Schedule 1 Table of general medical services

(regulation 5)

For section 4 of the Act, these Regulations prescribe a table of general medical services that sets out:

(a) in Part 2 — rules for interpretation of the table; and

(b) in Part 3:

(i) items of general medical services; and

(ii) the amount of fees applicable for each item; and

An item in Part 3 does not apply to a service provided in contravention of a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

3 General

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

ACRRM means the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

approved day hospital facility means a day hospital facility within the meaning of the National Health Act 1953.

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 monoplace or multiplace chamber for the duration of the hyperbaric treatment; and

(b) is under the direction of at least 1 practitioner who is rostered, and immediately available, to the facility during normal working hours and who:

(i) is a specialist with training in diving and hyperbaric medicine; or

(ii) holds a Diploma of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society; and

(i) at least 1 medical practitioner with training in diving and hyperbaric medicine who is present in the facility and immediately available at all times when patients are being treated at the facility; and

(ii) at least 1 registered nurse with specific training in hyperbaric patient care to the published standards of the Hyperbaric Technicians and Nurses Association, who is present during hyperbaric oxygen therapy; and

(d) has admission and discharge policies in operation.

general intensive care unit means a separate hospital area that:

(a) is equipped and staffed so that it is 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) during normal working hours — at least 1 specialist, or consultant physician, in the specialty of intensive care, who is immediately available, and exclusively rostered, to that area; and

(ii) at all times — at least 1 registered medical practitioner who is present in the hospital and immediately available to that area; and

(iii) at least 18 hours each day — at least 1 registered nurse; 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 program 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 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; or

(d) an eligible non-vocationally recognised medical practitioner; or

(e) a practitioner who is undertaking a placement in general practice as part of the Pre-vocational General Practice Placements Program administered by the ACRRM, RACGP or GPET.

GPET means the body registered under the Corporations Act 2001 as General Practice Education and Training Limited (ACN 095 433 140).

institution means a place (other than a hospital or residential aged care facility) 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.

item means:

(a) an item mentioned, by number, in column 1 of:

(i) Part 3; or

(ii) Part 3 of the diagnostic imaging services table; or

(iii) Part 3 of the pathology services table; and

(b) in a reference immediately followed by a number — the item so numbered.

Example

A reference (if any) by number to item 55028 is a reference to the item so numbered in the diagnostic imaging services table.

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

(a) is equipped and staffed so that it is 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) during normal working hours — at least 1 consultant physician in paediatric medicine who is immediately available, and exclusively rostered, to that area; and

(ii) at all times — at least 1 registered medical practitioner who is present in the hospital and immediately available to that area; and

(iii) at least 18 hours each day — at least 1 registered nurse; 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 using intra-medullary fixation or external fixation.

RACGP means the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

referring practitioner, for the referral of a patient, means:

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

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

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

(d) for a referral that 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 that is made to a consultant physician — a dental practitioner.

residential aged care facility means a facility where residential care (within the meaning given by section 41-3 of the Aged Care Act 1997) is provided.

Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification means the document so titled, as in force on 1 January 2001, setting out certain categories of areas in Australia that have been determined by the Department by reference to population size and remoteness of locality on the basis of 1991 census data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 1994.

(2) A reference to a Group in the table includes every item in the Group, and a reference to a Subgroup in the table includes every item in the Subgroup.

(3) A reference in the table to an eligible non-vocationally recognised medical practitioner is a reference to:

(a) a medical practitioner (including an overseas trained practitioner or a temporary resident medical practitioner) who:

(i) is registered as a medical practitioner under the Rural Other Medical Practitioners’ Program; and

(ii) is providing general medical services in accordance with that Program; or

(b) a medical practitioner who:

(i) is registered as a medical practitioner under the Outer Metropolitan (Other Medical Practitioners) Relocation Incentive Program; and

(ii) is providing general medical services in accordance with that Program; and

(iii) is not vocationally registered under section 3F of the Act, but is required under that Program to undertake additional training or other activities:

(A) that could enable vocational registration within 4 years or, on written application, 5 years, after commencing the training or other activities; and

(B) of which the Commission has written notice; or

(i) is registered as a medical practitioner under the MedicarePlus for Other Medical Practitioners Program; and

(ii) is providing general medical services in accordance with that Program; and

(iii) is not vocationally registered under section 3F of the Act; or

(d) a medical practitioner who:

(i) is registered as a medical practitioner under the Medical Deputising Service — After Hours Other Medical Practitioners Program; and

(ii) is providing general medical services in accordance with that Program; and

(iii) is not vocationally registered under section 3F of the Act.

(4) For subrule (3):

(a) the Rural Other Medical Practitioners’ Program is a program administered by the Commission that, in relation to medical services provided in accordance with the Program, provides a particular level of medicare benefits; and

(b) the Outer Metropolitan (Other Medical Practitioners) Relocation Incentive Program is a program administered by the Department that, in relation to medical services provided in accordance with the Program, provides a particular level of medicare benefits; and

(c) the MedicarePlus for Other Medical Practitioners Program is a program administered by the Commission that, in relation to medical services provided in accordance with the Program, provides a particular level of medicare benefits; and

(d) the Medical Deputising Service — After Hours Other Medical Practitioners Program is a program administered by the Commission that, in relation to medical services provided in accordance with the Program, provides a particular level of medicare benefits.

4 Meaning of symbols (S) and (G)

(1) An item including the symbol (S) applies only to a service performed by a specialist (and not to a service performed 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 performed 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 that is 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 performed 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 subregulation 30 (5) 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).

5 Meaning of symbol (H)

An item including the symbol (H) applies only to a service performed or provided in a hospital or approved day hospital facility.

6 Meaning of single course of treatment in certain circumstances

(1) In subrules 3 (1), 4 (1) and 8 (1) and items 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 116, 119, 122, 128, 131, 385, 386, 387 and 388, single course of treatment, in relation to a patient, includes:

(a) the initial attendance on the patient 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 by the specialist or consultant physician.

(2) For subrule (1), single course of treatment does not include treatment of an unrelated illness that requires referral of the patient to the specialist’s or consultant physician’s care.

(3) For subrule (1), an attendance (the later attendance) on the patient by the specialist or consultant physician, after the end of the period of validity of the last referral to have application under regulation 31 of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975, initiates a new course of treatment if:

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

(b) the patient was most recently attended by the specialist or consultant physician more than 9 months before the later attendance.

7 Meaning of professional attendance in certain items

(1) In items 1 to 338, 348 to 388, 410 to 417, 501 to 536, 601, 602, 697, 698, 2501 to 2727 and 10900 to 10929, professional attendance includes (but is not limited to) the provision, in relation to a patient, of any of the following services:

(a) the evaluation of the patient’s condition or conditions including, if applicable, evaluation using a health screening service 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.

(2) If:

(a) in connection with a professional attendance mentioned in any of items 3 to 96, vaccine is supplied to a patient; and

(b) the cost of the vaccine is not subsidised by the Commonwealth or a State;

the professional attendance is taken not to include that supply.

8 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 following referral of the patient to him or her:

(a) includes such an attendance on a patient who:

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

(ii) in an emergency (within the meaning of subregulation 30 (5) of the Health Insurance Regulations 1975) has not been referred to the specialist, or consultant physician, if the specialist or consultant physician 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 such an attendance 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) For this rule, referral means referral by a referring practitioner.

9 Meaning of amount under rule 9 in certain items

(1) In items 4, 13, 19 and 20, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 3; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(2) In items 24, 25, 33 and 35, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 23; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(3) In items 37, 38, 40 and 43, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 36; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(4) In items 47, 48, 50 and 51, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 44; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(5) In items 58, 81, 87 and 92, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $8.50; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

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

(6) In items 59, 83, 89, 93, 2610, 2631 and 2673, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $16.00; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $17.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

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

(7) In items 60, 84, 90, 95, 2613, 2633, 2675 and 2707, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $35.50; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

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

(8) In items 65, 86, 91, 96, 2616, 2635, 2677 and 2708, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $57.50; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $15.50 divided by the number of patients attended; or

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

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

(a) the fee for item 193; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(10) In item 414, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 410; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(11) In item 415, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 411; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(12) In item 416, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 412; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(13) In item 417, amount under rule 9 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 413; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

10 Items 10809 and 10929 not to apply in certain circumstances

Items 10809 and 10929 do not apply if the patient’s requirement for contact lenses is only for any of the following reasons:

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

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

11 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 single medical practitioner on a single patient on a single occasion.

(2) The items are items 1 to 164, 173 to 338, 348 to 10816, 11012, 11015, 11018, 11021, 11212, 11304, 11500, 11600, 11627, 11701, 11712, 11724, 11921, 12000, 12003, 12201, 13030, 13100, 13103, 13106, 13109, 13110, 13112, 13209, 13290, 13292, 13300, 13303, 13306, 13309, 13312, 13318, 13319, 13400, 13500, 13503, 13506, 13700, 13815, 13818, 13830, 13839, 13842, 13845, 13848, 13851, 13854, 13857, 13870, 13873, 13876, 13879, 13882, 13885, 13888, 14100, 14106, 14109, 14112, 14115, 14118, 14124, 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 single medical practitioner.

(4) For this rule, an attendance by a medical practitioner on a patient by way of a telepsychiatry consultation, to which any of items 353 to 358 applies, is taken to be a personal attendance by the medical practitioner on the patient.

12 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 that is not a private hospital); or

(b) a medical practitioner who:

(i) is employed by the proprietor of a hospital that is not 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 the medical practitioner in accordance with accepted medical practice.

(3) The items are items 1 to 10816, 11012, 11015, 11018, 11021, 11212, 11304, 11500, 11600, 11627, 11701, 11712, 11722, 11724, 11820, 11921, 12000, 12003, 12201, 13030, 13100, 13103, 13106, 13109, 13110, 13112, 13209, 13290, 13292, 13300, 13303, 13306, 13309, 13312, 13318, 13319, 13400, 13500, 13503, 13506, 13700, 13815, 13818, 13830, 13839, 13842, 13845, 13848, 13851, 13854, 13857, 13870, 13873, 13876, 13879, 13882, 13885, 13888, 14100, 14106, 14109, 14112, 14115, 14118, 14124, 14200, 14203, 14206, 14209, 14212, 14215, 14224, 15600, 16003 to 16512 and 16515 to 51318.

13 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:

(i) is employed by a medical practitioner; or

(ii) in accordance with accepted medical practice, acts under the supervision of a medical practitioner.

(2) The items are items 11000, 11003, 11004, 11005, 11006, 11009, 11024, 11027, 11200, 11203, 11204, 11205, 11210, 11211, 11215, 11218, 11221, 11222, 11224, 11225, 11235, 11237, 11240, 11241, 11242, 11243, 11300, 11303, 11306, 11309, 11312, 11315, 11318, 11321, 11324, 11327, 11330, 11332, 11333, 11336, 11339, 11503, 11506, 11509, 11512, 11602, 11604, 11605, 11610, 11611, 11612, 11614, 11615, 11700, 11702, 11708, 11709, 11710, 11711, 11713, 11715, 11718, 11721, 11800, 11810, 11830, 11833, 11900, 11903, 11906, 11909, 11912, 11915, 11919, 12012, 12015, 12018, 12021, 12200, 12203, 12207, 12210, 12213, 12215, 12217, 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 15336, 15339 to 15357, 15500 to 15539 and 16514.

14 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.

15 Application of items 1 to 10941

An item in the range 1 to 10941 does not apply to the service described in that item if the service is provided at the same time as, or in connection with, any of the services specified in Part 4 of this table.

16 Application of items 51700 to 53706

Items 51700 to 53706 apply only to a service provided in the course of dental practice by a dental practitioner approved by the Minister before 1 November 2004 for the purposes of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act.

17 Meaning of amount under rule 17 in certain items

(1) In item 15003, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15000; and

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

(2) In item 15009, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15006; and

(b) $15.75 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(3) In item 15103, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15100; and

(b) $16.00 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(4) In item 15109, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15106; and

(b) $19.25 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(5) In item 15115, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15112; and

(b) $40.15 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(6) In item 15214, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 15211; and

(b) $27.05 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

(7) In items 15230, 15233, 15236, 15239, 15242, 15260, 15263, 15266, 15269 and 15272, amount under rule 17 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) $50.65; and

(b) $32.15 for each field separately treated in excess of 1.

18 Meaning of amount under rule 18 in certain items

In item 44376 (reamputation), amount under rule 18 means an amount equal to 75% of the fee specified for the item relating to an original amputation (any of items 44325 to 44373) of the body part for which the reamputation is performed.

19 Cleft lip and cleft palate services

An item in Group C1, C2 or C3 applies only to a service provided to a prescribed dental patient.

Note For the meaning of prescribed dental patient, see section 3BA of the Act.

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

An item in the range 75200 to 75206 and 75800 to 75854 that includes the symbol (AD) applies only to a service provided by a dental practitioner.

21 Orthodontic services

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

(2) An item in the range 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 or licensed as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under a law of the State or Territory in which the service is rendered that provides for the registration or licensing of oral and maxillofacial surgeons; 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.

(3) 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.

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 a law of the State or Territory in which the service is provided that provides for the registration or licensing of orthodontists.

22 Oral surgery services

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

(a) registered as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under a law of the State or Territory in which the service is rendered that provides for the registration or licensing of oral and maxillofacial surgeons; 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.

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

In items 11000 to 12217, report means a report prepared by a medical practitioner.

24 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 a menstrual cycle of the patient; and

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

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

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

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

(b) any other item (the associated 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 associated item.

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

Items 13200 to 13221 do not apply to a service provided 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 transfer to another person of the guardianship of, or custodial rights to, a child born as a result of the pregnancy.

27 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.

28 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.

29 Meaning of maxilla in certain items

In items 45720 to 45752 and 52342 to 52375, maxilla includes the zygoma.

30 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.

31 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

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

In items 51303 and 51803, amount under rule 32, in relation to 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 provided at that operation, or series of operations, by 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 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 provided at those operations by the practitioner to whom the assistance was given.

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

34 Meaning of amount under rule 34 in items 18219 and 18227

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

(a) the fee for item 18216; and

(b) $16.20 for each additional period of 15 minutes, and part of a period of 15 minutes, of continuous attendance beyond the first hour of attendance.

(2) In item 18227, amount under rule 34 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 18226; and

(b) $23.65 for each additional period of 15 minutes, and part of a period of 15 minutes, of continuous attendance 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 in a case where multiple lesions are to be removed from a single 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

(1) In item 16633, amount under rule 36 means, for a second or subsequent foetus, the amount that is equal to 50% of the amount of the fee specified in items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16627 for services provided in relation to the multiple pregnancy.

(2) In item 16636, amount under rule 36 means, for a second or subsequent foetus, the amount that is equal to 50% of the amount of the fee specified in items 16600, 16603, 16618, 16621 and 16624 for services provided in relation to the multiple pregnancy.

37 Meaning of amount under rule 37 in item 51312

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

40 Meaning of amount under rule 40 in item 30001

In item 30001, amount under rule 40 means 50% of the specified fee that would normally apply for a surgical procedure if the surgical procedure had not been discontinued before completion.

41 Consultant occupational physicians

A fee specified for an attendance by a consultant occupational physician only applies 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 that:

(i) may be affected by the patient’s working environment; or

(ii) affects the patient’s capacity 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 to scientifically acknowledged environmental hazards or toxins.

42 Meaning of qualified sleep medicine practitioner

(1) For items 12203 to 12217, qualified sleep medicine practitioner means a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner or a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner.

(2) A person is a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner or a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner if:

(a) the person has been assessed by the Credentialling Subcommittee or the Appeal Committee as having had, before 1 March 1999, sufficient training and experience in the relevant field of 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 by the Credentialling Subcommittee or the Appeal Committee as having had, before 1 March 1999, substantial training or experience in adult sleep medicine, but requiring further specified training or experience in the relevant field of sleep medicine to be competent in independent clinical assessment and management of patients with respiratory sleep disorders and in reporting sleep studies, and either:

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

(ii) 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 relevant Advanced Training Program 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 the relevant field of sleep medicine and in reporting sleep studies; or

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

(3) In this rule:

Advisory Committee means the Specialist Advisory Committee in Thoracic and Sleep Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Appeal Committee means the Appeal Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Credentialling Subcommittee means the Credentialling Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee.

relevant Advanced Training Program means:

(a) in relation to an assessment for qualification as a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner — the Advanced Training Program in Adult Sleep Medicine; and

(b) in relation to an assessment for qualification as a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner — the Advanced Training Program in Paediatric Sleep Medicine.

relevant field of sleep medicine means:

(a) in relation to an assessment for qualification as a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner — adult sleep medicine; and

(b) in relation to an assessment for qualification as a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner — paediatric sleep medicine.

43 Public health physicians

Items 410 to 417 apply to an attendance on a patient by a public health physician only 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.

44 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 approved day hospital facility, or a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.

(2) Item 710 applies only to a service in relation to a patient who is:

(a) of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

(b) at least 15 years old and less than 55 years old; and

(c) not an in-patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility, or a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.

(3) For this rule, a person is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent if the person identifies himself or herself as being of that descent.

45 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 1 medical condition that:

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

(ii) is terminal; and

(b) is not an in-patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility, or a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.

(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 1 medical condition that:

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

(ii) is terminal; and

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

(3) Items 730, 734, 736, 738, 775, 778 and 779 apply only to a service in relation to a patient who:

(a) suffers from at least 1 medical condition that:

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

(ii) is terminal; and

(b) is a care recipient in a residential aged care facility; and

46 Meaning of health assessment

(1) For items 700, 702, 704 and 706, health assessment means the assessment 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 the patient’s health and physical, psychological or social function.

(2) A health assessment involves all of the following:

(a) a personal attendance by the medical practitioner;

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

(d) an assessment of the patient’s continence;

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

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

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

(h) 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.

(3) A health assessment also includes:

(a) keeping a record of the health assessment; and

(b) offering the patient a written report about the health assessment, with recommendations about matters covered by the health assessment; and

(c) offering the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees) a copy of the report or extracts of the report relevant to the carer.

47 Meaning of adult health check in item 710

(1) For item 710, an adult health check means the assessment of:

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

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

(2) An adult health check of a patient involves all of the following:

(a) a personal attendance by a medical practitioner;

(b) taking the patient’s medical history, including the following:

(i) current health problems and risk factors;

(ii) relevant family medical history;

(iii) medication usage (including medication obtained without prescription or from other doctors);

(iv) immunisation status, by reference to the appropriate current age and sex immunisation schedule;

(v) sexual and reproductive health;

(vi) physical activity, nutrition and alcohol, tobacco or other substance use;

(vii) hearing loss;

(viii) mood (including incidence of depression and risk of self-harm);

(ix) family relationships and whether the patient is a carer, or is cared for by another person;

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

(ii) measurement of height and weight to calculate body mass index and, if indicated, measurement of waist circumference for central obesity;

(iii) oral examination (including gums and dentition);

(iv) ear and hearing examination (including otoscopy and, if indicated, a whisper test);

(v) urinalysis (by dipstick) for proteinurea;

(d) undertaking or arranging any required investigation, considering the need for the following tests, in particular, (in accordance with national or regional guidelines or specific regional needs):

(i) fasting blood sugar and lipids (by laboratory based test on venous sample) or, if necessary, random blood glucose levels;

(ii) pap smear;

(iii) examination for sexually transmitted infection (by urine or endocervical swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, especially for those aged from 15 to 35 years);

(iv) mammography, where eligible (by scheduling appointments with visiting services or facilitating direct referral);

(e) assessing the patient using the information gained in the adult health check;

(f) making or arranging any necessary interventions and referrals, and documenting a simple strategy for the good health of the patient.

(3) An adult health check also includes:

(a) keeping a record of the adult health check; and

(b) offering the patient a written report about the health check, with recommendations about matters covered by the health check (including a simple strategy for the good health of the patient).

48 Meaning of comprehensive medical assessment in item 712

(1) For item 712, a comprehensive medical assessment of a resident of a residential aged care facility is a full systems review of the resident, including an assessment of the resident’s health and physical and psychological function.

(2) A comprehensive medical assessment involves all of the following:

(a) a personal attendance by a medical practitioner;

(b) taking a detailed relevant medical history;

(d) developing a list of diagnoses and medical problems based on the medical history and examination;

(e) providing, for the resident’s records, a written summary of the outcomes of the assessment to inform the provision of care for the resident and to assist in the provision of medication management review services for the resident.

(3) A comprehensive medical assessment also includes:

(a) making a written summary of the comprehensive medical assessment; and

(b) providing a copy of the summary to the residential aged care facility; and

49 Meaning of multidisciplinary care plan

(1) For items 720, 722, 724, 726, 728 and 730 preparation of a multidisciplinary care plan means the preparation of a written plan describing all of 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 a plan also includes:

(a) discussing the preparation of the plan with the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees); and

(b) telling the patient which persons 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) offering a copy of the plan (and evidence of the contribution made to the plan by members of the team) to the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the medical practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees).

50 Meaning of multidisciplinary care plan team

(1) 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 is not a family carer of the patient, and 1 of whom may be another medical practitioner; and

Example

Examples of persons who, for paragraph (b), may be included in a team are:

(a) allied health professionals such as:

 Aboriginal health care workers

 asthma educators

 audiologists

 dental therapists

 dentists

 diabetes educators

 dieticians

 mental health workers

 occupational therapists

 optometrists

 orthoptists

 orthotists or prosthetists

 pharmacists

 physiotherapists

 podiatrists

 psychologists

 registered nurses

 social workers

 speech pathologists; and

(b) home and community service providers, or care organisers, such as:

 education providers

 ‘meals on wheels’ providers

 personal care workers

 probation officers.

(2) In subrule (1):

family carer includes a person who:

(a) is a relative or friend of the patient; and

(b) is providing care to the patient other than as a paid service.

51 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.

52 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 subrule 49 (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 a plan also includes:

(a) discussing the review of the plan with the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees); and

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

(c) offering a copy of relevant parts of the revised multidisciplinary care plan (if any) to the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees), and giving copies to persons who, under the revised plan, will give the patient the treatment, service and care mentioned in the plan.

53 Meaning of contribution to a plan

(1) For items 726, 728 and 730, a contribution to a multidisciplinary community care plan, a multidisciplinary discharge care plan or a multidisciplinary care plan in a residential aged care facility must be at the request of the person (or residential aged care facility) 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 necessarily include preparation of the plan or part of the plan.

54 Meaning of multidisciplinary case conference

For the items mentioned in Subgroup 2 of Group A15, a multidisciplinary case conference is a process by which a multidisciplinary case conference team (see rule 57) carries out all of the following activities:

(a) discussing a patient’s history;

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

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

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

55 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 approved day hospital facility.

56 Meaning of multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility

For items 734, 736, 738, 775, 778 and 779, a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility is a multidisciplinary case conference carried out in relation to a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.

57 Meaning of multidisciplinary case conference team

(1) For this table, a multidisciplinary case conference team:

(a) includes a medical practitioner; and

Example

Examples of persons who, for paragraph (b), may be included in a team are:

(a) allied health professionals such as:

 Aboriginal health care workers

 asthma educators

 audiologists

 dental therapists

 dentists

 diabetes educators

 dieticians

 mental health workers

 occupational therapists

 optometrists

 orthoptists

 orthotists or prosthetists

 pharmacists

 physiotherapists

 podiatrists

 psychologists

 registered nurses

 social workers

 speech pathologists; and

(b) home and community service providers, or care organisers, such as:

 education providers

 ‘meals on wheels’ providers

 personal care workers

 probation officers.

(2) In subrule (1):

family carer includes a person who:

(a) is a relative or friend of the patient; and

(b) is providing care to the patient other than as a paid service.

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

(1) For items 734, 736, 738, 740, 742, 744, 746, 749 and 757, organise and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary case conference means undertaking all of 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;

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

(d) recording the names of the participants;

(e) recording the matters mentioned in rule 54, and putting a copy of that record in the patient’s medical records;

(f) offering the patient and the patient’s carer (if any and if the practitioner considers appropriate and the patient agrees), and giving each other member of the team, a summary of the conference;

(g) discussing the outcomes of the conference with the patient and the patient’s carer (if any and if the practitioner considers appropriate and the patient agrees).

(2) For items 759, 762, 765, 768, 771, 773, 775, 778 and 779 participation in a multidisciplinary case conference must be at the request of the person who organises and co-ordinates the conference, and involves undertaking all of 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;

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

(d) recording the names of the participants;

(e) recording the matters mentioned in rule 54, 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.

59 Meaning of living in a community setting in item 900

For item 900, a patient is living in a community setting if the patient:

(a) is not an in-patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility; and

(b) is not a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.

60 Meaning of residential medication management review in item 903

(1) For item 903, a residential medication management review is a collaborative service provided by a medical practitioner and a pharmacist to review the medication management needs of a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility.

(2) A medical practitioner’s involvement in a residential medication management review includes all of the following:

(a) discussing the proposed review with the resident and seeking the resident’s consent to the review;

(b) initiating the review and collaborating with the reviewing pharmacist about the pharmacist’s involvement in the review;

(c) providing input from the resident’s most recent comprehensive medical assessment or, if such an assessment has not been undertaken, providing relevant clinical information for the review and for the resident’s records;

(d) subject to subrule (4), participating in a post-review discussion (either face-to-face or by telephone) with the pharmacist to discuss the outcomes of the review including:

(i) the findings of the review; and

(ii) medication management strategies; and

(iii) means to ensure that the strategies are implemented and reviewed, including any issues for implementation and follow-up;

(e) developing or revising the resident’s medication management plan after discussion with the reviewing pharmacist, and finalising the plan after discussion with the resident.

(3) A medical practitioner’s involvement in a residential medication management review also includes:

(a) offering a copy of the medication management plan to the resident (or the resident’s carer or representative if appropriate); and

(b) providing copies of the plan for the resident’s records and for the nursing staff of the residential aged care facility; and

(4) A post-review discussion is not required if:

(a) there are no recommended changes to the resident’s medication management arising out of the review; or

(b) any changes are minor in nature and do not require immediate discussion; or

(c) the pharmacist and medical practitioner agree that issues arising out of the review should be considered in an enhanced primary care case conference.

61 Meaning of amount under rule 61 in certain items

(1) In item 2503, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2501; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(2) In item 2506, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2504; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(3) In item 2509, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2507; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(4) In item 2518, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2517; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(5) In item 2522, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2521; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(6) In item 2526, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2525; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(7) In item 2547, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2546; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(8) In item 2553, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2552; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(9) In item 2559, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2558; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(10) In item 2575, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2574; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(11) In item 2578, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2577; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(12) In item 2723, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2721; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

(13) In item 2727, amount under rule 61 means an amount equal to the sum of:

(a) the fee for item 2725; and

(b) either:

(i) if not more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $21.55 divided by the number of patients attended; or

(ii) if more than 6 patients are attended at a single attendance — $1.55.

62 Application of Subgroup 2 of Group A18 and Subgroup 2 of Group A19

(1) An item in Subgroup 2 of Group A18 or Subgroup 2 of Group A19 does not apply to a service that is provided to a patient who has already been provided, in the previous 12 months, with another service to which an item in either of those Subgroups applies.

(2) For an item in Subgroup 2 of Group A18 or Subgroup 2 of Group A19, a professional attendance completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus if the attendance completes a series of attendances that involve, over 12 months (the current cycle), the following:

(a) at least 1 assessment of the patient’s diabetes control, by measuring the patient’s HbA1c;

(b) if the patient has not had a comprehensive eye examination in the 12 months immediately before the current cycle — at least 1 comprehensive eye examination;

(d) further measurement of the patient’s weight at least once every 6 months;

(e) measurement of the patient’s blood pressure at least once every 6 months;

(f) examination of the patient’s feet at least once every 6 months;

(g) at least 1 measurement of the patient’s total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol;

(h) at least 1 test of the patient’s microalbuminuria;

(i) provision to the patient of self-management education regarding diabetes;

(j) a review of the patient’s diet, and provision to the patient of information about appropriate dietary choices;

(k) a review of the patient’s level of physical activity, and provision to the patient of information about the appropriate level of physical activity;

(l) checking the patient’s tobacco smoking activity, and, if relevant, encouraging the patient to stop smoking;

(m) a review of the patient’s medication.

63 Application of Subgroup 3 of Group A18 and Subgroup 3 of Group A19

(1) An item in Subgroup 3 of Group A18 or Subgroup 3 of Group A19 does not apply to a service that:

(a) is provided to a patient who has already been provided, in the previous 12 months, with another service to which an item in either of those Subgroups applies; and

(b) is not clinically indicated.

(2) For an item in Subgroup 3 of Group A18 or Subgroup 3 of Group A19, a professional attendance completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan if the attendance completes a series of attendances that involve:

(a) documented diagnosis and documented assessment of severity; and

(b) at least 3 asthma-related consultations (at least 2 of which are consultations that have been planned at any of the earlier asthma-related consultations), over a period of not less than 4 weeks and not more than 4 months, that involve the following, for a patient with moderate to severe asthma:

(i) a review of the patient’s use of asthma-related medication;

(ii) either:

(A) provision to the patient of a written asthma action plan; or

(B) if the patient is unable to use a written asthma action plan — discussion with the patient about an alternative method of providing an asthma action plan, and documentation of the discussion in the patient’s medical records;

(iii) provision to the patient of self-management education regarding asthma;

(iv) a review of the patient’s asthma action plan.

64 Meaning of approved site in items 15338 and 37220

For items 15338 and 37220, approved site, in relation to radiation oncology, means a site at which radiation oncology may be performed lawfully under the law of the State or Territory in which the site is located.

65 Group T10 applies only in connection with certain services

(1) Each of items 20100 to 21990 (other than item 21965), 22060, 23010 to 24136, 25200 and 25205 applies to a service only if the service is provided in connection with a service that:

(a) is a professional service within the meaning of subsection 3 (1) of the Act; and

(b) is specified in an item that includes, in its description, ‘(Anaes.)’.

(2) Each of items 22900 and 22905 applies to a service only if the service is provided in connection with a dental service (other than a dental service that is a prescribed medical service under paragraph (b) of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Act).

66 Services specified in Subgroups 21 to 25 of Group T10

In Subgroups 21 to 25 of Group T10:

(a) a reference to anaesthesia is a reference to administration of anaesthesia performed in association with a service to which any of items 20100 to 21997, 22900 and 22905 applies; and

(b) a reference to perfusion is a reference to perfusion to which item 22060 applies; and

(i) in the administration of anaesthesia; and

(ii) to which item 25200 or 25205 applies.

67 Meaning of service time in Subgroups 21, 24, 25 and 26 of Group T10

In Subgroups 21, 24, 25 and 26 of Group T10:

service time means:

(a) in relation to administration of anaesthesia on a patient by an anaesthetist — the period that:

(i) begins when the anaesthetist commences exclusive and continuous care of the patient for anaesthesia; and

(ii) ends when the anaesthetist places the patient safely under the supervision of other personnel; and

(b) in relation to perfusion performed on a patient under anaesthesia — the period that:

(i) begins when the anaesthetic commences; and

(ii) ends with the closure of the chest of the patient; and

(c) in relation to assistance given by an assistant anaesthetist in the administration of anaesthesia performed on a patient — the period when the assistant anaesthetist is actively attending on the patient.

68 Application of Subgroup 21 of Group T10

(1) An item in the range 23010 to 24136 applies to perfusion in addition to any other item that applies to the perfusion.

(2) An item in the range 23010 to 24136 applies to assistance only as a component of item 25200 or 25205 and for the purpose of calculating the amount of fee for that item.

69 Application of Subgroups 22 and 23 of Group T10

(1) An item in the range 25000 to 25020 applies to anaesthesia in addition to any other item that applies to the anaesthesia.

(2) An item in the range 25000 to 25020 applies to perfusion in addition to any other item that applies to the perfusion.

(3) An item in the range 25000 to 25020 applies to assistance only as a component of item 25200 or 25205 and for the purpose of calculating the amount of fee for that item.

70 Meaning of amount under rule 70 in items 25025, 25030 and 25050

(1) For item 25025, amount under rule 70 means the amount that is equal to 50% of the sum of:

(a) the fee specified in any of items 20100 to 21997 and 22900 for the initiation of management of anaesthesia in association with which the anaesthesia is performed; and

(b) the fee specified in the item in the range 23010 to 24136 that applies to the anaesthesia; and

(d) if a service specified in an item in the range 22001 to 22050 is performed in association with the anaesthesia — the fee specified in that item.

(2) For item 25030, amount under rule 70 means the amount that is equal to 50% of the sum of:

(a) the fee specified in the item in the range 23010 to 24136 that applies to the assistance; and

(b) if any of items 25000 to 25015 or 25200 to 25205 applies to the assistance — the fee specified in that item; and

(c) if a service specified in an item in the range 22001 to 22050 is performed in association with the assistance — the fee specified in that item.

(3) For item 25050, amount under rule 70 means the amount that is equal to 50% of the sum of:

(a) $337.00; and

(b) the fee specified in the item in the range 23010 to 24136 that applies to the perfusion; and

(d) if a service specified in an item in the range 22001 to 22050 or 22065 to 22075 is performed in association with the perfusion — the fee specified in that item.

71 Application of Subgroups 24 and 25 of Group T10

An item in the range 25025 to 25050 applies to the anaesthesia, assistance or perfusion in addition to any other item that applies to the service.

72 Meaning of complex paediatric case in item 25205

For item 25205, 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.

73 Meaning of amount under rule 73 in items 25200 and 25205

For each of items 25200 and 25205, amount under rule 73, means the sum of:

(a) $84.25; and

(b) the fee specified in the item in the range 23010 to 24136 that applies to the assistance; and

74 Restriction of telepsychiatry consultations to rural and remote areas

Each of items 353 to 358 applies only to a consultation that is provided:

(a) by a consultant physician located in a Statistical Local Area that is a M1, M2 or R1 area within the meaning of the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification; and

(b) to a patient located in a different Statistical Local Area that is a R1, R2, R3, Rem1 or Rem2 area within the meaning of the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification.

75 Meaning of recognised emergency department and problem focussed history in Group A21

(1) In Group A21, recognised emergency department, of a private hospital, means a department of the hospital that is licensed, under a law of the State or Territory in which the hospital is located, to operate as an emergency department.

(2) In items 501, 503 and 507, problem focussed history means a history focussing on the medical condition of the patient that necessitates the patient presenting for emergency attention.

76 Prolonged attendances by emergency physicians

In items 519 to 536, an attendance for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem means an attendance that requires:

(a) immediate and rapid assessment; and

(b) initiation of resuscitation and electronic monitoring of vital signs; and

(d) ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations; and

(e) transitional evaluation and monitoring; and

(f) formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; and

(g) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions; and

(h) liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with, as appropriate, the patient or the patient’s relatives or agent.

77 Application of Subgroup 4 of Group A18 and Subgroup 4 of Group A19

(1) An item in Subgroup 4 of Group A18 or Subgroup 4 of Group A19 applies only to a service that is provided by a medical practitioner:

(a) whose name is entered in the register maintained by the Commission under regulation 3T of the Health Insurance Commission Regulations 1975; and

(b) who meets any training and skills requirements, as determined by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration, for providing services to which those Subgroups apply.

(2) An item in Subgroup 4 of Group A18 or Subgroup 4 of Group A19 does not apply to a service that:

(a) is provided to a patient who has already been provided, in the previous 12 months, with another service to which an item in either of those Subgroups applies; and

(b) is not clinically indicated.

(3) A reference in an item in Subgroup 4 of Group A18 or Subgroup 4 of Group A19 to the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process is a reference to the following procedures in relation to the patient concerned:

(a) at least 3 consultations related to a mental health disorder:

(i) at least 2 of which are consultations that have been planned at a previous consultation; and

(ii) each of which is of at least 20 minutes duration;

(b) assessment of the mental health disorder, including administration of an outcome measurement tool (except if considered clinically inappropriate);

(d) supplying the patient or, if the patient agrees, the patient’s carer with:

(i) a written mental health plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the mental health disorder;

(e) at least 4 weeks, but no later than 6 months, after the consultation at which the written mental health plan was prepared:

(i) a review of the patient’s progress against the goals recorded in that plan; and

(ii) if necessary, adjustment of that plan; and

(iii) administration of the outcome measurement tool used in the assessment mentioned in paragraph (b) (except if considered clinically inappropriate).

(4) In this rule:

mental health disorder means a significant impairment of any or all of an individual’s cognitive, affective and relational abilities that:

(a) may require medical intervention; and

(b) may be a recognised, medically diagnosable illness or disorder; and

Note In relation to this definition, practitioners should be aware of the Diagnostic and Management Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders in Primary Care (ICD-10, Chapter 5, Primary Care Version), developed by the World Health Organisation and published in 1996.

outcome measurement tool means a tool used to monitor changes in a patient’s health that occur in response to treatment received by the patient.

written mental health plan means a written plan that:

(a) is prepared in consultation with a patient or, if the patient agrees, a patient’s carer; and

(b) describes arrangements for:

(i) treatment of the mental health disorder or disorders; and

(ii) crisis intervention; and

(iii) relapse prevention.

78 Focussed psychological strategies

(1) An item in Group A20 applies only to a service that:

(a) is clinically indicated under the 3 Step Mental Health Process; and

(b) is provided by a medical practitioner:

(i) whose name is entered in the register maintained by the Commission under regulation 3T of the Health Insurance Commission Regulations 1975; and

(ii) who is identified in the register as a practitioner who can provide services to which Group A20 applies; and

(iii) who meets any training and skills requirements, as determined by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration, for providing services to which Group A20 applies; and

(c) is provided in a general practice that participates in the Practice Incentives Program or is an accredited general practice that is not participating in the Program.

(2) An item in Group A20 does not apply to:

(a) a service that:

(i) is provided to a patient who has already been provided, in the previous 12 months, with 6 other services to which any of the items in that Group applies; and

(ii) is provided before the medical practitioner managing the 3 Step Mental Health Process has conducted a review and has noted in the patient’s records a recommendation that the patient have more than 6 sessions of psychological strategies in 12 months; or

(b) a service that is provided to a patient who has already been provided, in the previous 12 months, with 12 other services to which any of items in that Group applies.

(3) In Group A20, a reference to focussed psychological strategies is a reference to any of the following mental health care management strategies, being a strategy that has been derived from evidence-based psychological therapies:

(a) psycho-education;

(b) cognitive-behavioural therapy that involves cognitive or behavioural interventions;

(d) skills training;

(e) interpersonal therapy.

(4) In this rule:

general practice means a business, consisting of 1 or more medical practitioners, that provides a general practice of medical services.

79 Meaning of qualified surgeon in items 31539 and 31545

For items 31539 and 31545, a medical practitioner is a qualified surgeon if:

(a) he or she is a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of surgery; and

(b) the Commission has received a written notice from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons stating that the person meets the skills requirements for providing services to which the items apply.

80 Meaning of qualified radiologist in item 31542

For item 31542, a medical practitioner is a qualified radiologist if:

(a) he or she is a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of radiology; and

(b) the Commission has received a written notice from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists stating that the person meets the skills requirements for providing services to which the item applies.

81 Injection of botulinum toxin

Each of items 18350 to 18370 applies only to a service provided by a medical practitioner who is registered by the Commission to participate in the arrangements made, under paragraph 100 (1) (b) of the National Health Act 1953, for the purpose of providing an adequate pharmaceutical service for persons requiring treatment with botulinum toxin.

82 Meaning of qualified medical acupuncturist in items 193, 195, 197 and 199

For items 193, 195, 197 and 199, a person is a qualified medical acupuncturist if:

(a) the person is a general practitioner; and

(b) the Commission has received a written notice from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners stating that the person meets the skills requirements for providing services to which the items apply.

83 Application of items 10990 and 10991

(1) If the medical service described in item 10991 is provided to a person, either that item or 10990, but not both those items, applies to the service.

(2) If item 10990 or 10991 applies to a medical service, the fee specified in that item applies in addition to the fee specified in any other item in this table that applies to the service.

(3) For items 10990 and 10991:

bulk-billed, in relation to a medical service, means:

(a) a medicare benefit is payable to a person in respect of the service; and

(b) under an agreement entered into under section 20A of the Act:

(i) the person assigns to the medical practitioner by whom, or on whose behalf, the service is provided, his or her right to the payment of the medicare benefit; and

(ii) the medical practitioner accepts the assignment in full payment of his or her fee for the service provided.

Commonwealth concession card holder means a person who is a concessional beneficiary within the meaning given by subsection 84 (1) of the National Health Act 1953.

unreferred service means a medical service provided to a person by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, being a service that has not been referred to that practitioner by another medical practitioner or person with referring rights.

(4) For item 10991:

ASGC means the document titled Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) 2002, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as in force on 1 July 2002.

practice location, in relation to the provision of a medical service, means the place of practice in respect of which the medical practitioner by whom, or on whose behalf, the service is provided, has been allocated a provider number by the Commission.

regional, rural or remote area means an area classified as RRMAs 3-7 under the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification.

Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification has the meaning given by subrule 3 (1) of Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this table.

SLA means a Statistical Local Area specified in the ASGC.

SSD means a Statistical Subdivision specified in the ASGC.

84 Application of item 10993

(1) For item 10993:

enrolled nurse means a person who:

(a) holds a current practising certificate as a nurse issued by a State or Territory regulatory authority; and

(b) is licensed to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

general practice means a business, consisting of 1 or more medical practitioners, that provides a general practice of medical services.

immunisation means the administration of a registered vaccine to a person for any purpose other than as part of a mass immunisation of persons.

practice nurse means a registered nurse or an enrolled nurse who is employed by, or whose services are otherwise retained by, a general practice.

registered vaccine means a vaccine that is included in the part of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods for registered goods, being the Register maintained under section 9A of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

(2) Item 10993 applies to an immunisation provided to a person by a practice nurse only if:

(a) the practice nurse is appropriately qualified and trained to provide immunisations to persons; and

(b) the medical practitioner under whose supervision the immunisation is provided retains responsibility for the health, safety and clinical outcomes of the person.

85 Application of item 10996

(1) For item 10996:

enrolled nurse has the meaning given by subrule 84 (1).

general practice has the meaning given by subrule 84 (1).

practice nurse has the meaning given by subrule 84 (1).

(2) Item 10996 applies to the treatment of a person’s wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a practice nurse only if:

(a) the practice nurse is appropriately qualified and trained to treat wounds; and

(b) the medical practitioner under whose supervision the treatment is provided has conducted an initial assessment of the person; and

(d) the medical practitioner retains responsibility for the health, safety and clinical outcomes of the person.

Part 3 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			98.05
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			98.05
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			14.10
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 residential aged care facility 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 9
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 9
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 9
20		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 9
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			30.85
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 residential aged care facility 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 37 or 47 applies — an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 9
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 9
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 9
35		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 9
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			58.55
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 residential aged care facility 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 9
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 9
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 9
43		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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, 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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 9
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			86.20
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 residential aged care facility 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 9
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 9
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 9
51		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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, 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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient			Amount under rule 9
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 residential aged care facility) 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 9
59		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) 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 9
60		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) 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 9
65		Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) 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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
92		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 9
93		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 9
95		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 9
96		Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility (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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient		Amount under rule 9
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		84.05
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		84.05
Group A3 — Specialist attendances to which no other item applies
104		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty following referral of the patient 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 or hospital, not being a service to which item 106 applies		72.60
105		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty following referral of the patient 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 or hospital		36.40
106		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty following referral of the patient 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 any of items 10801 to 10816 applies) where that attendance is at consulting rooms or hospital		60.25
107		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty following referral of the patient 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 or hospital		106.45
108		Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty following referral of the patient 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 or hospital		67.35
Group A4 — Consultant physician attendances to which no other item applies
110		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		128.05
116		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient 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		64.10
119		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		36.40
122		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		155.40
128		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient 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		93.95
131		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		67.65
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		184.25
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		307.05
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		429.80
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		552.75
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		614.20
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		97.80
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		103.05
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		125.40
Group A7 — Acupuncture
173		Professional 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 qualified medical acupuncturist at a place other than a hospital: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 197 or 199 applies; at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist 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		30.85
195		Professional attendance by a qualified medical acupuncturist on 1 or more patients at a hospital on 1 occasion: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of each patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 197 or 199 applies; at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist 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		Amount under rule 9
197		Professional attendance by a qualified medical acupuncturist at a place other than a hospital: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 20 minutes, but less than 40 minutes, duration involving components of a service to which item 199 applies; at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist 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		58.55
199		Professional attendance by a qualified medical acupuncturist at a place other than a hospital: (a) 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		86.20
		(b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist 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
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 following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms (not being an attendance to which item 353 or 364 applies), if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		36.75
302		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration at consulting rooms (not being an attendance to which item 355 or 366 applies), if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		73.40
304		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration at consulting rooms (not being an attendance to which item 356 or 367 applies), if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		107.55
306		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration at consulting rooms (not being an attendance to which item 357 or 369 applies), if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		148.50
308		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms (not being an attendance to which item 358 or 370 applies), if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		180.85
310		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		18.40
312		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration at consulting rooms, if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		36.75
314		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration at consulting rooms, if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		53.80
316		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration at consulting rooms, if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		74.35
318		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		90.50
319		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, if 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 — if that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 319 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 160 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		148.50
320		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital		36.75
322		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration at hospital		73.40
324		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration at hospital		107.55
326		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration at hospital		148.50
328		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at hospital		180.85
330		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient 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 or hospital		67.45
332		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital		105.85
334		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital		146.75
336		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — an attendance of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital		177.60
338		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient 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 or hospital		211.70
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		41.85
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		55.60
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		82.15
348		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient		44.40
350		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, following referral of the patient 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		99.85
352		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, following referral of the patient 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 — if that attendance and any other attendance to which this item applies have not exceeded 4 in a calendar year for the patient		44.40
353		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration, if: (a) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 4 since: (i) the patient first started telepsychiatry consultation; or (ii) if the patient has had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 12 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		42.25
355		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a telepsychiatry consultation of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration, if: (a) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 4 since: (i) the patient first started telepsychiatry consultation; or		84.40
		(ii) if the patient has had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 12 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and
		(c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
356		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration, if: (a) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 4 since: (i) the patient first started telepsychiatry consultation; or (ii) if the patient has had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 12 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and		123.75
		(c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
357		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration, if: (a) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 4 since: (i) the patient first started telepsychiatry consultation; or (ii) if the patient has had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and		170.80
		(b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 12 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
358		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a telepsychiatry consultation of more than 75 minutes duration, if: (a) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 4 since: (i) the patient first started telepsychiatry consultation; or (ii) if the patient has had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and		208.05
		(b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 353 to 358 applies have not exceeded 12 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
364		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a face-to-face consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration, if: (a) the patient has had 4 telepsychiatry consultations to which any of items 353 to 358 applies: (i) before that attendance; or		36.75
		(ii) if the patient has previously had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — since the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 364 to 370 applies have not exceeded 3 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
366		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a face-to-face consultation of more than 15 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, duration, if: (a) the patient has had 4 telepsychiatry consultations to which any of items 353 to 358 applies: (i) before that attendance; or (ii) if the patient has previously had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — since the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and		73.40
		(b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 364 to 370 applies have not exceeded 3 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
367		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a face-to-face consultation of more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration, if: (a) the patient has had 4 telepsychiatry consultations to which any of items 353 to 358 applies: (i) before that attendance; or (ii) if the patient has previously had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — since the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 364 to 370 applies have not exceeded 3 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		107.55
369		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a face-to-face consultation of more than 45 minutes, but not more than 75 minutes, duration, if: (a) the patient has had 4 telepsychiatry consultations to which any of items 353 to 358 applies: (i) before that attendance; or (ii) if the patient has previously had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — since the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and		148.50
		(b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 364 to 370 applies have not exceeded 3 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient
370		Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — a face-to-face consultation of more than 75 minutes duration, if: (a) the patient has had 4 telepsychiatry consultations to which any of items 353 to 358 applies: (i) before that attendance; or (ii) if the patient has previously had a face-to-face consultation to which any of items 364 to 370 applies — since the patient’s last face-to-face consultation; and (b) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 364 to 370 applies have not exceeded 3 attendances in a calendar year for the patient; and (c) that attendance and any other attendance to which any of items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 applies have not exceeded 50 attendances in a calendar year for the patient		180.85
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 following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		72.60
386		Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		36.40
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 following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — initial attendance in a single course of treatment		106.45
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 following referral of the patient to him or her by a medical practitioner — each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment		67.35
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		14.10
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		30.85
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		58.55
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		86.20
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 9
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 9
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 9
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 9
Group A16 — Attendance by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine and to which no other item applies
Subgroup 1 — Surgery consultations
444		Professional attendance at consulting rooms 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			14.10
445		Professional attendance at consulting rooms involving taking a selective 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 446 applies			30.85
446		Professional attendance at consulting rooms 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 an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 447 applies			58.55
447		Professional attendance at consulting rooms 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 an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan			86.20
Subgroup 2 — Emergency attendances — after hours
448		Professional attendance at consulting rooms 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 practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance — 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			98.05
449		Professional attendance at consulting rooms 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 practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance — each attendance on any day of the week between 11 pm and 7 am			117.25
Group A21 — Emergency physician attendances to which no other item applies
501		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient, involving straightforward medical decision making that requires: (a) taking a problem focussed history; and (b) limited examination; and (c) diagnosis; and (d) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions			14.10
503		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient, involving medical decision making of low complexity that requires: (a) taking an expanded problem focussed history; and (b) expanded examination of 1 or more systems; and (c) formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; and (d) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions			30.85
507		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient, involving medical decision making of moderate complexity that requires: (a) taking an expanded problem focussed history; and (b) expanded examination of 1 or more systems; and (c) ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations; and (d) formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; and (e) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions			58.55
511		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient, involving medical decision making of moderate complexity that requires: (a) taking a detailed history; and (b) detailed examination of 1 or more systems; and (c) ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations; and			86.20
		(d) formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; and (e) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions; and (f) liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with, as appropriate, the patient or the patient’s relatives or agent
515		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient, involving medical decision making of high complexity that requires: (a) taking a comprehensive history; and (b) comprehensive examination of 1 or more systems; and (c) ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations; and (d) formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; and (e) initiation of appropriate treatment interventions; and (f) liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with, as appropriate, the patient or the patient’s relatives or agent			137.95
519		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 30 minutes but less than 1 hour (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			92.10
520		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 1 hour but less than 2 hours (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			184.25
530		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 2 hours but less than 3 hours (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			307.05
532		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 3 hours but less than 4 hours (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			429.80
534		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 4 hours but less than 5 hours (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			552.75
536		Professional attendance at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of emergency medicine — attendance for a total period (whether or not continuous) of at least 5 hours (prior to patient’s admission to an in-patient hospital bed) for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem			614.20
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		117.25
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		117.25
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		101.50
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		101.50
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		160.80
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 residential aged care facility, 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		227.45
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		160.80
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 residential aged care facility, 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		227.45
710		Attendance by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms or another place (other than a hospital or residential aged care facility) for an adult health check of a patient who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and at least 15 years old and less than 55 years old — not being an adult health check of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 18 months, a payment has been made under this item		191.65
712		Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a residential aged care facility or at consulting rooms for a comprehensive medical assessment (CMA) of a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility — not being a CMA of a resident in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item		180.20
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 items 734 to 779 apply) — payable not more than once in any 6 month period		206.75
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 items 734 to 779 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		206.75
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 items 734 to 779 apply) — payable not more than once in any 3 month period, and 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 preceding month, a payment has been made under item 722		103.40
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 items 734 to 779 apply) — not being an attendance in relation to a patient for whom, in the preceding 6 months, a payment has been made under item 720		41.65
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 items 722 and 734 to 779 apply)		41.65
730		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 make a contribution to a multidisciplinary care plan in a residential aged care facility or to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan in a residential aged care facility prepared by the residential aged care facility (not being a payment in respect of a service to which items 734 to 779 apply)		41.65
Subgroup 2 — Case conferences
734		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 730 applies)		80.45
736		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 730 applies)		120.65
738		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 730 applies)		160.80
740		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 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 items 720 to 730 apply)		80.45
742		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 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 items 720 to 730 apply)		120.65
744		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 community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 720 to 730 apply)		160.80
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		80.45
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		120.65
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		160.80
759		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 community 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 items 720 to 730 apply)		57.40
762		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 community 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 items 720 to 730 apply)		91.90
765		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 community 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 items 720 to 730 apply)		126.30
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		57.40
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		91.90
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 items 720 to 730 apply) — payable not more than once for each hospital admission		126.30
775		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, (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 item 730 applies)		57.40
778		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, (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 item 730 applies)		91.90
779		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 case conference in a residential aged care facility, (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 item 730 applies)		126.30
820		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		118.00
822		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		177.05
823		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		236.00
825		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		84.80
826		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		135.20
828		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		185.60
830		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		118.00
832		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		177.05
834		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other formal care providers of different disciplines		236.00
835		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		84.80
837		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		135.20
838		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and to co-ordinate the conference) of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		185.60
855		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		118.00
857		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		177.05
858		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		236.00
861		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		118.00
864		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		177.05
866		Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a discharge case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 2 other formal care providers of different disciplines		236.00
Group A17 — Domiciliary medication management review
900		Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR) for patients living in a community setting, where the medical practitioner: (a) assesses a patient’s medication management needs and, following that assessment, refers the patient to a community pharmacy for a DMMR and, with the patient’s consent, provides relevant clinical information required for the review; and (b) discusses with the reviewing pharmacist the results of that review including suggested medication management strategies; and		128.75
		(c) develops a written medication management plan following discussion with the patient. For any particular patient — applicable not more than once in each 12 month period, except where there has been a significant change in the patient’s condition or medication regimen requiring a new DMMR
903		Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a residential medication management review (RMMR) for a patient who is a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility — not being an RMMR for a resident in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item, unless there has been a significant change in the resident’s medical condition or medication management plan requiring a new RMMR		88.20
Group A18 — General practitioner attendances associated with Practice Incentives Program (PIP) payments
Subgroup 1 — Taking of a cervical smear from an unscreened or significantly underscreened woman
2501		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2504 or 2507 applies; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		30.85
2503		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or		Amount under rule 61
		(b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2506 or 2509 applies; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years
2504		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2507 applies; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		58.55
2506		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2509 applies; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		Amount under rule 61
2507		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		86.20
2509		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner involving: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive), who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		Amount under rule 61
Subgroup 2 — Completion of an annual cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus
2517		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2521 or 2525 applies; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		30.85
2518		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2522 or 2526 applies; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 61
2521		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2525 applies; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		58.55
2522		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2526 applies; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 61
2525		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		86.20
2526		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 61
Subgroup 3 — Completion of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan
2546		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2552 or 2558 applies; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		30.85
2547		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (b) being attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2553 or 2559 applies; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 61
2552		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2558 applies; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		58.55
2553		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 2559 applies; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 61
2558		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		86.20
2559		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 61
Subgroup 4 — Completion of the 3 Step Mental Health Process
2574		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) involving components of a service to which item 2577 applies, being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration; that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process		58.55
2575		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) involving components of a service to which item 2578 applies, being attendance of less than 40 minutes duration; that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process		Amount under rule 61
2577		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) for implementation of a management plan, being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration; that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process		86.20
2578		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a general practitioner: (a) 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 (b) for implementation of a management plan, being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration; that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process		Amount under rule 61
Group A19 — Other non-referred attendances associated with Practice Incentives Program (PIP) payments to which no other item applies
Subgroup 1 — Taking of a cervical smear from an unscreened or significantly underscreened woman
2600		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		21.00
2603		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		38.00
2606		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		61.00
2610		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		Amount under rule 9
2613		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		Amount under rule 9
2616		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 (inclusive) who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years		Amount under rule 9
Subgroup 2 — Completion of an annual cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus
2620		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		21.00
2622		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		38.00
2624		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		61.00
2631		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 9
2633		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 9
2635		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus		Amount under rule 9
Subgroup 3 — Completion of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan
2664		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		21.00
2666		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		38.00
2668		Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		61.00
2673		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 9
2675		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 9
2677		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner), that completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan		Amount under rule 9
Subgroup 4 — Completion of the 3 Step Mental Health Process
2704		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner, a specialist or a consultant physician), that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process, being attendance of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration		38.00
2705		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner, a specialist or a consultant physician), that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process, being attendance of more than 45 minutes duration		61.00
2707		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner, a specialist or a consultant physician), that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process, being attendance of more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, duration		Amount under rule 9
2708		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a general practitioner, a specialist or a consultant physician), that completes the minimum requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process, being attendance of more than 45 minutes duration		Amount under rule 9
Group A20 — Focussed psychological strategies
2721		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a specialist or a consultant physician), for providing focussed psychological strategies, being attendance of at least 30 minutes, but less than 40 minutes, duration		73.75
2723		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a specialist or a consultant physician), for providing focussed psychological strategies, being attendance of at least 30 minutes, but less than 40 minutes, duration		Amount under rule 61
2725		Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a specialist or a consultant physician), for providing focussed psychological strategies, being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration		105.60
2727		Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who practises in general practice (other than a specialist or a consultant physician), for providing focussed psychological strategies, being attendance of at least 40 minutes duration		Amount under rule 61
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		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
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)		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
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		103.25
Group A10 — Optometric services
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, 10914 or 10915 applies		60.25
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		60.25
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, 10914 or 10915 applies. The appropriate fee for the purpose of paragraph 23A (2) (c) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 is $59.00		30.15
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 an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 at the same practice applies		60.25
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 an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 at the same practice applies		60.25
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 an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 applies		60.25
10915		Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention involving the examination of the eyes, with the instillation of a mydriatic, of a patient with diabetes mellitus, requiring comprehensive reassessment		60.25
10916		Professional attendance, being the first in a course of attention, of not more than 15 minutes duration (not being a service associated with a service to which item 10940 or 10941 applies)		30.15
10918		Professional attendance being the second or subsequent in a course of attention not related to the prescription and fitting of contact lenses (not being a service associated with a service to which item 10940 or 10941 applies)		30.15
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, 10915 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		149.45
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, 10915 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		149.45
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, 10915 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye		149.45
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, 10915 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		188.65
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, 10915 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)		149.45
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, 10915 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		149.45
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, 10915 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		188.65
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, 10915 or 10916 applies — payable only once in a period of 36 months — patients who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles		149.45
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, 10915 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		188.65
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 series 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		149.45
10940		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by an optometrist, 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 10941 applies) in any 12 month period, not being a service associated with a service to which item 10916 or 10918 applies		57.50
10941		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold) not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by an optometrist, 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 10940 applies) in any 12 month period, not being a service associated with a service to which item 10916 or 10918 applies		34.65
Miscellaneous services Group 1 — Management of bulk-billed services
10990	A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10991) applies if: (a) the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility; and			5.95
	(d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for: (i) this item; and (ii) the other item in this table applying to the service
10991	A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10990) applies if: (a) the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility; and			9.00
	(d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for: (i) this item; and (ii) the other item in this table applying to the service; and
	(e) the service is provided at, or from, a practice location in: (i) a regional, rural or remote area; or (ii) Tasmania; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following SSD spatial units: (A) Beaudesert Shire Part A (B) Belconnen (C) Darwin City (D) Eastern Outer Melbourne (E) East Metropolitan (F) Frankston City (G) Gosford-Wyong (H) Greater Geelong City Part A (I) Gungahlin-Hall (J) Ipswich City (Part in BSD) (K) Litchfield Shire (L) Melton-Wyndham (M) Mornington Peninsula Shire (N) Newcastle (O) North Canberra (P) Palmerston-East Arm (Q) Pine Rivers Shire (R) Queanbeyan (S) South Canberra (T) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (U) Southern Adelaide (V) South West Metropolitan (W) Thuringowa City Part A (X) Townsville City Part A (Y) Tuggeranong (Z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (ZA) Woden Valley (ZB) Yarra Ranges Shire Part A; or (iv) the geographical area included in the SLA spatial unit of Palm Island (AC)
Group 2 — Services provided by a practice nurse on behalf of a medical practitioner
10993		Immunisation provided to a person by a practice nurse if: (a) the immunisation is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the immunisation is provided: (i) in the consulting rooms of a general practice; or (ii) in a residential aged care facility; or (iii) during a home visit to the person; or (iv) in an institution		10.20
10996		Treatment of a person’s wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a practice nurse if: (a) the treatment is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		10.20
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.)		104.45
11003		Electroencephalography, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000, 11004, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		276.40
11004		Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 hours duration, recording on the first day, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000, 11003, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		276.40
11005		Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 hours duration, recording on each day subsequent to the first day, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000, 11003, 11004, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		276.40
11006		Electroencephalography, temporosphenoidal, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices		141.70
11009		Electrocorticography		193.20
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)		94.95
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)		127.20
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)		190.05
11021		Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — repetitive stimulation for study of neuromuscular conduction or electromyography with quantitative computerised analysis or both of these examinations		127.20
11024		Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event-related potentials or involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry — 1 or 2 studies		96.65
11027		Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event-related potentials or involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry — 3 or more studies		143.30
Subgroup 2 — Ophthalmology
11200		Provocative test or tests for glaucoma, including water drinking		34.60
11203		Tonography — in the investigation or management of glaucoma, of one or both eyes — using an electrical tonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing		58.50
11204		Electroretinography of 1 or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more studies performed according to current professional guidelines or standards		91.85
11205		Electrooculography of 1 or both eyes performed according to current professional guidelines or standards		91.85
11210		Pattern electroretinography of 1 or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more studies performed according to current professional guidelines or standards		91.85
11211		Dark adaptometry of 1 or both eyes with a quantitative estimation of threshold in log lumens at 45 minutes of dark adaptations		91.85
11212		Optic fundi, examination of following intravenous dye injection		59.50
11215		Retinal photography, multiple exposures, of 1 eye with intravenous dye injection		104.35
11218		Retinal photography, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection		128.90
11221		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, 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		57.50
11222		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, 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 may be required within a 6 month period) where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period;		57.50
		(b) established neurological disease which may be progressive and where a visual field is necessary for the management of the patient; (c) monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by systemic drug toxicity, where there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease; each additional examination
11224		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, 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		34.65
11225		Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, 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 1 of the following conditions: (a) established glaucoma (where surgery may be required within a 6 month period) where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; (b) established neurological disease which may be progressive and where a visual field is necessary for the management of the patient; (c) monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by systemic drug toxicity, where there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease; each additional examination		34.65
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		104.10
11237		Ocular contents, simultaneous ultrasonic echography by both unidimensional and bidimensional techniques, for the diagnosis, monitoring or measurement of choroidal and ciliary body melanomas, retinoblastoma or suspicious naevi or simulating lesions, 1 eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Group I1 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		69.05
11240		Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of 1 eye prior to lens surgery on that eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Group I1 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		69.05
11241		Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for bilateral eye measurement prior to lens surgery on both eyes, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Group I1 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		87.95
11242		Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of an eye previously measured and on which lens surgery has been performed, and where further lens surgery is contemplated in that eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Group I1 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		68.00
11243		Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of a second eye if: (a) surgery for the first eye has resulted in more than 1 dioptre of error; or (b) more than 3 years have elapsed since the surgery for the first eye; not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Group I1 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		68.00
Subgroup 3 — Otolaryngology
11300		Brain stem evoked response audiometry (Anaes.)		163.30
11303		Electrocochleography, extratympanic method, 1 or both ears		163.30
11304		Electrocochleography, transtympanic membrane insertion technique, 1 or both ears		268.90
11306		Non-determinate audiometry		18.65
11309		Audiogram, air conduction		22.30
11312		Audiogram, air and bone conduction or air conduction and speech discrimination		31.50
11315		Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech		41.75
11318		Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech, with other cochlear tests		51.50
11321		Glycerol induced cochlear function changes assessed by a minimum of 4 air conduction and speech discrimination tests (Klockoff’s test)		97.90
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		27.85
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		16.75
11330		Impedance audiogram where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner — 1 examination in any 4 week period		6.70
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; (g) chromosomal abnormality, including Down’s Syndrome;		49.65
		(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		37.85
11336		Simultaneous bithermal caloric test of labyrinths		37.85
11339		Electronystagmography		37.85
Subgroup 4 — Respiratory
11500		Bronchospirometry, including gas analysis		141.70
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		117.65
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		17.40
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		30.25
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		52.40
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 or a service associated with administration of anaesthesia)		58.75
11602		Investigation of venous reflux or obstruction in 1 or more limbs at rest by CW Doppler or pulsed Doppler involving examination at multiple sites along the limb(s) using intermittent limb compression and/or Valsalva manoeuvres to detect prograde and retrograde flow, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies — hard copy trace and report, maximum of two examinations in a 12 month period		48.95
11604		Plethysmographic assessment of chronic venous disease, assessment of chronic venous disease in the lower and upper extremities, or in the lower or upper extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using venous occlusion plethysmography, strain gauge plethysmography or air plethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies — examination, hard copy trace and report		64.25
11605		Infrared photoplethysmographic assessment of complex chronic lower limb venous disease, assessment of chronic venous disease in the lower extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using infrared photoplethysmography, examination during and following exercise with and without superficial venous occlusion, to assess venous function (reflux and/or obstruction) to determine surgical intervention or the conservative management of deep venous thrombotic disease, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies — hard copy trace, calculation of 90% recovery time and report		64.25
11610		Measurement of ankle — brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachial systolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial waveforms for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease — examination, hard copy trace and report		54.05
11611		Measurement of wrist — brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of radial and ulnar (or finger) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of the wrist (or finger) brachial systolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial waveforms for the evaluation of upper extremity arterial disease — examination, hard copy trace and report		54.05
11612		Exercise study for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease, measurement of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachial systolic pressure indices for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease at rest and following exercise using a treadmill or bicycle ergometer or other such equipment where the exercise workload is quantifiably documented — examination and report		95.35
11614		Transcranial doppler, examination of the intracranial arterial circulation using CW Doppler or pulsed Doppler with hard copy recording of waveforms, examination and report, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55280 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		64.25
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		64.35
11627		Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person under 12 years of age		194.00
Subgroup 6 — Cardiovascular
11700		Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing and report		26.50
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		13.20
11702		Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only		13.20
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		108.55
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		142.10
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		44.00
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		23.95
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		129.05
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		59.15
11715		Blood dye — dilution indicator test		102.50
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		29.45
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		59.15
11722		Implanted ECG loop recording for the investigation of recurrent unexplained syncope if: (a) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (b) a neurogenic cause is not suspected; and (c) the patient to whom the service is provided does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; including reprogramming when required, retrieval of stored data, analysis, interpretation and report, not being a service to which item 38285 applies		29.45
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		143.30
Subgroup 7 — Gastroenterology and colorectal
11800		Oesophageal motility test, manometric		148.10
11810		Clinical assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease involving 24-hour pH monitoring, including analysis, interpretation and report and including any associated consultation		148.10
11820		Capsule endoscopy to investigate an episode of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, using a capsule endoscopy device approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (including administration of the capsule, imaging, image reading and interpretation, and all attendances for providing the service on the day the capsule is administered) if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician with endoscopic training that is recognised by The Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and (b) the patient to whom the service is provided: (i) is aged 18 years or over; and (ii) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (iii) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy have been performed on the patient and have not identified the cause of the bleeding; and (d) the service is performed within 6 months after the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy		1 730.25
11830		Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor involving anal manometry or measurement of anorectal sensation or measurement of the rectosphincteric reflex		158.45
11833		Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles involving electromyography or measurement of pudendal and spinal nerve motor latency		211.90
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 11919 applies		23.40
11903		Cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11912, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in Group I3 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		94.30
11906		Urethral pressure profilometry, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11909, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in Group I3 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		94.30
11909		Urethral pressure profilometry with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11906, 11915, 11919, 36800 or an item in Group I3 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies		140.05
11912		Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of rectal pressure, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in Group I3 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies (Anaes.)		140.05
11915		Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11909, 11912, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in Group I3 of the diagnostic imaging services table applies (Anaes.)		140.05
11917		Cystometrography in conjunction with ultrasound of 1 or more components of the urinary tract, 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 any of items 11012 to 11027, 11900 to 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 applies (Anaes.)		363.40
11919		Cystometrography in conjunction with contrast micturating cystourethrography, 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 any of items 11012 to 11027, 11900 to 11917, 11921 and 36800 applies (Anaes.)		363.40
11921		Bladder washout test for localisation of urinary infection — not including bacterial counts for organisms in specimens		63.65
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		33.05
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		49.95
12012		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using less than the number of allergens included in a standard patch test battery		17.60
12015		Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard patch test battery		53.00
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		68.25
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		100.00
Subgroup 10 — Other diagnostic procedures and investigations
12200		Collection of specimen of sweat by iontophoresis		31.55
12201		Administration, by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, of thyrotropin alfa-rch (recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone), and arranging services to which both items 61426 and 66650 apply, for the detection of recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer in a patient if: (a) the patient has had a total thyroidectomy and one ablative dose of radioactive iodine; and (b) the patient is maintained on thyroid hormone therapy; and (c) the patient is at risk of recurrence; and		2 030.40
		(d) on at least one previous whole body scan or serum thyroglobulin test when withdrawn from thyroid hormone therapy, the patient did not have evidence of well-differentiated thyroid cancer; and (e) either: (i) withdrawal from thyroid hormone therapy resulted in severe psychiatric disturbances when hypothyroid; or (ii) withdrawal is medically contra-indicated because the patient has: (A) unstable coronary artery disease; or (B) hypopituitarism; or (C) a high risk of relapse or exacerbation of a previous severe psychiatric illness — payable once only in a 12 month period
12203		Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for a patient aged 18 years or more 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		498.90
		(d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified adult sleep medicine 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 a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For any particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period
12207		Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for a patient aged 18 years or more 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		498.90
		(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 a qualified adult sleep medicine 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 a qualified adult sleep medicine 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 or testing, or both, 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
12210		Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged 12 years or less, where: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and		595.50
		(b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and
		(e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body 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 a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For each particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period
12213		Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged between 12 and 18 years, where: (a) recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and		536.45
		(d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and
		(e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body 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 a qualified sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For each particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period
12215		Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged 12 years or less, where: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and		595.50
		(e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body 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 a qualified paediatric sleep medicine 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 12210 applies, for the adjustment, or testing of the effectiveness, or both, of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or of the bilevel pressure support or ventilation (or both), or if supplemental oxygen is required because of recurring hypoxia — each additional investigation
12217		Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged between 12 and 18 years, where: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training 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 a qualified sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and		536.45
		(e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body 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 to be provided by a qualified sleep medicine 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 12213 applies, for the adjustment, or testing of the effectiveness, or both, of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or of the bilevel pressure support or ventilation (or both), or if there is recurring hypoxia and supplemental oxygen is required — each additional investigation
Group D2 — Nuclear medicine (non-imaging)
12500		Blood volume estimation		183.80
12503		Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test or iron kinetic test		360.45
12506		Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation involving examination of stool specimens		257.35
12509		Gastrointestinal protein loss		183.80
12512		Radioactive B12 absorption test — 1 isotope		89.10
12515		Radioactive B12 absorption test — 2 isotopes		195.05
12518		Thyroid uptake (using probe)		89.10
12521		Perchlorate discharge study		107.45
12524		Renal function test (without imaging procedure)		134.30
12527		Renal function test (with imaging and at least 2 blood samples)		72.05
12530		Whole body count — not being a service associated with a service to which another item applies		107.45
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		71.75
		(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 1 or more of the clinical indications for the test
Therapeutic procedures Group T1 — Miscellaneous therapeutic procedures Subgroup 1 — Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
13020		Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of decompression illness, gas gangrene, air or gas embolism, diabetic wounds (including diabetic gangrene and diabetic foot ulcers) or necrotising soft tissue infections (including necrotising fasciitis or Fournier’s gangrene), or for the prevention and treatment of osteoradionecrosis, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber of between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours (both inclusive), including any associated attendance		219.55
13025		Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of decompression illness, air or gas embolism, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber greater than 3 hours, including any associated attendance — per hour (or part of an hour)		98.20
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)		138.70
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		115.95
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		60.40
13106		Declotting of an arteriovenous shunt		103.00
13109		Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis — insertion and fixation of (Anaes.)		193.20
13110		Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter, removal of (including catheter cuffs) (Anaes.)		193.85
13112		Peritoneal dialysis, establishment of, by abdominal puncture and insertion of temporary catheter (including associated consultation) (Anaes.)		115.95
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		1 696.35
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		424.10
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		726.95
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		72.60
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.)		309.00
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.)		96.95
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.)		726.95
13221		Preparation of semen for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies or for artificial insemination		44.25
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		173.35
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 (H) (Anaes.)		346.75
Subgroup 4 — Paediatric and neonatal
13300		Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation in a neonate with or without infusion or cannulation of a vein		48.35
13303		Umbilical artery catheterisation with or without infusion		71.60
13306		Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor		283.45
13309		Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, using blood already collected		241.65
13312		Blood for pathology test, collection of, by femoral or external jugular vein puncture in infants		24.10
13318		Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) — by open exposure, in a person under 12 years of age (Anaes.)		193.00
13319		Central vein catheterisation in a neonate via peripheral vein (Anaes.)		193.00
Subgroup 5 — Cardiovascular
13400		Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac surgery (Anaes.)		82.15
Subgroup 6 — Gastroenterology
13500		Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant in the absence of gastrointestinal haemorrhage		153.00
13503		Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage		306.05
13506		Gastro-oesophageal balloon intubation, Minnesota, Sengstaken-Blakemore or similar, for control of bleeding from gastric oesophageal varices		156.50
Subgroup 8 — Haematology
13700		Harvesting of homologous (including allogeneic) or autologous bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation (Anaes.)		282.80
13703		Administration of blood including collection from donor		101.35
13706		Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected		70.80
13709		Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate transfusion in emergency situation		41.10
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		115.95
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		115.95
13757		Therapeutic venesection for the management of haemochromatosis, polycythemia vera or porphyria cutanea tarda		61.90
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		647.10
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.)		72.35
13818		Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output measurement (Anaes.)		96.50
13830		Intracranial pressure, monitoring of, by intraventricular or subdural catheter, subarachnoid bolt or similar, by a specialist or consultant physician — each day		63.95
13839		Arterial puncture and collection of blood for diagnostic purposes		19.50
13842		Intra-arterial cannulation for the purpose of taking multiple arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis		58.75
13845		Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management on the first day, including percutaneous insertion, initial and subsequent consultations and monitoring of parameters (Anaes.)		459.00
13848		Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management on each day subsequent to the first, including associated consultations and monitoring of parameters		111.20
13851		Circulatory support device, management of, on first day		418.85
13854		Circulatory support device, management of, on each day subsequent to the first		97.40
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		124.20
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		258.85
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		192.75
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		58.75
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		187.85
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		63.95
13885		Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, management by a specialist or consultant physician — on the first day in an intensive care unit		115.65
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		60.25
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, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin — for any particular patient, once only on the same day		55.20
13918		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 1 hour’s duration but not more than 6 hours duration — for any particular patient, once only on the same day		83.05
13921		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration — for the first day of treatment		94.00
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		55.40
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 — for any particular patient, once only on the same day		71.60
13930		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 1 hour’s duration but not more than 6 hours duration — for any particular patient, once only on the same day		99.95
13933		Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration — for the first day of treatment		110.90
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		72.25
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		83.05
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		55.40
13945		Long-term implanted drug delivery device for cytotoxic chemotherapy, accessing of		44.55
13948		Cytotoxic agent, instillation of, into a body cavity		55.40
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		44.75
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		44.75
14100		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 3 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 (Anaes.)		129.40
14106		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, café-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), where abnormality is visible from 3 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 — area of treatment up to 50 cm2 (Anaes.)		129.40
14109		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, 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.)		158.90
14112		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, 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.)		188.20
14115		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, 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.)		217.60
14118		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, 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.)		276.45
14124		Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of haemangiomas of infancy, including any associated consultation — 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.)		129.40
Subgroup 13 — Other therapeutic procedures
14200			Gastric lavage in the treatment of ingested poison		50.80
14203			Hormone or living tissue implantation, by direct implantation involving incision and suture (Anaes.)		43.40
14206			Hormone or living tissue implantation — by cannula		30.20
14209			Intra-arterial infusion or retrograde intravenous perfusion of a sympatholytic agent		75.30
14212			Intussusception, management of fluid or gas reduction for (Anaes.)		157.25
14215			Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, accessing of to add or remove fluid		83.05
14218			Implanted pump or reservoir, loading of, with a therapeutic agent or agents, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural space		83.05
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		44.55
14224			Electroconvulsive therapy, with or without the use of stimulus dosing techniques, including any electroencephalographic monitoring and associated consultation (Anaes.)		59.70
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		36.15
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 17
15006			Radiotherapy, superficial-attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 1 field		80.10
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 17
15012			Radiotherapy, superficial — each attendance at which treatment is given to an eye		45.35
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		40.50
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 17
15106			Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 treatments per week or less frequently — 1 field		47.80
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 17
15112			Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage — attendance at which a single dose technique is applied — 1 field		102.00
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 17
Subgroup 3 — Megavoltage
15211			Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field		46.40
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 17
15215			Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (lung)		50.65
15218			Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)		50.65
15221			Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (breast)		50.65
15224			Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site for diseases or conditions not covered by item 15215, 15218 or 15221		50.65
15227			Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator, with or without electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to secondary site		50.65
15230			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) — treatment delivered to primary site (lung)		Amount under rule 17
15233			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) — treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)		Amount under rule 17
15236			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) — treatment delivered to primary site (breast)		Amount under rule 17
15239			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) — treatment delivered to primary site for diseases or conditions not covered by item 15230, 15233 or 15236		Amount under rule 17
15242			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) — treatment delivered to secondary site		Amount under rule 17
15245			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (lung)		50.65
15248			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)		50.65
15251			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site (breast)		50.65
15254			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to primary site for diseases or conditions not covered by item 15245, 15248 or 15251		50.65
15257			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities — each attendance at which treatment is given — 1 field — treatment delivered to secondary site		50.65
15260			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, 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) — treatment delivered to primary site (lung)		Amount under rule 17
15263			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, 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) — treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)		Amount under rule 17
15266			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, 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) — treatment delivered to primary site (breast)		Amount under rule 17
15269			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, 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) — treatment delivered to primary site for diseases or conditions not covered by item 15260, 15263 or 15266		Amount under rule 17
15272			Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10MV photons, 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) — treatment delivered to secondary site		Amount under rule 17
Subgroup 4 — Brachytherapy
15303			Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		302.95
15304			Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		302.95
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.)		574.30
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.)		574.30
15311			Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		282.75
15312			Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		280.70
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.)		555.10
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.)		555.10
15319			Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		344.50
15320			Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)		344.50
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.)		612.60
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.)		612.60
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.)		666.45
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.)		666.45
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.)		632.80
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.)		632.80
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.)		574.30
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.)		574.30
15338			Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, radiation oncology component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stage T1, T2A or T2B, with a Gleason score of 6 or less and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 10ng/ml or less at the time of diagnosis, where the procedure is performed at an approved site in association with a urologist		793.80
15339			Removal of a sealed radioactive source under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal nerve block (Anaes.)		64.65
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		161.45
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		430.90
15348			Subsequent applications of radioactive mould referred to in item 15342 or 15345 — each attendance		49.55
15351			Construction and first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external surface		98.95
15354			Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface		120.10
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		33.90
15360			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy for the treatment of in-stent restenoses of 1 coronary artery, administration of radioactive sealed sources having a half life of 115 days or less using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The procedure must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a service to which item 35347, 35350, 35353 or 35356 applies		306.30
15363			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy for the treatment of in-stent restenoses of 1 coronary artery, administration of radioactive sealed sources having a half life of greater than 115 days using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The procedure must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a service to which item 35347, 35350, 35353 or 35356 applies		306.30
Subgroup 5 — Computerised planning
15500			Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine or CT 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)		205.95
15503			Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine or CT 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)		264.40
15506			Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine or CT 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)		394.80
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)		178.50
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)		230.05
15513			Radiation source localisation using a simulator or x-ray machine or CT of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are required, for brachytherapy treatment planning for Iodine 125 seed implantation of localised prostate cancer, being a service associated with a service to which item 15338 applies		260.20
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)		333.00
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		65.30
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		288.40
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		540.75
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		66.95
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		298.75
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		566.50
15536			Brachytherapy planning, computerised Radiation Dosimetry		226.40
15539			Brachytherapy planning, computerised radiation dosimetry for Iodine 125 seed implantation of localised prostate cancer, being a service associated with a service to which item 15338 applies		532.25
15541			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy planning, computerised radiation dosimetry. The procedure must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a service to which item 35347, 35350, 35353 or 35356 applies		226.40
Subgroup 6 — Stereotactic radiosurgery
15600			Stereotactic radiosurgery, including all radiation oncology consultations, planning, simulation, dosimetry and treatment		1 444.40
Group T3 — Therapeutic nuclear medicine
16003			Intra-cavitary administration of a therapeutic dose of Yttrium 90 (not including preliminary paracentesis and not being a service associated with selective internal radiation therapy) (Anaes.)		552.00
16006			Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyroid cancer by single dose technique		424.15
16009			Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyrotoxicosis by single dose technique		289.45
16012			Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of Phosphorous 32		250.45
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		3 446.70
			(b) conventional radiotherapy is inappropriate, due to the wide distribution of sites of bone pain
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		2 072.35
			(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
Group T4 — Obstetrics
16500			Antenatal attendance		30.85
16501			External cephalic version for breech presentation, after 36 weeks where no contraindication exists, in a unit with facilities for caesarean section, including pre and post version CTG, with or without tocolysis, not being a service to which items 55718 to 55728 and 55768 to 55774 apply — chargeable whether or not the version is successful and limited to a maximum of 2 ECV’s per pregnancy		119.25
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		30.85
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		30.85
16505			Threatened abortion, threatened miscarriage or hyperemesis gravidarum, requiring admission to hospital, treatment of — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance		30.85
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		30.85
16509			Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia or antepartum haemorrhage, treatment of — each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance		30.85
16511			Cervix, purse string ligation of (Anaes.)		186.60
16512			Cervix, removal of purse string ligature of (Anaes.)		53.85
16514			Antenatal cardiotocography in the management of high risk pregnancy (not during the course of the confinement)		31.15
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 (Anaes.)		294.10
16518			Management of labour, incomplete, where the patient’s care has been transferred to another medical practitioner for completion of the delivery (Anaes.)		294.10
16519			Management of labour and delivery by any means (including Caesarean section) including post-partum care for 5 days (Anaes.)		452.90
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 (Anaes.)		529.30
16522			Management of labour and delivery, or delivery alone, (including Caesarean section), where in the course of antenatal supervision or intrapartum management, 1 or more, of the following conditions is present, including postnatal care for 7 days: (a) multiple pregnancy;		1 063.45
			(b) recurrent antepartum haemorrhage from 20 weeks gestation; (c) grade 2, 3 or 4 placenta praevia; (d) baby with a birth weight less than or equal to 2 500 gm; (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 (Anaes.)
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 (Anaes.)		250.90
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 (Anaes.)		184.95
16567			Management of postpartum haemorrhage by special measures such as packing of uterus, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		270.55
16570			Acute inversion of the uterus, vaginal correction of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		353.00
16571			Cervix, repair of extensive laceration or lacerations (Anaes.)		270.55
16573			Third degree tear, involving anal sphincter muscles and rectal mucosa, repair of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		220.50
16600			Amniocentesis, diagnostic		53.85
16603			Chorionic villus sampling, by any route		103.45
16606			Fetal blood sampling, using interventional techniques from umbilical cord or fetus, including fetal neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (Anaes.)		206.35
16609			Fetal intravascular blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling (Anaes.)		420.85
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.)		331.10
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.)		176.30
16618			Amniocentesis, therapeutic, when indicated because of polyhydramnios with at least 500 ml being aspirated		176.30
16621			Amnioinfusion, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in the presence of severe oligohydramnios		176.30
16624			Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of		253.75
16627			Feto-amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis		516.70
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 T6 — 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		36.40
Group T7 — Regional or field nerve blocks
18213			Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion		75.25
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 (Anaes.)		161.10
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 (Anaes.)		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		31.90
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		42.50
18226			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 — for a patient in labour, where the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday		241.60
18227			Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, where continuous attendance by a medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour — for a patient in labour, where the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday		Amount under rule 34
18228			Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance		53.05
18230			Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (Anaes.)		202.30
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 (Anaes.)		161.10
18233			Epidural injection of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)		161.10
18234			Trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		105.95
18236			Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		53.05
18238			Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies		31.90
18240			Retrobulbar or peribulbar injection of an anaesthetic agent		79.40
18242			Greater occipital nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		31.90
18244			Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		85.50
18246			Glossopharyngeal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		85.50
18248			Phrenic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		75.25
18250			Spinal accessory nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		53.05
18252			Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent		85.50
18254			Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent		85.50
18256			Suprascapular nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		53.05
18258			Intercostal nerve (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent		53.05
18260			Intercostal nerves (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent		75.25
18262			Ilio-inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		53.05
18264			Pudendal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		85.50
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		53.05
18268			Obturator nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		75.25
18270			Femoral nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		75.25
18272			Saphenous, sural, popliteal or posterior tibial nerve, main trunk of, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		53.05
18274			Paravertebral, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral or coccygeal nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (single vertebral level)		75.25
18276			Paravertebral nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)		105.95
18278			Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		75.25
18280			Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		105.95
18282			Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure		85.50
18284			Stellate ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent (cervical sympathetic block) (Anaes.)		125.30
18286			Lumbar or thoracic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent (paravertebral sympathetic block) (Anaes.)		125.30
18288			Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)		125.30
18290			Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)		211.90
18292			Nerve branch, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service to which any other item in this group applies or a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)		105.95
18294			Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)		149.30
18296			Lumbar sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)		127.70
18298			Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)		149.30
18350			Botulinum toxin (Botox), injection of, for hemifacial spasm in a patient over 12 years of age, including all such injections on any 1 day		105.95
18352			Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), including all such injections on any 1 day		211.90
18354			Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinus foot deformity due to spasticity in an ambulant cerebral palsy patient between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on any 1 day for all or any of the muscles subserving 1 functional activity and supplied by 1 motor nerve — applicable only to the first 2 treatments of each limb of the patient on any 1 day (Anaes.)		105.95
18356			Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinovarus foot deformity due to spasticity in an ambulant cerebral palsy patient between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on any 1 day for all or any of the muscles subserving 1 functional activity and supplied by 1 motor nerve — applicable only to the first 2 treatments of each limb of the patient on any 1 day (Anaes.)		105.95
18358			Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinovalgus foot deformity due to spasticity in an ambulant cerebral palsy patient between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on any 1 day for all or any of the muscles subserving 1 functional activity and supplied by 1 motor nerve — applicable only to the first 2 treatments of each limb of the patient on any 1 day (Anaes.)		105.95
18370			Botulinum toxin, injection of, for blepharospasm, including all such injections on any 1 day (Anaes.)		38.25
Group T10 — Anaesthesia performed in connection with certain services (Relative Value Guide)
Subgroup 1 — Head
20100			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, salivary glands or superficial vessels of the head, including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20102			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for plastic repair of cleft lip		101.10
20104			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy		67.40
20120			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on external, middle or inner ear, including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20124			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for otoscopy		67.40
20140			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on eye, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20142			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lens surgery		101.10
20143			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retinal surgery		101.10
20144			Initiation of administration of anaesthesia for corneal transplant		134.80
20145			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vitrectomy		134.80
20146			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for biopsy of conjunctiva		84.25
20148			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for ophthalmoscopy		67.40
20160			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nose or accessory sinuses, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20162			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on the nose and accessory sinuses		117.95
20164			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for biopsy of soft tissue of the nose and accessory sinuses		67.40
20170			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intraoral procedures, including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20172			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of cleft palate		117.95
20174			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal tumour		151.65
20176			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical intraoral surgery		168.50
20190			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on facial bones, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20192			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extensive surgery on facial bones (including prognathism and extensive facial bone reconstruction)		168.50
20210			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intracranial procedures, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		252.75
20212			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for subdural taps		84.25
20214			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for burr holes of the cranium		151.65
20216			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intracranial vascular procedures, including those for aneurysms or arterio-venous abnormalities		337.00
20220			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures		168.50
20222			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for ablation of an intracranial nerve		101.10
20225			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures		202.20
Subgroup 2 — Neck
20300			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20305			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, cellulitis or similar lesion or epiglottitis, causing life threatening airway obstruction		252.75
20320			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
20321			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laryngectomy, hemi laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy or pharyngectomy		168.50
20330			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laser surgery to the airway (excluding nose and mouth)		134.80
20350			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		168.50
20352			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for simple ligation of major vessels of neck		84.25
Subgroup 3 — Thorax
20400			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20401			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
20402			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast		84.25
20403			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for removal of breast lump or for breast segmentectomy, where axillary node dissection is performed		84.25
20404			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for mastectomy		101.10
20405			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous flaps		134.80
20406			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal mammary node dissection		219.05
20410			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electrical conversion of arrhythmias		84.25
20420			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20440			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum		67.40
20450			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20452			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on clavicle, scapula or sternum		101.10
20470			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for partial rib resection, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
20472			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracoplasty		168.50
20474			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall		219.05
Subgroup 4 — Intrathoracic
20500			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus		252.75
20520			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
20522			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura		67.40
20524			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pneumocentesis		67.40
20526			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracoscopy		168.50
20528			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for mediastinoscopy		134.80
20540			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		219.05
20542			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pulmonary decortication		252.75
20546			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pulmonary resection with thoracoplasty		252.75
20548			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi		252.75
20560			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of chest		337.00
Subgroup 5 — Spine and spinal cord
20600			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine or spinal cord, or both, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		168.50
20604			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for posterior cervical laminectomy with the patient in the sitting position		219.05
20620			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine or spinal cord, or both, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		168.50
20622			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracolumbar sympathectomy		219.05
20630			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
20632			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy		117.95
20634			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for chemonucleolysis		168.50
20670			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extensive spine or spinal cord procedures, or both		219.05
20680			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for manipulation of spine when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
20690			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
Subgroup 6 — Upper abdomen
20700			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20702			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous liver biopsy		67.40
20705			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for diagnostic laparoscopy procedures		101.10
20706			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the upper abdomen, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		117.95
20730			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper posterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
20740			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures		84.25
20745			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in association with acute gastrointestinal haemorrhage		101.10
20750			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs in upper abdomen, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
20752			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional hernia or wound dehiscence, or both		101.10
20754			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on an omphalocele		117.95
20756			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia		151.65
20770			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major upper abdominal blood vessels		252.75
20790			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures within the peritoneal cavity in upper abdomen including cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, laparoscopic nephrectomy or bowel shunts		134.80
20791			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for gastric reduction or gastroplasty for the treatment of morbid obesity		168.50
20792			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for partial hepatectomy (excluding liver biopsy)		219.05
20793			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extended or trisegmental hepatectomy		252.75
20794			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pancreatectomy, partial or total		202.20
20798			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for neuro endocrine tumour removal in the upper abdomen		168.50
20799			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra-abdominal organ in the upper abdomen		101.10
Subgroup 7 — Lower abdomen
20800			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the lower anterior abdominal walls, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20802			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lipectomy of the lower abdomen		84.25
20805			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for diagnostic laparoscopic procedures		101.10
20806			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the lower abdomen		117.95
20810			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures		67.40
20815			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to urinary tract		101.10
20820			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue of the lower posterior abdominal wall		84.25
20830			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs in lower abdomen, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
20832			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional herniae or wound dehiscence, or both, of the lower abdomen		101.10
20840			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all procedures within the peritoneal cavity in lower abdomen, including appendicectomy, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
20841			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bowel resection, including laparoscopic bowel resection, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
20842			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for amniocentesis		67.40
20844			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for abdominoperineal resection, including pull through procedures, ultra low anterior resection and formation of bowel reservoir		168.50
20845			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical prostatectomy		168.50
20846			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical hysterectomy		168.50
20848			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pelvic exenteration		168.50
20850			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for caesarean section		202.20
20855			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for caesarean hysterectomy or hysterectomy within 24 hours of delivery		252.75
20860			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in lower abdomen, including those on the urinary tract, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
20862			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for renal procedures, including upper one-third of ureter		117.95
20864			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total cystectomy		168.50
20866			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for adrenalectomy		168.50
20867			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for neuro endocrine tumour removal in the lower abdomen		168.50
20868			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for renal transplantation (donor or recipient)		168.50
20880			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		252.75
20882			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for inferior vena cava ligation		168.50
20884			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous umbrella insertion		84.25
20886			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra-abdominal organ in the lower abdomen		101.10
Subgroup 8 — Perineum
20900			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the perineum (including biopsy of male genital system), not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20902			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for anorectal procedures (including endoscopy or biopsy, or both)		67.40
20904			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical perineal procedures, including radical perineal prostatectomy or radical vulvectomy		117.95
20906			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vulvectomy		67.40
20910			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral procedures (including urethrocyctoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
20912			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumour or tumours		84.25
20914			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral resection of prostate		117.95
20916			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bleeding post-transurethral resection		117.95
20920			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on male external genitalia, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20924			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on undescended testis, unilateral or bilateral		67.40
20926			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical orchidectomy, inguinal approach		67.40
20928			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical orchidectomy, abdominal approach		101.10
20930			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for orchiopexy, unilateral or bilateral		67.40
20932			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis		67.40
20934			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis with bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy		101.10
20936			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy		134.80
20938			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for insertion of penile prosthesis		67.40
20940			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for per vagina and vaginal procedures (including biopsy of labia, vagina, cervix or endometrium), not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		50.55
20942			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for colpotomy, colpectomy or colporrhaphy		67.40
20943			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transvaginal assisted reproductive services		67.40
20944			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy		101.10
20946			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal delivery		134.80
20948			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for purse string ligation of cervix, or removal of purse string ligature, or removal of purse string ligature		67.40
20950			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for culdoscopy		84.25
20952			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hysteroscopy		67.40
20954			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for correction of inverted uterus		168.50
20956			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for evacuation of retained products of conception, as a complication of confinement		67.40
20958			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for manual removal of retained placenta or for repair of vaginal or perineal tear following delivery		84.25
20960			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal procedures in the management of post partum haemorrhage, where the blood loss is greater than 500 mls		117.95
Subgroup 9 — Pelvis (except hip)
21100			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior pelvic region (anterior to iliac crest), except external genitalia		50.55
21110			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue of the pelvic region (posterior to iliac crest), except perineum		84.25
21112			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the anterior iliac crest		67.40
21114			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the posterior iliac crest		84.25
21116			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow harvesting from the pelvis		101.10
21120			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the bony pelvis		101.10
21130			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for body cast application or revision, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21140			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interpelviabdominal (hindquarter) amputation		252.75
21150			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures for tumour of the pelvis, except hindquarter amputation		168.50
21160			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
21170			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint		134.80
Subgroup 10 — Upper leg (except knee)
21195			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skins or subcutaneous tissue of the upper leg		50.55
21199			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of the upper leg		67.40
21200			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving hip joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
21202			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the hip joint		67.40
21210			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving hip joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
21212			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hip disarticulation		168.50
21214			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total hip replacement or revision		168.50
21220			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving upper two-third of femur, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
21230			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving upper two-third of femur, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		101.10
21232			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for above knee amputation		84.25
21234			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of the upper two-third of femur		134.80
21260			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures involving veins of upper leg, including exploration		67.40
21270			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures involving arteries of upper leg, including bypass graft, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
21272			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery ligation		67.40
21274			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy		101.10
21280			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper leg		252.75
Subgroup 11 — Knee and popliteal area
21300			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the knee or popliteal area, or both		50.55
21321			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of knee or popliteal area, or both		67.40
21340			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on lower one-third of femur, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
21360			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on lower one-third of femur		84.25
21380			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on knee joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21382			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of knee joint		67.40
21390			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula or patella, or any of them, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21392			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula or patella, or any of them		67.40
21400			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on knee joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21402			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for knee replacement		117.95
21403			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bilateral knee replacement		168.50
21404			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for disarticulation of knee		84.25
21420			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cast application, removal or repair, involving knee joint, undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21430			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of knee or popliteal area, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21432			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of arteriovenous fistula of knee or popliteal area		84.25
21440			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of knee or popliteal area, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
Subgroup 12 — Lower leg (below knee)
21460			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of lower leg, ankle or foot		50.55
21461			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons or fascia of lower leg, ankle or foot, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21462			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all closed procedures on lower leg, ankle or foot		50.55
21464			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedure of ankle joint		67.40
21472			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of achilles tendon		84.25
21474			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for gastrocnemius recession		84.25
21480			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on bones of lower leg, ankle or foot, including amputation, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21482			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of bone involving lower leg, ankle or foot		84.25
21484			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of tibia or fibula		84.25
21486			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total ankle replacement		117.95
21490			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal or repair, undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21500			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of lower leg, including bypass graft, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
21502			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of the lower leg		101.10
21520			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of lower leg, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21522			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg		84.25
21530			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of lower leg, ankle or foot		252.75
21532			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of toe		134.80
Subgroup 13 — Shoulder and axilla
21600			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the shoulder or axilla		50.55
21610			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of shoulder or axilla, including axillary dissection		84.25
21620			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
21622			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of shoulder joint		84.25
21630			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
21632			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection involving humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint		101.10
21634			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder disarticulation		151.65
21636			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation		252.75
21638			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total shoulder replacement		168.50
21650			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of shoulder or axilla, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
21652			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures for axillary-brachial aneurysm		168.50
21654			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bypass graft of arteries of shoulder or axilla		134.80
21656			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary-femoral bypass graft		168.50
21670			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of shoulder or axilla		67.40
21680			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder cast application, removal or repair, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies, when undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21682			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder spica application, when undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility		67.40
Subgroup 14 — Upper arm and elbow
21700			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper arm or elbow		50.55
21710			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of upper arm or elbow, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21712			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open tenotomy of the upper arm or elbow		84.25
21714			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenoplasty of the upper arm or elbow		84.25
21716			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenodesis for rupture of long tendon of biceps		84.25
21730			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the upper arm or elbow, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21732			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of elbow joint		67.40
21740			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the upper arm or elbow, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		84.25
21756			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on the upper arm or elbow		101.10
21760			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total elbow replacement		117.95
21770			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of upper arm, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
21772			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of arteries of the upper arm		101.10
21780			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of upper arm, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21790			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper arm		252.75
Subgroup 15 — Forearm wrist and hand
21800			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the forearm, wrist or hand		50.55
21810			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae of the forearm, wrist or hand		67.40
21820			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones, when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21830			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21832			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total wrist replacement		117.95
21834			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the wrist joint		67.40
21840			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the arteries of forearm, wrist or hand, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		134.80
21842			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of artery of forearm, wrist or hand		101.10
21850			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the veins of forearm, wrist or hand, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies		67.40
21860			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal or repair, when undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility		50.55
21870			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of forearm, wrist or hand		252.75
21872			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of a finger		134.80
Subgroup 16 — Anaesthesia for burns
21878			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves not more than 3% of total body surface		50.55
21879			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves more than 3% but less than 10% of total body surface		84.25
21880			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface		117.95
21881			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface		151.65
21882			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface		185.35
21883			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface		219.05
21884			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface		252.75
21885			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface		286.45
21886			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface		320.15
21887			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, where the area of burn involves 80% or more of total body surface		353.85
Subgroup 17 — Anaesthesia for radiological or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
21900			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for hysterosalpingography		50.55
21906			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography — lumbar or thoracic		84.25
21908			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography — cervical		101.10
21910			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography — posterior fossa		151.65
21912			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography — lumbar or thoracic		84.25
21914			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography — cervical		101.10
21915			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral arteriogram		84.25
21916			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arteriograms — cerebral, carotid or vertebral		84.25
21918			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde arteriogram — brachial or femoral		84.25
21922			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for computerised axial tomography scanning, magnetic resonance scanning or digital subtraction angiography scanning		117.95
21925			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde cystography, retrograde urethrography or retrograde cystourethrography		67.40
21926			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for fluoroscopy		84.25
21927			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for barium enema or other opaque study of the small bowel		84.25
21930			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bronchography		101.10
21935			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for phlebography		84.25
21936			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for heart — 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination		101.10
21939			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral venous cannulation		50.55
21941			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac catheterisation (including coronary arteriography, ventriculography, cardiac mapping or insertion of automatic defibrillator or transvenous pacemaker)		117.95
21942			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac electrophysiological procedures including radio frequency ablation		168.50
21943			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for central vein catheterisation or insertion of right heart balloon catheter (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure		84.25
21945			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lumbar puncture, cisternal puncture or epidural injection		84.25
21949			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for harvesting of bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation		84.25
21952			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for muscle biopsy for malignant hyperpyrexia		168.50
21955			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electroencephalography		84.25
21959			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brain stem evoked response audiometry		84.25
21962			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electrocochleography by extratympanic method or transtympanic membrane insertion method		84.25
21965			Initiation of management of anaesthesia as a therapeutic procedure where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia		84.25
21969			Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy, where the medical practitioner is not confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen)		134.80
21970			Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy, where the medical practitioner is confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen)		252.75
21973			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brachytherapy using radioactive sealed sources		84.25
21976			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for therapeutic nuclear medicine		84.25
21980			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radiotherapy		84.25
Subgroup 18 — Miscellaneous
21990			Initiation of management of anaesthesia, being a service to which another item in this subgroup or in Subgroups 1 to 17 or 20 would have applied if the procedure in connection with which the service is provided had not been discontinued		50.55
21992			Initiation of management of anaesthesia performed on a person under the age of 10 years in connection with a procedure covered by an item that does not include the word ‘(Anaes.)’		67.40
21997			Initiation of management of anaesthesia in connection with a procedure covered by an item that does not include the word ‘(Anaes.)’, not being a service to which item 21965 or 21992 applies, where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia		67.40
Subgroup 19 — Therapeutic and diagnostic services performed in connection with administration of anaesthesia
22001			Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate transfusion in an emergency situation, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		50.55
22002			Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		67.40
22007			Awake endotracheal intubation with flexible fibreoptic scope associated with difficult airway, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		67.40
22008			Double lumen endobronchial tube or bronchial blocker, insertion of, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		67.40
22012			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), when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		50.55
22014			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), when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia relating to another discrete operation on the same day		50.55
22015			Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output measurement, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		101.10
22020			Central vein catheterisation (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure, not being a service to which item 13318 applies, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		67.40
22025			Intraarterial cannulation when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia		67.40
22030			Introduction of a narcotic, for the control of postoperative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space in conjunction with an operation		33.70
22035			Introduction of a local anaesthetic, for control of postoperative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space, in conjunction with an operation		33.70
22040			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 hip, knee, ankle or foot surgery		33.70
22045			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 hip, knee, ankle or foot surgery		50.55
22050			Introduction of a regional of 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		33.70
22055			Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 21 applies		202.20
22060			Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent, not being a service associated with anaesthesia to which an item in Subgroup 21 applies		337.00
22065			Induced controlled hypothermia — total body, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 21 applies		84.25
22070			Cardioplegia, blood or crystalloid, administration by any route, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 21 applies		168.50
22075			Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, with core temperature less than 22°c, including management of retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 21 applies		252.75
Subgroup 20 — Administration of anaesthesia in connection with a dental service
22900			Initiation of management by a medical practitioner of anaesthesia for extraction of tooth or teeth, with or without incision of soft tissue or removal of bone		84.25
22905			Initiation of management of anaesthesia for restorative dental work		84.25
Subgroup 21 — Anaesthesia, perfusion and assistance at anaesthesia (time component)
23010			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is not more than 15 minutes		16.50
23021			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15 minutes but not more than 20 minutes		33.70
23022			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20 minutes but not more than 25 minutes		33.70
23023			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 25 minutes but not more than 30 minutes		33.70
23031			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 30 minutes but not more than 35 minutes		50.55
23032			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 35 minutes but not more than 40 minutes		50.55
23033			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 40 minutes but not more than 45 minutes		50.55
23041			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 45 minutes but not more than 50 minutes		67.40
23042			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 50 minutes but not more than 55 minutes		67.40
23043			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 55 minutes but not more than 1 hour		67.40
23051			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:01 hours but not more than 1:05 hours		84.25
23052			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:05 hours but not more than 1:10 hours		84.25
23053			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:10 hours but not more than 1:15 hours		84.25
23061			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:15 hours but not more than 1:20 hours		101.10
23062			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:20 hours but not more than 1:25 hours		101.10
23063			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:25 hours but not more than 1:30 hours		101.10
23071			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:30 hours but not more than 1:35 hours		117.95
23072			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:35 hours but not more than 1:40 hours		117.95
23073			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:40 hours but not more than 1:45 hours		117.95
23081			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:45 hours but not more than 1:50 hours		134.80
23082			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:50 hours but not more than 1:55 hours		134.80
23083			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 1:55 hours but not more than 2:00 hours		134.80
23090			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 2:00 hours but not more than 2:15 hours		151.65
23100			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 2:15 hours but not more than 2:30 hours		168.50
23110			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 2:30 hours but not more than 2:45 hours		185.35
23120			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 2:45 hours but not more than 3:00 hours		202.20
23130			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 3:00 hours but not more than 3:15 hours		219.05
23140			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 3:15 hours but not more than 3:30 hours		235.90
23150			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 3:30 hours but not more than 3:45 hours		252.75
23160			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 3:45 hours but not more than 4:00 hours		269.60
23170			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:00 hours but not more than 4:10 hours		286.45
23180			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:10 hours but not more than 4:20 hours		303.30
23190			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:20 hours but not more than 4:30 hours		320.15
23200			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:30 hours but not more than 4:40 hours		337.00
23210			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:40 hours but not more than 4:50 hours		353.85
23220			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 4:50 hours but not more than 5:00 hours		370.70
23230			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:00 hours but not more than 5:10 hours		387.55
23240			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:10 hours but not more than 5:20 hours		404.40
23250			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:20 hours but not more than 5:30 hours		421.25
23260			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:30 hours but not more than 5:40 hours		438.10
23270			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:40 hours but not more than 5:50 hours		454.95
23280			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 5:50 hours but not more than 6:00 hours		471.80
23290			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:00 hours but not more than 6:10 hours		488.65
23300			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:10 hours but not more than 6:20 hours		505.50
23310			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:20 hours but not more than 6:30 hours		522.35
23320			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:30 hours but not more than 6:40 hours		539.20
23330			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:40 hours but not more than 6:50 hours		556.05
23340			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 6:50 hours but not more than 7:00 hours		572.90
23350			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:00 hours but not more than 7:10 hours		589.75
23360			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:10 hours but not more than 7:20 hours		606.60
23370			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:20 hours but not more than 7:30 hours		623.45
23380			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:30 hours but not more than 7:40 hours		640.30
23390			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:40 hours but not more than 7:50 hours		657.15
23400			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 7:50 hours but not more than 8:00 hours		674.00
23410			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:00 hours but not more than 8:10 hours		690.85
23420			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:10 hours but not more than 8:20 hours		707.70
23430			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:20 hours but not more than 8:30 hours		724.55
23440			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:30 hours but not more than 8:40 hours		741.40
23450			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:40 hours but not more than 8:50 hours		758.25
23460			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 8:50 hours but not more than 9:00 hours		775.10
23470			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:00 hours but not more than 9:10 hours		791.95
23480			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:10 hours but not more than 9:20 hours		808.80
23490			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:20 hours but not more than 9:30 hours		825.65
23500			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:30 hours but not more than 9:40 hours		842.50
23510			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:40 hours but not more than 9:50 hours		859.35
23520			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 9:50 hours but not more than 10:00 hours		876.20
23530			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:00 hours but not more than 10:10 hours		893.05
23540			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:10 hours but not more than 10:20 hours		909.90
23550			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:20 hours but not more than 10:30 hours		926.75
23560			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:30 hours but not more than 10:40 hours		943.60
23570			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:40 hours but not more than 10:50 hours		960.45
23580			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 10:50 hours but not more than 11:00 hours		977.30
23590			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:00 hours but not more than 11:10 hours		994.15
23600			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:10 hours but not more than 11:20 hours		1 011.00
23610			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:20 hours but not more than 11:30 hours		1 027.85
23620			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:30 hours but not more than 11:40 hours		1 044.70
23630			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:40 hours but not more than 11:50 hours		1 061.55
23640			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 11:50 hours but not more than 12:00 hours		1 078.40
23650			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:00 hours but not more than 12:10 hours		1 095.25
23660			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:10 hours but not more than 12:20 hours		1 112.10
23670			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:20 hours but not more than 12:30 hours		1 128.95
23680			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:30 hours but not more than 12:40 hours		1 145.80
23690			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:40 hours but not more than 12:50 hours		1 162.65
23700			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 12:50 hours but not more than 13:00 hours		1 179.50
23710			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:00 hours but not more than 13:10 hours		1 196.35
23720			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:10 hours but not more than 13:20 hours		1 213.20
23730			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:20 hours but not more than 13:30 hours		1 230.05
23740			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:30 hours but not more than 13:40 hours		1 246.90
23750			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:40 hours but not more than 13:50 hours		1 263.75
23760			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 13:50 hours but not more than 14:00 hours		1 280.60
23770			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:00 hours but not more than 14:10 hours		1 297.45
23780			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:10 hours but not more than 14:20 hours		1 314.30
23790			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:20 hours but not more than 14:30 hours		1 331.15
23800			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:30 hours but not more than 14:40 hours		1 348.00
23810			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:40 hours but not more than 14:50 hours		1 364.85
23820			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 14:50 hours but not more than 15:00 hours		1 381.70
23830			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15:00 hours but not more than 15:10 hours		1 398.55
23840			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15:10 hours but not more than 15:20 hours		1 415.40
23850			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15:20 hours but not more than 15:30 hours		1 432.25
23860			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15:30 hours but not more than 15:40 hours		1 449.10
23870			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than15:40 hours but not more than 15:50 hours		1 465.95
23880			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 15:50 hours but not more than 16:00 hours		1 482.80
23890			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:00 hours but not more than 16:10 hours		1 499.65
23900			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:10 hours but not more than 16:20 hours		1 516.50
23910			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:20 hours but not more than 16:30 hours		1 533.35
23920			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:30 hours but not more than 16:40 hours		1 550.20
23930			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:40 hours but not more than 16:50 hours		1 567.05
23940			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 16:50 hours but not more than 17:00 hours		1 583.90
23950			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 17:00 hours but not more than 17:10 hours		1 600.75
23960			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 17:10 hours but not more than 17:20 hours		1 617.60
23970			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 17:20 hours but not more than 17:30 hours		1 634.45
23980			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 17:30 hours but not more than 17:40 hours		1 651.30
23990			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than17:40 hours but not more than 17:50 hours		1 668.15
24100			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 17:50 hours but not more than 18:00 hours		1 685.00
24101			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:00 hours but not more than 18:10 hours		1 701.85
24102			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:10 hours but not more than 18:20 hours		1 718.70
24103			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:20 hours but not more than 18:30 hours		1 735.55
24104			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:30 hours but not more than 18:40 hours		1 752.40
24105			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:40 hours but not more than 18:50 hours		1 769.25
24106			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 18:50 hours but not more than 19:00 hours		1 786.10
24107			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:00 hours but not more than 19:10 hours		1 802.95
24108			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:10 hours but not more than 19:20 hours		1 819.80
24109			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:20 hours but not more than 19:30 hours		1 836.65
24110			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:30 hours but not more than 19:40 hours		1 853.50
24111			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:40 hours but not more than 19:50 hours		1 870.35
24112			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 19:50 hours but not more than 20:00 hours		1 887.20
24113			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:00 hours but not more than 20:10 hours		1 904.05
24114			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:10 hours but not more than 20:20 hours		1 920.90
24115			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:20 hours but not more than 20:30 hours		1 937.75
24116			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:30 hours but not more than 20:40 hours		1 954.60
24117			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:40 hours but not more than 20:50 hours		1 971.45
24118			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 20:50 hours but not more than 21:00 hours		1 988.30
24119			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:00 hours but not more than 21:10 hours		2 005.15
24120			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:10 hours but not more than 21:20 hours		2 022.00
24121			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:20 hours but not more than 21:30 hours		2 038.85
24122			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:30 hours but not more than 21:40 hours		2 055.70
24123			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:40 hours but not more than 21:50 hours		2 072.55
24124			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 21:50 hours but not more than 22:00 hours		2 089.40
24125			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:00 hours but not more than 22:10 hours		2 106.25
24126			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:10 hours but not more than 22:20 hours		2 123.10
24127			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:20 hours but not more than 22:30 hours		2 139.95
24128			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:30 hours but not more than 22:40 hours		2 156.80
24129			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:40 hours but not more than 22:50 hours		2 173.65
24130			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 22:50 hours but not more than 23:00 hours		2 190.50
24131			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:00 hours but not more than 23:10 hours		2 207.35
24132			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:10 hours but not more than 23:20 hours		2 224.20
24133			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:20 hours but not more than 23:30 hours		2 241.05
24134			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:30 hours but not more than 23:40 hours		2 257.90
24135			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:40 hours but not more than 23:50 hours		2 274.75
24136			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the service time is more than 23:50 hours but not more than 24:00 hours		2 291.60
Subgroup 22 — Anaesthesia, perfusion and assistance at anaesthesia (modifying components — physical status)
25000			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the patient has severe systemic disease (equivalent to ASA physical status indicator 3)		16.85
25005			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the patient has severe systemic disease which is a constant threat to life (equivalent to ASA physical status indicator 4)		33.70
25010			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the patient is not expected to survive for 24 hours, with or without the associated operation (equivalent to ASA physical status indicator 5)		50.55
Subgroup 23 — Anaesthesia, perfusion and assistance at anaesthesia (modifying components — other)
25015			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the patient’s age is less than 12 months or is 70 years or more		16.85
25020			Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance, where the patient requires immediate treatment without which there would be significant threat to life or body part — not being a service associated with a service to which item 25025, 25030 or 25050 applies		33.70
Subgroup 24 — Anaesthesia and assistance at anaesthesia (after hours emergency modifier)
25025			Anaesthesia, where the patient requires immediate treatment without which there would be significant threat to life or body part and where more than 50% of the service time occurs between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday		Amount under rule 70
25030			Assistance, where the patient requires immediate treatment without which there would be significant threat to life or body part and where more than 50% of the service time occurs between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday		Amount under rule 70
Subgroup 25 — Perfusion (after hours emergency modifier)
25050			Perfusion, where the patient requires immediate treatment without which there would be significant threat to life or body part and where more than 50% of the service time occurs between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday		Amount under rule 70
Subgroup 26 — Assistance at anaesthesia
25200			Assistance in the administration of anaesthesia requiring continuous anaesthesia on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment, to the exclusion of attendance on all other patients		Amount under rule 73
25205			Assistance in the administration of elective anaesthesia, 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; or (e) the service time of the administration of anaesthesia exceeds 6 hours and the assistance is provided to the exclusion of attendance on all other patients		Amount under rule 73
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 40
30003			Localised burns, dressing of, (not involving grafting) — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation		30.85
30006			Extensive burns, dressing of, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting) — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation		39.45
30009			Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (G) (H) (Anaes.)		51.50
30010			Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (S) (H) (Anaes.)		62.70
30013			Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (G) (H) (Anaes.)		111.05
30014			Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (S) (H) (Anaes.)		131.85
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.) (Assist.)		276.60
30020			Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving more than 10% of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.75
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.) (Assist.)		276.60
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.)		44.30
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.)		76.30
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.)		70.00
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.)		99.70
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.)		76.30
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.)		122.20
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.)		157.55
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.)		99.70
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.)		127.05
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.)		157.55
30052			Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)		215.50
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.)		62.70
30058			Post-operative haemorrhage, control of, under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		122.20
30061			Superficial foreign body, removal of, (including from cornea or sclera) as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		19.90
30064			Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and exploration, including closure of wound if performed, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		93.25
30067			Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (G) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		189.75
30068			Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (S) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
30071			Diagnostic biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		44.30
30074			Diagnostic biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (G) (Anaes.)		99.70
30075			Diagnostic biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (S) (Anaes.)		127.05
30078			Diagnostic drill biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		41.10
30081			Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using an open approach, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		93.25
30084			Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using a percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or similar device, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		49.90
30087			Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		25.00
30090			Diagnostic biopsy of pleura, percutaneous, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination — 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion (Anaes.)		109.05
30093			Diagnostic needle biopsy of vertebra, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		145.60
30094			Diagnostic percutaneous aspiration biopsy of deep organ using interventional techniques (but not including imaging) where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		160.70
30096			Diagnostic scalene node biopsy, by open procedure, if the specimen excised is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)		156.05
30099			Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)		76.30
30102			Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (G) (Anaes.)		127.05
30103			Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (S) (Anaes.)		156.05
30104			Pre-auricular sinus, excision of (Anaes.)		107.70
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.)		131.85
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.)		186.60
30110			Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (G) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		241.25
30111			Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (S) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		315.25
30114			Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker’s cyst), excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		315.25
30165			Lipectomy — transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, and not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy of the patient (Anaes.) (Assist.)		385.95
30168			Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, and not being a service to which item 30165 applies — 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.)		385.95
30171			Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, and not being a service to which item 30165 applies — 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
30174			Lipectomy — subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculo-aponeurotic wall, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
30177			Lipectomy — radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar) with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculo-aponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, and not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy of the patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		836.40
30178			Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, being a service associated with items 45530, 45564 or 45565 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		578.00
30180			Axillary hyperhidrosis, partial excision for (Anaes.)		115.80
30183			Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (Anaes.)		209.10
30185			Palmar or plantar warts (10 or more), definitive removal of, excluding ablative methods alone, not being a service to which item 30186 or 30187 applies		154.85
30186			Palmar or plantar warts (for each wart, up to a total of 9 warts), definitive removal of, excluding ablative methods alone, not being a service to which item 30185 or 30187 applies (Anaes.) Note Section 15 of the Health Insurance Act 1973 provides for the reduction of the fees payable for 2 or more removals performed on the same patient on the same occasion.		40.30
30187			Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser, requiring admission to a hospital or approved day hospital facility, or when performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (5 or more warts) (Anaes.)		218.05
30189			Warts or molluscum contagiosum (1 or more), 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.)		124.95
30190			Angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas or other severely disfiguring tumours of the face or neck, suitable for laser excision as confirmed by specialist opinion — removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation, including any associated resurfacing (10 or more tumours) (Anaes.)		337.50
30192			Premalignant skin lesions (including solar keratoses), treatment of, by ablative technique (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.)		33.65
30195			Benign neoplasm of skin, other than viral verrucae (common warts), seborrheic keratoses or skin tags, 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 applies (1 or more lesions) (Anaes.)		53.85
30196			Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation, including any associated cryotherapy, or diathermy, not being a service to which item 30197 applies (Anaes.)		107.15
30197			Malignant neoplasm 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.)		373.40
30202			Malignant neoplasm 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		41.00
30203			Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles (10 or more lesions)		144.45
30205			Malignant neoplasm of skin proven by histopathology, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles if the malignant neoplasm extends into cartilage (Anaes.)		107.15
30207			Skin lesions, multiple injections with hydrocortisone or similar preparations (Anaes.)		37.85
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.)		138.30
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.)		93.15
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 (H)		93.15
30216			Haematoma, aspiration of (Anaes.)		23.20
30219			Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring admission to a hospital or approved day hospital facility, incision with drainage of, excluding after-care		23.20
30223			Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, incision with drainage of, excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.)		138.30
30224			Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)		201.60
30225			Abscess drainage tube, exchange of using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)		227.10
30226			Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (Anaes.)		127.05
30229			Muscle, excision of (extensive) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
30232			Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)		189.75
30235			Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
30238			Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (Anaes.)		127.05
30241			Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
30244			Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
30246			Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		585.30
30247			Parotid gland, total extirpation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		627.30
30250			Parotid gland, total extirpation of with preservation of facial nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 061.50
30251			Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 630.55
30253			Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy of, with exposure of facial nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		707.75
30255			Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		942.40
30256			Submandibular gland, extirpation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
30259			Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.)		167.25
30262			Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.)		49.90
30265			Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (G) (Anaes.)		99.70
30266			Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (S) (Anaes.)		127.05
30269			Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.)		127.05
30272			Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
30275			Radical excision of intra-oral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck (commando-type operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 495.75
30278			Tongue tie, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		39.45
30281			Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged 2 years and over, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		101.35
30282			Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (G) (Anaes.)		131.85
30283			Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (S) (Anaes.)		173.70
30286			Branchial cyst, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		337.60
30289			Branchial fistula, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		426.20
30293			Cervical oesophagostomy, or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
30294			Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction, or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 495.75
30296			Thyroidectomy, total (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		868.65
30297			Thyroidectomy following previous thyroid surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		868.65
30306			Total hemithyroidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		677.65
30308			Bilateral sub-total thyroidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		677.65
30309			Thyroidectomy, sub-total for thyrotoxicosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		868.65
30310			Thyroid, unilateral sub-total thyroidectomy or equivalent partial thyroidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		388.10
30313			Thyroglossal cyst, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
30314			Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		388.10
30315			Parathyroid operation for hyperparathyroidism (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		967.20
30317			Cervical re-exploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.15
30318			Mediastinum, exploration of, via the cervical route, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		770.10
30320			Mediastinum, exploration of, via mediastinotomy, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.15
30321			Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		770.10
30323			Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of, requiring complex and extensive dissection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.15
30324			Adrenal gland tumour, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.15
30329			Lymph glands of groin, limited excision of (Anaes.)		209.50
30330			Lymph glands of groin, radical excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		609.85
30332			Lymph nodes of axilla, limited excision of (sampling) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		294.25
30335			Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level I (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		735.55
30336			Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level II or III (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		882.70
30373			Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
30376			Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		444.30
30379			Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of long intestinal tube (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		787.55
30382			Enterocutaneous fistula, radical repair of, involving extensive dissection and resection of bowel (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 108.90
30384			Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and oophoropexy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		932.85
30385			Laparotomy for control of post-operative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		477.95
30387			Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera (including pelvic viscera), not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.75
30388			Laparotomy for trauma involving 3 or more organs (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 355.45
30390			Laparoscopy, diagnostic (H) (Anaes.)		186.60
30391			Laparoscopy, with biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		241.25
30392			Radical or debulking operation for advanced intra-abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
30393			Laparoscopic division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		444.30
30394			Laparotomy for drainage of subphrenic abscess, pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause, with or without appendicectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		418.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.55
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 (H) (Anaes.)		197.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		271.20
30400			Laparotomy with insertion of portacath for administration of cytotoxic therapy including placement of reservoir (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.65
30402			Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.20
30403			Ventral, incisional, or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
30405			Ventral, or incisional hernia, repair of requiring muscle transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		776.30
30406			Paracentesis abdominis (Anaes.)		44.30
30408			Peritoneo venous (Leveen) shunt, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		332.70
30409			Liver biopsy, percutaneous (Anaes.)		148.10
30411			Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intra-abdominal procedure (H) (Anaes.)		75.35
30412			Liver biopsy by core needle, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal procedure (Anaes.)		44.40
30414			Liver, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		585.30
30415			Liver, segmental resection of, other than for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 170.60
30416			Liver cyst, laparoscopic marsupialisation of, where the size of the cyst is greater than 5 cm in diameter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		635.55
30417			Liver cysts, laparoscopic marsupialisation of 5 or more, including any cyst greater than 5 cm in diameter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		953.25
30418			Liver, lobectomy of, other than for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 355.45
30419			Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 50950 or 50952 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		693.35
30421			Liver, tri-segmental resection (extended lobectomy) of, other than for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 694.10
30422			Liver, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		573.00
30425			Liver, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or debridement of, for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 108.90
30427			Liver, segmental resection of, for trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 324.50
30428			Liver, lobectomy of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 416.95
30430			Liver, extended lobectomy (tri-segmental resection) of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 971.35
30431			Liver abscess, open abdominal drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
30433			Liver abscess (multiple), open abdominal drainage of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		616.05
30434			Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		499.05
30436			Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles, with omentoplasty or myeloplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		554.45
30437			Hydatid cyst of liver, total excision of, by cysto-pericystectomy (membrane plus fibrous wall) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		690.05
30438			Hydatid cyst of liver, excision of, with drainage and excision of liver tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)		976.50
30439			Operative cholangiography or operative pancreatography or intra operative ultrasound of the biliary tract (including 1 or more examinations performed during the 1 operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		157.55
30440			Cholangiogram, percutaneous transhepatic, and biliary drainage, using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.60
30441			Intra operative ultrasound for staging of intra abdominal tumours (H) (Anaes.)		115.60
30442			Choledochoscopy in conjunction with another procedure (H) (Anaes.)		157.55
30443			Cholecystectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		627.30
30445			Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		627.30
30446			Laparoscopic cholecystectomy when procedure is completed by laparotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		627.30
30448			Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, involving removal of common duct calculi via the cystic duct (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.55
30449			Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with removal of common duct calculi via laparoscopic choledochotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.00
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.) (Assist.)		444.90
30451			Biliary drainage tube, exchange of, using interventional techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.)		227.10
30452			Choledochoscopy with balloon dilatation of a stricture or passage of stent or extraction of calculi (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		320.35
30454			Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with or without removal of calculi (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		731.80
30455			Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with removal of calculi including biliary intestinal anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		860.45
30457			Choledochotomy, intrahepatic, involving removal of intrahepatic bile duct calculi (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 170.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		860.45
30460			Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y as a bypass procedure when no prior biliary surgery performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		731.80
30461			Radical resection of porta hepatis with biliary-enteric anastomoses, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30443, 30454, 30455, 30458 or 30460 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 254.45
30463			Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts, with 2 duct anastomoses (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 540.15
30464			Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts involving more than 2 anastomoses or resection of segment or major portion of segment of liver (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 848.25
30466			Intrahepatic biliary bypass of left hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 065.80
30467			Intrahepatic bypass of right hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 318.35
30469			Biliary stricture, repair of, after 1 or more operations on the biliary tree (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
30472			Hepatic or common bile duct, repair of, as the primary procedure subsequent to partial or total transection of bile duct or ducts (Anaes.) (Assist.)		788.55
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.)		150.30
30475			Endoscopy with balloon dilatation of gastric or gastroduodenal stricture (Anaes.)		271.75
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.)		208.40
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.)		208.40
30479			Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the gastrointestinal tract (Anaes.)		403.95
30481			Percutaneous gastrostomy (initial procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.)		302.95
30482			Percutaneous gastrostomy (repeat procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.)		215.40
30483			Gastrostomy button, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of (Anaes.)		150.25
30484			Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (Anaes.)		309.60
30485			Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct (Anaes.)		477.95
30487			Small bowel intubation with biopsy (Anaes.)		153.50
30488			Small bowel intubation — as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		76.30
30490			Oesophageal prosthesis, insertion of, including endoscopy and dilatation (Anaes.)		446.60
30491			Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation) (Anaes.)		471.20
30493			Biliary manometry (Anaes.)		282.75
30494			Endoscopic biliary dilatation (H) (Anaes.)		356.75
30496			Vagotomy, truncal or selective, with or without pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		499.05
30497			Vagotomy and antrectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
30499			Vagotomy, highly selective (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		707.75
30500			Vagotomy, highly selective with duodenoplasty for peptic stricture (Anaes.) (Assist.)		757.75
30502			Vagotomy, highly selective, with dilatation of pylorus (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		836.40
30503			Vagotomy or antrectomy, or both, for peptic ulcer following previous operation for peptic ulcer (Anaes.) (Assist.)		936.50
30505			Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		468.20
30506			Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and vagotomy and pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		819.45
30508			Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and highly selective vagotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.55
30509			Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving gastric resection (other than wedge resection) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.55
30511			Morbid obesity, gastric reduction or gastroplasty for, by any method (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		720.85
30512			Morbid obesity, gastric bypass for, by any method including anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		887.05
30514			Morbid obesity, surgical reversal of procedure to which item 30511 or 30512 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 306.00
30515			Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		597.60
30517			Gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		782.45
30518			Partial gastrectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		837.90
30520			Gastric tumour, removal of, by local excision, not being a service to which item 30518 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		573.00
30521			Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 226.00
30523			Gastrectomy, sub-total radical, for carcinoma (including splenectomy when performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 281.30
30524			Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma (including extended node dissection and distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy when performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 410.75
30526			Gastrectomy, total, and including lower oesophagus, performed by left thoraco-abdominal incision or opening of diaphragmatic hiatus (including splenectomy when performed) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 829.65
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
30529			Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, with oesophagoplasty for stricture or short oesophagus (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 108.90
30530			Antireflux operation by cardiopexy, with or without fundoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		665.40
30532			Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller’s operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, by laparoscopy or open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		764.00
30533			Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller’s operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, by laparoscopy or open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		908.80
30535			Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation and thoracotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 439.55
30536			Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
30538			Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 010.40
30539			Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (H) (Assist.)		739.30
30541			Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 287.60
30542			Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.80
30544			Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (H) (Assist.)		640.75
30545			Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 558.75
30547			Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 071.95
30548			Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		800.85
30550			Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 749.70
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 207.55
30553			Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.)		893.20
30554			Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 946.80
30556			Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 343.00
30557			Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (H) (Assist.)		991.85
30559			Oesophagus, local excision for tumour of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		720.85
30560			Oesophageal perforation, repair of, by thoracotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		800.85
30562			Enterosomy or colostomy, closure of — not involving resection of bowel (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		504.90
30563			Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		504.90
30564			Small bowel strictureplasty for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		655.30
30565			Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
30566			Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		821.25
30568			Intraoperative enterotomy for visualisation of the small intestine by endoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		616.05
30569			Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed at laparotomy, with or without biopsies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		314.10
30571			Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
30572			Laparoscopic appendicectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
30574			Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intra-abdominal procedure through the same incision (H) (Anaes.)		104.60
30575			Pancreatic abscess, laparotomy and external drainage of, not requiring retro-pancreatic dissection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		435.10
30577			Pancreatic necrosectomy for pancreatic necrosis or abscess formation requiring major pancreatic or retro-pancreatic dissection, excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.15
30578			Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of pancreatic tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		973.40
30580			Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of duodenal tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		887.05
30581			Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum for, but no tumour found (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		646.90
30583			Distal pancreatectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
30584			Pancreatico-duodenectomy, Whipple’s operation, with or without preservation of pylorus (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 495.75
30586			Pancreatic cyst-anastomosis to stomach or duodenum — by open or endoscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
30587			Pancreatic cyst, anastomosis to Roux loop of jejunum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		616.05
30589			Pancreatico-jejunostomy for pancreatitis or trauma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 061.50
30590			Pancreatico-jejunostomy following previous pancreatic surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 170.60
30593			Pancreatectomy, near total or total (including duodenum), with or without splenectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 601.80
30594			Pancreatectomy for pancreatitis following previously attempted drainage procedure or partial resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 848.25
30596			Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		761.35
30597			Splenectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		611.10
30599			Splenectomy, for massive spleen (weighing more than 1 500 gms) or involving thoraco-abdominal incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 108.90
30600			Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		659.40
30601			Diaphragmatic hernia, congenital, repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		812.25
30602			Portal hypertension, porto-caval shunt for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 318.35
30603			Portal hypertension, meso-caval shunt for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 392.35
30605			Portal hypertension, selective spleno-renal shunt for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 583.30
30606			Portal hypertension, oesophageal transection via stapler or oversew of gastric varices with or without devascularisation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		942.55
30609			Femoral or inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30612 or 30614 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
30612			Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
30614			Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
30615			Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
30616			Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (G) (H) (Anaes.)		225.15
30617			Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (S) (H) (Anaes.)		302.35
30620			Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		254.10
30621			Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.80
30628			Hydrocele, tapping of		30.20
30631			Hydrocele, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply (Anaes.)		200.80
30634			Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply — 1 procedure (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		199.45
30635			Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply — 1 procedure (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		247.65
30638			Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		254.10
30641			Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.80
30644			Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
30653			Circumcision of a male under 6 months of age (Anaes.)		39.45
30656			Circumcision of a male under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes.)		91.75
30659			Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (G) (Anaes.)		127.05
30660			Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (S) (Anaes.)		157.55
30663			Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		122.50
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.)		40.30
30672			Coccyx, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
30675			Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (G) (Anaes.)		254.10
30676			Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (S) (Anaes.)		321.65
30679			Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (Anaes.)		81.70
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.)		492.85
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.)		616.05
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.)		739.30
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 (other than by shave excision) and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, not being a service to which another item in this group applies		28.85
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		80.95
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		104.45
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		121.75
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 (other than by shave 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 — if all specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		182.05
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 (other than by shave 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 — if all specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		323.55
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		142.60
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		121.75
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 (other than by shave 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 the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.)		142.60
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.)		313.10
31250			Giant hairy or compound naevus, excision of an area at least 1% of body surface — where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)		313.10
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 (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		187.85
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 (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		267.85
31265			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		156.50
31270			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the 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 surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		219.15
31275			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		253.90
31280			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by item 31255 or 31265, tumour size up to 10 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		132.20
31285			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by item 31260 or 31270, tumour size more than 10 mm and up to 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		180.75
31290			Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by item 31260 or 31275, tumour size more than 20 mm in diameter — where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, and where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.)		208.65
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 where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		248.50
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		271.45
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		333.90
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		236.45
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		299.10
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		333.90
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		229.60
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		271.45
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 (with an adequate margin and as a result, no further surgery is indicated at the site of the primary tumour), and suture, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.)		313.10
31340			Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of 1 or more of, where clinically indicated, and where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation, 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.)		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 the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)		178.90
31346			Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area for treatment of contour problems of abdominal, upper arm or thigh fat due to repeated insulin injections, where the lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50 mm in diameter (Anaes.)		178.90
31350			Benign tumour of soft tissue, removal of by surgical excision, where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.70
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.) (Assist.)		606.20
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.) (Assist.)		221.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.65
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.) (Assist.)		426.10
31409			Parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 323.75
31412			Recurrent or persistent parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 630.55
31420			Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.)		156.05
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.) (Assist.)		340.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		681.75
31429			Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 4 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of 1 or more of internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle or spinal accessory nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 062.40
31432			Lymph nodes of neck, bilateral selective dissection of levels I, II and III (bilateral supraomohyoid dissections) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 136.25
31435			Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		835.15
31438			Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of 1 or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 323.75
31441			Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, repair, revision or replacement of (Anaes.)		213.55
31450			Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is 1 hour or less (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
31452			Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is more than 1 hour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		603.70
31454			Laparoscopy with drainage of pus, bile or blood, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		477.95
31456			Gastroscopy and insertion of nasogastric or nasoenteral feeding tube, where blind insertion of the feeding tube has failed or is inappropriate due to the patient’s medical condition (H) (Anaes.)		208.40
31458			Gastroscopy and insertion of nasogastric or nasoenteral feeding tube, where blind insertion of the feeding tube has failed or is inappropriate due to the patient’s medical condition, and where the use of imaging intensification is clinically indicated (H) (Anaes.)		250.05
31460			Percutaneous gastrostomy tube, jejunal extension to, including any associated imaging services (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.95
31462			Operative feeding jejunostomy performed in conjunction with major upper gastro-intestinal resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
31464			Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, by laparoscopic technique — not being a service to which item 30601 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
31466			Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, revision procedure, by laparoscopy or open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 108.95
31468			Para-oesophageal hiatus hernia, repair of, with complete reduction of hernia, resection of sac and repair of hiatus, with or without fundoplication (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.35
31470			Laparoscopic splenectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		611.10
31472			Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-y as a bypass procedure where prior biliary surgery has been performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		992.60
31500			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.)		220.65
31503			Breast, benign lesion more than 50 mm in diameter, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		294.25
31506			Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		331.00
31509			Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.)		294.25
31512			Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.70
31515			Breast, tumour site, re-excision of, following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		370.05
31518			Breast (female), total mastectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		624.70
31521			Breast (male), total mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.80
31524			Breast (female), subcutaneous mastectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		882.70
31527			Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		441.40
31530			Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging guidance, for histological examination, where imaging has demonstrated: (a) microcalcification of lesion; or (b) impalpable lesion less than 1 cm in diameter; including pre-operative localisation of lesion where performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 31539, 31545 or 31548 applies		505.40
31533			Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided — but not including imaging (Anaes.)		117.00
31536			Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging techniques, but not including imaging — not being a service associated with a service to which item 31539, 31542 or 31545 applies (Anaes.)		160.70
31539			Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (ABBI), for histological examination, conducted by a qualified surgeon, where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15 mm in diameter, not being a service associated with a service to which item 31530, 31536 or 31548 applies (H) (Anaes.)		338.40
31542			Breast, initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire or similar device, conducted by a qualified radiologist, using interventional imaging techniques prior to advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (ABBI), including imaging — not being a service associated with a service to which item 31536 applies (Anaes.)		167.05
31545			Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (ABBI), for histological examination, conducted by a qualified surgeon, where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15 mm in diameter, including initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging techniques and including imaging — not being a service associated with a service to which item 31530, 31536 or 31548 applies (Anaes.)		505.40
31548			Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 31530, 31539 or 31545 applies (Anaes.)		117.00
31551			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 approved day hospital facility, excluding after-care (Anaes.)		183.90
31554			Breast, microdochotomy of, for benign or malignant condition (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.80
31557			Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (Anaes.) (Assist.)		294.25
31560			Accessory breast tissue, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		294.25
31563			Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of (Anaes.)		220.45
31566			Accessory nipple, excision of (Anaes.)		110.30
Subgroup 2 — Colorectal
32000			Large intestine, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of stoma) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		875.10
32003			Large intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		915.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		976.10
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 102.70
32006			Left hemicolectomy, including the descending and sigmoid colon (including formation of stoma) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		976.10
32009			Total colectomy and ileostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 157.85
32012			Total colectomy and ileo-rectal anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 279.00
32015			Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 571.85
32018			Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation — abdominal resection (including after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 332.80
32021			Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation — perineal resection (H) (Assist.)		477.95
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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32103, 32104 or 32106 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 157.85
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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32103, 32104 or 32106 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 548.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 667.85
32028			Rectum, low or ultra low restorative resection, with peranal sutured coloanal anastomosis, with or without covering stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 787.05
32029			Colonic reservoir, construction of, being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		357.40
32030			Rectosigmoidectomy — (Hartmann’s operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		875.10
32033			Restoration of bowel following Hartmann’s or similar operation, including dismantling of the stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 279.00
32036			Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour — excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 622.20
32039			Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 302.50
32042			Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation, abdominal resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1097.20
32045			Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation — perineal resection (Assist.)		410.65
32046			Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation — perineal resection where the perineal surgeon also provides assistance to the abdominal surgeon (H) (Assist.)		634.55
32047			Perineal proctectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
32051			Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 965.65
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 804.05
32057			Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir — conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)		477.95
32060			Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 965.65
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 804.05
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 (H) (Assist.)		477.95
32069			Ileostomy reservoir, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate (Anaes.)		1 454.05
32072			Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy		40.65
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.)		63.70
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.)		143.00
32081			Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (Anaes.)		196.40
32084			Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)		94.50
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.)		173.70
32090			Fibreoptic colonoscopy — examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with or without biopsy (Anaes.)		283.65
32093			Fibreoptic colonoscopy — examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or more polyps (Anaes.)		398.10
32094			Endoscopic dilatation of colorectal strictures including colonoscopy (Anaes.)		468.20
32095			Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed by stoma, with or without biopsies (Anaes.)		108.50
32096			Rectal biopsy, full thickness, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		218.05
32099			Rectal tumour of 5 cm or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		282.75
32102			Rectal tumour of greater than 5 cm in diameter, indicated by pathological examination, per anal submucosal excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.50
32103			Rectal tumour of less than 4 cm in diameter, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy (incorporating stereoscopic and optic systems), where removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy or by local excision, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32104 or 32106 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		655.30
32104			Rectal tumour of 4 cm or greater in diameter, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy (incorporating stereoscopic and optic systems), where removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy or by local excision, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32103 or 32106 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		848.20
32105			Anorectal carcinoma — per anal full thickness excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.65
32106			Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy (incorporating stereoscopic and optic systems), where removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy and where removal requires dissection within the peritoneal cavity, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32103 or 32104 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 157.85
32108			Rectal tumour, trans-sphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		848.20
32111			Rectal prolapse, Delorme procedure for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.50
32112			Rectal prolapse, perineal recto-sigmoidectomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		655.30
32114			Rectal stricture, per anal release of (Anaes.)		148.10
32115			Rectal stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.)		107.65
32117			Rectal prolapse, abdominal rectopexy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		848.20
32120			Rectal prolapse, perineal repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		218.05
32123			Anal stricture, anoplasty for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		282.75
32126			Anal incontinence, Parks’ intersphincteric procedure for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.65
32129			Anal sphincter, direct repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.50
32131			Rectocele, transanal repair of rectocele (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		452.75
32132			Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse — sclerotherapy for (Anaes.)		38.30
32135			Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse — rubber band ligation of, with or without sclerotherapy, cryotherapy or infrared therapy for (Anaes.)		57.25
32138			Haemorrhoidectomy including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes.)		312.00
32139			Haemorrhoidectomy involving third or fourth degree haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		312.00
32142			Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of (Anaes.)		57.25
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.)		114.60
32147			Perianal thrombosis, incision of (Anaes.)		38.30
32150			Operation for fissure-in-ano, including excision or sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (Anaes.) (Assist.)		218.05
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.)		59.50
32156			Fistula-in-ano, subcutaneous, excision of (Anaes.)		111.75
32159			Anal fistula, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		282.75
32162			Anal fistula, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.65
32165			Anal fistula, repair of by mucosal flap advancement (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.50
32166			Anal fistula — readjustment of Seton (Anaes.)		174.95
32168			Fistula wound, review of, under general or regional anaesthetic, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.)		111.75
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 (H) (Anaes.)		75.35
32174			Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, drainage of (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		75.35
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.)		138.00
32177			Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), 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 (H) (Anaes.)		147.90
32180			Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (H) (Anaes.)		218.05
32183			Intestinal sling procedure prior to radiotherapy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		476.60
32186			Colonic lavage, total, intra-operative (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		476.60
32200			Distal muscle, devascularisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
32203			Anal or perineal graciloplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.75
32206			Stimulator and electrodes, insertion of, following previous graciloplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		486.75
32209			Anal or perineal graciloplasty with insertion of stimulator and electrodes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		782.25
32210			Gracilis neosphincter pacemaker, replacement of (Anaes.)		216.75
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.)		115.60
Subgroup 3 — Vascular
32500			Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5 mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections of sclerosant 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.)		93.15
32501			Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5 mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections of sclerosant 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 truncal reflux in the long or short saphenous veins has been excluded by duplex examination and that a 7th or subsequent treatment (including any treatments to which item 32500 applies) is indicated in a 12 month period		93.15
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 in relation to the same leg (Anaes.)		227.10
32507			Varicose veins, sub-fascial surgical exploration of 1 or more incompetent perforating veins — 1 leg — not being a service associated with a service to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies in relation to the same leg (Anaes.) (Assist.)		452.75
32508			Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral junction or sapheno-popliteal junction — 1 leg — with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous vein on the same leg, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		452.75
32511			Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral junction and sapheno-popliteal junction — 1 leg — with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous vein on the same leg, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		673.15
32514			Varicose veins, ligation of the long or short saphenous vein on the same leg, 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		786.35
32517			Varicose veins, ligation of the long and short saphenous veins on the same leg, 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 012.60
32700			Artery of neck, bypass using vein or synthetic material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.70
32703			Internal carotid artery, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of — with or without endarterectomy (H) (Assist.)		1 008.20
32708			Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a straight non-bifurcated graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 206.00
32710			Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 340.05
32711			Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the common femoral or profunda femoris arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 474.05
32712			Ilio-femoral bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 065.60
32715			Axillary or subclavian to femoral bypass grafting to 1 or both femoral arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 065.60
32718			Femoro-femoral or ilio-femoral cross-over bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
32721			Renal artery, bypass grafting to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 601.40
32724			Renal arteries (both), bypass grafting to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 818.45
32730			Mesenteric vessel (single), bypass grafting to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 378.20
32733			Mesenteric vessels (multiple), bypass grafting to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 601.40
32736			Inferior mesenteric artery, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
32739			Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 097.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 257.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 435.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 556.85
32751			Femoral artery bypass grafting using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 257.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
32763			Arterial bypass grafting, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
32766			Arterial or venous anastomosis, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		670.00
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		232.25
33050			Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 234.80
33055			Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		990.25
33070			Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)		714.45
33075			Aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		908.85
33080			Intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 109.35
33100			Aneurysm of common or internal carotid artery, or both, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.70
33103			Thoracic aneurysm, replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 709.90
33109			Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 067.35
33112			Suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 792.95
33115			Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft not being a service associated with a service to which item 33116 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 206.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 340.05
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 474.05
33124			Aneurysm of iliac artery (common, external or internal), replacement by graft — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 027.30
33127			Aneurysms of iliac arteries (common, external or internal), replacement by graft — bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
33130			Aneurysm of visceral artery, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 174.00
33133			Aneurysm of visceral artery, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		880.50
33136			False aneurysm, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 220.35
33139			False aneurysm, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
33142			False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 257.05
33145			Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 163.00
33148			Ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 686.20
33151			Ruptured suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 552.20
33154			Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 888.70
33157			Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 105.55
33160			Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 105.55
33163			Ruptured iliac artery aneurysm, replacement by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 786.70
33166			Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, replacement by anastomosis or graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 786.70
33169			Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, simple ligation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 391.00
33172			Aneurysm of major artery, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 084.65
33175			Ruptured aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		999.65
33178			Ruptured aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 271.20
33181			Ruptured intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 554.20
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		963.40
33506			Innominate or subclavian artery, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 078.40
33509			Aortic endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 206.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 340.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 474.05
33518			Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 078.40
33521			Ilio-femoral endarterectomy (1 side), including closure by suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 167.60
33524			Renal artery, endarterectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 378.20
33527			Renal arteries (both), endarterectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 601.40
33530			Coeliac or superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 378.20
33533			Coeliac and superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 601.40
33536			Inferior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 142.20
33539			Artery of extremities, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.10
33542			Extended deep femoral endarterectomy where the endarterectomy is at least 7 cm long (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 174.00
33545			Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3 cm long (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		232.25
33548			Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3 cm long or greater (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		472.30
33551			Vein, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		232.25
33554			Endarterectomy, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis — each site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.10
33800			Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 001.75
33803			Embolectomy or thrombectomy, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		957.10
33806			Embolectomy or thrombectomy (including the infusion of thrombolytic or other agents) from an artery or bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery (Anaes.) (Assist.)		689.10
33810			Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)		502.70
33811			Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, open removal of thrombus or tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 496.50
33812			Thrombus, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)		791.20
33815			Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		727.40
33818			Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		848.65
33821			Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		969.85
33824			Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
33827			Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 084.65
33830			Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 244.15
33833			Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 129.45
33836			Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
33839			Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 576.00
33842			Artery of neck, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		778.45
33845			Laparotomy for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		542.35
33848			Extremity, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		542.35
34100			Major artery of neck, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.85
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 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
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 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		247.55
34109			Temporal artery, biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.05
34112			Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and ligation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		727.40
34115			Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and ligation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.10
34118			Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 174.00
34121			Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		937.90
34124			Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 027.30
34127			Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
34130			Surgically created arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		421.15
34133			Scalenotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		472.30
34136			First rib, resection of portion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		759.20
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		759.20
34142			Coeliac artery, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		937.90
34145			Popliteal artery, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		682.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.70
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 665.35
34154			Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 984.40
34157			Neck, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
34160			Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 888.70
34163			Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 424.60
34166			Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo bifemoral grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 424.60
34169			Infected bypass graft from trunk, excision of, including closure of arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
34172			Infected axillo-femoral or femoro-femoral graft, excision of, including closure of arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 097.45
34175			Infected bypass graft from extremities, excision of including closure of arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
34500			Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		261.65
34503			Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
34506			Arteriovenous shunt, external, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		178.60
34509			Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, not in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		829.45
34512			Arteriovenous access device, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		912.45
34515			Arteriovenous access device, thrombectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		650.80
34518			Stenosis of arteriovenous fistula or prosthetic arteriovenous access device, correction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 091.05
34521			Intra-abdominal artery or vein, cannulation of, for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		670.25
34524			Arterial cannulation for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not being a service to which item 34521 applies (excluding after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
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.)		468.05
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.)		231.10
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 facility (Anaes.)		173.35
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.) (Assist.)		1 052.75
34538			Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnelled cuffed catheter or similar device, for the administration of haemodialysis or parenteral nutrition (Anaes.)		231.10
34539			Tunnelled cuffed catheter, or similar device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		173.35
34800			Inferior vena cava, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (Anaes.) (Assist.)		689.10
34803			Inferior vena cava, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 518.65
34806			Cross leg bypass grafting, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.10
34809			Saphenous vein anastomosis to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.10
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		995.40
34815			Vein stenosis, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis) — using vein or synthetic material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.10
34818			Venous valve, plication or repair to restore valve competency (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		906.05
34821			Vein transplant to restore valvular function (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 231.50
34824			External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein — 1 stent (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		421.15
34827			External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins — more than 1 stent (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		510.45
34830			External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein — 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.85
34833			External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins — more than 1 stent (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		778.45
35000			Lumbar sympathectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.85
35003			Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy by any surgical approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		778.45
35006			Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy, where operation is a re-operation for previous incomplete sympathectomy by any surgical approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		976.25
35009			Lumbar sympathectomy, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete surgical sympathectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		759.20
35012			Sacral or pre-sacral sympathectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.85
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.) (Assist.)		312.75
35103			Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes.)		199.05
35200			Operative arteriography or venography, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative procedure on an artery or vein — 1 site (H) (Anaes.)		145.55
35202			Major arteries or veins in the neck, abdomen or extremities, access to, as part of re-operation after prior surgery on these vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		693.35
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.) (Assist.)		437.35
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.) (Assist.)		560.70
35304			Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		437.35
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		560.70
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.) (Assist.)		517.50
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.) (Assist.)		646.90
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		646.90
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		733.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		733.15
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 an item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35319 or 35320 applies, or associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		301.90
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 an item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35320 applies, or associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.20
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 an item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35319 applies, or associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		726.95
35321			Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage (but not for the treatment of uterine fibroids), percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		690.05
35324			Angioscopy not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		258.70
35327			Angioscopy combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		346.75
35330			Insertion of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (Anaes.) (Assist.)		437.35
35335			Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion, where: (a) no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and (b) each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and (c) balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (Anaes.) (Assist.)		751.30
35338			Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with insertion of 1 or more stents, where: (a) no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and (b) each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and (c) balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		960.85
35341			Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion, where: (a) no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and (b) each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and (c) balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 031.60
35344			Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with insertion of 1 or more stents, where: (a) no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and (b) each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and (c) balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.00
35347			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including in the same artery balloon angioplasty, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. The procedure must be performed by a cardiologist in association with a radiation oncologist, and be performed in association with items 15360 and 15541, or items 15363 and 15541 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		656.00
35350			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including in the same artery balloon angioplasty and intravascular ultrasound, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. The procedure must be performed by a cardiologist in association with a radiation oncologist, and be performed in association with items 15360 and 15541, or items 15363 and 15541 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.70
35353			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including in the same artery balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. The procedure must be performed by a cardiologist in association with a radiation oncologist, and be performed in association with items 15360 and 15541, or items 15363 and 15541 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		969.95
35356			Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, including in the same artery balloon angioplasty, percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy and intravascular ultrasound, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. The procedure must be performed by a cardiologist in association with a radiation oncologist, and be performed in association with items 15360 and 15541, or items 15363 and 15541 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 188.65
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.)		68.90
35502			Intra-uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, for the control of idiopathic menorrhagia, including endometrial biopsy to exclude endometrial pathology, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		68.05
35503			Intra-uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		45.45
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.)		45.55
35507			Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), 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 (H) (Anaes.)		148.10
35508			Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes — not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		218.05
35509			Hymenectomy (Anaes.)		75.95
35512			Bartholin’s cyst, excision of (G) (Anaes.)		152.20
35513			Bartholin’s cyst, excision of (S) (Anaes.)		188.15
35516			Bartholin’s cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (G) (Anaes.)		98.75
35517			Bartholin’s cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (S) (Anaes.)		123.85
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.)		176.30
35520			Bartholin’s abscess, incision of (Anaes.)		49.45
35523			Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (Anaes.)		49.45
35526			Urethral caruncle, excision of (G) (Anaes.)		98.75
35527			Urethral caruncle, excision of (S) (Anaes.)		123.85
35530			Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		228.90
35533			Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, where medically indicated, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35536 applies (Anaes.)		296.85
35536			Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy or hemivulvectomy, 1 or both procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		295.65
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.)		231.60
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.) (Assist.)		271.20
35545			Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods (Anaes.)		155.85
35548			Vulvectomy, radical, for malignancy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		707.75
35551			Pelvic lymph glands, excision of (radical) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		580.25
35554			Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes.)		36.90
35557			Vagina, removal of simple tumour — (including Gartner duct cyst) (Anaes.)		182.00
35560			Vagina, partial or complete removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		580.25
35561			Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy — 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 170.60
35562			Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery — abdominal surgeon (including after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		961.05
35564			Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery — perineal surgeon (H) (Assist.)		443.70
35565			Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		580.25
35566			Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		337.10
35567			Vaginal repair including 1 or more of anterior, posterior or enterocele repair, with sacrospinous colpopexy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.70
35569			Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (Anaes.)		136.45
35572			Colpotomy, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.)		105.05
35576			Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both), with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405, 35580 or 35584 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		360.60
35580			Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both), with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 or 35584 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		454.80
35584			Manchester (Donald-Fothergill) operation or le Fort operation for genital prolapse, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
35587			Urethrocele, operation for (H) (Anaes.)		148.95
35590			Operation involving abdominal approach for repair of enterocele or suspension of vaginal vault or enterocele and suspension of vaginal vault, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		454.80
35593			Vaginal repair of enterocele, with or without repair of rectocele, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405, 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		454.80
35596			Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not being a service to which item 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		580.25
35599			Stress incontinence, sling operation for, with or without mesh or tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
35600			Stress incontinence, vaginal procedure for, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		444.30
35602			Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for — abdominal procedure, with or without mesh, (including after-care), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
35605			Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for — vaginal procedure, with or without mesh, (including after-care), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		310.50
35608			Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without dilatation of cervix (Anaes.)		54.25
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.)		54.25
35612			Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)		429.30
35613			Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by vaginal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		343.50
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.)		54.15
35615			Vulva, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies		45.55
35616			Endometrium, endoscopic examination of and ablation of, by microwave or thermal balloon, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage (H) (Anaes.)		381.45
35617			Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (G) (Anaes.)		147.35
35618			Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (S) (Anaes.)		184.95
35620			Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding (Anaes.)		45.25
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 (H) (Anaes.)		511.20
35623			Hysteroscopic resection of myoma, or myoma and uterine septum resection (where both are performed), followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (H) (Anaes.)		695.10
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		70.30
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.)		90.90
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.)		155.30
35633			Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterisation (including hysteroscopy for insertion of device for sterilisation) or removal of IUD which cannot be removed by other means — 1 or more of (Anaes.)		184.95
35634			Hysteroscopic resection of uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.)		581.80
35635			Hysteroscopy involving resection of the uterine septum (H) (Anaes.)		254.10
35636			Hysteroscopy, involving resection of myoma, or resection of myoma and uterine septum (where both are performed) (H) (Anaes.)		367.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
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, or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea — not being a service associated with any other intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal procedure except item 30393 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		603.70
35639			Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (G) (H) (Anaes.)		114.50
35640			Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (S) (H) (Anaes.)		155.30
35641			Endometriosis level 4 or 5, laparoscopic resection of, involving any 2 of the following procedures: (a) resection of the pelvic side wall including dissection of endometriosis or scar tissue from the ureter; (b) resection of the Pouch of Douglas; (c) resection of an ovarian endometrioma greater than 2 cm in diameter;		1 054.40
			(d) dissection of bowel from uterus from the level of the endocervical junction or above; where the operating time exceeds 90 minutes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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.)		184.95
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.)		172.80
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.)		270.45
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.)		172.80
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.)		172.80
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.)		270.45
35649			Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		454.80
35653			Hysterectomy, abdominal, sub-total or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.45
35657			Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service to which item 35673 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.45
35658			Uterus (at least equivalent in size to a 10 week gravid uterus), debulking of, prior to vaginal removal at hysterectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		353.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 232.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 047.20
35670			Hysterectomy, abdominal, with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.35
35673			Hysterectomy, vaginal, (with or without uterine curettage) with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, 1 or more, 1 or both sides (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		642.95
35674			Ultrasound guided needling and injection of ectopic pregnancy		176.30
35676			Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		360.60
35677			Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		454.80
35678			Ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopic removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		548.35
35680			Bicornuate uterus, plastic reconstruction for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		493.85
35683			Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		298.05
35684			Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.80
35687			Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (G) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.00
35688			Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (S) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		337.10
35691			Sterilisation by interruption of fallopian tubes when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		134.65
35694			Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.10
35697			Microsurgical tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		802.85
35700			Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		619.50
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.)		57.25
35706			Rubin test for patency of fallopian tubes (Anaes.)		57.25
35709			Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as a repetitive post-operative procedure (Anaes.)		36.90
35710			Falloposcopy, unilateral or bilateral, including hysteroscopy and tubal catheterisation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		393.15
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		307.30
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		384.25
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		368.55
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		462.65
35720			Radical or debulking operation for advanced gynaecological malignancy, with or without omentectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
35723			Retro-peritoneal lymph node biopsies from above the level of the aortic bifurcation, for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		409.90
35726			Infra-colic omentectomy with multiple peritoneal biopsies for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		409.90
35729			Ovarian transposition out of the pelvis, in conjunction with radical hysterectomy for invasive malignancy (H) (Anaes.)		184.80
35750			Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		665.75
35753			Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, with 1 or more of the following procedures — salpingectomy, oophorectomy, excision of ovarian cyst or treatment of moderate endometriosis, 1 or both sides, including any associated laparoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		736.20
35754			Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy which requires dissection of endometriosis, or other pathology, from the ureter, 1 or both sides, including any associated laparoscopy, including when performed with 1 or more of the following procedures — salpingectomy, oophorectomy, excision of ovarian cyst or treatment of endometriosis, not being a service to which item 35641 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		926.40
35756			Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, when procedure is completed by open hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		665.75
35759			Procedure for the control of post operative haemorrhage following gynaecological surgery, under general anaesthesia, utilising a vaginal or abdominal and vaginal approach where no other procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		477.95
Subgroup 5 — Urological
36500			Adrenal gland, excision of — partial or total (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36502			Pelvic lymphadenectomy, open or laparoscopic, or both, unilateral or bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		580.25
36503			Renal transplant, not being a service to which item 36506 or 36509 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 180.40
36506			Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together — vascular anastomosis, including after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36509			Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together — ureterovesical anastomosis, including after-care (H) (Assist.)		664.35
36516			Nephrectomy, complete (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36519			Nephrectomy, complete, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36522			Nephrectomy, partial (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		940.10
36525			Nephrectomy, partial, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 335.95
36526			Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour of less than 10 cm in diameter, where performed if malignancy is clinically suspected but not confirmed by histopathological examination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36527			Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour of 10 cm or more in diameter, or complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney, where performed if malignancy is clinically suspected but not confirmed by histopathological examination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 352.00
36528			Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour less than 10 cm in diameter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36529			Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 10 cm or more in diameter, or complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1352.00
36531			Nephro-ureterectomy, complete, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.40
36532			Nephro-ureterectomy, for tumour, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 410.10
36533			Nephro-ureterectomy, for tumour, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures, complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney or ureter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 666.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		586.65
36540			Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, through the same skin incision, for 1 or 2 stones (Anaes.) (Assist.)		940.10
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.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36546			Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to urinary tract and post-treatment care for 3 days, including pre-treatment consultations, unilateral (Anaes.)		586.65
36549			Ureterolithotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		706.85
36552			Nephrostomy or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
36558			Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
36561			Renal biopsy (closed) (Anaes.)		146.35
36564			Pyeloplasty (plastic reconstruction of the pelvi-ureteric junction), by open exposure, laparoscopy or laparoscopic assisted techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36567			Pyeloplasty in a kidney that is congenitally abnormal in addition to the presence of pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction, or in a solitary kidney, by open exposure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.35
36570			Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney, by open exposure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36573			Divided ureter, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.40
36579			Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with or without associated bladder repair, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37000 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
36585			Ureter, transplantation of, into skin (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
36588			Ureter, reimplantation into bladder (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36591			Ureter, reimplantation into bladder with psoas hitch or Boari flap or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		940.10
36594			Ureter, transplantation of, into intestine (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36597			Ureter, transplantation of, into another ureter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
36600			Ureter, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		940.10
36603			Ureters, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
36604			Ureteric stent, passage of through percutaneous nephrostomy tube, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.)		227.10
36606			Intestinal urinary reservoir, continent, formation of, including formation of non-return valves and implantation of ureters (1 or both) into reservoir (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 964.95
36609			Intestinal urinary conduit or ureterostomy, revision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
36612			Ureter, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
36615			Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for obstruction of the ureter, evident either radiologically or by proximal ureteric dilatation at operation, secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis, or similar condition (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
36618			Reduction ureteroplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
36621			Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
36624			Nephrostomy, percutaneous, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		473.55
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 (H) (Anaes.)		586.65
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		289.80
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.) (Assist.)		629.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		339.35
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) (H) (Anaes.)		706.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		353.40
36645			Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with removal or destruction of a stone greater than 3 cm in any dimension, or for 3 or more stones (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		904.70
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		805.80
36649			Nephrostomy drainage tube, exchange of — but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.)		227.10
36652			Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of 1 collecting system, with or without any 1 or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy, ureteric dilatation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803, 36812 or 36824 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
36654			Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of 1 collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone from the renal pelvis or calyces, or biopsy or diathermy of the renal pelvis or calyces, not being a service associated with a service performed in the same collecting system to which item 36656 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		706.85
36656			Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of 1 collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus extraction of 2 or more stones in the renal pelvis or calyces or destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy or laser in the renal pelvis or calyces, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service performed in the same collecting system to which item 36654 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		904.70
36800			Bladder, catheterisation of, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.)		23.45
36803			Ureteroscopy, of 1 ureter, with or without any 1 or more of cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy, or ureteric dilatation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36652, 36654, 36656, 36806, 36809, 36812, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
36806			Ureteroscopy, of 1 ureter, with or without any 1 or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or ureteric dilatation, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone from the ureter, or biopsy or diathermy of the ureter, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803 or 36812 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 36809, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies to a procedure performed on the same ureter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
36809			Ureteroscopy, of 1 ureter, with or without any 1 or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or ureteric dilatation, plus destruction of stone in the ureter with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy or laser, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803 or 36812 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 36806, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies to a procedure performed on the same ureter (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		706.85
36811			Cystoscopy with insertion of urethral prosthesis (Anaes.)		274.40
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.)		141.40
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.)		201.85
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.) (Assist.)		234.65
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.) (Assist.)		274.25
36824			Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818 or 36821 applies (Anaes.)		180.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		493.25
36827			Cystoscopy, with controlled hydro-dilatation of the bladder (Anaes.)		195.05
36830			Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy (H) (Anaes.)		172.50
36833			Cystoscopy with removal of ureteric stent or other foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
36836			Cystoscopy with biopsy of bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36830, 36840, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203, 37206 or 37215 applies (Anaes.)		195.05
36840			Cystoscopy, with resection, diathermy or visual laser destruction of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes.)		274.25
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 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.00
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 (H) (Anaes.)		586.65
36848			Cystoscopy with resection of ureterocele (H) (Anaes.)		195.05
36851			Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall (H) (Anaes.)		195.05
36854			Cystoscopy with endoscopic incision or resection of external sphincter, bladder neck or both (H) (Anaes.)		395.70
36857			Endoscopic manipulation or extraction of ureteric calculus (H) (Anaes.)		310.95
36860			Endoscopic examination of intestinal conduit or reservoir (Anaes.)		141.40
36863			Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
37000			Bladder, partial excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37004			Bladder, repair of rupture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
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.)		353.40
37011			Suprapubic stab cystotomy, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37200 to 37221 apply (Anaes.)		79.15
37014			Bladder, total excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		904.70
37020			Bladder diverticulum, excision or obliteration of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37023			Vesical fistula, cutaneous, operation for (H) (Anaes.)		353.40
37026			Cutaneous vesicostomy, establishment of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		353.40
37029			Vesico-vaginal fistula, closure of, by abdominal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37038			Vesico-intestinal fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
37041			Bladder aspiration, by needle		39.55
37042			Bladder stress incontinence — sling procedure for, using autologous fascial sling, including harvesting of sling, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 or 35599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		773.25
37043			Bladder stress incontinence, Stamey or similar type needle colposuspension, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 or 35599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.30
37044			Bladder stress incontinence, suprapubic procedure for, eg Burch colposuspension, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 or 35599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
37045			Mitrofanoff continent valve, formation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 212.30
37047			Bladder enlargement using intestine (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 413.65
37050			Bladder exstrophy closure, not involving sphincter reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37053			Bladder transection and re-anastomosis to trigone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		726.95
37200			Prostatectomy, open (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		862.35
37201			Prostate, transurethral radio-frequency needle ablation of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, in patients with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms who are not medically fit for transurethral resection of the prostate (that is, prostatectomy using diathermy or cold punch) and including a service to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (H) (Anaes.)		703.35
37202			Prostate, transurethral radio-frequency needle ablation of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, in patients with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms who are not medically fit for transurethral resection of the prostate (that is prostatectomy using diathermy or cold punch) and including a service to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37201, 37203 or 37207 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.)		353.00
37203			Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37201, 37202, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (H) (Anaes.)		884.20
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 37201, 37203 or 37207 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (H) (Anaes.)		473.55
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, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (H) (Anaes.)		735.20
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, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37201, 37203 or 37207, which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (H) (Anaes.)		353.00
37209			Total excision (not being a service associated with a service to which item 37210 or 37211 applies) of any, or all of: (a) prostate; or (b) seminal vesicle, unilateral or bilateral; or (c) ampulla of vas, unilateral or bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 095.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 352.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 642.05
37212			Prostate, open perineal biopsy or open drainage of abscess (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
37215			Prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		353.40
37218			Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into (Anaes.)		117.35
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.) (Assist.)		238.30
37220			Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, urological component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stage T1, T2A or T2B, with a Gleason score of 6 or less and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 10ng/ml or less at the time of diagnosis, where the procedure is performed by a urologist at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and being a service associated with a service to which item 55603 applies (H)		886.00
37221			Prostatic abscess, endoscopic drainage of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
37223			Prostatic coil, insertion of, under ultrasound control (H) (Anaes.)		175.00
37224			Prostate, diathermy or visual laser destruction of lesion of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208 or 37215 applies (Anaes.)		274.25
37300			Urethral sounds, passage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		39.55
37303			Urethral stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.)		62.85
37306			Urethra, repair of rupture of distal section (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
37309			Urethra, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37315			Urethroscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		117.35
37318			Urethroscopy, with any 1 or more of biopsy, diathermy, visual laser destruction of stone or removal of foreign body or stone (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
37321			Urethral meatotomy, external (Anaes.)		79.15
37324			Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, internal or external (H) (Anaes.)		195.05
37327			Urethrotomy, optical, for urethral stricture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.25
37330			Urethrectomy, partial or complete, for removal of tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.35
37333			Urethro-vaginal fistula, closure of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		473.55
37336			Urethro-rectal fistula, closure of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37339			Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes.)		203.55
37340			Urethral sling, division or removal of, for urethral obstruction or erosion, following previous surgery for urinary incontinence — vaginal approach, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37341 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		360.60
37341			Urethral sling, division or removal of, for urethral obstruction or erosion, following previous surgery for urinary incontinence — suprapubic or vaginal approach, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37340 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		773.25
37342			Urethroplasty — single stage operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		706.85
37343			Urethroplasty, single stage operation, transpubic approach via separate incisions above and below the symphysis pubis, excluding laparotomy, symphysectomy and suprapubic cystotomy, with or without re-routing of the urethra around the crura (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 180.40
37345			Urethroplasty — 2 stage operation — first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		586.65
37348			Urethroplasty — 2 stage operation — second stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		586.65
37351			Urethroplasty, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
37354			Hypospadias, meatotomy and hemi-circumcision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.25
37369			Urethra, excision of prolapse of (H) (Anaes.)		158.30
37372			Urethral diverticulum, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
37375			Urethral sphincter, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.40
37381			Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, perineal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37384			Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, abdominal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.40
37387			Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of pressure regulating balloon and pump (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.25
37390			Artificial urinary sphincter, revision or removal of, with or without replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37393			Priapism, decompression by glanular stab caverno-sospongiosum shunt or penile aspiration with or without lavage (Anaes.)		195.05
37396			Priapism, shunt operation for, not being a service to which item 37393 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
37402			Penis, partial amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
37405			Penis, complete or radical amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37408			Penis, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.70
37411			Penis, repair of avulsion (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37415			Penis, injection of, for the investigation and treatment of impotence — 2 services only in a period of 36 consecutive months		39.55
37417			Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		473.55
37418			Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting, involving mobilisation of the urethra (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		310.95
37423			Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37426			Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of, into 1 or both corpora (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		826.90
37429			Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of pump and pressure regulating reservoir (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.25
37432			Penis, artificial erection device, complete or partial revision or removal of components, with or without replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
37435			Penis, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		79.15
37438			Scrotum, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
37444			Ureterolithotomy complicated by previous surgery at the same site of the same ureter (Anaes.) (Assist.)		848.20
37601			Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes.)		234.65
37604			Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy, unilateral, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (Anaes.)		234.65
37607			Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36528 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		784.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 180.40
37613			Epididymectomy (Anaes.)		234.65
37616			Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous elective sterilisation, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		586.65
37619			Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, for other than reversal of previous elective sterilisation, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.65
37622			Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (G) (Anaes.)		163.95
37623			Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (S) (Anaes.)		195.05
37800			Patent urachus, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
37803			Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37806 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
37806			Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.00
37809			Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.00
37812			Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37803 to 37809 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		471.80
37815			Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test (H) (Anaes.)		78.65
37818			Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement (Anaes.) (Assist.)		417.00
37821			Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		706.85
37824			Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.85
37827			Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		452.75
37830			Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		586.65
37833			Hypospadias, repair of post operative urethral fistula (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		280.00
37836			Epispadias, staged repair, first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		589.75
37839			Epispadias, staged repair, second stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		668.30
37842			Exstrophy of bladder or epispadias, secondary repair with bladder neck tightening, with or without ureteric reimplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 297.45
37845			Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with or without endoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		589.75
37848			Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with endoscopy and vaginoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 061.45
37851			Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, mixed gonadal dysgenesis or similar condition, vaginoplasty for, with or without endoscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		786.35
37854			Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		310.95
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.)		377.95
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 (H) (Anaes.)		451.00
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.)		545.25
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.)		700.05
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		1 164.50
			(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.)
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.)		346.75
38215			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		376.40
38218			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		564.55
38220			Selective coronary graft angiography — placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (H) (Anaes.)		188.20
38222			Selective coronary graft angiography — placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft to 1 or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		376.40
38225			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		564.60
38228			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft to 1 or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		752.85
38231			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft to 1 or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		941.05
38234			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38237, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		752.80
38237			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft to 1 or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38240 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		941.00
38240			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), and placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft to 1 or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts), not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237 or 38246 applies (Anaes.)		1 129.10
38243			Placement of 1 or more catheters and injection of opaque material into any 1 or more coronary vessels or grafts prior to any coronary interventional procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38246 applies (H) (Anaes.)		376.40
38246			Selective coronary angiography — placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography followed by placement of catheters prior to any coronary interventional procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38215, 38218, 38220, 38222, 38225, 38228, 38231, 38234, 38237, 38240 or 38243 applies (Anaes.)		941.00
38256			Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of (H) (Anaes.)		226.70
38270			Balloon valvuloplasty or isolated atrial septostomy, including cardiac catheterisations before and after balloon dilatation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		774.05
38275			Myocardial biopsy, by cardiac catheterisation (H) (Anaes.)		253.05
38278			Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.)		541.95
38281			Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.)		216.75
38284			Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.)		710.50
38285			Implantable ECG loop recorder, insertion of, for diagnosis of primary disorder, if: (a) the patient to whom the service is provided: (i) has recurrent unexplained syncope; and (ii) does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; and (b) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (c) a neurogenic cause is not suspected; including initial programming and testing (H) (Anaes.)		163.70
38286			Implantable ECG loop recorder, removal of (H) (Anaes.)		147.40
38287			Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 780.45
38290			Ablation of arrhythmia circuits or foci, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 267.15
38293			Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies performed on the same day (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 433.50
38400			Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38403 applies		32.70
38403			Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample		65.20
38406			Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		113.35
38409			Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		113.35
38410			Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis and not involving resection of rib (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		139.65
38412			Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (Anaes.)		177.50
38415			Empyema, radical operation for, involving resection of rib (Anaes.) (Assist.)		338.80
38418			Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38421			Thoracotomy, with pulmonary decortication (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38424			Thoracotomy, with pleurectomy or pleurodesis, or enucleation of hydatid cysts (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38427			Thoracoplasty (complete) — 3 or more ribs (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 004.10
38430			Thoracoplasty (in stages) — each stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		517.50
38436			Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, including insertion of intercostal catheter, where necessary, with or without biopsy (H) (Anaes.)		211.90
38438			Pneumonectomy or lobectomy or segmentectomy not being a service associated with a service to which item 38418 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38440			Lung, wedge resection of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		973.40
38441			Radical lobectomy or pneumonectomy including resection of chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium, or formal mediastinal node dissection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 540.15
38446			Thoracotomy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 004.10
38447			Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38448			Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		308.05
38449			Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 818.55
38450			Pericardium, transthoracic drainage of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		726.90
38452			Pericardium, sub-xyphoid drainage of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		486.75
38453			Tracheal excision and repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
38455			Tracheal excision and repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 975.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38457			Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 213.60
38458			Pectus excavatum, repair of, with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		646.90
38460			Sternal wires or wires, removal of (H) (Anaes.)		233.70
38462			Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum (H) (Anaes.)		276.90
38464			Sternotomy wound, debridement of, involving curettage of infected bone with or without removal of wires but not involving reopening of the mediastinum (H) (Anaes.)		301.05
38466			Sternum, re-operation on, for dehiscence or infection involving reopening of the mediastinum, with or without rewiring (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		812.90
38468			Sternum and mediastinum, re-operation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps or greater omentum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 252.55
38469			Sternum and mediastinum, re-operation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps and greater omentum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
38470			Permanent myocardial electrode, insertion of, by thoracotomy or sternotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38473			Permanent pacemaker electrode, insertion by sub-xyphoid approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		486.75
38475			Valve annuloplasty without insertion of ring, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38480 or 38481 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		705.80
38477			Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring not being a service to which item 38478 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 699.85
38478			Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring performed in conjunction with item 38480 or 38481 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		823.45
38480			Valve repair, 1 leaflet (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 699.85
38481			Valve repair, 2 or more leaflets (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 935.15
38483			Aortic valve leaflet or leaflets, decalcification of, not being a service to which item 38475, 38477, 38480, 38481, 38488 or 38489 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
38485			Mitral annulus, reconstruction of, after decalcification, when performed in association with valve surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		693.35
38487			Mitral valve, open valvotomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 460.15
38488			Valve replacement with bioprosthesis or mechanical prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 620.30
38489			Valve replacement with allograft (subcoronary or cylindrical implant), or unstented xenograft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 926.95
38490			Sub-valvular structures, reconstruction and re-implantation of, associated with mitral and tricuspid valve replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		470.50
38493			Operative management of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 661.05
38496			Artery harvesting (other than internal mammary), for coronary artery bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		529.40
38497			Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass, using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including harvesting of vein graft material where performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38498, 38500, 38501, 38503 or 38504 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 737.35
38498			Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including harvesting of vein graft material where performed, either by a median sternotomy or other minimally invasive technique, and where a stand-by perfusionist is present, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38497, 38500, 38501, 38503, 38504 or 38600 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 737.35
38500			Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass, using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38497, 38498, 38501, 38503 or 38504 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 866.65
38501			Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed, either by a median sternotomy or other minimally invasive technique, and where a stand-by perfusionist is present, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38497, 38498, 38500, 38503, 38504 or 38600 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 866.65
38503			Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary 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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38497, 38498, 38500, 38501 or 38504 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 026.80
38504			Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary 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, either by a median sternotomy or other minimally invasive technique, and where a stand-by perfusionist is present, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38497, 38498, 38500, 38501, 38503 or 38600 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 026.80
38505			Coronary endarterectomy, by open operation, including repair with 1 or more patch grafts, each vessel (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		235.25
38506			Left ventricular aneurysm, plication of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 379.90
38507			Left ventricular aneurysm resection with primary repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 619.95
38508			Left ventricular aneurysm resection with patch reconstruction of the left ventricle (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 026.80
38509			Ischaemic ventricular septal rupture, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 026.80
38512			Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving 1 atrial chamber only (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 780.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 267.15
38518			Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 433.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		893.20
38524			Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of — not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		244.20
38550			Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 821.05
38553			Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 307.70
38556			Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 634.30
38559			Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 147.55
38562			Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 634.30
38565			Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 954.60
38568			Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 580.70
38571			Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, using shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 740.90
38572			Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, in conjunction with procedures on the thoracic aorta (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 686.05
38577			Cannulation for, and supervision and monitoring of, the administration of retrograde cerebral perfusion during deep hypothermic arrest (H) (Assist.)		470.50
38588			Cannulation of the coronary sinus for, and supervision of, the retrograde administration of blood or crystalloid for cardioplegia, including pressure monitoring (H) (Assist.)		353.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38603			Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38606			Intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous insertion of (H) (Anaes.)		326.55
38609			Intra-aortic balloon pump, insertion of, by arteriotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		406.55
38612			Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by direct suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)		455.75
38613			Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by patch graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.00
38615			Left or right ventricular assist device, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
38618			Left and right ventricular assist device, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 620.30
38621			Left or right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		646.90
38624			Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		726.90
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		568.15
38637			Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		470.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38643			Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		905.65
38647			Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of extensive adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 2 hours (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38650			Myomectomy or myotomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 620.30
38653			Open heart surgery, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 620.30
38656			Thoracotomy or median sternotomy for post-operative bleeding (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.25
38670			Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 619.95
38673			Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 823.35
38677			Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 705.75
38680			Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 023.30
38700			Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		905.65
38703			Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 632.60
38706			Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 546.30
38709			Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38712			Aortic interruption, repair of, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 174.80
38715			Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 447.80
38718			Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38721			Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 269.10
38724			Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 269.10
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38733			Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 269.10
38736			Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38739			Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 632.60
38742			Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 632.60
38743			Atrial septal defect, closure using a septal occluder or similar device by transcatheter approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)		774.05
38745			Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38748			Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38751			Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38754			Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 267.15
38757			Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38760			Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38763			Ventricular myectomy, for relief of ventricular obstruction, right or left, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
38766			Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 811.15
Subgroup 7 — Neurosurgical
39000			Lumbar puncture (Anaes.)		63.90
39003			Cisternal puncture (Anaes.)		72.70
39006			Ventricular puncture (not including burr-hole) (Anaes.)		135.30
39009			Subdural haemorrhage, tap for, each tap (H) (Anaes.)		50.35
39012			Burr-hole, single, preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose — not being a service to which another item applies (H) (Anaes.)		201.60
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.)		92.65
39015			Ventricular reservoir, external ventricular drain or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of — including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.00
39018			Cerebrospinal fluid reservoir, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.00
39100			Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.)		201.60
39106			Neurectomy, intracranial, for trigeminal neuralgia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
39109			Trigeminal gangliotomy by radiofrequency, balloon or glycerol (Anaes.)		376.45
39112			Cranial nerve, intracranial decompression of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 308.05
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.)		63.90
39118			Percutaneous neurotomy for facet joint denervation by radio-frequency probe or cryoprobe using radiological imaging control (Anaes.) (Assist.)		252.70
39121			Percutaneous cordotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
39124			Cordotomy or myelotomy, laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 371.80
39125			Spinal catheter, insertion of — for an automated infusion device (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		252.90
39126			Automated subcutaneous infusion device, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		307.05
39127			Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter for pain, insertion of (H) (Anaes.)		401.90
39128			Automated subcutaneous infusion device and spinal catheter, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		559.95
39130			Epidural lead, percutaneous placement of, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris — to a maximum of 4 leads (H) (Anaes.)		572.05
39131			Epidural or peripheral nerve electrodes, management, adjustment, and electronic programming of, by a medical practitioner, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris — each day		108.50
39133			Spinal infusion device, revision of (Anaes.)		135.30
39134			Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, including placement and connection of extension wires to epidural or peripheral nerve electrodes, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		289.00
39135			Neurostimulator or receiver that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		135.30
39136			Epidural or peripheral nerve lead that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		135.30
39137			Epidural or peripheral nerve lead that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, surgical repositioning of, to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, including intraoperative test stimulation, not being a service to which item 39130, 39138 or 39139 applies (Anaes.)		513.70
39138			Peripheral nerve lead, surgical placement of 1 or more, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris (Anaes.) (Assist.)		572.05
39139			Epidural lead, surgical placement of 1 or more of by laminectomy, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris — to a maximum of 4 leads (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		767.95
39140			Epidural catheter, insertion of, under imaging control, with epidurogram and epidural therapeutic injection for lysis of adhesions (Anaes.)		248.50
39300			Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.85
39303			Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.50
39306			Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.30
39309			Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		606.10
39312			Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		338.15
39315			Nerve trunk, nerve graft to, (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
39318			Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		542.35
39321			Nerve, transposition of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
39323			Percutaneous neurotomy by cryotherapy or radiofrequency lesion generator, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
39324			Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, by open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
39327			Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve, by open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
39330			Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 39312 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
39331			Carpal tunnel release (division of transverse carpal ligament), by any method (Anaes.)		234.80
39333			Brachial plexus, exploration of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		338.15
39500			Vestibular nerve, section of, via posterior fossa (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 078.40
39503			Facio-hypoglossal nerve or facio-accessory nerve, anastomosis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
39600			Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for — including burr-holes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
39603			Intracranial haemorrhage, osteoplastic craniotomy or extensive craniectomy and removal of haematoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 014.50
39606			Fractured skull, depressed or comminuted, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		676.30
39609			Fractured skull, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
39612			Fractured skull, compound, depressed or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		950.75
39615			Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, cranioplasty and repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 014.50
39640			Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy, radical excision of the skull base, and dural repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 572.35
39642			Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for clearance of paranasal sinus extension, (intracranial procedure) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 704.35
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		3 100.05
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 242.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		3 990.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 902.25
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 (H) (Assist.)		2 176.65
39658			Tumour involving the clivus, radical or sub-total radical excision of, involving transoral or transmaxillary approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 572.35
39660			Tumour or vascular lesion of cavernous sinus, radical excision of, involving craniotomy with or without intracranial carotid artery exposure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 572.35
39662			Tumour or vascular lesion of foramen magnum, radical excision of, via transcondylar or far lateral suboccipital approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 572.35
39700			Skull tumour, benign or malignant, excision of, excluding cranioplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		472.30
39703			Intracranial tumour, cyst or other brain tissue, burr-hole and biopsy of, or drainage of, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
39706			Intracranial tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap or biopsy and decompression of via osteoplastic flap (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		944.20
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 430.95
39715			Pituitary tumour, removal of, by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 684.50
39718			Arachnoidal cyst, craniotomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		740.15
39721			Craniotomy, involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		676.30
39800			Aneurysm, clipping or reinforcement of sac (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 424.60
39803			Intracranial arteriovenous malformation, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 424.60
39806			Aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 091.05
39812			Intracranial aneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, ligation of cervical vessel or vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
39815			Carotid-cavernous fistula, obliteration of — combined cervical and intracranial procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 550.45
39818			Extracranial to intracranial bypass using superficial temporal artery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 550.45
39821			Extracranial to intracranial bypass using saphenous vein graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 841.05
39900			Intracranial infection, drainage of, via burr-hole — including burr-hole (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
39903			Intracranial abscess, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
39906			Osteomyelitis of skull or removal of infected bone flap, craniectomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		676.30
40000			Ventriculo-cisternostomy (Torkildsen’s operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		778.45
40003			Cranial or cisternal shunt diversion, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		778.45
40006			Lumbar shunt diversion, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		612.55
40009			Cranial, cisternal or lumbar shunt, revision or removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.60
40012			Third ventriculostomy (open or endoscopic) with or without endoscopic septum pellucidotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
40015			Subtemporal decompression (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.95
40018			Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain, insertion of (Anaes.)		135.30
40100			Meningocele, excision and closure of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
40103			Myelomeningocele, excision and closure of, including skin flaps or Z plasty where performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		861.40
40106			Arnold-Chiari malformation, decompression of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
40109			Encephalocoele, excision and closure of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		944.20
40112			Tethered cord, release of, including lipomeningocele or diastematomyelia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 212.30
40115			Craniostenosis, operation for — single suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		612.55
40118			Craniostenosis, operation for — more than 1 suture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
40300			Intervertebral disc or discs, laminectomy for removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
40301			Intervertebral disc or discs, microsurgical discectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		812.90
40303			Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, or both, laminectomy for — 1 level (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
40306			Spinal stenosis, laminectomy for, involving more than 1 vertebral interspace (disc level) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.70
40309			Extradural tumour or abscess, laminectomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
40312			Intradural lesion, laminectomy for, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 244.15
40315			Craniocervical junction lesion, transoral approach for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
40316			Odontoid screw fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 764.60
40318			Intramedullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation, laminectomy and radical excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 684.50
40321			Posterior spinal fusion, not being a service to which items 40324 and 40327 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
40324			Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together — laminectomy, including after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		542.35
40327			Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together — posterior fusion, including after-care (H) (Assist.)		542.35
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 322.25
40333			Cervical discectomy (anterior), without fusion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		676.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		894.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 642.25
40336			Intradiscal injection of chymopapain (discase) — 1 disc (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		268.05
40339			Hydromyelia, plugging of obex for, with or without duroplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 346.30
40342			Hydromyelia, craniotomy and laminectomy for, with cavity packing and CSF shunt (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 244.15
40345			Thoracic decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, via pedicle or costotransversectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.25
40348			Thoracic decompression of spinal cord via thoracotomy with vertebrectomy, not including stabilisation procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 470.50
40351			Thoraco-lumbar or high lumbar anterior decompression of spinal cord, not including stabilisation procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 470.50
40600			Cranioplasty, reconstructive (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
40700			Corpus callosum, anterior section of, for epilepsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 480.35
40703			Corticectomy, topectomy or partial lobectomy for epilepsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 244.15
40706			Hemispherectomy for intractable epilepsy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 818.45
40709			Burr-hole placement of intracranial depth or surface electrodes (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
40712			Intracranial electrode placement via craniotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		886.85
40800			Stereotactic anatomical localisation, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.95
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, not being a service associated with deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 481.25
40803			Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, not being a service to which item 40800 or 40801 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 014.50
40903			Neuroendoscopy, for inspection of an intraventricular lesion, with or without biopsy including burr-hole (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		470.50
40905			Craniotomy, performed in association with items 45767, 45776, 45782 and 45785 for the correction of craniofacial abnormalities (Anaes.)		510.50
Subgroup 8 — ear, nose and throat
41500			Ear, foreign body (other than ventilating tube) in, removal of, other than by simple syringing (Anaes.)		70.00
41503			Ear, removal of foreign body in, involving incision of external auditory canal (Anaes.)		202.65
41506			Aural polyp, removal of (Anaes.)		122.20
41509			External auditory meatus, surgical removal of keratosis obturans from, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		138.30
41512			Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, not being a service to which item 41515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.20
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		326.25
41518			External auditory meatus, removal of exostoses in (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		788.05
41521			Correction of auditory canal stenosis, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		839.05
41524			Reconstruction of external auditory canal, being a service associated with a service to which items 41557, 41560 and 41563 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)		242.40
41527			Myringoplasty, trans-canal approach (Rosen incision) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
41530			Myringoplasty, post-aural or endaural approach with or without mastoid inspection (H) (Anaes.)		812.25
41533			Atticotomy without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		971.00
41536			Atticotomy with reconstruction of the bony defect with or without myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 087.55
41539			Ossicular chain reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.80
41542			Ossicular chain reconstruction and myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
41545			Mastoidectomy (cortical) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
41548			Obliteration of the mastoid cavity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
41551			Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 351.70
41554			Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 592.55
41557			Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.80
41560			Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) and myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.)		1 013.35
41563			Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 254.45
41564			Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), obliteration of the mastoid cavity, blind sac closure of external auditory canal and obliteration of eustachian tube (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 622.20
41566			Revision of mastoidectomy (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.80
41569			Decompression of facial nerve in its mastoid portion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
41572			Labyrinthotomy or destruction of labyrinth (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		876.60
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 066.70
41576			Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach (intracranial procedure) (including after-care) not being a service to which item 41578 or 41579 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		3 100.05
41578			Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach (intracranial procedure) — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 066.70
41579			Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach (intracranial procedure) — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (H) (Assist.)		1 550.00
41581			Tumour involving infra-emporal fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 377.10
41584			Partial temporal bone resection for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without decompression of facial nerve (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 631.30
41587			Total temporal bone resection for removal of tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 221.80
41590			Endolymphatic sac, transmastoid decompression with or without drainage of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
41593			Translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 320.70
41596			Retrolabyrinthine vestibular nerve section or cochlear nerve section, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 476.00
41599			Internal auditory meatus, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 476.00
41608			Stapedectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.80
41611			Stapes mobilisation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
41614			Round window surgery including repair of cochleotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		924.80
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.) (Assist.)		924.80
41617			Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 608.10
41620			Glomus tumour, transtympanic removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		699.60
41623			Glomus tumour, transmastoid removal of, including mastoidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
41626			Abscess or inflammation of middle ear, operation for (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		122.20
41629			Middle ear, exploration of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
41632			Middle ear, insertion of tube for drainage of (including myringotomy) (Anaes.)		202.65
41635			Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)		971.00
41638			Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty with ossicular chain reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 211.95
41641			Perforation of tympanum, cauterisation or diathermy of (Anaes.)		40.30
41644			Excision of rim of eardrum perforation, not being a service associated with myringoplasty (Anaes.)		121.15
41647			Ear toilet requiring use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane with or without general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		93.25
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.)		93.25
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.)		61.05
41656			Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		104.20
41659			Nose, removal of foreign body in, other than by simple probing (Anaes.)		65.85
41662			Nasal polyp or polypi (simple), removal of		70.00
41665			Nasal polyp or polypi, removal of (G) (H) (Anaes.)		146.35
41668			Nasal polyp or polypi, removal of (S) (H) (Anaes.)		186.60
41671			Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes.)		410.05
41672			Nasal septum, reconstruction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.55
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.)		85.25
41677			Nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (Anaes.)		76.30
41680			Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.)		138.30
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.)		99.35
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.)		61.05
41689			Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.)		115.80
41692			Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (H) (Anaes.)		151.05
41695			Nasal turbinates, cryotherapy to (Anaes.)		84.85
41698			Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.)		27.55
41701			Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of — under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.)		78.05
41704			Maxillary antrum, lavage of — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.)		30.85
41707			Maxillary artery, transantral ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		380.60
41710			Antrostomy (radical) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
41713			Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		514.65
41716			Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
41719			Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.)		99.70
41722			Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
41725			Ethmoidal artery or arteries, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		380.60
41728			Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		761.35
41729			Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		482.50
41731			Fronto-nasal ethmoidectomy by external approach with or without sphenoidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		659.40
41734			Radical fronto-ethmoidectomy with osteoplastic flap (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		860.45
41737			Frontal sinus, or ethmoidal sinuses on the one side, intranasal operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
41740			Frontal sinus, catheterisation of (H) (Anaes.)		49.90
41743			Frontal sinus, trephine of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		286.30
41746			Frontal sinus, radical obliteration of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		659.40
41749			Ethmoidal sinuses, external operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.)		514.65
41752			Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
41755			Eustachian tube, catheterisation of (Anaes.)		39.45
41758			Division of pharyngeal adhesions (Anaes.)		99.70
41761			Post nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)		104.20
41764			Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, 1 or more of these procedures (Anaes.)		104.20
41767			Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, transpalatal removal (Anaes.) (Assist.)		625.30
41770			Pharyngeal pouch, removal of, with or without cricopharyngeal myotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
41773			Pharyngeal pouch, endoscopic resection of (Dohlman’s operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
41776			Cricopharyngeal myotomy with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.20
41779			Pharyngotomy (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
41782			Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		807.85
41785			Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy with partial or total glossectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 002.20
41786			Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy, by any means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		625.30
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.) (Assist.)		482.50
41788			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (G) (H) (Anaes.)		186.60
41789			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (S) (H) (Anaes.)		250.90
41792			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (G) (H) (Anaes.)		234.80
41793			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (S) (H) (Anaes.)		315.25
41796			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (G) (H) (Anaes.)		96.50
41797			Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (S) (H) (Anaes.)		122.20
41800			Adenoids, removal of (G) (H) (Anaes.)		99.70
41801			Adenoids, removal of (S) (H) (Anaes.)		138.30
41804			Lingual tonsil or lateral pharyngeal bands, removal of (Anaes.)		76.30
41807			Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), incision of (Anaes.)		59.50
41810			Uvulotomy or uvulectomy (Anaes.)		30.20
41813			Vallecular or pharyngeal cysts, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
41816			Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) (Anaes.)		157.55
41819			Dilatation of stricture of upper gastro-intestinal tract using bougie or balloon over endoscopically inserted guidewire, including endoscopy with flexible or rigid endoscope (Anaes.)		296.10
41820			Dilatation of stricture of upper gastro-intestinal tract using bougie or balloon over endoscopically inserted guidewire, including endoscopy with flexible or rigid endoscope, where the use of imaging intensification is clinically indicated (Anaes.)		355.35
41822			Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with biopsy (H) (Anaes.)		202.65
41825			Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with removal of foreign body (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
41828			Oesophageal stricture, dilatation of, without oesophagoscopy (Anaes.)		44.30
41831			Oesophagus, endoscopic pneumatic dilatation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.95
41832			Oesophagus, balloon dilatation of, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.)		193.85
41834			Laryngectomy (total) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 093.75
41837			Vertical hemi-laryngectomy including tracheostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 048.75
41840			Supraglottic laryngectomy including tracheostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 289.55
41843			Laryngopharyngectomy or primary restoration of alimentary continuity after laryngopharyngectomy using stomach or bowel (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 133.95
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.)		157.55
41849			Larynx, direct examination of, with biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.55
41852			Larynx, direct examination of, with removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
41855			Microlaryngoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		244.55
41858			Microlaryngoscopy with removal of juvenile papillomata (Anaes.) (Assist.)		419.30
41861			Microlaryngoscopy with removal of papillomata by laser surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		512.70
41864			Microlaryngoscopy with removal of tumour (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.80
41867			Microlaryngoscopy with arytenoidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		520.45
41868			Laryngeal web, division of, using microlarygoscopic techniques (H) (Anaes.)		329.85
41870			Injection of vocal cord by teflon, fat, collagen or gelfoam (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		385.95
41873			Larynx, fractured, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
41876			Larynx, external operation on, or laryngofissure, with or without cordectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
41879			Laryngoplasty or tracheoplasty, including tracheostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		807.85
41880			Tracheostomy by a percutaneous technique using sequential dilatation or partial splitting method to allow insertion of a cuffed tracheostomy tube (H) (Anaes.)		215.65
41881			Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea, including separation of the strap muscles or division of the thyroid isthmus, where performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		340.85
41884			Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (H) (Anaes.)		77.25
41885			Trache-oesophageal fistula, formation of, as a secondary procedure following laryngectomy, including associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		244.25
41886			Trachea, removal of foreign body in (Anaes.)		151.05
41889			Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		151.05
41892			Bronchoscopy with 1 or more endobronchial biopsies or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures (Anaes.)		199.45
41895			Bronchus, removal of foreign body in (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		312.00
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.) (Assist.)		218.05
41901			Endoscopic laser resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		512.70
41904			Bronchoscopy with dilatation of tracheal stricture (Anaes.)		209.10
41905			Trachea or bronchus, dilatation of stricture and endoscopic insertion of stent (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		384.70
41907			Nasal septum button, insertion of (Anaes.)		104.20
41910			Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		331.10
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.)		86.95
42506			Eye, enucleation of, with or without sphere implant (Anaes.) (Assist.)		408.35
42509			Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of integrated implant (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		516.80
42510			Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of hydroxy apatite implant or similar coralline implant (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.70
42512			Globe, evisceration of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		408.35
42515			Globe, evisceration of, and insertion of intrascleral ball or cartilage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		516.80
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.) (Assist.)		299.85
42521			Anophthalmic socket, treatment of, by insertion of a wired-in conformer, integrated implant or dermofat graft, as a secondary procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 020.95
42524			Orbit, skin graft to, as a delayed procedure (Anaes.)		173.60
42527			Contracted socket, reconstruction including mucous membrane grafting and stent mould (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
42530			Orbit, exploration with or without biopsy, requiring removal of bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
42533			Orbit, exploration of, with drainage or biopsy not requiring removal of bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
42536			Orbit, exenteration of, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		708.20
42539			Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or foreign body, requiring removal of bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
42542			Orbit, exploration of anterior aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.)		427.55
42543			Orbit, exploration of retrobulbar aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		749.90
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 084.65
42548			Optic nerve meninges, incision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		644.40
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.) (Assist.)		536.05
42554			Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue — repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		625.30
42557			Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous — repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
42560			Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
42563			Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
42566			Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from posterior segment (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		625.30
42569			Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from posterior segment (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
42572			Orbital abscess or cyst, drainage of (Anaes.)		99.50
42573			Dermoid, periorbital, excision of (Anaes.)		193.00
42574			Dermoid, orbital, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
42575			Tarsal cyst, extirpation of (Anaes.)		70.25
42578			Tarsal cartilage, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.50
42581			Ectropion or entropion, tarsal cauterisation of (Anaes.)		99.50
42584			Tarsorrhaphy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
42587			Trichiasis, treatment of by cryotherapy, laser or electrolysis — each eyelid (Anaes.)		44.05
42590			Canthoplasty, medial or lateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.05
42593			Lacrimal gland, excision of palpebral lobe (H) (Anaes.)		173.60
42596			Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.)		427.55
42599			Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by closed operation using silicone tubes or similar, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
42602			Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by open operation, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
42605			Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.50
42608			Lacrimal drainage by insertion of glass tube, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.20
42610			Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage — under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		81.65
42611			Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage — under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		122.50
42614			Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency of, or probing for obstruction (or both), unilateral, including lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42610 applies (excluding after-care)		40.95
42615			Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, including lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding after-care)		61.25
42617			Punctum snip operation (Anaes.)		116.20
42620			Punctum, occlusion of, by use of a plug (Anaes.)		44.70
42621			Punctum, temporary occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.)		44.70
42622			Punctum, permanent occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.)		70.25
42623			Dacryocystorhinostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
42626			Dacryocystorhinostomy where a previous dacryocystorhinostomy has been performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		957.10
42629			Conjunctivorhinostomy including dacryocystorhinostomy and fashioning of conjunctival flaps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		721.00
42632			Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap (Anaes.)		99.50
42635			Corneal perforations, sealing of, with tissue adhesive (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.20
42638			Conjunctival graft over cornea (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.00
42641			Autoconjunctival transplant, or mucous membrane graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.70
42644			Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		61.20
42647			Corneal scars, removal of, by partial keratectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42686 applies (Anaes.)		173.60
42650			Cornea, epithelial debridement for corneal ulcer or corneal erosion (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		61.20
42651			Cornea, epithelial debridement for eliminating band keratopathy (Anaes.)		136.40
42653			Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
42656			Cornea, transplantation of, second and subsequent procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 416.50
42659			Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42662			Sclera, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42665			Sclera, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.)		510.45
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		120.45
42668			Corneal sutures, removal of, not earlier than 6 weeks after operation requiring use of slit lamp or operating microscope (Anaes.)		63.90
42672			Corneal incisions, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 diopters following anterior segment surgery, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42673			Additional corneal incisions, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 diopters, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed in conjunction with other anterior segment surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
42676			Conjunctiva, biopsy of, as an independent procedure		98.20
42677			Conjunctiva, cautery of, including treatment of pannus — each attendance at which treatment is given including any associated consultation (Anaes.)		51.70
42680			Conjunctiva, cryotherapy to, for melanotic lesions or similar using CO2 or N20 (Anaes.)		255.20
42683			Conjunctival cysts, removal of (H) (Anaes.)		102.10
42686			Pterygium, removal of (Anaes.)		232.25
42689			Pinguecula, removal of, not being a service associated with the fitting of contact lenses (Anaes.)		99.50
42692			Limbic tumour, removal of, excluding Pterygium (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
42695			Limbic tumour, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy, excluding Pterygium (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
42698			Lens extraction, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater then 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)		597.20
42701			Artificial lens, insertion of, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater then 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)		333.00
42702			Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater then 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)		763.75
42703			Artificial lens, insertion of, into the posterior chamber and suture to the iris and sclera (Anaes.) (Assist.)		485.40
42704			Artificial lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation — not being a service associated with a service to which item 42701 applies (Anaes.)		395.50
42707			Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens (Anaes.)		676.30
42710			Artificial lens, removal of, and replacement with a lens inserted into the posterior chamber and sutured to the iris or sclera (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42713			Intraocular lenses, repositioning of, by the use of a McCannell suture or similar (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.00
42716			Cataract, juvenile, removal of, including subsequent needlings (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 014.50
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.) (Assist.)		440.25
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.) (Assist.)		481.65
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.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
42728			Cryotherapy of retina or other intraocular structures with an internal probe, being a service associated with a service to which item 42725 applies (H) (Anaes.)		191.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 288.80
42734			Capsulotomy, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.20
42737			Needling of posterior capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.20
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.) (Assist.)		255.20
42743			Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
42746			Glaucoma, filtering operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		810.30
42749			Glaucoma, filtering operation for, where previous filtering operation has been performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 014.50
42752			Glaucoma, insertion of Molteno valve for, 1 or more stages (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
42755			Glaucoma, removal of Molteno valve (Anaes.)		140.40
42758			Goniotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
42761			Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
42764			Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.)		440.25
42767			Tumour, involving ciliary body or ciliary body and iris, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
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.) (Assist.)		250.20
42771			Cyclodestructive procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to 1 eye — where it can be demonstrated that a third or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42770 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		246.25
42773			Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42776 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42776			Detached retina, buckling or resection operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
42779			Detached retina, revision operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 416.50
42782			Laser trabeculoplasty — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
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.) (Assist.)		382.80
42785			Laser iridotomy — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.85
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.) (Assist.)		299.85
42788			Laser capsulotomy — each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.85
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.) (Assist.)		299.85
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.) (Assist.)		299.85
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.) (Assist.)		299.85
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.)		57.40
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.)		57.40
42806			Iris tumour, laser photocoagulation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.85
42807			Photomydriasis, laser		301.90
42808			Photoiridosyneresis, laser		301.90
42809			Retina, photocoagulation of, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
42810			Phototherapeutic keratectomy, by laser, for corneal scarring or disease, excluding surgery for refractive error (Anaes.)		481.70
42812			Detached retina, removal of encircling silicone band from (Anaes.)		140.40
42815			Posterior chamber, removal of silicone oil from (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
42818			Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, with external probe (Anaes.)		497.60
42821			Ocular transillumination, for the diagnosis and measurement of intraocular tumours, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		76.60
42824			Retrobulbar injection of alcohol or other drug, as an independent procedure		59.30
42833			Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		618.90
42839			Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		740.15
42845			Readjustment of adjustable sutures, 1 or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint (Anaes.)		160.70
42848			Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		740.15
42854			Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extra-ocular muscle, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
42857			Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
42860			Eyelid (upper or lower), scleral or Goretex or other non-autogenous graft to, with recession of the lid retractors (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
42863			Eyelid, recession of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		657.15
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.) (Assist.)		638.00
42869			Eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis, insertion of foreign implant for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		465.85
42872			Eyebrow, elevation of, for paretic states (Anaes.)		204.20
Subgroup 10 — Operations for osteomyelitis
43500			Operation on phalanx (for acute osteomyelitis) (H) (Anaes.)		104.70
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 (H) (Anaes.)		173.70
43506			Operation on humerus or femur (for acute osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
43509			Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for acute osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
43515			Operation on humerus or femur (for chronic osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
43518			Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for chronic osteomyelitis) — 1 bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
43521			Operation on skull (for chronic osteomyelitis) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
43524			Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in item 43515, 43518 or 43521 (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
Subgroup 11 — Paediatric
43801			Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, not involving bowel resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		812.25
43804			Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, with bowel resection and anastomosis, with or without formation of stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		864.85
43807			Duodenal atresia or stenosis, duodenoduodenostomy or duodenojejunostomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.55
43810			Jejunal atresia, bowel resection and anastomosis for, with or without tapering (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 100.85
43813			Meconium ileus, laparotomy for, complicated by 1 or more of associated volvulus, atresia, intestinal perforation with or without meconium peritonitis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 100.85
43816			Ileal atresia, colonic atresia or meconium ileus not being a service associated with a service to which item 43813 applies, laparotomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 022.10
43819			Hirschsprung’s disease, laparotomy for, with or without frozen section biopsies and formation of stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.60
43822			Anorectal malformation, laparotomy and colostomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.60
43825			Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, not being a service to which any other item in this subgroup applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.55
43828			Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis, laparotomy for, with resection, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 042.40
43831			Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis where no definitive procedure is possible, laparotomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		812.25
43834			Bowel resection for necrotising enterocolitis stricture or strictures, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.55
43837			Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, with diagnosis confirmed in the first 24 hours of life (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 179.35
43840			Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, diagnosed after the first day of life and before 20 days of age (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 022.10
43843			Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, not being a service to which item 43846 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 572.50
43846			Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, in infant of birth weight less than 1 500 gms (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 690.40
43849			Oesophageal atresia, gastrostomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		432.45
43852			Oesophageal atresia, thoracotomy for, and division of tracheo-oesophageal fistula without anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 375.90
43855			Oesophageal atresia, delayed primary anastomosis for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 454.60
43858			Oesophageal atresia, cervical oesophagostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.00
43861			Congenital cystadenomatoid malformation or congenital lobar emphysema, thoracotomy and lung resection for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 415.30
43864			Gastroschisis, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 061.45
43867			Gastroschisis, secondary operation for, with removal of silo and closure of abdominal wall (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		589.75
43870			Exomphalos containing small bowel only, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.60
43873			Exomphalos containing small bowel and other viscera, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 100.85
43876			Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by posterior approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.55
43879			Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 100.85
43882			Cloacal exstrophy, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 415.30
43900			Tracheo-oesophageal fistula without atresia, division and repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.55
43903			Oesophageal atresia or corrosive oesophageal stricture, oesophageal replacement for, utilising gastric tube, jejunum or colon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 572.50
43906			Oesophagus, resection of congenital, anastomic or corrosive stricture and anastomosis, not being a service to which item 43903 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 375.90
43909			Tracheomalacia, aortopexy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 375.90
43912			Thoracotomy and excision of 1 or more of bronchogenic or enterogenous cyst or mediastinal teratoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 299.90
43915			Eventration, plication of diaphragm for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.85
43930			Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, pyloromyotomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
43933			Idiopathic intussusception, laparotomy and manipulative reduction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.35
43936			Intussusception, laparotomy and resection with anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.60
43939			Ventral hernia following neonatal closure of exomphalos or gastroschisis, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.05
43942			Abdominal wall vitello intestinal remnant, excision of (Anaes.)		196.65
43945			Patent vitello intestinal duct, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		825.60
43948			Umbilical granuloma, excision of, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		118.00
43951			Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, without gastrostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		739.30
43954			Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with gastrostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		904.30
43957			Gastro-oesophageal reflux, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with or without hiatus hernia, in child with neurological disease, with gastrostomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.85
43960			Anorectal malformation, perineal anoplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.80
43963			Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 375.90
43966			Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of, with laparotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 572.50
43969			Persistent cloaca, total correction of, with genital repair using posterior sagittal approach, with or without laparotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 162.25
43972			Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 1 duct anastomosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 572.50
43975			Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 2 duct anastomoses (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 847.75
43978			Biliary atresia, portoenterostomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 572.50
43981			Nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma or other malignant tumour, laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		432.45
43984			Nephroblastoma, radical nephrectomy for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 100.85
43987			Neuroblastoma, radical excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 218.75
43990			Hirschsprung’s disease, definitive resection with pull-through anastomosis, with or without frozen section biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends to sigmoid colon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 493.95
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.) (Assist.)		1 611.85
43996			Hirschsprung’s disease, total colectomy for total colonic aganglionosis with ileoanal pull-through, with or without side to side ileocolonic anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 808.45
43999			Hirschsprung’s disease, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		226.15
44102			Rectum, examination of, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		218.05
44105			Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		38.30
44108			Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		417.00
44111			Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, repair of, at age less than 3 months, including orchidopexy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		488.40
44114			Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months when orchidopexy also required (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		488.40
44130			Lymphadenectomy, for atypical mycobacterial infection or other granulomatous disease (Anaes.) (Assist.)		393.15
44133			Torticollis, open division of sternomastoid muscle for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		312.00
44136			Ingrown toe nail, operation for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)		143.80
Subgroup 12 — Amputations
44325			Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
44328			Hand, forearm or through arm, amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
44331			Amputation at shoulder (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
44334			Interscapulothoracic amputation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 013.35
44338			1 digit of foot, amputation of (Anaes.)		122.20
44342			2 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (H) (Anaes.)		186.60
44346			3 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		215.50
44350			4 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		244.55
44354			5 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.85
44358			Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal — each toe, amputation of (H) (Anaes.)		156.05
44359			One or more toes of 1 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.90
44361			Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types), amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
44364			Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal, amputation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
44367			Amputation through thigh, at knee or below knee (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.80
44370			Amputation at hip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		611.10
44373			Hindquarter, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 254.45
44376			Amputation stump, re-amputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)		Amount under rule 16
Subgroup 13 — Plastic and reconstructive surgery
45000			Single stage local muscle flap repair, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.)		459.35
45003			Single stage local myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes.)		510.45
45006			Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		880.50
45009			Single stage local muscle flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		321.65
45012			Single stage large muscle flap repair to 1 defect (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		538.75
45015			Muscle or myocutaneous flap, delay of (H) (Anaes.)		255.20
45018			Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
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.)		336.55
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.)		336.55
45021			Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.)		150.55
45024			Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne — more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.)		338.15
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.)		150.55
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.)		338.15
45027			Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		102.10
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.)		109.65
45033			Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both), large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle or breast, excision and suture of (Anaes.)		204.20
45035			Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) large and deep, involving muscles or nerves, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.70
45036			Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of neck, deep, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		957.10
45039			Arteriovenous malformation (3 cm or less) of superficial tissue, excision of (Anaes.)		204.20
45042			Arteriovenous malformation, (greater than 3 cm), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		261.65
45045			Arteriovenous malformation on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (Anaes.)		261.65
45048			Lymphoedematous tissue or lymphangiectasis, of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and hand, major excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		657.15
45051			Contour reconstruction for pathological deformity, insertion of foreign implant (non biological but excluding injection of liquid or semisolid material) by open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
45054			Limb or chest, decompression escharotomy of (including all incisions), for acute compartment syndrome secondary to burn (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		208.75
45200			Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.)		241.25
45203			Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
45206			Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.)		325.50
45209			Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
45212			Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), second stage (Anaes.)		199.45
45215			Direct flap repair, cross leg, first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		860.45
45218			Direct flap repair, cross leg, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		385.95
45221			Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (Anaes.)		221.85
45224			Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (Anaes.)		99.70
45227			Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, formation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
45230			Direct or indirect flap or tubed pedicle, delay of (Anaes.)		188.90
45233			Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, preparation of intermediate or final site and attachment to the site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
45236			Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, spreading of pedicle, as a separate procedure (H) (Anaes.)		315.25
45239			Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of (Anaes.)		221.85
45400			Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, small (Anaes.)		173.70
45403			Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, extensive (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.80
45406			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving not more than 3% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
45409			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 3% or more but less than 6% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		510.45
45412			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 6% or more but less than 9% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		701.90
45415			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 9% or more but less than 12% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.65
45418			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — involving 12% or more but less than 15% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		829.45
45439			Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, small (Anaes.)		241.25
45442			Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, extensive (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
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.) (Assist.)		472.30
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.)		319.00
45451			Free grafting (full thickness) to 1 defect, excluding grafts for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 063.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		757.90
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 (H) (Assist.)		572.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 623.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 156.50
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 (H) (Assist.)		872.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 555.00
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 (H) (Assist.)		1 173.20
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 954.60
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 (H) (Assist.)		1 474.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 353.15
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 (H) (Assist.)		1 775.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 751.70
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 (H) (Assist.)		2 075.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		3 150.15
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 (H) (Assist.)		2 376.70
45483			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 80% or more of total body surface — conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		3 589.05
45484			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, involving 80% or more of total body surface — conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (H) (Assist.)		2 708.00
45485			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — upper eyelid, nose, lip, ear or palm of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		447.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
45487			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — whole of toe (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
45488			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 1 digit of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		382.80
45489			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 2 digits of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.30
45490			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 3 digits of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.75
45491			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 4 digits of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		957.10
45492			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — the whole of 5 digits of the hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 148.55
45493			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — portion of digit of hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
45494			Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue — whole of face (excluding ears) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 390.40
45496			Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — revision of, by open operation (H) (Anaes.)		353.00
45497			Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — complete revision of, by liposuction (H) (Anaes.)		275.75
45498			Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — staged revision of, by liposuction (first stage) (H) (Anaes.)		221.85
45499			Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques — staged revision of, by liposuction (second stage) (H) (Anaes.)		165.45
45500			Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
45501			Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 505.85
45502			Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 505.85
45503			Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 722.80
45504			Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 505.85
45505			Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 505.85
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.)		186.60
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.)		250.90
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.)		158.25
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.)		191.45
45519			Extensive burn scars of skin (more than 1% of body surface area), excision of, for correction of scar contracture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		364.05
45520			Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) with surgical repositioning of nipple (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		764.00
45522			Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.05
45524			Mammaplasty, augmentation, for significant breast asymmetry where the augmentation is limited to 1 breast (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.30
45527			Mammaplasty, augmentation, (unilateral), following mastectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		629.30
45528			Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of malformation of breast tissue (excluding hypomastia), or disease or trauma of the breast (other than trauma resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		943.85
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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30174 or 30177 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		932.85
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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30174, 30177 or 30178 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 056.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		388.50
45539			Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion — insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		908.95
45542			Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion — removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		520.45
45545			Nipple or areola or both, reconstruction of, by any surgical technique (Anaes.) (Assist.)		528.20
45546			Nipple or areola or both, intradermal colouration of, following breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for congenital absence of nipple		167.90
45548			Breast prosthesis, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		234.80
45551			Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		376.45
45552			Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule and replacement of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.95
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.) (Assist.)		593.50
45555			Silicone breast prosthesis, removal of and replacement with prosthesis other than silicone gel prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		541.95
45556			Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (Anaes.) (Assist.)		649.95
45557			Breast ptosis, correction by mastopexy of (unilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed not less than 1 year, and not more than 7 years, after the end of the most recent pregnancy of the patient, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		649.95
45558			Breast ptosis, correction by mastopexy of (bilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed not less than 1 year, and not more than 7 years, after the end of the most recent pregnancy of the patient, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		974.90
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.)		401.90
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.) (Assist.)		932.85
45563			Neurovascular island flap, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.)		932.85
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 30165, 30168, 30171, 30174, 30177, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies — conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 160.50
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 30165, 30168, 30171, 30174, 30177, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies — conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Assist.)		1 620.45
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		908.95
45568			Tissue expander, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.)		376.45
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.)		247.55
45575			Facial nerve paralysis, free fascia graft for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		611.10
45578			Facial nerve paralysis, muscle transfer for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		707.75
45581			Facial nerve palsy, excision of tissue for (Anaes.)		234.80
45584			Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area (thigh, buttock, or similar), for treatment of post-traumatic pseudolipoma (Anaes.)		536.05
45585			Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service associated with a service to which item 31521 or 31527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs, knees or lower legs (Barraquer-Simon’s syndrome), gynaecomastia or lymphoedema (Anaes.)		536.05
45586			Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) for reduction of a buffalo hump, where it can be demonstrated that the buffalo hump is secondary to an endocrine disorder or pharmacological treatment of a medical condition (H) (Anaes.)		536.05
45587			Meloplasty for correction of facial asymmetry due to soft tissue abnormality where the meloplasty is limited to 1 side of the face (Anaes.) (Assist.)		755.90
45588			Meloplasty (excluding browlifts and chinlift platysmaplasties), bilateral, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of congenital conditions, disease or trauma (other than trauma resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 133.90
45590			Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor, with or without foreign implant (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
45593			Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		481.65
45596			Maxilla, total resection of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		764.00
45597			Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 022.75
45599			Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		794.70
45602			Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
45605			Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
45608			Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		701.90
45611			Mandible, condylectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
45614			Eyelid, whole thickness reconstruction of, other than by direct suture only (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
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.)		199.45
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.)		276.60
45623			Ptosis of eyelid (unilateral), correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		613.55
45624			Ptosis of eyelid, correction of, where previous ptosis surgery has been performed on that side (Anaes.) (Assist.)		795.40
45625			Ptosis of eyelid, correction of eyelid height by revision of levator sutures within 1 week of primary repair by levator resection or advancement, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		159.10
45626			Ectropion or entropion, correction of (unilateral) (Anaes.)		276.60
45629			Symblepharon, grafting for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
45632			Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages (Anaes.)		434.35
45635			Rhinoplasty, correction of bony vault only (Anaes.)		498.60
45638			Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (other than deformity resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both (Anaes.)		860.45
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.)		860.45
45641			Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft, or nasal bone graft, or nasal bone and nasal cartilage graft (H) (Anaes.)		918.80
45644			Rhinoplasty involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 085.65
45645			Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (H) (Anaes.)		189.75
45646			Choanal atresia, correction by open operation with bone removal (Anaes.) (Assist.)		764.00
45647			Face, contour restoration of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not being a service to which item 45644 applies) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 085.65
45650			Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of (Anaes.)		125.45
45652			Rhinophyma, carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision — ablation of (Anaes.)		302.35
45653			Rhinophyma, shaving of (Anaes.)		302.35
45656			Composite graft (chondro-cutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Anaes.) (Assist.)		426.20
45659			Lop ear, bat ear or similar deformity, correction of (Anaes.)		442.25
45660			External ear, complex total reconstruction of, using multiple costal cartilage grafts to form a framework, including the harvesting and sculpturing of the cartilage and its insertion, for congenital absence, microtia or post-traumatic loss of entire or substantial portion of pinna (first stage) — performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 442.65
45661			External ear, complex total reconstruction of, elevation of costal cartilage framework using cartilage previously stored in abdominal wall, including the use of local skin and fascia flaps and full thickness skin graft to cover cartilage (second stage) — performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 085.65
45662			Congenital atresia, reconstruction of external auditory canal (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		595.00
45665			Lip, eyelid or ear, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.)		276.60
45668			Vermilionectomy, by surgical excision (Anaes.)		276.60
45669			Vermilionectomy, using carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision — ablation (Anaes.)		276.60
45671			Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		707.75
45674			Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)		205.85
45675			Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
45676			Macrostomia, operation for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		488.15
45677			Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		459.35
45680			Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.30
45683			Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		638.00
45686			Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		753.00
45689			Cleft lip, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		222.05
45692			Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.)		255.20
45695			Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle deformity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.70
45698			Cleft lip, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (H) (Anaes.)		389.20
45701			Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		701.90
45704			Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)		255.20
45707			Cleft palate, primary repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		663.50
45710			Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (H) (Anaes.)		414.70
45713			Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		472.30
45714			Oro-nasal fistula, plastic closure of, including services to which item 45200, 45203 or 45239 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		663.50
45716			Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (H) (Anaes.)		663.50
45720			Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		820.30
45723			Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
45726			Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 045.40
45729			Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 174.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 190.20
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 339.95
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 366.95
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 537.80
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 503.80
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 690.80
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.) (Assist.)		1 640.60
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 837.65
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.) (Assist.)		1 848.60
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 215.95
45755			Temporo-mandibular meniscectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		312.00
45758			Temporo-mandibular joint, arthroplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		558.40
45761			Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		635.25
45767			Hypertelorism, correction of, intra-cranial (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 131.10
45770			Hypertelorism, correction of, sub-cranial (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 632.45
45773			Treacher Collins Syndrome, periorbital correction of, with rib and iliac bone grafts (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 487.75
45776			Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, intra-cranial (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 487.75
45779			Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, extra-cranial (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 093.75
45782			Fronto-orbital advancement, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		836.40
45785			Cranial vault reconstruction for oxycephaly, brachycephaly, turricephaly or similar condition — (bilateral fronto-orbital advancement) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 415.35
45788			Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of, (Obwegeser technique) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 399.25
45791			Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		755.90
45794			Osseo-integration procedure — extra-oral, implantation of titanium fixture (H) (Anaes.)		427.55
45797			Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (H) (Anaes.)		158.25
45799			Aspiration biopsy of 1 or more jaw cysts as an independent procedure to obtain material for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with an operative procedure on the same day (Anaes.)		25.00
45801			Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the oral and maxillofacial region, 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 45803 applies (Anaes.)		107.70
45803			Tumour, cyst, ulcers or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the oral and maxillofacial region, up to 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, and the procedure is performed on more than 3 but not more than 10 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.60
45805			Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the oral and maxillofacial region, more than 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (Anaes.)		146.35
45807			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), in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies, involving muscle, bone, or other deep tissue (Anaes.)		209.10
45809			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), in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, requiring wide excision, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		315.25
45811			Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		426.20
45813			Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
45815			Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis — 1 bone or in combination with adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
45817			Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
45819			Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to in item 45817 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.55
45821			Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		323.10
45823			Arch bars, 1 or more, that 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.)		92.40
45825			Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.05
45827			Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.40
45829			Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.)		209.30
45831			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — less than 5 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.40
45833			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — 5 to 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
45835			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — more than 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		427.55
45837			Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
45839			Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
45841			Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
45843			Alveolar ridge augmentation — unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge region (Anaes.) (Assist.)		246.45
45845			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.)		427.55
45847			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.)		158.25
45849			Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		492.85
45851			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 this subgroup applies (Anaes.)		121.25
45853			Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.)		755.90
45855			Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)		346.75
45857			Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions — 1 or more of such procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		554.70
45859			Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
45861			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		740.15
45863			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		820.50
45865			Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		246.45
45867			Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
45869			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
45871			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
45873			Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which item 45863, 45867, 45869 or 45871 applies and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 276.15
45875			Temporomandibular 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 subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
45877			Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
45879			Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
Subgroup 14 — Hand surgery
46300			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.10
46303			Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.10
46306			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint — interposition arthroplasty of and including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.70
46307			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint — volar plate arthroplasty for traumatic deformity including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.70
46309			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 1 joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.70
46312			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 2 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.40
46315			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 3 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.80
46318			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 4 joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		957.30
46321			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment — 5 or more joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 148.80
46324			Carpal bone replacement arthroplasty including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		685.05
46325			Carpal bone replacement or resection arthroplasty using adjacent tendon or other soft tissue including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		714.85
46327			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of (Anaes.)		172.40
46330			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of, with ligamentous or capsular repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		293.65
46333			Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous repair of, using free tissue graft or implant (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		478.65
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.) (Assist.)		223.45
46339			Extensor tendons or flexor tendons of hand or wrist, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.60
46342			Distal radioulnar joint or carpometacarpal joint or joints, synovectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.60
46345			Distal radioulnar joint, reconstruction or stabilisation of, including fusion, or ligamentous arthroplasty and excision of distal ulna, when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		478.65
46348			Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 1 digit (Anaes.)		207.40
46351			Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 2 digits (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		309.50
46354			Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 3 digits (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.80
46357			Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 4 digits (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		516.95
46360			Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons — 5 digits (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		622.20
46363			Tendon sheath of hand or wrist, open operation on, for stenosing tenovaginitis (Anaes.)		178.70
46366			Dupuytren’s contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for — each hand (Anaes.)		108.55
46369			Dupuytren’s contracture, palmar fasciectomy for — 1 hand (Anaes.)		178.70
46372			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.)		363.05
46375			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		430.80
46378			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves — 1 hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.40
46381			Interphalangeal joint, joint capsule release when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren’s contracture — each procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.25
46384			Z plasty (or similar local flap procedure) when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren’s contracture — 1 such procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.25
46387			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in that ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)		526.55
46390			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in those rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		702.05
46393			Dupuytren’s contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves — operation for recurrence in those rays (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		813.70
46396			Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
46399			Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy of, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
46402			Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), including obtaining of graft material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
46405			Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), involving internal fixation and including obtaining of graft material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		536.15
46408			Tendon, reconstruction of, by tendon graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.20
46411			Flexor tendon pulley, reconstruction of, by graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.60
46414			Artificial tendon prosthesis, insertion of, in preparation for tendon grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.60
46417			Tendon transfer for restoration of hand function, each transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.80
46420			Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, each tendon (Anaes.)		173.60
46423			Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)		277.60
46426			Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.10
46429			Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)		351.00
46432			Flexor tendon of hand, primary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		383.00
46435			Flexor tendon of hand, secondary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		446.70
46438			Mallet finger, closed pin fixation of (Anaes.)		114.90
46441			Mallet finger, open repair of, including pin fixation when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		277.60
46442			Mallet finger with intra-articular fracture involving more than one-third of base of terminal phalanx — open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		238.30
46444			Boutonniere deformity without joint contracture, reconstruction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.80
46447			Boutonniere deformity with joint contracture, reconstruction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		516.95
46450			Extensor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (H) (Anaes.)		191.45
46453			Flexor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.10
46456			Finger, percutaneous tenotomy of (Anaes.)		82.95
46459			Operation for osteomyelitis on distal phalanx (Anaes.)		159.60
46462			Operation for osteomyelitis on middle or proximal phalanx, metacarpal or carpus (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.25
46464			Amputation of a supernumerary complete digit (Anaes.)		191.45
46465			Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.)		191.45
46468			Amputation of 2 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		335.05
46471			Amputation of 3 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)		478.65
46474			Amputation of 4 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		622.20
46477			Amputation of 5 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		765.80
46480			Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover, including metacarpal (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.10
46483			Revision of amputation stump to provide adequate soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.25
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.)		191.45
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.) (Assist.)		223.45
46492			Contracture of digits of hand, flexor or extensor, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		306.35
46494			Ganglion of hand, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		186.60
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.)		172.40
46498			Ganglion of flexor tendon sheath, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.)		186.60
46500			Ganglion of dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.45
46501			Ganglion of volar wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.25
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.) (Assist.)		257.00
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.) (Assist.)		321.05
46504			Neurovascular island flap, for pulp innervation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		938.10
46507			Digit or ray, transposition or transfer of, on vascular pedicle, complete procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 091.25
46510			Macrodactyly, surgical reduction of enlarged elements — each digit (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		297.85
46513			Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, not being a service to which item 46516 applies (Anaes.)		47.95
46516			Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		95.80
46519			Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces of hand, drainage of (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		119.85
46522			Flexor tendon sheath of finger or thumb — open operation and drainage for infection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		357.40
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.)		47.95
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.)		143.80
46531			Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.)		72.25
46534			Nail plate injury or deformity, radical excision of nail germinal matrix (Anaes.)		199.75
Subgroup 15 — Orthopaedic
47000			Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		60.00
47003			Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		71.90
47006			Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		144.45
47009			Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 47012 applies (Anaes.)		143.80
47012			Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.55
47015			Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, not requiring general anaesthesia		71.90
47018			Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		167.65
47021			Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
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.)		167.65
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
47030			Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		167.65
47033			Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
47036			Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		71.90
47039			Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		95.80
47042			Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		95.80
47045			Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		127.90
47048			Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		275.60
47051			Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47054			Knee, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		275.60
47057			Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		107.80
47060			Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47063			Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		215.70
47066			Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.55
47069			Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		60.00
47072			Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		79.75
47300			Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, including percutaneous fixation where used (Anaes.)		71.90
47303			Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		83.90
47306			Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		95.80
47309			Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		119.85
47312			Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		107.80
47315			Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		123.80
47318			Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47321			Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.)		179.70
47324			Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47327			Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		167.65
47330			Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47333			Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
47336			Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47339			Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		167.65
47342			Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47345			Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
47348			Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47351 applies (Anaes.)		79.75
47351			Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		199.75
47354			Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47357 applies (Anaes.)		143.80
47357			Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
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.)		111.85
47363			Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		167.65
47366			Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
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.)		143.80
47372			Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles’, Smith’s or Barton’s fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		239.55
47375			Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles’, Smith’s or Barton’s fracture, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
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.)		143.80
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.)		215.70
47384			Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.55
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.) (Assist.)		247.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
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.) (Assist.)		231.60
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.)		347.50
47393			Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		463.30
47396			Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47399 applies (Anaes.)		159.75
47399			Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47402			Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, involving excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
47405			Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed management of (Anaes.)		159.75
47408			Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open management of, including internal fixation and excision where performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47411			Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, not being a service to which item 47417 applies (Anaes.)		95.80
47414			Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47417			Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
47420			Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
47423			Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47426, 47429 or 47432 applies (Anaes.)		183.70
47426			Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		275.60
47429			Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47432			Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		459.30
47435			Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		351.50
47438			Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		559.25
47441			Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		699.00
47444			Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47447 or 47450 applies (Anaes.)		191.75
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.)		287.55
47450			Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		383.45
47451			Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		462.25
47453			Humerus, distal, (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47456 or 47459 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
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.)		335.60
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.) (Assist.)		447.35
47462			Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47465 applies (Anaes.)		95.80
47465			Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47466			Sternum, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47467 applies (Anaes.)		95.80
47467			Sternum, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.)		191.75
47468			Scapula, neck or glenoid region of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47471			Ribs (1 or more), treatment of fracture of — each attendance		36.40
47474			Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum		159.75
47477			Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum		199.75
47480			Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring traction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
47483			Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring control by external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
47486			Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of anterior segment, including diastasis of pubic symphysis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 198.30
47492			Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip (Anaes.)		199.75
47495			Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
47498			Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring internal fixation, with or without traction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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.) (Assist.)		1 198.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 198.30
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 198.30
47513			Sacro-iliac joint disruption, treatment of, requiring internal fixation, being a service associated with a service to which items 47501 to 47510 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47516			Femur, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47519			Femur, treatment of trochanteric or subcapital fracture of, by internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		734.95
47522			Femur, treatment of subcapital fracture of, by hemi-arthroplasty (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
47525			Femur, treatment of fracture of, for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		734.95
47528			Femur, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
47531			Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		814.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
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.) (Assist.)		367.40
47540			Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		183.70
47543			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, not being a service to which item 47546 or 47549 applies (Anaes.)		191.75
47546			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		287.55
47549			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		383.45
47552			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, not being a service to which item 47555 or 47558 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47555			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by closed reduction (H) (Anaes.)		479.25
47558			Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
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.)		231.60
47564			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.)		347.50
47565			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		604.45
47566			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		770.50
47567			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)		403.35
47570			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)		463.30
47573			Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		579.10
47576			Fibula, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)		95.80
47579			Patella, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47582 or 47585 applies (Anaes.)		135.85
47582			Patella, treatment of fracture of, by excision of patella or pole with reattachment of tendon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
47585			Patella, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 358.15
47594			Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47597 applies (Anaes.)		183.70
47597			Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		275.60
47600			Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47603			Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of more than 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
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.)		199.75
47609			Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.55
47612			Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		347.50
47615			Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
47618			Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		499.35
47621			Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		347.50
47624			Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
47627			Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)		135.85
47630			Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.55
47633			Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)		95.80
47636			Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47639			Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47642			Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)		127.90
47645			Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		191.75
47648			Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.50
47651			Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)		199.75
47654			Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.55
47657			Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
47663			Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)		119.85
47666			Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		199.75
47672			Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		95.80
47678			Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)		143.80
47681			Spine (excluding sacrum), treatment of fracture of transverse process, vertebral body, or posterior elements — each attendance		36.40
47684			Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
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 (H) (Assist.)		1 118.25
47690			Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		878.70
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 (H) (Assist.)		1 118.25
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.) (Assist.)		319.55
47699			Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation without cord involvement requiring open reduction with or without internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 278.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 597.70
47703			Skull, treatment of fracture of, each attendance		36.40
47705			Skull calipers, insertion of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
47708			Plaster jacket, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		183.70
47711			Halo, application of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		271.70
47714			Halo, application of, in addition to spinal fusion for scoliosis, or other conditions (H) (Anaes.)		203.70
47717			Halo-thoracic traction — application of both halo and thoracic jacket (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
47720			Halo-femoral traction, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
47723			Halo-femoral traction in conjunction with a major spine operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
47726			Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service, autogenous, small quantity (H) (Anaes.)		119.85
47729			Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service, autogenous, large quantity (H) (Anaes.)		199.75
47732			Vascularised pedicle bone graft, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47735			Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47738 or 47741 applies — each attendance		36.40
47738			Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.)		199.75
47741			Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		407.55
47753			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
47756			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
47762			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.)		202.65
47765			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		332.70
47768			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		407.55
47771			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		468.20
47774			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		369.70
47777			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		369.70
47780			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		480.55
47783			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		480.55
47786			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		609.85
47789			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		609.85
47900			Bone cyst, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)		143.80
47903			Epicondylitis, open operation for (Anaes.)		199.75
47904			Digital nail of toe, removal of, not being a service to which item 47906 applies (Anaes.)		47.95
47906			Digital nail of toe, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		95.80
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.)		47.95
47915			Ingrowing nail of toe, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes.)		143.80
47916			Ingrowing nail of toe, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.)		72.25
47918			Ingrowing toenail, radical excision of nailbed (Anaes.)		199.75
47920			Bone growth stimulator, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		323.10
47921			Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		95.80
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.)		31.90
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.)		119.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
47933			Exostosis of small bone, excision of, including simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa (Anaes.)		175.70
47936			Exostosis of large bone, excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		215.70
47948			External fixation, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		135.85
47951			External fixation, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.)		159.75
47954			Tendon, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
47957			Tendon, large, lengthening of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
47960			Tenotomy, subcutaneous, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		111.85
47963			Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		183.70
47966			Tendon or ligament transfer, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
47969			Tenosynovectomy, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		223.70
47972			Tendon sheath, open operation for teno-vaginitis, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.)		178.70
47975			Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		313.20
47978			Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (H) (Anaes.)		190.25
47981			Forearm, calf or interosseous muscle space of hand, decompression fasciotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.)		127.70
47982			Forage (Drill decompression), of neck or head of femur, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		309.60
48200			Femur, bone graft to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48203			Femur, bone graft to, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		774.90
48206			Tibia, bone graft to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.75
48209			Tibia, bone graft to, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		615.10
48212			Humerus, bone graft to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.75
48215			Humerus, bone graft to, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		615.10
48218			Radius or ulna, bone graft to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.75
48221			Radius and ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48224			Radius or ulna, bone graft to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
48227			Radius or ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		415.40
48230			Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
48233			Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
48236			Scaphoid, bone graft to, for mal-union, including osteotomy, bone graft and internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		679.00
48239			Bone graft, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		375.40
48242			Bone graft, with internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
48400			Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which item 49848 or 49851 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
48403			Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
48406			Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
48409			Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
48412			Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		535.10
48415			Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		679.00
48418			Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		535.10
48421			Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		679.00
48424			Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48427			Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		774.90
48500			Femur, epiphysiodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
48503			Tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
48506			Femur, tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		415.40
48509			Epiphysiodesis, staple arrest of hemi-epiphysis (H) (Anaes.)		199.75
48512			Epiphysiolysis, operation to prevent closure of plate (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		758.85
48600			Spine, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		79.75
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.)		119.85
48606			Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for (without instrumentation) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
48609			Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using Harrington or other non-segmental fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 397.95
48612			Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke, Luque, or similar) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 076.95
48613			Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction using separate anterior and posterior approaches (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 954.25
48615			Scoliosis, re-exploration for, involving adjustment or removal of instrumentation or simple bone grafting procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		375.40
48618			Scoliosis, revision of failed scoliosis surgery, involving more than 1 of multiple osteotomy, fusion or instrumentation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 076.95
48621			Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke, or similar) — not more than 4 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 358.15
48624			Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) — more than 4 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 677.65
48627			Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, combined with segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke or similar) down to and including pelvis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 156.75
48630			Scoliosis, requiring anterior decompression of spinal cord with resection of vertebrae including bone graft and instrumentation in the presence of spinal cord involvement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 396.45
48632			Scoliosis, congenital, vertebral resection and fusion for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 324.70
48636			Percutaneous lumbar discectomy, 1 or more levels, not being a service associated with intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)		686.90
48639			Vertebral body, total or sub-total excision of, including bone grafting or other form of fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 158.25
48640			Vertebral body, disease of, excision and spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction utilising separate anterior and posterior approaches (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 954.25
48642			Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies — 1 or 2 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		679.00
48645			Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies — more than 2 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
48648			Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) — 1 or 2 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
48651			Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) — more than 2 levels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 278.15
48654			Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy — 1 level (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
48657			Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy — more than 1 level (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 278.15
48660			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
48663			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		686.90
48666			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — assisting surgeon (H) (Assist.)		415.40
48669			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 238.20
48672			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		926.75
48675			Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions — more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) — assisting surgeon (H) (Assist.)		559.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 278.15
48900			Shoulder, excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff or both (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
48903			Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48912			Shoulder, arthrotomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
48915			Shoulder, hemi-arthroplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48918			Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty of, including any associated rotator cuff repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 278.15
48921			Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 318.05
48924			Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of, requiring bone graft to scapula or humerus, or both (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 517.85
48927			Shoulder prosthesis, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		311.45
48930			Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for recurrent anterior or posterior dislocation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48933			Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability, anterior or posterior (or both) repair when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		838.80
48936			Shoulder, synovectomy of, as an independent procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
48939			Shoulder, arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
48942			Shoulder, arthrodesis of, including removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 198.30
48945			Shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
48951			Shoulder, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromioplasty — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		758.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
49100			Elbow, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
49103			Elbow, ligamentous stabilisation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
49106			Elbow, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
49109			Elbow, total synovectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
49112			Elbow, silastic or other replacement of radial head (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
49115			Elbow, total joint replacement of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		958.55
49118			Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
49200			Wrist, arthrodesis of, including bone graft, with or without internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		694.90
49203			Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, including bone graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
49206			Wrist, proximal carpectomy of, including styloidectomy when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		479.25
49209			Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49212			Wrist, arthrotomy of (H) (Anaes.)		199.75
49215			Wrist, reconstruction of, including repair of single or multiple ligaments or capsules, including associated arthrotomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		551.25
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
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 1 area — not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
49224			Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of: 2 or more distinct areas; or osteoplasty including excision of the distal ulna; or total synovectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
49300			Sacro-iliac joint — arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
49303			Hip, arthrotomy of, including lavage, drainage or biopsy when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		463.30
49306			Hip-arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
49309			Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (Austin Moore or similar (non cement)) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49312			Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (cemented, porous coated or similar) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
49315			Hip, arthroplasty of, unipolar or bipolar (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		719.00
49318			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including minor bone grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
49319			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 964.50
49321			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including major bone grafting, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 358.15
49324			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure including removal of prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 597.70
49327			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to acetabulum, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 837.30
49330			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to femur, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 837.30
49333			Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to both acetabulum and femur, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 076.95
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		303.50
49339			Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of proximal femur greater than 5 cm in length (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 356.45
49342			Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of acetabulum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 356.45
49345			Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of both femur and acetabulum (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 795.90
49346			Hip, revision arthroplasty with replacement of acetabular liner or ceramic head, not requiring removal of femoral component or acetabular shell (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		719.00
49360			Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		291.85
49363			Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		351.45
49366			Hip, arthroscopic surgery of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
49500			Knee, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of; capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or foreign body (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		415.40
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		623.10
49509			Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49512			Knee, arthrodesis of, with removal of prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		918.65
49515			Knee, removal of prosthesis, cemented or uncemented, including associated cement, as the first stage of a 2 stage procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		719.00
49517			Knee, hemiarthroplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 023.60
49518			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
49519			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 964.50
49521			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 358.15
49524			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur and tibia, including obtaining of graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 597.70
49527			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 358.15
49530			Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 677.65
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 917.25
49534			Knee, patello-femoral joint of, total replacement arthroplasty as a primary procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		381.35
49536			Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability (open or arthroscopic, or both) involving either cruciate or collateral ligaments, including notchplasty when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
49542			Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
49545			Knee, revision arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49548			Knee, revision of patello-femoral stabilisation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		798.85
49551			Knee, revision of procedures to which item 49536, 49539 or 49542 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 118.25
49554			Knee, revision of total replacement of, by anatomic specific allograft of tibia or femur (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 597.70
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
49559			Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving chrondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant, including any associated debridement or osteoplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		346.75
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		468.05
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 chrondroplasty — not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		571.95
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		624.05
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		675.95
49564			Knee, patello-femoral stabilisation of, combined arthroscopic and open procedure, including lateral release, medial capsulorrhaphy and tendon transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		779.75
49566			Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49569			Knee, mobilisation for post-traumatic stiffness, by multiple muscle or tendon release (quadricepsplasty) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49700			Ankle, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
49703			Ankle, arthroscopic surgery of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
49706			Ankle, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of: lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
49709			Ankle, ligamentous stabilisation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		599.05
49712			Ankle, arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49715			Ankle, total joint replacement of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		958.55
49718			Ankle, Achilles’ tendon or other major tendon, repair of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
49721			Ankle, Achilles’ tendon rupture managed by non-operative treatment		199.75
49724			Ankle, Achilles’ tendon, secondary repair or reconstruction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		559.25
49727			Ankle, Achilles’ tendon, operation for lengthening (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
49800			Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, primary repair of (Anaes.)		111.85
49803			Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, secondary repair of (Anaes.)		143.80
49806			Foot, subcutaneous tenotomy of, 1 or more tendons (Anaes.)		111.85
49809			Foot, open tenotomy of, with or without tenoplasty (H) (Anaes.)		183.70
49812			Foot, tendon or ligament transplantation of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
49815			Foot, triple arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
49818			Foot, excision of calcaneal spur (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		231.60
49821			Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller’s or similar procedure) — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
49824			Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller’s or similar procedure) — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		643.10
49827			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
49830			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		699.00
49833			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
49836			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		758.85
49837			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation if performed — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		549.20
49838			Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation if performed — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		948.45
49839			Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty — unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		439.40
49842			Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty — bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		758.85
49845			Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso-phalangeal joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
49848			Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe (Anaes.)		135.85
49851			Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.)		175.70
49854			Foot, radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		319.55
49857			Foot, metatarso-phalangeal joint replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		295.55
49860			Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, single joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		239.55
49863			Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, 2 or more joints (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		359.55
49866			Foot, neurectomy for plantar or digital neuritis (Morton’s or Bett’s syndrome) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		255.50
49878			Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, splint or manipulation — each attendance (Anaes.)		47.95
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.) (Assist.)		231.60
50102			Joint, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
50103			Joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
50104			Joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
50109			Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		306.35
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.)		119.85
50118			Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		367.40
50121			Greater trochanter, transplantation of ileopsoas tendon to (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		719.00
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.)		25.10
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.)		25.10
50127			Joint or joints, arthroplasty of, by any technique not being a service to which another item applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		596.10
50130			Joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
50200			Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, biopsy of (not including after-care) (Anaes.)		159.75
50201			Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour involving neurovascular structures, open biopsy of (not including after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.55
50203			Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		351.50
50206			Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of the following: (a) liquid nitrogen freezing; (b) autograft; (c) allograft; (d) cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
50209			Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of the following: (a) liquid nitrogen freezing; (b) autograft; (c) allograft; (d) cementation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 397.95
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) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 757.45
50218			Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 316.65
50221			Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 156.75
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.) (Assist.)		2 396.45
50227			Malignant bone tumour, enbloc resection of, with massive anatomic specific allograft or autograft, with or without prosthetic replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 795.90
50230			Benign tumour, resection of, requiring anatomic specific allograft, with or without internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 437.85
50233			Malignant tumour, amputation for, hemipelvectomy or interscapulo-thoracic (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 837.30
50236			Malignant tumour, amputation for, hip disarticulation, shoulder disarticulation or proximal third femur (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 437.85
50239			Malignant tumour, amputation for, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		958.55
50300			Joint deformity, slow correction of, using ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances — payable only once in any 12 month period (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		982.25
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.) (Assist.)		1 341.10
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.) (Assist.)		2 093.95
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.) (Assist.)		258.75
50312			Ankle, synovectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		594.05
50315			Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		588.20
50318			Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		588.20
50321			Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		788.15
50324			Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of, revision procedure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 123.50
50327			Talipes equinovarus, bilateral procedures (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 370.45
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.)		194.05
50333			Tarsal coalition, excision of, with interposition of muscle, fat graft or similar graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		523.45
50336			Talus, vertical, congenital, combined anterior and posterior reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		782.35
50339			Foot and ankle, tibialis anterior tendon (split or whole) transfer to lateral column (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		476.50
50342			Foot and ankle, tibialis or tibialis posterior tendon transfer, through the interosseous membrane to anterior or posterior aspect of foot (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		552.85
50345			Hyperextension deformity of toe, release incorporating V-Y plasty of skin, lengthening of extensor tendons and release of capsule contracture (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		294.15
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.)		194.05
50349			Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		135.85
50350			Hip, congenital dislocation of, open reduction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		719.00
50351			Hip, developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		847.00
50352			Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast — each attendance (Anaes.)		47.95
50353			Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding after-care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		301.05
50354			Tibia, pseudarthrosis of, congenital, resection and internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 111.65
50357			Knee, leg or thigh, rectus femoris tendon transfer or medial or lateral hamstring tendon transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		476.50
50360			Knee, leg or thigh, combined medial and lateral hamstring tendon transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		552.85
50363			Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, unilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		423.50
50366			Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		741.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		552.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		970.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		423.50
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		741.15
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		552.85
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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		970.50
50387			Hip, iliopsoas tendon transfer to greater trochanter, or transfer of abdominal musculature to greater trochanter, or transfer or adductors to ischium (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		552.85
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.)		194.05
50393			Pelvis, bone graft or shelf procedures for acetabular dysplasia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		717.55
50394			Acetabular dysplasia, treatment of, by multiple peri-acetabular osteotomy, including internal fixation where performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 356.45
50396			Hand, congenital abnormalities or duplication of digits, amputation or splitting of phalanx or phalanges, with ligament or joint reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.15
50399			Forearm, radial aplasia or dysplasia (radial club hand), centralisation or radialisation of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		782.35
50402			Torticollis, bipolar release of sternocleidomastoid muscle and associated soft tissue (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		358.80
50405			Elbow, flexorplasty, or tendon transfer to restore elbow function (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		488.20
50408			Shoulder, congenital or developmental dislocation, open reduction of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		847.00
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.) (Assist.)		1 111.65
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.) (Assist.)		1 499.85
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.) (Assist.)		1 111.65
50420			Patella, congenital dislocation of, reconstruction of the quadriceps (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		917.55
50423			Tibia, fibula or both, congenital deficiency of, transfer of the fibula to tibia, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		847.00
50426			Diaphyseal aclasia, removal of lesion or lesions from bone — 1 approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.15
50950			Nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, destruction of, by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, including any associated imaging services, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30419 or 50952 applies (Anaes.)		693.35
50952			Nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, destruction of, by open or laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, where a multi-disciplinary team has assessed that percutaneous radiofrequency ablation cannot be performed or is not practical because of one or more of the following clinical circumstances: (a) percutaneous access cannot be achieved;		693.35
			(b) vital organs or tissues are at risk of damage from the percutaneous radiofrequency ablation procedure; (c) resection of one part of the liver is possible, however there is at least 1 primary liver tumour in a nonresectable section of the liver that is suitable for radiofrequency ablation; including any associated imaging services, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30419 or 50950 applies (Anaes.)
Group T9 — Assistance at operations
51300			Assistance at any operation specified in an item in Group T8 that includes ‘(Assist.)’ for which the fee does not exceed $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items in Group T8 that include ‘(Assist.)’ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $452.70		73.25
51303			Assistance at any operation specified in an item in Group T8 that includes ‘(Assist.)’ for which the fee exceeds $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items in Group T8 that include ‘(Assist.)’ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $452.70		Amount under rule 32
51306			Assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section		105.85
51309			Assistance at a series or combination of operations that include ‘(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		231.10
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		152.55
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 residential aged care facility where the patient is referred to him or her		72.60
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 residential aged care facility where the patient is referred to him or her		36.40
Group O2 — Assistance at operation
51800			Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation specified in an item that includes ‘(Assist.)’ for which the fee does not exceed $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items in Groups O3 to O9 that include ‘(Assist.)’ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $452.70		73.25
51803			Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation specified in an item that includes ‘(Assist.)’ for which the fee exceeds $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include ‘(Assist.)’ where the aggregate fee exceeds $452.70		Amount under rule 32
Group O3 — General surgery
51900			Wound of soft tissue in the oral and maxillofacial region, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.60
51902			Wounds of the oral and maxillofacial region, dressing of, under general anaesthesia, with or without removal of sutures, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.)		62.70
51904			Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat — 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.)		385.95
51906			Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat — 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		587.00
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.)		70.00
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.)		99.70
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.)		99.70
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.)		157.55
52010			Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)		215.50
52012			Superficial foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		19.90
52015			Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		93.25
52018			Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
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.)		25.00
52024			Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		44.30
52025			Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.)		156.05
52027			Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure and not being a service to which item 52025 applies (Anaes.)		127.05
52030			Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)		76.30
52033			Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)		156.05
52034			Premalignant lesions of the oral mucous, treatment by cryotherapy, diathermy or carbon dioxide laser		36.40
52035			Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions of the oral cavity (Anaes.)		403.95
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.)		107.70
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.) (Assist.)		276.60
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.)		146.35
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.)		209.10
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.) (Assist.)		315.25
52051			Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		426.20
52054			Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
52055			Haematoma, small abscess or cellulitis in the oral and maxillofacial region, not requiring admission to a hospital or day hospital facility, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care)		23.20
52056			Haematoma in the oral and maxillofacial region, aspiration of (Anaes.)		23.20
52057			Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (H) (Anaes.)		138.30
52058			Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region, using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)		201.60
52059			Abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)		227.10
52060			Muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of (Anaes.)		160.70
52061			Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)		189.75
52062			Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
52063			Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
52064			Bone cyst in the oral and maxillofacial region, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)		143.80
52066			Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
52069			Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.)		168.50
52072			Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.)		49.90
52073			Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.)		127.05
52075			Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.)		127.05
52078			Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
52081			Tongue tie, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes.)		39.45
52084			Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, division or excision of frenulum, in a person aged not less than 2 years (Anaes.)		101.35
52087			Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.)		173.70
52090			Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis — 1 bone or in combination with adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)		302.35
52092			Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes.) (Assist.)		394.10
52094			Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to in item 52092 (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.55
52095			Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		323.10
52096			Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)		95.80
52097			External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)		135.85
52098			External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.)		159.75
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.)		119.85
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.)		119.85
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.) (Assist.)		223.70
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.)		92.40
52108			Lip, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.60
52111			Vermilionectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)		276.60
52114			Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
52117			Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		593.50
52120			Mandible, hemimandiblectomy of, including condylectomy where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		699.60
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.) (Assist.)		701.90
52123			Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)		794.70
52126			Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		764.00
52129			Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 022.75
52130			Bone graft in the oral and maxillofacial region, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		375.40
52131			Bone graft with internal fixation, in the oral and maxillofacial region, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
52132			Tracheostomy (Anaes.)		202.65
52133			Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.)		77.25
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.)		122.50
52138			Maxillary artery, ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		377.95
52141			Facial, mandibular or lingual artery or vein or artery and vein, ligation of, not being a service to which item 52138 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		376.45
52144			Foreign body, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		350.90
52147			Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		331.10
52148			Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		585.30
52158			Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Anaes.) (Assist.)		942.40
52180			Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, biopsy of (not including after-care) (Anaes.)		159.75
52182			Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		351.50
52184			Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		519.25
52186			Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		639.10
Group O4 — Plastic and reconstructive
52300			Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or mucosa (Anaes.) (Assist.)		241.25
52303			Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with buccal pad of fat (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
52306			Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.20
52309			Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area (Anaes.)		173.70
52312			Free grafting (mucosa, split skin or connective tissue) to 1 defect, including elective dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.)		241.25
52315			Free grafting, full thickness, to 1 defect (mucosa or skin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
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.)		119.85
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.)		199.45
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.) (Assist.)		402.00
52324			Direct flap repair, using tongue, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
52327			Direct flap repair, using tongue, second stage (Anaes.)		199.45
52330			Palatal defect (oro-nasal fistula), plastic closure of, including services to which item 52300, 52303, 52306 or 52324 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		663.50
52333			Cleft palate, primary repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		663.50
52336			Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.70
52337			Alveolar cleft (congenital) unilateral, grafting of, including plastic closure of associated oro-nasal fistulae and ridge augmentation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		907.10
52339			Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)		472.30
52342			Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		820.30
52345			Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
52348			Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 045.40
52351			Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 174.00
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.) (Assist.)		1 190.20
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 339.95
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.) (Assist.)		1 366.95
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 537.80
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.) (Assist.)		1 503.80
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 690.80
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.) (Assist.)		1 640.60
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 837.65
52378			Genioplasty including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		635.25
52379			Face, contour reconstruction of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 084.65
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.) (Assist.)		1 848.60
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 stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.)		2 215.95
52420			Mandible, fixation by intermaxillary wiring, excluding wiring for obesity		204.60
52424			Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) in the oral and maxillofacial region (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
52430			Microvascular repair of the oral and maxillofacial region using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (Anaes.) (Assist.)		925.15
52440			Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		459.35
52442			Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.30
52444			Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		638.00
52446			Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.)		753.00
52450			Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.)		255.20
52452			Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle deformity (Anaes.) (Assist.)		414.70
52456			Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.)		701.90
52458			Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)		255.20
52460			Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (Anaes.)		663.50
52480			Composite graft (chondro-cutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Anaes.) (Assist.)		426.20
52482			Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
52484			Macrostomia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		488.15
Group O5 — Preprosthetic
52600			Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		287.05
52603			Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.40
52606			Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.)		209.30
52609			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — less than 5 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		274.40
52612			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — 5 to 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		344.50
52615			Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — more than 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.)		427.55
52618			Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
52621			Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		497.60
52624			Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		401.90
52626			Alveolar ridge augmentation — unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge region for (Anaes.) (Assist.)		246.45
52627			Osseo-integration procedure — extra oral implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes.) (Assist.)		427.55
52630			Osseo-integration procedure — fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.)		158.25
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.)		427.55
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.)		158.25
Group O6 — Neurosurgical
52800			Neurolysis by open operation, without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52803 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
52803			Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		338.15
52806			Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.)		234.80
52809			Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
52812			Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		574.30
52815			Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		606.10
52818			Nerve, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		402.00
52821			Nerve graft to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		874.10
52824			Peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, cryosurgery of, for pain relief (Anaes.) (Assist.)		376.45
52826			Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.)		201.60
52828			Cutaneous nerve, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		299.85
52830			Cutaneous nerve, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		395.50
52832			Cutaneous nerve, nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		542.35
Group O7 — Ear, nose and throat
53000			Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.)		27.55
53003			Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of, under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (H) (Anaes.)		78.05
53004			Maxillary antrum, lavage of — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.)		28.50
53006			Antrostomy (radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		442.25
53009			Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes.) (Assist.)		250.90
53012			Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.)		99.70
53015			Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		498.60
53016			Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
53017			Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)		511.55
53019			Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)		492.85
53052			Post-nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)		104.20
53054			Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx — 1 or more of these procedures (Anaes.)		104.15
53056			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.)		61.05
53058			Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)		104.15
53060			Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum or turbinates for obstruction or haemorrhage secondary to surgery (or trauma) — 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.)		85.25
53062			Post-surgical nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (Anaes.)		76.30
53064			Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.)		138.30
53068			Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.)		114.45
53070			Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes.)		151.05
Group O8 — Temporomandibular joint
53200			Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, not requiring open reduction (Anaes.)		60.00
53203			Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.)		100.80
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.)		121.25
53209			Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 399.25
53212			Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.)		755.90
53215			Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)		346.75
53218			Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions — 1 or more of such procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		554.70
53220			Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		279.65
53221			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		740.15
53224			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		820.50
53225			Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		246.45
53226			Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
53227			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 008.20
53230			Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 135.70
53233			Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which item 53224, 53226, 53227 or 53230 applies and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)		1 276.15
53236			Temporomandibular 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.) (Assist.)		399.35
53239			Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		399.35
53242			Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.)		265.00
Group O9 — Treatment of fractures
53400			Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting		109.60
53403			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting		133.90
53406			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
53409			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)		345.05
53410			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction		72.70
53411			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction, by temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.)		202.65
53412			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes.) (Assist.)		332.70
53413			Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)		406.55
53414			Zygomatic bone, treatment of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)		468.20
53415			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		369.70
53416			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)		369.70
53418			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		480.55
53419			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		480.55
53422			Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		609.85
53423			Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		609.85
53424			Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		523.25
53425			Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		523.25
53427			Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		714.65
53429			Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)		714.65
53439			Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.)		202.65
53453			Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor with or without foreign implant (Anaes.) (Assist.)		410.05
53455			Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (Anaes.) (Assist.)		481.65
53458			Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 53459 or 53460 applies		36.45
53459			Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.)		199.75
53460			Nasal bones, treatment of fractures of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Anaes.) (Assist.)		407.55
Group O10 — Diagnostic procedures and investigations
53600			Skin sensitivity testing for allergens to anaesthetics and materials used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, using 1 to 20 allergens		33.05
Group O11 — Regional or field nerve blocks
53700			Trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		105.95
53702			Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent		53.05
53704			Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent		31.90
53706			Nerve branch in the oral and maxillofacial region, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service to which any other item in this group applies		105.95
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)		72.60
75004			Professional attendance by an accredited orthodontist subsequent to the first professional attendance by the orthodontist in a single course of treatment (AO)		36.40
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 O3 to O9 applies; in a single course of treatment (AO)		64.70
75009			Orthodontic radiography — orthopantomography (panoramic radiography), including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		57.85
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)		91.65
75015			Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		126.05
75018			Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings and orthopantomography including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		160.55
75021			Orthodontic radiography — hand-wrist studies (including growth prediction) including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO)		196.90
75023			Intraoral radiography — single area, periapical or bitewing film (AOS) (AO)		39.40
75024			Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — where 1 appliance is used (AO)		509.20
75027			Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — where 2 appliances are used (AO)		698.20
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)		621.75
75033			Mixed dentition treatment — incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances, all adjustments of appliances, removal of the appliances and retention (AO)		1 018.95
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)		518.65
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)		1 407.45
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)		1 772.65
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)		471.10
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)		176.15
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)		943.15
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)		241.85
75049			Retention, fixed or removable, single arch (mandibular or maxillary) — supply of retainer and supervision of retention (AO)		283.05
75050			Retention, fixed or removable, 2-arch (mandibular and maxillary) — supply of retainers and supervision of retention (AO)		546.45
75051			Jaw growth guidance using removable or functional appliances, including supply of appliances and all adjustments to appliances (AO)		838.90
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)		72.60
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)		36.40
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, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		64.70
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)		46.60
75203			Removal of tooth or tooth fragment under general anaesthesia, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD)		69.95
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, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD)		23.20
75400			Surgical removal of erupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		139.85
75403			Surgical removal of tooth with soft tissue impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		160.55
75406			Surgical removal of tooth with partial bone impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		183.00
75409			Surgical removal of tooth with complete bone impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		207.25
75412			Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring incision of soft tissue only, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		115.75
75415			Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring removal of bone, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		139.85
75600			Surgical exposure, stimulation and packing of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		196.90
75603			Surgical exposure of unerupted tooth for the purpose of fitting a traction device, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		231.40
75606			Surgical repositioning of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		231.40
75609			Transplantation of tooth bud, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		345.45
75612			Surgical procedure for intra oral implantation of osseointegrated fixture (first stage), where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		427.55
75615			Surgical procedure for fixation of trans-mucosal abutment (second stage of osseointegrated implant), where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		158.25
75618			Provision and fitting of a bite rising appliance or dental splint for the management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		196.55
75621			The provision and fitting of surgical template in conjunction with orthognathic surgical procedures in association with: (a) an item in the series 52342 to 52375; or (b) item 52380 or 52382; where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS)		196.55
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)		69.95
75803			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 1 tooth (AD)		279.80
75806			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 2 teeth (AD)		328.15
75809			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 3 teeth (AD)		388.60
75812			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 4 teeth (AD)		431.75
75815			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD)		526.80
75818			Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD)		621.75
75821			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 1 tooth (AD)		500.75
75824			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 2 teeth (AD)		578.55
75827			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 3 teeth (AD)		664.95
75830			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 4 teeth (AD)		734.05
75833			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD)		898.00
75836			Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD)		1 027.55
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)		23.20
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)		34.55
75845			Relining of partial denture by laboratory process and associated fitting (AD)		172.80
75848			Remodelling and fitting of partial denture of more than 4 teeth (AD)		207.25
75851			Repair to cast metal base of partial denture — 1 or more points (AD)		103.65
75854			Addition of a tooth or teeth to a partial denture to replace extracted tooth or teeth, including taking of necessary impression (AD)		103.65

Part 4 Non-medicare services

1. Endoluminal gastroplication, for the treatment of
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

2. Endovenous laser treatment, for varicose veins

3. Gamma knife surgery

4. Intradiscal electro thermal arthroplasty

5. Intravascular ultrasound (except where used in conjunction with intravascular brachytherapy)

6. Intro-articular viscosupplementation, for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

7. Low intensity ultrasound treatment, for the acceleration of bone fracture healing, using a bone growth stimulator

8. Lung volume reduction surgery, for advanced emphysema

9. Photodynamic therapy, for skin and mucosal cancer

10. Placement of artificial bowel sphincters, in the management of faecal incontinence

11. Sacral nerve stimulation, for urinary incontinence

12. Selective internal radiation therapy, for hepatic metastases

13. Specific mass measurement of bone alkaline phosphatase

14. Transmyocardial laser revascularisation

15. Vertebral axial decompression therapy, for chronic back pain

Note

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 29 October 2004.