings of wave forms, involving 1 of the following techniques: (a) Doppler real time fast fourier transform analysis; (b) oculoplethysmography, phonoangiography or both; (c) periorbital Doppler examination; (not being a service associated with a service to which item 55274, 55288 or 55290 applies) — 1 examination and report		51.90
11621		2 examinations of the kind referred to in item 11618, and report (not being a service associated with a service to which item 55274, 55288 or 55290 applies)		78.15
11624		3 examinations of the kind referred to in item 11618, and report (not being a service associated with a service to which item 55274, 55288 or 55290 applies)		103.80
11627		Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person under 12 years of age		175.90
Subgroup 6 — Cardiovascular
11700		Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing and report		24.00
11701		Twelve-lead electrocardiography, report only where the tracing has been forwarded to another medical practitioner, not in association with a consultation on the same occasion		12.00
11702		Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only		12.00
11706		Phonocardiography with electrocardiograph lead with indirect arterial or venous pulse tracing, with or without apex cardiogram — interpretation and report		55.45
11708		Continuous ECG recording of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, involving microprocessor based analysis equipment, interpretation and report of recordings by a specialist physician or consultant physician, not being a service to which item 11709 applies		98.35
11709		Continuous ECG recording (Holter) of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, utilising a system capable of superimposition and full disclosure printout of at least 12 hours of recorded ECG data, microprocessor based scanning analysis, with interpretation and report by a specialist physician or consultant physician		128.85
11710		Ambulatory ECG monitoring, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, utilising a looping memory recording device which is connected continuously to the patient for 12 hours or more and is capable of recording for at least 20 seconds prior to each activation and for 15 seconds after each activation, including transmission, analysis, interpretation and report — payable once in any 4 week period		39.85
11711		Ambulatory ECG monitoring for 12 hours or more, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, utilising a memory recording device which is capable of recording for at least 30 seconds after each activation, including transmission, analysis, interpretation and report — payable once in any 4 week period		21.75
11712		Multi channel ECG monitoring and recording during exercise (motorised treadmill or cycle ergometer capable of quantifying external workload in watts) or pharmacological stress, involving the continuous attendance of a medical practitioner for not less than 20 minutes, with resting ECG, and with or without continuous blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters, on premises equipped with mechanical respirator and defibrillator		117.00
11713		Signal averaged ECG recording involving not more than 300 beats, using at least 3 leads with data acquisition at not less than 1000Hz of at least 100 QRS complexes, including analysis, interpretation and report of recording by a specialist physician or consultant physician		53.65
11715		Blood dye — dilution indicator test		92.95
11718		Implanted pacemaker testing involving electrocardiography, measurement of rate, width and amplitude of stimulus, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11700 or 11721 applies		26.70
11721		Implanted pacemaker testing of atrioventricular (AV) sequential, rate responsive, or antitachycardia pacemakers, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11700 or 11718 applies		53.65
11724		Up-right tilt table testing for the investigation of syncope of suspected cardiothoracic origin, including blood pressure monitoring, continuous ECG monitoring and the recording of the parameters, and involving an established intravenous line and the continuous attendance of a specialist or consultant physician — on premises equipped with a mechanical respirator and defibrillator		129.95
Subgroup 7 — Gastroenterology and colorectal
11800		Oesophageal motility test, manometric		134.30
11810		Clinical assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease involving 24 hour pH monitoring, including analysis, interpretation and report and including any associated consultation		134.30
11830		Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor involving anal manometry or measurement of anorectal sensation or measurement of the rectosphincteric reflex		143.65
11833		Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles involving electromyography or measurement of pudendal and spinal nerve motor latency		192.15
Subgroup 8 — Genito-urinary physiological investigations
11900		Urine flow study including peak urine flow measurement, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11918 applies		21.20
11903		Cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 to 11027, 11912, 11915, 11918, 11921, 36800 or any item in Group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies		85.45
11906		Urethral pressure profilometry, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 to 11027, 11909, 11918, 11921, 36800 or any item in Group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies		85.45
11909		Urethral pressure profilometry with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11906, 11915, 11918, 36800 or any item in Group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies		127.00
11912		Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of rectal pressure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11915, 11918, 11921, 36800 or any item in Group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		127.00
11915		Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11909, 11912, 11918, 11921, 36800 or any item in Group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		127.00
11918		Cystometrography in conjunction with imaging, with measurement of any 1 or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral sphincter electromyography; including all imaging associated with cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which items 11012 to 11027, 11900 to 11915, 11921 and 36800 apply (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		329.50
11921		Bladder washout test for localisation of urinary infection — not including bacterial counts for organisms in specimens		57.70
Subgroup 9 — Allergy testing
12000		Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using 1 to 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a service to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021 applies		29.95
12003		Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using more than 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a service to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021 applies		45.25
12012		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using less than the number of allergens included in a standard patch test battery		16.00
12015		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard patch test battery		48.00
12018		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard patch test battery and additional allergens to a total of up to and including 50 allergens		61.85
12021		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, using more than 50 allergens		90.65
Subgroup 10 — Other diagnostic procedures and investigations
12200		Collection of specimen of sweat by iontophoresis		28.60
12203		Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration where: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recording of EEG, EOG, submental EMG, anterior tibial EMG, respiratory movement, airflow, oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by the supervising medical practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by the supervising medical practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient; payable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period		456.85
12207		Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, where: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG, EOG, submental EMG, anterior tibial EMG, respiratory movement, airflow, oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by the supervising medical practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by the supervising medical practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient; where it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 12203 applies for the adjustment and testing, or adjustment or testing, of the effectiveness of a positive pressure ventilatory support device (other than nasal continuous positive airway pressure) in sleep, in a patient with severe cardio-respiratory failure, and where previous studies have demonstrated failure of continuous positive airway pressure or oxygen — each additional investigation		456.85
Group D2 — Nuclear medicine (non-imaging)
12500		Blood volume estimation		166.60
12503		Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test or iron kinetic test		326.85
12506		Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation involving examination of stool specimens		233.30
12509		Gastrointestinal protein loss		166.60
12512		Radioactive B12 absorption test — 1 isotope		80.75
12515		Radioactive B12 absorption test — 2 isotopes		176.90
12518		Thyroid uptake (using probe)		80.75
12521		Perchlorate discharge study		97.45
12524		Renal function test (without imaging procedure)		121.80
12527		Renal function test (with imaging and at least 2 blood samples)		65.30
12530		Whole body count — not being a service associated with a service to which another item applies		97.45
12533		Carbon-labelled urea breath test using oral C-13 or C‑14 urea, performed by a specialist or consultant physician, including the measurement of exhaled 13CO2 or 14CO2 , for either: (a) the confirmation of Helicobactor pylori colonisation, where: (i) suitable biopsy material for diagnosis cannot be obtained at endoscopy in patients with peptic ulcer disease, or where the diagnosis of peptic ulcer has been made on barium meal; or (ii) in patients with past history of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer or gastric neoplasia, where endoscopy is not indicated; or (b) the monitoring of the success of eradication of Helicobactor pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease; where any request for the test by another medical practitioner who collects the breath sample specifically identifies in writing one or more of the clinical indications for the test		65.05
Therapeutic procedures Group T1 — Miscellaneous therapeutic procedures Subgroup 1 — Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
13020		Hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility for a period in the hyperbaric chamber of between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours, including any associated attendance		199.10
13025		Hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility for a period in the hyperbaric chamber greater than 3 hours, including any associated attendance — per hour (or part of an hour)		89.05
13030		Hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility where the medical practitioner is pressurised in the hyperbaric chamber for the purpose of providing continuous life saving emergency treatment, including any associated attendance — per hour (or part of an hour)		125.75
Subgroup 2 — Dialysis
13100		Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of — haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist exceeds 45 minutes in 1 day		105.15
13103		Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of — haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist does not exceed 45 minutes in 1 day		54.75
13106		Declotting of an arteriovenous shunt		93.45
13109		Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis — insertion and fixation of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		175.20
13110		Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter, removal of (including catheter cuffs) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		175.75
13112		Peritoneal dialysis, establishment of, by abdominal puncture and insertion of temporary catheter (including associated consultation) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		105.15
Subgroup 3 — Assisted reproductive services
13200		Assisted reproductive services (such as in vitro fertilisation, gamete intra-fallopian transfer or similar procedures) involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation, and including quantitative estimation of hormones, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services — but excluding artificial insemination or transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova or a service to which item 13203, 13206 or 13218 applies — being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle, if the duration of the treatment cycle is at least 9 days — a maximum of 6 claims per patient		1,538.05
13203		Ovulation monitoring services, for superovulated treatment cycles of less than 9 days duration and artificial insemination — including quantitative estimation of hormones and ultrasound examinations, being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle but excluding a service to which item 13200, 13206, 13212, 13215 or 13218 applies		384.50
13206		Assisted reproductive services (such as in vitro fertilisation, gamete intra-fallopian transfer or similar procedures), using unstimulated ovulation or ovulation stimulated only by clomiphene citrate, and including quantitative estimation of hormones, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services — but excluding artificial insemination, frozen embryo transfer or donated embryos or ova or treatment involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation — being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle but only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13212 applies		659.15
13209		Planning and management of a referred patient by a specialist for the purpose of treatment by assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation, gamete intra-fallopian transfer and similar procedures, or for artificial insemination — payable once only during 1 treatment cycle		65.80
13212		Oocyte retrieval by any means including laparoscopy or ultrasound-guided ova flushing, for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation, gamete intra-fallopian transfer or similar procedures — only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13200 or 13206 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		280.15
13215		Transfer of embryos or both ova and sperm to the female reproductive system, by any means but excluding artificial insemination or the transfer of frozen or donated embryos — only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13200 or 13206 applies, being services rendered in 1 treatment cycle (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		87.95
13218		Preparation and transfer of frozen or donated embryos or both ova and sperm, to the female reproductive system, by any means and including quantitative estimation of hormones and all treatment counselling but excluding artificial insemination services rendered in 1 treatment cycle and excluding a service to which item 13200, 13203, 13206, 13212 or 13215 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		659.15
13221		Preparation of semen for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies or for artificial insemination		40.10
13290		Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required		157.15
13292		Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required, under general anaesthetic, in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		314.35
Subgroup 4 — Paediatric and neonatal
13300		Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation in a neonate with or without infusion; or cannulation of a vein		43.80
13303		Umbilical artery catheterisation with or without infusion		64.95
13306		Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor		257.00
13309		Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, using blood already collected		219.10
13312		Blood for pathology test, collection of, by femoral or external jugular vein puncture in infants		21.85
13318		Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) — by open exposure, in a person under 12 years of age (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		175.00
13319		Central vein catheterisation in a neonate via peripheral vein (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		175.00
Subgroup 5 — Cardiovascular
13400		Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac surgery (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		74.50
Subgroup 6 — Gastroenterology
13500		Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant in the absence of gastrointestinal haemorrhage		138.75
13503		Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage		277.45
13506		Gastro-oesophageal balloon intubation, Minnesota, Sengstaken-Blakemore or similar, for control of bleeding from gastric oesophageal varices		141.90
Subgroup 7 — Perfusion
13600		Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent		341.40
13603		Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent		483.50
13604		Prolonged whole body perfusion, cardiac by-pass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent, where the time for the procedure exceeds 6 hours		Amount under rule 41
13606		Induced controlled hypothermia — total body		84.25
13609		Cardioplegia, blood or crystalloid, administration by any route		194.45
13612		Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, with core temperature less than 22oC, including management of retrograde cerebral perfusion if performed		304.50
Subgroup 8 — Haematology
13700		Harvesting of homologous (including allogeneic) or autologous bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T)		256.40
13703		Administration of blood including collection from donor		91.90
13706		Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected		64.20
13709		Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate transfusion in emergency situation		37.25
13750		Therapeutic haemapheresis for the removal of plasma or cellular (or both) elements of blood, utilising continuous or intermittent flow techniques, including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies, if performed; continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters with continuous registered nurse attendance under the supervision of a consultant physician, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13755 applies — each day		105.15
13755		Donor haemapheresis for the collection of blood products for transfusion, utilising continuous or intermittent flow techniques, including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies; continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters; with continuous registered nurse attendance under the supervision of a consultant physician; not being a service associated with a service to which item 13750 applies — each day		105.15
13757		Therapeutic venesection for the management of haemochromatosis, polycythemia vera or porphyria cutanea tarda		56.15
13760		In vitro processing (and cryopreservation) of bone marrow or peripheral blood for autologous stem cell transplantation as an adjunct to high dose chemotherapy for: (a) chemosensitive intermediate or high grade non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at high risk of relapse following first line chemotherapy; or (b) Hodgkin’s disease which has relapsed following, or is refractory to, chemotherapy; or (c) acute myelogenous leukaemia in first remission, where suitable genotypically matched sibling donor is not available for allogenic bone marrow transplant; or (d) multiple myeloma in remission (complete or partial) following standard dose chemotherapy; or (e) small round cell sarcomas; or (f) primitive neuroectodermal tumour; or (g) germ cell tumours which have relapsed following, or are refractory to, chemotherapy; or (h) germ cell tumours which have had an incomplete response to first line therapy; performed under the supervision of a consultant physician — each day		586.70
Subgroup 9 — Procedures associated with intensive care and cardiopulmonary support
13815		Central vein catheterisation (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure not being a service to which item 13318 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		65.55
13818		Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output measurement (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		87.50
13830		Intracranial pressure, monitoring of, by intraventricular or subdural catheter, subarachnoid bolt or similar, by a specialist or consultant physician — each day		57.95
13839		Arterial puncture and collection of blood for diagnostic purposes		17.70
13842		Intra-arterial cannulisation for the purpose of taking multiple arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis		53.30
13845		Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management on the first day, including percutaneous insertion, initial and subsequent consultations and monitoring of parameters (Anaes. 17710 = 8B + 2T)		416.15
13848		Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management on each day subsequent to the first, including associated consultations and monitoring of parameters		100.80
13851		Circulatory support device, management of, on first day		379.80
13854		Circulatory support device, management of, on each day subsequent to the first		88.30
13857		Mechanical ventilation, initiation of (other than initiation of ventilation in the context of an anaesthetic for surgery), outside of an intensive care unit, where subsequent management of ventilatory support is undertaken in an intensive care unit		112.65
Subgroup 10 — Management and procedures undertaken in an intensive care unit
13870		Management of a patient in an intensive care unit by a specialist or consultant physician — including initial and subsequent attendances, electrocardiographic monitoring, arterial sampling, bladder catheterisation and blood sampling — management on the first day		234.70
13873		Management of a patient in an intensive care unit by a specialist or consultant physician — including all attendances, electrocardiographic monitoring, arterial sampling, bladder catheterisation and blood sampling — management on each day subsequent to the first day		174.75
13876		Central venous pressure, pulmonary arterial pressure, systemic arterial pressure or cardiac intracavity pressure, continuous monitoring by indwelling catheter by a specialist or consultant physician in an intensive care unit — each day of monitoring for each type of pressure up to a maximum of 4 pressures		53.30
13879		Mechanical ventilation, initiation of, by a specialist or consultant physician, in an intensive care unit, including subsequent management of ventilatory support on the first day		170.30
13882		Ventilatory support in an intensive care unit, management of, by a specialist or consultant physician — not being a service to which item 13879 applies — each day		57.95
13885		Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, management by a specialist or consultant physician — on the first day in an intensive care unit		104.85
13888		Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, management by a specialist or consultant physician — on each day subsequent to the first day in an intensive care unit		54.60
Subgroup 11 — Chemotherapeutic procedures
13915		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intravenous push technique (directly into a vein, or a butterfly needle, or the side-arm of an infusion) or by intravenous infusion of not more than 1 hour’s duration — payable once only on the same day		50.05
13918		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 1 hour’s duration but not more than 6 hours duration — payable once only on the same day		75.30
13921		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration — for the first day of treatment		85.20
13924		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration — on each day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode		50.25
13927		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intra-arterial push technique (directly into an artery, a butterfly needle or the side-arm of an infusion) or by intra-arterial infusion of not more than 1 hour’s duration — payable once only on the same day		64.95
13930		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra‑arterial infusion of more than 1 hour’s duration but not more than 6 hours duration — payable once only on the same day		90.60
13933		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra‑arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration — for the first day of treatment		100.50
13936		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra‑arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration — on each day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode		65.45
13939		Implanted pump or reservoir, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies		75.30
13942		Ambulatory drug delivery device, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents for the infusion of the agent or agents via the intravenous, intra-arterial or spinal routes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies		50.25
13945		Long-term implanted drug delivery device for cytotoxic chemotherapy, accessing of		40.40
13948		Cytotoxic agent, instillation of, into a body cavity		50.25
Subgroup 12 — Dermatology
14050		PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered in whole body cabinet (not being a service associated with a service to which item 14053 applies) including associated consultations other than an initial consultation		40.60
14053		PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered to localised body areas in a hand and foot cabinet (not being a service associated with a service to which item 14050 applies) including associated consultations other than an initial consultation		40.60
14100		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-600nm in the treatment of severely disfiguring vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 4 metres, including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — session of at least 30 minutes duration (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		117.35
14103		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-600nm in the treatment of severely disfiguring vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 4 metres, including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — session of at least 60 minutes duration (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		144.05
14106		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — area of treatment up to 50 cm2 (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		117.35
14109		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — area of treatment more than 50 cm2 and up to 100 cm2 (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		144.05
14112		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — area of treatment more than 100 cm2 and up to 150 cm2 (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		170.65
14115		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — area of treatment more than 150 cm2 and up to 250 cm2 (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		197.30
14118		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 apply) in any 12 month period — area of treatment more than 250 cm2 (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		250.65
14120		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-600nm in the treatment of severely disfiguring vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 4 metres, including any associated consultation-session of at least 30 minutes duration — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		117.35
14122		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-600nm in the treatment of severely disfiguring vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 4 metres, including any associated consultation-session of at least 60 minutes duration — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		144.05
14124		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation-area of treatment up to 50 cm2 — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		117.35
14126		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation-area of treatment more than 50 cm2 and up to 100 cm2 — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		144.05
14128		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation-area of treatment more than 100 cm2 and up to 150 cm2 — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		170.65
14130		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation-area of treatment more than 150 cm2 and up to 250 cm2 — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		197.30
14132		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation-area of treatment more than 250 cm2 — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		250.65
Subgroup 13 — Other therapeutic procedures
14200		Gastric lavage in the treatment of ingested poison		46.05
14203		Hormone or living tissue implantation, by direct implantation involving incision and suture (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		39.35
14206		Hormone or living tissue implantation — by cannula		27.40
14209		Intra-arterial infusion or retrograde intravenous perfusion of a sympatholytic agent		68.30
14212		Intussusception, management of fluid or gas reduction for (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		142.60
14215		Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, accessing of to add or remove fluid		75.30
14218		Implanted pump or reservoir, loading of, with a therapeutic agent or agents, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural space		75.30
14221		Long-term implanted device for delivery of therapeutic agents, accessing of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13945 applies		40.40
14224		Electroconvulsive therapy, with or without the use of stimulus dosing techniques, including any electroencephalographic monitoring and associated consultation (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		54.05
Group T2 — Radiation oncology
Subgroup 1 — Superficial
15000		Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with x‑rays, radium rays or other radioactive substances), not being a service to which another item in this group applies — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given — 1 field		32.75
15003		Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with x‑rays, radium rays or other radioactive substances), not being a service to which another item in this group applies — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields		Amount under rule 15
15006		Radiotherapy, superficial-attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 1 field		72.65
15009		Radiotherapy, superficial-attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields		Amount under rule 16
15012		Radiotherapy, superficial — each attendance at which treatment is given to an eye		41.10
Subgroup 2 — Orthovoltage
15100		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 3 or more treatments per week — 1 field		36.70
15103		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 3 or more treatments per week — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 15
15106		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 treatments per week or less frequently — 1 field		43.35
15109		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 treatments per week or less frequently — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 15
15112		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 1 field		92.45
15115		Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 16
Subgroup 3 — Megavoltage
15203		Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field		45.90
15204		Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 15
15207		Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10 MV photons or greater, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 attendance		45.90
15208		Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10 MV photons or greater, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 15
15211		Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field		42.05
15214		Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit — each attendance at which treatment is given — 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields)		Amount under rule 15
Subgroup 4 — Brachytherapy
15303		Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		274.65
15304		Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		274.65
15307		Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		520.70
15308		Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		520.70
15311		Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		256.35
15312		Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		254.55
15315		Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		503.30
15316		Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		503.30
15319		Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		312.30
15320		Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		312.30
15323		Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		555.40
15324		Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		555.40
15327		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, requiring surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		604.25
15328		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, requiring surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		604.25
15331		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		573.75
15332		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		573.75
15335		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		520.70
15336		Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		520.70
15339		Removal of a sealed radioactive source under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal nerve block (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		58.60
15342		Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of greater than 115 days, to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal site		146.45
15345		Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal sites		390.65
15348		Subsequent applications of radioactive mould referred to in item 15342 or 15345 — each attendance		44.90
15351		Construction and first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external surface		89.70
15354		Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface		108.95
15357		Attendance upon a patient to apply a radioactive mould constructed for application to an external surface of the patient other than an attendance which is the first attendance to apply the mould — each attendance		30.75
Subgroup 5 — Computerised planning
15500		Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x‑ray or megavoltage machine of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15509 applies)		186.75
15503		Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x‑ray or megavoltage machine of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15512 applies)		239.70
15506		Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x‑ray or megavoltage machine of 3 or more areas, or of total body or half body irradiation, or of mantle therapy or inverted Y fields, or of irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or of off-axis fields or several joined fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15515 applies)		357.95
15509		Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x‑ray unit of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15500 applies)		161.90
15512		Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x‑ray unit of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15503 applies)		208.55
15515		Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x‑ray unit of 3 or more areas, or of total body or half body irradiation, or of mantle therapy or inverted Y fields, or of irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or of off‑axis fields or several joined fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15506 applies)		301.95
15518		Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 1 area with up to 2 shielding blocks		59.25
15521		Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a single area by 3 or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 2 areas, or where wedges are used		261.45
15524		Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to 3 or more areas, or by mantle fields or inverted Y fields or tangential fields or irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or off-axis fields, or several joined fields		490.30
15527		Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 1 area with up to 2 shielding blocks		60.65
15530		Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a single area by 3 or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 2 areas, or where wedges are used		270.85
15533		Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to 3 or more areas, or by mantle fields or inverted Y fields, or tangential fields or irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or off-axis fields, or several joined fields		513.65
15536		Brachytherapy planning, computerised Radiation Dosimetry		205.30
Subgroup 6 — Stereotactic radiosurgery
15600		Stereotactic radiosurgery, including all radiation oncology consultations, planning, simulation, dosimetry and treatment		1,309.65
Group T3 — Therapeutic nuclear medicine
16003		Intra-cavitary administration of a therapeutic dose of Yttrium 90 (not including preliminary paracentesis) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		500.50
16006		Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyroid cancer by single dose technique		384.55
16009		Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyrotoxicosis by single dose technique		262.45
16012		Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of Phosphorous 32		227.05
16015		Administration of Strontium 89 for painful bony metastases from carcinoma of the prostate where hormone therapy has failed and either: (a) the disease is poorly controlled by conventional radiotherapy; or (b) conventional radiotherapy is inappropriate, due to the wide distribution of sites of bone pain		3,143.20
16018		Administration of 153 Sm-lexidronam for the relief of bone pain due to skeletal metastases (as indicated by a positive bone scan) from: (a) carcinoma of the prostate, where hormonal therapy has failed; or (b) carcinoma of the breast, where both hormonal therapy and chemotherapy have failed and: (i) the disease is poorly controlled by conventional radiotherapy; or (ii) conventional radiotherapy is inappropriate, due to the wide distribution of sites of bone pain		1 879.00
Group T4 — Obstetrics
16500		Antenatal attendance		25.85
16502		Polyhydramnios, unstable lie, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy complicated by diabetes or anaemia, threatened premature labour treated by bed rest only or oral medication, requiring admission to hospital — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance, to a maximum of 1 visit per day		25.85
16504		Treatment of habitual miscarriage by injection of hormones — each injection up to a maximum of 12 injections, where the injection is not administered during a routine antenatal attendance		25.85
16505		Threatened abortion, threatened miscarriage or hyperemesis gravidarum, requiring admission to hospital, treatment of — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance		25.85
16508		Pregnancy complicated by acute intercurrent infection, intra-uterine growth retardation, threatened premature labour with ruptured membranes or threatened premature labour treated by intravenous therapy, requiring admission to hospital — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance, to a maximum of 1 visit per day		25.85
16509		Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia or antepartum haemorrhage, treatment of — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance		25.85
16511		Cervix, purse string ligation of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		169.15
16512		Cervix, removal of purse string ligature of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		48.80
16514		Antenatal cardiotocography in the management of high risk pregnancy (not during the course of the confinement)		28.20
16515		Management of vaginal delivery as an independent procedure where the patient’s care has been transferred by another medical practitioner for management of the delivery and the attending medical practitioner has not provided antenatal care to the patient, including all attendances related to the delivery		266.65
16518		Management of labour, incomplete, where the patient’s care has been transferred to another medical practitioner for completion of the delivery		122.10
16519		Management of labour and delivery by any means (including Caesarean section) including post-partum care for 5 days		410.65
16520		Caesarean section and post-operative care for 7 days where the patient’s care has been transferred by another medical practitioner for management of the confinement and the attending medical practitioner has not provided any of the antenatal care		479.90
16522		Management of labour and delivery, or delivery alone, (including Caesarean section), where in the course of antenatal supervision or intrapartum management, one or more, of the following conditions is present, including postnatal care for 7 days: (a) multiple pregnancy; (b) recurrent antepartum haemorrhage from 20 weeks gestation; (c) grades 2, 3 or 4 placenta praevia; (d) baby with a birth weight less than or equal to 2500gm; (e) pre-existing diabetes mellitus dependent on medication, or gestational diabetes requiring at least daily blood glucose monitoring; (f) trial of vaginal delivery in a patient with uterine scar, or trial of vaginal breech delivery; (g) pre-existing hypertension requiring antihypertensive medication, or pregnancy induced hypertension of at least 140/90mmHg associated with at least 1+ proteinuria on urinalysis; (h) prolonged labour greater than 12 hours with partogram evidence of abnormal cervimetric progress; (i) fetal distress defined by significant cardiotocograph or scalp pH abnormalities requiring immediate delivery; (j) conditions that pose a significant risk of maternal death		964.25
16525		Management of second trimester labour, with or without induction, for intrauterine fetal death, gross fetal abnormality or life threatening maternal disease, not being a service to which item 35643 applies		227.45
16564		Evacuation 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		167.75
16567		Management of postpartum haemorrhage by special measures such as packing of uterus, as an independent procedure		245.35
16570		Acute inversion of the uterus, vaginal correction of, as an independent procedure		320.00
16571		Cervix, repair of extensive laceration or lacerations		245.35
16573		Third degree tear, involving anal sphincter muscles and rectal mucosa, repair of, as an independent procedure		199.90
16600		Amniocentesis, diagnostic		48.80
16603		Chorionic villus sampling, by any route		93.80
16606		Fetal blood sampling, using interventional techniques from umbilical cord or fetus, including fetal neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		187.05
16609		Fetal intravascular blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T)		381.55
16612		Fetal intraperitoneal blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling — not performed in conjunction with a service described in item 16609 (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T)		300.25
16615		Fetal intraperitoneal blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling — performed in conjunction with a service described in item 16609 (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		159.85
16618		Amniocentesis, therapeutic, when indicated because of polyhydramnios with at least 500ml being aspirated		159.85
16621		Amnioinfusion, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in the presence of severe oligohydramnios		159.85
16624		Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of		230.10
16627		Feto-amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis		468.45
16633		Procedure on multiple pregnancies relating to items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16627		Amount under rule 36
16636		Procedure on multiple pregnancies relating to items 16600, 16603, 16618, 16621 and 16624		Amount under rule 36
Group T5 — Assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic
17503		Assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic requiring continuous anaesthesia on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment, to the exclusion of all other patients		Amount under rule 39
17506		Assistance in the administration of an elective anaesthetic, where: (a) the patient has complex airway problems; or (b) the patient is a neonate or a complex paediatric case; or (c) there is anticipated to be massive blood loss (greater than 50% of blood volume) during the procedure; or (d) the patient is critically ill, with multiple organ failure and where the anaesthesia time is expected to exceed 6 hours and the assistance is provided to the exclusion of all other patients		Amount under rule 39
Group T6 — Anaesthetics
Subgroup 1 — Examination by an anaesthetist
17603		Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic relating to a clinically relevant service, being an examination carried out at a place other than an operating theatre or an anaesthetic induction room		33.00
Subgroup 2 — Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service
17701		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 1		14.60
17702		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 2		29.20
17703		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 3		43.80
17704		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 4		58.40
17705		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 5		73.00
17706		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 6		87.60
17707		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 7		102.20
17708		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 8		116.80
17709		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 9		131.40
17710		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 10		146.00
17711		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 11		160.60
17712		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 12		175.20
17713		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 13		189.80
17714		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 14		204.40
17715		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 15		219.00
17716		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 16		233.60
17717		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 17		248.20
17718		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 18		262.80
17719		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 19		277.40
17720		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 20		292.00
17721		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 21		306.60
17722		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 22		321.20
17723		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 23		335.80
17724		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 24		350.40
17725		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 25		365.00
17726		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 26		379.60
17727		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 27		394.20
17728		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 28		408.80
17729		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 29		423.40
17730		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 30		438.00
17731		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 31		452.60
17732		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 32		467.20
17733		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 33		481.80
17734		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 34		496.40
17735		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 35		511.00
17736		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 36		525.60
17737		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 37		540.20
17738		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 38		554.80
17739		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 39		569.40
17740		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 40		584.00
17741		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 41		598.60
17742		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 42		613.20
17743		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 43		627.80
17744		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 44		642.40
17745		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 45		657.00
17746		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 46		671.60
17747		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 47		686.20
17748		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 48		700.80
17749		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 49		715.40
17750		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 50		730.00
17751		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 51		744.60
17752		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 52		759.20
17753		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 53		773.80
17754		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 54		788.40
17755		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 55		803.00
17756		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 56		817.60
17757		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 57		832.20
17758		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 58		846.80
17759		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 59		861.40
17760		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 60		876.00
17761		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 61		890.60
17762		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 62		905.20
17763		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 63		919.80
17764		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 64		934.40
17765		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 65		949.00
17766		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 66		963.60
17767		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 67		978.20
17768		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 68		992.80
17769		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 69		1,007.40
17770		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 70		1,022.00
17771		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 71		1,036.60
17772		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 72		1,051.20
17773		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 73		1,065.80
17774		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 74		1,080.40
17775		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 75		1,095.00
17776		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 76		1,109.60
17777		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 77		1,124.20
17778		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 78		1,138.80
17779		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 79		1,153.40
17780		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 80		1,168.00
17781		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 81		1,182.60
17782		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 82		1,197.20
17783		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 83		1,211.80
17784		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 84		1,226.40
17785		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 85		1,241.00
17786		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 86		1,255.60
17787		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 87		1,270.20
17788		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 88		1,284.80
17789		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 89		1,299.40
17790		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 90		1,314.00
17791		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 91		1,328.60
17792		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 92		1,343.20
17793		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 93		1,357.80
17794		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 94		1,372.40
17795		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 95		1,387.00
17796		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 96		1,401.60
17797		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 97		1,416.20
17798		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 98		1,430.80
17799		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which has a combined anaesthetic unit value of 99		1,445.40
17800		Where the anaesthetic time exceeds the normal anaesthetic time for the procedure by more than 1 hour — applicable to anaesthesia assigned up to 12 anaesthetic time units		Amount under rule 42
17805		Where the anaesthetic time exceeds the normal anaesthetic time for the procedure by more than 1 hour and 30 minutes — applicable to anaesthesia assigned 13 to 24 anaesthetic time units		Amount under rule 42
17810		Where the anaesthetic time exceeds the normal anaesthetic time for the procedure by more than 2 hours — applicable to anaesthesia assigned more than 24 anaesthetic time units		Amount under rule 42
17965		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with radio-therapy (Anaes. = 7B + 4T)		160.60
17968		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with forceps delivery, vacuum extraction delivery, breech delivery by manipulation, rotation of head followed by delivery (Anaes. = 5B + 3T)		116.80
17970		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with an operative procedure to which item 30001 applies		Amount under rule 43
17974		Administration of an anaesthetic where the anaesthetic is administered as a therapeutic procedure (Anaes. = 5B + 5T)		146.00
17977		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with reamputation of amputation stump referred to in item 44376		Amount under rule 17
17980		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography — brain scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study (Anaes. = 7B + 4T)		160.60
17983		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography — body scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study (Anaes. = 7B + 4T)		160.60
17986		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the removal of phaeochromocytoma (Anaes. = 10B + 15T)		365.00
17989		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with peripheral venous cannulation (Anaes. = 3B + 2T)		73.00
17992		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with peripheral venous cannulation by open exposure (Anaes. = 3B + 2T)		73.00
17995		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with percutaneous central venous cannulation (Anaes. = 5B + 2T)		102.20
17998		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with electrocochleography (insertion of electrodes and brain stem evoked response audiometry) (Anaes. = 5B + 7T)		175.20
18001		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with manual removal of products of conception, treatment of postpartum haemorrhage or repair of third degree tear (Anaes. = 4B + 3T)		102.20
18004		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with repair of extensive laceration or lacerations of cervix or manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus by vaginal approach (Anaes. = 4B + 4T)		116.80
18007		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with Caesarean section (Anaes. = 10B + 5T)		219.00
18010		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with repair of episiotomy (Anaes. = 3B + 2T)		73.00
18013		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with magnetic resonance imaging services covered by items 63000 to 63946 (Anaes. = 7B + 7T)		204.40
18016		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a regional or field nerve block covered by item 18216, 18219, 18230, 18232, 18233, 18234, 18236, 18242, 18262, 18280, 18284, 18286, 18288, 18290, 18292, 18294, 18296 or 18298, not being an anaesthetic administered in conjunction with an operative procedure (Anaes. = 4B + 4T)		116.80
18019		Administration of an anaesthetic for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, cellulitis or similar lesion causing life threatening airway obstruction, or for the relief of life threatening airway obstruction due to epiglottitus (Anaes. = 15B + 4T)		277.40
18021		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with muscle biopsy for malignant hyperpyrexia (Anaes. = 10B + 3T)		189.80
18022		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with digital subtraction angiography (Anaes. = 7B + 3T)		146.00
18026		Administration of an anaesthetic during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is not confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) (Anaes. = 8B + 6T)		204.40
18027		Administration of an anaesthetic during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) (Anaes. = 15B + 11T)		379.60
18030		Administration of an anaesthetic performed on a person under the age of 10 years in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not been allocated anaesthetic units where the anaesthesia time is up to and including 30 minutes (Anaes. = 4B + 2T)		87.60
18031		Administration of an anaesthetic performed on a person under the age of 10 years in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not been allocated anaesthetic units where the anaesthesia time exceeds 30 minutes and is up to and including 60 minutes (Anaes. = 4B + 4T)		116.80
18032		Administration of an anaesthetic performed on a person under the age of 10 years in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not been allocated anaesthetic units where the anaesthesia time exceeds 60 minutes (Anaes. = 4B + 5T)		131.40
18033		Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not been allocated anaesthetic units, not being a service to which item 18030, 18031 or 18032 applies, where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia		Amount under rule 46
18035		In connection with a change of dressing or change of plaster undertaken in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. = 3B + 2T)		73.00
Subgroup 3 — Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a dental service
18102		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic in connection with a dental operation other than for the extraction of teeth or restorative dental work where the procedure is less than 15 minutes duration (Anaes. = 5B + 1T)		87.60
18103		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic in connection with a dental operation other than for the extraction of teeth or restorative dental work where the procedure is more than 15 minutes duration (Anaes. = 5B + 3T)		116.80
18105		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic for extraction of a tooth or teeth, not being a service to which item 18109 applies (Anaes. = 5B + 2T)		102.20
18109		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic for removal of a tooth or teeth requiring incision of soft tissue and removal of bone (Anaes. = 5B + 4T)		131.40
18113		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of not more than 30 minutes duration (Anaes. = 5B + 2T)		102.20
18118		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of more than 30 minutes duration (Anaes. = 5B + 6T)		160.60
18119		Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic in connection with a dental operation where the procedure is of more than 3 hours duration (Anaes. = 5B + 12T)		248.20
Group T7 — Regional or field nerve blocks
18206		Introduction of a narcotic, for the control of post‑operative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space in conjunction with an operation		38.60
18209		Introduction of local anaesthetic, for control of post‑operative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space, in conjunction with an operation		38.60
18210		Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri‑operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the femoral or sciatic nerves, in conjunction with knee, ankle or foot surgery		34.15
18211		Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri‑operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the femoral and sciatic nerves, in conjunction with knee, ankle or foot surgery		40.95
18212		Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri‑operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the brachial plexus in conjunction with shoulder surgery		34.15
18213		Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion		68.25
18216		Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner		146.10
18219		Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, where continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour		Amount under rule 34
18222		Infusion of a therapeutic substance to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, where the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less		28.95
18225		Infusion of a therapeutic substance to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, where the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes		38.60
18228		Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance		48.05
18230		Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance		183.45
18232		Intrathecal or epidural injection of substance other than anaesthetic, contrast or neurolytic solutions, not being a service to which another item in this group applies		146.10
18233		Epidural injection of blood for blood patch		146.10
18234		Trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		96.05
18236		Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18238		Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies		28.95
18240		Retrobulbar or peribulbar injection of an anaesthetic agent		72.00
18242		Greater occipital nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		28.95
18244		Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		77.50
18246		Glossopharyngeal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		77.50
18248		Phrenic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		68.25
18250		Spinal accessory nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18252		Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent		77.50
18254		Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent		77.50
18256		Suprascapular nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18258		Intercostal nerve (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18260		Intercostal nerves (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent		68.25
18262		Ilio-inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18264		Pudendal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		77.50
18266		Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not being associated with a brachial plexus block		48.05
18268		Obturator nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		68.25
18270		Femoral nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		68.25
18272		Saphenous, sural, popliteal or posterior tibial nerve, main trunk of, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		48.05
18274		Paravertebral, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral or coccygeal nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (single vertebral level)		68.25
18276		Paravertebral nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)		96.05
18278		Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		68.25
18280		Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent		96.05
18282		Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure		77.50
18284		Stellate ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (cervical sympathetic block)		113.60
18286		Lumbar or thoracic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (paravertebral sympathetic block)		113.60
18288		Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent		113.60
18290		Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent		192.15
18292		Nerve branch, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service to which any other item in this group applies		96.05
18294		Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, destruction by a neurolytic agent		135.40
18296		Lumbar sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent		115.75
18298		Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent		135.40
Group T8 — Surgical operations
Subgroup 1 — General
30001		Operative 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 grounds		Amount under rule 44
30003		Localised burns, dressing of, (not involving grafting) — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation		25.85
30006		Extensive burns, dressing of, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting) — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation		35.75
30009		Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (G) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		46.70
30010		Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (S) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		56.85
30013		Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (G) (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		100.65
30014		Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (S) (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		119.55
30017		Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving not more than 10% of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		250.80
30020		Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving more than 10% of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes. 17715 = 4B + 11T) (Assist.)		488.50
30023		Wound of soft tissue, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, under general anaesthesia or regional or field block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		250.80
30026		Skin 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. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		40.15
30029		Skin 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 in length), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		69.20
30032		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		63.45
30035		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		90.40
30038		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		69.20
30041		Skin 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), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (G) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		110.80
30042		Skin 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, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (S) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		142.90
30045		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		90.40
30048		Skin 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 (G) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		115.20
30049		Skin 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 (S) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		142.90
30052		Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		195.40
30055		Wounds, dressing of, under general anaesthesia, with or without removal of sutures, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		56.85
30058		Post-operative haemorrhage, control of, under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		110.80
30061		Superficial foreign body, removal of, (including from cornea or sclera) as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		18.05
30064		Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and exploration, including closure of wound if performed, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		84.60
30067		Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		172.05
30068		Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.90
30071		Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		40.15
30074		Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (G) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		90.40
30075		Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (S) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		115.20
30078		Drill biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		37.25
30081		Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using an open approach (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		84.60
30084		Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using a percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or similar device (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		45.20
30087		Biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		22.70
30090		Biopsy of pleura, percutaneous — 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		98.85
30093		Needle biopsy of vertebra (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		131.95
30094		Percutaneous aspiration biopsy of deep organ using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		145.70
30096		Scalene node biopsy (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		141.45
30099		Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		69.20
30102		Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (G) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		115.20
30103		Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (S) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		141.45
30104		Pre-auricular sinus, excision of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		97.70
30106		Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (G) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		119.55
30107		Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (S) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		169.15
30110		Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		218.75
30111		Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		285.75
30114		Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker’s cyst), excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		285.75
30165		Lipectomy — transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		349.95
30168		Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat (not being a service to which item 30165 applies) — 1 excision (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		349.95
30171		Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat (not being a service to which item 30165 applies) — 2 or more excisions (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		532.25
30174		Lipectomy — subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculo-aponeurotic wall (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		532.25
30177		Lipectomy — radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar) with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculo-aponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		758.30
30180		Axillary hyperhidrosis, wedge excision for (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		105.00
30183		Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		189.60
30186		Palmar or plantar wart, removal of, not being a service to which item 30187 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		36.50
30187		Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser, requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, or when performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (5 or more warts) (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		197.70
30189		Warts or molluscum contagiosum, removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		113.30
30190		Angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas or other severely disfiguring tumours suitable for laser excision as confirmed by specialist opinion, of the face or neck, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation including associated resurfacing (10 or more tumours) (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		306.05
30192		Premalignant skin lesions, treatment of, by galvanocautery or electrodesiccation or cryocautery (10 or more lesions) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		30.50
30195		Neoplastic skin lesions, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, or laser photocoagulation, not being a service to which item 30196, 30197, 30202, 30203 or 30205 apply (1 or more lesions) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		48.80
30196		Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation, including any associated cryotherapy, or diathermy, not being a service to which item 30197 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		97.20
30197		Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation, including any associated cryotherapy or diathermy (10 or more lesions) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		338.55
30202		Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles, not being a service to which item 30203 applies		37.15
30203		Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-haw cycles (10 or more lesions)		131.05
30205		Cancer of skin proven by histopathology, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles where cancer extends into cartilage (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		97.20
30207		Skin lesions, multiple injections with hydrocortisone or similar preparations (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		34.30
30210		Keloid and other skin lesions, extensive, multiple injections of hydrocortisone or similar preparations where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		125.40
30213		Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck where lesions are visible from 4 metres, diathermy or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation — limited to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period — for a session of at least 20 minutes duration (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		84.50
30214		Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck where lesions are visible from 4 metres, diathermy or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation-session of at least 20 minutes duration — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period		84.50
30216		Haematoma, aspiration of (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		21.00
30219		Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, incision with drainage of, excluding aftercare		21.00
30223		Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, incision with drainage of, excluding aftercare (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		125.40
30224		Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		182.80
30225		Abscess drainage tube, exchange of using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		205.90
30226		Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		115.20
30229		Muscle, excision of (extensive) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
30232		Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		172.05
30235		Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		227.45
30238		Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		115.20
30241		Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.15
30244		Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.15
30246		Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		530.65
30247		Parotid gland, total extirpation of (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		568.75
30250		Parotid gland, total extirpation of with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes. 17718 = 5B + 13T) (Assist.)		962.40
30251		Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes. 17723 = 5B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,478.35
30253		Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy of, with exposure of facial nerve (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		641.70
30255		Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		854.45
30256		Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		342.70
30259		Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		151.65
30262		Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		45.20
30265		Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.40
30266		Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		115.20
30269		Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		115.20
30272		Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		227.45
30275		Radical excision of intra-oral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck (commando-type operation) (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,356.20
30278		Tongue tie, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		35.75
30281		Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged 2 years and over, under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		91.90
30282		Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (G) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		119.55
30283		Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (S) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		157.50
30286		Branchial cyst, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		306.15
30289		Branchial fistula, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		386.40
30293		Cervical oesophagostomy; or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		342.70
30294		Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction; or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction (Anaes. 17723 = 6B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,356.20
30296		Thyroidectomy, total (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		787.60
30297		Thyroidectomy following previous thyroid surgery (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		787.60
30306		Total hemithyroidectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		614.40
30308		Bilateral sub‑total thyroidectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		614.40
30309		Thyroidectomy, sub‑total for thyrotoxicosis (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		787.60
30310		Thyroid, unilateral sub-total thyroidectomy or equivalent partial thyroidectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		351.90
30313		Thyroglossal cyst, removal of (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		210.00
30314		Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		351.90
30315		Parathyroid operation for hyperparathyroidism (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		876.95
30317		Cervical re-exploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism (Anaes. 17720 = 6B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,050.10
30318		Mediastinum, exploration of, via the cervical route, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		698.20
30320		Mediastinum, exploration of, via mediastinotomy, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Anaes. 17717 = 6B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,050.10
30321		Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		698.20
30323		Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of, requiring complex and extensive dissection (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,050.10
30324		Adrenal gland tumour, excision of (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,050.10
30329		Lymph glands of groin, limited excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		189.90
30330		Lymph glands of groin, radical excision of (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		552.95
30332		Lymph nodes of axilla, limited excision of (sampling) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		266.80
30335		Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level I (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		666.90
30336		Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level II or III (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		800.35
30339		Breast, 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 (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		200.05
30340		Breast, benign lesion more than 50 mm in diameter, excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		266.80
30343		Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		300.15
30344		Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		266.80
30347		Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		500.20
30348		Breast, tumour site, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		335.50
30351		Breast (female), total mastectomy (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		566.45
30352		Breast (male), total mastectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		333.50
30354		Breast (female), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		800.35
30355		Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		400.15
30360		Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		106.10
30361		Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		145.70
30363		Breast, core biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		106.10
30364		Breast, haematoma, seroma or inflammatory condition including abscess, granulomatous mastitis or similar, exploration and drainage of when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day-hospital facility, excluding aftercare (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		166.70
30366		Breast, microdochotomy of, for benign or malignant condition (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		333.50
30367		Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		266.80
30369		Accessory breast tissue, excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		266.80
30370		Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		199.85
30372		Accessory nipple, excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		100.05
30373		Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		371.80
30375		Laparotomy involving caecostomy, 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 (adult) or drainage of pancreas (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		401.00
30376		Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed) (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		401.00
30378		Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		402.85
30379		Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of long intestinal tube (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		714.10
30382		Enterocutaneous fistula, radical repair of, involving extensive dissection and resection of bowel (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		1,005.40
30384		Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and oophoropexy (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		845.75
30385		Laparotomy for control of post-operative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		433.35
30387		Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera (including pelvic viscera), not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		488.50
30388		Laparotomy for trauma involving 3 or more organs (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,228.90
30390		Laparoscopy, diagnostic (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		169.15
30391		Laparoscopy, with biopsy (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		218.75
30392		Radical or debulking operation for advanced intra‑abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		518.90
30393		Laparoscopic division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		402.85
30394		Laparotomy for drainage of subphrenic abscess, pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause, with or without appendicectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		379.10
30396		Laparotomy for gross intra peritoneal sepsis requiring debridement of fibrin, with or without removal of foreign material or enteric contents, with lavage of the entire peritoneal cavity via a major abdominal incision with or without closure of abdomen and with or without mesh or zipper insertion (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		782.05
30397		Laparostomy, via wound previously made and left open or closed with zipper, involving change of dressings or packs, and with or without drainage of loculated collections (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T)		178.75
30399		Laparostomy, final closure of wound made at previous operation, after removal of dressings or packs and removal of mesh or zipper if previously inserted (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		245.85
30400		Laparotomy with insertion of portacath for administration of cytotoxic therapy including placement of reservoir (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.55
30402		Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		357.40
30403		Ventral, incisional, or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		401.00
30405		Ventral, or incisional hernia, repair of requiring muscle transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		703.85
30406		Paracentesis abdominis (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		40.15
30408		Peritoneo venous (Leveen) shunt, insertion of (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		301.65
30409		Liver biopsy, percutaneous (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		134.30
30411		Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intra-abdominal procedure (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)		68.35
30412		Liver biopsy by core needle, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal procedure (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)		40.25
30414		Liver, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		530.65
30415		Liver, segmental resection of, other than for trauma (Anaes. 17722 = 13B + 9T) (Assist.)		1,061.30
30416		Liver cyst, laparoscopic marsupialisation of, where the size of the cyst is greater than 5 cm in diameter (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		576.25
30417		Liver cysts, laparoscopic marsupialisation of 5 or more, including any cyst greater than 5 cm in diameter (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		864.35
30418		Liver, lobectomy of, other than for trauma (Anaes. 17724 = 13B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,228.90
30419		Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		628.65
30421		Liver, tri-segmental resection (extended lobectomy) of, other than for trauma (Anaes. 17726 = 13B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,536.00
30422		Liver, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		519.50
30425		Liver, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or debridement of, for trauma (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,005.40
30427		Liver, segmental resection of, for trauma (Anaes. 17724 = 13B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,200.90
30428		Liver, lobectomy of, for trauma (Anaes. 17726 = 13B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,284.75
30430		Liver, extended lobectomy (tri-segmental resection) of, for trauma (Anaes. 17728 = 13B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,787.35
30431		Liver abscess, open abdominal drainage of (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		401.00
30433		Liver abscess (multiple), open abdominal drainage of (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		558.60
30434		Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.45
30436		Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles, with omentoplasty or myeloplasty (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		502.70
30437		Hydatid cyst of liver, total excision of, by cysto‑pericystectomy (membrane plus fibrous wall) (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		625.60
30438		Hydatid cyst of liver, excision of, with drainage and excision of liver tissue (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		885.35
30439		Operative cholangiography or operative pancreatography or intra operative ultrasound of the biliary tract (including 1 or more examinations performed during the 1 operation) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)		142.90
30440		Cholangiogram, percutaneous transhepatic, and biliary drainage, using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		404.95
30441		Intra operative ultrasound for staging of intra abdominal tumours (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)		104.80
30442		Choledochoscopy in conjunction with another procedure (Anaes. 17709 = 7B + 2T)		142.90
30443		Cholecystectomy (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		568.75
30445		Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		568.75
30446		Laparoscopic cholecystectomy when procedure is completed by laparotomy (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		568.75
30448		Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, involving removal of common duct calculi via the cystic duct (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		748.50
30449		Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with removal of common duct calculi via laparoscopic choledochotomy (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		832.25
30450		Calculus of biliary or renal tract, extraction of, using interventional imaging techniques — not being a service associated with a service to which item 36627, 36630, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		403.35
30451		Biliary drainage tube, exchange of, using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17710 = 7B + 3T) (Assist.)		205.90
30452		Choledochoscopy with balloon dilatation of a stricture or passage of stent or extraction of calculi (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		290.45
30454		Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with or without removal of calculi (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		663.50
30455		Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with removal of calculi including biliary intestinal anastomosis (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		780.15
30457		Choledochotomy, intrahepatic, involving removal of intrahepatic bile duct calculi (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		1,061.30
30458		Transduodenal 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. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		780.15
30460		Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y as a bypass procedure when no prior biliary surgery performed (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		663.50
30461		Radical resection of porta hepatis for gall bladder or common bile duct carcinoma with biliary-enteric anastomoses, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30443, 30454, 30455, 30458 or 30460 applies (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,137.40
30463		Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts for carcinoma, with two duct anastomoses (Anaes. 17724 = 7B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,396.40
30464		Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts for carcinoma, involving more than 2 anastomoses or resection of segment or major portion of segment of liver (Anaes. 17730 = 7B + 23T) (Assist.)		1,675.75
30466		Intrahepatic biliary bypass of left hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		966.35
30467		Intraheptic bypass of right hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,195.30
30469		Biliary stricture, repair of, after 1 or more operations on the biliary tree (Anaes. 17724 = 7B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
30470		Bile duct fistula, repair of, following previous bile duct surgery (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		837.90
30472		Hepatic or common bile duct, repair of, as the primary procedure subsequent to transection of bile duct or ducts (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		714.90
30473		Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816 or 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 30476 or 30478 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		136.25
30475		Endoscopy with balloon dilatation of gastric or gastroduodenal stricture (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		246.35
30476		Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816 or 41822 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (1 or more such procedures), with endoscopic sclerosing injection or banding of oesophageal or gastric varices, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473 or 30478 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		188.95
30478		Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816, 41822 or 41825 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (1 or more such procedures), with 1 or more of the following endoscopic procedures — polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe or laser coagulation, or sclerosing injection of bleeding upper gastrointestinal lesions, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473 or 30476 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		188.95
30479		Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the gastrointestinal tract (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		366.25
30481		Percutaneous gastrostomy (initial procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		274.65
30482		Percutaneous gastrostomy (repeat procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		195.30
30483		Gastrostomy button, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		136.20
30484		Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		280.75
30485		Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		433.35
30487		Small bowel intubation with biopsy (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		139.20
30488		Small bowel intubation — as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		69.20
30490		Oesophageal prosthesis, insertion of, including endoscopy and dilatation (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		404.95
30491		Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		427.20
30493		Biliary manometry (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		256.35
30494		Endoscopic biliary dilatation (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		323.45
30496		Vagotomy, truncal or selective, with or without pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		452.45
30497		Vagotomy and antrectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		539.50
30499		Vagotomy, highly selective (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		641.70
30500		Vagotomy, highly selective with duodenoplasty for peptic stricture (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		687.05
30502		Vagotomy, highly selective, with dilatation of pylorus (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		758.30
30503		Vagotomy or antrectomy, or both, for peptic ulcer following previous operation for peptic ulcer (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		849.10
30505		Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		424.50
30506		Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and vagotomy and pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		742.95
30508		Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and highly selective vagotomy (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		782.05
30509		Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving gastric resection (other than wedge resection) (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		782.05
30511		Morbid obesity, gastric reduction or gastroplasty for, by any method (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		653.55
30512		Morbid obesity, gastric bypass for, by any method including anastomosis (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		804.30
30514		Morbid obesity, surgical reversal of procedure to which item 30511 or 30512 applies (Anaes. 17724 = 7B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,184.15
30515		Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		541.80
30517		Gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		709.40
30518		Partial gastrectomy (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		759.70
30520		Gastric tumour, removal of, by local excision, not being a service to which item 30518 applies (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		519.50
30521		Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,111.60
30523		Gastrectomy, sub-total radical, for carcinoma (including splenectomy when performed) (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,161.75
30524		Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma (including extended node dissection and distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy when performed) (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,279.10
30526		Gastrectomy, total, and including lower oesophagus, performed by left thoraco-abdominal incision or opening of diaphragmatic hiatus (including splenectomy when performed) (Anaes. 17735 = 15B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,658.90
30527		Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus — not being a service to which item 30601 applies (Anaes. 17722 = 9B + 13T) (Assist.)		670.30
30529		Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, with oesophagoplasty for stricture or short oesophagus (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,005.40
30530		Antireflux operation by cardiopexy, with or without fundoplasty (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		603.30
30532		Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller’s operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		692.75
30533		Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller’s operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		823.95
30535		Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation and thoracotomy (Anaes. 17735 = 15B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,305.20
30536		Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
30538		Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		916.05
30539		Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		670.30
30541		Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,167.45
30542		Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		793.15
30544		Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		580.95
30545		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,413.25
30547		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		971.90
30548		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		726.15
30550		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,586.35
30551		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,094.80
30553		Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		809.90
30554		Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,765.10
30556		Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,217.70
30557		Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		899.30
30559		Oesophagus, local excision for tumour of (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		653.55
30560		Oesophageal perforation, repair of, by thoracotomy (Anaes. 17735 = 15B + 20T) (Assist.)		726.15
30562		Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of — not involving resection of bowel (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		457.80
30563		Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		457.80
30564		Small bowel strictureplasty for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		594.15
30565		Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		670.30
30566		Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		744.60
30568		Intraoperative enterotomy for visualisation of the small intestine by endoscopy (Anaes. 17710 = 7B + 3T) (Assist.)		558.60
30569		Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed at laparotomy, with or without biopsies (Anaes. 17710 = 7B + 3T) (Assist.)		284.85
30571		Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		342.70
30572		Laparoscopic appendicectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		342.70
30574		Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intra-abdominal procedure through the same incision (Anaes. 17707 = 6B + 1T)		94.80
30575		Pancreatic abscess, laparotomy and external drainage of, not requiring retro-pancreatic dissection (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		394.45
30577		Pancreatic necrosectomy for pancreatic necrosis or abscess formation requiring major pancreatic or retro‑pancreatic dissection, excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17726 = 7B + 19T) (Assist.)		837.90
30578		Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of pancreatic tumour (Anaes. 17725 = 8B + 17T) (Assist.)		882.55
30580		Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of duodenal tumour (Anaes. 17724 = 7B + 17T) (Assist.)		804.30
30581		Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum for, but no tumour found (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		586.50
30583		Distal pancreatectomy (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		918.75
30584		Pancreatico-duodenectomy, Whipple’s operation, with or without preservation of pylorus (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,356.20
30586		Pancreatic cyst-anastomosis to stomach or duodenum — by open or endoscopic means (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		539.50
30587		Pancreatic cyst, anastomosis to Roux loop of jejunum (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		558.60
30589		Pancreatico-jejunostomy for pancreatitis or trauma (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		962.40
30590		Pancreatico-jejunostomy following previous pancreatic surgery (Anaes. 17722 = 7B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,061.30
30593		Pancreatectomy, near total or total (including duodenum), with or without splenectomy (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,452.30
30594		Pancreatectomy for pancreatitis following previously attempted drainage procedure or partial resection (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,675.75
30596		Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy for trauma (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		690.25
30597		Splenectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		554.10
30599		Splenectomy, for massive spleen (weighing more than 1500gms) or involving thoraco-abdominal incision (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,005.40
30600		Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of (Anaes. 17720 = 9B + 11T) (Assist.)		597.90
30601		Diaphragmatic hernia, congenital, repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach) (Anaes. 17717 = 9B + 8T) (Assist.)		736.45
30602		Portal hypertension, porto-caval shunt for (Anaes. 17734 = 15B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,195.30
30603		Portal hypertension, meso-caval shunt for (Anaes. 17726 = 7B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,262.40
30605		Portal hypertension, selective spleno-renal shunt for (Anaes. 17734 = 15B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,435.55
30606		Portal hypertension, oesophageal transection via stapler or oversew of gastric varices with or without devascularisation (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		854.60
30609		Femoral or inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30612 or 30614 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		357.30
30612		Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (G) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		274.15
30614		Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (S) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		357.30
30615		Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		401.00
30616		Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		204.10
30617		Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		274.15
30620		Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		230.40
30621		Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		313.55
30628		Hydrocele, tapping of		27.40
30631		Hydrocele, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		182.00
30634		Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		180.85
30635		Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		224.55
30638		Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (G) (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		230.40
30641		Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (S) (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		313.55
30644		Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		401.00
30653		Circumcision of a male under 6 months of age (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		35.75
30656		Circumcision of a male under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		83.15
30659		Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (G) (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		115.20
30660		Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (S) (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		142.90
30663		Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		111.05
30666		Paraphimosis, reduction of, under general anaesthesia, with or without dorsal incision, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		36.50
30672		Coccyx, excision of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		342.70
30675		Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (G) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		230.40
30676		Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (S) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		291.65
30679		Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		74.05
31000		Micrographically controlled serial excision 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 — 6 or fewer sections (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		446.85
31001		Micrographically controlled serial excision 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 — 7 to 12 sections (inclusive) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		558.60
31002		Micrographically controlled serial excision 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 — 13 or more sections (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T)		670.30
31200		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, not being a service to which another item in this group applies		26.20
31205		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), lesion size up to 10 mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		73.35
31210		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), lesion size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		94.65
31215		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), lesion size more than 20 mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		110.40
31220		Tumours (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cysts, ulcers or scars (other than scars removed during the surgical approach at an operation), lesion size up to 10 mm in diameter, removal of 4 to 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		165.05
31225		Tumours (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cysts, ulcers or scars (other than scars removed during the surgical approach at an operation), lesion size up to 10 mm in diameter, removal of more than 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 — where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T)		293.35
31230		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 — where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		291.30
31235		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size up to 10 mm in diameter — where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		110.40
31240		Tumour (other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size more than 10 mm in diameter — where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		129.30
31245		Skin 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) (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		283.85
31250		Giant hairy or compound naevus, excision of an area at least 1% of body surface where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		283.85
31255		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		170.30
31260		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		242.85
31265		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		141.90
31270		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		198.70
31275		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		230.25
31280		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		119.85
31285		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		163.95
31290		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		189.20
31295		Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual or recurrent (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze or thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen therapy), performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty or by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, removal from the head or neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles), where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		225.30
31300		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		246.05
31305		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		302.70
31310		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		214.45
31315		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		271.20
31320		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		302.70
31325		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31300 and 31310 — tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		208.20
31330		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31305 and 31310 — tumour size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		246.05
31335		Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle-removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31305 and 31320 — tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		283.85
31340		Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or more of, where clinically indicated, performed in association with excision of malignant tumour of skin covered by item 31255, 31260, 31265, 31270, 31275, 31280, 31285, 31290, 31295, 31300, 31305, 31310, 31315, 31320, 31325, 31330 or 31335 (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		Amount under rule 38
31345		Lipoma, removal of by surgical excision or liposuction, where lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50 mm in diameter, or is sub-fascial, where specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		162.20
31350		Benign tumour of soft tissue, removal of by surgical excision, where specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		333.40
31355		Malignant tumour of soft tissue, 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. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		549.60
31400		Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour up to 20 mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		200.85
31403		Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than 20 mm and up to 40 mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		231.80
31406		Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than 40 mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		386.30
31409		Parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,200.20
31412		Recurrent or persistent parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes. 17722 = 6B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,478.35
31420		Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		141.45
31423		Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 1 or 2 lymph node levels involving removal of soft tissue and lymph nodes from one side of the neck (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		309.05
31426		Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 3 lymph node levels involving removal of soft tissue and lymph nodes from one side of the neck (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		618.15
31429		Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 4 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		963.25
31432		Lymph nodes of neck, bilateral selective dissection of levels I, II and III (bilateral supraomohyoid dissections) (Anaes. 17723 = 5B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,030.20
31435		Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		757.20
31438		Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes. 17723 = 5B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,200.20
31441		Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, repair, revision or replacement of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		193.60
31450		Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is 1 hour or less (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		312.85
31452		Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is more than 1 hour (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		547.45
Subgroup 2 — Colorectal
32000		Large intestine, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of stoma) (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		793.45
32003		Large intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		830.00
32004		Large intestine, sub‑total colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) without anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32005 or 32006 applies (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		885.00
32005		Large intestine, sub‑total colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) with anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32004 or 32006 applies (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		999.75
32006		Left hemicolectomy, including the descending and sigmoid colon (including formation of stoma) (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		885.00
32009		Total colectomy and ileostomy (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,049.80
32012		Total colectomy and ileo-rectal anastomosis (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,159.65
32015		Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,425.10
32018		Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; abdominal resection (including after-care) (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,208.45
32021		Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; perineal resection (Assist.)		433.35
32024		Rectum, high restorative anterior resection with intraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) greater than 10 cm from the anal verge — excluding resection of sigmoid colon alone (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,049.80
32025		Rectum, low restorative anterior resection with extraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) less than 10 cm from the anal verge, with or without covering stoma (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,404.20
32026		Rectum, ultra low restorative resection, with or without covering stoma, where the anastomosis is sited in the anorectal region and is 6 cm or less from the anal verge (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,512.20
32028		Rectum, low or ultra low restorative resection, with peranal sutured coloanal anastomosis, with or without covering stoma (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,620.25
32029		Colonic reservoir, construction of, being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		324.00
32030		Rectosigmoidectomy — (Hartmann’s operation) (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		793.45
32033		Restoration of bowel following Hartmann’s or similar operation, including dismantling of the stoma (Anaes. 17723 = 8B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,159.65
32036		Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour — excision of (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,470.85
32039		Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,181.00
32042		Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation, abdominal resection (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		994.85
32045		Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation — perineal resection (Assist.)		372.35
32046		Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation — perineal resection where the perineal surgeon also provides assistance to the abdominal surgeon (Assist.)		575.35
32047		Perineal proctectomy (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		670.30
32051		Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17737 = 10B + 27T) (Assist.)		1,782.20
32054		Total 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 after‑care) (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,635.65
32057		Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir — conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)		433.35
32060		Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,782.20
32063		Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy — conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,635.65
32066		Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy — conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)		433.35
32069		Ileostomy reservoir, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate (Anaes. 17727 = 7B + 20T)		1,318.35
32072		Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy		36.85
32075		Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), under general anaesthesia, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		57.75
32078		Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		129.65
32081		Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		178.00
32084		Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		85.65
32087		Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or more polyps — not being a service to which item 32078 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		157.50
32090		Fibreoptic colonoscopy — examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		257.15
32093		Fibreoptic colonoscopy — examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or more polyps (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		360.90
32094		Endoscopic dilatation of colorectal strictures including colonoscopy (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		424.50
32095		Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed by stoma, with or without biopsies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		98.30
32096		Rectal biopsy, full thickness, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved day — hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T) (Assist.)		197.70
32099		Rectal tumour of 5 cm or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		256.35
32102		Rectal tumour of greater than 5 cm in diameter, indicated by pathological examination, per anal submucosal excision of (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		488.25
32105		Anorectal carcinoma — per anal full thickness excision of (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		372.35
32108		Rectal tumour, trans-sphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		769.05
32111		Rectal prolapse, Delorme procedure for (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		488.25
32112		Rectal prolapse, perineal recto-sigmoidectomy for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		594.15
32114		Rectal stricture, per anal release of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		134.30
32115		Rectal stricture, dilatation of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		97.65
32117		Rectal prolapse, abdominal rectopexy of (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		769.05
32120		Rectal prolapse, perineal repair of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		197.70
32123		Anal stricture, anoplasty for (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		256.35
32126		Anal incontinence, Parks’ intersphincteric procedure for (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		372.35
32129		Anal sphincter, direct repair of (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		488.25
32131		Rectocele, perineal repair of (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		410.50
32132		Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse — sclerotherapy for (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		34.75
32135		Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse — rubber band ligation of, with or without sclerotherapy, cryosurgery or infrared therapy for (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		51.90
32138		Haemorrhoidectomy including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		282.90
32139		Haemorrhoidectomy involving third or fourth degree haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		282.90
32142		Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		51.90
32145		Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		103.90
32147		Perianal thrombosis, incision of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		34.75
32150		Operation for fissure-in-ano, including excision or sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T) (Assist.)		197.70
32153		Anus, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, with or without disimpaction of faeces, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		54.00
32156		Fistula-in-ano, subcutaneous, excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		101.35
32159		Anal fistula, excision of, involving lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		256.35
32162		Anal fistula, excision of, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		372.35
32165		Anal fistula, repair of by mucosal flap advancement (Anaes. 17715 = 4B + 11T) (Assist.)		488.25
32166		Anal fistula — readjustment of Seton (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		158.60
32168		Fistula wound, review of, under general or regional anaesthetic, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		101.35
32171		Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		68.35
32174		Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, drainage of (excluding after‑care) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		68.35
32175		Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, draining of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (excluding after‑care) (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		125.10
32177		Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		134.10
32180		Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		197.70
32183		Intestinal sling procedure prior to radiotherapy (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		432.10
32186		Colonic lavage, total, intra-operative (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		432.10
32200		Distal muscle, devascularisation of (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		227.45
32203		Anal or perineal graciloplasty (Anaes. 17717 = 4B + 13T) (Assist.)		488.50
32206		Stimulator and electrodes, insertion of, following previous graciloplasty (Anaes. 17715 = 4B + 11T) (Assist.)		441.30
32209		Anal or perineal graciloplasty with insertion of stimulator and electrodes (Anaes. 17723 = 4B + 19T) (Assist.)		709.20
32210		Gracilis neosphincter pacemaker, replacement of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		196.50
32212		Ano-rectal application of formalin in the treatment of radiation proctitis, where performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		104.80
Subgroup 3 — Vascular
32500		Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5 mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation — 1 or both legs — not being a service associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg (excluding after‑care) — to a maximum of 6 treatments in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		84.50
32501		Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5 mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation — 1 or both legs — not being a service associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg, (excluding after-care) — where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent treatment (including any treatments to which item 32500 applies) is indicated in a 12 month period		84.50
32504		Varicose 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 (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		205.90
32507		Varicose veins, sub-fascial surgical exploration of one or more incompetent perforating veins — 1 leg — not being a service associated with a service to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		410.50
32508		Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		410.50
32511		Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral and sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		610.30
32514		Varicose veins, ligation of the long or short saphenous vein, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in the same territory — 1 leg — including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		712.95
32517		Varicose veins, ligation of the long and short saphenous vein, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in either territory — 1 leg — including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		918.10
32700		Artery of neck, bypass using vein or synthetic material (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,105.00
32703		Internal carotid artery, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of — with or without endarterectomy (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		914.10
32708		Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a straight non‑bifurcated graft (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,093.50
32710		Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,215.00
32711		Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the common femoral or profunda femoris arteries (Anaes. 17735 = 15B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,336.50
32712		Ilio-femoral bypass grafting (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		966.15
32715		Axillary or subclavian to femoral bypass grafting to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		966.15
32718		Femoro-femoral or ilio-femoral cross-over bypass grafting (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		914.10
32721		Renal artery, bypass grafting to (Anaes. 17732 = 15B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,452.00
32724		Renal arteries (both), bypass grafting to (Anaes. 17736 = 15B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,648.70
32730		Mesenteric vessel (single), bypass grafting to (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,249.60
32733		Mesenteric vessels (multiple), bypass grafting to (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,452.00
32736		Inferior mesenteric artery, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		318.15
32739		Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (Anaes. 17721 = 8B + 13T) (Assist.)		995.05
32742		Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to below knee popliteal artery (Anaes. 17721 = 8B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,139.70
32745		Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to tibio peroneal trunk or tibial or peroneal artery (Anaes. 17723 = 8B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,301.60
32748		Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis within 5 cm of the ankle joint (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,411.55
32751		Femoral artery bypass grafting using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		914.10
32754		Femoral artery bypass grafting, using a composite graft (synthetic material and vein) with lower anastomosis above or below the knee, including use of a cuff or sleeve of vein at 1 or both anastomoses (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,139.70
32757		Femoral artery sequential bypass grafting (using a vein or synthetic material) where an additional anastomosis is made to separately revascularise more than 1 artery — each additional artery revascularised beyond a femoral bypass (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		318.15
32760		Vein, harvesting of, from leg or arm for bypass or replacement graft when not performed on the limb which is the subject of the bypass or graft — each vein (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		312.30
32763		Arterial bypass grafting, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		914.10
32766		Arterial or venous anastomosis, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17722 = 12B + 10T) (Assist.)		607.45
32769		Arterial or venous anastomosis not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (Anaes. 17722 = 12B + 10T) (Assist.)		210.55
33050		Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,119.50
33055		Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		897.85
33070		Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		647.80
33075		Aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		824.00
33080		Intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,005.85
33100		Aneurysm of common or internal carotid artery, or both, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (Anaes. 17723 = 10B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,105.00
33103		Thoracic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes. 17745 = 15B + 30T) (Assist.)		1,550.35
33109		Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes. 17748 = 15B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,874.40
33112		Suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes. 17745 = 15B + 30T) (Assist.)		1,625.60
33115		Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft not being a service associated with a service to which item 33116 applies (Anaes. 17734 = 15B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,093.50
33118		Infrarenal 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. 17737 = 15B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,215.00
33121		Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes. 17737 = 15B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,336.50
33124		Aneurysm of iliac artery (common, external or internal), replacement by graft — unilateral (Anaes. 17726 = 15B + 11T) (Assist.)		931.35
33127		Aneurysms of iliac arteries (common, external or internal), replacement by graft — bilateral (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
33130		Aneurysm of visceral artery, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Anaes. 17726 = 15B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,064.45
33133		Aneurysm of visceral artery, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (Anaes. 17724 = 15B + 9T) (Assist.)		798.30
33136		False aneurysm, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,013.15
33139		False aneurysm, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
33142		False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes. 17726 = 15B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,139.70
33145		Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes. 17749 = 15B + 34T) (Assist.)		1,961.15
33148		Ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes. 17752 = 15B + 37T) (Assist.)		2,435.50
33151		Ruptured suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes. 17749 = 15B + 34T) (Assist.)		2,314.05
33154		Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft (Anaes. 17736 = 15B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,712.45
33157		Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes. 17738 = 15B + 23T) (Assist.)		1,909.10
33160		Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes. 17738 = 15B + 23T) (Assist.)		1,909.10
33163		Ruptured iliac artery aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,619.90
33166		Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, replacement by anastomosis or graft (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,619.90
33169		Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, simple ligation of (Anaes. 17726 = 15B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,261.20
33172		Aneurysm of major artery, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17726 = 12B + 14T) (Assist.)		983.45
33175		Ruptured aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17721 = 8B + 13T) (Assist.)		906.30
33178		Ruptured aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17723 = 10B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,152.55
33181		Ruptured intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,409.20
33500		Artery or arteries of neck, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (where endarterectomy of 1 or more arteries is undertaken through 1 arteriotomy incision) (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		873.50
33506		Innominate or subclavian artery, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		977.70
33509		Aortic endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,093.50
33512		Aorto-iliac endarterectomy (1 or both iliac arteries), including closure by suture not being a service associated with a service to which item 33515 applies (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,215.00
33515		Aorto-femoral endarterectomy (1 or both femoral arteries) or bilateral ilio-femoral endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33512 applies (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,336.50
33518		Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		977.70
33521		Ilio-femoral endarterectomy (1 side), including closure by suture (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,058.65
33524		Renal artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,249.60
33527		Renal arteries (both), endarterectomy of (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,452.00
33530		Coeliac or superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,249.60
33533		Coeliac and superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,452.00
33536		Inferior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,035.60
33539		Artery of extremities, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		746.25
33542		Extended deep femoral endarterectomy where the endarterectomy is at least 7 cm long (Anaes. 17716 = 8B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,064.45
33545		Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3 cm long (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		210.55
33548		Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3 cm long or greater (Anaes. 17715 = 8B + 7T) (Assist.)		428.20
33551		Vein, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		210.55
33554		Endarterectomy, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis — each site (Anaes. 17715 = 12B + 3T) (Assist.)		209.55
33800		Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck (Anaes. 17715 = 10B + 5T) (Assist.)		908.25
33803		Embolectomy or thrombectomy, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		867.80
33806		Embolectomy or thrombectomy, from an artery or bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		624.85
33810		Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		455.80
33811		Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, open removal of thrombus or tumour (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,356.80
33812		Thrombus, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		717.40
33815		Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		659.50
33818		Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		769.45
33821		Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		879.35
33824		Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		838.80
33827		Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		983.45
33830		Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,128.05
33833		Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,024.00
33836		Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
33839		Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,428.90
33842		Artery of neck, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (Anaes. 17716 = 10B + 6T) (Assist.)		705.80
33845		Laparotomy for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		491.75
33848		Extremity, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		491.75
34100		Major artery of neck, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		543.80
34103		Great artery or great vein (including subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal), ligation of, or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure except those services to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		318.15
34106		Artery or vein (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure except those services to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		224.45
34109		Temporal artery, biopsy of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		260.30
34112		Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and ligation (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		659.50
34115		Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and ligation (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		746.25
34118		Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and ligation (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,064.45
34121		Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		850.40
34124		Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		931.35
34127		Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
34130		Surgically created arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, closure of (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		381.85
34133		Scalenotomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		428.20
34136		First rib, resection of portion of (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		688.35
34139		Cervical rib, removal of, or other operation for removal of thoracic outlet compression, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		688.35
34142		Coeliac artery, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		850.40
34145		Popliteal artery, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		619.05
34148		Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is 4 cm or less in maximum diameter (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,105.00
34151		Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4 cm in maximum diameter (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,509.95
34154		Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,799.20
34157		Neck, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		914.10
34160		Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Anaes. 17732 = 15B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,712.45
34163		Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Anaes. 17735 = 15B + 20T) (Assist.)		2,198.35
34166		Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo bifemoral grafting (Anaes. 17737 = 15B + 22T) (Assist.)		2,198.35
34169		Infected bypass graft from trunk, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes. 17728 = 15B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
34172		Infected axillo-femoral or femoro-femoral graft, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		995.05
34175		Infected bypass graft from extremities, excision of including closure of arteries (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		914.10
34500		Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		237.20
34503		Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes. 17717 = 8B + 9T) (Assist.)		318.15
34506		Arteriovenous shunt, external, removal of (Anaes. 17710 = 8B + 2T) (Assist.)		162.00
34509		Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, not in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes. 17717 = 8B + 9T) (Assist.)		752.05
34512		Arteriovenous access device, insertion of (Anaes. 17716 = 8B + 8T) (Assist.)		827.30
34515		Arteriovenous access device, thrombectomy of (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		590.05
34518		Stenosis of arteriovenous fistula or prosthetic arteriovenous access device, correction of (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		989.25
34521		Intra-abdominal artery or vein, cannulation of, for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding after‑care) (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		607.70
34524		Arterial cannulation for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not being a service to which item 34521 applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		318.15
34527		Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterisation (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		424.35
34528		Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		209.55
34530		Hickman or Broviac catheter, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		157.15
34533		Isolated 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) (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		954.50
34800		Inferior vena cava, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		624.85
34803		Inferior vena cava, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (Anaes. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,376.90
34806		Cross leg bypass grafting, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (Anaes. 17714 = 3B + 11T) (Assist.)		746.25
34809		Saphenous vein anastomosis to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (Anaes. 17714 = 3B + 11T) (Assist.)		746.25
34812		Venous stenosis or occlusion, vein bypass for, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service associated with a service to which item 34806 or 34809 applies (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		902.50
34815		Vein stenosis, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis) — using vein or synthetic material (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		746.25
34818		Venous valve, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		821.50
34821		Vein transplant to restore valvular function (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,116.55
34824		External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein — 1 stent (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		381.85
34827		External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins — more than 1 stent (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		462.80
34830		External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein — 1 stent (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		543.80
34833		External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins — more than 1 stent (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		705.80
35000		Lumbar sympathectomy (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		543.80
35003		Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		705.80
35006		Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy, where operation is a re-operation for previous incomplete sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		885.15
35009		Lumbar sympathectomy, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete surgical sympathectomy (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		688.35
35012		Sacral or pre-sacral sympathectomy (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		543.80
35100		Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, when debridement includes muscle, tendon or bone (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		283.55
35103		Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T)		180.50
35200		Operative arteriography or venography, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative procedure on an artery or vein, 1 site (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		131.90
35202		Major arteries or veins in the neck, abdomen or extremities, access to, as part of re-operation after prior surgery on these vessels (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		628.65
35300		Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		396.55
35303		Transluminal balloon angioplasty of aortic arch branches, aortic visceral branches, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17714 = 10B + 4T) (Assist.)		508.35
35304		Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17721 = 15B + 6T) (Assist.)		396.55
35305		Transluminal balloon angioplasty of more than 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		508.35
35306		Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		469.20
35309		Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for visceral arteries or veins, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		586.50
35310		Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		586.50
35312		Peripheral arterial atherectomy including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		664.70
35315		Peripheral laser angioplasty including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		664.70
35317		Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by continuous infusion, using percutaneous approach, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35319 or 35320 applies) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		273.70
35319		Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by pulse spray technique, using percutaneous approach, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35320 applies) (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		490.65
35320		Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35319 applies) (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		659.15
35321		Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		625.60
35324		Angioscopy not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		234.55
35327		Angioscopy combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		314.35
35330		Insertion of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17722 = 15B + 7T) (Assist.)		396.55
Subgroup 4 — Gynaecological
35500		Gynaecological examination under anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		62.50
35503		Intra-uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		41.20
35506		Intra-uterine contraceptive device, removal of under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		41.30
35507		Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		134.30
35508		Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		197.70
35509		Hymenectomy (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		68.90
35512		Bartholin’s cyst, excision of (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		137.95
35513		Bartholin’s cyst, excision of (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		170.60
35516		Bartholin’s cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		89.55
35517		Bartholin’s cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		112.30
35518		Ovarian cyst aspiration, for cysts of at least 4 cm in diameter in premenopausal women and at least 2 cm in diameter in postmenopausal women, by abdominal or vaginal route, using interventional imaging techniques and not associated with services provided for assisted reproductive techniques (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		159.85
35520		Bartholin’s abscess, incision of (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		44.80
35523		Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		44.80
35526		Urethral caruncle, excision of (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		89.55
35527		Urethral caruncle, excision of (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		112.30
35530		Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		207.55
35533		Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, where medically indicated, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35536 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		269.15
35536		Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy or hemivulvectomy, 1 or both procedures (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		268.05
35539		Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including any associated biopsies — 1 anatomical site (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		210.00
35542		Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including any associated biopsies — 2 or more anatomical sites (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		245.85
35545		Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		141.30
35548		Vulvectomy, radical, for malignancy (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		641.70
35551		Pelvic lymph glands, excision of (radical) (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		526.15
35554		Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		33.45
35557		Vagina, removal of simple tumour — (including Gartner duct cyst) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		165.00
35560		Vagina, partial or complete removal of (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		526.15
35561		Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17724 = 4B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,061.30
35562		Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery — abdominal surgeon (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17724 = 4B + 20T) (Assist.)		871.40
35564		Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery — perineal surgeon (Assist.)		402.25
35565		Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (Anaes. 17718 = 4B + 14T) (Assist.)		526.15
35566		Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		305.65
35567		Vaginal repair including 1 or more of anterior, posterior or enterocele repair, with sacrospinous colpopexy (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		540.05
35569		Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		123.70
35572		Colpotomy, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		95.25
35576		Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35580 or 35584 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		327.00
35580		Anterior vaginal repair and posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35584 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		412.35
35584		Manchester (Donald-Fothergill) operation or le Fort operation for genital prolapse (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		518.90
35587		Urethrocele, operation for (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		135.10
35590		Operation involving abdominal approach for repair of enterocele or suspension of vaginal vault or enterocele and suspension of vaginal vault (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		412.35
35593		Vaginal repair of enterocele with or without repair of rectocele, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35576, 35580, 35584, 35590, 35657, 35673, 35750 or 35753 applies, and where on a previous occasion there had been performed surgery reflected by a procedure to which item 35576, 35580, 35584, 35590, 35657, 35673, 35750 or 35753 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		412.35
35596		Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not being a service to which item 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		526.15
35599		Stress incontinence, sling operation for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		518.90
35600		Stress incontinence, vaginal procedure for (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		402.85
35602		Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for; abdominal procedure (including after-care) (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		518.90
35605		Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for; vaginal procedure (including after-care) (Assist.)		281.50
35608		Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without dilatation of cervix (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		49.20
35611		Cervix, removal of polyp or polypi, with or without dilatation of cervix, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35608 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		49.20
35612		Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by abdominal approach (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		389.25
35613		Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by vaginal approach (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		311.45
35614		Examination of lower female genital tract by a Hinselmann-type colposcope in a patient with a previous abnormal cervical smear or a history of maternal ingestion of oestrogen or where a patient, because of suspicious signs of cancer, has been referred by another medical practitioner (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		49.10
35615		Vulva, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies		41.30
35617		Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		133.60
35618		Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35583 or 35584 applies (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		167.75
35620		Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		41.00
35622		Endometrium, endoscopic ablation of, by laser or diathermy, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30390 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		463.55
35623		Hysteroscopic resection of myoma or uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T)		630.25
35626		Hysteroscopy, including biopsy, performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her for the investigation of suspected intrauterine pathology (with or without local anaesthetic), not being a service associated with a service to which item 35627 or 35630 applies		63.70
35627		Hysteroscopy with dilatation of the cervix performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility — not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35630 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		82.45
35630		Hysteroscopy, with endometrial biopsy, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility — not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35627 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		140.80
35633		Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterisation or removal of IUD which cannot be removed by other means, 1 or more of (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		167.75
35636		Hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy where performed, under general anaesthesia involving either myomectomy or resection of uterine septum or both (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		333.15
35637		Laparoscopy, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or similar procedure — 1 or more procedures with or without biopsy — not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure or hysterectomy (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		312.85
35638		Complicated operative laparoscopy, including use of laser when required, for 1 or more of the following procedures; oophorectomy, ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy, salpingectomy or salpingostomy, ablation of moderate or severe endometriosis requiring more than 1 hour’s operating time, division of adhesions requiring more than 1 hour’s operating time or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea — not being a service associated with any other intraperitoneal procedure (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		547.45
35639		Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		103.80
35640		Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		140.80
35643		Evacuation of the contents of the gravid uterus by curettage or suction curettage not being a service to which item 35639 or 35640 applies, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		167.75
35644		Cervix, electrocoagulation diathermy with colposcopy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35639, 35640 or 35647 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		156.60
35645		Cervix, electrocoagulation diathermy with colposcopy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in association with ablative therapy of additional areas of intraepithelial change in 1 or more sites of vagina, vulva, urethra or anus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35649 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		245.25
35646		Cervix, colposcopy with radical diathermy of, with or without cervical biopsy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, where performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		156.60
35647		Cervix, large loop excision of transformation zone together with colposcopy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35644 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		156.60
35648		Cervix, large loop excision diathermy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in conjunction with ablative treatment of additional areas of intraepithelial change of 1 or more sites of vagina, vulva, urethra or anus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35645 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		245.25
35649		Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		412.35
35653		Hysterectomy, abdominal, sub‑total or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		519.00
35657		Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service to which item 35673 applies (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		519.00
35658		Uterus (at least equivalent in size to a 10 week gravid uterus), debulking of, prior to vaginal removal at hysterectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		320.00
35661		Hysterectomy, abdominal, requiring extensive retroperitoneal dissection with or without exposure of 1 or both ureters, for the management of severe endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or benign pelvic tumours, with or without conservation of ovaries (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		670.30
35664		Radical hysterectomy with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any 1 or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Anaes. 17721 = 9B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,117.15
35667		Radical hysterectomy without gland dissection (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any 1 or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Anaes. 17720 = 9B + 11T) (Assist.)		949.50
35670		Hysterectomy, abdominal, with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		781.85
35673		Hysterectomy, vaginal, (with or without uterine curettage) with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, 1 or more, 1 or both sides (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		582.95
35674		Ultrasound guided needling and injection of ectopic pregnancy		159.85
35676		Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (G) (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		327.00
35677		Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (S) (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		412.35
35678		Ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopic removal of (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		497.15
35680		Bicornuate uterus, plastic reconstruction for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		447.80
35683		Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (G) (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		270.20
35684		Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (S) (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		362.55
35687		Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (G) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		250.20
35688		Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (S) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		305.65
35691		Sterilisation by interruption of fallopian tubes when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section (Anaes. 17707 = 6B + 1T)		122.10
35694		Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		490.55
35697		Microsurgical tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		727.90
35700		Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes. 17717 = 6B + 11T) (Assist.)		561.65
35703		Hydrotubation of fallopian tubes as a non-repetitive procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		51.90
35706		Rubin test for patency of fallopian tubes (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		51.90
35709		Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as a repetitive post‑operative procedure (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		33.45
35710		Falloposcopy, unilateral or bilateral, including hysteroscopy and tubal catheterization (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		356.45
35712		Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst — 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (G) (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		278.65
35713		Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst — 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (S) (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		348.35
35716		Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst — 2 or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (G) (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		334.15
35717		Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst — 2 or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (S) (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		419.45
35720		Radical or debulking operation for advanced gynaecological malignancy, with or without omentectomy (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		518.90
35723		Retro-peritoneal lymph node biopsies from above the level of the aortic bifurcation, for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (Anaes. 17719 = 6B + 13T) (Assist.)		371.65
35726		Infra-colic omentectomy with multiple peritoneal biopsies for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		371.65
35729		Ovarian transposition out of the pelvis, in conjunction with radical hysterectomy for invasive malignancy (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T)		167.60
35750		Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		603.65
35753		Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, one or both sides, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes. 17719 = 6B + 13T) (Assist.)		667.50
35756		Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, when procedure is completed by open hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		603.65
Subgroup 5 — Urological
36500		Adrenal gland, excision of — partial or total (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		711.30
36502		Pelvic lymphadenectomy, open or laparoscopic, or both, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		526.15
36503		Renal transplant, not being a service to which item 36506 or 36509 applies (Anaes. 17727 = 10B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,070.20
36506		Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together — vascular anastomosis, including after-care (Anaes. 17727 = 10B + 17T) (Assist.)		711.30
36509		Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together — ureterovesical anastomosis, including after-care (Assist.)		602.35
36516		Nephrectomy, complete (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		711.30
36519		Nephrectomy, complete, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		993.30
36522		Nephrectomy, partial (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		852.35
36525		Nephrectomy, partial, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,211.25
36528		Nephrectomy, radical, with enbloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		993.30
36531		Nephro-ureterectomy, complete, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedure (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		890.75
36537		Kidney or perinephric area, exploration of, with or without drainage of, by open exposure, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		531.95
36540		Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, through the same skin incision, for 1 or 2 stones (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		852.35
36543		Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, extended, for staghorn stone or 3 or more stones, including 1 or more of the following: nephrostomy, pyelostomy, pedicle control with or without freezing, calyorrhaphy or pyeloplasty (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		993.30
36546		Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to urinary tract and post-treatment care for 3 days, including pre-treatment consultations, unilateral (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T)		531.95
36549		Ureterolithotomy (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		640.85
36552		Nephrostomy or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		570.40
36558		Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		499.90
36561		Renal biopsy (closed) (Anaes. 17708 = 7B + 1T)		132.70
36564		Pyeloplasty, by open exposure (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		711.30
36567		Pyeloplasty in congenitally abnormal kidney or solitary kidney, by open exposure (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		781.85
36570		Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney, by open exposure (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		993.30
36573		Divided ureter, repair of (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		711.30
36576		Kidney, exposure and exploration of, including repair or nephrectomy, for trauma, not being a service associated with any other procedure performed on the kidney, renal pelvis or renal pedicle (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		890.75
36579		Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with or without associated bladder repair, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37000 applies (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		570.40
36585		Ureter, transplantation of, into skin (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		570.40
36588		Ureter, reimplantation into bladder (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		711.30
36591		Ureter, reimplantation into bladder with psoas hitch or Boari flap or both (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		852.35
36594		Ureter, transplantation of, into intestine (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		711.30
36597		Ureter, transplantation of, into another ureter (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		711.30
36600		Ureter, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, unilateral (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		852.35
36603		Ureters, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, bilateral (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		993.30
36604		Ureteric stent, passage of through percutaneous nephrostomy tube, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T)		205.90
36606		Intestinal urinary reservoir, continent, formation of, including formation of non-return valves and implantation of ureters (1 or both) into reservoir (Anaes. 17729 = 6B + 23T) (Assist.)		1,781.55
36609		Intestinal urinary conduit or ureterostomy, revision of (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		570.40
36612		Ureter, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		499.90
36615		Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for retroperitoneal fibrosis, ovarian vein syndrome or similar condition (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		570.40
36618		Reduction ureteroplasty (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		499.90
36621		Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		357.30
36624		Nephrostomy, percutaneous, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) (Assist.)		429.35
36627		Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with or without any 1 or more of; stone extraction, biopsy or diathermy, not being a service to which item 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T)		531.95
36630		Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36627 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		262.80
36633		Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with incision of any 1 or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36627, 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		570.40
36636		Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with incision of any 1 or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, being a service associated with a service to which item 36627, 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		307.65
36639		Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with destruction and extraction of 1 or 2 stones using ultrasound or electrohydraulic shock waves or lasers (not being a service to which item 36645 or 36648 applies) (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T)		640.85
36642		Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36639 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		320.40
36645		Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with removal or destruction of a stone greater than 3 cm in any dimension, or for 3 or more stones (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		820.25
36648		Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36645 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		730.60
36649		Nephrostomy drainage tube, exchange of — but not including imaging (Anaes. 17709 = 7B + 2T) (Assist.)		205.90
36800		Bladder, catheterisation of, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		21.25
36803		Ureteroscopy, with or without any 1 or more of; cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy, ureteric dilatation and pyeloscopy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36806, 36809, 36812, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		358.80
36806		Ureteroscopy being a service to which item 36803 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone, biopsy or diathermy (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		499.90
36809		Ureteroscopy being a service to which item 36803 applies, plus destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic shock waves, or laser, with extraction of fragments (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		640.85
36811		Cystoscopy with insertion of urethral prosthesis (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		248.75
36812		Cystoscopy 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. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		128.15
36815		Cystoscopy, with or without urethroscopy, for the treatment of penile warts or urethral warts, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30189 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		183.05
36818		Cystoscopy, with ureteric catheterisation including fluoroscopic imaging of the upper urinary tract, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36824 or 36830 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		212.75
36821		Cystoscopy with 1 or more of; ureteric dilatation, insertion of ureteric stent, or brush biopsy of ureter or of renal pelvis, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36824 or 36830 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		248.60
36824		Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818 or 36821 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		164.05
36825		Cystoscopy, with endoscopic incision of pelviureteric junction or ureteric stricture, including removal or replacement of ureteric stent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818, 36821, 36824, 36830 or 36833 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		447.20
36827		Cystoscopy, with controlled hydro-dilatation of the bladder (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
36830		Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		156.40
36833		Cystoscopy with removal of ureteric stent or other foreign body (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		212.75
36836		Cystoscopy with biopsy of bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36830, 36839, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203, 37206 or 37215 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
36839		Cystoscopy, with resection, diathermy or visual laser destruction of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder or prostate, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		248.60
36842		Cystoscopy with lavage of blood clots from bladder including any associated diathermy of prostate or bladder and not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36827 to 36863, 37203 or 37206 apply (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		250.20
36845		Cystoscopy, with diathermy, resection or visual laser destruction of multiple tumours in more than 2 quadrants of the bladder or solitary tumour greater than 2 cm in diameter (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		531.95
36848		Cystoscopy with resection of ureterocele (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
36851		Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
36854		Cystoscopy with endoscopic incision or resection of external sphincter, bladder neck or both (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		358.80
36857		Endoscopic manipulation or extraction of ureteric calculus (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		281.90
36860		Endoscopic examination of intestinal conduit or reservoir (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		128.15
36863		Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		358.80
37000		Bladder, partial excision of (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		570.40
37004		Bladder, repair of rupture (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		499.90
37008		Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic, not being a service to which item 37011 applies and not being a service associated with other open bladder procedure (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		320.40
37011		Suprapubic stab cystotomy, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37200 to 37221 apply (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		71.75
37014		Bladder, total excision of (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		820.25
37020		Bladder diverticulum, excision or obliteration of (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		570.40
37023		Vesical fistula, cutaneous, operation for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T)		320.40
37026		Cutaneous vesicostomy, establishment of (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		320.40
37029		Vesico-vaginal fistula, closure of by abdominal approach (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		711.30
37038		Vesico-intestinal fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		532.25
37041		Bladder aspiration, by needle		35.85
37044		Bladder stress incontinence, suprapubic procedure for, not being a service to which item 35599 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		532.25
37045		Mitrofanoff continent valve, formation of (Anaes. 17722 = 6B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,099.15
37047		Bladder enlargement using intestine (Anaes. 17725 = 6B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,281.70
37050		Bladder exstrophy closure, not involving sphincter reconstruction (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		570.40
37053		Bladder transection and re-anastomosis to trigone (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		659.15
37200		Prostatectomy, open (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		781.85
37203		Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		801.70
37206		Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), 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 item 37203 or 37208 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		429.35
37207		Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		666.60
37208		Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37203, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203 or 37207, which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		320.00
37209		Prostate, total excision of (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		993.30
37210		Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and bladder neck reconstruction, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,225.85
37211		Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and bladder neck reconstruction, with pelvic lymphadenectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes. 17725 = 7B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,488.85
37212		Prostate, open perineal biopsy or open drainage of abscess (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.75
37215		Prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		320.40
37218		Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		106.40
37219		Prostate, transrectal needle biopsy of, using transrectal prostatic ultrasound techniques and obtaining 1 or more prostatic specimens, being a service associated with a service to which item 55600 or 55603 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		216.05
37221		Prostatic abscess, endoscopic drainage of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		358.80
37223		Prostatic coil, insertion of, under ultrasound control (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		158.65
37300		Urethral sounds, passage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		35.85
37303		Urethral stricture, dilatation of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		57.00
37306		Urethra, repair of rupture of distal section (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		499.90
37309		Urethra, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		711.30
37315		Urethroscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		106.40
37318		Urethroscopy, with any 1 or more of — biopsy, diathermy, visual laser destruction of stone or removal of foreign body or stone (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		212.75
37321		Urethral meatotomy, external (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		71.75
37324		Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, internal or external (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
37327		Urethrotomy, optical, for urethral stricture (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		248.60
37330		Urethrectomy, partial or complete, for removal of tumour (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		499.90
37333		Urethro-vaginal fistula, closure of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		429.35
37336		Urethro-rectal fistula, closure of (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		570.40
37339		Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		184.55
37342		Urethroplasty — single stage operation (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		640.85
37345		Urethroplasty — 2 stage operation — first stage (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		531.95
37348		Urethroplasty — 2 stage operation — second stage (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		531.95
37351		Urethroplasty, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		212.75
37354		Hypospadias, meatotomy and hemi-circumcision (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		248.60
37369		Urethra, excision of prolapse of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		143.55
37372		Urethral diverticulum, excision of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		358.80
37375		Urethral sphincter, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		890.75
37381		Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, perineal approach (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		570.40
37384		Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, abdominal approach (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		890.75
37387		Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of pressure regulating balloon and pump (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		248.60
37390		Artificial urinary sphincter, revision or removal of, with or without replacement (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		711.30
37393		Priapism, decompression by glanular stab caverno-sospongiosum shunt or penile aspiration with or without lavage (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		176.90
37396		Priapism, shunt operation for, not being a service to which item 37393 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		570.40
37402		Penis, partial amputation of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		358.80
37405		Penis, complete or radical amputation of (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		711.30
37408		Penis, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		358.80
37411		Penis, repair of avulsion (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		711.30
37415		Penis, injection of, for the investigation and treatment of impotence — 2 services only in a period of 36 consecutive months		35.85
37417		Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		429.35
37420		Penis, surgery to inhibit rapid penile drainage causing impotence, by ligation of veins deep to Buck’s fascia including 1 or more deep cavernosal veins, with or without pharmacological erection test (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		281.90
37423		Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora (Anaes. 17714 = 3B + 11T) (Assist.)		711.30
37426		Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of, into 1 or both corpora (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		749.75
37429		Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of pump and pressure regulating reservoir (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		248.60
37432		Penis, artificial erection device, complete or partial revision or removal of components, with or without replacement (Anaes. 17716 = 4B + 12T) (Assist.)		711.30
37435		Penis, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		71.75
37438		Scrotum, partial excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		212.75
37444		Ureterolithotomy complicated by previous surgery at the same site of the same ureter (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		769.05
37601		Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		212.75
37604		Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy, unilateral (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		212.75
37607		Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36528 applies (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		711.30
37610		Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36528 applies, following previous similar retroperitoneal dissection, retroperitoneal irradiation or chemotherapy (Anaes. 17720 = 6B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,070.20
37613		Epididymectomy (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		212.75
37616		Vaso-vasostomy or vaso-epididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		531.95
37619		Vaso-vasostomy or vaso-epididymostomy, unilateral, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		212.75
37622		Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (G) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		148.70
37623		Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (S) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		176.90
37800		Patent urachus, excision of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		401.00
37803		Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37806 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		401.00
37806		Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		463.35
37809		Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		463.35
37812		Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37803 to 37809 apply (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		427.75
37815		Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		71.30
37818		Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		378.10
37821		Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		640.85
37824		Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		891.10
37827		Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		410.50
37830		Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		531.95
37833		Hypospadias, repair of post operative urethral fistula (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		253.85
37836		Epispadias, staged repair, first stage (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		534.70
37839		Epispadias, staged repair, second stage (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		605.95
37842		Exstrophy of bladder or epispadias, secondary repair with bladder neck tightening, with or without ureteric reimplantation (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,176.35
37845		Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with or without endoscopy (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		534.70
37848		Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with endoscopy and vaginoplasty (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		962.35
37851		Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, mixed gonadal dysgenesis or similar condition, vaginoplasty for, with or without endoscopy (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		712.95
37854		Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		281.90
Subgroup 6 — Cardio-Thoracic
38200		Right heart catheterisation, including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T)		342.70
38203		Left heart catheterisation by percutaneous arterial puncture, arteriotomy or percutaneous left ventricular puncture — including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T)		408.95
38206		Right heart catheterisation with left heart catheterisation via the right heart or by any other procedure — including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T)		494.35
38209		Cardiac electrophysiological study — up to and including 3 catheter investigation of any 1 or more of — syncope, atrio-ventricular conduction, sinus node function or simple ventricular tachycardia studies, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38212 or 38213 applies (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T)		634.75
38212		Cardiac electrophysiological study: (a) 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia investigation; or (b) complex tachycardia inductions; or (c) multiple catheter mapping; or (d) acute intravenous anti-arrhythmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or (e) catheter ablation to intentionally induce complete AV block; or (f) intra-operative mapping; or (g) electrophysiological services during defibrillator implantation or testing; not being a service associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38213 applies (Anaes. 17727 = 7B + 20T)		1,055.85
38213		Cardiac electrophysiological study, for follow-up testing of implanted defibrillator — not being a service associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38212 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)		314.35
38215		Selective coronary arteriography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T)		347.90
38218		Selective coronary arteriography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation, or both (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T)		573.75
38256		Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		205.55
38270		Balloon valvuloplasty or septostomy, including cardiac catheterisations before and after balloon dilatation (Anaes. 17728 = 20B + 8T) (Assist.)		701.85
38275		Myocardial biopsy, by cardiac catheterisation (Anaes. 17710 = 7B + 3T)		229.45
38278		Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		491.35
38281		Permanent pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		196.50
38284		Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T)		644.20
38287		Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,614.30
38290		Ablation of arrhythmia circuits or foci, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,055.55
38293		Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies performed on the same day (Anaes. 17744 = 20B + 24T) (Assist.)		2,206.35
38400		Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38403 applies		29.65
38403		Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample		59.15
38406		Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		102.75
38409		Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		102.75
38410		Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis and not involving resection of rib (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		126.65
38412		Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		160.90
38415		Empyema, radical operation for, involving resection of rib (Anaes. 17721 = 13B + 8T) (Assist.)		307.20
38418		Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17719 = 13B + 6T) (Assist.)		737.30
38421		Thoracotomy, with pulmonary decortication (Anaes. 17726 = 15B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38424		Thoracotomy, with pleurectomy or pleurodesis, or enucleation of hydatid cysts (Anaes. 17721 = 13B + 8T) (Assist.)		737.30
38427		Thoracoplasty (complete) — 3 or more ribs (Anaes. 17730 = 15B + 15T) (Assist.)		910.40
38430		Thoracoplasty (in stages) — each stage (Anaes. 17723 = 15B + 8T) (Assist.)		469.20
38436		Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, including insertion of intercostal catheter, with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17716 = 10B + 6T)		192.15
38438		Pneumonectomy or lobectomy or segmentectomy not being a service associated with a service to which item 38418 applies (Anaes. 17724 = 13B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38440		Lung, wedge resection of (Anaes. 17722 = 13B + 9T) (Assist.)		882.55
38441		Radical lobectomy or pneumonectomy including resection of chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium, or formal mediastinal node dissection (Anaes. 17728 = 13B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,396.40
38446		Thoracotomy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour (Anaes. 17723 = 13B + 10T) (Assist.)		910.40
38447		Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38448		Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		279.30
38449		Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17732 = 20B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,648.80
38450		Pericardium, transthoracic drainage of (Anaes. 17719 = 13B + 6T) (Assist.)		659.10
38452		Pericardium, sub-xyphoid drainage of (Anaes. 17717 = 13B + 4T) (Assist.)		441.30
38453		Tracheal excision and repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
38455		Tracheal excision and repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,790.70
38456		Intrathoracic operation on heart, lungs, great vessels, bronchial tree, oesophagus or mediastinum, or on more than 1 of those organs, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38457		Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of (Anaes. 17724 = 13B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,100.35
38458		Pectus excavatum, repair of, with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis (Anaes. 17724 = 13B + 11T) (Assist.)		586.50
38460		Sternal wires or wires, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		211.85
38462		Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		251.10
38464		Sternotomy wound, debridement of, involving curettage of infected bone with or without removal of wires but not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		272.95
38466		Sternum, reoperation on, for dehiscence or infection involving reopening of the mediastinum, with or without rewiring (Anaes. 17721 = 13B + 8T) (Assist.)		737.05
38468		Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps or greater omentum (Anaes. 17729 = 13B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,135.65
38469		Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps and greater omentum (Anaes. 17733 = 13B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
38470		Permanent myocardial electrode, insertion of, by thoracotomy or sternotomy (Anaes. 17721 = 15B + 6T) (Assist.)		737.30
38473		Permanent pacemaker electrode, insertion by sub‑xyphoid approach (Anaes. 17720 = 15B + 5T) (Assist.)		441.30
38475		Valve annuloplasty without insertion of ring, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38480 or 38481 applies (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		639.95
38477		Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring not being a service to which item 38478 applies (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,541.25
38478		Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring performed in conjunction with item 38480 or 38481 (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		746.60
38480		Valve repair, 1 leaflet (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,541.25
38481		Valve repair, 2 or more leaflets (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,754.55
38483		Aortic valve leaflet or leaflets, decalcification of, not being a service to which item 38475, 38477, 38480, 38481, 38488 or 38489 applies (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
38485		Mitral annulus, reconstruction of, after decalcification, when performed in association with valve surgery (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		628.65
38487		Mitral valve, open valvotomy of (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,323.80
38488		Valve replacement with bioprosthesis or mechanical prosthesis (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,469.05
38489		Valve replacement with allograft (subcoronary or cylindrical implant), or unstented xenograft (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,747.10
38490		Sub-valvular structures, reconstruction and re‑implantation of, associated with mitral and tricuspid valve replacement (Anaes. 17723 = 20B + 3T) (Assist.)		426.60
38493		Operative management of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (Anaes. 17740 = 20B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,506.05
38496		Artery harvesting (other than internal mammary), for coronary artery bypass (Anaes. 17711 = 8B + 3T) (Assist.)		480.00
38497		Coronary artery bypass using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including harvesting of vein graft material where performed (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,575.20
38500		Coronary artery bypass using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,692.45
38503		Coronary artery bypass using 2 or more arterial grafts, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,837.65
38505		Coronary endarterectomy, by open operation, including repair with 1 or more patch grafts, each vessel (Anaes. 17723 = 20B + 3T) (Assist.)		213.30
38506		Left ventricular aneurysm, plication of (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,251.15
38507		Left ventricular aneurysm resection with primary repair (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,468.75
38508		Left ventricular aneurysm resection with patch reconstruction of the left ventricle (Anaes. 17740 = 20B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,837.65
38509		Ischaemic ventricular septal rupture, repair of (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,837.65
38512		Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving 1 atrial chamber only (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,614.30
38515		Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving both atrial chambers and including curative surgery for atrial fibrillation (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,055.55
38518		Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy (Anaes. 17744 = 20B + 24T) (Assist.)		2,206.35
38521		Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation electrode for — not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes. 17721 = 15B + 6T) (Assist.)		809.90
38524		Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of — not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		221.40
38550		Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (Anaes. 17742 = 20B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,651.10
38553		Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes. 17747 = 20B + 27T) (Assist.)		2,092.30
38556		Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes. 17753 = 20B + 33T) (Assist.)		2,388.45
38559		Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (Anaes. 17747 = 20B + 27T) (Assist.)		1,947.15
38562		Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes. 17753 = 20B + 33T) (Assist.)		2,388.45
38565		Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes. 17756 = 20B + 36T) (Assist.)		2,678.85
38568		Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,433.20
38571		Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, using shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,578.45
38572		Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, in conjunction with procedures on the thoracic aorta (Anaes. 17725 = 15B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,528.65
38577		Cannulation for, and supervision and monitoring of, the administration of retrograde cerebral perfusion during deep hypothermic arrest (Assist.)		426.60
38588		Cannulation of the coronary sinus for, and supervision of, the retrograde administration of blood or crystalloid for cardioplegia, including pressure monitoring (Assist.)		320.00
38600		Central cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17726 = 20B + 6T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38603		Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management (Anaes. 17713 = 8B + 5T) (Assist.)		737.30
38606		Intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous insertion of (Anaes. 17711 = 8B + 3T)		296.10
38609		Intra-aortic balloon pump, insertion of, by arteriotomy (Anaes. 17713 = 8B + 5T) (Assist.)		368.65
38612		Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by direct suture (Anaes. 17713 = 8B + 5T) (Assist.)		413.25
38613		Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by patch graft (Anaes. 17715 = 8B + 7T) (Assist.)		518.65
38615		Left or right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Anaes. 17735 = 20B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
38618		Left and right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Anaes. 17737 = 20B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,469.05
38621		Left or right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17726 = 20B + 6T) (Assist.)		586.50
38624		Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17727 = 20B + 7T) (Assist.)		659.10
38627		Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re‑positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices (Anaes. 17726 = 20B + 6T) (Assist.)		515.10
38637		Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of (Anaes. 17723 = 20B + 3T) (Assist.)		426.60
38640		Re-operation via median sternotomy, for any procedure, including any divisions of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions is 45 minutes or less (Anaes. 17723 = 13B + 10T) (Assist.)		737.30
38643		Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes. 17726 = 13B + 13T) (Assist.)		821.10
38647		Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of extensive adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 2 hours (Anaes. 17729 = 13B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38650		Myomectomy or myotomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (Anaes. 17732 = 20B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,469.05
38653		Open heart surgery, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,469.05
38656		Thoracotomy or median sternotomy for post-operative bleeding (Anaes. 17721 = 15B + 6T) (Assist.)		737.30
38670		Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the artrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,468.75
38673		Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,653.20
38677		Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,546.55
38680		Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction (Anaes. 17740 = 20B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,834.50
38700		Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		821.10
38703		Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17732 = 20B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,480.25
38706		Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,402.00
38709		Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38712		Aortic interruption, repair of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17729 = 15B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,971.80
38715		Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,312.65
38718		Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38721		Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17731 = 15B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,150.65
38724		Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38727		Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to which item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17732 = 15B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,150.65
38730		Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to which item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38733		Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,150.65
38736		Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17740 = 20B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38739		Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17733 = 15B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,480.25
38742		Atrial septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,480.25
38745		Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38748		Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38751		Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38754		Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17738 = 20B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,055.55
38757		Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38760		Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38763		Ventricular myectomy, for relief of ventricular obstruction, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17734 = 20B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
38766		Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,642.15
Subgroup 7 — Neurosurgical
39000		Lumbar puncture (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		57.90
39003		Cisternal puncture (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		65.90
39006		Ventricular puncture (not including burr-hole) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		122.65
39009		Subdural haemorrhage, tap for, each tap (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		45.65
39012		Burr-hole, single, preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose — not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes. 17713 = 9B + 4T)		182.80
39013		Injection under image intensification with 1 or more of contrast media, local anaesthetic or corticosteroid into 1 or more zygo-apophyseal or costo-transverse joints or 1 or more primary posterior rami of spinal nerves (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		84.05
39015		Ventricular reservoir, external ventricular drain or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of — including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17713 = 9B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.25
39018		Cerebrospinal fluid reservoir, insertion of (Anaes. 17714 = 9B + 5T) (Assist.)		289.25
39100		Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		182.80
39106		Neurectomy, intracranial, for trigeminal neuralgia (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		914.10
39109		Trigeminal gangliotomy by radiofrequency, balloon or glycerol (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		341.30
39112		Cranial nerve, intracranial decompression of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17729 = 12B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,185.95
39115		Percutaneous neurotomy of posterior divisions (or rami) of spinal nerves by any method, including any associated spinal, epidural or regional nerve block (payable once only in a 30 day period) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		57.90
39118		Percutaneous neurotomy for facet joint denervation by radio-frequency probe or cryoprobe using radiological imaging control (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		229.10
39121		Percutaneous cordotomy (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.00
39124		Cordotomy or myelotomy, laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,243.80
39125		Spinal catheter, insertion of — for an automated infusion device (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		229.30
39126		Automated subcutaneous infusion device, insertion of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		278.40
39127		Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter for pain, insertion of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		364.45
39128		Automated subcutaneous infusion device and spinal catheter, insertion of (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		507.70
39130		Percutaneous epidural electrode, insertion of 1 or more of — for spinal stimulation (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		469.50
39131		Percutaneous epidural electrodes, management, adjustment, electronic programming and trial of stimulation of, by a medical practitioner — each day		98.30
39133		Epidural stimulator or intrathecal infusion device, revision of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		122.65
39134		Spinal neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator, subcutaneous placement of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		262.00
39136		Percutaneous epidural implant for management of pain, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		122.65
39139		Epidural electrode for management of pain, insertion of 1 or more of by laminectomy, including implantation of pulse generator (1 or 2 stages) (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		827.30
39140		Epidural catheter, insertion of, under imaging control, with epidurogram and epidural therapeutic injection for lysis of adhesions (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		225.30
39300		Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		271.90
39303		Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T) (Assist.)		358.60
39306		Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		520.70
39309		Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		549.50
39312		Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		306.55
39315		Nerve trunk, nerve graft to, (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17717 = 4B + 13T) (Assist.)		792.50
39318		Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		491.75
39321		Nerve, transposition of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		364.45
39323		Percutaneous neurotomy by cryoneurotomy or radiofrequency lesion generator, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		212.90
39324		Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, by open operation (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.90
39327		Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve, by open operation (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		364.45
39330		Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 39312 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T) (Assist.)		212.90
39331		Carpal tunnel release (division of transverse carpal ligament), by any method (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		212.90
39333		Brachial plexus, exploration of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		306.55
39500		Vestibular nerve, section of, via posterior fossa (Anaes. 17729 = 12B + 17T) (Assist.)		977.70
39503		Facio-hypoglossal nerve or facio-accessory nerve, anastomosis of (Anaes. 17733 = 12B + 21T) (Assist.)		734.70
39600		Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for — including burr‑holes (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.45
39603		Intracranial haemorrhage, osteoplastic craniotomy or extensive craniectomy and removal of haematoma (Anaes. 17723 = 12B + 11T) (Assist.)		919.80
39606		Fractured skull, depressed or comminuted, operation for (Anaes. 17719 = 12B + 7T) (Assist.)		613.20
39609		Fractured skull, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (Anaes. 17719 = 12B + 7T) (Assist.)		734.70
39612		Fractured skull, compound, depressed or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation for (Anaes. 17721 = 12B + 9T) (Assist.)		862.05
39615		Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, cranioplasty and repair of (Anaes. 17723 = 12B + 11T) (Assist.)		919.80
39640		Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy, radical excision of the skull base, and dural repair (Anaes. 17748 = 12B + 36T) (Assist.)		2,332.30
39642		Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for clearance of paranasal sinus extension, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes. 17751 = 12B + 39T) (Assist.)		2,452.00
39646		Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy and radical clearance of paranasal sinus and orbital fossa extensions, with intracranial decompression of the optic nerve, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes. 17754 = 12B + 42T) (Assist.)		2,810.75
39650		Tumour involving middle cranial fossa and infra‑temporal fossa, removal of, craniotomy and radical or sub-total radical excision, with division and reconstruction of zygomatic arch, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes. 17763 = 12B + 51T) (Assist.)		2,033.30
39653		Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision (intracranial procedure), not being a service to which item 39654 or 39656 applies (Anaes. 17763 = 12B + 51T) (Assist.)		3,618.10
39654		Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17763 = 12B + 51T) (Assist.)		2,631.35
39656		Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, co‑surgeon (Assist.)		1,973.50
39658		Tumour involving the clivus, radical or sub-total radical excision of, involving transoral or transmaxillary approach (Anaes. 17763 = 12B + 51T) (Assist.)		2,332.30
39660		Tumour or vascular lesion of cavernous sinus, radical excision of, involving craniotomy with or without intracranial carotid artery exposure (Anaes. 17762 = 20B + 42T) (Assist.)		2,332.30
39662		Tumour or vascular lesion of foramen magnum, radical excision of, via transcondylar or far lateral suboccipital approach (Anaes. 17762 = 20B + 42T) (Assist.)		2,332.30
39700		Skull tumour, benign or malignant, excision of, excluding cranioplasty (Anaes. 17727 = 12B + 15T) (Assist.)		428.20
39703		Intracranial tumour, cyst or other brain tissue, burr-hole and biopsy of, or drainage of, or both (Anaes. 17714 = 9B + 5T) (Assist.)		399.20
39706		Intracranial tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap or biopsy and decompression of via osteoplastic flap (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		856.15
39709		Craniotomy for removal of glioma, metastatic carcinoma or any other tumour in cerebrum, cerebellum or brain stem — not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17730 = 12B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
39712		Craniotomy for removal of meningioma, pinealoma, cranio-pharyngioma, intraventricular tumour or any other intracranial tumour, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17730 = 12B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,204.10
39715		Pituitary tumour, removal of, by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (Anaes. 17730 = 12B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,527.25
39718		Arachnoidal cyst, craniotomy for (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		671.10
39721		Craniotomy, involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		613.20
39800		Aneurysm, clipping or reinforcement of sac (Anaes. 17740 = 20B + 20T) (Assist.)		2,198.35
39803		Intracranial arteriovenous malformation, excision of (Anaes. 17744 = 20B + 24T) (Assist.)		2,198.35
39806		Aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping of (Anaes. 17736 = 20B + 16T) (Assist.)		989.25
39812		Intracranial aneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, ligation of cervical vessel or vessels (Anaes. 17715 = 10B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.00
39815		Carotid-cavernous fistula, obliteration of — combined cervical and intracranial procedure (Anaes. 17756 = 20B + 36T) (Assist.)		1,405.75
39818		Extracranial to intracranial bypass using superficial temporal artery (Anaes. 17744 = 20B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,405.75
39821		Extracranial to intracranial bypass using saphenous vein graft (Anaes. 17750 = 20B + 30T) (Assist.)		1,669.20
39900		Intracranial infection, drainage of, via burr-hole — including burr-hole (Anaes. 17714 = 9B + 5T) (Assist.)		399.20
39903		Intracranial abscess, excision of (Anaes. 17722 = 12B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
39906		Osteomyelitis of skull or removal of infected bone flap, craniectomy for (Anaes. 17717 = 12B + 5T) (Assist.)		613.20
40000		Ventriculo-cisternostomy (Torkildsen’s operation) (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		705.80
40003		Cranial or cisternal shunt diversion, insertion of (Anaes. 17719 = 10B + 9T) (Assist.)		705.80
40006		Lumbar shunt diversion, insertion of (Anaes. 17719 = 10B + 9T) (Assist.)		555.35
40009		Cranial, cisternal or lumbar shunt, revision or removal of (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		404.95
40012		Third ventriculostomy (open or endoscopic) with or without endoscopic septum pellucidotomy (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		792.50
40015		Subtemporal decompression (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		491.35
40018		Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain, insertion of (Anaes. 17710 = 8B + 2T)		122.65
40100		Meningocele, excision and closure of (Anaes. 17717 = 8B + 9T) (Assist.)		532.25
40103		Myelomeningocele, excision and closure of, including skin flaps or Z plasty where performed (Anaes. 17719 = 8B + 11T) (Assist.)		781.00
40106		Arnold-Chiari malformation, decompression of (Anaes. 17735 = 12B + 23T) (Assist.)		792.50
40109		Encephalocoele, excision and closure of (Anaes. 17734 = 12B + 22T) (Assist.)		856.15
40112		Tethered cord, release of, including lipomeningocele or diastematomyelia (Anaes. 17736 = 8B + 28T) (Assist.)		1,099.15
40115		Craniostenosis, operation for — single suture (Anaes. 17723 = 12B + 11T) (Assist.)		555.35
40118		Craniostenosis, operation for — more than 1 suture (Anaes. 17725 = 12B + 13T) (Assist.)		734.70
40300		Intervertebral disc or discs, laminectomy for removal of (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		734.70
40301		Intervertebral disc or discs, microsurgical discectomy of (Anaes. 17717 = 9B + 8T) (Assist.)		737.05
40303		Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, or both, laminectomy for — 1 level (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.80
40306		Spinal stenosis, laminectomy for, involving more than 1 vertebral interspace (disc level) (Anaes. 17717 = 9B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,105.00
40309		Extradural tumour or abscess, laminectomy for (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.80
40312		Intradural lesion, laminectomy for, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		1,128.05
40315		Craniocervical junction lesion, transoral approach for (Anaes. 17733 = 13B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
40316		Odontoid screw fixation (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,599.90
40318		Intramedullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation, laminectomy and radical excision of (Anaes. 17725 = 13B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,527.25
40321		Posterior spinal fusion, not being a service to which items 40324 and 40327 apply (Anaes. 17722 = 9B + 13T) (Assist.)		838.80
40324		Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together — laminectomy, including after‑care (Anaes. 17722 = 9B + 13T) (Assist.)		491.75
40327		Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together — posterior fusion, including after‑care (Assist.)		491.75
40330		Spinal rhizolysis involving exposure of spinal nerve roots — for lateral recess, exit foraminal stenosis, adhesive radiculopathy or extensive epidural fibrosis, at 1 or more levels — with or without laminectomy (Anaes. 17719 = 9B + 10T) (Assist.)		734.70
40331		Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		734.70
40332		Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, 1 level, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,198.85
40333		Cervical discectomy (anterior), without fusion (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		613.20
40334		Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, more than 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		810.65
40335		Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, more than 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,489.00
40336		Intradiscal injection of chymopapain (discase) — 1 disc (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		243.05
40339		Hydromyelia, plugging of obex for, with or without duroplasty (Anaes. 17728 = 8B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,220.65
40342		Hydromyelia, craniotomy and laminectomy for, with cavity packing and CSF shunt (Anaes. 17730 = 12B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,128.05
40345		Thoracic decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, via pedicle or costotransversectomy (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,050.20
40348		Thoracic decompression of spinal cord via thoracotomy with vertebrectomy, not including stabilisation procedure (Anaes. 17735 = 13B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,333.25
40351		Thoraco-lumbar or high lumbar anterior decompression of spinal cord, not including stabilisation procedure (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,333.25
40600		Cranioplasty, reconstructive (Anaes. 17722 = 12B + 10T) (Assist.)		734.70
40700		Corpus callosum, anterior section of, for epilepsy (Anaes. 17730 = 12B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,342.20
40703		Corticectomy, topectomy or partial lobectomy for epilepsy (Anaes. 17728 = 12B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,128.05
40706		Hemispherectomy for intractable epilepsy (Anaes. 17742 = 12B + 30T) (Assist.)		1,648.70
40709		Burr-hole placement of intracranial depth or surface electrodes (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		399.20
40712		Intracranial electrode placement via craniotomy (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		804.10
40800		Stereotactic anatomical localisation, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17720 = 12B + 8T) (Assist.)		491.35
40801		Functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation and lesion production in the basal ganglia, brain stem or deep white matter tracts (Anaes. 17725 = 12B + 13T) (Assist.)		1,343.05
40803		Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, not being a service to which item 40800 or 40801 applies (Anaes. 17721 = 12B + 9T) (Assist.)		919.80
40903		Neuroendoscopy, for inspection of an intraventricular lesion, with or without biopsy including burr‑hole (Anaes. 17722 = 12B + 10T) (Assist.)		426.60
Subgroup 8 — ear, nose and throat
41500		Ear, foreign body (other than ventilating tube) in, removal of, other than by simple syringing (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		63.45
41503		Ear, removal of foreign body in, involving incision of external auditory canal (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		183.75
41506		Aural polyp, removal of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		110.80
41509		External auditory meatus, surgical removal of keratosis obturans from, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		125.40
41512		Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, not being a service to which item 41515 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		450.75
41515		Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, being a service associated with a service to which item 41530, 41548, 41560 or 41563 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		295.80
41518		External auditory meatus, removal of exostoses in (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		714.55
41521		Correction of auditory canal stenosis, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		760.75
41524		Reconstruction of external auditory canal, being a service associated with a service to which items 41557, 41560 and 41563 apply (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		219.75
41527		Myringoplasty, trans-canal approach (Rosen incision) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		452.10
41530		Myringoplasty, post-aural or endaural approach with or without mastoid inspection (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		736.45
41533		Atticotomy without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		880.40
41536		Atticotomy with reconstruction of the bony defect with or without myringoplasty (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		986.05
41539		Ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		838.50
41542		Ossicular chain reconstruction and myringoplasty (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		918.75
41545		Mastoidectomy (cortical) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		401.00
41548		Obliteration of the mastoid cavity (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		532.25
41551		Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,225.55
41554		Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,443.90
41557		Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.50
41560		Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) and myringoplasty (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T)		918.75
41563		Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,137.40
41564		Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), obliteration of the mastoid cavity, blind sac closure of external auditory canal and obliteration of eustachian tube (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,470.85
41566		Revision of mastoidectomy (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		838.50
41569		Decompression of facial nerve in its mastoid portion (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		918.75
41572		Labyrinthotomy or destruction of labyrinth (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		794.75
41575		Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of by 2 surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach — transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid procedure (including after‑care) (Anaes. 17748 = 12B + 36T) (Assist.)		1,873.85
41576		Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid appoach — intracranial procedure (including after‑care) not being a service to which item 41578 or 41579 applies (Anaes. 17748 = 12B + 36T) (Assist.)		2,810.75
41578		Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17748 = 12B + 36T) (Assist.)		1,873.85
41579		Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		1,405.35
41581		Tumour involving infra-emporal fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision of (Anaes. 17749 = 12B + 37T) (Assist.)		2,155.25
41584		Partial temporal bone resection for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without decompression of facial nerve (Anaes. 17733 = 12B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,479.10
41587		Total temporal bone resection for removal of tumour (Anaes. 17737 = 12B + 25T) (Assist.)		2,014.45
41590		Endolymphatic sac, transmastoid decompression with or without drainage of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		918.75
41593		Translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section (Anaes. 17722 = 5B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,197.45
41596		Retrolabyrinthine vestibular nerve section or cochlear nerve section, or both (Anaes. 17733 = 12B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,338.30
41599		Internal auditory meatus, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression (Anaes. 17729 = 12B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,338.30
41602		Fenestration operation — each ear (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		918.75
41605		Venous graft to fenestration cavity (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.10
41608		Stapedectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.50
41611		Stapes mobilisation (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		539.50
41614		Round window surgery including repair of cochleotomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.50
41615		Oval window surgery, including repair of fistula, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.50
41617		Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy (Anaes. 17722 = 5B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,458.00
41620		Glomus tumour, transtympanic removal of (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		634.35
41623		Glomus tumour, transmastoid removal of, including mastoidectomy (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		918.75
41626		Abscess or inflammation of middle ear, operation for (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		110.80
41629		Middle ear, exploration of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		401.00
41632		Middle ear, insertion of tube for drainage of (including myringotomy) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		183.75
41635		Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		880.40
41638		Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty with ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,098.80
41641		Perforation of tympanum, cauterisation or diathermy of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		36.50
41644		Excision of rim of eardrum perforation, not being a service associated with myringoplasty (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		109.85
41647		Ear toilet requiring use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane with or without general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		84.60
41650		Tympanic membrane, microinspection of 1 or both ears under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		84.60
41653		Examination of nasal cavity or post-nasal space or nasal cavity and post-nasal space, under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		55.40
41656		Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		94.40
41659		Nose, removal of foreign body in, other than by simple probing (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		59.75
41662		Nasal polyp or polypi (simple), removal of		63.45
41665		Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		132.70
41668		Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		169.15
41671		Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		371.80
41672		Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		463.90
41674		Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum, turbinates or pharynx — 1 or more of these procedures (including any consultation on the same occasion) not being a service associated with any other operation on the nose (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		77.25
41677		Nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		69.20
41680		Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		125.40
41683		Division of nasal adhesions, with or without stenting not being a service associated with any other operation on the nose and not performed during the post-operative period of a nasal operation (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		90.10
41686		Dislocation of turbinate or turbinates, 1 or both sides, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		55.40
41689		Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		105.00
41692		Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		137.00
41695		Nasal turbinates, cryotherapy to (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		76.90
41698		Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		25.00
41701		Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of — under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital), not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		70.80
41704		Maxillary antrum, lavage of — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		25.85
41707		Maxillary artery, transantral ligation of (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		345.05
41710		Antrostomy (radical) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		401.00
41713		Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		466.60
41716		Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		227.45
41719		Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		90.40
41722		Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.10
41725		Ethmoidal artery or arteries, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		345.05
41728		Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		690.25
41729		Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		437.45
41731		Fronto-nasal ethmoidectomy by external approach with or without sphenoidectomy (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		597.90
41734		Radical fronto-ethmoidectomy with osteoplastic flap (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		780.15
41737		Frontal sinus, or ethmoidal sinuses on the one side, intranasal operation on (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		371.80
41740		Frontal sinus, catheterisation of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		45.20
41743		Frontal sinus, trephine of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		259.60
41746		Frontal sinus, radical obliteration of (Anaes. 17716 = 10B + 6T) (Assist.)		597.90
41749		Ethmoidal sinuses, external operation on (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		466.60
41752		Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		227.45
41755		Eustachian tube, catheterisation of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		35.75
41758		Division of pharyngeal adhesions (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		90.40
41761		Post nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		94.40
41764		Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, 1 or more of these procedures (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		94.40
41767		Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, transpalatal removal (Anaes. 17717 = 10B + 7T) (Assist.)		566.95
41770		Pharyngeal pouch, removal of, with or without cricopharyngeal myotomy (Anaes. 17717 = 6B + 11T) (Assist.)		539.50
41773		Pharyngeal pouch, endoscopic resection of (Dohlman’s operation) (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		452.10
41776		Cricopharyngeal myotomy with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		450.75
41779		Pharyngotomy (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (Anaes. 17719 = 10B + 9T) (Assist.)		539.50
41782		Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy (Anaes. 17717 = 10B + 7T) (Assist.)		732.45
41785		Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy with partial or total glossectomy (Anaes. 17719 = 10B + 9T) (Assist.)		908.70
41786		Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy, by any means (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		566.95
41787		Uvulectomy and partial palatectomy with laser incision of the palate, with or without tonsillectomy, 1 or more stages, including any revision procedures within 12 months (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		437.45
41788		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (G) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		169.15
41789		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (S) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		227.45
41792		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (G) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		212.90
41793		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (S) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		285.75
41796		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (G) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		87.50
41797		Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (S) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		110.80
41800		Adenoids, removal of (G) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.40
41801		Adenoids, removal of (S) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		125.40
41804		Lingual tonsil or lateral pharyngeal bands, removal of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		69.20
41807		Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), incision of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		54.00
41810		Uvulotomy or uvulectomy (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		27.40
41813		Vallecular or pharyngeal cysts, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		274.15
41816		Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		142.90
41819		Oesophageal and anastomic stricture, endoscopic dilatation of (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		268.50
41822		Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with biopsy (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		183.75
41825		Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with removal of foreign body (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.15
41828		Oesophageal stricture, dilatation of, without oesophagoscopy (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		40.15
41831		Oesophagus, endoscopic pneumatic dilatation of (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.65
41832		Oesophagus, balloon dilatation of, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		175.75
41834		Laryngectomy (total) (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		991.65
41837		Vertical hemi-laryngectomy including tracheostomy (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		950.90
41840		Supraglottic laryngectomy including tracheostomy (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,169.20
41843		Laryngopharyngectomy or primary restoration of alimentary continuity after laryngopharyngectomy using stomach or bowel (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,028.10
41846		Larynx, direct examination of the supraglottic, glottic and subglottic regions, not being a service associated with any other procedure on the larynx or with the administration of a general anaesthetic (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		142.90
41849		Larynx, direct examination of, with biopsy (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		209.95
41852		Larynx, direct examination of, with removal of tumour (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		227.45
41855		Microlaryngoscopy (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		221.70
41858		Microlaryngoscopy with removal of juvenile papillomata (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		380.25
41861		Microlaryngoscopy with removal of papillomata by laser surgery (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		464.80
41864		Microlaryngoscopy with removal of tumour (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		313.55
41867		Microlaryngoscopy with arytenoidectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		471.85
41868		Laryngeal web, division of, using microlarygoscopic techniques (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		299.00
41869		Botulinum toxin injection into vocal cords, including associated consultation		205.40
41870		Injection of vocal cord by teflon, fat, collagen or gelfoam (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		349.95
41873		Larynx, fractured, operation for (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		452.10
41876		Larynx, external operation on, or laryngofissure, with or without cordectomy (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		452.10
41879		Laryngoplasty or tracheoplasty, including tracheostomy (Anaes. 17718 = 6B + 12T) (Assist.)		732.45
41880		Tracheostomy by a percutaneous technique using sequential dilatation or partial splitting method to allow insertion of a cuffed tracheostomy tube (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		195.50
41881		Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea, including separation of the strap muscles or division of the thyroid isthmus, where performed (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		309.05
41884		Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		70.00
41885		Trache-oesophageal fistula, formation of, as a secondary procedure following laryngectomy, including associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		221.45
41886		Trachea, removal of foreign body in (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		137.00
41889		Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		137.00
41892		Bronchoscopy with 1 or more endobronchial biopsies or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		180.85
41895		Bronchus, removal of foreign body in (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		282.90
41898		Fibreoptic bronchoscopy with 1 or more transbronchial lung biopsies, with or without bronchial or broncho-alveolar lavage, with or without the use of interventional imaging (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		197.70
41901		Endoscopic laser resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		464.80
41904		Bronchoscopy with dilatation of tracheal stricture (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		189.60
41905		Trachea or bronchus, dilatation of stricture and endoscopic insertion of stent (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		348.80
41907		Nasal septum button, insertion of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		94.40
41910		Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		300.25
Subgroup 9 — Ophthalmology
42503		Ophthalmological examination under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		78.75
42506		Eye, enucleation of, with or without sphere implant (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		370.25
42509		Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of integrated implant (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		468.55
42510		Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of hydroxy apatite implant or similar coralline implant (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		540.05
42512		Globe, evisceration of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		370.25
42515		Globe, evisceration of, and insertion of intrascleral ball or cartilage (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		468.55
42518		Anophthalmic orbit, insertion of cartilage or artificial implant as a delayed procedure, or removal of implant from socket; or placement of a motility intergrating peg by drilling into existing orbital implant (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		271.90
42521		Anophthalmic socket, treatment of, by insertion of a wired-in conformer, integrated implant or dermofat graft, as a secondary procedure (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		925.65
42524		Orbit, skin graft to, as a delayed procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		157.40
42527		Contracted socket, reconstruction including mucous membrane grafting and stent mould (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		312.30
42530		Orbit, exploration with or without biopsy, requiring removal of bone (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.00
42533		Orbit, exploration of, with drainage or biopsy not requiring removal of bone (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		312.30
42536		Orbit, exenteration of, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		642.15
42539		Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or foreign body, requiring removal of bone (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		914.10
42542		Orbit, exploration of anterior aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		387.65
42543		Orbit, exploration of retrobulbar aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		679.95
42545		Orbit, decompression of, for dysthyroid eye disease, by fenestration of 2 or more walls, or by the removal of intraorbital peribulbar and retrobulbar fat from each quadrant of the orbit, 1 eye (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		983.45
42548		Optic nerve meninges, incision of (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		584.30
42551		Eyeball, perforating wound of, not involving intraocular structures — repair involving suture of cornea or sclera, or both, not being a service to which item 42632 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		486.00
42554		Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue — repair (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		566.95
42557		Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous — repair (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		792.50
42560		Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		312.30
42563		Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		399.20
42566		Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from posterior segment (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		566.95
42569		Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from posterior segment (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		792.50
42572		Orbital abscess or cyst, drainage of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.20
42573		Dermoid, periorbital, excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		175.00
42574		Dermoid, orbital, excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		371.80
42575		Tarsal cyst, extirpation of (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		63.65
42578		Tarsal cartilage, excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		358.60
42581		Ectropion or entropion, tarsal cauterisation of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.20
42584		Tarsorrhaphy (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		212.90
42587		Trichiasis, treatment of by cryotherapy, laser or electrolysis — each eyelid (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		39.90
42590		Canthoplasty, medial or lateral (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		260.30
42593		Lacrimal gland, excision of palpebral lobe (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		157.40
42596		Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		387.65
42599		Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by closed operation using silicone tubes or similar, 1 eye (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		486.00
42602		Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by open operation, 1 eye (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		486.00
42605		Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		358.60
42608		Lacrimal drainage by insertion of glass tube, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		231.35
42610		Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage — under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		74.00
42611		Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage — under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		111.05
42614		Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42610 applies (excluding after-care)		37.10
42615		Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding after-care)		55.55
42617		Punctum snip operation (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		105.35
42620		Punctum, occlusion of, by use of a plug (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		40.55
42621		Punctum, temporary occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		40.55
42622		Punctum, permanent occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		63.65
42623		Dacryocystorhinostomy (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		538.10
42626		Dacryocystorhinostomy where a previous dacryocystorhinostomy has been performed (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		867.80
42629		Conjunctivorhinostomy including dacryocystorhinostomy and fashioning of conjunctival flaps (Anaes. 17716 = 5B + 11T) (Assist.)		653.70
42632		Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.20
42635		Corneal perforations, sealing of, with tissue adhesive (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.35
42638		Conjunctival graft over cornea (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.25
42641		Autoconjunctival transplant, or mucous membrane graft (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		376.00
42644		Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		55.50
42647		Corneal scars, removal of, by partial keratectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42686 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		157.40
42650		Cornea, epithelial debridement for corneal ulcer or corneal erosion (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		55.50
42651		Cornea, epithelial debridement for eliminating band keratopathy (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		123.65
42653		Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness (Anaes. 17713 = 8B + 5T) (Assist.)		1,029.75
42656		Cornea, transplantation of, where there have been 2 previous graft operations (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		1,284.30
42659		Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		694.15
42662		Sclera, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		694.15
42665		Sclera, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of donor material (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		462.80
42667		Running corneal suture, manipulation of, performed within 4 months of corneal grafting, to reduce astigmatism where a reduction of 2 dioptres of astigmatism is obtained, including any associated consultation		109.20
42668		Corneal sutures, removal of, not earlier than 6 weeks after operation requiring use of slit lamp or operating microscope (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		57.90
42671		Refractive keratoplasty with penetrating incisions (excluding radial keratotomy) following corneal grafting or intraocular operation including any measurements and calculations associated with the procedure (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		694.15
42674		Corneal incisions, non penetrating, for the correction of astigmatism following surgery of anterior chamber or corneal grafting, and including associated ultrasound pachymetry of corneal thickness, with or without compression sutures (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		347.15
42676		Conjunctiva, biopsy of, as an independent procedure		89.05
42677		Conjunctiva, cautery of, including treatment of pannus — each attendance at which treatment is given including any associated consultation (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		46.90
42680		Conjunctiva, cryotherapy to, for melanotic lesions or similar using CO2 or N20 (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		231.35
42683		Conjunctival cysts, removal of, requiring admission to hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		92.55
42686		Pterygium, removal of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		210.55
42689		Pinguecula, removal of, not being a service associated with the fitting of contact lenses (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		90.20
42692		Limbic tumour, removal of, excluding Pterygium (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.90
42695		Limbic tumour, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy, excluding Pterygium (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		347.15
42698		Lens extraction (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		541.50
42701		Artificial lens, insertion of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		301.95
42702		Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		692.50
42703		Artificial lens, insertion of, into the posterior chamber and suture to the iris and sclera (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		440.05
42704		Artificial lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation — not being a service associated with a service to which item 42701 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		358.60
42707		Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		613.20
42710		Artificial lens, removal of, and replacement with a lens inserted into the posterior chamber and sutured to the iris or sclera (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		694.15
42713		Intraocular lenses, repositioning of, by the use of a McCannell suture or similar (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.25
42716		Cataract, juvenile, removal of, including subsequent needlings (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		919.80
42719		Capsulectomy or removal of vitreous via the anterior chamber by any method, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42698, 42702 or 42716 applies (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		399.20
42722		Capsulectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy or removal of vitreous or vitreous bands from the anterior chamber by posterior chamber sclerotomy, by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann’s or similar solution, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42698, 42702 or 42716 applies — 1 or both procedures (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		436.70
42725		Vitrectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy — including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal of pre-retinal membranes by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann’s or similar solution (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,029.75
42728		Cryotherapy of retina or other intraocular structures with an internal probe, being a service associated with a service to which item 42725 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		173.60
42731		Capsulectomy or lensectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy in conjunction with the removal of vitreous or division of vitreous bands or removal of pre-retinal membrane from the posterior chamber by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann’s or similar solution, not being a service associated with any other intraocular operation (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,168.55
42734		Capsulotomy, other than by laser (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.35
42737		Needling of posterior capsule (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.35
42740		Paracentesis of anterior or posterior chamber or both, for the injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of aqueous or vitreous for diagnostic purposes, 1 or more of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.35
42743		Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		486.00
42746		Glaucoma, filtering operation for (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		734.70
42749		Glaucoma, filtering operation for, where previous filtering operation has been performed (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		919.80
42752		Glaucoma, insertion of Molteno valve for, 1 or more stages (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,029.75
42755		Glaucoma, removal of Molteno valve (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		127.30
42758		Goniotomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		538.10
42761		Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		399.20
42764		Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		399.20
42767		Tumour, involving ciliary body or ciliary body and iris, excision of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		838.80
42770		Cyclodestructive 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. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		226.85
42773		Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42776 applies (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		694.15
42776		Detached retina, buckling or resection operation for (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		1,029.75
42779		Detached retina, revision operation for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		1,284.30
42782		Laser trabeculoplasty — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		347.15
42783		Laser trabeculoplasty — each treatment to 1 eye — where it can be demonstrated that a 5th or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42782 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		347.15
42785		Laser iridotomy — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42786		Laser iridotomy — each treatment to 1 eye — where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42785 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42788		Laser capsulotomy — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42789		Laser capsulotomy — each treatment to 1 eye — where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42788 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42791		Laser vitreolysis or corticolysis of lens material or fibrinolysis — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42792		Laser vitreolysis or corticolysis of lens material or fibrinolysis — each treatment to 1 eye — where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42791 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.90
42794		Division of suture by laser following trabeculoplasty, each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		52.05
42797		Laser coagulation of corneal or scleral blood vessels — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		52.05
42806		Iris tumour, laser photocoagulation of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		271.90
42807		Photomydriasis, laser		273.70
42808		Photoiridosyneresis, laser		273.70
42809		Retina, photocoagulation of (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		347.15
42810		Phototherapeutic keratectomy, by laser, for corneal scarring or disease, excluding surgery for refractive error (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		436.75
42812		Detached retina, removal of encircling silicone band from (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		127.30
42815		Posterior chamber, removal of silicone oil from (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.00
42818		Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, with external probe (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T)		451.15
42821		Retrobulbar transillumination, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		69.40
42824		Retrobulbar injection of alcohol or other drug, as an independent procedure		53.80
42827		Botulinus toxin, injection of, for blepharospasm, including all such injections on any 1 day (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		34.70
42830		Botulinus toxin, injection of, for strabismus including all such injections on any 1 day and associated electromyography (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		120.35
42833		Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		451.15
42836		Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		561.10
42839		Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		538.10
42842		Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		671.10
42845		Readjustment of adjustable sutures, 1 or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		145.70
42848		Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		538.10
42851		Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		671.10
42854		Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extra‑ocular muscle, repair of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		312.30
42857		Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		312.30
42860		Eyelid (upper or lower), scleral or Goretex or other non‑autogenous graft to, with recession of the lid retractors (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		694.15
42863		Eyelid, recession of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		595.85
42866		Entropion or tarsal ectropion, repair of, by tightening, shortening or repair of inferior retractors by open operation across the entire width of the eyelid (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		578.50
42869		Eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis, insertion of foreign implant for (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		422.35
42872		Eyebrow, elevation of, for paretic states (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		185.15
Subgroup 10 — Operations for osteomyelitis
43500		Operation on phalanx (for acute osteomyelitis) (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		94.90
43503		Operation on sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, carpus, tibia, fibula, tarsus, skull, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for acute osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		157.50
43506		Operation on humerus or femur (for acute osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		274.15
43509		Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for acute osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes. 17715 = 8B + 7T) (Assist.)		274.15
43512		Operation on scapula, sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, metacarpus, carpus, phalanx, tibia, fibula, metatarsus, tarsus, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for chronic osteomyelitis) — 1 bone or any combination of adjoining bones (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.15
43515		Operation on humerus or femur (for chronic osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		274.15
43518		Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for chronic osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes. 17715 = 8B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.10
43521		Operation on skull (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes. 17719 = 12B + 7T) (Assist.)		357.30
43524		Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in item 43515, 43518 or 43521 (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes. 17715 = 8B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.10
Subgroup 11 — Paediatric
43801		Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, not involving bowel resection (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		736.45
43804		Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, with bowel resection and anastomosis, with or without formation of stoma (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		784.15
43807		Duodenal atresia or stenosis, duodenoduodenostomy or duodenojejunostomy for (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		855.50
43810		Jejunal atresia, bowel resection and anastomosis for, with or without tapering (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		998.10
43813		Meconium ileus, laparotomy for, complicated by 1 or more of associated volvulus, atresia, intestinal perforation with or without meconium peritonitis (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		998.10
43816		Ileal atresia, colonic atresia or meconium ileus not being a service associated with a service to which item 43813 applies, laparotomy for (Anaes. 17719 = 8B + 11T) (Assist.)		926.80
43819		Hirschsprung’s disease, laparotomy for, with or without frozen section biopsies and formation of stoma (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		748.55
43822		Anorectal malformation, laparotomy and colostomy for (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		748.55
43825		Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, not being a service to which any other item in this subgroup applies (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		855.50
43828		Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis, laparotomy for, with resection, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		945.10
43831		Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis where no definitive procedure is possible, laparotomy for (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		736.45
43834		Bowel resection for necrotising enterocolitis stricture or strictures, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		855.50
43837		Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, with diagnosis confirmed in the first 24 hours of life (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,069.30
43840		Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, diagnosed after the first day of life and before 20 days of age (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		926.80
43843		Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, not being a service to which item 43846 applies (Anaes. 17728 = 16B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,425.75
43846		Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, in infant of birth weight less than 1500 grams (Anaes. 17728 = 16B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,532.65
43849		Oesophageal atresia, gastrostomy for (Anaes. 17714 = 8B + 6T) (Assist.)		392.05
43852		Oesophageal atresia, thoracotomy for, and division of tracheo-oesophageal fistula without anastomosis (Anaes. 17726 = 16B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,247.55
43855		Oesophageal atresia, delayed primary anastomosis for (Anaes. 17728 = 16B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,318.85
43858		Oesophageal atresia, cervical oesophagostomy for (Anaes. 17722 = 16B + 6T) (Assist.)		463.35
43861		Congenital cystadenomatoid malformation or congenital lobar emphysema, thoracotomy and lung resection for (Anaes. 17724 = 14B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,283.20
43864		Gastroschisis, operation for (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		962.35
43867		Gastroschisis, secondary operation for, with removal of silo and closure of abdominal wall (Anaes. 17716 = 8B + 8T) (Assist.)		534.70
43870		Exomphalos containing small bowel only, operation for (Anaes. 17716 = 8B + 8T) (Assist.)		748.55
43873		Exomphalos containing small bowel and other viscera, operation for (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		998.10
43876		Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by posterior approach (Anaes. 17721 = 11B + 10T) (Assist.)		855.50
43879		Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (Anaes. 17723 = 11B + 12T) (Assist.)		998.10
43882		Cloacal exstrophy, operation for (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,283.20
43900		Tracheo-oesophageal fistula without atresia, division and repair of (Anaes. 17726 = 16B + 10T) (Assist.)		855.50
43903		Oesophageal atresia or corrosive oesophageal stricture, oesophageal replacement for, utilizing gastric tube, jejunum or colon (Anaes. 17732 = 16B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,425.75
43906		Oesophagus, resection of congenital, anastomic or corrosive stricture and anastomosis, not being a service to which item 43903 applies (Anaes. 17728 = 16B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,247.55
43909		Tracheomalacia, aortopexy for (Anaes. 17726 = 16B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,247.55
43912		Thoracotomy and excision of 1 or more of bronchogenic or enterogenous cyst or mediastinal teratoma (Anaes. 17725 = 13B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,178.55
43915		Eventration, plication of diaphragm for (Anaes. 17723 = 13B + 10T) (Assist.)		891.10
43930		Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, pyloromyotomy for (Anaes. 17712 = 8B + 4T) (Assist.)		342.70
43933		Idiopathic intussusception, laparotomy and manipulative reduction of (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		401.10
43936		Intussusception, laparotomy and resection with anastomosis (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		748.55
43939		Ventral hernia following neonatal closure of exomphalos or gastroschisis, repair of (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		570.30
43942		Abdominal wall vitello intestinal remnant, excision of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		178.25
43945		Patent vitello intestinal duct, excision of (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		748.55
43948		Umbilical granuloma, excision of, under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		106.95
43951		Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, without gastrostomy (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		670.30
43954		Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with gastrostomy (Anaes. 17720 = 7B + 13T) (Assist.)		819.85
43957		Gastro-oesophageal reflux, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with or without hiatus hernia, in child with neurological disease, with gastrostomy (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		891.10
43960		Anorectal malformation, perineal anoplasty of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		313.55
43963		Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,247.55
43966		Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of, with laparotomy (Anaes. 17726 = 8B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,425.75
43969		Persistent cloaca, total correction of, with genital repair using posterior sagittal approach, with or without laparotomy (Anaes. 17734 = 10B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,960.45
43972		Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 1 duct anastomosis (Anaes. 17720 = 8B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,425.75
43975		Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 2 duct anastomoses (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,675.30
43978		Biliary atresia, portoenterostomy for (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,425.75
43981		Nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma or other malignant tumour, laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		392.05
43984		Nephroblastoma, radical nephrectomy for (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		998.10
43987		Neuroblastoma, radical excision of (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,105.05
43990		Hirschsprung’s disease, definitive resection with pull‑through anastomosis, with or without frozen section biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends to sigmoid colon (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,354.50
43993		Hirschsprung’s disease, definitive resection with pull‑through anastomosis, with or without frozen section biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends into descending or transverse colon with or without resiting of stoma (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,461.45
43996		Hirschsprung’s disease, total colectomy for total colonic aganglionosis with ileoanal pull-through, with or without side to side ileocolonic anastomosis (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,639.65
43999		Hirschsprung’s disease, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T) (Assist.)		205.10
44102		Rectum, examination of, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		197.70
44105		Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		34.75
44108		Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		378.10
44111		Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, repair of, at age less than 3 months, including orchidopexy when performed (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		442.85
44114		Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months when orchidopexy also required (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		442.85
44130		Lymphadenectomy, for atypical mycobacterial infection or other granulomatous disease (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		356.45
44133		Torticollis, open division of sternomastoid muscle for (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		282.90
44136		Ingrown toe nail, operation for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		130.40
Subgroup 12 — Amputations
44325		Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal, amputation of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		227.45
44328		Hand, forearm or through arm, amputation of (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		274.15
44331		Amputation at shoulder (Anaes. 17717 = 9B + 8T) (Assist.)		452.10
44334		Interscapulothoracic amputation (Anaes. 17725 = 15B + 10T) (Assist.)		918.75
44338		1 digit of foot, amputation of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		110.80
44342		2 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		169.15
44346		3 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		195.40
44350		4 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		221.70
44354		5 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		253.75
44358		Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal — each toe, amputation of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		141.45
44359		One or more toes of one foot, amputation of, including if performed, excision of 1 or more metatarsal bones of the foot, performed for diabetic or other microvascular disease, excluding after‑care (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		203.00
44361		Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types), amputation of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		274.15
44364		Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal, amputation of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		227.45
44367		Amputation through thigh, at knee or below knee (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		401.50
44370		Amputation at hip (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		554.10
44373		Hindquarter, amputation of (Anaes. 17727 = 15B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,137.40
44376		Amputation stump, re-amputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover (Assist.)		Amount under rule 17
Subgroup 13 — Plastic and reconstructive surgery
45000		Single stage local muscle flap repair, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		416.50
45003		Single stage local myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T)		462.80
45006		Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle) (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		798.30
45009		Single stage local muscle flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		291.65
45012		Single stage large muscle flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle) (Anaes. 17716 = 3B + 13T) (Assist.)		488.50
45015		Muscle or myocutaneous flap, delay of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		231.35
45018		Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.45
45019		Full face chemical peel for severely sun-damaged skin, where it can be demonstrated that the damage affects 75% of the facial skin surface area involving photodamage (dermatoheliosis) typically consisting of solar keratoses, solar lentigines, freckling, yellowing and leathering of the skin, where at least medium depth peeling agents are used, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty — 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		305.15
45020		Full face chemical peel for severe chloasma or melasma refractory to all other treatments, where it can be demonstrated that the chloasma or melasma affects 75% of the facial skin surface area involving diffuse pigmentation visible at a distance of 4 metres, where at least medium depth peeling agents are used, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty — 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		305.15
45021		Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		136.50
45024		Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		306.55
45025		Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		136.50
45026		Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		306.55
45027		Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		92.55
45030		Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of skin and subcutaneous tissue (excluding facial muscle or breast) or mucous surface, small, excision and suture of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		99.45
45033		Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both), large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle or breast, excision and suture of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		185.15
45035		Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) large and deep, involving muscles or nerves, excision of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		540.05
45036		Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of neck, deep, excision of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		867.80
45039		Arteriovenous malformation (3 cm or less) of superficial tissue, excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		185.15
45042		Arteriovenous malformation, (greater than 3 cm), excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		237.20
45045		Arteriovenous malformation on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		237.20
45048		Lymphoedematous tissue or lymphangiectasis, of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and hand, major excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		595.85
45051		Contour reconstruction for pathological deformity, insertion of foreign implant (non biological but excluding injection of liquid or semisolid material) by open operation (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.55
45054		Limb or chest, decompression escharotomy of (including all incisions), for acute compartment syndrome secondary to burn (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		189.30
45200		Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		218.75
45203		Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		312.30
45206		Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		295.05
45209		Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), first stage (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		364.55
45212		Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), second stage (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		180.85
45215		Direct flap repair, cross leg, first stage (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		780.15
45218		Direct flap repair, cross leg, second stage (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		349.95
45221		Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		201.20
45224		Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		90.40
45227		Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, formation of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		342.70
45230		Direct or indirect flap or tubed pedicle, delay of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		171.30
45233		Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, preparation of intermediate or final site and attachment to the site (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.55
45236		Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, spreading of pedicle, as a separate procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		285.75
45239		Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		201.20
45400		Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, small (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		157.50
45403		Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, extensive (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		313.55
45406		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving not more than 3% of total body surface (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		347.15
45409		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 3% or more but less than 6% of total body surface (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		462.80
45412		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 6% or more but less than 9% of total body surface (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		636.40
45415		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 9% or more but less than 12% of total body surface (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		694.15
45418		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 12% or more but less than 15% of total body surface (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		752.05
45439		Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, small (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		218.75
45442		Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, extensive (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		451.15
45445		Free grafting (split skin) as inlay graft to 1 defect including elective dissection using a mould (including insertion of and removal of mould) (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		428.20
45448		Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, not being a service to which item 45442 or 45445 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		289.25
45451		Free grafting (full thickness) to 1 defect, excluding grafts for male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		364.55
45460		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 15% or more but less than 20% of total body surface — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		964.25
45461		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 15% or more but less than 20% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		687.15
45462		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 15% or more but less than 20% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		518.65
45464		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface — 1 surgeon (Anaes. 17721 = 5B + 16T) (Assist.)		1 471.75
45465		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		1 048.50
45466		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		790.70
45468		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1 409.85
45469		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		1 063.70
45471		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17728 = 12B + 16T) (Assist.)		1 772.20
45472		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		1 336.75
45474		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17734 = 14B + 20T) (Assist.)		2 133.55
45475		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		1 609.80
45477		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17738 = 16B + 22T) (Assist.)		2 494.85
45478		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		1 881.80
45480		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17742 = 18B + 24T) (Assist.)		2 856.20
45481		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		2 154.85
45483		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 80% or more of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes. 17748 = 20B + 28T) (Assist.)		3 254.10
45484		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 80% or more of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		2 455.30
45485		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — upper eyelid, nose, lip, ear or palm of the hand (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		406.00
45486		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — forehead, cheek, anterior aspect of the neck, chin, plantar aspect of the foot, heel or genitalia (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		347.15
45487		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — whole of toe (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		312.30
45488		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 1 digit of the hand (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		347.15
45489		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 2 digits of the hand (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		520.70
45490		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 3 digits of the hand (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		694.25
45491		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 4 digits of the hand (Anaes. 17718 = 3B + 15T) (Assist.)		867.80
45492		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 5 digits of the hand (Anaes. 17721 = 3B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,041.40
45493		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — portion of digit of hand (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		312.30
45494		Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — whole of face (excluding ears) (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,260.65
45496		Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — revision of, by open operation (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T)		320.00
45497		Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — complete revision of, by liposuction (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		250.00
45498		Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — staged revision of, by liposuction (first stage) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		201.20
45499		Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — staged revision of, by liposuction (second stage) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		150.00
45500		Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		838.80
45501		Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (Anaes. 17743 = 10B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,365.35
45502		Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (Anaes. 17743 = 10B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,365.35
45503		Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17726 = 8B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,562.00
45504		Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (Anaes. 17743 = 10B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,365.35
45505		Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (Anaes. 17743 = 10B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,365.35
45506		Scar, of face or neck, not more than 3 cm in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		169.15
45512		Scar, of face or neck, more than 3 cm in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		227.45
45515		Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cm in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		143.50
45518		Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cm in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her speciality (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		173.60
45519		Extensive burn scars of skin (more than 1% of body surface area), excision of, for correction of scar contracture (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		330.05
45520		Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) with surgical repositioning of nipple (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		692.75
45522		Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		486.00
45524		Mammaplasty, augmentation, for significant breast asymmetry where the augmentation is limited to 1 breast (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		570.55
45527		Mammaplasty, augmentation, (unilateral), following mastectomy (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		570.55
45528		Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45524 or 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital malformation (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		855.80
45530		Breast reconstruction (unilateral), using a latissimus dorsi or other large muscle or myocutaneous flap, including repair of secondary skin defect, if required, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer (Anaes. 17721 = 5B + 16T) (Assist.)		845.75
45533		Breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (first stage) including breast reduction, transfer of complex skin and breast tissue flap, split skin graft to pedicle of flap or other similar procedure (Anaes. 17716 = 5B + 11T) (Assist.)		957.85
45536		Breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (second stage) including division of pedicle, insetting of breast flap, with closure of donor site or other similar procedure (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		352.20
45539		Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion — insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		824.10
45542		Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion — removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		471.85
45543		Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		589.30
45544		Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed within 6 years of the most recent pregnancy, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra‑mammary groove (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		589.30
45545		Nipple or areola or both, reconstruction of, by any surgical technique (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		478.95
45546		Nipple or areola or both, intradermal colouration of, following breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for congenital absence of nipple		152.25
45548		Breast prosthesis, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		212.90
45551		Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		341.30
45552		Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule and replacement of prosthesis (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		491.35
45554		Breast prosthesis, replacement of, following medical complications (such as rupture, migration of prosthetic material, or capsule formation), where new pocket is formed, including excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		538.10
45555		Silicone breast prosthesis, removal of and replacement with prosthesis other than silicone gel prosthesis (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		491.35
45560		Hair transplantation for the treatment of alopecia of congenital or traumatic origin or due to disease, excluding male pattern baldness, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T)		364.45
45562		Free transfer of tissue involving raising of tissue on vascular or neurovascular pedicle, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		845.75
45563		Neurovascular island flap, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		845.75
45564		Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of vessels using microvascular techniques and including raising of tissue on a vascular or neurovascular pedicle, preparation of recipient vessels, transfer of tissue, insetting of tissue at recipient site and direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies — conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (Anaes. 17752 = 10B + 42T) (Assist.)		1,958.90
45565		Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of vessels using microvascular techniques and including raising of tissue on a vascular or neurovascular pedicle, preparation of recipient vessels, transfer of tissue, insetting of tissue at recipient site and direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies — conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (Assist.)		1,469.20
45566		Tissue expansion not being a service to which item 45539 or 45542 applies — insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		824.10
45572		Intra-operative tissue expansion performed during an operation when combined with a service to which another item in Group T8 applies including expansion injections and excluding treatment of male pattern baldness (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		224.45
45575		Facial nerve paralysis, free fascia graft for (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		554.10
45578		Facial nerve paralysis, muscle transfer for (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		641.70
45581		Facial nerve palsy, excision of tissue for (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		212.90
45584		Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area (thigh, buttock, or similar), for treatment of post-traumatic pseudolipoma (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T)		486.00
45585		Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service to which item 45584 applies, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs (including knees), gynaecomastia, lymphoedema or similar conditions (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T)		486.00
45587		Meloplasty for correction of facial asymmetry due to soft tissue abnormality where the meloplasty is limited to 1 side of the face (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		685.40
45588		Meloplasty, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45587 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital conditions (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,028.05
45590		Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor, with or without foreign implant (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		371.80
45593		Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		436.70
45596		Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		692.75
45597		Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes. 17735 = 10B + 25T) (Assist.)		927.25
45599		Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes. 17735 = 10B + 25T) (Assist.)		720.55
45602		Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		538.10
45605		Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		452.10
45608		Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45599 applies (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		636.40
45611		Mandible, condylectomy (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		364.55
45614		Eyelid, whole thickness reconstruction of, other than by direct suture only (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		452.10
45617		Upper eyelid, reduction of, for skin redundancy obscuring vision (as evidenced by upper eyelid skin resting on lashes on straight ahead gaze), herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or post‑traumatic scarring, or the restoration of symmetry of contralateral upper eyelid in respect of 1 of these conditions (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		180.85
45620		Lower eyelid, reduction of, for herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or post-traumatic scarring, or, in respect of 1 of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral lower eyelid (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		250.80
45623		Ptosis of eyelid (unilateral), correction of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		556.30
45624		Ptosis of eyelid, correction of, where previous ptosis surgery has been performed on that side (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		721.15
45625		Ptosis 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 or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		144.25
45626		Ectropion or entropion, correction of (unilateral) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		250.80
45629		Symblepharon, grafting for (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		364.55
45632		Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		393.75
45635		Rhinoplasty, correction of bony vault only (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		452.10
45638		Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for correction of post-traumatic deformity or nasal obstruction, or both (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		780.15
45639		Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, where it can be demonstrated that there is a need for correction of significant developmental deformity (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		780.15
45641		Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft, or nasal bone graft, or nasal bone and nasal cartilage graft (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T)		833.05
45644		Rhinoplasty involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		984.30
45645		Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		172.05
45646		Choanal atresia, correction by open operation with bone removal (Anaes. 17716 = 5B + 11T) (Assist.)		692.75
45647		Face, contour restoration of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not being a service to which item 45644 applies) (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		984.30
45650		Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		113.75
45652		Rhinophyma, carbon dioxide laser excision — ablation of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		274.15
45653		Rhinophyma, shaving of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		274.15
45656		Composite graft (chondro-cutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		386.40
45659		Lop ear, bat ear or similar deformity, correction of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		401.00
45662		Congenital atresia, reconstruction of external auditory canal (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		539.50
45665		Lip, eyelid or ear, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		250.80
45668		Vermilionectomy, by surgical excision (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		250.80
45669		Vermilionectomy, using carbon dioxide laser excision — ablation (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		250.80
45671		Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		641.70
45674		Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		186.65
45675		Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Anaes. 17716 = 5B + 11T) (Assist.)		371.80
45676		Macrostomia, operation for (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		442.60
45677		Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		416.50
45680		Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		520.70
45683		Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		578.50
45686		Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		682.70
45689		Cleft lip, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		201.35
45692		Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor whistle deformity if performed (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		231.35
45695		Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle deformity (Anaes. 17713 = 6B + 7T) (Assist.)		376.00
45698		Cleft lip, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		352.90
45701		Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		636.40
45704		Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		231.35
45707		Cleft palate, primary repair (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		601.60
45710		Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T)		376.00
45713		Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		428.20
45714		Oro-nasal fistula, plastic closure of, including services to which item 45200, 45203 or 45239 applies (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		601.60
45716		Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		601.60
45720		Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		743.75
45723		Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		838.80
45726		Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		947.90
45729		Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,064.45
45731		Mandible 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. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,079.10
45732		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,214.90
45735		Mandible 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. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,239.45
45738		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,394.20
45741		Mandible 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. 17753 = 10B + 43T) (Assist.)		1,363.45
45744		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,533.00
45747		Mandible 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. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,487.45
45752		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17771 = 10B + 61T) (Assist.)		1,666.10
45753		Midfacial osteotomies — Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,676.10
45754		Midfacial osteotomies — Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17764 = 10B + 54T) (Assist.)		2,009.10
45755		Temporo-mandibular meniscectomy (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		282.90
45758		Temporo-mandibular joint, arthroplasty (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		506.25
45761		Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		575.95
45767		Hypertelorism, correction of, intra-cranial (Anaes. 17760 = 12B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,932.20
45770		Hypertelorism, correction of, sub-cranial (Anaes. 17730 = 10B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,480.10
45773		Treacher Collins Syndrome, periorbital correction of, with rib and iliac bone grafts (Anaes. 17735 = 10B + 25T) (Assist.)		1,348.90
45776		Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, intra-cranial (Anaes. 17745 = 12B + 33T) (Assist.)		1,348.90
45779		Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, extra-cranial (Anaes. 17725 = 12B + 13T) (Assist.)		991.65
45782		Fronto-orbital advancement, unilateral (Anaes. 17726 = 12B + 14T) (Assist.)		758.30
45785		Cranial vault reconstruction for oxycephaly, brachycephaly, turricephaly or similar condition — (bilateral fronto-orbital advancement) (Anaes. 17751 = 12B + 39T) (Assist.)		1,283.25
45788		Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of, (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,268.65
45791		Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		685.40
45794		Osseo-integration procedure — extra-oral, implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T)		387.65
45797		Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		143.50
Subgroup 14 — Hand surgery
46300		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		260.35
46303		Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.35
46306		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint — interposition arthroplasty of and including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		405.05
46307		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint — volar plate arthroplasty for traumatic deformity including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		405.05
46309		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 1 joint (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		405.05
46312		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 2 joints (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		520.80
46315		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 3 joints (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		694.30
46318		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 4 joints (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		868.00
46321		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 5 or more joints (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,041.60
46324		Carpal bone replacement arthroplasty including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		621.15
46325		Carpal bone replacement or resection arthroplasty using adjacent tendon or other soft tissue including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		648.10
46327		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		156.30
46330		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of, with ligamentous or capsular repair (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		266.25
46333		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous repair of, using free tissue graft or implant (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		433.95
46336		Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, synovectomy, capsulectomy or debridement of, not being a service associated with any other procedure related to that joint (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		202.55
46339		Extensor tendons or flexor tendons of hand or wrist, synovectomy of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		358.70
46342		Distal radioulnar joint or carpometacarpal joint or joints, synovectomy of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		358.70
46345		Distal radioulnar joint, reconstruction or stabilisation of, including fusion, or ligamentous arthroplasty and excision of distal ulna, when performed (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		433.95
46348		Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 1 digit (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		188.05
46351		Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 2 digits (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		280.65
46354		Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 3 digits (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		376.10
46357		Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 4 digits (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		468.70
46360		Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 5 digits (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		564.15
46363		Tendon sheath of hand or wrist, open operation on, for stenosing tenovaginitis (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		162.05
46366		Dupuytren’s contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for — each band (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		98.35
46369		Dupuytren’s contracture, palmar fasciectomy for — 1 hand (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		162.05
46372		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		329.20
46375		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		390.60
46378		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		520.80
46381		Interphalangeal joint, joint capsule release when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren’s contracture — each procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		231.40
46384		Z plasty (or similar local flap procedure) when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren’s contracture — 1 such procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		231.40
46387		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in that ray (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		477.35
46390		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		636.55
46393		Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes. 17714 = 3B + 11T) (Assist.)		737.75
46396		Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		253.55
46399		Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		398.35
46402		Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), including obtaining of graft material (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		398.35
46405		Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), involving internal fixation and including obtaining of graft material (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		486.10
46408		Tendon, reconstruction of, by tendon graft (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		532.35
46411		Flexor tendon pulley, reconstruction of, by graft (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		312.40
46414		Artificial tendon prosthesis, insertion of in preparation for tendon grafting (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		404.95
46417		Tendon transfer for restoration of hand function, each transfer (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		376.10
46420		Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, each tendon (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		157.40
46423		Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, each tendon (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		251.70
46426		Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		260.35
46429		Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		318.25
46432		Flexor tendon of hand, primary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		347.25
46435		Flexor tendon of hand, secondary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		405.05
46438		Mallet finger, closed pin fixation of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		104.15
46441		Mallet finger, open repair of, including pin fixation when performed (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		251.70
46442		Mallet finger with intra-articular fracture involving more than one-third of base of terminal phalanx — open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		216.05
46444		Boutonniere deformity without joint contracture, reconstruction of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		376.10
46447		Boutonniere deformity with joint contracture, reconstruction of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		468.70
46450		Extensor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		173.60
46453		Flexor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		289.35
46456		Finger, percutaneous tenotomy of (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		75.20
46459		Operation for osteomyelitis on distal phalanx (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		144.70
46462		Operation for osteomyelitis on middle or proximal phalanx, metacarpal or carpus (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.40
46464		Amputation of a supernumerary complete digit (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		173.60
46465		Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		173.60
46468		Amputation of 2 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		303.80
46471		Amputation of 3 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		433.95
46474		Amputation of 4 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		564.15
46477		Amputation of 5 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		694.30
46480		Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover, including metacarpal (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.35
46483		Revision of amputation stump to provide adequate soft tissue cover (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		231.40
46486		Nail bed, accurate reconstruction of nail bed laceration using magnification, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		173.60
46489		Nail bed, secondary exploration and accurate repair of nail bed deformity using magnification, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		202.55
46492		Contracture of digits of hand, flexor or extensor, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		277.75
46494		Ganglion of hand, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		169.15
46495		Ganglion or mucous cyst of distal digit, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		156.30
46498		Ganglion of flexor tendon sheath, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		169.15
46500		Ganglion of dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		202.55
46501		Ganglion of volar wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		253.20
46502		Recurrent ganglion of dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		233.00
46503		Recurrent ganglion of volar wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		291.10
46504		Neurovascular island flap, for pulp innervation (Anaes. 17719 = 8B + 11T) (Assist.)		850.60
46507		Digit or ray, transposition or transfer of, on vascular pedicle, complete procedure (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		989.45
46510		Macrodactyly, surgical reduction of enlarged elements — each digit (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		270.05
46513		Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, not being a service to which item 46516 applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		43.50
46516		Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		86.85
46519		Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces of hand, drainage of (excluding after‑care) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		108.70
46522		Flexor tendon sheath of finger or thumb — open operation and drainage for infection (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		324.00
46525		Pulp space infection, paronychia of hand, incision for, when performed in an operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		43.50
46528		Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
46531		Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		65.45
46534		Nail plate injury or deformity, radical excision of nail germinal matrix (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		181.15
Subgroup 15 — Orthopaedic
47000		Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		54.35
47003		Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		65.15
47006		Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		131.05
47009		Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 47012 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		130.40
47012		Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		260.75
47015		Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, not requiring general anaesthesia		65.15
47018		Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47021		Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		202.80
47024		Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction, not being a service associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47027		Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction, not being a service associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		202.80
47030		Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47033		Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		202.80
47036		Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		65.15
47039		Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		86.85
47042		Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		86.85
47045		Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		115.90
47048		Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		249.90
47051		Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		333.10
47054		Knee, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		249.90
47057		Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		97.75
47060		Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		130.40
47063		Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		195.55
47066		Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		260.75
47069		Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		54.35
47072		Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		72.35
47300		Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, including percutaneous fixation where used (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		65.15
47303		Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra‑articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		76.05
47306		Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		86.85
47309		Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra‑articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		108.70
47312		Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		97.75
47315		Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		112.25
47318		Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		130.40
47321		Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		162.90
47324		Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47327		Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra‑articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47330		Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		173.85
47333		Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra‑articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		217.20
47336		Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47339		Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47342		Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		173.85
47345		Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		217.20
47348		Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47351 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		72.35
47351		Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		181.15
47354		Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47357 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47357		Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		289.70
47360		Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47363 or 47366 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		101.45
47363		Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		152.05
47366		Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		202.80
47369		Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles’, Smith’s or Barton’s fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47372 or 47375 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47372		Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles’, Smith’s or Barton’s fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		217.20
47375		Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles’, Smith’s or Barton’s fracture, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		289.70
47378		Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47381, 47384, 47385 or 47386 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47381		Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		195.55
47384		Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		260.75
47385		Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		224.50
47386		Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by open reduction or internal fixation (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		362.10
47387		Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47390 or 47393 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
47390		Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		315.05
47393		Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		420.05
47396		Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47399 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		144.85
47399		Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		289.70
47402		Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, involving excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		217.20
47405		Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed management of (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		144.85
47408		Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open management of, including internal fixation and excision where performed (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		289.70
47411		Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, not being a service to which item 47417 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		86.85
47414		Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T)		173.85
47417		Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		202.80
47420		Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		398.35
47423		Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47426, 47429 or 47432 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		166.50
47426		Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		249.90
47429		Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		333.10
47432		Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		416.45
47435		Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		318.70
47438		Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		507.05
47441		Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		633.75
47444		Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47447 or 47450 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		173.85
47447		Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		260.75
47450		Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		347.65
47451		Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		419.10
47453		Humerus, distal, (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47456 or 47459 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		202.80
47456		Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		304.30
47459		Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		405.60
47462		Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47465 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		86.85
47465		Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)		173.85
47466		Sternum, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47467 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		86.85
47467		Sternum, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		173.85
47468		Scapula, neck or glenoid region of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		333.10
47471		Ribs (1 or more), treatment of fracture of — each attendance		33.00
47474		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum		144.85
47477		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum		181.15
47480		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring traction (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T) (Assist.)		362.10
47483		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring control by external fixation (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		434.55
47486		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of anterior segment, including diastasis of pubic symphysis (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		724.25
47489		Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of posterior segment (including sacro-iliac joint), with or without fixation of anterior segment (Anaes. 17726 = 8B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,086.40
47492		Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)		181.15
47495		Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring traction (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) (Assist.)		362.10
47498		Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring internal fixation, with or without traction (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		543.20
47501		Acetabulum, treatment of single column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes. 17720 = 6B + 14T) (Assist.)		724.25
47504		Acetabulum, treatment of T-shape fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes. 17724 = 6B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,086.40
47507		Acetabulum, treatment of transverse fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes. 17724 = 6B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,086.40
47510		Acetabulum, treatment of double column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes. 17724 = 6B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,086.40
47513		Sacro-iliac joint disruption, treatment of, requiring internal fixation, being a service associated with a service to which items 47501 to 47510 apply (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		289.70
47516		Femur, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		333.10
47519		Femur, treatment of trochanteric or subcapital fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		666.35
47522		Femur, treatment of subcapital fracture of, by hemi‑arthroplasty (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		579.45
47525		Femur, treatment of fracture of, for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		666.35
47528		Femur, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		579.45
47531		Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		738.75
47534		Femur, condylar region of, treatment of intra-articular (T-shaped condylar) fracture of, requiring internal fixation, with or without internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		832.90
47537		Femur, condylar region of, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47534 applies (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		333.10
47540		Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T)		166.50
47543		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, not being a service to which item 47546 or 47549 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		173.85
47546		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		260.75
47549		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		347.65
47552		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, not being a service to which item 47555 or 47558 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		289.70
47555		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		434.55
47558		Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
47561		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47564, 47567, 47570 or 47573 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		210.00
47564		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		315.05
47565		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		548.00
47566		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		698.60
47567		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		365.70
47570		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		420.05
47573		Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		525.05
47576		Fibula, treatment of fracture of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		86.85
47579		Patella, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47582 or 47585 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		123.15
47582		Patella, treatment of fracture of, by excision of patella or pole with reattachment of tendon (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		253.55
47585		Patella, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		325.95
47588		Knee 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 1 or more ligaments (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
47591		Knee 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 1 or more ligaments (Anaes. 17720 = 5B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,231.35
47594		Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47597 applies (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		166.50
47597		Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		249.90
47600		Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		333.10
47603		Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of more than 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		434.55
47606		Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47609, 47612, 47615 or 47618 applies, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		181.15
47609		Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		271.60
47612		Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		315.05
47615		Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		362.10
47618		Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		452.70
47621		Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		315.05
47624		Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		434.55
47627		Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		123.15
47630		Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		260.75
47633		Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		86.85
47636		Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47639		Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		173.85
47642		Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		115.90
47645		Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		173.85
47648		Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		231.65
47651		Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		181.15
47654		Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) (Assist.)		271.60
47657		Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		362.10
47663		Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		108.70
47666		Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		181.15
47672		Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		86.85
47678		Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		130.40
47681		Spine (excluding sacrum), treatment of fracture of transverse process, vertebral body, or posterior elements — each attendance		33.00
47684		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers (Anaes. 17714 = 10B + 4T) (Assist.)		579.45
47687		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with spinal cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, and including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.)		1,013.95
47690		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (Anaes. 17714 = 10B + 4T) (Assist.)		796.70
47693		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation, including up to 14 days post‑operative care (Assist.)		1,013.95
47696		Spine, reduction of fracture or dislocation of, without cord involvement, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17714 = 10B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.70
47699		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation without cord involvement requiring open reduction with or without internal fixation (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,158.85
47702		Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation with cord involvement requiring open reduction with or without internal fixation, including up to 14 days post-operative care (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,448.60
47703		Skull, treatment of fracture of, each attendance		33.00
47705		Skull calipers, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		217.20
47708		Plaster jacket, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		166.50
47711		Halo, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		246.30
47714		Halo, application of, in addition to spinal fusion for scoliosis, or other conditions (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		184.70
47717		Halo-thoracic traction — application of both halo and thoracic jacket (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		325.95
47720		Halo-femoral traction, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		325.95
47723		Halo-femoral traction in conjunction with a major spine operation (Anaes. 17711 = 6B + 5T) (Assist.)		325.95
47726		Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service — autogenous — small quantity (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		108.70
47729		Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service — autogenous — large quantity (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		181.15
47732		Vascularised pedicle bone graft, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		289.70
47735		Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47738 or 47741 applies — each attendance		33.00
47738		Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		181.15
47741		Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		369.45
47753		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		312.85
47756		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		312.85
47762		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		183.75
47765		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		301.65
47768		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		369.45
47771		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		424.50
47774		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		335.20
47777		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		335.20
47780		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.65
47783		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.65
47786		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		552.95
47789		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		552.95
47900		Bone cyst, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		130.40
47903		Epicondylitis, open operation for (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		181.15
47904		Digital nail of toe, removal of, not being a service to which item 47906 applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		43.50
47906		Digital nail of toe, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		86.85
47912		Pulp space infection, paronychia of foot, incision for, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		43.50
47915		Ingrowing nail of toe, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		130.40
47916		Ingrowing nail of toe, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		65.45
47918		Ingrowing toenail, radical excision of nailbed (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		181.15
47920		Bone growth stimulator, insertion of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		292.95
47921		Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		86.85
47924		Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of requiring incision and suture, not being a service to which item 47927 or 47930 applies — per bone (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		28.95
47927		Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility — per bone (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		108.70
47930		Plate, rod or nail and associated wires, pins or screws, 1 or more of, all of which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47924 or 47927 applies — per bone (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		202.80
47933		Exostosis of small bone, excision of, including simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		159.30
47936		Exostosis of large bone, excision of (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T) (Assist.)		195.55
47948		External fixation, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		123.15
47951		External fixation, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		144.85
47954		Tendon, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		289.70
47957		Tendon, large, lengthening of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		217.20
47960		Tenotomy, subcutaneous, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		101.45
47963		Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		166.50
47966		Tendon or ligament transfer, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		333.10
47969		Tenosynovectomy, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		202.80
47972		Tendon sheath, open operation for teno-vaginitis, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		162.05
47975		Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		283.95
47978		Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		172.50
47981		Forearm, calf or interosseous muscle space of hand, decompression fasciotomy of, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		115.75
47982		Forage (Drill decompression), of neck or head of femur, or both (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		280.75
48200		Femur, bone graft to (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
48203		Femur, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		702.55
48206		Tibia, bone graft to (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.00
48209		Tibia, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		557.65
48212		Humerus, bone graft to (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.00
48215		Humerus, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		557.65
48218		Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		435.00
48221		Radius and ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		579.45
48224		Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		289.70
48227		Radius or ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		376.65
48230		Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		325.95
48233		Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		470.80
48236		Scaphoid, bone graft to, for mal-union, including osteotomy, bone graft and internal fixation (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		615.65
48239		Bone graft, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		340.40
48242		Bone graft, with internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		470.80
48400		Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which item 49848 or 49851 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		253.55
48403		Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		398.35
48406		Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		253.55
48409		Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		398.35
48412		Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		485.20
48415		Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		615.65
48418		Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		485.20
48421		Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		615.65
48424		Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes. 17715 = 6B + 9T) (Assist.)		579.45
48427		Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17717 = 6B + 11T) (Assist.)		702.55
48500		Femur, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		253.55
48503		Tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		253.55
48506		Femur, tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		376.65
48509		Epiphysiodesis, staple arrest of hemi-epiphysis (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		181.15
48512		Epiphysiolysis, operation to prevent closure of plate (Anaes. 17716 = 4B + 12T) (Assist.)		688.00
48600		Spine, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		72.35
48603		Spine, manipulation of, under epidural anaesthesia, with or without steroid injection, where the manipulation and the administration of the epidural anaesthetic are performed by the same medical practitioner in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which item 48600 or 50115 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		108.70
48606		Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for (without instrumentation) (Anaes. 17732 = 13B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
48609		Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using Harrington or other non-segmental fixation (Anaes. 17732 = 13B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,267.50
48612		Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke, Luque, or similar) (Anaes. 17738 = 13B + 25T) (Assist.)		1,883.15
48613		Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction using separate anterior and posterior approaches (Anaes. 17743 = 13B + 30T) (Assist.)		2,678.60
48615		Scoliosis, re-exploration for, involving adjustment or removal of instrumentation or simple bone grafting procedure (Anaes. 17723 = 13B + 10T) (Assist.)		340.40
48618		Scoliosis, revision of failed scoliosis surgery, involving more than 1 of multiple osteotomy, fusion or instrumentation (Anaes. 17734 = 13B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,883.15
48621		Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke, or similar) — not more than 4 levels (Anaes. 17734 = 13B + 21T) (Assist.)		1,231.35
48624		Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) — more than 4 levels (Anaes. 17738 = 13B + 25T) (Assist.)		1,521.05
48627		Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, combined with segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke or similar) down to and including pelvis (Anaes. 17738 = 13B + 25T) (Assist.)		1,955.55
48630		Scoliosis, requiring anterior decompression of spinal cord with resection of vertebrae including bone graft and instrumentation in the presence of spinal cord involvement (Anaes. 17738 = 13B + 25T) (Assist.)		2,172.80
48632		Scoliosis, congenital, vertebral resection and fusion for (Anaes. 17738 = 13B + 25T) (Assist.)		1,201.10
48636		Percutaneous lumbar discectomy, 1 or more levels (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		622.80
48639		Vertebral body, total or sub-total excision of, including bone grafting or other form of fixation (Anaes. 17733 = 10B + 23T) (Assist.)		1,050.20
48640		Vertebral body, disease of, excision and spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction utilising separate anterior and posterior approaches (Anaes. 17743 = 13B + 30T) (Assist.)		2,678.60
48642		Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies — 1 or 2 levels (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		615.65
48645		Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies — more than 2 levels (Anaes. 17723 = 10B + 13T) (Assist.)		832.90
48648		Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) — 1 or 2 levels (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		832.90
48651		Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) — more than 2 levels (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,158.85
48654		Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy — 1 level (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		832.90
48657		Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy — more than 1 level (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,158.85
48660		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		832.90
48663		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — principal surgeon (Anaes. 17724 = 12B + 12T) (Assist.)		622.80
48666		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — assisting surgeon (Assist.)		376.65
48669		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (Anaes. 17726 = 12B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,122.65
48672		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — principal surgeon (Anaes. 17726 = 12B + 14T) (Assist.)		840.25
48675		Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — assisting surgeon (Assist.)		507.05
48678		Spine, simple internal fixation of, involving 1 or more of facetal screw, wire loop or similar, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		435.00
48681		Spine, non-segmental internal fixation of (Harrington or similar), other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		724.25
48684		Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies — 1 or 2 levels (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		724.25
48687		Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply — 3 or 4 levels (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
48690		Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply — more than 4 levels (Anaes. 17727 = 10B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,158.85
48900		Shoulder, excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff or both (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		217.20
48903		Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		434.55
48906		Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff, or both — not being a service associated with a service to which item 48900 applies (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		434.55
48909		Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 48903 applies (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
48912		Shoulder, arthrotomy of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		253.55
48915		Shoulder, hemi-arthroplasty of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
48918		Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty of, including any associated rotator cuff repair (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,158.85
48921		Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,195.05
48924		Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of, requiring bone graft to scapula or humerus, or both (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,376.20
48927		Shoulder prosthesis, removal of (Anaes. 17715 = 9B + 6T) (Assist.)		282.40
48930		Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for recurrent anterior or posterior dislocation (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		579.45
48933		Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability, anterior or posterior (or both) repair when performed (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		760.50
48936		Shoulder, synovectomy of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		579.45
48939		Shoulder, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		832.90
48942		Shoulder, arthrodesis of, including removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (Anaes. 17725 = 9B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,086.40
48945		Shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
48948		Shoulder, 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 (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		470.80
48951		Shoulder, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromioplasty — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		688.00
48954		Shoulder, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, including release of contracture when performed — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		724.25
48957		Shoulder, arthroscopic stabilisation of, for recurrent instability including labral repair or reattachment when performed — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		832.90
48960		Shoulder, 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 (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		724.25
49100		Elbow, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		253.55
49103		Elbow, ligamentous stabilisation of (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		543.20
49106		Elbow, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		724.25
49109		Elbow, total synovectomy of (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T) (Assist.)		543.20
49112		Elbow, silastic or other replacement of radial head (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		543.20
49115		Elbow, total joint replacement of (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		869.10
49118		Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		210.00
49121		Elbow, arthroscopic surgery involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect, removal of loose body; release of contracture or adhesions; chondroplasty; or osteoplasty — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		470.80
49200		Wrist, arthrodesis of, including bone graft, with or without internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		630.05
49203		Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, including bone graft (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		470.80
49206		Wrist, proximal carpectomy of, including styloidectomy when performed (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		434.55
49209		Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		579.45
49212		Wrist, arthrotomy of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		181.15
49215		Wrist, reconstruction of, including repair of single or multiple ligaments or capsules, including associated arthrotomy (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		499.80
49218		Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or both (including biopsy) — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		210.00
49221		Wrist, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect; removal of loose body, release of adhesions; local synovectomy; or debridement of one area — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		470.80
49224		Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of 2 or more distinct areas; or osteoplasty including excision of the distal ulna; or total synovectomy (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		543.20
49227		Wrist, arthroscopic pinning of osteochondral fragment or stabilisation procedure for ligamentous disruption — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		543.20
49300		Sacro-iliac joint — arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17718 = 8B + 10T) (Assist.)		401.00
49303		Hip, arthrotomy of, including lavage, drainage or biopsy when performed (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) (Assist.)		420.05
49306		Hip-arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		832.90
49309		Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (Austin Moore or similar (non cement)) (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
49312		Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (cemented, porous coated or similar) (Anaes. 17716 = 6B + 10T) (Assist.)		724.25
49315		Hip, arthroplasty of, unipolar or bipolar (Anaes. 17712 = 6B + 6T) (Assist.)		651.90
49318		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including minor bone grafting (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
49319		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed — bilateral (Anaes. 17733 = 14B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,781.15
49321		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including major bone grafting, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17721 = 10B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,231.35
49324		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure including removal of prosthesis (Anaes. 17724 = 10B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,448.60
49327		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to acetabulum, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,665.85
49330		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to femur, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,665.85
49333		Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to both acetabulum and femur, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17727 = 10B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,883.15
49336		Hip, treatment of a fracture of the femur where revision total hip replacement is required as part of the treatment of the fracture (not including intra-operative fracture), being a service associated with a service to which items 49324 to 49333 apply (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		275.20
49339		Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of proximal femur greater than 5 cm in length (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,136.55
49342		Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of acetabulum (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,136.55
49345		Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of both femur and acetabulum (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		2,535.00
49346		Hip, revision arthroplasty with replacement of acetabular liner or ceramic head, not requiring removal of femoral component or acetabular shell (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		651.90
49348		Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		123.15
49351		Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast — each attendance (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		43.50
49354		Hip, congenital dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		651.90
49357		Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding after‑care) (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		272.95
49360		Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		264.60
49363		Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		318.65
49366		Hip, arthroscopic surgery of (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		470.80
49500		Knee, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of; capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or foreign body (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		289.70
49503		Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patello-femoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this group applies) — any 1 procedure (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		376.65
49506		Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patello-femoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this group applies) — any 2 or more procedures (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		564.95
49509		Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
49512		Knee, arthrodesis of, with removal of prosthesis (Anaes. 17716 = 4B + 12T) (Assist.)		832.90
49515		Knee, removal of prosthesis, cemented or uncemented, including associated cement, as the first stage of a 2 stage procedure (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		651.90
49517		Knee, hemiarthroplasty of (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		928.05
49518		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of (Anaes. 17717 = 7B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
49519		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed — bilateral (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,781.15
49521		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17718 = 7B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,231.35
49524		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur and tibia, including obtaining of graft (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,448.60
49527		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,231.35
49530		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Anaes. 17723 = 7B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,521.05
49533		Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to both femur and tibia, including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Anaes. 17725 = 7B + 18T) (Assist.)		1,738.30
49534		Knee, patello-femoral joint of, total replacement arthroplasty as a primary procedure (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		345.75
49536		Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability (open or arthroscopic, or both) involving either cruciate or collateral ligaments, including notchplasty when performed (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		724.25
49539		Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty when performed and surgery to other internal derangements, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		724.25
49542		Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
49545		Knee, revision arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		579.45
49548		Knee, revision of patello-femoral stabilisation (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T) (Assist.)		724.25
49551		Knee, revision of procedures to which item 49536, 49539 or 49542 applies (Anaes. 17716 = 4B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,013.95
49554		Knee, revision of total replacement of, by anatomic specific allograft of tibia or femur (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,448.60
49557		Knee, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy, simple trimming of meniscal margin or plica) — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
49558		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: debridement, osteoplasty or chrondroplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		210.00
49559		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving chrondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant; including any associated debridement or oestoplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		314.35
49560		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		424.35
49561		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of; meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes associated debridement, osteoplasty or chrondoplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		518.60
49562		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes chondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant and associated debridement or osteoplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		565.80
49563		Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of meniscus repair, osteochondral graft; or chondral graft — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		612.90
49564		Knee, patello-femoral stabilisation of, combined arthroscopic and open procedure, including lateral release, medial capsulorrhaphy and tendon transfer (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		706.95
49566		Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
49569		Knee, mobilisation for post-traumatic stiffness, by multiple muscle or tendon release (quadricepsplasty) (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		579.45
49700		Ankle, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
49703		Ankle, arthroscopic surgery of (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		470.80
49706		Ankle, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of: lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		253.55
49709		Ankle, ligamentous stabilisation of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		543.20
49712		Ankle, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		579.45
49715		Ankle, total joint replacement of (Anaes. 17721 = 7B + 14T) (Assist.)		869.10
49718		Ankle, Achilles’ tendon or other major tendon, repair of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		289.70
49721		Ankle, Achilles’ tendon rupture managed by non‑operative treatment		181.15
49724		Ankle, Achilles’ tendon, secondary repair or reconstruction of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		507.05
49727		Ankle, Achilles’ tendon, operation for lengthening (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		217.20
49800		Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, primary repair of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		101.45
49803		Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, secondary repair of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T)		130.40
49806		Foot, subcutaneous tenotomy of, 1 or more tendons (Anaes. 17704 = 3B + 1T)		101.45
49809		Foot, open tenotomy of, with or without tenoplasty (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		166.50
49812		Foot, tendon or ligament transplantation of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		333.10
49815		Foot, triple arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17712 = 3B + 9T) (Assist.)		579.45
49818		Foot, excision of calcaneal spur (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T) (Assist.)		210.00
49821		Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller’s or similar procedure) — unilateral (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		333.10
49824		Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller’s or similar procedure) — bilateral (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		583.05
49827		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon — unilateral (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		362.10
49830		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon — bilateral (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		633.75
49833		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed — unilateral (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		398.35
49836		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed — bilateral (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		688.00
49837		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation if performed — unilateral (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		497.95
49838		Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation if performed — bilateral (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		860.00
49839		Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty — unilateral (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		398.35
49842		Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty — bilateral (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		688.00
49845		Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso-phalangeal joint (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		362.10
49848		Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		123.15
49851		Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe with internal fixation (Anaes. 17706 = 3B + 3T)		159.30
49854		Foot, radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy of (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		289.70
49857		Foot, metatarso-phalangeal joint replacement (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		267.95
49860		Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, single joint (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		217.20
49863		Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, 2 or more joints (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		325.95
49866		Foot, neurectomy for plantar or digital neuritis (Morton’s or Bett’s syndrome) (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		231.65
49878		Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, splint or manipulation — each attendance (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)		43.50
50100		Joint, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy), not being a service to which another item in this group applies and not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		210.00
50102		Joint, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		470.80
50103		Joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		253.55
50104		Joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		240.20
50106		Joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		362.10
50109		Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		362.10
50112		Cicatricial flexion or extension contraction of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		277.75
50115		Joint or joints, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		108.70
50118		Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		333.10
50121		Greater trochanter, transplantation of ileopsoas tendon to (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		651.90
50124		Joint or other synovial cavity, aspiration of, or injection into, or both of these procedures; payable on not more than 25 occasions in any 12 month period (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		22.80
50125		Joint or other synovial cavity, aspiration of, or injection into, or both of these procedures — where it can be demonstrated that a 26th or subsequent treatment (including any treatments to which item 50124 applies) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes. 17705 = 4B + 1T)		22.80
50127		Joint or joints, arthroplasty of, by any technique not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes. 17715 = 4B + 11T) (Assist.)		540.45
50130		Joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		240.20
50200		Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, biopsy of (not including after‑care) (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		144.85
50203		Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		318.70
50206		Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes. 17710 = 4B + 6T) (Assist.)		470.80
50209		Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes. 17711 = 4B + 7T) (Assist.)		579.45
50212		Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, without reconstruction (Anaes. 17719 = 8B + 11T) (Assist.)		1,267.50
50215		Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, with intercalary reconstruction (prosthesis, allograft or autograft) (Anaes. 17722 = 8B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,593.45
50218		Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		2,100.45
50221		Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of (Anaes. 17724 = 8B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,955.55
50224		Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of, with reconstruction by prosthesis, allograft or autograft (Anaes. 17727 = 8B + 19T) (Assist.)		2,172.80
50227		Malignant bone tumour, enbloc resection of, with massive anatomic specific allograft or autograft, with or without prosthetic replacement (Anaes. 17732 = 8B + 24T) (Assist.)		2,535.00
50230		Benign tumour, resection of, requiring anatomic specific allograft, with or without internal fixation (Anaes. 17719 = 7B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,303.70
50233		Malignant tumour, amputation for, hemipelvectomy or interscapulo-thoracic (Anaes. 17739 = 15B + 24T) (Assist.)		1,665.85
50236		Malignant tumour, amputation for, hip disarticulation, shoulder disarticulation or proximal third femur (Anaes. 17729 = 9B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,303.70
50239		Malignant tumour, amputation for, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		869.10
50300		Joint deformity, slow correction of, using ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances — payable only once in any 12 month period (Anaes. 17718 = 4B + 14T) (Assist.)		890.60
50303		Limb lengthening, up to and including 5 cm, requiring slow distraction under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, with or without application of a ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances — payable only once in any 12 month period (Anaes. 17721 = 4B + 17T) (Assist.)		1,215.90
50306		Limb lengthening, where the lengthening is bipolar, or bone transport is performed or where the fixator is extended to correct an adjacent joint deformity (Anaes. 17734 = 4B + 30T) (Assist.)		1,898.55
50309		Ring fixator or similar device, adjustment of, with or without insertion or removal of fixation pins, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service to which item 50303 or 50306 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		234.60
50312		Ankle, synovectomy of (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		538.65
50315		Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		533.30
50318		Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T) (Assist.)		533.30
50321		Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T) (Assist.)		714.60
50324		Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of, revision procedure (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,018.65
50327		Talipes equinovarus, bilateral procedures (Anaes. 17718 = 3B + 15T) (Assist.)		1,242.55
50330		Talipes equinovarus, or talus, vertical congenital — post operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service to which item 50315, 50318, 50321, 50324 or 50327 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		175.95
50333		Tarsal coalition, excision of, with interposition of muscle, fat graft or similar graft (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		474.60
50336		Talus, vertical, congenital, combined anterior and posterior reconstruction (Anaes. 17716 = 3B + 13T) (Assist.)		709.30
50339		Foot and ankle, tibialis anterior tendon (split or whole) transfer to lateral column (Anaes. 17710 = 3B + 7T) (Assist.)		432.00
50342		Foot and ankle, tibialis or tibialis posterior tendon transfer, through the interosseous membrane to anterior or posterior aspect of foot (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		501.30
50345		Hyperextension deformity of toe, release incorporating V-Y plasty of skin, lengthening of extensor tendons and release of capsule contracture (Anaes. 17708 = 3B + 5T) (Assist.)		266.70
50348		Knee, deformity of, post-operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 3B + 4T)		175.95
50351		Hip, congenital or developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes. 17720 = 6B + 14T) (Assist.)		767.95
50354		Tibia, pseudarthrosis of, congenital, resection and internal fixation (Anaes. 17715 = 3B + 12T) (Assist.)		1,007.95
50357		Knee, leg or thigh, rectus femoris tendon transfer or medial or lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		432.00
50360		Knee, leg or thigh, combined medial and lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		501.30
50363		Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, unilateral (Anaes. 17712 = 4B + 8T) (Assist.)		384.05
50366		Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, bilateral (Anaes. 17718 = 4B + 14T) (Assist.)		672.00
50369		Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, unilateral (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		501.30
50372		Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, bilateral (Anaes. 17720 = 4B + 16T) (Assist.)		879.95
50375		Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, unilateral (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		384.05
50378		Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, bilateral (Anaes. 17718 = 4B + 14T) (Assist.)		672.00
50381		Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, unilateral (Anaes. 17714 = 4B + 10T) (Assist.)		501.30
50384		Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, bilateral (Anaes. 17722 = 4B + 18T) (Assist.)		879.95
50387		Hip, iliopsoas tendon transfer to greater trochanter, or transfer of abdominal musculature to greater trochanter, or transfer or adductors to ischium (Anaes. 17716 = 4B + 12T) (Assist.)		501.30
50390		Perthes, cerebral palsy, or other neuromuscular conditions, affecting hips or knees, application of cast under general anaesthesia, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17709 = 3B + 6T)		175.95
50393		Pelvis, bone graft or shelf procedures for acetabular dysplasia (Anaes. 17720 = 6B + 14T) (Assist.)		650.60
50394		Acetabular dysplasia, treatment of, by multiple peri‑acetabular osteotomy, including internal fixation where performed (Anaes. 17728 = 10B + 18T) (Assist.)		2,136.55
50396		Hand, congenital abnormalities or duplication of digits, amputation or splitting of phalanx or phalanges, with ligament or joint reconstruction (Anaes. 17711 = 3B + 8T) (Assist.)		357.35
50399		Forearm, radial aplasia or dysplasia (radial club hand), centralisation or radialisation of (Anaes. 17727 = 3B + 24T) (Assist.)		709.30
50402		Torticollis, bipolar release of sternocleidomastoid muscle and associated soft tissue (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		325.35
50405		Elbow, flexorplasty, or tendon transfer to restore elbow function (Anaes. 17713 = 3B + 10T) (Assist.)		442.65
50408		Shoulder, congenital or developmental dislocation, open reduction of (Anaes. 17721 = 5B + 16T) (Assist.)		767.95
50411		Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the femur by resection of the distal femur and proximal tibia followed by knee fusion (Anaes. 17721 = 5B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,007.95
50414		Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the femur by resection of the distal femur and proximal tibia followed by knee fusion and rotationplasty (Anaes. 17732 = 5B + 27T) (Assist.)		1,359.90
50417		Lower 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 (Anaes. 17727 = 5B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,007.95
50420		Patella, congenital dislocation of, reconstruction of the quadriceps (Anaes. 17720 = 4B + 16T) (Assist.)		831.95
50423		Tibia, fibula or both, congenital deficiency of, transfer of the fibula to tibia, with internal fixation (Anaes. 17720 = 4B + 16T) (Assist.)		767.95
50426		Diaphyseal aclasia, removal of lesion or lesions from bone — 1 approach (Anaes. 17714 = 6B + 8T) (Assist.)		357.35
Group T9 — Assistance at operations
51300		Assistance at any operation under an item in Group T8 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the fee does not exceed $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations under items in Group T8 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $429.55		66.40
51303		Assistance at any operation under an item in Group T8 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the fee exceeds $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations under items in Group T8 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $429.55		Amount under rule 32
51306		Assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section		95.95
51309		Assistance at a series or combination of operations which have been identified by the word ‘Assist.’ and assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section		Amount under rule 33
51312		Assistance at any interventional obstetric procedure covered by items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615, 16627 and 16633		Amount under rule 37
51315		Assistance at cataract and intraocular lens surgery covered by item 42698,42701, 42702, 42704 or 42707, when performed in association with services covered by item 42551 to 42569, 42653, 42656, 42746, 42749, 42752, 42776 or 42779		209.55
51318		Assistance at cataract and intraocular lens surgery where patient has: (a) total loss of vision, including no potential for central vision, in the fellow eye; or (b) previous significant surgical complication in the fellow eye; or (c) pseudo exfoliation, subluxed lens, iridodonesis, phacodonesis, retinal detachment, corneal scarring, pre-existing uveitis, bound down miosed pupil, nanophthalmos, spherophakia, Marfan’s syndrome, homocysteinuria or previous blunt trauma causing intraocular damage		138.30
Oral and maxillofacial services
Group O1 — Consultations
51700		Professional attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home where the patient is referred to him or her		65.80
51703		Professional attendance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home where the patient is referred to him or her		33.00
Group O2 — Assistance at operation
51800		Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the fee does not exceed $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations in Groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $429.55		66.40
51803		Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the fee exceeds $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations in Groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ‘Assist.’ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $429.55		Amount under rule 32
Group O3 — General surgery
52000		Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7 cm long), superficial (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		63.45
52003		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		90.40
52006		Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 cm long), superficial (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		90.40
52009		Skin 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. 17709 = 4B + 5T)		142.90
52012		Superficial foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		18.05
52015		Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		84.60
52018		Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.90
52021		Aspiration 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. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		22.70
52024		Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		40.15
52027		Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		115.20
52030		Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		69.20
52033		Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		141.45
52034		Premalignant lesions of the oral mucous, treatment by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy		33.00
52036		Tumour, 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. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		97.70
52039		Tumours, 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. 17707 = 4B + 3T) (Assist.)		250.80
52042		Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		132.70
52045		Tumour, 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 where a tumour or cyst has been proven by positive histopathology), ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies, involving muscle, bone, or other deep tissue (Anaes. 17707 = 4B + 3T)		189.60
52048		Tumour 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 where a tumour or cyst has been proven by positive histopathology), removal of, requiring wide excision, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		285.75
52051		Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Anaes. 17708 = 4B + 4T) (Assist.)		386.40
52054		Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) (Assist.)		452.10
52055		Haematoma, abscess or cellulitis not requiring a general anaesthesia, incision with drainage of (excluding after‑care)		21.00
52057		Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, incision with drainage of (excluding after‑care), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		125.40
52060		Muscle, excision of (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		145.70
52063		Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		274.15
52066		Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		342.70
52069		Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		152.75
52072		Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		45.20
52075		Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		115.20
52078		Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		227.45
52081		Tongue tie, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		35.75
52084		Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, division or excision of frenulum, in a person aged not less than 2 years (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		91.90
52087		Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)		157.50
52090		Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for osteomyelitis — 1 bone (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		274.15
52092		Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes. 17719 = 12B + 7T) (Assist.)		357.30
52096		Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		86.85
52099		Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, per bone, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52102 or 52105 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		108.70
52102		Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility, per bone (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		108.70
52105		Plate, 1 or more of, and associated screw and wire which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, per bone, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52099 or 52102 applies (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		202.80
52106		Arch bars, 1 or more, which were inserted for dental fixation purposes to the maxilla or mandible, removal of, requiring general anaesthesia where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		83.80
52108		Lip, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		250.80
52111		Vermilionectomy (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		250.80
52114		Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		452.10
52117		Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		538.10
52120		Mandible, hemimandiblectomy of, including condylectomy where performed (Anaes. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		634.35
52122		Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction of, or maxilla reconstruction of, with bone graft, plate, tray or alloplast, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52123 applies (Anaes. 17722 = 10B + 12T) (Assist.)		636.40
52123		Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes. 17735 = 10B + 25T) (Assist.)		720.55
52126		Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		692.75
52129		Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes. 17735 = 10B + 25T) (Assist.)		927.25
52132		Tracheostomy (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)		183.75
52135		Post-operative or post-nasal haemorrhage, or both, control of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		111.05
52138		Maxillary artery, ligation of (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		342.70
52141		Facial, mandibular or lingual artery or vein or artery and vein, ligation of, not being a service to which item 52138 applies (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) (Assist.)		341.30
52144		Foreign body, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		318.15
52147		Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		300.25
52148		Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		530.65
Group O4 — Plastic and reconstructive
52300		Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or mucosa (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		218.75
52303		Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with buccal pad of fat (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		312.30
52306		Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		463.55
52309		Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		157.50
52312		Free grafting (mucosa, split skin or connective tissue) to 1 defect, including elective dissection (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		218.75
52315		Free grafting, full thickness, to 1 defect (mucosa or skin) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		364.55
52318		Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies — Autogenous — small quantity (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		108.70
52319		Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies — Autogenous — large quantity (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		180.85
52321		Foreign implant (non-biological), insertion of, for contour reconstruction of pathological deformity, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52624 applies (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.55
52324		Direct flap repair, using tongue, first stage (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		364.55
52327		Direct flap repair, using tongue, second stage (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		180.85
52330		Palatal defect (oro-nasal fistula), plastic closure of, including services to which item 52300, 52303, 52306 or 52324 applies (Anaes. 17716 = 7B + 9T) (Assist.)		601.60
52333		Cleft palate, primary repair (Anaes. 17715 = 7B + 8T) (Assist.)		601.60
52336		Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		376.00
52337		Alveolar cleft (congenital) unilateral, grafting of, including plastic closure of associated oro-nasal fistulae and ridge augmentation (Anaes. 17714 = 7B + 7T) (Assist.)		822.50
52339		Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes. 17713 = 7B + 6T) (Assist.)		428.20
52342		Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17718 = 10B + 8T) (Assist.)		743.75
52345		Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17720 = 10B + 10T) (Assist.)		838.80
52348		Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17725 = 10B + 15T) (Assist.)		947.90
52351		Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,064.45
52354		Mandible 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. 17729 = 10B + 19T) (Assist.)		1,079.10
52357		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,214.90
52360		Mandible 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. 17726 = 10B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,239.45
52363		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17732 = 10B + 22T) (Assist.)		1,394.20
52366		Mandible 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. 17753 = 10B + 43T) (Assist.)		1,363.45
52369		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,533.00
52372		Mandible 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. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,487.45
52375		Mandible 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 rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17771 = 10B + 61T) (Assist.)		1,666.10
52378		Genioplasty including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		575.95
52379		Face, contour reconstruction of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		983.45
52380		Midfacial osteotomies — Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes. 17758 = 10B + 48T) (Assist.)		1,676.10
52382		Midfacial osteotomies — Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar‑Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes. 17764 = 10B + 54T) (Assist.)		2,009.10
52420		Mandible, fixation by intermaxillary wiring, excluding wiring for obesity		185.50
Group O5 — Preprosthetic
52600		Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		260.30
52603		Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		248.75
52606		Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T)		189.75
52609		Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — less than 5 lesions (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		248.75
52612		Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — 5 to 20 lesions (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		312.30
52615		Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — more than 20 lesions (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		387.65
52618		Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral or bilateral (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		451.15
52621		Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		451.15
52624		Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both — unilateral (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		364.45
52626		Alveolar ridge augmentation — unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge region for (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		223.45
52627		Osseo-integration procedure — extra oral implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		387.65
52630		Osseo-integration procedure — fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		143.50
52633		Osseo-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. 17711 = 6B + 5T)		387.65
52636		Osseo-integration procedure — fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures placed following resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes. 17706 = 4B + 2T)		143.50
Group O6 — Neurosurgical
52800		Neurolysis by open operation, without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52803 applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) (Assist.)		212.90
52803		Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		306.55
52806		Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		212.90
52809		Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		364.55
52812		Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		520.70
52815		Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 4B + 9T) (Assist.)		549.50
52818		Nerve, transposition of (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		364.55
52821		Nerve graft to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17718 = 5B + 13T) (Assist.)		792.50
52824		Peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, cryosurgery of, for pain relief (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		341.30
Group O7 — Ear, nose and throat
53000		Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		25.00
53003		Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility — not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)
53003				70.80
53006		Antrostomy (radical) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		401.00
53009		Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		227.45
53012		Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)		90.40
53015		Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		452.10
53016		Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) (Assist.)		371.80
53018		Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		105.00
53019		Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (Anaes. 17717 = B + 12T) (Assist.)		446.85
Group O8 — Temporomandibular joint
53200		Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, not requiring open reduction (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		36.50
53203		Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		91.40
53206		Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day‑hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes. 17706 = 5B + 1T)		109.90
53209		Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes. 17719 = 5B + 14T) (Assist.)		1,268.65
53212		Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes. 17716 = 5B + 11T) (Assist.)		685.40
53215		Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		314.35
53218		Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions — 1 or more of such procedures (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		502.90
53221		Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		671.10
53224		Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		743.90
53225		Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space(s) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		223.45
53227		Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17717 = 5B + 12T) (Assist.)		914.10
53230		Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17721 = 5B + 16T) (Assist.)		1,029.75
53233		Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 53224, 53227 and 53230 apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes. 17725 = 5B + 20T) (Assist.)		1,157.00
Group O9 — Treatment of fractures
53400		Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting		99.40
53403		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting		121.45
53406		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		312.85
53409		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		312.85
53410		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction		65.90
53411		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction, by temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		183.75
53412		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		301.65
53413		Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		368.65
53414		Zygomatic bone, treatment of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		424.50
53415		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		335.20
53416		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) (Assist.)		335.20
53418		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.65
53419		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17711 = 5B + 6T) (Assist.)		435.65
53422		Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		552.95
53423		Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		552.95
53424		Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		474.40
53425		Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes. 17712 = 5B + 7T) (Assist.)		474.40
53427		Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		647.95
53429		Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes. 17714 = 5B + 9T) (Assist.)		647.95
53439		Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		183.75
53453		Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor with or without foreign implant (Anaes. 17713 = 5B + 8T) (Assist.)		371.80
53455		Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (Anaes. 17715 = 5B + 10T) (Assist.)		436.70
53458		Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 53459 or 53460 applies		33.05
53459		Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)		181.15
53460		Nasal bones, treatment of fractures of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) (Assist.)		369.45
Cleft lip and cleft palate services
Group C1 — Orthodontic services
75001		Initial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an accredited orthodontist (AO)		65.80
75004		Professional attendance by an accredited orthodontist subsequent to the first professional attendance by the orthodontist in a single course of treatment (AO)		33.00
75006		Production of dental study models (not being a service associated with a service to which item 75004 applies) prior to provision of a service to which: (a) item 75030, 75033, 75034, 75036, 75037, 75039, 75045 or 75051 applies; or (b) an item in Group T8 or Groups 03 to 09 applies; in a single course of treatment (AO)		58.65
75009		Orthodontic radiography — orthopantomography (panoramic radiography), including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		52.40
75012		Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings or lateral cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		83.05
75015		Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		114.30
75018		Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings and orthopantomography including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		145.55
75021		Orthodontic radiography — hand-wrist studies (including growth prediction) including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS)		178.50
75023		Intraoral radiography — single area, periapical or bitewing film (AOS)		35.70
75024		Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — where 1 appliance is used (AO)		461.70
75027		Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — where 2 appliances are used (AO)		633.05
75030		Maxillary ach expansion not being a service associated with a service to which item 75039, 75042, 75045 or 75048 applies, including supply of appliances, all adjustments of the appliances, removal of the appliances and retention (AO)		563.70
75033		Mixed dentition treatment — incisor alignment using fixed applicances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances, all adjustments of appliances, removal of the appliances and retention (AO)		923.85
75034		Mixed dentition treatment — incisor alignment with or without lateral arch expansion using a removable appliance in the maxillary arch, including supply of appliances, associated adjustments and retention (AO)		470.25
75036		Mixed dentition treatment — lateral arch expansion and incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances, all adjustments of appliances, removal of appliances and retention (AO)		1,276.15
75037		Mixed dentition treatment — lateral arch expansion and incisor correction — 2 arch (maxillary and mandibular) using fixed appliances in both maxillary and mandibular arches, including supply of appliances, all adjustments of appliances, removal of appliances and retention (AO)		1,607.25
75039		Permanent dentition treatment — single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction and alignment) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances — initial 3 months of active treatment (AO)		427.10
75042		Permanent dentition treatment — single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction and alignment) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances — each 3 months of active treatment (including all adjustments and maintenance and removal of the appliances) after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months (AO)		159.75
75045		Permanent dentition treatment — 2 arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction and alignment) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances — initial 3 months of active treatment (AO)		855.10
75048		Permanent dentition treatment — 2 arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction and alignment) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances — each subsequent 3 months of active treatment (including all adjustments and maintenance, and removal of the appliances) after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months (AO)		219.25
75049		Retention, fixed or removable, single arch (mandibular or maxillary) — supply of retainer and supervision of retention (AO)		256.65
75050		Retention, fixed or removable, 2-arch (mandibular and maxillary) — supply of retainers and supervision of retention (AO)		495.45
75051		Jaw growth guidance using removable or functional appliances, including supply of appliances and all adjustments to appliances (AO)		760.60
Group C2 — Oral and maxillofacial services
75150		Initial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgeon where the patient is referred to the surgeon by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		65.80
75153		Professional attendance by an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgeon subsequent to the first professional attendance by the surgeon in a single course of treatment where the patient is referred to the surgeon by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		33.00
75156		Production of dental study models (not being a service associated with a service to which item 75153 applies) prior to provision of a service: (a) to which item 52321, 53212 or 75618 applies; or (b) to which an item in the series 52330 to 52382, 52600 to 52630, 53400 to 53409 or 53415 to 53429 applies; in a single course of treatment (AOS)		58.65
75200		Removal of tooth or tooth fragment (not being treatment to which item 75400, 75403, 75406, 75409, 75412 or 75415 applies), where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD)		42.25
75203		Removal of tooth or tooth fragment under general anaesthesia, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		63.40
75206		Removal of each additional tooth or tooth fragment at the same attendance at which a service to which item 75200 or 75203 applies is rendered (AOS)		21.00
75400		Surgical removal of erupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		126.80
75403		Surgical removal of tooth with soft tissue impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		145.55
75406		Surgical removal of tooth with partial bone impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		165.95
75409		Surgical removal of tooth with complete bone impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		187.90
75412		Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring incision of soft tissue only, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		104.95
75415		Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring removal of bone, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		126.80
75600		Surgical exposure, stimulation and packing of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		178.50
75603		Surgical exposure of unerupted tooth for the purpose of fitting a traction device, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		209.80
75606		Surgical repositioning of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		209.80
75609		Transplantation of tooth bud, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		313.25
75612		Surgical procedure for intra oral implantation of osseointegrated fixture (first stage) (AOS)		387.65
75615		Surgical procedure for fixation of trans-mucosal abutment (second stage of osseointegrated implant) (AOS)		143.50
75618		Provision and fitting of a bite rising appliance or dental splint for the management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome (AOS)		178.15
75621		The provision and fitting of surgical template in conjuction with orthognathic surgical procedures in association with: (a) an item in the series 52342 to 52375; or (b) item 52380 or 52382 (AOS)		178.15
Group C3 — General and prosthodontic services
75800		Attendance comprising consultation, preventive treatment and prophylaxis, of not less than 30 minutes’ duration — each attendance to a maximum of 3 attendances in any period of 12 months (AD)		63.40
75803		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 1 tooth (AD)		253.70
75806		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 2 teeth (AD)		297.55
75809		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 3 teeth (AD)		352.30
75812		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 4 teeth (AD)		391.45
75815		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD)		477.55
75818		Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD)		563.70
75821		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 1 tooth (AD)		454.05
75824		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 2 teeth (AD)		524.55
75827		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 3 teeth (AD)		602.85
75830		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 4 teeth (AD)		665.50
75833		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD)		814.20
75836		Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD)		931.60
75839		Provision and fitting of retainers (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75803, 75806, 75809, 75812, 75815, 75818, 75821, 75824, 75827, 75830, 75833 or 75836 applies) — each retainer (AD)		21.00
75842		Adjustment of partial denture (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75803, 75806, 75809, 75812, 75815, 75818, 75821, 75824, 75827, 75830, 75833 or 75836 applies) (AD)		31.30
75845		Relining of partial denture by laboratory process and associated fitting (AD)		156.60
75848		Remodelling and fitting of partial denture of more than 4 teeth (AD)		187.90
75851		Repair to cast metal base of partial denture — 1 or more points (AD)		93.95
75854		Addition of a tooth or teeth to a partial denture to replace extracted tooth or teeth, including taking of necessary impression (AD)		93.95

Year and number	Date of notification in Gazette	Date of commencement	Application, saving or transitional provisions
1999 No. 256	27 Oct 1999	1 Nov 1999
2000 No. 60	28 Apr 2000	1 May 2000	—
2000 No. 148	28 June 2000	28 June 2000	—

ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted
Provision affected	How affected
Schedule 1............	am. 2000 Nos. 60 and 148