item description Description_Start 00001 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-at a time other than a time covered by Item 2-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00001 Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance (other than anattendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period, if: (a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and (b) the patient’s medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/03/2007 00001 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 11pm and 7am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1997 00002 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00002 Professional attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion — each attendance (other than an attendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period, if: (a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and (b) the patient’s medical condition requires urgent treatment; and (c) it is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance (item is subject to rule 7) 01/03/2007 00002 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 11pm and 7am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1997 00003 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 01/11/1993 00003 Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) by a vocationally registered 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 01/12/1989 00003 Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/12/1991 00004 Consultation at a place other than consulting rooms or a residential aged care facilityprofessional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility. 01/01/2013 00004 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) that requires a short patient history and, if necessary, limited examination and management - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00004 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management each attendance 01/11/1993 00004 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 01/11/2000 00004 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/12/1989 00005 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-at a time other than a time covered by Item 6-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00006 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00007 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-at a time other than a time covered by Item 8-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00008 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00009 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-at a time other than a time covered by Item 10-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00010 Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00011 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-at a time other than a time covered by Item 12-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00012 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00013 Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00013 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 01/11/1993 00013 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 01/11/2000 00014 LEVEL A Professional 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. CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - OTHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME (Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion) - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00015 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 16-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00016 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00017 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 18-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00018 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00019 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00019 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 01/11/1993 00020 Consultation at a residential aged care facilityprofessional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion each patient. 01/01/2013 00020 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self contained unit) by a vocationally registered general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00020 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self contained unit) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00020 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 if 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 01/11/2000 00021 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 22-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00022 Professional attendance, not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home or an attendance that is one of 2 or more attendances on the one occasion at an institution, of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/02/1984 00023 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation each attendance 01/05/2010 00023 Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00023 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 01/11/1993 00023 LEVEL 'B' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, OR a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of an attendance of the type otherwise covered by Item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/12/1989 00024 Consultation at a place other than consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility. 01/01/2013 00024 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00024 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 37 to 47 applies each attendance 01/11/1993 00024 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 on1 occasion — each patient 01/11/2000 00024 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 37 to 47 applies - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00025 Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00025 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 01/11/1993 00025 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 01/11/2000 00026 LEVEL B Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, OR a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of an attendance of the type otherwise covered by Items 36, 37, 39, 44, 47 or 49. CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - OTHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME (Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion) - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00027 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 28-- each attendance where only one in-patient is seen 01/02/1984 00028 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where only one in-patient is seen 01/02/1984 00029 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- an attendance on each of two in-patients in the one hospital on the one occasion at a time other than a time covered by Item 30-- each patient who is not a nursing-home type patient 01/02/1984 00030 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on each of two in-patients in the one hospital on the one occasion-each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday-each patient who is not a nursing-home type patient 01/02/1984 00031 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on each of three or more in-patients in the one hospital on the one occasion-each patient who is not a nursing-home type patient 01/02/1984 00032 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on each of two in-patients in the one hospital on the one occasion where at least one of those in-patients is a nursing-home type patient-each nursing-home type patient 01/02/1984 00033 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00033 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 01/11/1993 00034 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on each of three or more in-patients in the one hospital on the one occasion where at least one of those in-patients is a nursing-home type patient-each nursing-home type patient 01/02/1984 00035 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00035 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) by a vocationally registered general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 43 or 51 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00035 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 43 or 51 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00035 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 01/11/2000 00036 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation each attendance 01/05/2010 00036 Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00036 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 01/11/1993 00036 LEVEL 'C' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, OR a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of an attendance of the type otherwise covered by Items 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/12/1989 00037 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant: (a) taking a detailed patient history; (b) performing a clinical examination; (c) arranging any necessary investigation; (d) implementing a management plan; (e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion 01/01/2013 00037 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant: (a) taking a detailed patient history; (b) performing a clinical examination; (c) arranging any necessary investigation; (d) implementing a management plan; (e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00037 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementating 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 each attendance 01/11/1993 00037 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 01/11/2000 00037 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 47 applies - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00038 Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00038 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 01/11/1993 00039 LEVEL C Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, OR a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of an attendance of the type otherwise covered by Items 44, 47 or 49 . CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - OTHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME (Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion) - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00040 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00040 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 01/11/1993 00041 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a nursing home complex (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 42-each attendance where only one patient is seen 01/02/1984 00041 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a selfcontained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) - each in hours attendance where only one patient is seen 01/03/1984 00042 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a nursing home complex (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, where only one patient is seen 01/02/1984 00042 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a selfcontained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) - each after hours attendance where only one patient is seen 01/03/1984 00043 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00043 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) by a vocationally registered 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 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00043 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained 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 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00043 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 01/11/2000 00044 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 01/05/2010 00044 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 01/11/1993 00044 Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/12/1989 00045 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a nursing home complex (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on two patients in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation on the one occasion-each patient 01/02/1984 00045 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a selfcontained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) - an attendance on two patients in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation on the one occasion - each patient 01/03/1984 00046 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a nursing home complex (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on three or more patients in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation on the one occasion-each patient 01/02/1984 00046 Professional attendance at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a selfcontained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) - an attendance on three or more patients in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation on the one occasion - each patient 01/03/1984 00047 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount. 01/01/2013 00047 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00047 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan each attendance 01/11/1993 00047 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 01/11/2000 00047 Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home by a general practitioner taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00048 Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00048 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 01/11/1993 00049 LEVEL D Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more complex problems, and lasting at ast 40 minutes, OR a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan. CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - OTHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME (Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion) - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00050 Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a vocationally registered 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 01/11/1990 00050 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 01/11/1993 00051 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 00051 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) by a vocationally registered 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 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00051 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained 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 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00051 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 01/11/2000 00052 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 01/11/1993 00052 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) each attendance 01/12/1989 00053 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 01/11/1993 00053 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) each attendance 01/12/1989 00054 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 01/11/1993 00054 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) each attendance 01/12/1989 00055 Professional attendance at an institution of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 56-an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion-each patient 01/02/1984 00056 Professional attendance at an institution of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday-each patient 01/02/1984 00057 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 01/11/1993 00057 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) each attendance 01/12/1989 00058 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting not more than 5 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 01/05/2010 00058 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance 01/11/1993 00058 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 01/11/2000 00058 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00059 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 5 minutes but not more than 25 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 01/05/2010 00059 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance 01/11/1993 00059 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 01/11/1997 00059 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00060 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) lasting more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 01/05/2010 00060 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance 01/11/1993 00060 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 01/11/1997 00060 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00061 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 62-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion-- each patient 01/02/1984 00062 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at at the one institution on the one occasion on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday-- each patient 01/02/1984 00062 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) - an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday - each patient 01/03/1984 00063 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 64-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion-- each patient 01/02/1984 00064 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday-- each patient 01/02/1984 00065 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) lasting more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 01/05/2010 00065 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance 01/11/1993 00065 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 01/11/1997 00065 Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a nursing home) of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient 01/12/1989 00066 CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion - BRIEF CONSULTATION of not more than 5 minutes duration - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00067 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) at a time other than a time covered by Item 68-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion-- each patient 01/02/1984 00068 Professional attendance at an institution of more than 45 minutes duration (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part)-- an attendance on each of two or more patients at the one institution on the one occasion on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday-- each patient 01/02/1984 00069 CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion - STANDARD CONSULTATION, of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00070 GENERAL PRACTITIONER—EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE—AFTER HOURS (on not more than one patient on the one occasion). Professional attendance after hours AT A PLACE OTHER THAN SURGERY on not more than one patient on the one occasion 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—each attendance 01/08/1987 00070 Professional attendance, being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, on not more than one patient on the one occasion-each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/09/1989 00071 CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION -Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion - LONG CONSULTATION of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00072 CONSULTATION AT AN INSTITUTION - Professional attendance on two or more patients in the one INSTITUTION on the one occasion - PROLONGED CONSULTATION of more than 45 minutes duration - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00073 CONSULTATION AT HOSPITAL (one in-patient) - Professional attendance at a HOSPITAL where only one in-patient is seen - EACH ATTENDANCE 01/12/1989 00074 CONSULTATION AT HOSPITAL (two or more in-patients) - Professional attendance on two or more in-patients in the one HOSPITAL on the one occasion - EACH PATIENT who is not a nursing-home type patient 01/12/1989 00075 CONSULTATION AT HOSPITAL (two in-patients where at least one is a nursing-home type patient) - Professional attendance on two in-patients in the one HOSPITAL on the one occasion where at least one of those in-patients IS a nursing-home type patient - EACH NURSING-HOME TYPE PATIENT 01/12/1989 00076 CONSULTATION AT HOSPITAL (three or more in-patients where at least one is a nursing-home type patient) - Professional attendance on three or more in-patients in the one HOSPITAL on the one occasion where at least one of those in-patients is a nursing-home type patient - EACH NURSING-HOME TYPE PATIENT 01/12/1989 00077 CONSULTATION AT NURSING HOME (one patient) - Professional attendance at a NURSING HOME, including AGED PERSONS' ACCOMMODATION attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation SITUATED WITHIN A COMPLEX THAT INCLUDES A NURSING HOME (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) where only ONE PATIENT is seen - EACH ATTENDANCE 01/12/1989 00078 CONSULTATION AT NURSING HOME (two patients) - Professional attendance at a NURSING HOME, including AGED PERSONS' ACCOMMODATION attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation SITUATED WITHIN A COMPLEX THAT INCLUDES A NURSING HOME (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) - an attendance on TWO PATIENTS in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation ON THE ONE OCCASION - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00079 CONSULTATION AT NURSING HOME (three or more patients) - Professional attendance at a NURSING HOME, including AGED PERSONS' ACCOMMODATION attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation SITUATED WITHIN A COMPLEX THAT INCLUDES A NURSING HOME (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) - an attendance on THREE OR MORE PATIENTS in the one nursing home or aged persons' accommodation ON THE ONE OCCASION - EACH PATIENT 01/12/1989 00080 EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE - AFTER HOURS (on not more than one patient on the one occasion) - Professional attendance after hours AT A PLACE OTHER THAN SURGERY on not more than one patient on the one occasion 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 - EACH ATTENDANCE 01/12/1989 00081 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00081 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 01/11/1993 00082 Pre-operative examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (G) 01/02/1984 00082 Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (G) 01/09/1989 00082 PRE-OPERATIVE EXAMINATION OF A PATIENT IN PREPARATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than at which the anaesthetic is administered (G) 01/11/1986 00083 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00083 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 01/11/1993 00084 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00084 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 01/11/1993 00085 Pre-operative examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (S) 01/02/1984 00085 Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (S) 01/09/1989 00085 PRE-OPERATIVE EXAMINATION OF A PATIENT IN PREPARATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than at which the anaesthetic is administered (S) 01/11/1986 00086 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00086 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 01/11/1993 00087 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00087 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 01/11/1993 00088 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his specialty where the patient is referred to him-- an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00089 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00089 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 01/11/1993 00090 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00090 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 01/11/1993 00091 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 vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00091 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 01/11/1993 00092 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of not more than 5 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00092 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of not more than 5 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00092 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 01/11/2000 00093 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00093 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 selfcontained 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 01/11/1993 00094 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his specialty where the patient is referred to him-- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00095 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration) by a medical practitioner (not being a vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00095 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 selfcontained unit) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1993 00096 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration 01/01/2013 00096 Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a nursing home, including aged persons' accommodation attached to a nursing home or aged persons' accommodation situated within a complex that includes a nursing home (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the nursing home or aged persons' accommodation (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a vocationally registered general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 nursing home on 1 occasion each patient 01/11/1990 00096 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 selfcontained 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 01/11/1993 00097 Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/03/2007 00097 Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion by a medical practitioner each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1990 00097 Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1996 00097 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 11pm and 7am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1997 00098 Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance 01/03/2007 00098 Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion by a medical practitioner each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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, 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 01/11/1990 00098 Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1996 00098 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 11pm and 7am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8 a.m. or after 1 p.m. on a Saturday or at any time other than between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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 01/11/1997 00099 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist practising in his or her specialty if:(a) the attendance is by video conference; and(b) the attendance is for a service: (i) provided with item 104 lasting more than 10 minutes; or (ii) provided with item 105; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and(d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 00099 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, rendered to a patient who is:a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orat an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orlocated outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patientbeing a service associated with item 104 or 105 01/07/2011 00099 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist practising in his or her specialty if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 104 or 105 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 00100 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his specialty where the patient is referred to him-- an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00101 Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (G) 01/11/1990 00102 Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic, being an examination carried out at an attendance other than that at which the anaesthetic is administered (S) 01/11/1990 00103 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his specialty where the patient is referred to him-- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00104 Specialist, referred consultation - surgery or hospital (professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her)- initial attendance in a single course of treatment, not being a service to which ophthalmology items 106, 109 or obstetric item 16401 apply. 01/01/2010 00104 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms or hospital, not being a service to which item 106 or 109 apply 01/05/2006 00104 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his/her specialty where the patient is referred to him/her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/11/1990 00104 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms or hospital, not being a service to which item 106 applies 01/11/2000 00104 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home, not being a service to which item 106 applies 01/12/1991 00105 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or residential aged care facility 01/11/1990 00106 - initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which the sole service provided is refraction testing for the issue of a prescription for spectacles or contact lenses not being a service to which items 104, 109 or 10801 to 10816 apply 01/05/2006 00106 - initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance, referred consultation in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which the sole service provided is refraction testing for the issue of a prescription for spectacles or contact lenses not being a service to which items 104, 109 or 10801 to 10816 apply 01/05/2009 00106 - initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which the sole service provided is refraction testing for the issue of a prescription for spectacles or contact lenses not being a service to which items 104 or 10801 to 10816 apply 01/11/2005 00106 - initial attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance 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 (other than a service to which items 10801 to 10816 apply) 01/12/1991 00107 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/11/1990 00107 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00108 Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital or residential aged care facility 01/11/1990 00109 Initial specialist ophthalmologist paediatric attendance referred consultation in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which a comprehensive eye examination, including pupil dilation, is performed on a child aged 9 years or under, or on a child aged 14 years or under with developmental delay, not being a service to which item 104, 106 or any of items 10801 to 10816 applies 01/03/2012 00109 Initial specialist ophthalmologist paediatric attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which a comprehensive eye examination is performed on a child aged 8 years or under, or on a child aged 14 years or under with developmental delay, not being a service to which item 104, 106 or any of items 10801 to 10816 applies 01/05/2006 00109 Initial specialist ophthalmologist paediatric attendance referred consultation in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which a comprehensive eye examination is performed on a child aged 8 years or under, or on a child aged 14 years or under with developmental delay, not being a service to which item 104, 106 or any of items 10801 to 10816 applies 01/05/2009 00110 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (not being psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00110 Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his/her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-initial attendance in a single course of treatment. 01/03/1987 00110 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital,by a consultant physician in the practice of his or herspecialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of thepatient to him or her by a medical practitioner — initialattendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2000 00110 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or herspecialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a referring practitioner - initialattendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 00112 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician practising in his or her specialty if:the attendance is by video conference; andthe attendance is for a service: provided with item 110 lasting more than 10 minutes; or provided with item 116, 119, 132 or 133; and the patient is not an admitted patient; andthe patient:is located both:within a telehealth eligible area; andat the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; oris a care recipient in a residential care service; oris a patient of:an aboriginal medical service; oran aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 00112 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, rendered to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 110, 116, 119, 132 or 133. 01/07/2011 00112 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician practising in his or her specialty if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 110, 116, 119, 132 or 133 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (A) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (B) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (A) an aboriginal medical service; or (B) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 00113 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a specialist practising in his or her specialty if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment. 01/01/2013 00114 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a consultant physician practising in his or her specialty if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment. 01/01/2013 00116 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (not being psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00116 Each attendance (other than an attendance covered by Item 119) SUBSEQUENT to the first in a single course of treatment 01/03/1987 00116 Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his/her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-each attendance (other than an attendance covered by item 119) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment. 01/09/1989 00118 CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN (OTHER THAN IN PSYCHIATRY), REFERRED CONSULTATION—SURGERY, HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his speciality (other than in psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner — FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT attendance in a single course of treatment — EACH ATTENDANCE 01/08/1987 00119 Professional attendance at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his/her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment. 22/12/1987 00122 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (not being psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00122 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (other than in psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-initial attendance in a single course of treatment. 01/03/1987 00122 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) where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 00128 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (not being psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00128 Each attendance (other than an attendance covered by Item 131) SUBSEQUENT to the first in a single course of treatment 01/03/1987 00128 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (other than in psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-each attendance (other than an attendance covered by item 131) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment. 22/12/1987 00128 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (not being psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 22/12/1987 00130 "CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN (OTHER THAN IN PSYCHIATRY), REFERRED CONSULTATION — ""HOME VISITS "" Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (other than in psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner — FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT attendance in a single course of treatment — EACH ATTENDANCE" 01/08/1987 00131 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty (other than in psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-each minor attendance subsequent to the * first in a single course of treatment. 22/12/1987 00132 Professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration for an initial assessment of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, and where a) assessment is undertaken that covers:a comprehensive history, including psychosocial history and medication review; comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment;the formulation of differential diagnoses; and b) a consultant physician treatment and management plan of significant complexity is developed and provided to the referring practitioner that involves:an opinion on diagnosis and risk assessmenttreatment options and decisionsmedication recommendationsnot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician.not being an attendance on the patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item for attendance by the same consultant physician. 01/11/2007 00132 Professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration for an initial assessment of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), where the patient is referred by a referring practitioner, and where a) assessment is undertaken that covers:a comprehensive history, including psychosocial history and medication review; comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment;the formulation of differential diagnoses; and b) a consultant physician treatment and management plan of significant complexity is developed and provided to the referring practitioner that involves:an opinion on diagnosis and risk assessmenttreatment options and decisionsmedication recommendationsnot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician.not being an attendance on the patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item for attendance by the same consultant physician. 01/11/2011 00133 Professional attendance of at least 20 minutes duration subsequent to the first attendance in a single course of treatment for a review of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), wherea) a review is undertaken that covers:- review of initial presenting problem/s and results of diagnostic investigations- review of responses to treatment and medication plans initiated at time of initial consultation comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment,- review of original and differential diagnoses; and b) a modified consultant physician treatment and management plan is provided to the referring practitioner that involves, where appropriate:- a revised opinion on the diagnosis and risk assessment - treatment options and decisions- revised medication recommendations not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under item 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician or locum tenens. Being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 132. Item 133 can be provided by either the same consultant physician or a locum tenens. Payable no more than twice in any 12 month period. 01/03/2013 00133 Professional attendance of at least 20 minutes duration subsequent to the first attendance in a single course of treatment for a review of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), where a) a review is undertaken that covers:review of initial presenting problem/s and results of diagnostic investigationsreview of responses to treatment and medication plans initiated at time of initial consultation comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment,review of original and differential diagnoses; and b) a modified consultant physician treatment and management plan is provided to the referring practitioner that involves, where appropriate:a revised opinion on the diagnosis and risk assessment treatment options and decisionsrevised medication recommendationsnot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under item 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 132 by the same consultant physician, payable no more than twice in any 12 month period. 01/11/2007 00134 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00135 Consultant paediatrician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of paediatrics, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a patient aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant paediatrician by a medical practitioner, where the consultant paediatrician:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the patient and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan that contains:(i) the outcomes of the assessment;(ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses;(iii) opinion on risk assessment;(iv) treatment options and decisions;(v) appropriate care pathways; and(vi) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the:(i) referring practitioner; and(ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 289. 01/07/2008 00135 Consultant paediatrician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of paediatrics, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant paediatrician by a medical practitioner, if the consultant paediatrician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 137, 139 or 289. 01/07/2011 00135 Consultant paediatrician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of paediatrics, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant paediatrician by a referring practitioner, if the consultant paediatrician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 137, 139 or 289. 01/11/2011 00136 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00137 Specialist or consultant physician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for a child with an eligible disability - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms or hospital, by a specialist or consultant physician, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with an eligible disability, who has been referred to the specialist or consultant physician by a medical practitioner, if the specialist or consultant physician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 139 or 289. 01/07/2011 00137 Specialist or consultant physician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for a child with an eligible disability - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms or hospital, by a specialist or consultant physician, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with an eligible disability, who has been referred to the specialist or consultant physician by a referring practitioner, if the specialist or consultant physician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 139 or 289. 01/11/2011 00138 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00139 General practitioner consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for a child with an eligible disabilityprofessional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with an eligible disability, if the general practitioner does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 137 or 289. 01/07/2011 00140 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00141 Consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine, referred patient, initial comprehensive assessment and management – surgery or hospital. Professional attendance of more than 60 minutes in duration at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, if: (a) the patient is at least 65 years old and referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner; and (b) the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan; and (c) during the attendance: (i) the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient’s health are evaluated in detail using appropriately validated assessment tools if indicated (the assessment); and (ii) the patient’s various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ( the formulation); and (iii) a detailed management plan is prepared (the management plan) setting out: (a) the prioritised list of health problems and care needs; and (b) short and longer term management goals; and (c) recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient’s general practitioner or another relevant health care provider that are likely to improve or maintain health status and are readily available and acceptable to the patient and the patient’s family and carers; and (iv) the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and, if appropriate, the patient’s family and any carers; and (v) the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner; and (d) an attendance to which item 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 or 119 applies has not been provided to the patient on the same day by the same practitioner; and (e) an attendance to which this item or item 145 applies has not been provided to the patient by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months. 01/07/2013 00141 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), where the attendance is initiated by the medical practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate, and the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health status, readily available, and acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s). not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or item 145 by the same practitioner. 01/11/2007 00141 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate, and the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health status, readily available, and acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s). not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or item 145 by the same practitioner. 01/11/2011 00142 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-- an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00143 Consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine, review of referred patient, initial comprehensive assessment and management – surgery or hospital. Professional attendance of more than 30 minutes in duration at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist under item 141 or 145, if: (a) the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice or a participating nurse practitioner; and (b) during the attendance:(i) the patient’s health status is reassessed; and (ii) a management plan prepared under item 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised; and (iii) the revised management plan is explained to the patient and (if appropriate) the patient’s family and any carers and communicated in writing to the referring practitioner; and (c) an attendance to which item 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 or 119 applies was not provided to the patient on the same day by the same practitioner; and (d) an attendance to which item 141 or 145 applies has been provided to the patient by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months; and (e) an attendance to which this item or item 147 applies has not been provided to the patient in the preceding 12 months, unless there has been a significant change in the patient’s clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/07/2013 00143 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under item 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows item 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/11/2007 00143 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under item 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice or participating practice nurse. an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows item 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/11/2011 00144 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00145 Consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine, referred patient, initial comprehensive assessment and management – home visit. Professional attendance of more than 60 minutes in duration at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, if: (a) the patient is at least 65 years old and referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner; and (b) the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan; and (c) during the attendance: (i) the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient’s health are evaluated in detail utilising appropriately validated assessment tools if indicated (the assessment); and (ii) the patient’s various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised (the formulation); and (iii) a detailed management plan is prepared (the management plan) setting out: (a) the prioritised list of health problems and care needs; and (b) short and longer term management goals; and (c) recommended actions or intervention strategies, to be undertaken by the patient’s general practitioner or another relevant health care provider that are likely to improve or maintain health status and are readily available and acceptable to the patient, the patient’s family and any carers; and (iv) the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and, if appropriate, the patient’s family and any carers; and (v) the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner; and (d) an attendance to which item 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 or 119 applies has not been provided to the patient on the same day by the same practitioner; and (e) an attendance to which this item or item 141 applies has not been provided to the patient by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months. 01/07/2013 00145 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and has been referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), where the attendance is initiated by the medical practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate,the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health statusreadily available acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s)not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or 141 by the same practitioner. 01/11/2007 00145 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and has been referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate,the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health statusreadily available acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s)not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or 141 by the same practitioner. 01/11/2011 00146 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00147 Consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine, review of referred patient, initial comprehensive assessment and management – home visit. Professional attendance of more than 30 minutes in duration at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist under items 141 or 145, if: (a) the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice or a participating nurse practitioner; and (b) during the attendance: (i) the patient’s health status is reassessed; and (ii) a management plan that was prepared under item 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised; and (iii) the revised management plan is explained to the patient and (if appropriate) the patient’s family and any carers and communicated in writing to the referring practitioner; and (c) an attendance to which item 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 or 119 applies has not been provided to the patient on the same day by the same practitioner; and (d) an attendance to which item 141 or 145 applies has been provided to the patient by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months; and (e) an attendance to which this item or 143 applies has not been provided by the same practitioner in the preceding 12 months, unless there has been a significant change in the patient’s clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/07/2013 00147 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under items 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows items 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/11/2007 00147 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under items 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice or participating practice nurse. an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows items 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review. 01/11/2011 00148 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00149 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician or specialist practising in his or her specialty of geriatric medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 141 or 143 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician or specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal Medical Service; or (b) an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 00149 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of geriatric medicine to a patient who is a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 141 or 143. 01/07/2011 00149 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician or specialist practising in his or her specialty of geriatric medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 141 or 143 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician or specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal Medical Service; or (b) an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 00150 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00152 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him by a medical practitioner-an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00153 ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY, including associated consultation (AU 3 - 17903) 01/12/1991 00154 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY Group psychotherapy (including associated consultation) of not less than ONE hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patients are referred to him or her by a medical practitioner. -GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY on a group of 2-9 patients OR FAMILY GROUP psychotherapy on a group of more than THREE patients, EACH PATIENT 01/12/1991 00155 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY Group psychotherapy (including associated consultation) of not less than ONE hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patients are referred to him or her by a medical practitioner. - FAMILY GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY on a group of three patients, EACH PATIENT 01/12/1991 00156 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY Group psychotherapy (including associated consultation) of not less than ONE hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patients are referred to him or her by a medical practitioner. - FAMILY GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY on a group of two patients, EACH PATIENT 01/12/1991 00157 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - INTERVIEW OF A PERSON OTHER THAN A PATIENT - SURGERY, HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME Professional attendance by a consultant psychiatrist in the practice of his or her recognised specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient, where that interview is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/12/1991 00158 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - INTERVIEW OF A PERSON OTHER THAN A PATIENT - SURGERY, HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME Professional attendance by a consultant psychiatrist in the practice of his or her recognised specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient, where that interview is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/12/1991 00159 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - INTERVIEW OF A PERSON OTHER THAN A PATIENT. Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her recognised specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration, in the course of continuing management of a patient - payable not more than twice in any twelve month period. 01/11/1992 00160 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours on a patient in a critical condition that requires constant attention to the exclusion of all other patients 01/02/1984 00160 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment (not being treatment of a counselling nature) to the exclusion of all other patients 01/03/1987 00161 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours on a patient in a critical condition that requires constant attention to the exclusion of all other patients 01/02/1984 00161 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment (not being treatment of a counselling nature) to the exclusion of all other patients 01/03/1987 00162 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours on a patient in a critical condition that requires constant attention to the exclusion of all other patients 01/02/1984 00162 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment (not being treatment of a counselling nature) to the exclusion of all other patients 01/03/1987 00163 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours on a patient in a critical condition that requires constant attention to the exclusion of all other patients 01/02/1984 00163 Professional attendance for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment (not being treatment of a counselling nature) to the exclusion of all other patients 01/03/1987 00164 Professional attendance for a period of 5 hours or more on a patient in a critical condition that requires constant attention to the exclusion of all other patients 01/02/1984 00164 Professional attendance for a period of 5 hours or more (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous life saving emergency treatment (not being treatment of a counselling nature) to the exclusion of all other patients 01/03/1987 00170 Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family-each group of two patients 01/08/1987 00171 Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family-each group of three patients 01/08/1987 00172 Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family-each group of four or more patients 01/08/1987 00173 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 01/12/1991 00180 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist-an attendance that is the sole or first attendance in a single course of attention that commenced on or after the proclaimed date, being-(a) the first or only course of attention of the patient by a participating optometrist since the proclaimed date; or (b) the second or a subsequent course of attention of the patient by a participating optometrist since the proclaimed date, being a course of attention commencing not earlier than 12 months after the commencement of the preceding course of attention 01/02/1984 00180 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist - an attendance that is the sole or first attendance in a single course of attention that commenced on or after 1 July 1975, being - (a) the first or only course of attention of the patient by a participating optometrist since 1 July 1975; or (b) the second or a subsequent course of attention of the patient by a participating optometrist since 1 July 1975, being the sole course of attention in any calender year 01/03/1984 00180 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist that is the sole or first attendance in a single course of attention of a patient. The Medicare benefit is payable in respect of attendances by a participating optometrist at, or operating from, the same practice location, only once in a period of twenty four consecutive months unless the examining optometrist has certified that, in his professional opinion, the patient had an ocular condition which necessitated a further course of attention being commenced within twenty four months of the previous initial consultation 01/09/1989 00182 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist-- an attendance (not being an attendance covered by Item 186) that is the second attendance in a single course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is covered by Item 180 01/02/1984 00182 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist (not being an attendance relating to the prescription and fitting of contact lenses) that is the second attendance in a single course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is covered by item 180 01/09/1989 00184 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist-- an attendance (not being an attendance covered by Item 186) that is the third or a subsequent attendance in a single course of attention of a patient, who, in the professional opinion of the attending optometrist, has a need for that attendance, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is covered by Item 180 01/02/1984 00184 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist (not being an attendance relating to the prescription and fitting of contact lenses) that is the third or a subsequent attendance in a single course of attention of a patient in respect of whom the attending optometrist has certified on the patient's account that, in his professional opinion, there is a need for that attendance, being a course of attention in respect of which the first attendance is covered by item 180 01/09/1989 00186 Professional attendance by a participating optometrist-- all 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 covered by Item 180 01/02/1984 00186 Professional attendances by a participating optometrist 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 covered by Item 180. The Medicare benefit is payable only once in a period of thirty six consecutive months unless the examining optometrist has certified on the patient's account that, in his professional opinion, the patient had an ocular condition which necessitated a further course of attention being commenced within thirty six months of the previous initial consultation 01/09/1989 00190 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2) where the attendances do not exceed ten-- each attendance 01/02/1984 00190 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2 of this Part) where the attendances do not exceed ten - each attendance 01/03/1984 00190 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by item 204 or 205) where the attendances do not exceed ten-each attendance 01/03/1987 00192 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2) where the attendances exceed ten 01/02/1984 00192 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2 of this Part) where the attendances exceed ten 01/03/1984 00192 Antenatal care (not including any service or services covered by item 204 or 205) where the attendances exceed ten 01/03/1987 00193 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 01/05/2010 00193 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/11/1998 00193 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/11/2003 00194 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2) where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (G) 01/02/1984 00194 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2 of this Part) where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (G) 01/03/1984 00194 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (G) 01/09/1989 00194 CONFINEMENT AND POSTNATAL CARE for nine days (not including any service or services covered by Item 204 or 205 or by any item in Division 2 of this Part) where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (G) 01/11/1986 00195 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, on 1 or more patients at a hospital, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 01/05/2010 00195 Professional attendance by a general practitioner on 1 or more patients at a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/11/1998 00195 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, on 1 or more patients at a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/11/2003 00196 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2) where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (S) 01/02/1984 00196 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including any service or services covered by Item 200 or 207 or by any item in Division 2 of this Part) where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (S) 01/03/1984 00196 Confinement and postnatal care for nine days where the medical practitioner has not given the antenatal care (S) 01/09/1989 00197 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, involving either: (i) 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 (ii) a professional attendance of at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies AND at which ACUPUNCTURE is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/05/2003 00197 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 01/05/2010 00197 "Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, involving either:(i) 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(ii) a professional attendance of at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed" 01/11/2003 00198 Confinement as an independent procedure, including all related attendances (S) 01/02/1984 00199 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, involving either: (i) 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 a least 40 minutes; OR (ii) a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan AND at which ACUPUNCTURE is performed by the medical practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed 01/05/2003 00199 Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 01/05/2010 00199 "Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, involving either: (i) 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 a least 40 minutes; or (ii) a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed" 01/11/2003 00200 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including services covered by Division 2) (G) 01/02/1984 00200 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days(not including services covered by Division 2 of this Part) (G) 01/03/1984 00201 CONFINEMENT, incomplete, with or without postnatal care for nine-days where the patient is referred to a specialist for completion of the confinement 01/08/1987 00201 Confinement, incomplete, with or without postnatal care for nine days where the patient is referred to a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty or the patient's care is transferred to another medical practitioner for completion of the delivery 01/09/1989 00204 ANTENATAL CARE, CONFINEMENT AND POSTNATAL CARE for nine days (G) 01/08/1987 00204 Antenatal care, confinement with delivery by any means (including Caesarean section) and postnatal care for nine days (G) 01/09/1989 00205 ANTENATAL CARE, CONFINEMENT AND POSTNATAL CARE for nine days (S) 01/08/1987 00205 Antenatal care, confinement with delivery by any means (including Caesarean section) and postnatal care for nine days (S) 01/09/1989 00207 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days (not including services covered by Division 2) (S) 01/02/1984 00207 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days(not including services covered by Division 2 of this Part) (S) 01/03/1984 00208 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with mid-cavity forceps or vacuum extraction, breech delivery or management of multiple delivery (including any service or services covered by Item 295, 298 or 360 where performed at the time of delivery but not including any other service or services covered by Division 2) (G) 01/02/1984 00208 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with mid-cavity forceps or vacuum extraction, breech delivery or management of multiple delivery (including any service or services covered by Item 295, 298 or 360 where performed at the time of delivery but not including any other service or services covered by Division 2 of this Part) (G) 01/03/1984 00209 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with mid-cavity forceps or vacuum extraction, breech delivery or management of multiple delivery (including any service or services covered by Item 295, 298 or 360 where performed at the time of delivery but not including any other service or services covered by Division 2) (S) 01/02/1984 00209 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with mid-cavity forceps or vacuum extraction, breech delivery or management of multiple delivery (including any service or services covered by Item 295, 298 or 360 where performed at the time of delivery but not including any other service or services covered by Division 2 of this Part) (S) 01/03/1984 00210 CAESAREAN SECTION and postnatal care for nine days where the patient has been referred for management of the confinement and the practitioner does not provide the antenatal care 01/08/1987 00210 Caesarean section and postnatal care for nine days where the patient has been referred to a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty or the patient's care has been transferred to another medical practitioner for management of the confinement and the practitioner who performed the Caesarean section did not provide the antenatal care 01/09/1989 00211 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with surgical induction of labour (G) 01/02/1984 00213 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with surgical induction of labour (S) 01/02/1984 00216 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with surgical induction of labour; including major regional or field block (G) 01/02/1984 00217 Antenatal care, confinement and postnatal care for nine days with surgical induction of labour; including major regional or field block (S) 01/02/1984 00234 Caesarean section and postnatal care for nine days (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 00241 Caesarean section and postnatal care for nine days (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 00242 Treatment of habitual miscarriage by injection of hormones-- each injection up to a maximum of twelve injections, where the injection is not administered during a routine antenatal attendance 01/02/1984 00246 Threatened abortion, threatened miscarriage or hyperemesis gravidarum, requiring admission to hospital, treatment of-- each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance 01/02/1984 00247 Intra-uterine growth retardation, 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 two attendances in any seven day period 01/08/1987 00247 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 two attendances in any seven day period 01/09/1989 00248 Pregnancy complicated by acute intercurrent infection, 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 one visit per day 01/08/1987 00248 Pregnancy complicated by acute intercurrent infection, intrauterine 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 one visit per day 01/09/1989 00250 Cervix, purse string ligation of, for threatened miscarriage (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00258 Cervix, purse string ligation of, for threatened miscarriage (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00267 Cervix, removal of purse string ligature of, under general anaesthesia (AU 5) 01/02/1984 00273 Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia or antepartum haemorrhage, treatment of-- each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance 01/02/1984 00274 Induction and management of second trimester labour (G) 01/02/1984 00274 Management of second trimester labour, with or without induction (G) 01/09/1989 00275 Induction and management of second trimester labour (S) 01/02/1984 00275 Management of second trimester labour, with or without induction (S) 01/09/1989 00278 Amnioscopy or amniocentesis 01/02/1984 00280 Chorionic villus sampling including any associated imaging 01/08/1988 00284 Amnioscopy with surgical induction of labour (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00288 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of psychiatry if: the attendance is by video conference; and item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 348, 350 or 352 applies to the attendance; and the patient is not an admitted patient; and the patient: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendance - at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 00288 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician practising in the specialty of psychiatry to a patient who is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orat an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orlocated outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patientbeing a service associated with item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 348, 350 or 352. 01/07/2011 00288 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of psychiatry if: the attendance is by video conference; and item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 348, 350 or 352 applies to the attendance; and the patient is not an admitted patient; and the patient: is located both: outside an inner metropolitan area; and at the time of the attendance - at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 00289 Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of psychiatry, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a patient aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant psychiatrist by a medical practitioner, where the consultant psychiatrist: (a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the patient and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate) (b) develops a treatment and management plan that contains: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate care pathways; and (vi) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary. (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135. 01/07/2008 00289 Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of psychiatry, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant psychiatrist by a medical practitioner, if the consultant psychiatrist does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 137 or 139. 01/07/2011 00289 Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of psychiatry, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant psychiatrist by a referring practitioner, if the consultant psychiatrist does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 137 or 139. 01/11/2011 00290 ANTENATAL CARDIOTOCOGRAPHY in the management of high risk pregnancy (not during the course of the confinement) 01/08/1986 00291 Consultant psychiatrist, referred patient assessment and management Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where the patient is referred for the provision of an assessment and management plan by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) where the attendance is initiated by that medical practitioner and where the consultant psychiatrist provides the referring medical practitioner with an assessment and management plan to be undertaken by that medical practitioner in general practice for the patient, where clinically appropriate. An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms during which: - An outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate - a mental state examination is conducted - a psychiatric diagnosis is made - The consultant psychiatrist decides that the patient can be appropriately managed by the referring medical practitioner without the need for ongoing treatment by the psychiatrist - a 12 month management plan, appropriate to the diagnosis, is provided to the referring medical practitioner which must: a) comprehensively evaluate biological, psychological and social issues; b) address diagnostic psychiatric issues; c) make management recommendations addressing biological, psychological and social issues; and d) be provided to the medical practitioner within two weeks of completing the assessment of the patient. - The diagnosis and management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement) - The diagnosis and management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item 01/05/2005 00291 Consultant psychiatrist, referred patient assessment and management Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where the patient is referred for the provision of an assessment and management plan by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner and where the consultant psychiatrist provides the referring medical practitioner with an assessment and management plan to be undertaken by that practitioner for the patient, where clinically appropriate. An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms during which: - An outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate - a mental state examination is conducted - a psychiatric diagnosis is made - The consultant psychiatrist decides that the patient can be appropriately managed by the referring practitioner without the need for ongoing treatment by the psychiatrist - a 12 month management plan, appropriate to the diagnosis, is provided to the referring practitioner which must: a) comprehensively evaluate biological, psychological and social issues; b) address diagnostic psychiatric issues; c) make management recommendations addressing biological, psychological and social issues; and d) be provided to the referring practitioner within two weeks of completing the assessment of the patient. - The diagnosis and management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement) - The diagnosis and management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item 01/11/2011 00291 Consultant psychiatrist, referred patient assessment and management plan Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where the patient is referred for the provision of an assessment and management plan by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) or participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner and where the consultant psychiatrist provides the referring medical practitioner with an assessment and management plan to be undertaken by that practitioner for the patient, where clinically appropriate. An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms during which: - An outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate - a mental state examination is conducted - a psychiatric diagnosis is made - The consultant psychiatrist decides that the patient can be appropriately managed by the referring practitioner without the need for ongoing treatment by the psychiatrist - a 12 month management plan, appropriate to the diagnosis, is provided to the referring practitioner which must: a) comprehensively evaluate biological, psychological and social issues; b) address diagnostic psychiatric issues; c) make management recommendations addressing biological, psychological and social issues; and d) be provided to the referring practitioner within two weeks of completing the assessment of the patient. - The diagnosis and management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement) - The diagnosis and management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitioner Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item 01/11/2015 00293 Consultant psychiatrist, review of referred patient assessment and managementprofessional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant psychiatrist for a patient and claimed under item 291, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms where that attendance follows item 291 and during which:- an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate- a mental state examination is conducted- a psychiatric diagnosis is made- a management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revised- the reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)- the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitionerbeing an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291, payable no more than once in any 12 month period. 01/05/2005 00293 Consultant psychiatrist, review of referred patient assessment and managementprofessional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant psychiatrist for a patient and claimed under item 291, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms where that attendance follows item 291 and during which:- an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate- a mental state examination is conducted- a psychiatric diagnosis is made- a management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revised- the reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)- the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitionerbeing an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291, and no payment has been made under item 359, payable no more than once in any 12 month period. 01/11/2007 00293 Consultant psychiatrist, review of referred patient assessment and managementprofessional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant psychiatrist for a patient and claimed under item 291, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice or participating nurse practitioner.an attendance of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms where that attendance follows item 291 and during which:- an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate- a mental state examination is conducted- a psychiatric diagnosis is made- a management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revised- the reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)- the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291, and no payment has been made under item 359, payable no more than once in any 12 month period. 01/11/2011 00295 Version, external, under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00296 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, consulting rooms Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 297 or 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2006 00296 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, consulting rooms professional attendance of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 297 or 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2007 00296 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, consulting rooms professional attendance of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 297 or 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2011 00297 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, hospital Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 299 or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2006 00297 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, hospital. Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 299 or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2007 00297 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, hospital. Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 299 or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2011 00298 Version, internal, under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00299 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, home visits Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 297, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2006 00299 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, home visits Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 297, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2007 00299 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, home visits Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 297, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period 01/11/2011 00300 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/07/1998 00300 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a 12 month period 01/11/1996 00300 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2006 00300 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2007 00300 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2011 00302 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/07/1998 00302 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300, 304, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a 12 month period 01/11/1996 00302 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2006 00302 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2007 00304 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/07/1998 00304 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300, 302, 306 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a 12 month period 01/11/1996 00304 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2006 00304 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2007 00306 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/07/1998 00306 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300, 302, 304 or 308 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a 12 month period 01/11/1996 00306 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2007 00308 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/07/1998 00308 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300, 302, 304 or 306 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a 12 month period 01/11/1996 00308 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2006 00308 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year 01/11/2007 00310 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00310 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306, 308, 312, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a 12 month period. 01/11/1996 00310 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00310 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2007 00312 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00312 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 314, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a 12 month period. 01/11/1996 00312 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00312 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year . 01/11/2007 00314 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00314 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 316 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a 12 month period. 01/11/1996 00314 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00314 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year . 01/11/2007 00316 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00316 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314 or 318 apply exceed 50 attendances in a 12 month period. 01/11/1996 00316 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00316 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year . 01/11/2007 00318 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00318 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314 or 316 apply exceed 50 attendances in a 12 month period. 01/11/1996 00318 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00318 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year . 01/11/2007 00319 - An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 or 319 apply exceed 50 but not more than 160 attendances in a 12 month period and where the patient has: (i) a history of severe sexual or physical abuse which has led to psychiatric illness, or has been diagnosed as suffering from borderline personality disorder or anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa; and (ii) been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale; and (iii) a history of failed related psychiatric treatment. 01/01/1997 00319 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale - where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a calendar year. 01/07/1998 00319 "Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a 12 month period." 01/11/1997 00319 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale - where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 370 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a calendar year. 01/11/2006 00319 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale - where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a calendar year . 01/11/2007 00320 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00320 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2000 00320 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2011 00322 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00322 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2000 00324 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00324 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2000 00326 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00326 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2000 00328 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00328 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at hospital 01/11/2000 00330 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00330 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00330 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2011 00332 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00332 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00334 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/11/1996 00334 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00336 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home. 01/11/1996 00336 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00338 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/11/1996 00338 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital 01/11/2000 00340 Attendance for electroconvulsive therapy, with or without the use of stimulus dosing techniques, including any electroencephalographic monitoring and associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 00342 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 hours 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 01/11/1996 00342 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 hours 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 referring practitioner each patient 01/11/2011 00344 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 hours 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 01/11/1996 00346 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 hours 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 01/11/1996 00348 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient 01/11/1996 00348 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - INTERVIEW OF A PERSON OTHER THAN A PATIENT - SURGERY, HOSPITAL OR RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITY Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her recognised specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient, where that interview is at consulting rooms, hospital or residential aged care facility 01/11/2010 00348 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient 01/11/2011 00350 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient 01/11/1996 00352 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration, in the course of continuing management of a patient - payable not more than 4 times in any 12 month period 01/11/1996 00352 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration, in the course of continuing management of a patient - payable not more than 4 times in any 12 month period 01/11/2011 00353 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION VIA TELEPSYCHIATRY FOR ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT A telepsychiatry consultation by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of PSYCHIATRY (not being an attendance to which items 291 to 319 apply), where: -the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner for assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment and is located in a regional, rural or remote area (RRMA3-7), -that consultation and any other consultation to which items 353 to 358 apply, have not exceeded 12 consultations in a calendar year, -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. A telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/05/2007 00353 Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation via telepsychiatry for assessment, diagnosis and treatment a telepsychiatry consultation by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry (not being an attendance to which items 300 to 319 apply), where: the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner for assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment, that consultation and any other consultation to which items 353 to 358 apply, have not exceeded 12 consultations in a calendar year, -a minimum of one face-to-face consultation (items 364 to 370) is conducted with the patient after every fourth telepsychiatry consultation, and -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. a telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2002 00353 A telepsychiatry consultation by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry (not being an attendance to which items 291 to 319 apply), where: -the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner for assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment and is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma3-7), -that consultation and any other consultation to which items 353 to 361 apply, have not exceeded 12 consultations in a calendar year, -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.a telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2007 00353 A telepsychiatry consultation by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry (not being an attendance to which items 291 to 319 apply), where: -the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner for assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment and is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma3-7), -that consultation and any other consultation to which items 353 to 361 apply, have not exceeded 12 consultations in a calendar year, -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.a telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2011 00354 Surgical induction of labour (AU 5) 01/02/1984 00355 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration. 01/11/2002 00356 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. 01/11/2002 00357 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration 01/11/2002 00358 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 75 minutes duration 01/11/2002 00359 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where:the patient is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma 3-7)in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriatea mental state examination is conducteda psychiatric diagnosis is madea management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revisedthe reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitionernot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item or item 293 in the preceding 12 month period. 01/11/2007 00359 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where:the patient is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma 3-7)in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriatea mental state examination is conducteda psychiatric diagnosis is madea management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revisedthe reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring practitionernot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item or item 293 in the preceding 12 month period. 01/11/2011 00360 Decapitation, craniotomy, cleidotomy or evisceration of foetus or any two or more of those services (AU 8) 01/02/1984 00361 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where:the patient is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist, or a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 monthsthe patient is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma3-7)not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 to 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period. 01/11/2007 00362 Evacuation of products of conception (such as retained foetus, placenta, membranes or mole) by intrauterine manual removal or treatment of postpartum haemorrhage by special procedures such as packing of uterus (AU 7) 01/02/1984 00362 Evacuation of products of conception (such as retained foetus, placenta, membranes or mole) by intrauterine manual removal as an independent procedure where the medical practitioner has not managed the confinement, including all associated attendances 01/09/1989 00363 Treatment of post-partum haemorrhage by special procedures such as packing of uterus as an independent procedure where the patient has been referred by another medical practitioner for this procedure 01/08/1987 00363 Treatment of post-partum haemorrhage by special procedures such as packing of uterus as an independent procedure where the medical practitioner has not managed the confinement, including all associated attendances 01/09/1989 00364 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION FOR ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOLLOWING TELEPSYCHIATRY Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of PSYCHIATRY, where: - the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, - that attendance occurs following a telepsychiatry consultation (items 353 to 358), - that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. These items may only be used after telepsychiatry consultation(s) have been conducted in accordance with items 353 to 358. A face-to-face attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/05/2007 00364 "Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and treatment following telepsychiatry professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where: the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, that attendance occurs following four telepsychiatry consultations (items 353 to 358), where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 364 to 370 apply does not exceed three consultations per patient in a calendar year. -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year. these items may only be used after every fourth telepsychiatry consultation conducted in accordance with items 353 to 358. a face-to-face attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration." 01/11/2002 00364 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION FOR ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOLLOWING professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where: - the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, - that attendance occurs following a telepsychiatry consultation (items 353 to 361), - that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.these items may only be used after telepsychiatry consultation(s) have been conducted in accordance with items 353 to 361.a face-to-face attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2007 00364 CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION FOR ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOLLOWING professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where: - the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner, - that attendance occurs following a telepsychiatry consultation (items 353 to 361), - that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.these items may only be used after telepsychiatry consultation(s) have been conducted in accordance with items 353 to 361.a face-to-face attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2011 00365 Manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus, by vaginal approach, with or without incision of cervix (AU 8) 01/02/1984 00365 Manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus, by vaginal approach, with or without incision of cervix as an independent procedure where the medical practitioner has not managed the confinement, including all associated attendances 01/09/1989 00366 A face-to-face attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration 01/11/2002 00367 A face-to-face attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. 01/11/2002 00368 Manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus, by abdominal approach, with or without incision of cervix (AU 9) 01/02/1984 00369 A face-to-face attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration 01/11/2002 00370 A face-to-face attendance of more than 75 minutes duration. 01/11/2002 00383 Third degree tear, repair of, involving anal sphincter muscles (AU 7) 01/02/1984 00383 Third degree tear, repair of, involving anal sphincter muscles as an independent procedure where the medical practitioner has not managed the confinement, including all associated attendances 01/09/1989 00384 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a consultant occupational physician practising in his or her specialty of occupational medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment 01/01/2013 00385 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/07/1998 00385 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 00386 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/07/1998 00387 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/07/1998 00387 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 00388 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/07/1998 00389 Professional attendance by a consultant occupational physician practising in his or her specialty of occupational medicine:(a) by video conference; and(b) the attendance is for a service: (i) provided with item 385 lasting more than 10 minutes; or (ii) provided with item 386; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and(d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 00389 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant occupational physician practising in the specialty of occupational medicine, to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 385 or 386. 01/07/2011 00389 Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant occupational physician practising in his or her specialty of occupational medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 385 or 386 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (A) an Aboriginal Medical Service; or (B) an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 00401 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 1) 01/02/1984 00403 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 2) 01/02/1984 00404 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 3) 01/02/1984 00405 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 4) 01/02/1984 00406 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 5) 01/02/1984 00407 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00408 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 7) 01/02/1984 00409 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 8) 01/02/1984 00410 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality 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 01/11/1999 00411 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/05/2010 00411 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance 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 412 applies 01/11/1999 00412 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation 01/05/2010 00412 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance 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 413 applies 01/11/1999 00413 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/05/2010 00413 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance 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 01/11/1999 00414 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. 01/05/2010 00414 Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality 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 01/11/1999 00415 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation 01/05/2010 00415 Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance 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 416 applies 01/11/1999 00416 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/05/2010 00416 Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - Attendance 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 417 applies 01/11/1999 00417 Professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/05/2010 00417 Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance 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 01/11/1999 00443 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 9) 01/02/1984 00444 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports 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 01/05/2001 00445 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance 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 01/05/2001 00446 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance 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 01/05/2001 00447 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, an 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 01/05/2001 00448 MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (SPORTS PHYSICIAN) ATTENDANCES URGENT AFTER-HOURS(on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion) Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance 01/03/2007 00448 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine 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 doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance - each attendance other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am, on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or at any time other than between 8am and 8pm on a day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday 01/05/2001 00449 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS each attendance between 11pm and 7am if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance 01/03/2007 00449 Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine 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 doctor to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance - each attendance on any day of the week between 11pm and 7am 01/05/2001 00450 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 10) 01/02/1984 00453 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 11) 01/02/1984 00454 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 12) 01/02/1984 00457 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 13) 01/02/1984 00458 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 14) 01/02/1984 00459 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 15) 01/02/1984 00460 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 16) 01/02/1984 00461 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 17) 01/02/1984 00462 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 18) 01/02/1984 00463 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 19) 01/02/1984 00464 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 20) 01/02/1984 00465 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 21) 01/02/1984 00466 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 22) 01/02/1984 00467 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 23) 01/02/1984 00468 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 24) 01/02/1984 00469 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 25) 01/02/1984 00470 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 26) 01/02/1984 00471 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 27) 01/02/1984 00472 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 28) 01/02/1984 00473 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 29) 01/02/1984 00474 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 30) 01/02/1984 00475 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 32) 01/02/1984 00476 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 36) 01/02/1984 00477 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 38) 01/02/1984 00478 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 39) 01/02/1984 00479 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with electroconvulsive therapy 01/02/1984 00479 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 40) 01/09/1989 00480 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with radio-therapy 01/02/1984 00481 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a forceps delivery of a foetus 01/02/1984 00481 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with forceps delivery, vacuum extraction delivery, breech delivery by manipulation, delivery of second twin by manipulation, rotation of head followed by delivery-where an epidural needle or catheter has not been inserted earlier in labour 01/09/1989 00482 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a dislocation requiring open operation, being a dislocation referred to in Items 7397 to 7472 01/02/1984 00483 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00484 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation or in connection with the treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being in either case a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00485 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00486 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service that does not contain a reference to a number of anaesthetic units 01/11/1984 00487 Administration of an anaesthetic where the anaesthetic is administered as a therapeutic procedure 01/02/1984 00488 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with reamputation of amputation stump referred to in item 5057 01/11/1986 00489 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography-brain scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study 01/02/1984 00490 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography-body scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study 01/02/1984 00492 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service which has been assigned an anaesthetic unit value of — THIRTY-FOUR UNITS 01/04/1985 00492 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 34) 01/09/1989 00493 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service which has been assigned an anaesthetic unit value of — THIRTY-FOUR UNITS 01/07/1985 00493 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 35) 01/09/1989 00497 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service which has been assigned an anaesthetic unit value of — FORTY-SEVEN UNITS 01/06/1985 00497 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 47) 01/09/1989 00500 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 1) 01/02/1984 00501 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 1 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a problem focussed history, limited examination, diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving straightforward medical decision making. 01/11/2002 00503 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 2 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency medicine physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of an expanded problem focussed history, expanded examination of one or more systems and the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, and the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving medical decision making of low complexity. 01/11/2002 00505 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 2) 01/02/1984 00506 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 3) 01/02/1984 00507 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 3 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of an expanded problem focussed history, expanded examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, and the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving medical decision making of moderate complexity. 01/11/2002 00509 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 4) 01/02/1984 00510 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 5) 01/02/1984 00511 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 4 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a detailed history, detailed examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives, involving medical decision making of moderate complexity. 01/11/2002 00513 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00514 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 7) 01/02/1984 00515 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 5 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives, involving medical decision making of high complexity. 01/11/2002 00517 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 8) 01/02/1984 00518 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 9) 01/02/1984 00519 Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem requiring immediate and rapid assessment, initiation of resuscitation and electronic vital signs monitoring, comprehensive history and evaluation whilst undertaking resuscitative measures, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, transitional evaluation and monitoring, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives prior to admission to an in-patient hospital bed - for a period of not less than 30 minutes but less than 1 hour of total physician time spent with each patient 01/11/2002 00520 For a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 01/11/2002 00521 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 10) 01/02/1984 00522 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 11) 01/02/1984 00523 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 12) 01/02/1984 00524 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 13) 01/02/1984 00525 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 14) 01/02/1984 00526 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 15) 01/02/1984 00527 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 16) 01/02/1984 00528 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 17) 01/02/1984 00529 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 18) 01/02/1984 00530 For a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours of total physician time spent with each patient 01/11/2002 00531 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 19) 01/02/1984 00532 For a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 01/11/2002 00533 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 20) 01/02/1984 00534 For a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 01/11/2002 00535 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 21) 01/02/1984 00536 For a period of 5 hours or more of total physician time spent with each patient. 01/11/2002 00537 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 22) 01/02/1984 00538 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 23) 01/02/1984 00539 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 24) 01/02/1984 00540 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 25) 01/02/1984 00541 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 26) 01/02/1984 00542 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 27) 01/02/1984 00543 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 28) 01/02/1984 00544 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 29) 01/02/1984 00545 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 30) 01/02/1984 00546 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 32) 01/02/1984 00547 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 36) 01/02/1984 00548 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 38) 01/02/1984 00549 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 39) 01/02/1984 00550 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with electroconvulsive therapy 01/02/1984 00550 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 40) 01/09/1989 00551 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with radio-therapy 01/02/1984 00552 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a forceps delivery of a foetus 01/02/1984 00552 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with forceps delivery, vacuum extraction delivery, breech delivery by manipulation, delivery of second twin by manipulation, rotation of head followed by delivery- where an epidural needle or catheter has not been inserted earlier in labour 01/09/1989 00553 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a dislocation requiring open operation, being a dislocation referred to in Items 7397 to 7472 01/02/1984 00554 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00556 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation or in connection with the treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being in either case a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00557 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with the treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Items 7505 to 7798 01/02/1984 00558 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service that does not contain a reference to a number of anaesthetic units 01/11/1984 00559 Administration of an anaesthetic where the anaesthetic is administered as a therapeutic procedure 01/02/1984 00560 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with reamputation of amputation stump referred to in item 5057 01/09/1989 00560 — In connection with reamputation of amputation stump referred to in item 5057 DERIVED FEE — 85% of the fee specified for the anaesthetic for the amputation 01/10/1986 00561 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography-brain scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study 01/02/1984 00562 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with computerised axial tomography-body scan, plain study with or without contrast medium study 01/02/1984 00563 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 34) 01/11/1984 00564 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 35) 01/11/1984 00565 Administration of an anaesthetic in connection with a medical service, being a medical service which contains the reference (AU 47) 01/12/1984 00566 Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic, other than an endotracheal anaesthetic, in connection with a dental operation (G) 01/02/1984 00567 Administration by a medical practitioner of an anaesthetic, other than an endotracheal anaesthetic, in connection with a dental operation (S) 01/02/1984 00568 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for extraction of a tooth or teeth, not being a service covered by Item 570 (G) 01/02/1984 00569 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for extraction of a tooth or teeth, not being a service covered by Item 571 (S) 01/02/1984 00570 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for removal of a tooth or teeth requiring incision of soft tissue and removal of bone (G) 01/02/1984 00571 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for removal of a tooth or teeth requiring incision of soft tissue and removal of bone (S) 01/02/1984 00572 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of not more than 30 minutes duration (G) 01/02/1984 00573 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of not more than 30 minutes duration (S) 01/02/1984 00574 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of more than 30 minutes duration (G) 01/02/1984 00575 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic for restorative dental work where the procedure is of more than 30 minutes duration (S) 01/02/1984 00576 ADMINISTRATION BY A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER OF AN ENDOTRACHEAL ANAESTHETIC in connection with a dental operation, not covered by any other item in this Part. Anaesthetic 7 units (G) 01/07/1985 00576 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic in connection with a dental operation, not covered by any other item in this Part (G) 01/09/1989 00577 ADMINISTRATION BY A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER OF AN ENDOTRACHEAL ANAESTHETIC in connection with a dental operation, not covered by any other item in this Part. Anaesthetic 7 units (S) 01/07/1985 00577 Administration by a medical practitioner of an endotracheal anaesthetic in connection with a dental operation, not covered by any other item in this Part (S) 01/09/1989 00597 Professional attendance by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion — each attendance (other than an attendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period if:(a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period, and the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is performed at consulting rooms — it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 01/05/2010 00598 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) or a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies, on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion — each attendance (other than an attendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period if:(a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period, and the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms — it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 01/05/2010 00599 Professional attendance by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance in unsociable hours if:(a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period, and the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms - it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 01/05/2010 00600 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) or a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies, on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance in unsociable hours if:(a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period, and the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms - it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 01/05/2010 00601 Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/03/2007 00601 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 11pm and 7am, 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 01/11/1997 00602 Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; and it is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance 01/03/2007 00602 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 11pm and 7am, 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 01/11/1997 00603 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion – each attendance (between 6pm and 8pm weekdays excluding public holidays and 12pm and 1pm on a saturday) in a transitional hours, if:a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and b) the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/11/2008 00696 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner, other than a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion – each attendance (between 6pm and 8pm weekdays excluding public holidays and 12pm and 1pm on a saturday) in a transitional hours, if:a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and b) the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/11/2008 00697 Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment 01/03/2007 00697 Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN 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 - each attendance on any day of the week between 11pm and 7am 01/11/1997 00698 Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance 01/03/2007 00698 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 11pm and 7am, 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 01/11/1997 00700 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 01/11/1999 00701 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a brief health assessment, lasting not more than 30 minutes and including:(a) collection of relevant information, including taking a patient history; and(b) a basic physical examination; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing the patient with preventive health care advice and information 01/05/2010 00702 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home, for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 75 years old - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 704 or 706 01/11/1999 00702 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 01/11/2000 00703 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a standard health assessment, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, including:(a) detailed information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive physical examination; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a preventive health care strategy for the patient 01/05/2010 00704 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 01/11/1999 00705 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a long health assessment, lasting at least 45 minutes but less than 60 minutes, including:(a) comprehensive information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive examination of the patient’s medical condition and physical function; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a basic preventive health care management plan for the patient 01/05/2010 00706 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a nursing home, for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702 or 704 01/11/1999 00706 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 01/11/2000 00707 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to perform a prolonged health assessment (lasting at least 60 minutes) including:(a) comprehensive information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive examination of the patient’s medical condition, and physical, psychological and social function; and(c) initiating interventions or referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a comprehensive preventive health care management plan for the patient 01/05/2010 00708 Aboriginal and torres strait islander child health check Attendance by a medical practitioner, other than a specialist or a consultant physician, at consulting rooms or in another place other than a hospital or Residential Aged Care Facility, for a child health check of a patient who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and aged 0 to 14 years inclusive - not being a child health check of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 9 months, a payment has been made under this item 01/05/2006 00709 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms to undertake a health check for a patient who is receiving or has received their four year old immunisation.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom a payment has already been made under this item or item 711. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient. 01/07/2008 00710 Aboriginal and torres strait islander adult health check Attendance by a medical practitioner, other than a specialist or a consultant physician, at consulting rooms or in 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 aged 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 01/05/2004 00711 Service provided by a practice nurse being the provision of a health check for a patient who is receiving or has received their four year old immunisation, if :(a) the service is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), and(b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom a payment has already been made under this item or item 709. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient. 01/07/2008 00711 Service provided by a practice nurse or registered aboriginal health worker being the provision of a health check for a patient who is receiving or has received their four year old immunisation, if :(a) the service is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), and(b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom a payment has already been made under this item or item 709. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient. 01/11/2008 00712 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. Benefits under this item are payable in respect of one cma for new residents on admission to a Residential Aged Care Facility and for continuing residents on an as required basis, with a maximum of one cma for a resident in any twelve month period. 01/07/2004 00713 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a place other than a hospital to undertake a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation for a patient who is 40 to 49 years of age (inclusive) with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes as determined by the australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool not being a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 3 years, a payment has been made under this item or item 717. 01/07/2008 00714 Health assessment for refugees and other humanitarian entrants 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 that has been granted residency in Australia under the Humanitarian Program, not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702, 712 or 716. Benefits are payable for a service provided to a patient within 12 months of them arriving in Australia or receiving residency (whichever is the later) Note: Benefits are payable on one occasion only for a service included in this item or item716 01/05/2006 00715 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms or in another place other than a hospital or residential aged care facility, for a health assessment of a patient who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent - not more than once in a 9 month period 01/05/2010 00716 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 that has been granted residency in Australia under the Humanitarian Program, not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702, 712 or 714. Benefits are payable for a service provided to a patient within 12 months of them arriving in Australia or receiving residency (whichever is the later) Note: Benefits are payable on one occasion only for a service included in this item or item 714 01/05/2006 00717 45 year old health check. Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a place other than a hospital to undertake a health check for a patient between the age of 45 and 49 (inclusive) at risk of developing a chronic disease. Benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient. 01/11/2006 00718 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 with an intellectual disability – 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 719. 01/07/2007 00719 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 residential aged care facility for a health assessment - of a patient with an intellectual disability - not being a health assessment for a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 718. 01/07/2007 00720 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 740 to 773 apply) - payable not more than once in any 6 month period 01/05/2000 00720 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 care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 740 to 773 apply) - payable not more than once in any 6 month period 01/11/1999 00720 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 01/11/2000 00721 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) for the preparation of a gp management plan (gpmp) for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who has at least one medical condition that:(a) has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; or(b) is terminal.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for item 721, or within three months of a claim for items 729, 731 or 732 (for a review of a gpmp), except where there are exceptional circumstances that require the preparation of a new gpmp. 01/05/2010 00721 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp management plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or former item 720, or within three months of a claim for items 725, 727, 729 or 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Management Plan. 01/07/2005 00721 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp management plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, or within three months of a claim for items 725, 727, 729 or 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Management Plan. 01/11/2006 00722 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 care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 740 to 773 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00722 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), in consultation with a multidisciplinary discharge care plan team, of a multidisciplinary 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 01/11/2000 00723 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate the development of team care arrangements (tcas) for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that:i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; orii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for item 723, or within three months of a claim for item 732 (for a review of tcas), except where there are exceptional circumstances that require the coordination of new tcas. 01/05/2010 00723 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate the development of team care arrangements for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or former item 720, or within three months of a claim for item 727, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the coordination of new Team Care Arrangements. 01/07/2005 00723 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate the development of team care arrangements for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, or within three months of a claim for item 727, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the coordination of new Team Care Arrangements. 01/11/2006 00724 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 740 to 773 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 01/05/2000 00724 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), to review a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by that medical practitioner for a patient (not being a payment in respect of a service to which items 740 to 773 apply) - payable not more than once in any 3 month period, and not being an attendance in relation to a patient:(a) in respect of whom, in the preceding 3 months, a payment has been made under item 720; or (b) in respect of whom, in the preceding month, a payment has been made under item 722 01/11/1999 00724 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 01/11/2000 00725 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review: (a) a gp management plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 721 applies; or (b) a multidisciplinary community care plan to which former item 720 applied, or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan to which former item 722 applied, prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner); (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 721, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp Management plan. 01/07/2005 00726 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 740 to 773 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 01/05/2000 00726 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 (not being a payment in respect of a service to which items 740 to 773 apply) - not being an attendance in relation to a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 6 months, a payment has been made under item 720 01/11/1999 00726 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 01/11/2000 00727 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate a review of (a) team care arrangements coordinated by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 723 applies; or (b) a multidisciplinary community care plan to which former item 720 applied or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan to which former item 722 applied, prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner); (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 723, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the coordination of a new review of Team Care Arrangements. 01/07/2005 00728 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, 734 to 779 apply) 01/05/2000 00728 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 discharge care plan (not being a service associated with a service to which item 722, 740 to 773 apply) 01/11/1999 00729 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider or to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that:i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; orii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner; and (c) is not a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a claim by the same practitioner for item 721 or 723, within three months of a claim for item 729 or within three months of a claim for item 731 or 732, except where there are exceptional circumstances that require a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/05/2010 00729 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider or to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a claim by the same practitioner for item 721 or 723, within three months of a claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 725, former item 726, item 727, former item 728 or item 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/07/2005 00729 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider or to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a claim by the same practitioner for item 721 or 723, within three months of a claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 725, item 727, or item 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/11/2006 00730 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) 01/11/2000 00731 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to:(a) a multidisciplinary care plan for a patient in a residential aged care facility (racf), prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by a racf; or(b) a multidisciplinary care plan prepared for a resident by another provider before the resident is discharged from a hospital or an approved day-hospital facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by another provider; (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that: i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; or ii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner; and (c) is a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for item 731 or within three months of a claim for item 721, 723, 729 or 732 except where there are exceptional circumstances that require a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/05/2010 00731 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to: (a) a multidisciplinary care plan for a patient in a residential aged care facility, prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by such a facility; or (b) a multidisciplinary care plan prepared for a resident by another provider before the resident is discharged from a hospital or an approved day-hospital facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by another provider; (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 721, 723, 725, 727, 729 or former item 730, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/07/2005 00731 Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to: (a) a multidisciplinary care plan for a patient in a residential aged care facility, prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by such a facility; or (b) a multidisciplinary care plan prepared for a resident by another provider before the resident is discharged from a hospital or an approved day-hospital facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by another provider; (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 721, 723, 725, 727, 729, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 01/11/2006 00732 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review or coordinate a review of:(a) a gp management plan prepared by a medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 721 applies; or(b) team care arrangements which have been coordinated by the medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 723 applies 01/05/2010 00734 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a 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 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00735 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 coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00736 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a 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 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00738 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a 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 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00739 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 coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00740 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to ORGANISE AND 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00740 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a 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 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00740 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00742 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to ORGANISE AND 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00742 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a 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 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00742 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00743 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 coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00744 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to ORGANISE AND 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00744 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 720 to 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00744 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00746 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a 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 item 720 to 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00746 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a 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 item 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00747 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) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00748 Initial major regional or field block, including abdominal; brachial plexus; caudal; cervical plexus (not including the uterine cervix); epidural (peridural) ; paravertebral (thoracic or lumbar); pudendal; sacral; spinal 01/02/1984 00748 Regional or field nerve block, being one of the following nerve blocks-abdominal (in association with an intraperitoneal operation); brachial plexus, cervical plexus (not including the uterine cervix); epidural (peridural); ilio-inguinal, ilio-hypogastric, genito-femoral, (involving all three nerves); intercostal (involving any four or more nerves, one or both sides); paravertebral (thoracic or lumbar); pudendal; retrobulbar with facial nerve; sacral or spinal (intrathecal) 01/09/1989 00748 REGIONAL OR FIELD NERVE BLOCK, being one of the following nerve blocks — abdominal (in association with an intra-peritoneal operation), brachial plexus, caudal, cervical plexus (not including the uterine cervix), epidural (peridural), ilio inguinal-ilio hypogastric-genitofemoral, intercostal (involving any four or more nerves, one or both sides), paravertebral (thoracic or lumbar), pudendal; retrobulbar with facial nerve; sacral or spinal (intrathecal) 01/11/1986 00749 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a 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 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00749 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a 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 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00750 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) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00751 Maintenance of a regional or field nerve block referred to in item 748 by the administration of local anaesthetic through an in situ needle or catheter, when performed other than by the operating surgeon 01/03/1987 00752 Subsequent major regional or field block, including abdominal; brachial plexus; caudal; cervical plexus (not including the uterine cervix); epidural (peridural) ; paravertebral (thoracic or lumbar); pudendal; sacral; spinal 01/02/1984 00752 INTRODUCTION OF A NARCOTIC, for the control of post-operative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space in association with an operation 01/08/1987 00753 Epidural injection in lumbar or thoracic region for the control of post-operative pain, in association with general anaesthesia 01/02/1984 00753 Introduction at the end of an operation of a narcotic or local anaesthetic into the lumbar or thoracic epidural space for the control of post-operative pain, in association with general anaesthesia 01/03/1984 00753 Introduction at the end of an operation of a local anaesthetic into the caudal, lumbar or thoracic epidural space for the control of post-operative pain, in association with general anaesthesia 01/09/1989 00753 INTRODUCTION at the end of an operation OF A NARCOTIC OR LOCAL ANAESTHETIC into the caudal,lumbar or thoracic epidural space for the control of post-operative pain,in association with general anaesthesia 01/11/1986 00754 Maintenance of narcotic analgesia referred to in item 752 by the administration of a narcotic through an in situ needle or catheter, when performed other than by the operating surgeon 01/08/1987 00755 Nerve block with local anaesthetic agent of the coeliac plexus, the lumbar sympathetic chain, the thoracic sympathetic chain, the glossopharyngeal nerve or the obturator nerve, with or without X-ray control 01/02/1984 00755 Nerve block with local anaesthetic agent of the coeliac plexus, the lumbar sympathetic chain, the thoracic sympathetic chain, the glossopharyngeal nerve or the obturator nerve, with or without X-ray control (AU 8) 01/09/1989 00755 NERVE BLOCK with local anaesthetic agent of the coeliac plexus, lumbar sympathetic chain, thoracic sympathetic chain glossopharyngeal nerve or obturator nerve, with or without x-ray control 01/11/1986 00756 Nerve block with alcohol, phenol or other neurolytic agent of the coeliac plexus, the splanchnic nerves, the lumbar sympathetic chain, the thoracic sympathetic chain or a cranial nerve (other than the trigeminal nerve) or an epidural or caudal block with or without X-ray control, localization by electrical stimulator or preliminary block with local anaesthetic 01/02/1984 00756 Nerve block with alcohol, phenol or other neurolytic agent of the coeliac plexus, the splanchnic nerves, the lumbar sympathetic chain, the thoracic sympathetic chain or a cranial nerve (other than the trigeminal nerve) or an epidural or caudal block with or without X-ray control, localization by electrical stimulator or preliminary block with local anaesthetic (AU 8) 01/09/1989 00756 NERVE BLOCK with alcohol, phenol or other neurolytic agent of the coeliac plexus nerve, the splanchnic nerves, the lumbar sympathetic chain, the thoracic sympathetic chain, or cranial nerve (other than the trigeminal nerve) or an epidural or caudal block With or without x-ray control, localisation by electrical stimulator or preliminary block with local anaesthetic 01/11/1986 00757 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and co-ordinate a 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 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00757 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00758 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) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 01/05/2010 00759 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY CASE CONFERENCE, (other than to organise and 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00759 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00759 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00760 Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion (G) 01/02/1984 00762 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY CASE CONFERENCE (other than to organise and 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00762 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00762 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00764 Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion (S) 01/02/1984 00765 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY CASE CONFERENCE (other than to organise and 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 728 apply) 01/05/2000 00765 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) 01/11/1999 00765 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) 01/11/2000 00767 Assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic where the administration of the anaesthetic is in connection with a medical service which contains the reference (AU 21), (AU 22), (AU 23), (AU 24), (AU 25), (AU 26), (AU 27), (AU 28), (AU 29), (AU 30), (AU 32), (AU 36), (AU 38) or (AU 39) 01/02/1984 00767 Assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic where the administration of the anaesthetic is in connection with a medical service which contains the reference (AU 21), (AU 22), (AU 23), (AU 24), (AU 25), (AU 26), (AU 27), (AU 28), (AU 29), (AU 30), (AU 32), (AU 34), (AU 35), (AU 36), (AU 38), (AU 39), (AU 40) or (AU 47) 01/09/1989 00767 Assistance in the administration of an anaesthetic for which the anaesthetic unit value is not less than 21 units 01/11/1986 00768 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00768 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00770 Blood pressure recording by intravascular cannula (AU 4) 01/02/1984 00770 BLOOD PRESSURE RECORDING by intravascular cannula 01/11/1986 00771 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00771 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00773 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a 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 728 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/1999 00773 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 01/11/2000 00774 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy where the medical practitioner is not in the chamber 01/02/1984 00775 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00777 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy where the medical practitioner is confined in the chamber 01/02/1984 00778 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00779 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies) 01/11/2000 00780 Urine flow study including peak urine flow measurement, not associated with item 786 01/05/1990 00781 Cystometrography, not associated with items 784, 785, 786, 810817, 839, 5840 or any item in Part 8 01/05/1990 00782 Urethral pressure profilometry, not associated with items 783, 786, 810817, 839, 5840 or any item in Part 8 01/05/1990 00783 Urethral pressure profilometry with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not associated with items 782, 785, 786, 5840 or any item in Part 8 01/05/1990 00784 Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of rectal pressure, not associated with items 781, 785, 786, 810817, 839, 5840 or any item in Part 8 01/05/1990 00785 Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not associated with items 781, 783, 784, 786, 810817, 839, 5840 or any item in Part 8 01/05/1990 00786 Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of any one or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral sphincter electromyography; and all associated fluoroscopic imaging, not associated with items 780785, 810817, 839 and 5840 01/05/1990 00787 Administration of a general anaesthetic (including the administration of oxygen) during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is not confined in the chamber 01/02/1984 00787 ADMINISTRATION OF A GENERAL ANAESTHETIC (including the administration of oxygen) during HYPERBARIC THERAPY where the medical practioner is NOT confined in the chamber 01/11/1986 00790 Administration of a general anaesthetic (including the administration of oxygen) during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is confined in the chamber 01/02/1984 00790 ADMINISTRATION OF A GENERAL ANAESTHETIC (including the administration of oxygen) during HYPERBARIC THERAPY where the medical practioner is confined in the chamber 01/11/1986 00791 Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, not associated with Item 793, 794 or 913, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination each ultrasonic examination not exceeding two examinations in any one pregnancy 01/02/1984 00793 Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not associated with Item 791, 794 or 913 and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member 01/02/1984 00794 Ultrasonic echography, unidimensional, not associated with Item 792, 797 or 913 01/02/1984 00794 Ultrasonic echography, unidimensional not associated with Item 791, 793 or 913 01/03/1984 00795 Examination of peripheral vessels at rest (unilateral or bilateral) with hard copy recordings of wave forms, involving one of the following techniques-Doppler recordings (pulsed, continuous wave, or both) of blood flow velocity with or without pulse volume recordings; Doppler recordings involving real time fast fourier transform analysis; venous occlusion plethysmography; air plethysmography; strain-guage plethysmography; impedance plethysmography; or photo plethysmography (not associated with items 798 or 799)-one examination and report 01/08/1988 00796 - two examinations of the kind referred to in item 795 and report (not associated with item 798 or 799) 01/08/1988 00797 Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, bidimensional (excluding real-time scanning covered by Item 792), not associated with Item 792, 794 or 913 01/02/1984 00797 - three or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 795 and report (not associated with item 798 or 799) 01/08/1988 00798 Examination of peripheral vessels and report, involving any of the techniques referred to in item 795, with hard copy recording of wave forms before measured exercise using a treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure after exercise for 10 minutes or until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral) 01/08/1988 00799 Measurement of digital temperature, one 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 01/08/1988 00800 Examination of carotid vessels (unilateral or bilateral) with hard copy recordings of wave forms, involving one of the following techniques-Doppler real time fast fourier transform analysis; oculoplethysmography, phonoangiography or both; or periorbital Doppler examination (not associated with item 990, 991, 992 or 993)-one examination and report 01/08/1988 00801 - two examinations of the kind referred to in item 800, and report (not associated with item 990, 991, 992 or 993) 01/08/1988 00801 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00802 - three or more examinations of the kind referred to in Item 795 and report (not associated with Item 990, 991 or 993) 01/08/1988 00802 - three examinations of the kind referred to in item 800, and report (not associated with item 990, 991, 992 or 993) 01/09/1989 00803 Electroencephalography, not covered by Item 794, 797, 806 or 809 (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00803 Electroencephalography, not associated with Item 793, 794,806 or 809 (AU 6) 01/03/1984 00803 Electroencephalography, not associated with item 804, 806 or 809 (AU 6) 01/09/1989 00804 Electroencephalography, prolonged recording of at least three hours duration, not associated with item 803, 806 or 809 01/08/1988 00805 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 coordinate the conference) of at least 30 minutes but less than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00806 Electroencephalography, temporosphenoidal 01/02/1984 00807 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 coordinate the conference) of more than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00809 Electrocorticography 01/02/1984 00809 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00810 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis-- conduction studies on one nerve or electromyography of one or more muscles using concentric needle electrodes or both these examinations (not associated with Item 811 or 813) 01/02/1984 00811 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis-- conduction studies on two or three nerves with or without electromyography (not associated with Item 810 or 813) 01/02/1984 00811 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of more than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00813 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis-- conduction studies on four or more nerves with or without electromyography or recordings from single fibres of nerves and muscles or both of these examinations (not associated with Item 810 or 811) 01/02/1984 00813 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 of at least 30 minutes but less than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00814 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis-- repetitive stimulation for study of neuromuscular conduction or electromyography with quantitative computerised analysis or both of these examinations 01/02/1984 00815 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 of more than 60 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2000 00816 Investigation of cortical evoked responses-- 1 or 2 studies 01/02/1984 00816 Investigation of central nervous system evoked responses by computerised averaging techniques-one or two studies 01/09/1989 00817 Investigation of cortical evoked responses-- 3 or more studies 01/02/1984 00817 Investigation of central nervous system evoked responses by computerised averaging techniques-three or more studies 01/09/1989 00818 BRAIN stem evoked response audiometry ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS—ITEM NOS 407G/513S 01/01/1986 00818 Brain stem evoked response audiometry (AU 6) 01/09/1989 00819 INSERTION OF ELECTRODES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTROCOCHLEOGRAPHY 01/08/1987 00820 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00821 Haemodialysis in hospital, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist exceeds 45 minutes in the one day 01/02/1984 00821 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 the one day 01/09/1989 00822 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00823 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00824 Haemodialysis in hospital, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist does not exceed 45 minutes in the one day 01/02/1984 00824 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 the one day 01/09/1989 00825 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 coordinate the conference) of a least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00826 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 coordinate the conference) of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00828 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 coordinate the conference) of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00830 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00831 Declotting of an arteriovenous shunt 01/02/1984 00832 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00833 Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis-- insertion and fixation of 01/02/1984 00833 Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis-insertion and fixation of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 00834 Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00835 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 of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00836 Peritoneal dialysis, establishment of by abdominal puncture and insertion of temporary catheter (including associated consultation) 01/02/1984 00837 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 of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00838 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 of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2002 00839 Bladder washout test for localization of urinary infection not including bacterial counts for organisms in specimens 01/02/1984 00840 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 services for treatment involving surrogacy arrangements, transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova - all such services rendered during the one treatment cycle, where the duration of the treatment cycle is at least nine days from commencement - a maximum of six claims per patient (not associated with item 104, 105, 791, 793, 794, 841, 842, 847, 960, 963, 2021, 2024-2034 or 4194). 01/11/1990 00841 Urinary flow study 01/02/1984 00842 Assisted reproductive services (such as in vitro fertilisation, gamete intra-fallopian transfer or similar procedures), using natural (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 services for treatment involving surrogacy arrangements, frozen embryo transfer or donated embryos or ova or involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation - all such services rendered during the one treatment cycle - only where rendered in conjunction with item 845 (not associated with item 791, 793, 794, 840, 841, 847, 960, 963, 2021 or 2024-2034) 01/11/1990 00843 Cystometrography 01/02/1984 00844 Tonography-- in the investigation or management of glaucoma 01/02/1984 00844 Tonography - in the investigation or management of glaucoma, of one or both eyes - using an electrical tonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing 01/03/1984 00845 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 and similar procedures, excluding services related to surrogacy arrangements - where rendered in conjunction with item 840 or 842 (not associated with item 104, 105, 841 or 4194) (AU 9) 01/11/1990 00846 Transfer of embryos or both ova and sperm to the female reproductive system, by any means (including laparoscopy and gamete intra-fallopian transfer) excluding services related to: the transfer of frozen or donated embryos; artificial insemination; or surrogacy arrangements - where rendered in conjunction with item 840 or 842 - all such services rendered in the one treatment cycle (not associated with item 104, 105, 841, 960, 963 or 4194 ). (AU 9) 01/11/1990 00847 Preparation and transfer of frozen or donated embryos or both ova and sperm, to the female reproductive system, by any means (including laparoscopy) and including quantitative estimation of hormones and all treatment counselling but excluding services provided for the purposes of artificial insemination or surrogacy arrangements - all such services rendered in the one treatment cycle (not associated with item 104, 105, 840, 841, 842, 845, 846, 960, 963, 2021, 2024-2034 or 4194). (AU 9) 01/11/1990 00848 Preparation of semen for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation and gamete intra-fallopian transfer or for artificial insemination using donated or husband's sperm, but excluding services related to surrogacy arrangements (not associated with item 2370-2373, 2377 or 2378). 01/11/1990 00849 Provocative test or tests for glaucoma, including water drinking 01/02/1984 00850 Tonography - in the investigation or management of glaucoma, one or both eyes - using an electrical tonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing 01/11/1990 00851 Attendance by a medical practitioner 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-- one attendance in any period of thirtysix consecutive months 01/02/1984 00851 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-one service in any period of thirty six consecutive months 01/09/1989 00852 REFITTING OF CONTACT LENSES with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription being a subsequent fitting of CONTACT LENSES WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX MONTHS OF THE INITIAL FITTING WHICH IS COVERED BY ITEM 851 01/08/1987 00853 Electroretinography 01/02/1984 00853 Electroretinography of one or both eyes or electro-oculography of one or both eyes 01/03/1984 00854 Electroretinography of one or both eyes and electro-oculography of one or both eyes 01/02/1984 00855 Case conference - consultant psychiatrist 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 coordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00856 Optic fundi, examination of following intravenous dye injection 01/02/1984 00857 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 coordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00858 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 coordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers, of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00859 Retinal photography, multiple exposures, of one eye with intravenous dye injection 01/02/1984 00860 Retinal photography, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection 01/02/1984 00861 Case conference - consultant psychiatrist 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 coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00862 Non-determinate AUDIOMETRY 01/08/1986 00863 Audiogram, air conduction 01/02/1984 00864 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 coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00865 Audiogram, air and bone conduction 01/02/1984 00865 Audiogram, air and bone conduction or air conduction and speech discrimination 01/09/1989 00866 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 coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/11/2002 00870 Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech 01/02/1984 00871 Multidisciplinary cancer care case conference Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty or a general practitioner), as a member of a case conference team, to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary case conference on a patient with cancer to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan, where the case conference is of at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers. 01/11/2006 00872 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty or a general practitioner), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a multidisciplinary case conference on a patient with cancer to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan, where the case conference is of at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least four medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers. 01/11/2006 00874 Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech, with other cochlear tests 01/02/1984 00875 GLYCEROL INDUCED COCHLEAR FUNCTION CHANGES assessed by a minimum of four air conduction and speech discrimination tests (Klockoff's tests) 01/08/1986 00875 Glycerol induced cochlear function changes assessed by a minimum of four air conduction and speech discrimination tests (Klockoff's test) 01/09/1989 00877 Impedance audiogram not associated with a service covered by Item 863, 865, 870 or 874 01/02/1984 00878 Impedance audiogram in association with a service covered by Item 863, 865, 870 or 874 01/02/1984 00879 Impedance audiogram where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner - one examination in any four week period 01/11/1990 00880 Consultant physician in geriatric or rehabilitation medicine Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric or rehabilitation medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to coordinate a case conference on an admitted hospital patient of at least 10 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 00880 Case Conference - specialist or consultant physician in geriatric or rehabilitation medicineattendance by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric or rehabilitation medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to coordinate a case conference on an admitted hospital patient of at least 10 minutes but less than 30 minutes for any particular patient, one attendance only in a 7 day period (other than attendance on the same day as an attendance for which item 832, 834, 835, 837 or 838 was applicable in relation to the patient). 01/09/2015 00882 Caloric test of labyrinth or labyrinths 01/02/1984 00883 SIMULTANEOUS BITHERMAL CALORIC TEST OF LABYRINTHS 01/08/1986 00884 Electronystagmography 01/02/1984 00886 Electroconvulsive therapy, including associated consultation 01/02/1984 00886 Electroconvulsive therapy, including associated consultation (AU 3) 01/09/1989 00887 Group psychotherapy (including associated consultations) of not less than 1 hour's duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving a group of 2-9 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 01/02/1984 00888 Group psychotherapy (including associated consultations) of not less than 1 hour's duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his 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 01/02/1984 00889 Group psychotherapy (including associated consultations) of not less than 1 hour's duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his 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 01/02/1984 00890 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him 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 initial diagnostic evaluation of the patient, where that interview is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00893 Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him 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 the patient, where that interview is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/02/1984 00895 Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation with or without infusion 01/02/1984 00895 Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation with or without infusion; or cannulation of a vein in a neonate 01/09/1989 00897 Umbilical artery catheterisation with or without infusion 01/02/1984 00900 "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 the community setting, where the medical practitioner: - assesses a patient's medication management needs, and following that assessment, refers the patient to a community pharmacy for a dmmr, and provides relevant clinical information required for the review, with the patient's consent; and - discusses with the reviewing pharmacist the results of that review including suggested medication management strategies; and - develops a written medication management plan following discussion with the patient. Benefits under this item are payable 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." 01/10/2001 00900 "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 the community setting, where the medical practitioner: - assesses a patient's medication management needs, and following that assessment, refers the patient to a community pharmacy or an accredited pharmacist for a dmmr, and provides relevant clinical information required for the review, with the patient's consent; and - discusses with the reviewing pharmacist the results of that review including suggested medication management strategies; and - develops a written medication management plan following discussion with the patient. Benefits under this item are payable 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." 01/10/2011 00902 Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor 01/02/1984 00902 Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor 904 01/03/1984 00903 "Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a collaborative Residential Medication Management Review (rmmr) for a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility, where the medical practitioner: discusses and seeks consent for an rmmr from the new or existing resident; initiates the rmmr and collaborates with the reviewing pharmacist regarding the pharmacy component of the review; provides input from the resident's Comprehensive Medical Assessment (cma), or if a cma has not been undertaken, provides relevant clinical information for the resident's rmmr; discusses findings of the pharmacist review and proposed medication management strategies with the reviewing pharmacist (unless exceptions apply); - develops and/or revises a written medication plan for the resident; and consults with the resident to discuss the medication mangement plan and its implementation. Benefits under this item are payable for one rmmr service for new residents on admission to a Residential Aged Care Facility and for continuing residents on an as required basis, with a maximum of one rmmr for a resident in any 12 month period, except where there has been a significant change in medical condition or medication regimen requiring a new rmmr." 01/11/2004 00903 "Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a collaborative Residential Medication Management Review (rmmr) for a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility, where the medical practitioner: discusses and seeks consent for an rmmr from the new or existing resident; collaborates with the reviewing pharmacist regarding the pharmacy component of the review; provides input from the resident's Comprehensive Medical Assessment (cma), or if a cma has not been undertaken, provides relevant clinical information for the resident's rmmr; discusses findings of the pharmacist review and proposed medication management strategies with the reviewing pharmacist (unless exceptions apply); - develops and/or revises a written medication plan for the resident; and consults with the resident to discuss the medication management plan and its implementation. Benefits under this item are payable for one rmmr service for new residents on admission to a Residential Aged Care Facility and for continuing residents on an as required basis, with a maximum of one rmmr for a resident in any 12 month period, except where there has been a significant change in medical condition or medication regimen requiring a new rmmr." 01/11/2005 00904 Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, using blood already collected 01/02/1984 00907 Blood for pathology test, collection of, by femoral or external jugular vein puncture in infants 01/02/1984 00908 Electrocardiography, tracing and report, with or without implanted pacemaker testing 01/02/1984 00908 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing and report 01/03/1984 00909 Electrocardiography, tracing or report only 01/02/1984 00909 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only, or twelve-lead electrocardiography, report only where the tracing has been forwarded to another medical practitioner, not associated with an attendance item in Part 01/03/1984 00909 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, report only where the tracing has been forwarded to another medical practitioner, not associated with an attendance item in Part 1, or twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only 01/09/1989 00910 Two Dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, not associated with any other echocardiographic examination 01/11/1990 00911 Two Dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, associated with another echocardiographic examination 01/11/1990 00912 Phonocardiography 01/02/1984 00912 Phonocardiography with electrocardiograph lead with indirect arterial or venous pulse tracing, with or without apex cardiogram-interpretation and report 01/09/1989 00913 Echocardiography, not covered by Item 792 01/02/1984 00913 Echocardiography, not covered by Item 791 or 793 01/03/1984 00915 Electrocardiographic monitoring (continuous) of ambulatory patient including resting electrocardiography and the recording of other parameters 01/02/1984 00915 Continuous ECG monitoring(Holter) of an ambulatory patient for twelve or more hours involving recording, scanning analysis, interpretation and report, including resting ECG and the recording of other parameters 01/03/1984 00916 Electrocardiographic monitoring during exercise with apparatus such as bicycle ergometer or treadmill including resting electrocardiography and the recording of other parameters 01/02/1984 00916 Electrocardiographic monitoring during exercise, with apparatus such as bicycle ergometer or treadmill, involving the continuous attendance of a medical practitioner for not less than 20 minutes, including resting electrocardiography and with or without recording of other parameters, on premises equipped with mechanical respirator and defibrillator 01/09/1989 00917 Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac surgery (AU4) 01/02/1984 00918 Bronchospirometry, including gas analysis 01/02/1984 00920 Estimation of respiratory function requiring complicated techniques-- each attendance at which one or more tests are performed 01/02/1984 00921 Estimation of respiratory function involving a directly recorded tracing, performed before and after inhalation of a bronchodilator, a cholinergic substance or a sensitising agent, or before and after exercise-- one or more such tests performed on the one occasion 01/02/1984 00922 Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent 01/02/1984 00923 Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent 01/02/1984 00924 Hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion including vascular cannulation by open operation and subsequent removal of catheters (AU 30) 01/09/1989 00925 Induced controlled hypothermia-- total body 01/02/1984 00926 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 one or more such tests are performed 01/05/1990 00927 Fluids, intravenous infusion of-- percutaneous 01/02/1984 00927 Fluids, intravenous drip infusion of - percutaneous 01/03/1984 00928 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 one or more such tests are performed 01/05/1990 00929 Fluids, intravenous infusion of-- by open exposure 01/02/1984 00929 Fluids, intravenous drip infusion of - by open exposure 01/03/1984 00931 INTRA-ARTERIAL INFUSION or retrograde intra-venous perfusion of a sympatholytic agent 01/01/1986 00932 Intravenous infusion or injection of a substance incorporating a cytotoxic agent 01/02/1984 00932 Administration of a cytotoxic agent by intravenous drip infusion or by introduction into the bladder 01/09/1989 00934 Intra-arterial infusion or injection of a substance incorporating a cytotoxic agent, preparation for 01/02/1984 00934 Intra-arterial infusion or injection of a substance incorporating a cytotoxic agent, preparation for 936 01/03/1984 00934 Intra-arterial infusion or intra-arterial injection of a substance incorporating a cytotoxic agent, preparation for 01/09/1989 00936 Intralymphatic infusion or injection of a fluid containing a cytotoxic agent, with or without the incorporation of an opaque medium 01/02/1984 00936 Intralymphatic infusion or intralymphatic injection of a fluid containing a cytotoxic agent, with or without the incorporation of an opaque medium 01/09/1989 00938 Intralymphatic insertion of needle or cannula for the introduction of radio-active material 01/02/1984 00939 HARVESTING OF HOMOLOGOUS (including allogeneic) bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/02/1986 00939 Harvesting of homologous (including allogeneic) or autologous bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation (AU 10) 01/09/1989 00940 Administration of blood including collection from donor 01/02/1984 00940 Administration of blood including collection from donor 944 01/03/1984 00944 Administration of blood already collected 01/02/1984 00944 Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected 01/09/1989 00947 Intra-uterine foetal blood transfusion using blood already collected, including necessary amniocentesis 01/02/1984 00949 Collection of blood for purposes of transfusion 01/02/1984 00949 Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate transfusion in emergency situation 01/09/1989 00950 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) by open exposure for parenteral alimentation in a person under twelve years of age (AU 12) 01/02/1984 00950 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) by open exposure, in a person under twelve years of age (AU 12) 01/09/1989 00951 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) by percutaneous or open exposure for parenteral alimentation not covered by Item 950 (AU 6) 01/02/1984 00951 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) by percutaneous or open exposure, not covered by Item 950 (AU 6) 01/09/1989 00952 Blood dye-- dilution indicator test 01/02/1984 00953 RIGHT HEART BALLOON FLOTATION (Swann-Ganz) catheterisation, insertion of catheter and monitoring of right heart and pulmonary wedge pressures, cardiac output and blood oximetry ~ management on the first day 01/01/1986 00954 RIGHT HEART BALLOON FLOTATION (Swann-Ganz) catheterisation, monitoring of right heart and pulmonary wedge pressures, cardiac output and blood oximetry — management on each day subsequent to the first 01/01/1986 00954 Right heart balloon flotation (Swann-Ganz) catheterisation, monitoring of right heart and pulmonary wedge pressures, cardiac output and blood oximetry-management on each day subsequent to the first 01/09/1989 00955 Venepuncture and the collection of blood for forwarding to an approved pathology practitioner for the performance of a pathology service, where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the approved pathology practitioner is a member - one or more such procedures during the one attendance 01/03/1984 00955 Venepuncture and the collection of blood for the performance by an approved pathology practitioner of a pathology service-- one or more such procedures during the one attendance 01/11/1979 00956 Arterial puncture and collection of blood for diagnostic purposes 01/02/1984 00957 Intra-arterial cannulisation for purpose of taking multiple arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis 01/02/1984 00958 Collection of specimen of sweat by iontophoresis 01/02/1984 00960 Hormone or living tissue implantation-- by incision 01/02/1984 00963 Hormone or living tissue implantation-- by cannula 01/02/1984 00966 Oesophageal motility test, manometric 01/02/1984 00968 Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant in the absence of gastrointestinal haemorrhage 01/02/1984 00970 Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage 01/02/1984 00974 Gastric lavage in the treatment of ingested poison 01/02/1984 00976 Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-- management on the first day, including initial and subsequent consultations and monitoring of parameters 01/02/1984 00976 Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management on the first day, including percutaneous insertion, initial and subsequent consultations and monitoring of parameters 01/09/1989 00977 Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-- management on each day subsequent to the first, including associated consultations and monitoring of parameters 01/02/1984 00978 PUVA THERAPY or UVB THERAPY administered in whole body cabinet, not associated with Item 979 including associated consultations other than an initial consultation 01/08/1987 00979 PUVA THERAPY or UVB THERAPY administered to localised body areas in a hand and foot cabinet not associated with item 978 including associated consultations other than an initial consultation 01/08/1987 00980 Attendance by a medical practitioner at which acupuncture is performed by application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means, including any associated consultation on the same day 01/02/1984 00980 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 01/03/1984 00981 URINARY FLOW STUDY 01/07/1985 00981 Urine flow study 01/09/1989 00982 CYSTOMETROGRAPHY 01/07/1985 00983 URETHRAL PRESSURE PROFILE MEASUREMENT 01/07/1985 00983 Urethral pressure profile 01/09/1989 00984 CYSTOMETROGRAPHY with rectal pressure measurement or bladder sphincter electromyography ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS—ITEM NOS 407G/513S 01/07/1985 00984 Cystometrography with rectal pressure measurement or bladder sphincter electromyography (AU 6) 01/09/1989 00985 CYSTOMETROGRAPHY, rectal pressure measurement or sphincter electromyography, urinary flow and retrograde micturating cystourethrography including all associated radiological services 01/01/1986 00985 Cystometrography, rectal pressure measurement or sphincter electromyography and urine flow study including all associated imaging procedures 01/09/1989 00987 Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using one to twenty allergens 01/02/1984 00989 Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using more than twenty allergens 01/02/1984 00990 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries), peripheral vessels, or intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular vessels (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies) (not associated with item 793)-one examination and report-two or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 990 and report (not associated with item 793) 01/08/1988 00991 - two or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 990 and report (not associated with Item 793) 01/08/1988 00992 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography (not associated with item 793)-examination and report 01/08/1988 00993 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography (not associated with item 793)-examination and report 01/08/1988 00994 Multiphasic health screening service involving the performance of ten or more medical services specified in items in Parts 6, 7 and 8 (including any associated consultation) 01/02/1984 00995 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels, including any of the investigations covered by item 795, 796 or 797 (not associated with item 793)-examination and report 01/08/1988 00996 Family group therapy (including associated consultation) of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family, where the group consists of two patients-- each patient 01/02/1984 00997 Family group therapy (including associated consultation) of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family, where the group consists of three patients-- each patient 01/02/1984 00998 Family group therapy (including associated consultation) of not less than one hour's duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family, where the group consists of four to six patients-- each patient 01/02/1984 00999 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels, including any of the investigations covered by item 798 (not associated with item 793-examination and report 01/08/1988 01001 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count - one or two procedures when requested by another medical practitioner. (SP) 01/11/1988 01002 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count - one or two procedures when requested by another medical practitioner. (PP) 01/11/1988 01003 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count - one or two procedures when requested by another medical practitioner. (OP) 01/11/1988 01004 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count - one or two procedures when requested by another medical practitioner. (RP) 01/11/1988 01005 Three or more procedures to which item 1001 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices (SP) 01/11/1988 01006 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haematocrit estimation, haemoglobin estimation, platelet count or leucocyte count-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01007 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haematocrit estimation, haemoglobin estimation, platelet count or leucocyte count-- one procedure (excluding blood count consisting of haemoglobin estimation or erthrocyte sedimentation rate when not referred by another medical practitioner) (OP) 01/07/1982 01008 Two procedures to which Item 1006 applies (SP) 01/02/1984 01009 Two procedures to which Item 1007 applies (OP) 01/02/1984 01010 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, haematocrit estimation, haemoglobin estimation, platelet count or leucocyte count-- 2 procedures (excluding blood count consisting of haemoglobin estimation or erythrocyte sedimentation rate when not referred by another medical practitioner) (HP) 01/07/1982 01011 Three or more procedures to which Item 1006 applies including calculation of erythrocyte indices where done (SP) 01/02/1984 01012 Three or more procedures to which Item 1007 applies including calculation of erythrocyte indices where done (OP) 01/02/1984 01013 Three or more procedures to which Item 1010 applies including calculation of erythrocyte indices where done (HP) 01/07/1982 01014 Blood film, examination of-- including erythrocyte morphology, differential count by one or more methods and the qualitative estimation of platelets (SP) 01/02/1984 01015 Blood film, examination of-- including erythrocyte morphology, differential count by one or more methods and the qualitative estimation of platelets (OP) 01/02/1984 01016 Blood film, examination of-- including erythrocyte morphology, differential count by one or more methods and the qualitative estimation of platelets (HP) 01/07/1982 01017 Three or more procedures to which item 1002 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices (PP) 01/11/1988 01018 Three or more procedures to which item 1003 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices (OP) 01/11/1988 01019 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate the presence of basophilic stippling, eosinophils (where wet preparation or film is used), haemoglobin H, reticulocytes, or similar conditions, cells or substances-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01020 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate the presence of basophilic stippling, eosinophils (where wet preparation or film is used), haemoglobin H, reticulocytes, or similar conditions, cells or substances-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01021 Two or more procedures to which Item 1019 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01022 Two or more procedures to which Item 1020 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01023 Three or more procedures to which item 1004 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices (RP) 01/11/1988 01024 Examination of blood film by a person, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count by a counting instrument with or without examination of blood film by a person, including any services specified in items 1041 or 1091 (SP) 01/11/1988 01025 Examination of blood film by a person, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count by a counting instrument with or without examination of blood film by a person, including any services specified in items 1042 or 1092 (PP) 01/11/1988 01026 Examination of blood film by a person, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count by a counting instrument with or without examination of blood film by a person, including any services specified in items 1043 or 1093 (OP) 01/11/1988 01027 Examination of blood film by a person, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count by a counting instrument with or without examination of blood film by a person, including any services specified in items 1046 or 1094 (RP) 01/11/1988 01028 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate the presence of foetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, malarial or other parasites, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, PAS, Sudan black positive granules, sickle cells, or any similar cells, substances or parasites-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01029 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate the presence of foetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, malarial or other parasites, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, PAS, Sudan black positive granules, sickle cells, or any similar cells, substances or parasites-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01030 Two or more procedures to which Item 1028 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01032 Two or more procedures to which Item 1029 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01033 Full blood examination, consisting of items 1005 and 1024. (SP) 01/11/1988 01034 Full blood examination, consisting of items 1017 and 1025. (PP) 01/11/1988 01035 Full blood examination, consisting of items 1018 and 1026. (OP) 01/11/1988 01036 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of metabolism or haemolysis by-- erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test (mechanical) , glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase estimation, glutathione deficiencies test, pyruvate kinase estimation or sugar water test (or similar) for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01037 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of metabolism or haemolysis by-- erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test (mechanical) , glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase estimation, glutathione deficiencies test, pyruvate kinase estimation or sugar water test (or similar) for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01038 Two or more procedures to which Item 1036 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01039 Full blood examination, consisting of items 1023 and 1027. (RP) 01/11/1988 01040 Two or more procedures to which Item 1037 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01041 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate reticulocytes, haemoglobin H, fetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, parasites, sickle cells or examination by the following techniques - alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff or Sudan black - one or more of these procedures. (SP) 01/11/1988 01042 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate reticulocytes, haemoglobin H, fetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, parasites, sickle cells or examination by the following techniques - alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff or Sudan black - one or more of these procedures. (PP) 01/11/1988 01043 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate reticulocytes, haemoglobin H, fetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, parasites, sickle cells or examination by the following techniques - alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff or Sudan black - one or more of these procedures. (OP) 01/11/1988 01044 Erythrocytes, quantitative assessment of metabolism or haemolysis by-- acid haemolysis test (or similar) for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, erythrocyte fragility to hypotonic saline test without incubation, erythrocyte fragility to hypotonic saline test after incubation, glutathione stability test, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase estimation, or pyruvate kinase estimation-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01045 Erythrocytes, quantitative assessment of metabolism or haemolysis by-- acid haemolysis test (or similar) for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, erythrocyte fragility to hypotonic saline test without incubation, erythrocyte fragility to hypotonic saline test after incubation, glutathione stability test, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase estimation, or pyruvate kinase estimation-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01046 Blood film, examination by special stains to demonstrate reticulocytes, haemoglobin H, fetal haemoglobin, Heinz bodies, iron, parasites, sickle cells or examination by the following techniques - alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff or Sudan black - one or more of these procedures. (RP) 01/11/1988 01047 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test - one or more of these procedures. (SP) 01/11/1988 01048 Two or more procedures to which Item 1044 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01049 Two or more procedures to which Item 1045 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01050 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test - one or more of these procedures. (PP) 01/11/1988 01051 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test - one or more of these procedures. (OP) 01/11/1988 01052 Viscosity of plasma or whole blood, estimation of - each procedure. (SP) 01/07/1985 01053 Viscosity of plasma or whole blood, estimation of - each procedure. (OP) 01/07/1985 01054 Erythrocytes, qualitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test - one or more of these procedures. (RP) 01/11/1988 01055 Haemoglobin electrophoresis for diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy including qualitative and quantative tests and direct or indirect measurement of any haemoglobin fraction by any method and any services specified in items 1001, 1005, 1024 and 1033 . (SP) 01/11/1988 01056 Haemoglobin electrophoresis for diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy including qualitative and quantative tests and direct or indirect measurement of any haemoglobin fraction by any method and any services specified in items 1002, 1017, 1025 and 1034 . (PP) 01/11/1988 01057 Haemoglobin electrophoresis for diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy including qualitative and quantative tests and direct or indirect measurement of any haemoglobin fraction by any method and any services specified in items 1003, 1018, 1026 and 1035 . (OP) 01/11/1988 01058 Haemoglobin electrophoresis for diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy including qualitative and quantative tests and direct or indirect measurement of any haemoglobin fraction by any method and any services specified in items 1004, 1023, 1027 and 1039 . (RP) 01/11/1988 01059 Bone marrow examination, including histopathology examination of sections or examination of smears using any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques which may be necessary, and including any services specified in items 1001, 1005, 1024 and 1033, performed on the same day as the biopsy. (SP) 01/11/1988 01060 Bone marrow examination, including histopathology examination of sections or examination of smears using any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques which may be necessary, and including any services specified in items 1002, 1017, 1025 and 1034, performed on the same day as the biopsy. (PP) 01/11/1988 01061 Bone marrow examination, including histopathology examination of sections or examination of smears using any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques which may be necessary, and including any services specified in items 1003, 1018, 1026 and 1035, performed on the same day as the biopsy. (OP) 01/11/1988 01062 Bone marrow examination (including use of special stains where indicated) of bone marrow aspirate, clot section or trephine section-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01063 Bone marrow examination (including use of special stains where indicated) of bone marrow aspirate, clot section or trephine section-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01064 Two or more procedures to which Item 1062 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01065 Two or more procedures to which Item 1063 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01066 Bone marrow examination, including histopathology examination of sections or examination of smears using any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques which may be necessary, and including any services specified in items 1004, 1023, 1027 and 1039, performed on the same day as the biopsy. (RP) 01/11/1988 01067 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen). (SP) 01/11/1988 01068 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen). (PP) 01/11/1988 01069 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen). (OP) 01/11/1988 01070 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen). (RP) 01/11/1988 01071 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any services specified in item 1067. (SP) 01/11/1988 01072 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any services specified in item 1068. (PP) 01/11/1988 01073 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any services specified in item 1069. (OP) 01/11/1988 01074 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any services specified in item 1070. (RP) 01/11/1988 01075 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 1001, 1005, 1024 and 1033. (SP) 01/11/1988 01076 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 1002, 1017, 1025 and 1034. (PP) 01/11/1988 01077 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 1003, 1018, 1026 and 1035. (OP) 01/11/1988 01078 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 1004, 1023, 1027 and 1039. (RP) 01/11/1988 01079 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 1001, 1005, 1024, 1033, 1067 and 1075 including all testing performed on any one day. (SP) 01/11/1988 01080 Blood grouping (including back grouping when performed)-- ABO and Rh (D antigen) (not covered by Item 1089) (SP) 01/07/1982 01081 Blood grouping (including back grouping when performed)-- ABO and Rh (D antigen) (not covered by Item 1090) (OP) 01/07/1982 01082 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 1002, 1017, 1025, 1034, 1068, and 1076 including all testing performed on any one day. (PP) 01/11/1988 01083 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 1003, 1018, 1026, 1035, 1069 and 1077 including all testing performed on any one day. (OP) 01/11/1988 01084 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 1004, 1023, 1027, 1039, 1070 and 1078 including all testing performed on any one day. (RP) 01/11/1988 01085 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies - initial test or tests, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected. (SP) 01/11/1988 01086 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies - initial test or tests, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected. (PP) 01/11/1988 01087 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies - initial test or tests, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected. (OP) 01/11/1988 01088 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies - initial test or tests, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected. (RP) 01/11/1988 01089 Blood grouping (including back grouping when performed)-- ABO and Rh (D antigen) when performed in association with the compatibility testing covered by Item 1112 or 1114 (SP) 01/07/1982 01090 Blood grouping (including back grouping when performed)-- ABO and Rh (D antigen) when performed in association with the compatibility testing covered by Item 1113 or 1116 (OP) 01/07/1982 01091 Direct Coombs test, test for cold agglutinins, tests for heterophile antibodies or EB virus antibodies - one or more tests when performed other than as specified in items 1024 or 1033. (SP) 01/11/1988 01092 Direct Coombs test, test for cold agglutinins, tests for heterophile antibodies or EB virus antibodies - one or more tests when performed other than as specified in items 1025 or 1034. (PP) 01/11/1988 01093 Direct Coombs test, test for cold agglutinins, tests for heterophile antibodies or EB virus antibodies - one or more tests when performed other than as specified in items 1026 or 1035. (OP) 01/11/1988 01094 Direct Coombs test, test for cold agglutinins, tests for heterophile antibodies or EB virus antibodies - one or more tests when performed other than as specified in items 1027 or 1039. (RP) 01/11/1988 01095 Spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins - one or more examinations or tests. (SP) 01/11/1988 01096 Spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins - one or more examinations or tests. (PP) 01/11/1988 01097 Spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins - one or more examinations or tests. (OP) 01/11/1988 01098 Spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins - one or more examinations or tests. (RP) 01/11/1988 01099 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), heparin, heparin cofactor II, lupus anticoagulant, antithrombin III, protein C, protein S - one estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01100 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), heparin, heparin cofactor II, lupus anticoagulant, antithrombin III, protein C, protein S - one estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01101 Blood grouping-- Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system-- one system (SP) 01/07/1982 01102 Blood grouping-- Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system-- one system (OP) 01/07/1982 01103 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), heparin, heparin cofactor II, lupus anticoagulant, antithrombin III, protein C, protein S - one estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01104 Two procedures to which Item 1101 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01105 Two procedures to which Item 1102 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01106 Each procedure to which Item 1101 applies in excess of two (SP) 01/03/1984 01106 Each procedure to which Item 01/07/1982 01107 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), heparin, heparin cofactor II, lupus anticoagulant, antithrombin III, protein C, protein S - one estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01108 Each procedure to which Item 1102 applies in excess of two (OP) 01/03/1984 01108 Each procedure to which Item 01/07/1982 01109 Two estimations specified in item 1099. (SP) 01/11/1988 01110 Two estimations specified in item 1100. (PP) 01/11/1988 01111 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- testing involving one or two units of blood (SP) 01/02/1984 01112 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- testing involving one or two units of blood (OP) 01/02/1984 01113 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- testing involving one or two units of blood (HP) 01/07/1982 01114 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- each unit of blood tested in excess of two (SP) 01/02/1984 01115 Two estimations specified in item 1103. (OP) 01/11/1988 01116 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- each unit of blood tested in excess of two (OP) 01/02/1984 01117 Compatibility testing by saline, papain, albumin or indirect Coombs techniques (by one or more of those techniques), including auto-cross-match and donor group check where performed-- each unit of blood tested in excess of two (HP) 01/07/1982 01118 Two estimations specified in item 1107. (RP) 01/11/1988 01119 Three estimations specified in item 1099. (SP) 01/11/1988 01120 Three estimations specified in item 1100. (PP) 01/11/1988 01121 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- screening test (by one or more of those techniques) (SP) 01/07/1982 01122 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- screening test (by one or more of those techniques) (OP) 01/07/1982 01123 Three estimations specified in item 1103. (OP) 01/11/1988 01124 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- screening test (by one or more of those techniques) and quantitative estimation of one antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01125 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- screening test (by one or more of those techniques) and quantitative estimation of one antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01126 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- quantitative estimation of one antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01127 Three estimations specified in item 1107. (RP) 01/11/1988 01128 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- quantitative estimation of one antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01129 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- quantitative estimation of each antibody in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01130 Examination of serum for Rh antibodies or other blood group antibodies or both Rh antibodies and other blood group antibodies-- quantitative estimation of each antibody in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01131 Four estimations specified in item 1099. (SP) 01/11/1988 01132 Four estimations specified in item 1100. (PP) 01/11/1988 01133 Four estimations specified in item 1103. (OP) 01/11/1988 01134 Four estimations specified in item 1107. (RP) 01/11/1988 01135 Fibrinogen, fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer, D-dimer - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01136 Coombs test, direct (SP) 01/07/1982 01137 Coombs test, direct (OP) 01/07/1982 01138 Fibrinogen, fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer, D-dimer - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01139 Fibrinogen, fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer, D-dimer - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01140 Fibrinogen, fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer, D-dimer - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01141 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01142 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01143 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01144 Coombs test, indirect (not associated with Item 1112, 1114, 1121, 1124, 1126 or 1129, except where part of neo-natal screening or in investigation of haemolytic anaemia) (SP) 01/07/1982 01145 Coombs test, indirect (not associated with Item 1113, 1116, 1122, 1125, 1128 or 1130, except where part of neo-natal screening or in investigation of haemolytic anaemia) (OP) 01/07/1982 01146 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01147 Platelet antibodies - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01148 Platelet antibodies - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01149 Platelet antibodies - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01150 Platelet antibodies - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01151 Von Willebrand 's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, facto r VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor X I, factor XII, factor X III, plasminogen, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01152 Examination of serum for blood group haemolysins (SP) 01/07/1982 01153 Examination of serum for blood group haemolysins (OP) 01/07/1982 01154 Von Willebrand 's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, facto r VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor X I, factor XII, factor X III, plasminogen, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01155 Von Willebrand 's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, facto r VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor X I, factor XII, factor X III, plasminogen, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01156 Von Willebrand 's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, facto r VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor X I, factor XII, factor X III, plasminogen, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01157 Coagulation studies involving platelet count, two or more services specified in item 1099 and any medically indicated additional services specified in items 1001, 1005, 1024, 1033, 1099, 1135, 1141, 1147 and 1151. (SP) 01/11/1988 01158 Coagulation studies involving platelet count, two or more services specified in item 1099 and any medically indicated additional services specified in items 1002, 1017, 1025, 1034, 1100, 1138, 1142, 1148 and 1154. (PP) 01/11/1988 01159 Leucocyte agglutinins, detection of (SP) 01/07/1982 01160 Leucocyte agglutinins, detection of (OP) 01/07/1982 01161 Coagulation studies involving platelet count, two or more services specified in item 1099 and any medically indicated additional services specified in items 1003, 1018, 1026, 1035, 1103, 1139, 1143, 1149 and 1155 (OP) 01/11/1988 01162 Coagulation studies involving platelet count, two or more services specified in item 1099 and any medically indicated additional services specified in items 1004, 1023, 1027, 1039, 1107, 1140, 1146, 1150 and 1156. (RP) 01/11/1988 01163 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity, haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count, reticulocyte count - 1 or 2 procedures (SP) 01/08/1989 01164 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity, haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count, reticulocyte count - 1 or 2 procedures (OP) 01/08/1989 01166 Platelet agglutinins, detection of (SP) 01/07/1982 01167 Platelet agglutinins, detection of (OP) 01/07/1982 01168 3 or more procedures to which item 1163 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices(SP) 01/08/1989 01169 3 or more procedures to which item 1164 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices(OP) 01/08/1989 01170 Examination of blood film, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count with or without examination of blood film, and if performed, any of these additional services - Direct Coombs test, tests for heterophile antibodies, cold agglutinins, examination of blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron, or examination of a blood film with alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphotase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff, Sudan Black stains, or Kleihauer test for HbF on blood film, including any services specified in item 1419 (SP) 01/08/1989 01171 Examination of blood film, with or without differential cell count, or differential cell count with or without examination of blood film, and if performed, any of these additional services - Direct Coombs test, tests for heterophile antibodies, cold agglutinins, examination of blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron, or examination of a blood film with alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphotase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff, Sudan Black stains, or Kleihauer test for HbF on blood film, inlcuding any services specified in item 1420 (OP) 01/08/1989 01172 Full blood examination consisting of items 1168 and 1170 (SP) 01/08/1989 01173 Full blood examination consisting of items 1169 and 1171 (OP) 01/08/1989 01176 Erythrocytes, qualitative or quantitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test, and quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine - 1 or more procedures (SP) 01/08/1989 01177 Erythrocytes, qualitative or quantitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by - erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test, and quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine - 1 or more procedures (OP) 01/08/1989 01179 Tests for the diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis and 2 of the following - examination for HbH, quantitation of HbA2 or HbF, including any service specified in item 1163, 1168, 1170 or 1172 (SP) 01/08/1989 01180 Tests for the diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis and 2 of the following - examination for HbH, quantitation of HbA2 or HbF, including any service specified in item 1164, 1169, 1171 or 1173 (OP) 01/08/1989 01181 Histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow trephine biopsy including where indicated, examination of marrow smears and any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques, including any service specified in item 1163, 1168, 1170, 1172 or 1183 (SP) 01/08/1989 01182 Histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow trephine biopsy including where indicated, examination of marrow smears and any special stains and immuno-chemical techniques, including any service specified in item 1164, 1169, 1171, 1173 or 1184 (OP) 01/08/1989 01183 Bone marrow examination of aspirated material including any special stains, immuno-chemical techniques and clot sections where necessary, including any service specified in, item 1163, 1168, 1170 or 1172 (SP) 01/08/1989 01184 Bone marrow examination of aspirated material including any special stains, immuno-chemical techniques and clot sections where necessary, including any service specified in item 1164, 1169, 1171 or 1173 (OP) 01/08/1989 01187 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen) (SP) 01/08/1989 01188 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed - ABO and Rh (D antigen) (OP) 01/08/1989 01190 Heterophile antibodies-- qualitative estimation of (test for infectious mononucleosis) (SP) 01/07/1982 01191 Heterophile antibodies-- qualitative estimation of (test for infectious mononucleosis) (OP) 01/07/1982 01192 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any service specified in item 1187 (SP) 01/08/1989 01193 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - one or more systems, including any service specified in item 1188 (OP) 01/08/1989 01194 Heterophile antibodies-- quantitative estimation of by serial dilutions with specific absorption (including qualitative estimation covered by Item 1190 where performed) (SP) 01/07/1982 01195 Heterophile antibodies-- quantitative estimation of by serial dilutions with specific absorption (including qualitative estimation covered by Item 1191 where performed) (OP) 01/07/1982 01196 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any service specified in item 1163, 1168, 1170 or 1172 (SP) 01/08/1989 01197 Blood grouping, including back-grouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any service specified in item 1164, 1169, 1171 or 1173 (OP) 01/08/1989 01198 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any service specified in item 1163, 1168, 1170, 1172, 1187 or 1196 including all testing performed on any 1 day (SP) 01/08/1989 01199 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any service specified in item 1164, 1169, 1171, 1173, 1188 or 1197 including all testing performed on any 1 day (OP) 01/08/1989 01201 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter of, - acid phosphatase (one or more fractions) alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, C-reactive protein, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes, creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, HDL cholesterol, iron, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, total thyroxine, triglycerides, urate, urea - one estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01202 Cold agglutinins, qualitative estimation of (SP) 01/07/1982 01203 Cold agglutinins, qualitative estimation of (OP) 01/07/1982 01204 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter of, - acid phosphatase (one or more fractions) alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, C-reactive protein, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes, creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, HDL cholesterol, iron, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, total thyroxine, triglycerides, urate, urea - one estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01205 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter of, - acid phosphatase (one or more fractions) alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, C-reactive protein, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes, creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, HDL cholesterol, iron, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, total thyroxine, triglycerides, urate, urea - one estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01206 Cold agglutinins, quantitative estimation of by serial dilutions (including qualitative estimation covered by Item 1202 where performed) (SP) 01/07/1982 01207 Cold agglutinins, quantitative estimation of by serial dilutions (including qualitative estimation covered by Item 1203 where performed) (OP) 01/07/1982 01208 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter of, - acid phosphatase (one or more fractions) alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, C-reactive protein, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes, creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, HDL cholesterol, iron, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, total thyroxine, triglycerides, urate, urea - one estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01209 Two estimations specified in item 1201 (SP) 01/11/1988 01210 Two estimations specified in item 1204 (PP) 01/11/1988 01211 Blood volume, estimation of by dye method (SP) 01/07/1982 01212 Blood volume, estimation of by dye method (OP) 01/07/1982 01213 Two estimations specified in item 1205 (OP) 01/11/1988 01214 Two estimations specified in item 1208 (RP) 01/11/1988 01215 Blood, spectroscopic examination of (SP) 01/07/1982 01216 Blood, spectroscopic examination of (OP) 01/07/1982 01217 Three estimations specified in item 1201 (SP) 01/11/1988 01218 Three estimations specified in item 1204 (PP) 01/11/1988 01219 Three estimations specified in item 1205 (OP) 01/11/1988 01220 Three estimations specified in item 1208 (RP) 01/11/1988 01221 Four estimations specified in item 1201 (SP) 01/11/1988 01222 Four estimations specified in item 1204 (PP) 01/11/1988 01223 Four estimations specified in item 1205 (OP) 01/11/1988 01224 Four estimations specified in item 1208 (RP) 01/11/1988 01225 Five estimations specified in item 1201 (SP) 01/11/1988 01226 Five estimations specified in item 1204 (PP) 01/11/1988 01227 Five estimations specified in item 1205 (OP) 01/11/1988 01228 Five estimations specified in item 1208 (RP) 01/11/1988 01229 Six estimations specified in item 1201 (SP) 01/11/1988 01230 Six estimations specified in item 1204 (PP) 01/11/1988 01231 Six estimations specified in item 1205 (OP) 01/11/1988 01232 Six estimations specified in item 1208 (RP) 01/11/1988 01234 Estimation of-- bleeding time; coagulation time (including clot retraction); prothrombin time (one stage); thromboplastin time (partial) with or without kaolin and with or without kaolin clotting time; or thrombotest (Owren)-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01235 Estimation of-- bleeding time; coagulation time (including clot retraction); prothrombin time (one stage); thromboplastin time (partial) with or without kaolin and with or without kaolin clotting time; or thrombotest (Owren)-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01236 Two procedures to which Item 1234 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01237 Two procedures to which Item 1235 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01238 Three or more procedures to which Item 1234 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01239 Three or more procedures to which Item 1235 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01242 Platelet aggregation, qualitative test for (SP) 01/07/1982 01243 Platelet aggregation, qualitative test for (OP) 01/07/1982 01244 Estimation of thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial test for fibrinogenolysis) or recalcified plasma clotting time-- each procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01246 Estimation of thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial test for fibrinogenolysis) or recalcified plasma clotting time-- each procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01247 Fibrinogen titre, determination of (SP) 01/07/1982 01248 Fibrinogen titre, determination of (OP) 01/07/1982 01249 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in serum - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01250 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in serum - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01251 Factor 13, test for presence of (SP) 01/07/1982 01252 Factor 13, test for presence of (OP) 01/07/1982 01253 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in serum - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01254 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in serum - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01255 Thromboplastin generation screening test (SP) 01/07/1982 01256 Thromboplastin generation screening test (OP) 01/07/1982 01257 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances estimations - one or more estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01258 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances estimations - one or more estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01259 Prothrombin time, estimation of (two stage) (SP) 01/07/1982 01260 Prothrombin time, estimation of (two stage) (OP) 01/07/1982 01261 Qualitative, quantitative or qualitative and quantitative estimation of fibrin degeneration products (SP) 01/07/1982 01262 Qualitative, quantitative or qualitative and quantitative estimation of fibrin degeneration products (OP) 01/07/1982 01263 Quantitative estimation of-- platelet adhesion, prothrombin consumption or protamine sulphate-- each procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01264 Quantitative estimation of-- platelet adhesion, prothrombin consumption or protamine sulphate-- each procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01265 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances estimations - one or more estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01266 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances estimations - one or more estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01267 Euglobulin lysis time, estimation of (SP) 01/07/1982 01268 Euglobulin lysis time, estimation of (OP) 01/07/1982 01269 Immunological test for human haemoglobin in faeces, including chemical tests if performed - one or more specimens received separately or together within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01270 Immunological test for human haemoglobin in faeces, including chemical tests if performed - one or more specimens received separately or together within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01271 Quantitative estimation of platelet antibodies (by one or more techniques), platelet Factor III availability or one or more blood coagulation factors (including antihaemophilic globulin)-- each procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01272 Quantitative estimation of platelet antibodies (by one or more techniques), platelet Factor III availability or one or more blood coagulation factors (including antihaemophilic globulin)-- each procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01273 Immunological test for human haemoglobin in faeces, including chemical tests if performed - one or more specimens received separately or together within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01274 Immunological test for human haemoglobin in faeces, including chemical tests if performed - one or more specimens received separately or together within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01275 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01276 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01277 Platelet aggregation test using-- ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin, or similar substance-- one procedure (SP) 01/07/1982 01278 Platelet aggregation test using-- ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin, or similar substance-- one procedure (OP) 01/07/1982 01279 Two or more procedures to which Item 1277 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01280 Two or more procedures to which Item 1278 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01281 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01282 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01283 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - p02, oxygen saturation, pC02, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen by the same instrument or group of instruments - one or more estimation on one specimen. (SP) 01/11/1988 01284 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - p02, oxygen saturation, pC02, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen by the same instrument or group of instruments - one or more estimation on one specimen. (PP) 01/11/1988 01285 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - p02, oxygen saturation, pC02, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen by the same instrument or group of instruments - one or more estimation on one specimen. (OP) 01/11/1988 01286 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - p02, oxygen saturation, pC02, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen by the same instrument or group of instruments - one or more estimation on one specimen. (RP) 01/11/1988 01287 One or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1283 on two or more specimens within any one day. (SP) 01/11/1988 01288 One or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1284 on two or more specimens within any one day. (PP) 01/11/1988 01289 One or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1285 on two or more specimens within any one day. (OP) 01/11/1988 01290 One or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1286 on two or more specimens within any one day. (RP) 01/11/1988 01291 Calculus, analysis of one or more. (SP) 01/11/1988 01292 Calculus, analysis of one or more. (PP) 01/11/1988 01293 Calculus, analysis of one or more. (OP) 01/11/1988 01294 Calculus, analysis of one or more. (RP) 01/11/1988 01295 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, be ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 1329, 134 1 and 1353 - one or more assays within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01296 Quantitative estimation of any substance by reagent strip with reflectance meter (not associated with Items 1301 to1312) by or on behalf of an approved pathology practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for the estimation and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member - one or more estimations (SP) 01/02/1984 01297 Quantitative estimation of any substance by reagent strip with reflectance meter (not associated with Items 1301 to 1312) by or on behalf of an approved pathology practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for the estimation and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member - one or more estimations (OP) 01/02/1984 01298 Quantitative estimation of any substance by reagent strip with reflectance meter (not associated with Items 1301 to 1312) by or on behalf of an approved pathology practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for the estimation and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member - one or more estimations (HP) 01/11/1983 01299 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, be ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 1332, 1344 and 1356 - one or more assays within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01300 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, be ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 1335, 1347 and 1359 - one or more assays within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01301 Estimation by any method of-- albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, bicarbonate, bilirubin (direct) , bilirubin (indirect), calcium, chloride, cholesterol, CK, CK isoenzymes, creatinine, GGTP, globulin, glucose, HBD, LD, phosphate, potassium, protein (total), sodium, triglycerides, urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1302 and 1303 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser-- one estimation (SP) 01/02/1984 01301 Estimation by any method, except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter, of - albumin; alkaline phosphatase; ALT; AST; bicarbonate; bilirubin (direct); bilirubin(indirect); calcium (including serum ionized calcium); chloride; cholesterol; CK; CK isoenzymes; creatinine; GGTP; globulin; glucose; HBD; LD; phosphate; potassium; protein (total) ; sodium; triglycerides; urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1302 and 1303 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser - one estimation (SP) 01/03/1984 01302 Estimation by any method of-- albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, bicarbonate, bilirubin (direct) , bilirubin (indirect), calcium, chloride, cholesterol, CK, CK isoenzymes, creatinine, GGTP, globulin, glucose, HBD, LD, phosphate, potassium, protein (total), sodium, triglycerides, urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1301 and 1303 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser-- one estimation (OP) 01/02/1984 01302 Estimation by any method, except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter, of - albumin; alkaline phosphatase; ALT; AST; bicarbonate; bilirubin (direct); bilirubin(indirect); calcium (including serum ionized calcium); chloride; cholesterol; CK; CK isoenzymes; creatinine; GGTP; globulin; glucose; HBD; LD; phosphate; potassium; protein (total) ; sodium; triglycerides; urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1301 and 1303 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser - one estimation (OP) 01/03/1984 01303 Estimation by any method, except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter, of - albumin; alkaline phosphatase; ALT; AST; bicarbonate; bilirubin (direct); bilirubin(indirect); calcium (including serum ionized calcium); chloride; cholesterol; CK; CK isoenzymes; creatinine; GGTP; globulin; glucose; HBD; LD; phosphate; potassium; protein (total) ; sodium; triglycerides; urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1301 and 1302 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser - one estimation (HP) 7.70 01/03/1984 01303 Estimation by any method of-- albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, bicarbonate, bilirubin (direct) , bilirubin (indirect), calcium, chloride, cholesterol, CK, CK isoenzymes, creatinine, GGTP, globulin, glucose, HBD, LD, phosphate, potassium, protein (total), sodium, triglycerides, urate or urea or estimation of a substance referred to in any other item in this Division other than Items 1301 and 1302 where the estimation is performed on a multichannel analyser-- one estimation (HP) 01/07/1982 01304 Two estimations of a kind specified in Item 1301 (SP) 01/02/1984 01305 Two estimations of a kind specified in Item 1302 (OP) 01/02/1984 01306 Two estimations of a kind specified in Item 1303 (HP) 01/07/1982 01307 Three to five estimations of a kind specified in Item 1301 (SP) 01/02/1984 01308 Three to five estimations of a kind specified in Item 1302 (OP) 01/02/1984 01309 Three to five estimations of a kind specified in Item 1303 (HP) 01/07/1982 01310 Six or more estimations of a kind specified in Item 1301 (SP) 01/02/1984 01311 Six or more estimations of a kind specified in Item 1302 (OP) 01/02/1984 01312 Six or more estimations of a kind specified in Item 1303 (HP) 01/07/1982 01313 Glycosylated haemoglobin, estimation of, in the management of established diabetes, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period (SP) 01/07/1982 01314 Glycosylated haemoglobin, estimation of, in the management of established diabetes, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period (OP) 01/07/1982 01315 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, be ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 1338, 1350 and 1361 - one or more assays within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01316 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects - one or more assays within any seven day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01317 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects - one or more assays within any seven day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01318 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects - one or more assays within any seven day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01319 Qualitative estimation of-- acidity (by pH meter or titration), blood in faeces (occult blood), cryoglobulins, cryoproteins, euglobulins, macroglobulins (Sia test), PBG, UBG or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division-- one estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01320 Qualitative estimation of-- acidity (by pH meter or titration), blood in faeces (occult blood), cryoglobulins, cryoproteins, euglobulins, macroglobulins (Sia test), PBG, UBG or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division-- one estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01321 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects - one or more assays within any seven day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01322 Two or more estimations to which Item 1319 applies (SP) 01/07/1982 01323 Two or more estimations to which Item 1320 applies (OP) 01/07/1982 01324 Quantitative estimation of blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2 and estimation of bicarbonate and pH) (SP) 01/02/1984 01325 Quantitative estimation of blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2 and estimation of bicarbonate and pH) (OP) 01/02/1984 01326 Quantitative estimation of blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2 and estimation of bicarbonate and pH) (HP) 01/07/1982 01327 Qualitative estimation of-- foetoprotein, gastric acidity (by dye method) or porphyrins-- each estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01328 Qualitative estimation of-- foetoprotein, gastric acidity (by dye method) or porphyrins-- each estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01329 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken (excluding antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents) - one estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01330 Chromatography, qualitative estimation of a substance not specified in any other item in this Division (SP) 01/07/1982 01331 Chromatography, qualitative estimation of a substance not specified in any other item in this Division (OP) 01/07/1982 01332 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken (excluding antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents) - one estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01333 Electrophoresis, qualitative (SP) 01/07/1982 01334 Electrophoresis, qualitative (OP) 01/07/1982 01335 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken (excluding antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents) - one estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01336 Australia antigen or similar antigen, detection of by any method including radioimmunoassay (SP) 01/07/1982 01337 Australia antigen or similar antigen, detection of by any method including radioimmunoassay (OP) 01/07/1982 01338 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken (excluding antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents) - one estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01339 Osmolality, estimation of in serum or urine (SP) 01/07/1982 01340 Osmolality, estimation of in serum or urine (OP) 01/07/1982 01341 Two estimations specified in item 1329. (SP) 01/11/1988 01342 Quantitative estimation of-- acid phosphatase, aldolase, amylase, lipase, amylase and lipase, bromide, BSP, caeruloplasmin, carotene, complement (total or fraction), any other specific protein (excluding immunoglobulins) (where estimated by immunodiffusion, nephelometry, Laurell rocket or similar technique), creatine, hexosamine, lactate, lithium, magnesium, pyruvate, salicylate or xylose-- each estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01343 Quantitative estimation of-- acid phosphatase, aldolase, amylase, lipase, amylase and lipase, bromide, BSP, caeruloplasmin, carotene, complement (total or fraction), any other specific protein (excluding immunoglobulins) (where estimated by immunodiffusion, nephelometry, Laurell rocket or similar technique), creatine, hexosamine, lactate, lithium, magnesium, pyruvate, salicylate or xylose-- each estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01344 Two estimations specified in item 1332. (PP) 01/11/1988 01345 Quantitative estimation of - arsenic, copper, gold, lead, mercury, strontium, zinc, any other element not specified in any other item in this Division, folic acid, vitamin B12, any other vitamin not specified in any other item in this Division, alcohol, ammonia, neo-natal bilirubin(direct and indirect), cholinesterase, coproporphyrin, erythroporphyrin, uroporphyrin or any other porphyrin factor, delta ALA, 5HIAA, iron(including iron-binding capacity), oxalate, oxosteroids, oxogenic steroids, PBG, urine oestriol, transketolase or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division - each estimation (SP) 01/03/1984 01345 Quantitative estimation of-- arsenic, copper, gold, lead, mercury, strontium, zinc, any other element not specified in any other item in this Division, folic acid, vitamin B12, any other vitamin not specified in any other item in this Division, alcohol, ammonia, neo-natal bilirubin (direct and indirect) cholinesterase, coproporphyrin, erythroporphyrin, uroporphyrin, or any other porphyrin factor, delta ALA, 5HIAA, iron (including iron-binding capacity), oxalate, oxosteroids, oxogenic steroids, PBG, urine oestriol, transketolase, urinary or serum HCG (other than in diagnosis of pregnancy), or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division-- each estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01346 Quantitative estimation of - arsenic, copper, gold, lead, mercury, strontium, zinc, any other element not specified in any other item in this Division, folic acid, vitamin B12, any other vitamin not specified in any other item in this Division, alcohol, ammonia, neo-natal bilirubin(direct and indirect) cholinesterase, coproporphyrin, erythroporphyrin, uroporphyrin or any other porphyrin factor, delta ALA, 5HIAA, iron(including iron-binding capacity), oxalate, oxosteroids, oxogenic steroids, PBG, urine oestriol, transketolase or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division - each estimation (OP) 01/03/1984 01346 Quantitative estimation of-- arsenic, copper, gold, lead, mercury, strontium, zinc, any other element not specified in any other item in this Division, folic acid, vitamin B12, any other vitamin not specified in any other item in this Division, alcohol, ammonia, neo-natal bilirubin (direct and indirect) cholinesterase, coproporphyrin, erythroporphyrin, uroporphyrin, or any other porphyrin factor, delta ALA, 5HIAA, iron (including iron-binding capacity), oxalate, oxosteroids, oxogenic steroids, PBG, urine oestriol, transketolase, urinary or serum HCG (other than in diagnosis of pregnancy), or any other substance not specified in any other item in this Division-- each estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01347 Two estimations specified in item 1335. (OP) 01/11/1988 01348 Dibucaine number or similar, determination of (SP) 01/07/1982 01349 Dibucaine number or similar, determination of (OP) 01/07/1982 01350 Two estimations specified in item 1338. (RP) 01/11/1988 01351 Indican, qualitative test for (SP) 01/07/1982 01352 Indican, qualitative test for (OP) 01/07/1982 01353 Three or more estimations specified in item 1329. (SP) 01/11/1988 01354 Calculus, analysis of (SP) 01/07/1982 01355 Calculus, analysis of (OP) 01/07/1982 01356 Three or more estimations specified in item 1332. (PP) 01/11/1988 01357 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric analysis of (SP) 01/07/1982 01358 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric analysis of (OP) 01/07/1982 01359 Three or more estimations specified in item 1335. (OP) 01/11/1988 01360 Electrophoresis, quantitative (including qualitative test) (SP) 01/07/1982 01361 Three or more estimations specified in item 1338. (RP) 01/11/1988 01362 Electrophoresis, quantitative (including qualitative test) (OP) 01/07/1982 01363 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio or palmitic acid - one or more examinations or estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01364 Quantitative estimation of - catecholamines (one or more components), faecal fat, HMMA, hydroxyproline, non-pregnancy oestrogens, pregnanediol, pregnanetriol, any other steroid fraction (where not estimated in the same process as another steroid fraction) or multiple steroid fractions estimated in the same process - each estimation (SP) 01/03/1984 01364 Quantitative estimation of-- catecholamines (each component), faecal fat, HMMA, hydroxyproline, non-pregnancy oestrogens, pregnanediol, pregnanetriol, any other steroid fraction (where not estimated in the same process as another steroid fraction) or multiple steroid fractions estimated in the same process-- each estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01365 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio or palmitic acid - one or more examinations or estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01366 Quantitative estimation of - catecholamines (one or more components), faecal fat, HMMA, hydroxyproline, non-pregnancy oestrogens, pregnanediol, pregnanetriol, any other steroid fraction (where not estimated in the same process as another steroid fraction) or multiple steroid fractions estimated in the same process - each estimation (OP) 01/03/1984 01366 Quantitative estimation of-- catecholamines (each component), faecal fat, HMMA, hydroxyproline, non-pregnancy oestrogens, pregnanediol, pregnanetriol, any other steroid fraction (where not estimated in the same process as another steroid fraction) or multiple steroid fractions estimated in the same process-- each estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01367 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio or palmitic acid - one or more examinations or estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01368 Chromatography, quantitative estimation (including qualitative test) of any substance not specified in any other item in this Division (SP) 01/07/1982 01369 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio or palmitic acid - one or more examinations or estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01370 Chromatography, quantitative estimation (including qualitative test) of any substance not specified in any other item in this Division (OP) 01/07/1982 01371 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of para protein, including any measurement of albumin, globulin, total protein and any protein specified in item 1379, but excluding lipoprotein electrophoresis - one or more examinations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01372 Lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio of amniotic fluid, determination of (SP) 01/03/1984 01372 Lechithin/sphingomyelin ratio of amniotic fluid, determination of (SP) 01/07/1982 01373 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amo unt of para protein, including any measurement of albumin, globulin, total protein and any protein specified in item 1383, but excluding lipoprotein electrophoresis - one or more examinations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01374 Lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio of amniotic fluid, determination of (OP) 01/03/1984 01374 Lechithin/sphingomyelin ratio of amniotic fluid, determination of (OP) 01/07/1982 01375 Electrophoresis, q uantitative or qualitative of serum, unne or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amo unt of para protein, including any measurement of albumin, globulin, total protein and any protein specified in item 1386, but excluding lipoprotein electrophoresis - one or more examinations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01376 Drug assays-- qualitative estimations or screening procedures, by colorimetric methods-- one or more estimations or procedures on each specimen (SP) 01/07/1982 01377 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amo unt of para protein, including any measurement of albumin, globulin, total protein and any protein specified in item 1388, but excluding lipoprotein electrophoresis - one or more examinations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01378 Drug assays-- qualitative estimations or screening procedures, by colorimetric methods-- one or more estimations or procedures on each specimen (OP) 01/07/1982 01379 Alpha-feta protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 microglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, CA-1 25 antigen, C- l esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Ferritin, Haptoglobins, Microalbumin, Prostate specific antigen, Transferrin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - one estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01380 Assay by radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of barbiturates, carbamazepine, digoxin or phenytoin - estimation of one substance by one or more methods (SP) 01/03/1984 01380 Assay by radioimmmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of barbiturates, carbamazepine, digoxin or phenytoin-- estimation of one substance by one or more methods (SP) 01/07/1982 01381 Assay by radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of barbiturates, carbamazepine, digoxin or phenytoin - estimation of one substance by one or more methods (OP) 01/03/1984 01381 Assay by radioimmmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of barbiturates, carbamazepine, digoxin or phenytoin-- estimation of one substance by one or more methods (OP) 01/07/1982 01382 Estimation of two substances referred to in Item 1380 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (SP) 01/07/1982 01383 Alpha-feta protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 microglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, CA-1 25 antigen, C- l esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Ferritin, Haptoglobins, Microalbumin, Prostate specific antigen, Transferrin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - one estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01384 Estimation of two substances referred to in Item 1381 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (OP) 01/07/1982 01385 Estimation of three or more substances referred to in Item 1380 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (SP) 01/07/1982 01386 Alpha-feta protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 microglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, CA-1 25 antigen, C- l esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Ferritin, Haptoglobins, Microalbumin, Prostate specific antigen, Transferrin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - one estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01387 Estimation of three or more substances referred to in Item 1381 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (OP) 01/07/1982 01388 Alpha-feta protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 microglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, CA-1 25 antigen, C- l esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Ferritin, Haptoglobins, Microalbumin, Prostate specific antigen, Transferrin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - one estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01389 Quantitative estimation of two or more proteins specified in item 1379. (SP) 01/11/1988 01390 Quantitative estimation of two or more proteins specified in item 1383. (PP) 01/11/1988 01391 Quantitative estimation of two or more proteins specified in item 1386. (OP) 01/11/1988 01392 Assay by radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of diazepam, ethosuximide, methotrexate, morphine, procainamide, quinidine or a similar substance not referred to in any item in this Division other than this item and Item 1393-- estimation of one substance by one or more methods (SP) 01/07/1982 01393 Assay by radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunoassay, gas liquid chromatography or any other method of diazepam, ethosuximide, methotrexate, morphine, procainamide, quinidine or a similar substance not referred to in any item in this Division other than this item and Item 1392-- estimation of one substance by one or more methods (OP) 01/07/1982 01394 Estimation of two substances referred to in Item 1392 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (SP) 01/07/1982 01395 Estimation of two substances referred to in Item 1393 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (OP) 01/07/1982 01396 Quantitative estimation of two or more proteins specified in item 1388. (RP) 01/11/1988 01397 Estimation of three or more substances referred to in Item 1392 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (SP) 01/07/1982 01398 Estimation of three or more substances referred to in Item 1393 by using one or more of the methods specified in that item in relation to each (OP) 01/07/1982 01399 Iron studies involving quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin and ferritin, including iron binding capacity if performed. (SP) 01/11/1988 01400 Iron studies involving quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin and ferritin, including iron binding capacity if performed. (PP) 01/11/1988 01401 HDL cholesterol, estimation of, in proven cases of hyperlipidaemia-- one estimation in any twelve month period (SP) 01/07/1982 01402 HDL cholesterol, estimation of, in proven cases of hyperlipidaemia-- one estimation in any twelve month period (OP) 01/07/1982 01403 Iron studies involving quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin and ferritin, including iron binding capacity if performed. (OP) 01/11/1988 01404 Iron studies involving quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin and ferritin, including iron binding capacity if performed. (RP) 01/11/1988 01405 Serum B12, scrum folate, red cell folate, one or more quantitative estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01406 Serum B12, scrum folate, red cell folate, one or more quantitative estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01407 Serum B12, scrum folate, red cell folate, one or more quantitative estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01408 Serum B12, scrum folate, red cell folate, one or more quantitative estimations, including all estimations within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01409 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - one or more estimations within any six month period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01410 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - one or more estimations within any six month period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01411 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - one or more estimations within any six month period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01412 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - one or more estimations within any six month period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01413 Vitamin D or D fractions - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01414 Vitamin D or D fractions - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01415 Vitamin D or D fractions - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01416 Vitamin D or D fractions - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01417 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies including identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected (SP) 01/08/1989 01418 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies including identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected (OP) 01/08/1989 01419 Direct Coombs test, qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins, or heterophile antibodies, qualitative spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins and detection of metalbumin (Schumm's test) including service specified in item 1170 or 1172 - 1 or more tests (SP) 01/08/1989 01420 Direct Coombs test, qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins, or heterophile antibodies, qualitative spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins and detection of metalbumin (Schumm's test) including service specified in item 1171 or 1173 - 1 or more tests (OP) 01/08/1989 01421 Assay of T3 resin uptake, thyroxine (T4) or normalised thyroxine (effective thyroxine ratio)-- using any technique-- one estimation (SP) 01/07/1982 01422 Assay of T3 resin uptake, thyroxine (T4) or normalised thyroxine (effective thyroxine ratio)-- using any technique-- one estimation (OP) 01/07/1982 01424 Assay of T3 resin uptake, thyroxine (T4) or normalised thyroxine (effective thyroxine ratio)-- using any technique-- two or more estimations (SP) 01/07/1982 01425 Assay of T3 resin uptake, thyroxine (T4) or normalised thyroxine (effective thyroxine ratio)-- using any technique-- two or more estimations (OP) 01/07/1982 01429 Alcohol, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, bilirubin (neonatal, one or more fractions), cholinesterase, cystine ( cysteine), hydroxy indoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, lead, pyruvate, oxalate, xylose, zinc - one quantitative estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01430 Alcohol, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, bilirubin (neonatal, one or more fractions), cholinesterase, cystine ( cysteine), hydroxy indoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, lead, pyruvate, oxalate, xylose, zinc - one quantitative estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01431 Alcohol, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, bilirubin (neonatal, one or more fractions), cholinesterase, cystine ( cysteine), hydroxy indoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, lead, pyruvate, oxalate, xylose, zinc - one quantitative estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01432 Alcohol, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, bilirubin (neonatal, one or more fractions), cholinesterase, cystine ( cysteine), hydroxy indoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, lead, pyruvate, oxalate, xylose, zinc - one quantitative estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01433 Two or more estimations specified in item 1429. (SP) 01/11/1988 01434 Two or more estimations specified in item 1430. (PP) 01/11/1988 01435 Two or more estimations specified in item 1431. (OP) 01/11/1988 01436 Two or more estimations specified in item 1432. (RP) 01/11/1988 01437 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - one or more estimations within any six month period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01438 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - one or more estimations within any six month period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01439 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - one or more estimations within any six month period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01440 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - one or more estimations within any six month period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01445 Porphyrins (one or more fractions), Catecholamines (one or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01446 Porphyrins (one or more fractions), Catecholamines (one or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01447 Porphyrins (one or more fractions), Catecholamines (one or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01448 Porphyrins (one or more fractions), Catecholamines (one or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01449 Faecal fat - one or more quantitative estimations within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01450 Faecal fat - one or more quantitative estimations within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01451 Faecal fat - one or more quantitative estimations within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01452 Hormone assays - assay of insulin, growth hormone, TSH, LH, FSH, T3, prolactin, renin, gastrin, cortisol (selenium labelled), ACTH, HPL but not including assay of a thyroid hormone covered by Item 1421 or 1424, using gamma emitting labels or other unspecified technique - one estimation of any one hormone (SP) 01/03/1984 01452 Hormone assays (including assay of insulin, growth hormone, TSH, LH, FSH, T3, prolactin, renin, gastrin, cortisol (selenium labelled), ACTH or HPL but not including assay of a thyroid hormone covered by Item 1421 or 1424) using gamma emitting labels or any other unspecified technique-- one estimation of any one hormone (SP) 01/07/1982 01453 Hormone assays - assay of insulin, growth hormone, TSH, LH, FSH, T3, prolactin, renin, gastrin, cortisol (selenium labelled), ACTH, HPL but not including assay of a thyroid hormone covered by Item 1422 or 1425, using gamma emitting labels or other unspecified technique - one estimation of any one hormone (OP) 01/03/1984 01453 Hormone assays (including assay of insulin, growth hormone, TSH, LH, FSH, T3, prolactin, renin, gastrin, cortisol (selenium labelled), ACTH or HPL but not including assay of a thyroid hormone covered by Item 1422 or 1425) using gamma emitting labels or any other unspecified technique-- one estimation of any one hormone (OP) 01/07/1982 01454 Faecal fat - one or more quantitative estimations within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01455 Two estimations of any one hormone using any technique referred to in Item 1452 (SP) 01/07/1982 01456 Two estimations of any one hormone using any technique referred to in Item 1453 (OP) 01/07/1982 01457 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements- assay of one or more enzymes, excluding assays performed in association with items 200 l, 2005, 20 11 and 20 17 including any assays performed within any 28 day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01458 Three estimations of any one hormone using any technique referred to in Item 1452 (SP) 01/07/1982 01459 Three estimations of any one hormone using any technique referred to in Item 1453 (OP) 01/07/1982 01460 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements- assay of one or more enzymes, excluding assays performed in association with items 200 l, 2005, 20 11 and 20 17 including any assays performed within any 28 day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01461 Each estimation of any one hormone in excess of three estimations using any technique referred to in Item 1452 (SP) 01/07/1982 01462 Each estimation of any one hormone in excess of three estimations using any technique referred to in Item 1453 (OP) 01/07/1982 01463 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements- assay of one or more enzymes, excluding assays performed in association with items 200 l, 2005, 20 11 and 20 17 including any assays performed within any 28 day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01464 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements- assay of one or more enzymes, excluding assays performed in association with items 200 l, 2005, 20 11 and 20 17 including any assays performed within any 28 day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01465 Thyroid function tests, total thyroxine and T3 resin uptake or equivalent test, thyroxine binding globulin, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyrotrophin (TSH) - an initial test or tests, and any indicated additional test or tests, performed within any twenty eight day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01466 Thyroid function tests, total thyroxine and T3 resin uptake or equivalent test, thyroxine binding globulin, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyrotrophin (TSH) - an initial test or tests, and any indicated additional test or tests, performed within any twenty eight day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01467 Thyroid function tests, total thyroxine and T3 resin uptake or equivalent test, thyroxine binding globulin, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyrotrophin (TSH) - an initial test or tests, and any indicated additional test or tests, performed within any twenty eight day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01468 Thyroid function tests, total thyroxine and T3 resin uptake or equivalent test, thyroxine binding globulin, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyrotrophin (TSH) - an initial test or tests, and any indicated additional test or tests, performed within any twenty eight day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01469 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or in subsequent lesion in the breast - one or more assays (SP) 01/11/1984 01470 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or in subsequent lesion in the breast - one or more assays (OP) 01/11/1984 01471 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones. (SP) 01/11/1988 01472 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones. (PP) 01/11/1988 01473 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones. (OP) 01/11/1988 01474 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones. (RP) 01/11/1988 01475 Hormone assays (including assay of progesterone, testosterone, cortisol (tritium labelled), 17-hydroxyprogesterone, oestradiol or aldosterone) using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- one estimation of any one hormone (SP) 01/07/1982 01476 Hormone assays (including assay of progesterone, testosterone, cortisol (tritium labelled), 17-hydroxyprogesterone, oestradiol or aldosterone) using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- one estimation of any one hormone (OP) 01/07/1982 01477 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, FSH, Gastrin, Growth hormone, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, free or total Testosterone, Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, excluding services specified in item 1515 - one estimation. (SP) 01/11/1988 01478 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- two estimations of any one hormone (SP) 01/07/1982 01479 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- two estimations of any one hormone (OP) 01/07/1982 01480 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, FSH, Gastrin, Growth hormone, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, free or total Testosterone, Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, excluding services specified in item 1515 - one estimation. (PP) 01/11/1988 01481 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- three estimations of any one hormone (SP) 01/07/1982 01482 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- three estimations of any one hormone (OP) 01/07/1982 01483 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, FSH, Gastrin, Growth hormone, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, free or total Testosterone, Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, excluding services specified in item 1515 - one estimation. (OP) 01/11/1988 01484 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- each estimation of any one hormone in excess of three (SP) 01/07/1982 01485 Hormone assay using beta emitting labels or bioassay techniques-- each estimation of any one hormone in excess of three (OP) 01/07/1982 01486 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, FSH, Gastrin, Growth hormone, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, free or total Testosterone, Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, excluding services specified in item 1515 - one estimation. (RP) 01/11/1988 01487 Two estimations specified in item 1477. (SP) 01/11/1988 01488 Two estimations specified in item 1480. (PP) 01/11/1988 01489 Two estimations specified in item 1483. (OP) 01/11/1988 01490 Two estimations specified in item 1486. (RP) 01/11/1988 01491 Three estimations specified in item 1477. (SP) 01/11/1988 01492 Three estimations specified in item 1480. (PP) 01/11/1988 01493 Three estimations specified in item 1483. (OP) 01/11/1988 01494 Three estimations specified in item 1486. (RP) 01/11/1988 01495 Four estimations specified in item 1477 . (SP) 01/11/1988 01496 Four estimations specified in item 1480 . (PP) 01/11/1988 01497 Four estimations specified in item 1483 . (OP) 01/11/1988 01498 Four estimations specified in item 1486 . (RP) 01/11/1988 01499 Five estimations specified in item 1477. (SP) 01/11/1988 01500 Five estimations specified in item 1480. (PP) 01/11/1988 01501 Five estimations specified in item 1483. (OP) 01/11/1988 01502 Five estimations specified in item 1486. (RP) 01/11/1988 01503 Six or more estimations specified in item 1477. (SP) 01/11/1988 01504 Procedural service associated with -ACTH stimulation test, adrenaline tolerance test, arginine infusion test, bromsulphthalein test, carbohydrate tolerance test, creatinine clearance test, gastric function test requiring intubation, glucagon tolerance test, histidine loaded FIGLU test, L-dopa stimulation test, phenolsulphthalein excretion test, TSH stimulation test (other than the administration of TSH), urea clearance test, urea concentration test, vasopressin stimulation test, xylose absorption test, or any similar test (SP) 01/07/1982 01505 Procedural service associated with -ACTH stimulation test, adrenaline tolerance test, arginine infusion test, bromsulphthalein test, carbohydrate tolerance test, creatinine clearance test, gastric function test requiring intubation, glucagon tolerance test, histidine loaded FIGLU test, L-dopa stimulation test, phenolsulphthalein excretion test, TSH stimulation test (other than the administration of TSH), urea clearance test, urea concentration test, vasopressin stimulation test, xylose absorption test, or any similar test (OP) 01/07/1982 01506 Six or more estimations specified in item 1480. (PP) 01/11/1988 01507 Six or more estimations specified in item 1483. (OP) 01/11/1988 01508 Six or more estimations specified in item 1486. (RP) 01/11/1988 01509 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - one or more assays. (SP) 01/11/1988 01510 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - one or more assays. (PP) 01/11/1988 01511 Procedural services associated with -tolbutamide test, insulin hypoglycaemia stimulation test, gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test (other than the administration of gonadotrophin releasing hormone), thyrotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test (other than the administration of thyroid stimulating hormone), urine acidification test, or any similar test (SP) 01/07/1982 01512 Procedural services associated with -tolbutamide test, insulin hypoglycaemia stimulation test, gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test (other than the administration of gonadotrophin releasing hormone), thyrotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test (other than the administration of thyroid stimulating hormone), urine acidification test, or any similar test (OP) 01/07/1982 01513 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - one or more assays. (OP) 01/11/1988 01514 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - one or more assays. (RP) 01/11/1988 01516 Procedural services associated with the administration of -thyrotrophin releasing hormone, gonadotrophin releasing hormone or thyroid stimulating hormone (SP) 01/07/1982 01517 Procedural services associated with the administration of -thyrotrophin releasing hormone, gonadotrophin releasing hormone or thyroid stimulating hormone (OP) 01/07/1982 01521 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), test for factor XIII deficiency, fibrinogen, or 1 of - fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or D-dimer - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01522 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), test for factor XIII deficiency, fibrinogen, or 1 of - fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or D-dimer - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01523 2 estimations specified in item 1521 (SP) 01/08/1989 01524 2 estimations specified in item 1522 (OP) 01/08/1989 01525 3 estimations specified in item 1521 (SP) 01/08/1989 01526 3 estimations specified in item 1522 (OP) 01/08/1989 01527 4 or more estimations specified in item 1521 (SP) 01/08/1989 01528 4 or more estimations specified in item 1522 (OP) 01/08/1989 01529 Microscopical examination, wet film, not covered by Item 1536 (SP) 01/07/1982 01530 Microscopical examination, wet film, not covered by Item 1537 (OP) 01/07/1982 01531 Quantitative assay, by 1 or more techniques, of plasminogen, antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin co-factor II, Euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01532 Quantitative assay, by 1 or more techniques, of plasminogen, antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin co-factor II, Euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01533 4 or more estimations specified in item 1531 (SP) 01/08/1989 01534 4 or more estimations specified in item 1532 (OP) 01/08/1989 01535 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01536 Microscopical examination of urine and examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (SP) 01/07/1982 01537 Microscopical examination of urine and examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner) (OP) 01/07/1982 01538 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01539 Heperin assay, only when monitoring a patient on subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01540 Heparin assay, only when monitoring a patient on subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01541 Quantitative assay of Von Willebrand's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01542 Quantitative assay of Von Willebrand's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01543 2 estimations as specified in item 1541 (SP) 01/08/1989 01544 2 estimations as specified in item 1542 (OP) 01/08/1989 01545 Microscopical examination using gram or similar stain (e.g. Loeffler, methylene blue, Giemsa)-- one stain (SP) 01/07/1982 01546 Microscopical examination using gram or similar stain (e.g. Loeffler, methylene blue, Giemsa)-- one stain (OP) 01/07/1982 01548 Microscopical examination using gram or similar stain (e.g. Loeffler, methylene blue, Giemsa)-- two or more stains (SP) 01/07/1982 01549 Microscopical examination using gram or similar stain (e.g. Loeffler, methylene blue, Giemsa)-- two or more stains (OP) 01/07/1982 01550 3 or more estimations as specified in item 1541 (SP) 01/08/1989 01551 3 or more estimations as specified in item 1542 (OP) 01/08/1989 01556 Microscopical examination using special stain (e.g. Ziehl-Neelsen or similar stain)-- one stain (SP) 01/07/1982 01557 Microscopical examination using special stain (e.g. Ziehl-Neelsen or similar stain)-- one stain (OP) 01/07/1982 01558 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis of - alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 1734), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, urate, urea - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01559 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis of - alanine amino-transferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 1735), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, urate, urea - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01560 2 estimations specified in item 1558 (SP) 01/08/1989 01561 2 estimations specified in item 1559 (OP) 01/08/1989 01562 3 estimations specified in item 1558 (SP) 01/08/1989 01563 3 estimations specified in item 1559 (OP) 01/08/1989 01564 4 estimations specified in item 1558 (SP) 01/08/1989 01565 4 estimations specified in item 1559 (OP) 01/08/1989 01566 Microscopical examination using two or more stains, one or more of which is a special stain referred to in Item 1556 (SP) 01/07/1982 01567 Microscopical examination using two or more stains, one or more of which is a special stain referred to in Item 1557 (OP) 01/07/1982 01569 5 estimations specified in item 1558 (SP) 01/08/1989 01570 5 estimations specified in item 1559 (OP) 01/08/1989 01571 6 or more estimations specified in item 1558 (SP) 01/08/1989 01572 6 or more estimations specified in item 1559 (OP) 01/08/1989 01575 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in plasma - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01576 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following urine constituents - bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in plasma - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01577 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances - each estimation, to a maximum of 3 estimations, taken on separate days (SP) 01/08/1989 01578 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances - each estimation, to a maximum of 3 estimations, taken on separate days (OP) 01/08/1989 01579 Immunological tests for human haemoglobin in faeces performed in any 28 day period, including chemical test if performed - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01580 Immunological tests for human haemoglobin in faeces performed in any 28 day period, including chemical test if performed - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01581 2 or more estimations specified in item 1579 (SP) 01/08/1989 01582 2 or more estimations specified in item, 1580 (OP) 01/08/1989 01583 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01584 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01586 Microscopical examination for dermatophytes-- examination of material from one site (SP) 01/07/1982 01587 Microscopical examination for dermatophytes-- examination of material from one site (OP) 01/07/1982 01588 Microscopical examination for dermatophytes-- examination of material from two or more sites (SP) 01/07/1982 01589 Microscopical examination for dermatophytes-- examination of material from two or more sites (OP) 01/07/1982 01590 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (e.g. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more estimation on 1 specimen (SP) 01/08/1989 01591 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from - pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (e.g. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more estimation on 1 specimen (OP) 01/08/1989 01592 1 or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1590 on 2 or more specimens within any 1 day (SP) 01/08/1989 01593 1 or more estimations of blood gases as specified in item 1591 on 2 or more specimens within any 1 day (OP) 01/08/1989 01595 Calculus, analysis of 1 or more (SP) 01/08/1989 01596 Calculus, analysis of 1 or more (OP) 30.90 1598 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any service specified in item 1712, 1714 or 1716, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances - 1 or more assays (SP) 01/08/1989 01598 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 1712, 1714 and 1716, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances - one or more assays.(S) 01/08/1989 01599 Drug or chemical assays - including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any service specified in item 1713, 1715 or 1717, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances - 1 or more assays (OP) 01/08/1989 01601 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material other than blood, from one or more sites, obtained directly from a patient, and excluding material from cultures, wet film, including differential cell count if performed - one or more examinations when requested by another practitioner. (SP) 01/11/1988 01602 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material other than blood, from one or more sites, obtained directly from a patient, and excluding material from cultures, wet film, including differential cell count if performed - one or more examinations when requested by another practitioner. (PP) 01/11/1988 01603 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material other than blood, from one or more sites, obtained directly from a patient, and excluding material from cultures, wet film, including differential cell count if performed - one or more examinations when requested by another practitioner. (OP) 01/11/1988 01604 Microscopical examination of exudate by dark ground illumination for Treponema pallidum (SP) 01/07/1982 01605 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material other than blood, from one or more sites, obtained directly from a patient, and excluding material from cultures, wet film, including differential cell count if performed - one or more examinations when requested by another practitioner. (RP) 01/11/1988 01606 Microscopical examination of exudate by dark ground illumination for Treponema pallidum (OP) 01/07/1982 01607 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material from one or more sites, other than blood, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - examination for dermatophytes or parasites or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains excluding services specified in items 1629, 1635 or 1671, and including any services specified in item 1601 - one or more examinations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01608 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material from one or more sites, other than blood, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - examination for dermatophytes or parasites or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains excluding services specified in items 1630, 1639 or 1672, and including any services specified in item 1602 - one or more examinations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01609 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (SP) 01/02/1984 01610 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (OP) 01/02/1984 01611 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (HP) 01/07/1982 01612 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (SP) 01/02/1984 01613 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (OP) 01/02/1984 01614 Cultural examination of material other than urine for aerobic micro-organisms (including fungi) with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (HP) 01/07/1982 01615 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (SP) 01/02/1984 01616 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (OP) 01/02/1984 01617 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material from one or more sites, other than blood, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - examination for dermatophytes or parasites or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains excluding services specified in items 1631, 1642 or 1675, and including any services specified in item 1603 - one or more examinations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01618 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from one site (HP) 01/07/1982 01619 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (SP) 01/02/1984 01620 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (OP) 01/02/1984 01621 Cultural examination of material other than blood or urine for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms using an anaerobic atmosphere for the culture of anaerobes, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains, selective media or sensitivity testing or any two or more of those procedures-- examination of material from two or more sites where processed independently (HP) 01/07/1982 01622 Cultural examination for mycobacteria-- each specimen (SP) 01/07/1982 01623 Cultural examination for mycobacteria-- each specimen (OP) 01/07/1982 01624 Microscopic examination including serial examinations of material from one or more sites, other than blood, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - examination for dermatophytes or parasites or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains excluding services specified in items 1632, 1643 or 1677, and including any services specified in item 1605 - one or more examinations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01627 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programmes - each assay to a maximum of 4 assays within any 28 day period (SP) 01/08/1989 01628 Drug assays - including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programmes - each assay to a maximum of 4 assays within any 28 day period (OP) 01/08/1989 01629 Microbial (including fungal and parasitic) antigens not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule, identification by immunological method or methods of presence or absence in material obtained directly from a patient, excluding urine and material from cultures - identification of one antigen. (SP) 01/11/1988 01630 Microbial (including fungal and parasitic) antigens not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule, identification by immunological method or methods of presence or absence in material obtained directly from a patient, excluding urine and material from cultures - identification of one antigen. (PP) 01/11/1988 01631 Microbial (including fungal and parasitic) antigens not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule, identification by immunological method or methods of presence or absence in material obtained directly from a patient, excluding urine and material from cultures - identification of one antigen. (OP) 01/11/1988 01632 Microbial (including fungal and parasitic) antigens not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule, identification by immunological method or methods of presence or absence in material obtained directly from a patient, excluding urine and material from cultures - identification of one antigen. (RP) 01/11/1988 01633 Blood culture, including sub-culture, using both aerobic and anaerobic media, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains or sensitivity testing or relevant stains and sensitivity testing, but not involving organism identification-- each set of cultures to a maximum of three sets (SP) 01/02/1984 01634 Blood culture, including sub-culture, using both aerobic and anaerobic media, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains or sensitivity testing or relevant stains and sensitivity testing, but not involving organism identification-- each set of cultures to a maximum of three sets (OP) 01/02/1984 01635 Identification of two or more antigens specified in item 1629. (SP) 01/11/1988 01636 Blood culture, including sub-culture, using both aerobic and anaerobic media, with, where indicated, the use of relevant stains or sensitivity testing or relevant stains and sensitivity testing, but not involving organism identification-- each set of cultures to a maximum of three sets (HP) 01/07/1982 01637 Screening test for mycoplasma or ureaplasma or both (SP) 01/07/1982 01638 Screening test for mycoplasma or ureaplasma or both (OP) 01/07/1982 01639 Identification of two or more antigens specified in item 1630. (PP) 01/11/1988 01640 Coagulase test for organism identification by slide or tube method, not being a test conducted in conjunction with a service specified in Item 1644, 1647, 1661 or 1664 that is performed for the purpose of identifying the same organism (SP) 01/07/1982 01641 Coagulase test for organism identification by slide or tube method, not being a test conducted in conjunction with a service specified in Item 1645, 1648, 1662 or 1665 that is performed for the purpose of identifying the same organism (OP) 01/07/1982 01642 Identification of two or more antigens specified in item 1631. (OP) 01/11/1988 01643 Identification of two or more antigens specified in item 1632. (RP) 01/11/1988 01644 Identification of pathogenic microorganisms other than M tuberculosis, using biochemical tests or other special techniques involving sub-culture or biochemical tests and other special techniques involving sub-culture-- identification of one organism (SP) 01/07/1982 01645 Identification of pathogenic microorganisms other than M tuberculosis, using biochemical tests or other special techniques involving sub-culture or biochemical tests and other special techniques involving sub-culture-- identification of one organism (OP) 01/07/1982 01646 Cultural examination including serial cultures (eg of faeces or sputum) to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, in material obtained directly from a patient, other than blood or urine, including all tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen, and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in items 1629 and 1635 - examination of material from one or more sites. (SP) 01/11/1988 01647 Identification of two or more organisms, excluding M tuberculosis, by the method referred to in Item 1644 (SP) 01/07/1982 01648 Identification of two or more organisms, excluding M tuberculosis, by the method referred to in Item 1645 (OP) 01/07/1982 01649 Cultural examination including serial cultures (eg of faeces or sputum) to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, in material obtained directly from a patient, other than blood or urine, including all tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen, and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in items 1630 and 1639 - examination of material from one or more sites. (PP) 01/11/1988 01650 Cultural examination including serial cultures (eg of faeces or sputum) to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, in material obtained directly from a patient, other than blood or urine, including all tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen, and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in items 1631 and 1642 - examination of material from one or more sites. (OP) 01/11/1988 01651 Cultural examination including serial cultures (eg of faeces or sputum) to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, in material obtained directly from a patient, other than blood or urine, including all tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen, and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in items 1632 and 1643 - examination of material from one or more sites. (RP) 01/11/1988 01652 Microbiological examination consisting of items 1607 and 1646. (SP) 01/11/1988 01653 Microbiological examination consisting of items 1608 and 1649. (PP) 01/11/1988 01654 Microbiological examination consisting of items 16 17 and 1650. (OP) 01/11/1988 01655 Microbiological examination consisting of items 1624 and 1651. (RP) 01/11/1988 01656 Blood culture to determine the ·presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - all cultures performed within any three day period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01657 Blood culture to determine the ·presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - all cultures performed within any three day period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01658 Blood culture to determine the ·presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - all cultures performed within any three day period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01659 Blood culture to determine the ·presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - all cultures performed within any three day period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01661 Identification of pathogenic microorganisms using a serological technique (including the immunofluorescent or immunoenzymic method)- a procedure involving one technique (SP) 01/07/1982 01662 Identification of pathogenic microorganisms using a serological technique (including the immunofluorescent or immunoenzymic method)- a procedure involving one technique (OP) 01/07/1982 01664 Two or more of any procedures of a kind referred to in Item 1661 using different techniques (SP) 01/07/1982 01665 Two or more of any procedures of a kind referred to in Item 1662 using different techniques (OP) 01/07/1982 01668 Anaerobic culture of urine obtained by suprapubic aspiration of the bladder where previous aerobic urine culture is negative, plus microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (not covered by Item 1673, 1674 or 1676) (SP) 01/02/1984 01669 Anaerobic culture of urine obtained by suprapubic aspiration of the bladder where previous aerobic urine culture is negative, plus microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (not covered by Item 1673, 1674 or 1676) (OP) 01/02/1984 01670 Anaerobic culture of urine obtained by suprapubic aspiration of the bladder where previous aerobic urine culture is negative, plus microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (not covered by Item 1673, 1674 or 1676) (HP) 01/07/1982 01671 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item). (SP) 01/11/1988 01672 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item). (PP) 01/11/1988 01673 Microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (SP) 01/02/1984 01674 Microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (OP) 01/02/1984 01675 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item). (OP) 01/11/1988 01676 Microscopical examination of urine, with cell count, relevant stains (if indicated), aerobic cultural examination and colony count of micro-organisms (not being a service to which Item 1682 or 1683 applies), together with sensitivity testing (where indicated) and general examination for one or more of pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone and bile pigments (HP) 01/07/1982 01677 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item). (RP) 01/11/1988 01678 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (SP) 01/11/1988 01679 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (PP) 01/11/1988 01680 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (OP) 01/11/1988 01681 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (RP) 01/11/1988 01682 Microscopical examination of urine and simple culture by means of dip slide or microbiological kit test (SP) 01/07/1982 01683 Microscopical examination of urine and simple culture by means of dip slide or microbiological kit test (where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner) (OP) 01/07/1982 01684 Two estimations specified in item 1678. (SP) 01/11/1988 01685 Two estimations specified in item 1679. (PP) 01/11/1988 01686 Two estimations specified in item 1680. (OP) 01/11/1988 01687 Microscopical examination of faeces or body fluids for parasites, cysts or ova, with or without simple stains or concentration techniques (SP) 01/07/1982 01688 Microscopical examination of faeces or body fluids for parasites, cysts or ova, with or without simple stains or concentration techniques (OP) 01/07/1982 01689 Two estimations specified in item 1681. (RP) 01/11/1988 01690 Three estimations specified in item 1678. (SP) 01/11/1988 01691 Three estimations specified in item 1679. (PP) 01/11/1988 01692 Three estimations specified in item 1680. (OP) 01/11/1988 01693 Identification of helminths (SP) 01/07/1982 01694 Identification of helminths (OP) 01/07/1982 01695 Three estimations specified in item 1681. (RP) 01/11/1988 01696 Four estimations specified in item 1678. (SP) 01/11/1988 01697 Four estimations specified in item 1679.· (PP) 01/11/1988 01698 Four estimations specified in item 1680. (OP) 01/11/1988 01699 Four estimations specified in item 1681. (RP) 01/11/1988 01700 Five estimations specified in item 1678 . (SP) 01/11/1988 01701 Five estimations specified in item 1679 . (PP) 01/11/1988 01702 Cultural examination for parasites, other than trichomonas-- culture of one parasite (SP) 01/07/1982 01703 Cultural examination for parasites, other than trichomonas-- culture of one parasite (OP) 01/07/1982 01704 Five estimations specified in item 1680 . (OP) 01/11/1988 01705 Cultural examination for parasites, other than trichomonas-- culture of two or more parasites (SP) 01/07/1982 01706 Cultural examination for parasites, other than trichomonas-- culture of two or more parasites (OP) 01/07/1982 01707 Five estimations specified in item 1681 . (RP) 01/11/1988 01708 Six or more estimations specified in item 1678 . (SP) 01/11/1988 01709 Six or more estimations specified in item 1679 . (PP) 01/11/1988 01710 Six or more estimations specified in item 1680 . (OP) 01/11/1988 01711 Six or more estimations specified in item 1681 . (RP) 01/11/1988 01712 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken and not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01713 Drug assay - quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken and not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01714 2 estimations specified in item 1712 (SP) 01/08/1989 01715 2 estimations specified in item 1713 (OP) 01/08/1989 01716 3 or more estimations specified in item 1712 (SP) 01/08/1989 01717 3 or more estimations specified in item 1713 (OP) 01/08/1989 01721 Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration of an antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agent by tube technique or by agar plate dilution-- one organism (SP) 01/07/1982 01722 Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration of an antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agent by tube technique or by agar plate dilution-- one organism (OP) 01/07/1982 01724 Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration of an antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agent by tube technique or by agar plate dilution-- two or more organisms (SP) 01/07/1982 01725 Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration of an antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agent by tube technique or by agar plate dilution-- two or more organisms (OP) 01/07/1982 01726 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio, palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid - 1 or more examinations or estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01727 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio, palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid - 1 or more examinations or estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01728 Herpes simplex virus, one or more types, investigation for, in material obtained directly from a patient, by one or more cultural methods, including any immuno-logical tests for herpes infection on serum or other body fluid, or on other material obtained directly from a patient, and including any services specified in items 1629 and 1635. (SP) 01/11/1988 01729 Herpes simplex virus, one or more types, investigation for, in material obtained directly from a patient, by one or more cultural methods, including any immuno-logical tests for herpes infection on serum or other body fluid, or on other material obtained directly from a patient, and including any services specified in items 1630 and 1639. (PP) 01/11/1988 01730 Herpes simplex virus, one or more types, investigation for, in material obtained directly from a patient, by one or more cultural methods, including any immuno-logical tests for herpes infection on serum or other body fluid, or on other material obtained directly from a patient, and including any services specified in items 1631 and 1642. (OP) 01/11/1988 01731 Herpes simplex virus, one or more types, investigation for, in material obtained directly from a patient, by one or more cultural methods, including any immuno-logical tests for herpes infection on serum or other body fluid, or on other material obtained directly from a patient, and including any services specified in items 1632 and 1642. (RP) 01/11/1988 01732 Detection of substances inhibitory to micro-organisms in a body fluid (including urine) (SP) 01/07/1982 01733 Detection of substances inhibitory to micro-organisms in a body fluid (including urine) (OP) 01/07/1982 01734 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, or the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase or lipoprotein electrophoresis (only when the Cholesterol is >6.5mmol/l and Triglyceride >3.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidemia), including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity - 1 examination to a maximum of 2 examinations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 01735 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, or the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase or lipoprotein electrophoresis (only when the Cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/l and Triglyceride >3.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidemia), including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity - 1 examination to a maximum of 2 examinations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 01736 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of concurrently collected, or collected within a 28 day period, serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin, or of total relevant enzyme activity - 2 or more examinations (SP) 01/08/1989 01737 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of concurrently collected, or collected within a 28 day period, serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin, or of total relevant enzyme activity - 2 or more examinations (OP) 01/08/1989 01738 Alpha-feto protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 macroglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, C-1 esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Ferritin (unless specified in item 1752), Haptoglobins, Microalbumin (in proven diabetes mellitus), Prealbumin, Prostate Specific Antigen, Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Transferrin (unless specified in item 1752) and, in the follow-up of proven malignancy, Mucin-like carcinoma associated antigen, CA-125 antigen, CA-19.9 antigen, CA-15.3 antigen, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Mammary serum antigen, Neuron specific enolase, SCC Related antigen, Thyroglobulin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01739 Alpha-feto protein, Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Alpha-2 macroglobulin, beta-2 microglobulin, C-1 esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Ferritin (unless specified in item 1753), Haptoglobins, Microalbumin (in proven diabetes mellitus), Prealbumin, Prostate Specific Antigen, Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Transferrin (unless specified in item 1753) and, in the follow up of proven malignancy, Mucin-like carcinoma associated antigen, CA-125 antigen, CA-19.9 antigen, CA-15.3 antigen, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Mammary serum antigen, Neuron specific enolase, SCC Related antigen, Thyroglobulin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01740 2 or more estimations specified in item 1738 (SP) 01/08/1989 01741 2 or more estimations specified in item 1739 (OP) 01/08/1989 01742 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01743 Quantitative assay of an antibiotic or a chemotherapeutic agent in a body fluid (including urine) (SP) 01/07/1982 01744 Quantitative assay of an antibiotic or a chemotherapeutic agent in a body fluid (including urine) (OP) 01/07/1982 01745 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01746 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01747 Serological tests for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Each test to a maximum of two tests. (SP) 01/11/1984 01748 Serological tests for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Each test to a maximum of two tests. (OP) 01/11/1984 01749 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01752 Iron studies consisting of quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin or iron binding capacity and ferritin (SP) 01/08/1989 01753 Iron studies consisting of quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin or iron binding capacity and ferritin (OP) 01/08/1989 01754 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, in serum, urine or either body fluid, estimation of inhibitory concentration or bactericidal titre including any services specified in item 1742 - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01755 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, in serum, urine or either body fluid, estimation of inhibitory concentration or bactericidal titre including any services specified in item 1745 - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01756 Agglutination tests (screening)-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01757 Agglutination tests (screening)-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01758 Agglutination tests (screening) -- two or more tests (SP) 01/07/1982 01759 Agglutination tests (screening) -- two or more tests (OP) 01/07/1982 01760 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- one antigen (SP) 01/07/1982 01761 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- one antigen (OP) 01/07/1982 01762 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, in serum, urine or either body fluid, estimation of inhibitory concentration or bactericidal titre including any services specified in item 1746 - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01763 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- second to sixth antigen-- each antigen (SP) 01/07/1982 01764 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- second to sixth antigen-- each antigen (OP) 01/07/1982 01765 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, in serum, urine or either body fluid, estimation of inhibitory concentration or bactericidal titre including any services specified in item 1749 - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01766 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- each antigen in excess of six (SP) 01/07/1982 01767 Agglutination tests (quantitative) , including those for enteric fever and brucellosis-- each antigen in excess of six (OP) 01/07/1982 01768 Serum B12, serum folate - 1 or more estimations within any 28 day period (SP) 01/08/1989 01769 Serum B12, serum folate - 1 or more estimations within any 28 day period (OP) 01/08/1989 01770 Red cell folate and serum B12 and, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 01771 Red cell folate and serum B12 and, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 01772 Flocculation test, including V.D.R.L., Kahn, Kline or similar tests-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01773 Flocculation test, including V.D.R.L., Kahn, Kline or similar tests-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01775 Flocculation test, including V.D.R.L., Kahn, Kline or similar tests-- two or more tests (SP) 01/07/1982 01776 Flocculation test, including V.D.R.L., Kahn, Kline or similar tests-- two or more tests (OP) 01/07/1982 01780 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - 1 or more estimations within any 6 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 01781 Complement fixation tests-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01782 Complement fixation tests-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01783 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E - 1 or more estimations within any 6 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 01784 Complement fixation tests - each test in excess of one (SP) 5.10 01/03/1984 01784 Complement fixation tests-- each test in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01785 Complement fixation tests - each test in excess of one (OP) 3.85 01/03/1984 01785 Complement fixation tests-- each test in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01786 Vitamin D or D fractions - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01787 Vitamin D or D fractions - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01791 Acetoacetate, alcohol, aminoacids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, betahydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cystine (cysteine), total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, neonatal bilirubin (1 or more fractions), oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, zinc - 1 quantitative estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01792 Acetoacetate, alcohol, aminoacids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, betahydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cystine (cysteine), total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, neonatal bilirubin (1 or more fractions), oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, zinc - 1 quantitative estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01793 Fluorescent serum antibody test (FTA test, FTA-- absorbed test or similar)-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01794 Fluorescent serum antibody test (FTA test, FTA-- absorbed test or similar)-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01795 2 or more estimations specified in item 1791 (SP) 01/08/1989 01796 Each test referred to in Item 1793 in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01797 Each test referred to in Item 1794 in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01798 2 or more estimations specified in item 1792 (OP) 01/08/1989 01801 Identification of paraprotein or suspected paraprotein, the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1371 or 1807), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - one or more procedures. (SP) 01/11/1988 01802 Identification of paraprotein or suspected paraprotein, the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1373 or 1810), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - one or more procedures. (PP) 01/11/1988 01803 Identification of paraprotein or suspected paraprotein, the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1375 or 1811), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - one or more procedures. (OP) 01/11/1988 01804 Identification of paraprotein or suspected paraprotein, the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1377 or 1812), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - one or more procedures. (RP) 01/11/1988 01805 Haemagglutination tests-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01806 Haemagglutination tests-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01807 Immunoglobulins G, A, M, D or sub-classes thereof, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of one immunoglobin. (SP) 01/11/1988 01808 Haemagglutination tests-- each test in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01809 Haemagglutination tests-- each test in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01810 Immunoglobulins G, A, M, D or sub-classes thereof, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of one immunoglobin. (PP) 01/11/1988 01811 Immunoglobulins G, A, M, D or sub-classes thereof, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of one immunoglobin. (OP) 01/11/1988 01812 Immunoglobulins G, A, M, D or sub-classes thereof, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of one immunoglobin. (RP) 01/11/1988 01813 Two estimations specified in item 1807. (SP) 01/11/1988 01814 Two estimations specified in item 1810. (PP) 01/11/1988 01815 Two estimations specified in item 1811. (OP) 01/11/1988 01816 Two estimations specified in item 1812. (RP) 01/11/1988 01817 Three or more estimations specified in item 1807. (SP) 01/11/1988 01818 Three or more estimations specified in item 181. (PP) 01/11/1988 01819 Three or more estimations specified in item 1811. (OP) 01/11/1988 01820 Three or more estimations specified in item 1812. (RP) 01/11/1988 01821 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01822 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01823 Haemagglutination inhibition tests-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01824 Haemagglutination inhibition tests-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01825 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01826 Haemagglutination inhibition tests-- each test in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01827 Haemagglutination inhibition tests-- each test in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01828 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01829 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - one test for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01830 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - one test for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01831 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - one test for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01832 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - one test for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01833 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - more than one test for single or multiple allergens, including any services specified in item 1829, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period. (SP) 01/11/1988 01834 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - more than one test for single or multiple allergens, including any services specified in item 1830, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period. (PP) 01/11/1988 01835 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - more than one test for single or multiple allergens, including any services specified in item 1831, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period. (OP) 01/11/1988 01836 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - more than one test for single or multiple allergens, including any services specified in item 1832, with a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period. (RP) 01/11/1988 01837 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (SP) 01/11/1988 01838 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (PP) 01/11/1988 01839 Antistreptolysin O titre or similar test, qualitative, not associated with Item 1843 or 1846 (SP) 01/07/1982 01840 Antistreptolysin O titre or similar test, qualitative, not associated with Item 1844 or 1847 (OP) 01/07/1982 01841 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (OP) 01/11/1988 01842 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of one antibody. (RP) 01/11/1988 01843 Antistreptolysin O titre test, anti-desoxyribonuclease B titre test or similar test (quantitative) -- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 01844 Antistreptolysin O titre test, anti-desoxyribonuclease B titre test or similar test (quantitative) -- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 01845 Two estimations specified in item 1837. (SP) 01/11/1988 01846 Antistreptolysin O titre test, anti-desoxyribonuclease B titre test or similar test (quantitative) -- two or more tests (SP) 01/07/1982 01847 Antistreptolysin O titre test, anti-desoxyribonuclease B titre test or similar test (quantitative) -- two or more tests (OP) 01/07/1982 01848 Two estimations specified in item 1838. (PP) 01/11/1988 01849 Two estimations specified in item 1841. (OP) 01/11/1988 01850 Two estimations specified in item 1842. (RP) 01/11/1988 01851 Total and differential cell count on any body fluid (SP) 01/07/1982 01852 Total and differential cell count on any body fluid (OP) 01/07/1982 01853 Three estimations specified in item 1837. (SP) 01/11/1988 01854 Three estimations specified in item 1838. (PP) 01/11/1988 01855 Three estimations specified in item 1841. (OP) 01/11/1988 01856 Three estimations specified in item 1842. (RP) 01/11/1988 01857 Four estimations specified in item 1837. (SP) 01/11/1988 01858 Autogenous vaccine, preparation of-- each organism (SP) 01/07/1982 01859 Autogenous vaccine, preparation of-- each organism (OP) 01/07/1982 01860 Four estimations specified in item 1838. (PP) 01/11/1988 01861 Four estimations specified in item 1841. (OP) 01/11/1988 01862 Four estimations specified in item 1842. (RP) 01/11/1988 01863 Five estimations specified in item 1837. (SP) 01/11/1988 01864 Five estimations specified in item 1838. (PP) 01/11/1988 01865 Five estimations specified in item 1841. (OP) 01/11/1988 01866 Five estimations specified in item 1842. (RP) 01/11/1988 01867 Six or more estimations specified in item 1837. (SP) 01/11/1988 01868 Six or more estimations specified in item 1838. (PP) 01/11/1988 01869 Six or more estimations specified in item 1841. (OP) 01/11/1988 01870 Six or more estimations specified in item 1842. (RP) 01/11/1988 01871 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 or more estimations within any 6 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 01872 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 or more estimations within any 6 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 01875 Complement - total and components - one or two quantitative estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 01876 Complement - total and components - one or two quantitative estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 01877 Immunoelectrophoresis using polyvalent antisera (SP) 01/07/1982 01878 Immunoelectrophoresis using polyvalent antisera (OP) 01/07/1982 01879 Complement - total and components - one or two quantitative estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 01880 Complement - total and components - one or two quantitative estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 01881 Three or four estimations specified in item 1875. (SP) 01/11/1988 01882 Three or four estimations specified in item 1876. (PP) 01/11/1988 01883 Three or four estimations specified in item 1879. (OP) 01/11/1988 01884 Immunoelectrophoresis using monovalent antiserum-- each antiserum (SP) 01/07/1982 01885 Immunoelectrophoresis using monovalent antiserum-- each antiserum (OP) 01/07/1982 01886 Three or four estimations specified in item 1880. (RP) 01/11/1988 01887 Five or more estimations specified in item 1875. (SP) 01/11/1988 01888 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation of by immunodiffusion or any other method-- estimation of one immunoglobulin (SP) 01/07/1982 01889 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation of by immunodiffusion or any other method-- estimation of one immunoglobulin (OP) 01/07/1982 01890 Five or more estimations specified in item 1876. (PP) 01/11/1988 01891 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation of by immunodiffusion or any other method-- estimation of each immunoglobulin in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01892 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation of by immunodiffusion or any other method-- estimation of each immunoglobulin in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01893 Five or more estimations specified in item 1879. (OP) 01/11/1988 01894 Five or more estimations specified in item 1880. (RP) 01/11/1988 01895 Blood lead estimation, other than for occupational health screening purposes, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 6 month period - each estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 01896 Blood lead estimation, other than for occupational health screening purposes, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 6 month period - each estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 01897 Immunoglobulin E, quantitative estimation of (SP) 01/07/1982 01898 Immunoglobulin E, quantitative estimation of (OP) 01/07/1982 01901 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests. (SP) 01/11/1988 01902 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests. (PP) 01/11/1988 01903 Radioallergosorbent tests for allergen identification-- identification of one to four allergens-- each allergen (SP) 01/07/1982 01904 Radioallergosorbent tests for allergen identification - identification of one to four allergens - each allergen (OP) 7.65 01/03/1984 01904 Radioallergosorbent tests for allergen identification-- identification of one to four allergens-- each allergen (OP) 01/07/1982 01905 Radioallergosorbent tests for allergen identification-- identification of each allergen in excess of four (SP) 01/07/1982 01906 Radioallergosorbent tests for allergen identification-- identification of each allergen in excess of four (OP) 01/07/1982 01907 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests. (OP) 01/11/1988 01908 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests. (RP) 01/11/1988 01909 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar and any test specified in the HAEMATOLOGY DIVISION of the Schedule). (SP) 01/11/1988 01910 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar and any test specified in the HAEMATOLOGY DIVISION of the Schedule). (PP) 01/11/1988 01911 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative (not associated with the service specified in Item 1918), detection of one antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01912 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative (not associated with the service specified in Item 1919), detection of one antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01913 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative (not associated with the service specified in Item 1918), detection of each antibody in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01914 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative(not associated with the service specified in Item 1919), detection of each antibody in excess of one (OP) 7.65 01/03/1984 01914 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative (not associated with the service specified in Item 1919), detection of each antibody in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01915 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar and any test specified in the HAEMATOLOGY DIVISION of the Schedule). (OP) 01/11/1988 01916 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar and any test specified in the HAEMATOLOGY DIVISION of the Schedule). (RP) 01/11/1988 01917 Leucocyte surface marker characterisation by irnmunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques - one to three subset markers. (SP) 01/11/1988 01918 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative and quantitative-- detection and estimation of each antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01919 Immunofluorescent detection of tissue antibodies, qualitative and quantitative-- detection and estimation of each antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01920 Leucocyte surface marker characterisation by irnmunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques - one to three subset markers. (PP) 01/11/1988 01921 Leucocyte surface marker characterisation by irnmunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques - one to three subset markers. (OP) 01/11/1988 01922 Leucocyte surface marker characterisation by irnmunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques - one to three subset markers. (RP) 01/11/1988 01923 Leucocyte surface markers as specified in item 1917 - four or more subset markers. (SP) 01/11/1988 01924 Complement fixation tests on human tissue antibodies-- one antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01925 Complement fixation tests on human tissue antibodies-- one antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01926 Complement fixation tests on human tissue antibodies-- each antibody in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01927 Complement fixation tests on human tissue antibodies - each antibody in excess of one (OP) 7.65 01/03/1984 01927 Complement fixation tests on human tissue antibodies-- each antibody in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01928 Leucocyte surface markers as specified in item 1920 - four or more subset markers. (PP) 01/11/1988 01929 Leucocyte surface markers as specified in item 1921 - four or more subset markers. (OP) 01/11/1988 01930 Leucocyte surface markers as specified in item 1922 - four or more subset markers. (RP) 01/11/1988 01931 HLA typing comprising A, B and C phenotypes. (SP) 01/11/1988 01932 HLA typing comprising A, B and C phenotypes. (PP) 01/11/1988 01933 HLA typing comprising A, B and C phenotypes. (OP) 01/11/1988 01934 HLA typing comprising A, B and C phenotypes. (RP) 01/11/1988 01935 Latex flocculation test-- qualitative, quantitative or qualitative and quantitative (SP) 01/07/1982 01936 Latex flocculation test-- qualitative, quantitative or qualitative and quantitative (OP) 01/07/1982 01937 HLA typing, DR phenotype. (SP) 01/11/1988 01938 HLA typing, DR phenotype. (PP) 01/11/1988 01939 HLA typing, DR phenotype. (OP) 01/11/1988 01940 HLA typing, DR phenotype. (RP) 01/11/1988 01941 Rose Waaler test, quantitative, using sheep cells (SP) 01/07/1982 01942 Rose Waaler test, quantitative, using sheep cells (OP) 01/07/1982 01943 Modified Rose Waaler test using stabilised sheep cells, not associated with Item 1941 (SP) 01/07/1982 01944 Modified Rose Waaler test using stabilised sheep cells, not associated with Item 1942 (OP) 7.65 01/03/1984 01944 Modified Rose Waaler test using stabilised sheep cells, not associated with Item 1942 (OP) 01/07/1982 01945 IILA typing, one or more antigens. (SP) 01/11/1988 01946 IILA typing, one or more antigens. (PP) 01/11/1988 01947 IILA typing, one or more antigens. (OP) 01/11/1988 01948 Lupus erythematosus cells, preparation and examination of film for (SP) 01/07/1982 01949 Lupus erythematosus cells, preparation and examination of film for (OP) 01/07/1982 01950 IILA typing, one or more antigens. (RP) 01/11/1988 01951 Mantoux test. (SP) 01/11/1988 01952 Mantoux test. (PP) 01/11/1988 01953 Mantoux test. (OP) 01/11/1988 01954 Mantoux test. (RP) 01/11/1988 01955 Tanned erythrocyte haemagglutination test for tissue antibodies-- one antibody (SP) 01/07/1982 01956 Tanned erythrocyte haemagglutination test for tissue antibodies-- one antibody (OP) 01/07/1982 01957 Tanned erythrocyte haemagglutination test for tissue antibodies-- each antibody in excess of one (SP) 01/07/1982 01958 Tanned erythrocyte haemagglutination test for tissue antibodies-- each antibody in excess of one (OP) 01/07/1982 01959 Porphyrins (1 or more fractions), Catecholamines (1 or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Metanephrines, Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 01960 Porphyrins (1 or more fractions), Catecholamines (1 or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Metanephrines, Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) - quantitative including any qualitative estimations - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 01963 Faecal fat, Breath Hydrogen measurements in response to loading with disaccharides - 1 or more quantitative estimations within any 28 day period (SP) 01/08/1989 01964 Faecal fat, Breath Hydrogen measurements in response to loading with disaccharides - 1 or more quantitative estimations within any 28 day period (OP) 01/08/1989 01965 Leucocyte fractionation as preliminary test to specific tests of leucocyte function-- by density gradient centrifugation or any other method (SP) 01/07/1982 01966 Leucocyte fractionation as preliminary test to specific tests of leucocyte function-- by density gradient centrifugation or any other method (OP) 01/07/1982 01969 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements - assay of 1 or 2 enzymes (SP) 01/08/1989 01970 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements - assay of 1 or 2 enzymes (OP) 01/08/1989 01971 Neutrophil or monocyte tests for phagocytic activity-- visual techniques (SP) 01/07/1982 01972 Neutrophil or monocyte tests for phagocytic activity-- visual techniques (OP) 01/07/1982 01973 Neutrophil or monocyte function tests for phagocytic activity-- radioactive techniques (SP) 01/07/1982 01974 Neutrophil or monocyte function tests for phagocytic activity-- radioactive techniques (OP) 01/07/1982 01975 Assay of 3 to 5 enzymes as specified in item 1969 (SP) 01/08/1989 01976 Assay of 3 to 5 enzymes as specified in item 1970 (OP) 01/08/1989 01977 Assay of 6 or more enzymes as specified in item 1969 (SP) 01/08/1989 01978 Assay of 6 or more enzymes as specified in item 1970 (OP) 01/08/1989 01981 Lymphocyte cell count-- E. rosette technique or similar (SP) 01/07/1982 01982 Lymphocyte cell count-- E. rosette technique or similar (OP) 01/07/1982 01983 Thyroid function tests, including thyrotrophin (TSH) and at least 1 or more of the following tests - free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin (SP) 01/08/1989 01984 Thyroid function tests, including thyrotrophin (TSH) and at least 1 or more of the following tests - free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin (OP) 01/08/1989 01985 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones (SP) 01/08/1989 01986 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones (OP) 01/08/1989 01987 B lymphocyte cell count-- by immunofluorescence or immunoperoxidase (SP) 01/07/1982 01988 B lymphocyte cell count-- by immunofluorescence or immunoperoxidase (OP) 01/07/1982 01989 Growth hormone suppression by glucose loading, Growth hormone stimulation by exercise, Dexamethasone suppression test, L-Dopa stimulation of growth hormone, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist - 1 or more procedures (SP) 01/11/1990 01990 Growth hormone suppression by glucose loading, Growth hormone stimulation by exercise, Dexamethasone suppression test, L-Dopa stimulation of growth hormone, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist - one or more procedures. (GP) 01/11/1990 01991 Gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test, Synacthen stimulation test, Glucagon stimulation test with C-peptide measurement, Pentagastrin stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release, Secretin stimulation of gastrin release, Insulin hypoglycaemia, Arginine infusion, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist - 1 procedure (SP) 01/11/1990 01992 Gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test, Synacthen stimulation test, Glucagon stimulation test with C-peptide measurement, Pentagastrin stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release, Secretin stimulation of gastrin release, Insulin hypoglycaemia, Arginine infusion, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist - one procedure. (GP) 01/11/1990 01993 Two or more procedures specified in item 1991. (SP) 01/11/1990 01994 Two or more procedures specified in item 1992. (GP) 01/11/1990 01995 Lymphocyte function test-- visual transformation (SP) 01/07/1982 01996 Lymphocyte function test-- visual transformation (OP) 01/07/1982 01997 Lymphocyte function test-- radioactive techniques (SP) 01/07/1982 01998 Lymphocyte function test-- radioactive techniques (OP) 01/07/1982 02001 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions. (SP) 01/11/1988 02002 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions. (PP) 01/11/1988 02003 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions. (OP) 01/11/1988 02004 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions. (RP) 01/11/1988 02005 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination. (SP) 01/11/1988 02006 Tissue group typing (HLA phenotyping) (SP) 01/07/1982 02007 Tissue group typing (HLA phenotyping) (OP) 01/07/1982 02008 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination. (PP) 01/11/1988 02009 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination. (OP) 01/11/1988 02010 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination. (RP) 01/11/1988 02011 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination. (SP) 01/11/1988 02012 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination. (PP) 01/11/1988 02013 Mantoux, Schick, Casoni or similar test, not being a test covered by Item 987 or 989 (SP) 01/07/1982 02014 Mantoux, Schick, Casoni or similar test, not being a test covered by Item 987 or 989 (OP) 7.65 01/03/1984 02014 Mantoux, Schick, Casoni or similar test, not being a test covered by Item 987 or 989 (OP) 01/07/1982 02015 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination. (OP) 01/11/1988 02016 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination. (RP) 01/11/1988 02017 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination. (SP) 01/11/1988 02018 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination. (PP) 01/11/1988 02019 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination. (OP) 01/11/1988 02020 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination. (RP) 01/11/1988 02021 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of: ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-Deoxycortisol, Dihydrotestosterone, FSH, Gastrin, Glucagon, Growth hormone, Human Placental Lactogen, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, Somatomedin C(IgF1), free or total Testosterone, TSH (where not requested as part of a thyroid function test), Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, Vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone) - 1 estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 02022 Skin sensitivity-- induction and detection of sensitivity to chemical antigens (SP) 01/07/1982 02023 Skin sensitivity-- induction and detection of sensitivity to chemical antigens (OP) 01/07/1982 02024 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of: ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, C-peptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-Deoxycortisol, Dihydrotestosterone, FSH, Gastrin, Glucagon, Growth hormone, Human Placental Lactogen, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, Somatomedin C(IgF1), free or total Testosterone, TSH (where not requested as part of a thyroid function test), Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, Vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone) - 1 estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 02025 2 estimations specified in item 2021 (SP) 01/08/1989 02026 2 estimations specified in item 2024 (OP) 01/08/1989 02027 3 estimations specified in item 2021 (SP) 01/08/1989 02028 3 estimations specified in item 2024 (OP) 01/08/1989 02029 4 estimations specified in item 2021 (SP) 01/08/1989 02030 4 estimations specified in item 2024 (OP) 01/08/1989 02031 5 estimations specified in item 2021 (SP) 01/08/1989 02032 5 estimations specified in item 2024 (OP) 01/08/1989 02033 6 or more estimations specified in item 2021 (SP) 01/08/1989 02034 6 or more estimations specified in item 2024 (OP) 01/08/1989 02037 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - 1 or more assays (SP) 01/08/1989 02038 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast carcinoma or subsequent lesion in the breast or metastasis from a breast carcinoma - 1 or more assays (OP) 01/08/1989 02039 HDL Cholesterol, estimation of, in patients with serum cholesterol 5.5mmol/l or those on prescribed lipid lowering drugs - each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02040 HDL cholesterol, estimation of, in patients with serum cholesterol 5.5mmol/l or those on prescribed lipid lowering drugs - each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 02041 Histopathology examination of biopsy material-- processing of one or more paraffin blocks, with all appropriate stains and provision of professional opinion (SP) 01/07/1982 02042 Histopathology examination of biopsy material-- processing of one or more paraffin blocks, with all appropriate stains and provision of professional opinion (OP) 01/07/1982 02043 Glycosylated haemoglobin only when performed in the management of established diabetes - each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02044 Glycosylated haemoglobin only when performed in the management of established diabetes - each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 02048 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material performed at the pathologist's laboratory and confirmatory histopathology examination of this material after the frozen section using all appropriate stains (SP) 01/07/1982 02049 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material performed at the pathologist's laboratory and confirmatory histopathology examination of this material after the frozen section using all appropriate stains (OP) 01/07/1982 02051 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations . (SP) 01/11/1988 02052 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations . (PP) 01/11/1988 02053 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations . (OP) 01/11/1988 02054 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations . (RP) 01/11/1988 02055 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations. (SP) 01/11/1988 02056 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material performed at a distance of one or more kilometres from the pathologist's laboratory and confirmatory histopathology examination of this material after the frozen section using all appropriate stains (SP) 01/07/1982 02057 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material performed at a distance of one or more kilometres from the pathologist's laboratory and confirmatory histopathology examination of this material after the frozen section using all appropriate stains (OP) 01/07/1982 02058 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations. (PP) 01/11/1988 02059 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations. (OP) 01/11/1988 02060 Immunofluorescent investigation of biopsy specimen, including any other histopathology examination of the biopsy specimen and any histopathology examination of tissue obtained from the patient at the time the tissue subject to immunofluorescent investigation was obtained (SP) 01/07/1982 02061 Immunofluorescent investigation of biopsy specimen, including any other histopathology examination of the biopsy specimen and any histopathology examination of tissue obtained from the patient at the time the tissue subject to immunofluorescent investigation was obtained (OP) 01/07/1982 02062 Electron microscopy examination of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination of that tissue obtained from the one patient at the one time. (SP) 01/11/1984 02063 Electron microscopy examination of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination of that tissue obtained from the one patient at the one time. (OP) 01/11/1984 02064 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - one or more examinations. (RP) 01/11/1988 02065 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, urine, washings or brushings not specified in item 2055 and any histopathological service performed - one or more examinations. (SP) 01/11/1988 02066 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, urine, washings or brushings not specified in item 2058 and any histopathological service performed - one or more examinations. (PP) 01/11/1988 02067 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, urine, washings or brushings not specified in item 2059 and any histopathological service performed - one or more examinations. (OP) 01/11/1988 02068 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, urine, washings or brushings not specified in item 2064 and any histopathological service performed - one or more examinations. (RP) 01/11/1988 02069 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues. (SP) 01/11/1988 02070 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues. (PP) 01/11/1988 02071 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues. (OP) 01/11/1988 02072 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues. (RP) 01/11/1988 02073 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist, or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance. (SP) 01/11/1988 02074 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist, or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance. (PP) 01/11/1988 02075 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist, or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance. (OP) 01/11/1988 02076 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist, or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance. (RP) 01/11/1988 02081 Cytological examination for pathological change of smears from cervix and vagina, skin or mucous membrane, excluding nasal smears for cell count covered by Item 1545, 1546, 1548 or 1549-- each examination (SP) 01/07/1982 02082 Cytological examination for pathological change of smears from cervix and vagina, skin or mucous membrane, excluding nasal smears for cell count covered by Item 1545, 1546, 1548 or 1549-- each examination (OP) 01/07/1982 02083 Microscopic examination of material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - wet film, including differential cell count if performed, examination for dermatophytes or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains - 1 or more examinations (SP) 01/08/1989 02084 Microscopic examination of material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures - wet film, including differential cell count if performed, examination for dermatophytes or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains - 1 or more examinations (OP) 01/08/1989 02085 Microscopic examination of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques including the use of appropriate stains, to a maximum of 3 estimations taken on separate days including any service specified in item 2083 - each estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 02086 Microscopic examination of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques including the use of appropriate stains, to a maximum of 3 estimations taken on separate days including any service specified in item 2084 - each estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 02087 The cultural examination and microscopical examination when indicated (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2083 - 1 or more sites (SP) 01/08/1989 02088 The cultural examination and microscopical examination when indicated (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2084 - 1 or more sites (OP) 01/08/1989 02089 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from the following sites - skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), or specimens of sputum (except when part of item 2119), including pathogenic identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2083 or 2087 - 1 or more examinations on 1 or more specimens (SP) 01/08/1989 02090 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from the following sites: skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), or specimens of sputum (except where part of item 2120), including pathogenic identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2084 or 2088 - 1 or more examinations on 1 or more specimens (OP) 01/08/1989 02091 Cytological examination for malignant cells-- examination of sputum, urine, bronchial secretion, cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid or any similar fluid-- each examination (SP) 01/07/1982 02092 Cytological examination for malignant cells-- examination of sputum, urine, bronchial secretion, cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid or any similar fluid-- each examination (OP) 01/07/1982 02093 Cytological examination for malignant cells of material obtained by fine needle aspiration ofsolid tissues. (SP) 01/07/1985 02094 Cytological examination for malignant cells of material obtained by fine needle aspiration ofsolid tissues. (OP) 01/07/1985 02096 Cytological examination for malignant cells-- examination of gastric washings, duodenal washings, oesophageal washings or colonic washings; including collection of specimen-- each examination (SP) 01/07/1982 02097 Cytological examination for malignant cells-- examination of gastric washings, duodenal washings, oesophageal washings or colonic washings; including collection of specimen-- each examination (OP) 01/07/1982 02098 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of post-operative wounds, aspirations of body cavities, synovial fluid CSF and operative or biopsy specimens for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, involving aerobic and anaerobic culture and the use of different culture media and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2083, 2087 or 2089 - 1 or more sites (SP) 01/08/1989 02099 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of post-operative wounds, aspirations of body cavities, synovial fluid CSF and operative or biopsy specimens for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, involving aerobic and anaerobic culture and the use of different culture media and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2084, 2088 or 2090 - 1 or more sites (OP) 01/08/1989 02100 Level A - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 5 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; (B) or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/03/2013 02100 Level a telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 02100 Level A - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 5 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; (B) or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 02101 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of one or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 02102 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of one or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 02103 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of one or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 02104 Hormonal assessment by cytological examination of vaginal epithelium involving cell count, index or both (SP) 01/07/1982 02105 Hormonal assessment by cytological examination of vaginal epithelium involving cell count, index or both (OP) 01/07/1982 02106 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of one or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 02107 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood. (SP) 01/11/1988 02108 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood. (PP) 01/11/1988 02109 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood. (OP) 01/11/1988 02110 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood. (RP) 01/11/1988 02111 Cytological examination for pathological change of smears from cervix and vagina with hormonal assessment by cytological examination of vaginal epithelium involving cell count, index or both (SP) 01/07/1982 02112 Cytological examination for pathological change of smears from cervix and vagina with hormonal assessment by cytological examination of vaginal epithelium involving cell count, index or both (OP) 01/07/1982 02113 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile X-site determination - one or more identifications. (SP) 01/11/1988 02114 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile X-site determination - one or more identifications. (PP) 01/11/1988 02115 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile X-site determination - one or more identifications. (OP) 01/11/1988 02116 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile X-site determination - one or more identifications. (RP) 01/11/1988 02117 Cultural examination (including the detection of Clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of faeces to determine the presence or absence of faecal pathogens, involving the use of at least 2 selective or enrichment media as well as culture in at least 2 different atmospheres and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2083, to a maximum of 3 specimens in any 7 day period - each examination (SP) 01/08/1989 02118 Cultural examination (including the detection of Clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of faeces to determine the presence or absence of faecal pathogens, involving the use of at least 2 selective or enrichment media as well as culture in at least 2 different atmospheres and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any service specified in item 2084, to a maximum of 3 specimens in any 7 day period - each examination (OP) 01/08/1989 02119 Microscopy with appropriate stains and cultural examinations of 3 specimens of sputum, urine or other bodily fluids for mycobacteria and any other bacterial pathogens, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any service specified in item 2083 (SP) 01/08/1989 02120 Microscopy with appropriate stains and cultural examinations of 3 specimens of sputum, urine or other bodily fluids for mycobacteria and any other bacterial pathogens, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any service specified in item 2084 (OP) 01/08/1989 02122 Level A - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 5 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02122 Level A - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 5 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. 01/03/2013 02122 Level a telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02122 Level A - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 5 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: outside an inner metropolitan area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. 01/11/2012 02123 Blood culture to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - each set of cultures to a maximum of 3 sets (SP) 01/08/1989 02124 Blood culture to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - each set of cultures to a maximum of 3 sets (OP) 01/08/1989 02125 Level a - telehealth attendance at a residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02126 Level B - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who:(a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and (b) is not an admitted patient; and(c) either: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal medical service; or (b) an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the Act applies 01/03/2013 02126 Level b - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 02126 Level B - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who:(a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and (b) is not an admitted patient; and(c) either: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal medical service; or (b) an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the Act applies 01/11/2012 02127 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item) (SP) 01/08/1989 02128 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts. (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item) (OP) 01/08/1989 02129 Direct detection of the antigens of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus (in CSF and urine specimens only), RSV, cryptococcal antigens and Varicella zoster or detection of Clostridium difficile toxin except where item 2117 has been performed - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02130 Direct detection of the antigens of Heamophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus (in CSF and urine specimens only), RSV, cryptococcal antigens and Varcella zoster or detection of Clostridium difficile toxin except where item 2118 has been performed - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02131 Cytological sex determination from blood film (SP) 01/07/1982 02132 Cytological sex determination from blood film (OP) 01/07/1982 02133 Direct detection of Chlamydia from clinical material, not cultures - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02134 Direct detection of Chlamydia from clinical material, not cultures - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02135 Direct detection of Herpes simplex from clinical material, not cultures - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02136 Direct detection of Herpes simplex from clinical material, not cultures - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02137 Level B - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: (a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and (b) is not an admitted patient; and (c) is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and (d) is located both: (i) within a telehealth eligible area; and (ii) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02137 Level B - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: (a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and (b) is not an admitted patient; and (c) is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and (d) is located both: (i) within a telehealth eligible area; and (ii) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient. 01/03/2013 02137 Level b telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02137 Level B - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: (a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and (b) is not an admitted patient; and (c) is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and (d) is located both: (i) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (ii) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient. 01/11/2012 02138 Level b - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilityprofessional attendance of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: (a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and (b) is a care recipient in a residential care service; and (c) is not a resident of a self-contained unit;for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient. 01/01/2013 02138 Level b - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit); and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02138 Level b - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilityprofessional attendance of less than 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: (a) is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and (b) is a care recipient in a residential care service; and (c) is not a resident of a self-contained unit;for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient 01/11/2012 02139 Investigation for Herpes simplex virus (1 or more types) or Chlamydia trachomatis, in material obtained directly from a patient, by 1 or more cultural methods, including any service specified in item 2133 or 2135 (SP) 01/08/1989 02140 Investigation for Herpes simplex virus (1 or more types) or Chlamydia trachomatis, in material obtained directly from a patient, by 1 or more cultural methods, including any service specified in item 2134 or 2136 (OP) 01/08/1989 02141 Cytological sex chromatin studies (Barr or Y bodies)-- other than from blood film-- each tissue examined (SP) 01/07/1982 02142 Cytological sex chromatin studies (Barr or Y bodies)-- other than from blood film-- each tissue examined (OP) 01/07/1982 02143 Level C - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner who provides clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/03/2013 02143 Level c - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient;b) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 02143 Level C - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner who provides clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 02145 Serology including IgG and IgM estimations of Rubella, toxoplasma or CMV when performed during pregnancy - 1 or more assays (SP) 01/08/1989 02146 Serology including IgG and IgM estimations of Rubella, toxoplasma or CMV when performed during pregnancy - 1 or more assays (OP) 01/08/1989 02147 Level C - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02147 Level C - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. 01/03/2013 02147 Level c telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms a professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02147 Level C - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 20 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: outside an inner metropolitan area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasioneach patient. 01/11/2012 02148 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of amniotic fluid (SP) 01/07/1982 02149 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of amniotic fluid (OP) 01/07/1982 02151 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test). (SP) 01/11/1988 02152 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test). (PP) 01/11/1988 02153 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test). (OP) 01/11/1988 02154 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test). (RP) 01/11/1988 02155 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of bone marrow (SP) 01/07/1982 02156 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of bone marrow (OP) 01/07/1982 02157 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and one or more chemical tests, with a maximum of four examinations in any twelve month peri9d. (SP) 01/11/1988 02158 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and one or more chemical tests, with a maximum of four examinations in any twelve month peri9d. (PP) 01/11/1988 02159 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and one or more chemical tests, with a maximum of four examinations in any twelve month peri9d. (OP) 01/11/1988 02160 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and one or more chemical tests, with a maximum of four examinations in any twelve month peri9d. (RP) 01/11/1988 02161 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood, skin or any tissue or fluid not referred to in Item 2148 or 2155-- each study (SP) 01/07/1982 02162 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood, skin or any tissue or fluid not referred to in Item 2149 or 2156-- each study (OP) 01/07/1982 02163 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - one or more tests. (SP) 01/11/1988 02164 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - one or more tests. (PP) 01/11/1988 02165 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - one or more tests. (OP) 01/11/1988 02166 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - one or more tests. (RP) 01/11/1988 02167 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in semen or urine by one or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - one or more estimations. (SP) 01/11/1988 02168 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in semen or urine by one or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - one or more estimations. (PP) 01/11/1988 02169 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in semen or urine by one or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - one or more estimations. (OP) 01/11/1988 02170 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa or centromeres staining)-- one method (SP) 01/07/1982 02171 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa or centromeres staining)-- one method (OP) 01/07/1982 02172 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in semen or urine by one or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - one or more estimations. (RP) 01/11/1988 02173 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa or centromeres staining)-- two or more methods (SP) 01/07/1982 02174 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa or centromeres staining)-- two or more methods (OP) 01/07/1982 02175 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta- IICG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by one or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion. (SP) 01/11/1988 02176 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta- IICG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by one or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion. (PP) 01/11/1988 02177 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta- IICG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by one or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion. (OP) 01/11/1988 02178 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta- IICG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by one or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion. (RP) 01/11/1988 02179 Level c a professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02181 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of 1 antibody (SP) 01/08/1989 02182 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule - estimation of 1 antibody (OP) 01/08/1989 02183 2 estimations specified in item 2181 (SP) 01/08/1989 02184 2 estimations specified in item 2182 (OP) 01/08/1989 02185 3 estimations specified in item 2181 (SP) 01/08/1989 02186 3 estimations specified in item 2182 (OP) 01/08/1989 02187 4 estimations specified in item 2181 (SP) 01/08/1989 02188 4 estimations specified in item 2182 (OP) 01/08/1989 02189 5 estimations specified in item 2181 (SP) 01/08/1989 02190 5 estimations specified in item 2182 (OP) 01/08/1989 02191 6 or more estimations specified in item 2181 (SP) 01/08/1989 02192 6 or more estimations specified in item 2182 (OP) 01/08/1989 02195 Level D - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 40 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who:is participating in a video conferencing consultation; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/03/2013 02195 Level d - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 02195 Level D - Telehealth attendance at consulting rooms. Professional attendance at consulting rooms of at least 40 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who:is participating in a video conferencing consultation; and is not an admitted patient; and either: is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); or is a patient of: an Aboriginal medical service; or an Aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 02199 Level D - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 40 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendance at least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion each patient. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02199 Level D - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 40 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: within a telehealth eligible area; and at the time of the attendance at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion each patient. 01/03/2013 02199 Level d telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02199 Level D - Telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms. Professional attendance not in consulting rooms of at least 40 minutes in duration (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner providing clinical support to a patient who: is participating in a video conferencing consultation with a specialist, consultant physician or psychiatrist; and is not an admitted patient; and is not a care recipient in a residential care service; and is located both: outside an inner metropolitan area; and at the time of the attendance at least 15 kms by road from the specialist, physician or psychiatrist mentioned in paragraph (a); for an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion each patient 01/11/2012 02201 Examination of semen for presence of spermatozoa (SP) 01/07/1982 02202 Examination of semen for presence of spermatozoa (OP) 01/07/1982 02203 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count - one procedure. 01/11/1988 02204 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count - two procedures. 01/11/1988 02205 13lood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count - three or more procedures. 01/11/1988 02206 Microscopical examination of urine. 01/11/1988 02207 Pregnancy test by one or more imnmunochemical methods. 01/11/1988 02208 Microscopical examination of wet film other than urine. 01/11/1988 02209 Microscopical examination of gram stained film. 01/11/1988 02210 Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method. 01/11/1988 02211 Huhner's test (post-coital test)-- collection of sample and examination of wet preparation (SP) 01/07/1982 02212 Huhner's test (post-coital test)-- collection of sample and examination of wet preparation (OP) 01/07/1982 02213 Microscopical examination screening for fungi in skin, hair or nails - one or more sites. 01/11/1988 02214 Mantoux test. 01/11/1988 02215 Examination of semen involving measurement of volume, sperm count, gram or similar stain, morphology by differential count and motility (including duration) or viability or both (SP) 01/07/1982 02216 Examination of semen involving measurement of volume, sperm count, gram or similar stain, morphology by differential count and motility (including duration) or viability or both (OP) 01/07/1982 02217 Casoni test for hydatid disease. 01/11/1988 02218 Schick test. 01/11/1988 02219 Seminal examination for presence of spermatozoa. 01/11/1988 02220 Level d - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit);and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 01/07/2011 02221 Hepatitis B surface antigen test (SP) 01/08/1989 02222 Hepatitis B surface antigen test (OP) 01/08/1989 02223 Hepatitis B serology to define the immune status of an individual, including at least Hepatitis B surface antibody or Hepatitis B core antibody tests, including service specified in item 2221, 2229 or 2231 (SP) 01/08/1989 02224 Hepatitis B serology to define the immune status of an individual, including at least Hepatitis B surface antibody or Hepatitis B core antibody tests, including service specified in item 2222, 2230 or 2232 (OP) 01/08/1989 02225 Chemical analysis of semen-- analysis of one substance (SP) 01/07/1982 02226 Chemical analysis of semen-- analysis of one substance (OP) 01/07/1982 02227 Chemical analysis of semen-- analysis of two or more substances (SP) 01/07/1982 02228 Chemical analysis of semen-- analysis of two or more substances (OP) 01/07/1982 02229 All serological tests performed for the identification of the agent causing acute Hepatitis, which must include Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B core antibody and Hepatitis A IgM antibody tests and those service specified in item 2221, 2223 or 2231 (SP) 01/08/1989 02230 All serological tests performed for the identification of the agent causing acute Hepatitis, which must include Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B core antibody and Hepatitis A IgM antibody tests and those services specified in item 2222, 2224 or 2232 (OP) 01/08/1989 02231 All tests performed in the follow up of a patient with proven Hepatitis B, including Hepatitis B surface antigen and either Hepatitis Be antigen or Hepatitis B surface antibody tests, including services specified in item 2221 or 2223 (SP) 01/08/1989 02232 All tests performed in the follow up of a patient with proven Hepatitis B, including Hepatitis B surface antigen and either Hepatitis Be antigen or Hepatitis B surface antibody tests, including services specified in item 2222 or 2224 (OP) 01/08/1989 02235 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02236 Antibiotics or anti-microbial chemo-therapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent - 1 or more estimations (OP) 25.00 01/08/1989 02239 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1734, 1736 or 2245), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - 1 or more procedures (SP) 01/08/1989 02240 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1735, 1737 or 2246), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresi or immunofixation - 1 or more procedures (OP) 01/08/1989 02241 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1734, 1736 or 2245) on serum and urine concurrently collected - 2 or more procedures (SP) 01/08/1989 02242 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 1735, 1737 or 2246) on serum and urine concurrently collected - 2 or more procedures (OP) 01/08/1989 02245 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of 1 immunoglobin (SP) 01/08/1989 02246 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method - estimation of 1 immunoglobin (OP) 01/08/1989 02247 Spermagglutinating and immobilising antibodies, test for-- one test (SP) 01/07/1982 02248 Spermagglutinating and immobilising antibodies, test for-- one test (OP) 01/07/1982 02249 Two or more tests referred to in Item 2247 (SP) 01/07/1982 02250 Two or more tests referred to in Item 2248 (OP) 01/07/1982 02251 2 estimations specified in item 2245 (SP) 01/08/1989 02252 2 estimations specified in item 2246 (OP) 01/08/1989 02253 3 or more estimations specified in item 2245 (SP) 01/08/1989 02254 3 or more estimations specified in item 2246 (OP) 01/08/1989 02255 Subclasses of Immunoglobulin G, 1 to 4, estimation where there is a reduced level of clinical significance of either total IgG or IgA - 1 or more estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 02256 Subclasses of Immunoglobulin G, 1 to 4, estimation where there is a reduced level of clinical significance of either total IgG or IgA - 1 or more estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 02257 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of 2 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02258 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of 2 estimations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 02259 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - 1 or more tests for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02260 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens - 1 or more tests for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02261 Antinuclear antibodies, detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required (SP) 01/08/1989 02262 Antinuclear antibodies, detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required (OP) 01/08/1989 02263 Measurment of DNA binding (by Farr or equivalent assay, but excluding the Crithidia method), performed only where a positive antinuclear antibody titre of 1:40 or greater has been obtained (SP) 01/08/1989 02264 Sperm penetrability, one or more tests for-- not associated with Item 2211 (SP) 01/07/1982 02265 Sperm penetrability, one or more tests for-- not associated with Item 2212 (OP) 01/07/1982 02266 Measurement of DNA binding (by Farr or equivalent assay, but excluding the Crithidia method), performed only where a positive antinuclear antibody titre of 1:40 or greater has been obtained (OP) 01/08/1989 02267 Antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, detection of in serum or other body fluids (SP) 01/08/1989 02268 Antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, detection of in serum or other body fluids (OP) 01/08/1989 02269 Characterization of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, performed only where a positive result is obtained including services specified in item 2267 (SP) 01/08/1989 02270 Charaterization of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, performed only where a positive result is obtained including services specified in item 2268 (OP) 01/08/1989 02271 Antibodies to tissue antigens that are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of 1 antibody (SP) 01/08/1989 02272 Chorionic gonadotrophin(beta-HCG), qualitative estimation or quantitative estimation or qualitative and quantitative estimation by one or more methods for any purpose not covered by Item 2285 or 2286 (SP) 01/03/1984 02272 Chorionic gonadotrophin, qualitative estimation of for diagnosis of pregnancy or hormone producing neoplasm by one or more methods including estimation of beta-HCG in serum or urine (SP) 01/07/1982 02273 Chorionic gonadotrophin(beta-HCG), qualitative estimation or quantitative estimation or qualitative and quantitative estimation by one or more methods for any purpose not covered by Item 2285 or 2286 (OP) 01/03/1984 02273 Chorionic gonadotrophin, qualitative estimation of for diagnosis of pregnancy or hormone producing neoplasm by one or more methods including estimation of beta-HCG in serum or urine (OP) 01/07/1982 02274 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule - estimation of 1 antibody (OP) 01/08/1989 02275 2 estimations specified in item 2271 (SP) 01/08/1989 02276 2 estimations specified in item 2274 (OP) 01/08/1989 02277 3 estimations specified in item 2271 (SP) 01/08/1989 02278 3 estimations specified in item 2274 (OP) 01/08/1989 02279 4 or more estimations specified in item 2271 (SP) 01/08/1989 02280 4 or more estimations specified in item 2274 (OP) 01/08/1989 02281 Rheumatoid factor, detection of by any technique (SP) 01/08/1989 02282 Rheumatoid factor, detection of by any technique (OP) 01/08/1989 02283 Quantitation of Rheumatoid factor where detected, including services specified in item 2281 (SP) 01/08/1989 02284 Quantitation of Rheumatoid factor where detected, including services specified in item 2282 (OP) 01/08/1989 02285 Chorionic gonadotrophin quantitative estimation of(including serial dilutions) for assessments of hormone levels in the case of proven hormone producing neoplasms by one or more methods (SP) 01/03/1984 02285 Chorionic gonadotrophin, quantitative estimation of by serial dilution for assessment of hormone producing neoplasm by one or more methods (not associated with the service specified in Item 2272) (SP) 01/07/1982 02286 Chorionic gonadotrophin quantitative estimation of(including serial dilutions) for assessments of hormone levels in the case of proven hormone producing neoplasms by one or more methods (OP) 01/03/1984 02286 Chorionic gonadotrophin, quantitative estimation of by serial dilution for assessment of hormone producing neoplasm by one or more methods (not associated with the service specified in Item 2273) (OP) 01/07/1982 02287 PREGNANCY PATHOLOGY ASSESSMENT - comprising haemoglobin estimation, calculation of red cell indices, blood film examination, blood grouping, examination for blood group antibodies, test for syphillis, test for rubella antibodies, microscopic examination of uring and culture - one assessment in any one pregnancy. (SP) 01/07/1985 02288 PREGNANCY PATHOLOGY ASSESSMENT - comprising haemoglobin estimation, calculation of red cell indices, blood film examination, blood grouping, examination for blood group antibodies, test for syphillis, test for rubella antibodies, microscopic examination of uring and culture - one assessment in any one pregnancy. (OP) 01/07/1985 02289 Complement - total and components - 1 quantitative estimation (SP) 01/08/1989 02290 Complement - total and components - 1 quantitative estimation (OP) 01/08/1989 02291 2 estimations as specified in item 2289 (SP) 01/08/1989 02292 2 estimations as specified in item 2290 (OP) 01/08/1989 02293 3 or more estimations as specified in item 2289 (SP) 01/08/1989 02294 Pathology examination of any body fluid or tissue not covered by any other item in this Part (SP) 01/11/1983 02295 Pathology examination of any body fluid or tissue not covered by any other item in this Part (OP) 01/11/1983 02296 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02297 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02298 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02299 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02300 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02301 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02302 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02303 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02304 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02305 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02306 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02307 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02308 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02310 [Unidentified item - pathology] 01/12/1987 02312 3 or more estimations as specified in item 2290 (OP) 01/08/1989 02313 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests (SP) 01/08/1989 02314 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests (OP) 01/08/1989 02315 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar) and any test specified in Division 1 - Haematology in the Schedule (SP) 01/08/1989 02316 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar) and any test specified in Division 1 - Haematology in the Schedule (OP) 01/08/1989 02317 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid populations using a minimum of 3 monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 2319 - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02318 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid populations using a minimum of 3 monoclonal antibodies, including any service in item 2320 - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02319 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques in the investigation of a probable haematological malignancy using a minimum of 7 monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 2317 - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02320 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques in the investigation of a probable haematological malignancy using a minimum of 7 monoclonal antibodies, including any service in item 2318 - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02321 HLA typing comprising A, B, C and DR phenotypes (SP) 01/08/1989 02322 HLA typing comprising A, B, C and DR phenotypes (OP) 01/08/1989 02323 HLA typing, excluding any service specified in item 2321 - 1 or more antigens (SP) 01/08/1989 02324 HLA typing, excluding any service specified in item 2322 - 1 or more antigens (OP) 01/08/1989 02325 Mantoux test (SP) 01/08/1989 02326 Mantoux test (OP) 01/08/1989 02327 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions (SP) 01/08/1989 02328 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions (OP) 01/08/1989 02329 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination (SP) 01/08/1989 02330 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination (OP) 01/08/1989 02331 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination (SP) 01/08/1989 02332 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination (OP) 01/08/1989 02333 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination (SP) 141.40 01/08/1989 02334 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count-- one procedure 01/07/1982 02335 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count-- two procedures 01/07/1982 02336 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count-- three or more procedures 01/07/1982 02337 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination (OP) 106.05 01/08/1989 02338 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - 1 or more examinations (SP) 20.50 01/08/1989 02339 Cytological examination of smears from cervix or vagina for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - 1 or more examinations (OP) 01/08/1989 02340 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, nipple discharge, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - 1 or more examinations (SP) 01/08/1989 02341 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, nipple discharge, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes - 1 or more examinations (OP) 01/08/1989 02342 Microscopical examination of urine 01/07/1982 02343 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, sputum (single specimen), urine (single specimen), washings or brushings not specified in item 2340 and any histopathological service performed on that cytology specimen - 1 or more examinations (SP) 40.10 01/08/1989 02344 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, sputum (single specimen), urine (single specimen), washings or brushings not specified in item 2341 and any histopathological service performed on that cytology specimen - 1 or more examinations (OP) 01/08/1989 02346 Pregnancy test by one or more immunochemical methods 01/07/1982 02348 Cytological examination including examination of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells (SP) 01/08/1989 02349 Cytological examination including examination of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells (OP) 01/08/1989 02350 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues (SP) 01/08/1989 02351 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues (OP) 01/08/1989 02352 Microscopical examination of wet film other than urine 01/07/1982 02355 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance (SP) 01/08/1989 02356 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance (OP) 01/08/1989 02357 Microscopical examination of gram stained film 01/07/1982 02360 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of 1 or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - 1 or more estimations (SP) 181.50 01/08/1989 02361 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of 1 or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02362 Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method 01/07/1982 02363 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood (SP) 01/08/1989 02364 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood (OP) 01/08/1989 02365 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis) or by fragile X-site determination - 1 or more identifications (SP) 01/08/1989 02366 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis) or by fragile X-site determination - 1 or more identifications (OP) 01/08/1989 02369 Microscopical examination screening for fungi in skin, hair or nails-- one or more sites 01/07/1982 02370 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test) (SP) 01/08/1989 02371 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test) (OP) 01/08/1989 02372 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and 1 or more chemical tests, with a maximum of 4 examinations in any 12 month period (SP) 01/08/1989 02373 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and 1 or more chemical tests, with a maximum of 4 examinations in any 12 month period (OP) 01/08/1989 02374 Mantoux test 01/07/1982 02377 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - 1 or more tests (SP) 01/08/1989 02378 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability - 1 or more tests (OP) 01/08/1989 02379 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in serum or urine by 1 or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - 1 or more estimations (SP) 01/08/1989 02380 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta - HCG), qualitative estimation in serum or urine by 1 or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy - 1 or more estimations (OP) 01/08/1989 02382 Casoni test for hydatid disease 01/07/1982 02384 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion (SP) 01/08/1989 02385 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG - secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow-up of abortion (OP) 01/08/1989 02387 Seminal examination for presence of spermatozoa 01/08/1989 02388 Schick test 01/07/1982 02389 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count - 1 procedure 01/08/1989 02390 2 procedures specified in item 2389 01/08/1989 02391 3 or more procedures specified in item 2389 8.25 01/08/1989 02392 Seminal examination for presence of spermatozoa 01/07/1982 02393 Microscopical examination of urine 01/08/1989 02394 Pregnancy test by 1 or more immunochemical methods 01/08/1989 02395 Microscopical examination of wet film other than urine 01/08/1989 02396 Microscopical examination of gram-stained film 01/08/1989 02397 Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method 01/08/1989 02398 Microscopical examination screening for fungi in skin, hair or nails - 1 or more sites 01/08/1989 02399 Mantoux test 10.15 01/08/1989 02400 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN with or without scan of internal auditory nneatus without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2447 or 2450) 01/08/1987 02400 Computerised tomography-scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2447 or 2450) 01/09/1989 02401 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN with or without scan of internal auditory meatus with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2448 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02401 Computerised tomography-scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2448 or 2451) 01/09/1989 02402 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN with or without scan of internal auditor/ meatus without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2449 or 2452) 01/08/1987 02402 Computerised tomography-scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2449 or 2452) 01/09/1989 02403 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF PITUITARY FOSSA by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan 01/08/1987 02403 Computerised tomography-scan of pituitary fossa by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan 01/09/1989 02404 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF ORBITS by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain Scan 01/08/1987 02404 Computerised tomography-scan of orbits by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan 01/09/1989 02405 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF MIDDLE EAR AND TEMPORAL BONE, unilateral or bilateral, detailed study by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan 01/08/1987 02405 Computerised tomography-scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, detailed study by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) without or with intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan 01/09/1989 02406 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF TEMPORAL BONES WITH AIR STUDY (including reconstructions) and including intrathecal injection, not including an associated brain scan 01/08/1987 02406 Computerised tomography-scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions) and including intrathecal injection, not including an associated brain scan 01/09/1989 02407 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF FACIAL BONES, sinuses and salivary glands—Scan of one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02407 Computerised tomography-scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands-scan of one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02408 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF FACIAL BONES, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02408 Computerised tomography-scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands-scan of one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02409 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF FACIAL BONES, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of one or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02409 Computerised tomography-scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands-scan of one or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02410 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SOFT TISSUES OF NECK, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2444) 01/08/1987 02410 Computerised tomography-scan of soft tissues of neck including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)-scan of one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2444) 01/09/1989 02411 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SOFT TISSUES OF NECK including lan/nx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2445) 01/08/1987 02411 Computerised tomography-scan of soft tissues of neck including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)-scan of one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2445) 01/09/1989 02412 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SOFT TISSUES OF NECK including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of one or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2446) 01/08/1987 02412 Computerised tomography-scan of soft tissues of neck including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)-scan of one or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2446) 01/09/1989 02413 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions—25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02413 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02414 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions—25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02414 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02415 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF S.PINE,;one or more regions—25 slices Sr less without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02415 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-25 slices or less without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02416 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY-SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions—26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02416 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02417 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions—26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02417 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02418 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions—26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02418 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions-26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02419 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF SPINE, one or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium (not including the preparation by intrathecal injection of contrast medium) 01/08/1987 02419 Computerised tomography-scan of spine, one or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium (not including the preparation by intrathecal injection of contrast medium) 01/09/1989 02420 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST (including lungs, mediastinum and pleura) with-out intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2438, 2441, 2444, 2447 or 2450) 01/08/1987 02420 Computerised tomography-scan of chest (including lungs, mediastinum and pleura) without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2438, 2441, 2444, 2447 or 2450) 01/09/1989 02421 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST (irtcl.uding lungs, mediastinum and pleura) with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445, 2448 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02421 Computerised tomography-scan of chest (including lungs, mediastinum and pleura) with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445, 2448 or 2451) 01/09/1989 02422 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST (including lungs, mediastinum and pleura) with-out intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440, 2443, 2446, 2449 or 2452) 01/08/1987 02422 Computerised tomography-scan of chest (including lungs, mediastinum and pleura) without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440 2443, 2446, 2449 or 2452) 01/09/1989 02423 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN (diaphragm to iliac crest) or PELVIS with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02423 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2438, 2441, 2444 or 2450) 01/09/1989 02424 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN (diaphragm to iliac crest) or PELVIS with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02424 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/09/1989 02425 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN (diaphragm to iliac crest) or PELVIS without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440, 2443, 2446 or 2452) 01/08/1987 02425 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440, 2443, 2446 or 2452) 01/09/1989 02426 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2438, 2441, 2444 or 2450) 01/08/1987 02426 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2438, 2441, 2444 or 2450) 01/09/1989 02427 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN AND PELVIS with intravenous con-trast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02427 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2439, 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/09/1989 02428 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF UPPER ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440, 2443, 2446 or 2452) 01/08/1987 02428 Computerised tomography-scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2440, 2443, 2446 or 2452) 01/09/1989 02429 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES. ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02429 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02430 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02430 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02431 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving up to 20 slices without ¿nd with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02431 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving up to 20 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02432 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02432 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02433 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES. ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02433 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02434 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02434 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02435 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02435 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02436 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02436 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02437 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF EXTREMITIES, ONE OR MORE REGIONS involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02437 Computerised tomography-scan of extremities, one or more regions involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02438 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER ABDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2441, 2444 or 2450) 01/08/1987 02438 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2441, 2444 or 2450) 01/09/1989 02439 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER ABDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/08/1987 02439 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2442, 2445 or 2451) 01/09/1989 02440 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER ABDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) without and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2443, 2446 or 2452) 01/08/1987 02440 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2443 2446 or 2452) 01/09/1989 02441 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2444) 01/08/1987 02441 Computerised tomography-scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2444) 01/09/1989 02442 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2445) 01/08/1987 02442 Computerised tomography-scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2445) 01/09/1989 02443 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without and with intravenous contrast, medium (not covered by item 2446) 01/08/1987 02443 Computerised tomography-scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 2446) 01/09/1989 02444 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF NECK, CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without intra-venous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02444 Computerised tomography-scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02445 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF NECK. CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS with intrave-nous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02445 Computerised tomography-scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02446 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF NECK, CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02446 Computerised tomography-scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02447 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN AND CHEST without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02447 Computerised tomography-scan of brain and chest without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02448 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN AND CHEST with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02448 Computerised tomography-scan of brain and chest with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02449 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN AND CHEST without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02449 Computerised tomography-scan of brain and chest without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02450 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER ABDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) and SCAN OF BRAIN without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02450 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02451 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER fBDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) and SCAN OF BRAIN with intravenous contrast mediuni . 01/08/1987 02451 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02452 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF CHEST AND UPPER ABDOMEN (from lung apices to iliac crest) and SCAN OF BRAIN without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02452 Computerised tomography-scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02453 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY PELVIMETRY 01/08/1987 02454 COMPUTERISED TQMOGRAPHY—DYNAMIC SCAN OF REGION not associated with any other item in this part 01/08/1987 02454 Computerised tomography-dynamic scan of region not associated with any other item in this part 01/09/1989 02455 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—DYNAMIC SCAN OR REGION when associated with another itenn in this part DERIVED FEE—The fee for computerised tomography of the area and report plus an amount of $88 01/08/1987 02455 Computerised tomography-dynamic scan of region when associated with another item in this Part 01/09/1989 02458 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN without intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02458 Computerised tomography-scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02459 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02459 Computerised tomography-scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02460 COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY—SCAN OF BRAIN without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/08/1987 02460 Computerised tomography-scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium 01/09/1989 02497 Level 'a' Professional attendance involving taking a short patient history and if required, limited examination and management and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02497 Level 'A' Professional attendance involving taking a short patient history and if required, limited examination and management and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2010 02497 Level 'a' Professional attendance involving taking a short patient history and if required, limited examination and management and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02501 Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years.This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02501 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02501 Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which 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 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02501 Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years.This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02502 Digits or phalanges-- all or any of either hand or either foot (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02503 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02503 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02503 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02503 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02504 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. surgery consultation(Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02504 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02504 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and 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. surgery consultation(Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02504 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation(Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02505 Digits or phalanges-- all or any of either hand or either foot (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02506 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02506 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02506 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02506 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02507 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02507 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02507 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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; and 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 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02507 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02508 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02509 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 01/05/2010 02509 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999 01/11/2001 02509 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999 01/11/2006 02512 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02516 Hand, wrist and lower forearm; upper forearm and elbow; or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02517 Note: Benefits are payable for only one service included in Subgroup 2 or A19, Subgroup 2 in a 12-month period The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring HbA1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate BM*I: At least once every six months - Measure blood pressure: At least once every six months - Examine feet: At least once every six months - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once every year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review * Initial visit: measure height wieght and calculate BMI as part of the initial assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. LEVEL 'B' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, OR a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; AND which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2002 02517 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring HbA1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate BMI*: At least once every six months - Measure blood pressure: At least once every six months - Examine feet: At least once every six months - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once every year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review * Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate BMI as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. LEVEL 'B' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, OR a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; AND which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02517 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02517 The minimum requirements of care to complete an annual diabetes cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus must be completed over a period of at least 11 months and up to 13 months, and must include:- assess diabetes control by measuring hba1c at least once every year- ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* at least once every two years- measure weight and height and calculate bmi** at least twice every cycle of care- measure blood pressure at least twice every cycle of care- examine feet*** at least twice every cycle of care- measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol at least once every year- test for microalbuminuria at least once every year- provide self-care education patient education regarding diabetes management- review diet reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices- review levels of physical activity reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity- check smoking status encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant)- review of medication medication review* not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes.** initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. subsequent visits: measure weight.*** not required if the patient does not have both feet.level 'b'professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies;and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitussurgery consultation(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/07/2009 02517 Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02517 Level 'b' professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies;and which completes the requirements for an annual cycle of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02517 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi*: At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure: At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet: At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once every year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review * Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2005 02517 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete a cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet*** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria At least once every year - Provide self-care education Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication Medication review * Not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes. ** Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. *** Not required if the patient does not have both feet. level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02518 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02518 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02518 Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02520 Hand, wrist and lower forearm; upper forearm and elbow; or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02521 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02521 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02521 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02522 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02522 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02522 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02524 Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02525 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02525 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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 and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02525 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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 and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02526 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2010 02526 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02526 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02528 Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02532 Foot, ankle and lower leg; or upper leg and knee (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02537 Foot, ankle and lower leg; or upper leg and knee (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02539 Shoulder or scapula (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02541 Shoulder or scapula (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02543 Clavicle (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02545 Clavicle (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02546 Note: Benefits are payable for one service included in Subgroup 3 or A19, Subgroup 3 only in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma 3+ Visit Plan is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan must include: - at least 3 asthma related consultations in the previous 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum) for a patient with moderate to severe asthma - planned recalls for at least two of these consultations - documented diagnosis and assessment of severity - review of the patient's use of asthma related medication - provision of a written asthma action plan and self-management education to the patient - review of asthma action plan LEVEL 'B' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, OR a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; AND which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2002 02546 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02546 At a minimum the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan must include: - at least 3 asthma related consultations in the previous 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum) for a patient with moderate to severe asthma - at least two of these consultations to have been planned recalls - diagnosis and assessment of severity - review of asthma related medication - provision of written asthma action plan and education to patient level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit plan. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms 01/11/2001 02546 Level 'b' professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the asthma 3+ visit plan. surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02546 Note: Benefits are payable for only one service included in Subgroup 3 or a19, Subgroup 3 in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma Cycle of Care is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma Cycle of Care must include: - at least 2 asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma (at least 1 of which (the review consultation) is a consultation that was planned at a previous consultation) - documented diagnosis and assessment of level of asthma control and severity of asthma - review of the patient's use of and access to asthma related medication and devices - provision to the patient of a written asthma action plan (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 - provision of asthma self-management education to the patient - review of the written or documented asthma action plan level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02547 CONSULTATION AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. 01/01/2012 02547 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02547 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02547 Out-of-surgery consultationand which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02548 Hip joint 01/02/1984 02551 Pelvic girdle 01/02/1984 02552 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2002 02552 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02552 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02552 Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02553 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02553 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02553 Out-of-surgery consultation and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02554 Sacro-iliac joints 01/02/1984 02557 Smith-Petersen nail-- insertion or similar procedure 01/02/1984 02557 Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture 01/09/1989 02558 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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 and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2002 02558 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02558 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking a exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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 and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02558 Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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 and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care Plan.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02559 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 01/05/2010 02559 Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2001 02559 Out-of-surgery consultation and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02560 Skull (calvarium) 01/02/1984 02563 Sinuses 01/02/1984 02566 Mastoids 01/02/1984 02569 Petrous temporal bones 01/02/1984 02573 Facial bones-- orbit, maxilla or malar-- any or all 01/02/1984 02574 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, A18 or A19, are payable for one 3 Step Mental Health Process per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 2 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least 2 of the consultations to have been planned visits; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a general practitioner, who practices in general practice and has been notified to the HIC as having the required credentials. LEVEL C Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2005 02574 Level c professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements of the 3 Step mental health process.surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02574 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, a18 or a19, are payable for one 3 Step Mental Health Process per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 2 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least one of the consultations to have been a planned visit which must include the review step; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a general practitioner, who practices in general practice and has been notified to the hic as having the required credentials. level c Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2005 02574 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, A18 or A19, are payable for one 3 step Mental Health Process per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 3 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least two of the consultations to have been planned visits; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a general practitioner, who practices in general practice and has been notified to the HIC as having the required credentials (See Note A30.2) LEVEL C Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one 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, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 30/07/2002 02575 OUT-OF-SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 30/07/2002 02576 Mandible 01/02/1984 02577 LEVEL 'D' Professional attendance 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; AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 30/07/2002 02578 OUT-OF-SURGERY CONSULTATION (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 30/07/2002 02579 Salivary calculus 01/02/1984 02581 Nose 01/02/1984 02583 Eye 01/02/1984 02585 Temporo-mandibular joints 01/02/1984 02587 Teeth-- single area 01/02/1984 02589 Teeth-- full mouth 01/02/1984 02590 Teeth-orthopantomography 01/09/1989 02591 Palato-pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening 01/02/1984 02593 Palato-pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening 01/02/1984 02595 Larynx 01/02/1984 02597 Spine-- cervical 01/02/1984 02598 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02598 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999 01/05/2005 02598 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02598 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999 01/11/2006 02599 Spine-- thoracic 01/02/1984 02600 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02600 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02600 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance) at consulting rooms standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02600 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02600 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02601 Spine-- lumbo-sacral 01/02/1984 02603 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02603 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02603 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02603 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02603 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02604 Spine-- sacro-coccygeal 01/02/1984 02606 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02606 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02606 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02606 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02606 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02607 Spine-- two regions 01/02/1984 02609 Spine-- three or more regions 01/02/1984 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02610 Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02611 Spine-- functional views of one area 01/02/1984 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02613 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02614 Bone age study, wrist and knee 01/02/1984 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/01/2012 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 01/05/2005 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a person between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. 01/07/2013 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and 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 01/11/2001 02616 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. 01/11/2006 02617 Bone age study, wrist 01/02/1984 02620 Note: Benefits are payable for one service included in Subgroup 2 or A18, Subgroup 2 only in a 12-month period The minimum requirements of care needed to be assesed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring HbA1c At least once per year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate BMI: At least once every six months - Examine feet: At least once every six months - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once per year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) STANDARD CONSULTATION of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/05/2002 02620 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring HbA1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate BMI*: At least once every six months - Measure blood pressure: At least once every six months - Examine feet: At least once every six months - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once every year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review * Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate BMI as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) STANDARD CONSULTATION of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus. 01/05/2005 02620 The minimum requirements of care to complete an annual diabetes cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus must be completed over a period of at least 11 months and up to 13 months, and must include:- assess diabetes control by measuring hba1c at least once every year- ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* at least once every two years- measure weight and height and calculate bmi** at least twice every cycle of care- measure blood pressure at least twice every cycle of care- examine feet*** at least twice every cycle of care- measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol at least once every year- test for microalbuminuria at least once every year- provide self-care education patient education regarding diabetes management- review diet reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices- review levels of physical activity reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity- check smoking status encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant)- review of medication medication review* not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes.** initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. subsequent visits: measure weight.*** not required if the patient does not have both feet.surgery consultations(professional attendance at consulting rooms)standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes durationand which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus. 01/07/2009 02620 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02620 Level 'b' professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02620 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out: At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi*: At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure: At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet: At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol: At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria: At least once every year - Provide self-care education: Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet: Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity: Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status: Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication: Medication review * Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus. 01/11/2005 02620 The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete a cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet*** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria At least once every year - Provide self-care education Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication Medication review * Not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes. ** Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. *** Not required if the patient does not have both feet. surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus. 01/11/2006 02621 Skeletal survey involving four or more regions 01/02/1984 02622 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02622 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes durationand which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02624 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02624 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02625 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02627 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02630 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening 01/02/1984 02631 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus. extended medicare safety net cap: 300% of the derived fee for this item, or $500, whichever is the lesser amount 01/01/2013 02631 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02631 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02633 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02633 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02634 Thoracic inlet or trachea 01/02/1984 02635 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2001 02635 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 01/11/2006 02638 Chest by miniature radiography 01/02/1984 02642 Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02646 Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) 01/02/1984 02655 Sternum or ribs on one side 01/02/1984 02656 Sternum and ribs on one side, or ribs on both sides 01/02/1984 02657 Sternum and ribs on both sides 01/02/1984 02664 Note: Benefits are payable for one service included in Subgroup 3 or A18, Subgroup 3 only in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma 3+ Visit Plan is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan must include: - at least 3 asthma related consultations in the previous 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum) for a patient with moderate to severe asthma - planned recalls for at least two of these consultations - documented diagnosis and assessment of severity - review of the patient's use of asthma related medication - provision of a written asthma action plan and self-management education to the patient - review of asthma action plan SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) STANDARD CONSULTATIONS of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration AND which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02664 At a minimum the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan must include: - at least 3 asthma related consultations in the previous 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum) for a patient with moderate to severe asthma - at least two of these consultations to have been planned recalls - diagnosis and assessment of severity - review of asthma related medication - provision of written asthma action plan and education to patient surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultations of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02664 Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultations of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2002 02664 Note: Benefits are payable for only one service included in Subgroup 3 or a18, Subgroup 3 in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma Cycle of Care is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma Cycle of Care must include: - at least 2 asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma (at least 1 of which (the review consultation) is a consultation that was planned at a previous consultation) - documented diagnosis and assessment of level of asthma control and severity of asthma - review of the patient's use of and access to asthma related medication and devices - provision to the patient of a written asthma action plan (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 - provision of asthma self-management education to the patient - review of the written or documented asthma action plan surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultations of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02665 Plain renal only 01/02/1984 02666 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02666 Long consultation or more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02666 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02668 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02668 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02668 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02672 Drip-infusion pyelography 01/02/1984 02673 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02673 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02673 Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02675 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02675 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02675 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02676 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film 01/02/1984 02677 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/05/2002 02677 Prolonged consultation of more 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 01/11/2001 02677 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. 01/11/2006 02678 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film and limited tomography involving up to three tomographic cuts 01/02/1984 02681 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film with delayed examination for the cysto-ureteric reflex 01/02/1984 02687 Antegrade or retrograde pyelography including preliminary plain film 01/02/1984 02690 Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography 01/02/1984 02694 Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography 01/02/1984 02697 Retro-peritoneal pneumogram 01/02/1984 02699 Plain abdominal only (when the service is rendered otherwise than by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) not associated with Item 2709, 2711, 2714 or 2720 01/02/1984 02700 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 20 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2701, 2715 or 2717 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan. 01/11/2011 02701 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 40 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2715 or 2717 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan 01/11/2011 02702 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply).a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2710 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan. 01/01/2010 02703 Plain abdominal only (when the service is rendered by a specialist in the practice of his specialty) not associated with Item 2709, 2711, 2714 or 2720 01/02/1984 02704 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, A18 or A19, are payable for one service per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 2 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least 2 of the consultations to have been planned visits; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, a specialist or consultant physician), who practices in general practice and has been notified to the HIC as having the required credentials. SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) LONG CONSULTATION of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 01/05/2005 02704 Surgery consultations (professional attendance at consulting rooms) long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the 3 step mental health process. 01/11/2002 02704 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, a18 or a19, are payable for one service per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 2 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least one of the consultations to have been a planned visit which must include the review step; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, a specialist or consultant physician), who practices in general practice and has been notified to Medicare Australia as having the required credentials. surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 01/11/2005 02704 Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, A18 or A19, are payable for one service per patient only in a 12-month period, unless a further 3 Step Mental Health Process is clinically indicated. At a minimum the 3 Step Mental Health Process must include: - at least 3 consultations of more than twenty minutes each for a patient with an assessed mental health disorder; - at least two of the consultations to have been planned visits; - an assessment and formulation or diagnosis of the mental health disorder/s; - provision of a written mental health plan and appropriate education to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement); - a review of the patient's progress against the goals included in the mental health plan. This review to have been conducted a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 6 months from the consultation in which the mental health plan was prepared; and - utilising an outcome tool in the assessment and review stages except where considered clinically inappropriate. The 3 Step Mental Health Process can only be provided by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, a specialist or consultant physician), who practices in general practice and has been notified to the HIC as having the required credentials (See Note A30.2). SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) LONG CONSULTATION of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 30/07/2002 02705 PROLONGED CONSULTATION of more than 45 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 30/07/2002 02706 Oesophagus, with or without examination for foreign body or barium swallow 01/02/1984 02707 OUT-OF-SURGERY CONSULTATIONS (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) LONG CONSULTATION of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 30/07/2002 02708 PROLONGED CONSULTATION of more than 45 minutes duration AND which completes the requirements of the 3 Step Mental Health Process. 30/07/2002 02709 Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film 01/02/1984 02710 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply).a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2702 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan. 01/01/2010 02710 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, within twelve months of a claim for a 3 former Step Mental Health Process (items 2574, 2575, 2577, 2578 and 2704, 2705, 2707, 2708) or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Mental Health Care Plan. 01/05/2007 02710 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply).a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan. 01/07/2009 02710 Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, within twelve months of a claim for a 3 Step Mental Health Process (items 2574, 2575, 2577, 2578 and 2704, 2705, 2707, 2708) or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Mental Health Care Plan. 01/11/2006 02711 Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film 01/02/1984 02712 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2702 or 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply).a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within four weeks following a claim for item 2702 or 2710, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp mental health treatment plan. 01/01/2010 02712 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717 or former items 2702 and 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply).a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for item 2712 or within four weeks following a claim for item 2700, 2701, 2715 or 2717, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp mental health treatment plan. 01/03/2012 02712 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply).a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within four weeks following a claim for item 2710, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp mental health treatment plan. 01/07/2009 02712 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health care plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within four weeks following a claim for item 2710, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp Mental Health Care Plan. 01/11/2006 02712 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2700, 2701, 2715 or 2717 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply).a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within four weeks following a claim for item 2700, 2701, 2715 or 2717, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp mental health treatment plan. 01/11/2011 02713 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) involving taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, on a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2702, 2710 or 2712 apply).surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/01/2010 02713 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) involving taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, on a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2710 or 2712 apply).surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02713 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) involving taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, on a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717 or 2712 apply).surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 02714 Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film 01/02/1984 02715 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 20 minutes. a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2701 or 2717 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan 01/11/2011 02716 Opaque enema 01/02/1984 02717 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 40 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2701 or 2715 or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp mental health treatment plan. 01/11/2011 02718 Opaque enema, including air contrast study 01/02/1984 02719 Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which former items 2702 or 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply). A rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item, within three months following the review of a gp mental health treatment plan for the patient under item 2712 or within four weeks following a claim for item 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717, 2702 or 2710 except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp mental health treatment plan. 01/11/2011 02720 Graham's test (cholecystography) , with or without preliminary abdominal radiograph 01/02/1984 02721 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of focussed psychological strategies Note: These services may only be provided by a medical practitioner who is registered with Medicare Australia as having satisfied the requirements for higher level mental health skills for the provision of the service. Focussed psychological strategies are specific mental health care management strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies, that have been shown to integrate the best external evidence of clinical effectiveness with general practice clinical expertise. These strategies are required to be provided to patients by a credentialed medical practitioner and are time limited; being deliverable, in up to ten planned sessions per calendar year. in exceptional circumstances, following review by the practitioner managing the patient either under the gp mental health treatment plan or under the psychiatric assessment and management plan, up to a further 6 services may be approved from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012 to an individual patient. Medical practitioners must be notified to Medicare Australia by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration that they have met the required standards for higher level mental health skills. a session should last for a minimum of 30 minutes. fps attendance Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies (from the list included in the Explanatory Notes) for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 02721 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of focussed psychological strategies Note: These services may only be provided by a medical practitioner who is registered with Medicare Australia as having satisfied the requirements for higher level mental health skills for the provision of the service. Focussed psychological strategies are specific mental health care management strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies, that have been shown to integrate the best external evidence of clinical effectiveness with general practice clinical expertise. These strategies are required to be provided to patients by a credentialled medical practitioner and are time limited; being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions comprising two groups of up to six sessions. In exceptional circumstances, following review by the practitioner managing either the former 3 Step Mental Health Process, the gp Mental Health Care Plan or the Psychiatric Assessment and Management Plan, up to a further 6 sessions may be approved in a calendar year to an individual patient. Medical practitioners must be notified to Medicare Australia by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration that they have met the required standards for higher level mental health skills. a session should last for a minimum of 30 minutes. fps attendance Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies (from the list included in the Explanatory Notes) for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2007 02721 Fps attendance professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental health disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes.surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02721 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of focussed psychological strategies Note: These services may only be provided by a medical practitioner who is registered with Medicare Australia as having satisfied the requirements for higher level mental health skills for the provision of the service. The medical practitioner must provide the service in a general practice participating in the pip or which is accredited. Focussed psychological strategies are specific mental health care management strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies, that have been shown to integrate the best external evidence of clinical effectiveness with general practice clinical expertise. These strategies are required to be provided to patients by a credentialled medical practitioner and are time limited; being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions comprising two groups of up to six sessions. In exceptional circumstances, following review by the practitioner managing either the 3 Step Mental Health Process, the gp Mental Health Care Plan or the Psychiatric Assessment and Management Plan, up to a further 6 sessions may be approved in a calendar year to an individual patient. Medical practitioners must be notified to Medicare Australia by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration that they have met the required standards for higher level mental health skills. a session should last for a minimum of 30 minutes. fps attendance Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies (from the list included in the Explanatory Notes) for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 02721 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of focussed psychological strategies Note: These services may only be provided by a medical practitioner who is registered with Medicare Australia as having satisfied the requirements for higher level mental health skills for the provision of the service. Focussed psychological strategies are specific mental health care management strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies, that have been shown to integrate the best external evidence of clinical effectiveness with general practice clinical expertise. These strategies are required to be provided to patients by a credentialled medical practitioner and are time limited; being deliverable, in up to ten planned sessions per calendar year. Medical practitioners must be notified to Medicare Australia by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration that they have met the required standards for higher level mental health skills. a session should last for a minimum of 30 minutes. fps attendance Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies (from the list included in the Explanatory Notes) for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 02722 Cholegraphy direct-operative or post-operative 01/02/1984 02723 Out-of-surgery consultation (professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). 01/11/2002 02724 Cholegraphy-intravenous 01/02/1984 02725 Fps extended attendance professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental health disorders, by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 40 minutes.surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms). 01/11/2002 02726 Cholegraphy-percutaneous transhepatic 01/02/1984 02727 Out-of-surgery consultation (professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 01/11/2002 02728 Cholegraphy-drip infusion 01/02/1984 02730 Foreign body in eye (special method, Sweet's or other) 01/02/1984 02732 Foreign body, localization of and report, not covered by any other item in this Part 01/02/1984 02734 Radiographic examination of both breasts (with or without thermography) and report where the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure and there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family or because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (S) 01/02/1984 02736 Radiographic examination of one breast (with or without thermography) and report where the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure and there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breast because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family or because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (S) 01/02/1984 02738 Pregnant uterus 01/02/1984 02740 Pelvimetry or placentography 01/02/1984 02742 Control X-rays associated with intrauterine foetal blood transfusion 01/02/1984 02744 Serial angiocardiography (rapid cassette changing)-each series (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02746 Serial angiocardiography (single plane-direct roll-film method)-each series (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02748 Serial angiocardiography (bi-plane-direct roll-film method)-each series (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02750 Serial angiocardiography (indirect roll-film method)-each series (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02751 Selective coronary arteriography 01/02/1984 02752 Discography-one disc 01/02/1984 02754 Dacryocystography-one side 01/02/1984 02756 Encephalography 01/02/1984 02758 Cerebral angiography-one side 01/02/1984 02760 Cerebral ventriculography 01/02/1984 02762 Hysterosalpingography 01/02/1984 02764 Bronchography-one side 01/02/1984 02766 Arteriography, peripheral-one side 01/02/1984 02768 Phlebography-one side 01/02/1984 02770 Aortography 01/02/1984 02772 Splenography 01/02/1984 02773 Myelography, one region 01/02/1984 02774 Myelography, two regions 01/02/1984 02775 Myelography, three regions 01/02/1984 02776 Selective arteriography per injection and film run 01/02/1984 02778 Sialography-one side 01/02/1984 02780 Vasoepididymography-one side 01/02/1984 02782 Sinuses and fistulae 01/02/1984 02784 Laryngography with contrast media 01/02/1984 02786 Pneumarthrography 01/02/1984 02786 Pneumoarthrography 01/09/1989 02788 Arthrography-contrast 01/02/1984 02790 Arthrography-double contrast 01/02/1984 02792 Lymphangiography, including follow up radiography 01/02/1984 02794 Pneumomediastinum 01/02/1984 02796 Tomography, any part and report 01/02/1984 02798 Stereoscopic examination of any area and report 01/02/1984 02799 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of pain medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment 01/01/2013 02800 Examination with general anaesthesia (AU 7) 01/02/1984 02800 Examination with general anaesthesia (not associated with a radiographic examination) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 02801 Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02801 Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 02802 Examination without general anaesthesia 01/02/1984 02802 Examination without general anaesthesia (not associated with a radiographic examination) 01/09/1989 02805 Encephalography (AU 10) 01/02/1984 02806 - each attendance (other than a service to which item 2814 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02807 Cerebral angiography, one side-percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (AU 10) 01/02/1984 02811 Cerebral ventriculography (AU 10) 01/02/1984 02813 Dacryocystography-one side 01/02/1984 02814 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02815 Bronchography-one or both sides (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02817 Aortography (AU 8) 01/02/1984 02819 Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography-one vessel (AU 6) 01/02/1984 02820 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist orconsultant physician practising in his or her specialty of painmedicine if:(a) the attendance is by video conference; (b) and the attendance is for a service: (i) provided with item 2801 lasting more than 10 minutes; or (ii) provided with item 2806 or 2814; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and(d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 02820 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine to a patient who is a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 2801, 2806 or 2814. 01/07/2011 02820 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of pain medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 2801, 2806 or 2814 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal Medical Service; or (b) an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the Act applies 01/11/2012 02823 Splenography (AU 6) 01/02/1984 02824 Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02825 Retroperitoneal pneumogram 01/02/1984 02827 Selective arteriogram or phlebogram (AU 6) 01/02/1984 02831 Percutaneous injection of radioopaque material into renal pelvis or into a renal cyst (including aspiration of the cyst) for antegrade pyelography 01/02/1984 02832 - each attendance (other than a service to which item 2840 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02833 Pneumoarthrography or pneumoperitoneum 01/02/1984 02834 Preparation for contrast arthrography or double contrast arthrography excluding arthrography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae 01/09/1989 02837 Drip-infusion pyelography or dripinfusion cholegraphy 01/02/1984 02839 Retrograde micturating cystourethrography 01/02/1984 02840 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 02841 Hysterosalpingography (AU 6) 01/02/1984 02843 Discography-one disc (AU 5) 01/02/1984 02844 Preparation for discography using Metrizamide contrast medium 01/09/1989 02845 Intraosseous venography 01/02/1984 02847 Myelography (AU 11) 01/02/1984 02847 Myelography, not covered by item 2848 (AU 11) 01/09/1989 02848 Myelography, using Metrizamide (Amipaque) contrast medium (AU 11) 01/11/1984 02849 Cisternal puncture 01/02/1984 02851 Sinus or fistula injection into 01/02/1984 02852 Preparation for sialography 01/09/1989 02853 Lymphangiography-one side 01/02/1984 02855 Laryngography 01/02/1984 02857 Pneumomediastinum 01/02/1984 02859 Cholegram, percutaneous transhepatic 01/02/1984 02859 Cholegram, percutaneous transhepatic (AU 11) 01/09/1989 02861 Radiotherapy, superficial-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02861 Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with x-rays, radium rays or other radioactive substances) not covered by any other item in this Part-each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given-one field 01/09/1989 02863 Radiotherapy, superficial-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02865 Radiotherapy, superficial-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02867 Radiotherapy, superficial-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02869 Radiotherapy, superficial-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which a single dose to one field only is given 01/02/1984 02871 Radiotherapy, superficial-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which a single dose is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02873 Radiotherapy, superficial-each attendance at which treatment is given to an eye 01/02/1984 02875 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02877 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02879 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02881 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02883 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which a single dose to one field only is given (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) 01/02/1984 02885 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which only a single dose is separately given to each of two or more fields (not being an attendance covered by any other item in this Part) 01/02/1984 02887 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02887 Radiation oncology treatment, using a linear accelerator-each attendance at which treatment is given-one field 01/09/1989 02889 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves three or more radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02889 - two or more fields up to a maximum of five additional fields (rotational therapy being three fields) 01/09/1989 02891 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given to one field only 01/02/1984 02891 Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit-each attendance at which treatment is given-one field 01/09/1989 02893 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy-each attendance in a course of treatment where the course involves not more than two radiotherapy treatments per week at which fractionated treatment is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02893 - two or more fields up to a maximum of five additional fields (rotational therapy being three fields) 01/09/1989 02894 Intrauterine insertion alone (AU 5) 01/09/1989 02895 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy ( not covered by any other item in this Part)-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which a single dose to one field only is given 01/02/1984 02896 Intravaginal insertion alone (AU 4) 01/09/1989 02897 Radiotherapy, megavoltage or teletherapy (not covered by any other item in this Part)-attendance in relation to a condition for the treatment of which only a single dose is given separately to each of two or more fields 01/02/1984 02898 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal insertion (AU 5) 01/09/1989 02899 Intrauterine insertion alone (AU 5) 01/02/1984 02900 Implantation of a region necessitating a major anaesthetic and surgical exposure (including implantation in an eye or in an intra-abdominal organ, bladder or prostate) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 02901 Intravaginal insertion alone (AU 4) 01/02/1984 02902 Complex implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure but necessitating a major anaesthetic (including implantation in the mouth, in the tongue, in a salivary gland, in the neck, in the axilla, in the groin or in any subcutaneous region) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 02903 Simple implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure, but necessitating a major anaesthetic (AU 5) 01/09/1989 02904 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal insertion (AU 5) 01/02/1984 02905 Implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure or a major anaesthetic (including implantation in skin and implantation in a lip) (AU 4) 01/09/1989 02906 Preparation of a patient to receive sources for gynaecological irradiation and supervision of the patient during the subsequent irradiation (but not including insertion of the radiation source) 01/09/1989 02907 Implantation of a region necessitating a major anaesthetic and surgical exposure (including implantation in an eye or in an intra-abdominal organ, bladder or prostate) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 02908 Removal of sealed radioactive sources under a major anaesthetic (AU 4) 01/09/1989 02909 Removal of sealed radioactive sources without a major anaesthetic 01/09/1989 02910 Complex implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure but necessitating a major anaesthetic (including implantation in the mouth, in the tongue, in a salivary gland, in the neck, in the axilla, in the groin or in any subcutaneous region) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 02911 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould to an intracavitary, an intraoral or an intranasal site 01/09/1989 02912 Attendance upon a patient to apply a radioactive mould constructed for application to an intracavitary, intraoral or intranasal site other than an attendance which is the first attendance to apply the mould-each attendance 01/09/1989 02913 Simple implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure, but necessitating a major anaesthetic (AU 5) 01/02/1984 02914 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 01/09/1989 02915 Implantation of a site not requiring separate surgical exposure or a major anaesthetic (including implantation in skin and implantation in a lip) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 02916 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 01/09/1989 02917 Preparation of a patient to receive sources for gynaecological irradiation and supervision of the patient during the subsequent irradiation (but not including insertion of the radiation source) 01/02/1984 02918 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 01/09/1989 02919 Removal of sealed radioactive sources under a major anaesthetic (AU 4) 01/02/1984 02920 Oral administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope, being an administration not covered by item 2937 01/09/1989 02921 Oral administration of a therapeutic dose of radioiodine for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer by single dose technique 01/09/1989 02922 Removal of sealed radioactive sources without a major anaesthetic 01/02/1984 02923 Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope 01/09/1989 02924 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould to an intracavitary, an intraoral or an intranasal site 01/02/1984 02925 Intracavitary administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope (not including preliminary paracentesis) (AU 5) 01/09/1989 02926 Attendance upon a patient to apply a radioactive mould constructed for application to an intracavitary, intraoral or intranasal site other than an attendance which is the first attendance to apply the mould-each attendance 01/02/1984 02927 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not associated with Item 2932) 01/09/1989 02928 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 01/02/1984 02929 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine of a single area, where views in more than one plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of two areas (not associated with Item 2934) 01/09/1989 02930 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine of three 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 associated with Item 2936) 01/09/1989 02931 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 01/02/1984 02932 Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x-ray unit of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not associated with Item 2927) 01/09/1989 02933 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 01/02/1984 02934 Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x-ray unit of a single area, where views in more than one plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of two areas (not associated with Item 2929) 01/09/1989 02935 Oral administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope, being an administration not covered by Item 2937 01/02/1984 02936 Radiation field setting using a diagnostic x-ray unit of three 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 associated with Item 2930) 01/09/1989 02937 Oral administration of a therapeutic dose of radioiodine for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer by single dose technique 01/02/1984 02938 Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to one area with up to two shielding blocks, or for brachytherapy with isodose calculations in a single plane 01/09/1989 02939 Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope 01/02/1984 02940 Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a single area by three or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to two areas, or where wedges are used, or for brachytherapy for multiplane implants of up to 10 sources or ribbons 01/09/1989 02941 Intracavitary administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope (not including preliminary paracentesis) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 02942 Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to three 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, or for brachytherapy using multiplane implants of more than 10 sources or ribbons 01/09/1989 02943 Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to one area with up to two shielding blocks, or for brachytherapy with isodose calculations in a single plane 01/09/1989 02944 Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a single area by three or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to two areas, or where wedges are used, or for brachytherapy for multiplane implants of up to 10 sources or ribbons 01/09/1989 02945 Radiation Dosimetry by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to three 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, or for brachytherapy using multiplane implants of more than 10 sources or ribbons 01/09/1989 02946 Case conferences - pain medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02949 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02951 Assistance at any operation, or series or combination of operations, for which the fee, or the aggregate of the fees exceeds $124.00 but does not exceed $ 01/02/1984 02951 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $160 but does not exceed $285 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for at least one of the operations exceeds $160 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $285 01/09/1989 02953 Assistance at any operation, or series or combination of operations, for which the fee, or the aggregate of the fees, specified is $118.00 or more 01/02/1984 02953 Assistance at any operation, or series or combination of operations, for which the fee, or the aggregate of the fees, specified exceeds $ 01/03/1984 02953 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $285 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $285 provided that the fee for at least one of the operations exceeds $160 01/09/1989 02954 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02955 Assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section, not in association with item 201 when itemised by the same practitioner 01/08/1988 02957 Assistance at a series or combination of operations, one of which is a delivery involving Caesarean section, not in association with item 201 when itemised by the same practitioner 01/08/1988 02958 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02960 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a brain scanner, plain study (OR) 01/02/1984 02961 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a brain scanner, plain study (HR) 01/02/1984 02962 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a brain scanner, plain study and contrast medium study (OR) 01/02/1984 02963 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a brain scanner, plain study and contrast medium study (HR) 01/02/1984 02964 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a body scanner, plain study (OR) 01/02/1984 02965 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a body scanner, plain study (HR) 01/02/1984 02966 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a body scanner, plain study and contrast medium study (OR) 01/02/1984 02967 Computerised axial tomography-brain scan on a body scanner, plain study and contrast medium study (HR) 01/02/1984 02968 Computerised axial tomography-body scan on a body scanner, plain study (OR) 01/02/1984 02969 Computerised axial tomography-body scan on a body scanner, plain study (HR) 01/02/1984 02970 Computerised axial tomography-body scan on a body scanner, plain study and intravenous contrast medium study (OR) 01/02/1984 02971 Computerised axial tomography-body scan on a body scanner, plain study and intravenous contrast medium study (HR) 01/02/1984 02972 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02974 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02978 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02980 MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING — examination of any parts or parts of the body (HR) 01/06/1986 02980 Magnetic resonance imaging-examination of any part or parts of body (HR) 01/09/1989 02981 MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - examination of any part of parts of the body using a scanner with magnetic filed strength of one Tesla or less. (HR) 01/07/1985 02984 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02988 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02992 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 02996 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03000 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03003 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of palliative medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment 01/01/2013 03004 Operative procedure on tissue, organ or region not covered by any other item in this Part, including any consultation on the same occasion 01/01/1984 03005 Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03005 Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 03006 Dressing of localized burns (not involving grafting)-each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/02/1984 03010 - each attendance (other than a service to which item 3014 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03012 Dressing of burns, extensive, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting)-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/02/1984 03014 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03015 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist orconsultant physician practising in his or her specialty ofpalliative medicine if:(a) the attendance is by video conference; and(b) the attendance is for a service: (i) provided with item 3005 lasting more than 10 minutes; or (ii) provided with item 3010 or 3014; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and(d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (a) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 03015 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 3005, 3010 or 3014. 01/07/2011 03015 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her specialty of palliative medicine if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 3005, 3010 or 3014 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance - at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or physician; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an Aboriginal Medical Service; or (b) an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 03016 Dressing of localized burns under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting)-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03018 Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pallitive medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03018 Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 01/11/2011 03022 Dressing of localized burns under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting)-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03023 - each attendance (other than a service to which item 3028 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03027 Dressing of burns, extensive, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting)-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03028 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 01/05/2006 03032 Case conferences - palliative medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03033 Dressing of burns, extensive, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting)-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03038 Excision, under general anaesthesia, of burns involving not more than 10 per cent of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03039 Excision, under general anaesthesia, of burns involving more than 10 per cent of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03040 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03041 Debridement, under general anaesthesia, of deep or extensive contaminated wound of soft tissue (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03041 Debridement, under general anaesthesia, of deep or extensive contaminated wound of soft tissue, including suturing of that wound when performed(AU 10) 01/03/1984 03041 Debridement, under general anaesthesia or major regional or field block, of deep or extensive contaminated wound of soft tissue, including suturing of that wound when performed (AU 10) 01/09/1989 03044 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03046 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), superficial, not covered by any item in Part 2 (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03050 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue, not covered by any item in Part 2 (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03051 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03055 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03058 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), superficial (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03059 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), superficial (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03062 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03063 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03068 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03069 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03073 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), superficial, not covered by any item in Part 2 (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03074 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03078 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03082 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue, not covered by any item in Part 2 (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03083 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03087 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue, not covered by any item in Part 2 (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03088 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03092 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), superficial (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03093 Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 01/05/2006 03095 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), superficial (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03098 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03101 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03103 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7 centimetres long), involving deeper tissue (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03104 Repair of full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid or nose with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03106 Dressing and removal of sutures requiring a general anaesthetic, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03110 Control of post-operative haemorrhage under general anaesthesia following perineal or vaginal operations (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03113 Superficial foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03114 Superficial foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (D) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03116 Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03117 Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03120 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03124 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03128 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03130 Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03134 Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (D) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03135 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03142 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03147 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03148 Aspiration biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03148 Drill biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/09/1989 03157 Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using an open approach (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03158 Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using a percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or similar device (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03159 BIOPSY OF BONE MARROW by aspiration or PUNCH BIOPSY OF SYNOVIAL ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S 01/05/1990 03160 Biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane or pleura (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03161 BIOPSY OF PLEURA, PERCUTANEOUS - one or more biopsies on anyone occasion ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S 01/05/1990 03162 Needle biopsy of vertebra (AU 8) 01/08/1988 03168 Scalene node biopsy (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03173 Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03175 Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03178 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03183 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03187 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03194 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03199 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03208 Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03213 Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03217 Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker's cyst), excision of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03219 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, up to 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3221, 3223, 3225, 3226, 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03219 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3221, 3223, 3225, 3226, 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03219 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by item 3221, 3223, 3225, 3226 or 3349 (G) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03220 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, up to 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3222, 3224, 3225, 3226, 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03220 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3222, 3224, 3225, 3226, 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03220 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by item 3222, 3224, 3225, 3226 or 3349 (S) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03221 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03221 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 9) 01/03/1984 03221 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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, not covered by item 3349 (G) (AU 9) 01/09/1989 03222 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03222 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 9) 01/03/1984 03222 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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, not covered by item 3349 (S) (AU 9) 01/09/1989 03223 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03223 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (G) (AU 13) 01/03/1984 03223 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by item 3349 (G) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 03224 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03224 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (S) (AU 13) 01/03/1984 03224 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not covered by item 3349 (S) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 03225 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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 20 but not more than 50 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03225 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 20 but not more than 50 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (AU 15) 01/03/1984 03225 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 20 but not more than 50 lesions, not covered by item 3349 (AU 15) 01/09/1989 03226 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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 50 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (AU 17) 01/02/1984 03226 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 50 lesions, not covered by Item 3330, 3332, 3338, 3342, 3346 or 3349 (AU 17) 01/03/1984 03226 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 50 lesions, not covered by item 3349 (AU 17) 01/09/1989 03229 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, up to 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3230 or 3331 (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03229 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by Item 3230 or 3331 (D) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03229 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not covered by item 3230 (D) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03230 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, up to 3 centimeters 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, not covered by Item 3331 (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03230 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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, not covered by Item 3331 (D) (AU 9) 01/03/1984 03230 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3 centimetres 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 (D) (AU 9) 01/09/1989 03233 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, more than 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03233 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (G) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03237 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, more than 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03237 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (S) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03245 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, more than 3 centimeters in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03245 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar(other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3 centimetres in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (D) (AU 6) 01/03/1984 03247 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03247 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), ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (G)(AU 8) 01/03/1984 03253 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03253 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), ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (S)(AU 8) 01/03/1984 03258 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03258 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), ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (D)(AU 8) 01/03/1984 03261 Tumour or deep cyst, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, requiring wide excision (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03261 Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not covered by any other item in this Part (G) (AU 8) 01/03/1984 03265 Tumour or deep cyst, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, requiring wide excision (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03265 Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not covered by any other item in this Part (S) (AU 8) 01/03/1984 03268 Tumour or deep cyst, removal of, not covered by any other item in this Part, requiring wide excision (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03268 Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 8) 01/03/1984 03271 Malignant tumour, removal of, from skin, requiring wide and deep excision (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03271 Malignant tumour, removal of, from skin, requiring wide and deep excision, other than removal of basal cell carcinoma(AU 8) 01/03/1984 03276 Malignant tumour, removal of, from skin, requiring wide and deep excision with immediate block dissection of lymph glands (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03281 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin graft (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03284 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin graft (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03289 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin graft (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03290 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin graft (D) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03295 Malignant tumour, removal of, from any region involving a radical operation (not being an operation covered by any other item in this Part) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03301 Malignant tumour, removal of, from any region involving a limited operation (not being an operation covered by any other item in this Part) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03301 Malignant tumour, removal of, from any region involving a limited operation, other than removal of basal cell carcinoma(not being an operation covered by any other item in this Part) (AU 8) 01/03/1984 03306 Lipectomy-- transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03307 Lipectomy-- wedge excision of skin or fat not covered by Item 3306-- one excision (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03308 Lipectomy-- wedge excision of skin or fat not covered by Item 3306-- two or more excisions (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03308 Lipectomy-wedge excision of skin or fat not covered by item 3306-two or more excisions (AU 12) 01/09/1989 03310 Lipectomy-- subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculo-aponeurotic wall (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03311 Lipectomy-- radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar) with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculo-aponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus (AU 18) 01/02/1984 03314 Axillary hyperidrosis, wedge excision for (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03315 Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (AU 10) 01/09/1989 03315 AXILLARY HYPERHIDROSIS, total excision of sweat gland bearing area ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS—ITEM NOS 450G/521S 01/11/1986 03320 Plantar wart, removal of (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03330 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on not more than 5 lesions (including any associated consultation) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 03331 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on not more than 5 lesions (including any associated consultation) (D) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 03332 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on more than 5 but not more than 10 lesions (including any associated consultation) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03338 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on more than 10 but not more than 15 lesions (including any associated consultation) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03342 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on more than 15 but not more than 20 lesions (including any associated consultation) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03346 Keratoses, warts or similar lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, cryosurgery or surgical removal-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed on more than 20 lesions (including any associated consultation) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03347 Warts, removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means) under general anaesthesia or under a regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day hospital facility, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/08/1988 03348 Premalignant skin lesions, treatment of, by galvanocautery or electrodesiccation or cryocautery (10 or more lesions) (AU 4) 01/11/1990 03349 Cutaneous neoplastic lesions, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, chemotherapy, simple curettage or shaving-- one or more lesions (AU 4) 01/02/1984 03350 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage excision or cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen (not covered by Item 3349) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03351 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage excision or cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen (not covered by Item 3349)-- more than 3 but not more than 10 lesions (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03352 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage excision or cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen (not covered by Item 3349)-more than 10 lesions (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03356 Skin lesions, multiple injections with hydrocortisone or similar preparations 01/02/1984 03363 Keloid, extensive, multiple injections of hydrocortisone or similar preparations under general anaesthesia (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03366 Haematoma, aspiration of (AU 4) 01/02/1984 03371 Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) 01/02/1984 03379 Large haematoma, large abscess, (including ischio-rectal abscess), carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03384 Large haematoma, large abscess, (including ischio-rectal abscess), carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03386 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (D) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 03391 Muscle, excision of (limited) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03391 Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03393 Muscle, excision of (limited) (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03399 Muscle, excision of (extensive) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03400 Muscle, excision of (extensive) (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03404 Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited) , not associated with external wound (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03407 Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive) , not associated with external wound (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03417 Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03425 Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03427 Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03431 Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03437 Parotid gland, total extirpation of (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03444 Parotid gland, total extirpation of with preservation of facial nerve (AU 18) 01/02/1984 03450 Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy or removal of tumour from, with exposure of facial nerve (AU 14) 01/02/1984 03455 Submandibular gland, extirpation of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03456 Submandibular gland, extirpation of (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03459 Sublingual gland, extirpation of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03462 Sublingual gland, extirpation of (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03465 Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03466 Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03468 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03468 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, one more such procedures (G) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 03472 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03472 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, one or more such procedures (S) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 03475 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03475 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, one or more such procedures (D) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 03477 Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03480 Tongue, partial excision of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03483 Tongue, partial excision of (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03495 Radical excision of intra-oral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck (commando-type operation) (AU 18) 01/02/1984 03496 Tongue tie, repair of, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03500 Tongue tie, repair of, not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03505 Tongue tie or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged not less than 2 years, under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03505 Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged not less than 2 years, under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03507 Tongue tie or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged not less than 2 years, under general anaesthesia (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03507 Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged not less than 2 years, under general anaesthesia (D) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03509 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03516 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03521 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03526 Branchial cyst, removal of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03530 Branchial fistula, removal of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03532 Cystic hygroma, removal of massive lesion requiring extensive excision-- with or without thoracotomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03542 Thyroidectomy, total (AU 14) 01/02/1984 03542 Thyroidectomy, total or thyroidectomy following previous hemithyroidectomy or following previous unilateral or bilateral sub-total thyroidectomy (AU 14) 01/09/1989 03547 Parathyroid tumour, removal of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03555 Parathyroid glands, removal of, other than for tumour (AU 16) 01/02/1984 03557 CERVICAL RE-EXPLORATION for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism ANAESTHETIC 20 UNITS—ITEM NOS 464G/533S 01/08/1987 03557 Cervical re-exploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism (AU 20) 01/09/1989 03560 [Unidentified item] 01/12/1991 03563 Hemithyroidectomy or sub-total thyroidectomy with or without exposure of recurrent laryngeal nerve (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03563 Total hemithyroidectomy or bilateral sub-total thyroidectomy, with or without exposure of recurrent laryngeal nerve (AU 12) 01/09/1989 03576 Thyroid, excision of localized tumour of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03576 Thyroid, excision of localised tumour of, or unilateral sub-total thyroidectomy (AU 10) 01/09/1989 03581 Thyroglossal cyst, removal of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03591 Thyroglossal cyst and fistula, removal of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03597 Cervical oesophagostomy; or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03616 Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction; or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction (AU 22) 01/02/1984 03618 Lymph glands of neck, limited excision of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03622 Lymph glands of neck, radical excision of (AU 20) 01/02/1984 03634 Lymph glands of groin or axilla, limited excision of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03638 Lymph glands of groin or axilla, radical excision of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03647 Simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03652 Simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03654 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03664 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03668 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03668 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed or where specimen radiography is used (G) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 03673 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03673 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed or where specimen radiography is used (S) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 03678 Partial mastectomy involving more than one quarter of the breast tissue with or without frozen section biopsy (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03683 Partial mastectomy involving more than one quarter of the breast tissue with or without frozen section biopsy (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03698 Breast, extended simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03700 Subcutaneous mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03702 Breast, radical or modified radical mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (AU 16) 01/02/1984 03707 Nipple, inverted, surgical eversion of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03713 Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03718 Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03719 Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intra-abdominal procedure (AU 11) 01/11/1990 03722 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 or pyloroplasty (adult) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03722 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 (AU 11) 01/09/1989 03726 Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other listed intra abdominal procedure is performed) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03727 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (AU 14) 01/11/1990 03728 Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of long intestinal tube (AU 20) 01/11/1990 03730 Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and oophoropexy (AU 14) 01/02/1984 03734 Laparotomy for control of postoperative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03739 Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera, not covered by any other item in this Part (G) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03745 Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera, not covered by any other item in this Part (S) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03750 Subphrenic abscess, drainage of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03752 Liver biopsy, percutaneous (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03754 Liver tumour, removal of other than by biopsy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03759 Liver, massive resection of or lobectomy (AU 18) 01/02/1984 03764 Liver abscess, abdominal drainage of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03783 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, drainage procedure for (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03789 Operative cholangiography (including one or more cholegrams performed during the one operation) or operative pancreatography (AU 10) 01/02/1984 03793 Cholecystectomy (G) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03798 Cholecystectomy (S) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03818 Choledochoscopy (AU 7) 01/11/1984 03820 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), including dilatation of sphincter of Oddi and removal of calculi (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03822 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), including dilatation of sphincter of Oddi and removal of calculi with choledochoduodenostomy, choledochogastrostomy or choledochoenterostomy (AU 18) 01/02/1984 03825 Transduodenal operation on sphincter of Oddi, including dilatation, removal of calculi, sphincterotomy and sphincteroplasty with or without choledochotomy, with or without cholecystectomy (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03831 Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystogastrostomy or cholecystoenterostomy with or without enteroenterostomy (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03834 Operation for reconstruction of hepatic duct or common bile duct for correction of strictures or atresia including all necessary anastomoses, not associated with Item 3793, 3798, 3820, 3822, 3825 or 3831 (AU 19) 01/02/1984 03847 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by Item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 03847 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures) with or without biopsy (AU 6) 01/09/1989 03849 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by Item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures) with biopsy or with endoscopic sclerosing injection of oesophageal or gastric varices (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03849 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures) with endoscopic sclerosing injection of oesophageal or gastric varices (AU 7) 01/09/1989 03851 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by Item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures) with polypectomy, with or without removal of foreign body, with or without diathermy coagulation of bleeding oesophageal, gastric or duodenal lesions (AU 7) 01/02/1984 03851 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by Item 5464), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy(one or more such procedures) with one or more of the following procedures - polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy coagulation of bleeding upper gastrointestinal lesions (AU 7) 01/03/1984 03853 Oesophageal prosthesis, insertion of, including endoscopy and dilatation (AU 9) 01/11/1990 03860 Endoscopic pancreatocholangiography (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03862 Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct (AU 8) 01/02/1984 03864 Biliary manometry (AU 9) 01/11/1990 03866 Endoscopic biliary dilatation (AU 11) 01/11/1990 03867 Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation) (AU 11) 01/11/1990 03868 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (initial procedure) (AU 10) 01/11/1990 03869 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (repeat procedure) (AU 10) 01/11/1990 03870 Endoscopic laser therapy for malignancy of upper or lower gastrointestinal tract (AU 12) 01/11/1990 03875 Vagotomy-- trunkal (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03882 Vagotomy-- selective (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03889 Vagotomy, highly selective; or vagotomy, trunkal or selective, with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03891 Vagotomy, highly selective with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03891 Vagotomy, highly selective, with pyloroplasty, gastroenterostomy or dilatation of pylorus (AU 13) 01/09/1989 03892 Gastric reduction or gastroplasty for obesity, by any method (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03893 Gastric by-pass for obesity, including an anastomosis, by any method (AU 21) 01/02/1984 03894 Gastro-enterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or entero-enterostomy (G) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03898 Gastro-enterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or entero-enterostomy (S) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 03900 Gastro-enterostomy or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of (AU 14) 01/02/1984 03902 Pancreatic cyst-anastomosis to stomach or duodenum (AU 13) 01/02/1984 03922 Partial gastrectomy, with or without gastro-jejunostomy (AU 15) 01/02/1984 03930 Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease (AU 19) 01/02/1984 03937 Gastrectomy, sub-total radical, for carcinoma (AU 19) 01/09/1989 03937 GASTRECTOMY, RADICAL SUB-TOTAL, for carcinoma ANAESTHETIC 19 UNITS—ITEM NOS 463G/531S 01/11/1986 03938 Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma (AU 21) 01/02/1984 03952 Pyloroplasty, infant or pyloromyotomy (Ramstedt's operation) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 03976 Enterostomy or colostomy, extraperitoneal closure of (G) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03981 Enterostomy or colostomy, extraperitoneal closure of (S) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03986 Enterostomy or colostomy, intraperitoneal closure, not involving resection (AU 11) 01/02/1984 03988 Colostomy, refashioning of (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04001 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling services Professional attendance for the purpose of providing non-directive pregnancy support counselling to a person who is currently pregnant or who has been pregnant in the preceding 12 months, by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 20 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may not be provided by a medical practitioner who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of 3 non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items – 4001, 81000, 81005 and 81010 (see Explanatory note m.8). surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/01/2014 04001 Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling services Professional attendance for the purpose of providing non-directive pregnancy support counselling to a woman who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 20 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may not be provided by a medical practitioner who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of 3 non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items – 4001, 81000, 81005 and 81010 (see Explanatory note m.8). surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 04003 Intussusception, reduction of, by fluid 01/02/1984 04012 Intussusception, laparotomy and resection of (AU 14) 01/02/1984 04018 Transverse or sigmoid colectomy with or without anastomosis (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04038 Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) (AU 17) 01/11/1990 04039 Bowel, segmental resection of, with or without anastomosis, not covered by any other item in this Part (G) (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04042 Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis (AU 18) 01/11/1990 04043 Bowel, segmental resection of, with or without anastomosis, not covered by any other item in this Part (S) (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04044 Large intestine, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of stoma) (AU 18) 01/11/1990 04045 Large intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (AU 20) 01/11/1990 04046 Hemicolectomy, right or left (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04047 Total colectomy and ileostomy (AU 22) 01/11/1990 04048 Total colectomy with ileo-rectal anastomosis or ileostomy (AU 20) 01/02/1984 04052 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy-one surgeon (AU 20) 01/02/1984 04054 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; abdominal resection (including after-care) (AU 17) 01/02/1984 04059 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; perineal resection 01/02/1984 04065 Rectum, high restorative anterior resection with intraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) greater than 10 centimetres from the anal verge - excluding resection of sigmoid colon alone (AU 22) 01/11/1990 04067 Rectum, low restorative anterior resection with extraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) less than 10 centimetres from the anal· verge (AU 26) 01/11/1990 04068 Rectum, restorative anterior resection of, with rectosigmoidectomy (AU 16) 01/02/1984 04070 Rectosigmoidectomy, anterior (Hartman's operation) (AU 15) 01/09/1989 04071 Restoration of bowel continuity following Hartman's procedure, including dismantling of colostomy (AU 15) 01/09/1989 04074 Appendicectomy, not covered by Item 4084 (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04080 Appendicectomy, not covered by Item 4084 (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04084 Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intra-abdominal procedure and through the same incision (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04087 Drainage of appendiceal abscess or for ruptured appendix or for peritonitis with or without appendicectomy (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04087 Laparotomy for drainage of pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause-with or without appendicectomy (G) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04093 Drainage of appendiceal abscess or for ruptured appendix or for peritonitis with or without appendicectomy (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04093 Laparotomy for drainage of pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause-with or without appendicectomy (S) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04099 Small bowel intubation with biopsy 01/02/1984 04104 Small bowel intubation, as an independent procedure 01/02/1984 04109 Pancreatectomy, partial (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04115 Pancreatico-duodenectomy, Whipple's operation (AU 30) 01/02/1984 04130 Pancreas, drainage of (AU 11) 01/11/1979 04131 PANCREATIC ABSCESS, drainage of, excluding after-care ANAESTHETIC 11 UNITS — ITEM NOS 453G / 522S 01/01/1986 04131 Pancreatic abscess, drainage of, excluding after-care (AU 11) 01/09/1989 04133 Anastomosis of pancreatic duct to bowel (AU 18) 01/02/1984 04139 SPLENORRHAPHY OR PARTIAL SPLENECTOMY FOR TRAUMA ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS — ITEM NOS 457G / 524S 01/01/1986 04139 Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy for trauma (AU 13) 01/09/1989 04141 Splenectomy for trauma (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04144 Splenectomy, other than for trauma (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04165 Multiple ruptured viscera (including liver, kidney, spleen or hollow viscus) major repair or removal of (AU 18) 01/02/1984 04173 Retroperitoneal tumour, removal of (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04179 Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour-- excision of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04185 Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy (AU 9) 01/02/1984 04191 Peritoneoscopy (AU 6) 01/11/1979 04192 Laparoscopy, diagnostic (AU 7) 01/11/1984 04193 Laparoscopy, with biopsy (AU 7) 01/11/1984 04194 Laparoscopy, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or any other procedure-one or more procedures with or without biopsy-not associated with item 4193, 6611 or 6612 (AU 7) 01/11/1984 04197 Paracentesis abdominis 01/02/1984 04202 Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of-- one surgeon (AU 17) 01/02/1984 04209 Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation-- abdominal resection (AU 16) 01/02/1984 04214 Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation-- perineal resection 01/02/1984 04217 Abdomino-perineal pull through resection with colo-anal anastomosis (one or two stages), including associated colostomy (AU 30) 01/02/1984 04218 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy - one surgeon (AU 36) 01/11/1990 04219 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 aftercare) (AU 30) 01/11/1990 04220 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir - conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon 01/11/1990 04222 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not covered by Item 4233, 4258 or 4262 (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04227 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not covered by Item 4233, 4258 or 4262 (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04228 Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy - one surgeon (AU 30) 01/11/1990 04229 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 aftercare) (AU 26) 01/11/1990 04230 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 01/11/1990 04231 Ileostomy reservoir, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate (AU 30) 01/11/1990 04233 Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04238 Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of (AU 17) 01/02/1984 04241 Diaphragmatic hernia, other than traumatic, repair of (abdominal approach) (AU 14) 01/02/1984 04241 Diaphragmatic hernia, congential, repair of, by thoracic or adbominal approach) (AU 14) 01/09/1989 04242 Antireflux operation involving insertion of prosthetic device-not associated with Item 4241, 4243, 4244 or 4245 (AU 11) 01/11/1984 04243 Antireflux operation by fundoplasty via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus-not covered by item 4241 or 4242 (AU 18) 01/11/1984 04244 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (AU 17) 01/12/1984 04245 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (AU 18) 01/12/1984 04246 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under ten years of age (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04249 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under ten years of age (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04251 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person ten years of age or over (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04254 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person ten years of age or over (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04258 Ventral, incisional, lumbar or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04262 Ventral, incisional, lumbar or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04265 Hydrocele, tapping of 01/02/1984 04266 Hydrocele, removal of (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04269 Varicocele or hydrocele, removal of (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04269 Varicocele, surgical correction of when not associated with items 4288, 4293 and 4296, one procedure (G) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04273 Varicocele or hydrocele, removal of (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04273 Varicocele, surgical correction of when not associated with items 4288, 4293 and 4296 one procedure (S) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04288 Orchidectomy (simple) (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04288 Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (G) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04293 Orchidectomy (simple) (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04293 Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (S) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04296 Orchidectomy and complete excision of spermatic cord (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04296 Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04307 Undescended testis, orchidopexy or transplantation of, with or without associated hernial repair (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04313 Secondary detachment of testis from thigh (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04319 Circumcision of a person under four weeks of age (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04319 Circumcision of a person under six months of age, where medically indicated (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04327 Circumcision of a person under ten years of age but not less than four weeks of age (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04327 Circumcision of a person under ten years of age but not less than six months of age (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04338 Circumcision of a person ten years of age or over (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04345 Circumcision of a person ten years of age or over (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04351 Paraphimosis, reduction of, under anaesthesia, with or without dorsal incision, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04351 Paraphimosis, reduction of, under general anaesthesia, with or without dorsal incision, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/09/1989 04354 Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy 01/02/1984 04363 Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), under general anaesthesia, with or without biopsy, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04365 Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of one or more polyps where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes (AU 7) 01/11/1990 04366 Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of one or more rectal polyps or tumours (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04367 Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of one or more rectal polyps or tumours (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04368 Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of one or more polyps where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (AU 10) 01/11/1990 04380 Full or partial thickness rectal biopsy under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04383 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy with or without short fibreoptic colonoscopy up to splenic flexure (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04383 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04385 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy with or without short fibreoptic colonoscopy up to splenic flexure, with biopsy (AU 7) 01/11/1979 04386 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy with or without short fibreoptic colonoscopy up to splenic flexure, with removal of one or more colonic polyps, not covered by Item 4366 or 4367 (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04386 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure with removal of one or more polyps, not covered by item 4366 or 4367 (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04388 Fibreoptic colonoscopy-- examination of colon up to and beyond splenic flexure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04388 Fibreoptic colonoscopy examination of colon up to and beyond splenic flexure (long colonoscopy) (AU 8) 01/03/1984 04388 Fibreoptic colonoscopy-examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with or without biopsy (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04389 Fibreoptic colonoscopy - examination of colon up to and beyond splenic flexure (long colonoscopy) with biopsy (AU 9) 01/03/1984 04389 Fibreoptic colonoscopy-- examination of colon up to and beyond splenic flexure with biopsy (AU 9) 01/11/1979 04394 Fibreoptic colonoscopy-- examination of colon up to and beyond splenic flexure (long colonoscopy) with removal of one or more colonic polyps (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04394 Fibreoptic colonoscopy-examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with removal of one or more polyps (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04395 Rectal tumour of five centimetres or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (excluding snare diathermy) (AU 10) 01/11/1990 04397 Villous tumour of rectum, greater than 3 centimetres in diameter, local excision (AU 9) 01/02/1984 04398 Anorectal carcinoma - per anal full thickness excision of (AU 13) 01/11/1990 04399 Rectal tumour, excision of, via trans-sphincteric approach (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04399 Rectal tumour, excision of, via trans-sphincteric approach(AU 13) 01/03/1984 04410 Rectal prolapse, Delorme procedure for (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04411 Rectal stricture, per anal release of (AU 8) 01/11/1990 04413 Rectum, radical operation for prolapse of, involving laparotomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04455 Anus, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, with or without disimpaction of faeces, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 4) 01/02/1984 04467 Anal prolapse-- circum-anal suture (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04482 Anal stricture, repair of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04490 Anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for Hirschsprung's disease (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04492 Anal incontinence, operation for, by Parkes intersphincteric procedure or by direct repair of anal sphincters, not covered by Item 383 in Part 2 (AU 11) 01/02/1984 04492 Anal incontinence, operation for, by Parkes intersphincteric procedure or by direct repair of anal sphincters, not covered by Item 383 in Part 2 (AU 12) 01/03/1984 04493 Anal sphincter, direct repair of (AU 12) 01/11/1990 04507 Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse - sclerotherapy for (AU 6) 01/11/1990 04509 Haemorrhoids, rubber band ligation of, or incision of thrombosed external haemorrhoids (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04510 Cryosurgery to haemorrhoids (AU 5) 01/09/1989 04523 Haemorrhoidectomy, radical (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04523 Haemorrhoidectomy, radical (G) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04527 Haemorrhoidectomy, radical (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04527 Haemorrhoidectomy, radical (S) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04533 Anal polyps, excision of one or more of (AU 5) 01/11/1990 04534 Removal of external haemorrhoids, removal of anal skin tags, injection of rectal prolapse or injection of anal prolapse-- under general anaesthesia-- one or more of these procedures (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04535 Anal skin tags, excision of one or more of (AU 7) 01/11/1990 04536 Perianal thrombosis, incision of (AU 7) 01/11/1990 04537 Operation for fissure-in-ano including excision, posterior sphincterotomy or lateral sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04544 Operation for fissure-in-ano including excision, posterior sphincterotomy or lateral sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04552 Fistula in ano, subcutaneous, excision of (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04557 Fistula in ano, subcutaneous, excision of (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04568 Fistula in ano, excision of (involving incision of external sphincter) (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04572 Anal fistula, excision of, involving lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (AU 7) 01/11/1990 04573 Fistula in ano, excision of (involving incision of external sphincter) (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04574 Anal fistula, excision of, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (AU 11) 01/11/1990 04575 Anal fistula, repair of by mucosal flap advancement (AU 15) 01/11/1990 04576 Fistula wound - review of, under general anaesthetic (AU 7) 01/11/1990 04578 Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/11/1990 04580 Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (AU 8) 01/11/1990 04583 Anal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes (AU 6) 01/11/1990 04584 Anal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (AU 11) 01/11/1990 04586 Intestinal sling procedure prior to radiotherapy (AU 15) 01/11/1990 04588 Colonic lavage, total, intra operative (AU 12) 01/11/1990 04590 Faecal fistula, repair of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04606 Coccyx, excision of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04611 Pilonidal sinus or cyst or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of in a person ten years of age or over (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04617 Pilonidal sinus or cyst or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of in a person ten years of age or over (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04618 PILONIDAL SINUS, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 04619 TELANGIECTASES OR STARBURST VESSELS, diathenny or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation 01/05/1991 04620 VARICOSE VEINS, multiple simultaneous injections by continuous compression techniques including associated consultation - ONE OR BOTH LEGS - not associated with any other varicose veins operation on the same leg (excluding after-care) 01/05/1991 04621 VARICOSE VEINS, multiple ligations, with or without local stripping or excision, including sub-fascial ligation of one or more deep perforating veins through separate incisions - ONE LEG - not associated with item 4624, 4625 or 4632 on the same leg (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 04622 Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04623 VARICOSE VEINS, complete dissection at SAPHENO-FEMORAL JUNCTION, with or without ligation of long saphenous vein, with or without ligation of the major tributaries at sapheno-femoral junction - ONE LEG (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 04624 VARICOSE VEINS, high ligation and complete or partial stripping or excision of long or short saphenous vein or its major tributaries, with multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins, with or without sclerotherapy of minor veins - one leg (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04625 VARICOSE VEINS, high ligation and stripping or excision of both long and short saphenous veins or their major tributaries, with multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins, with or without sclerotherapy of minor veins - one leg (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04626 LONG SAPHENOUS VEIN, complete dissection and ligation of, at the saphenofemoral junction, for migrating thrombosis of long saphenous vein (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04627 VARICOSE VEINS, complete dissection at sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without ligation of the short saphenous vein, with or without ligation of the major tributaries at the sapheno-popliteal junction - one leg (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 04628 VARICOSE VEINS, sub-fascial ligation of single deep perforating vein not associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg - ONE LEG (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 04629 Varicose veins, injection into-- one or more injections, including any associated consultation 01/02/1984 04630 Telangiectases or starburst vessels, subcutaneous diathermy or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation 01/08/1988 04631 GROIN OR POPLITEAL FOSSA, reoperation in, for recurrent sapheno-popliteal incompetence - one leg (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04632 GROIN OR POPLITEAL FOSSA, reoperation in, for recurrent sapheno-femoral incompetence or recurrent sapheno-popliteal incompetence with one or more of the following - multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins or sclerotherapy of minor veins - one leg (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04633 Varicose veins, multiple simultaneous injections by continuous compression techniques (excluding after-care) 01/02/1984 04633 Varicose veins, multiple simultaneous injections by continuous compression techniques including associated consultation-one or both legs-not associated with any other varicose veins operation on the same leg (excluding after-care) 01/09/1989 04634 BYPASS OR ANASTOMOSIS FOR OCCLUSIVE ARTERIAL DISEASE ARTERY OF NECK, bypass using vein or synthetic material (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04636 INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of - with or without endarterectomy (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04637 Varicose veins, multiple ligations, with or without local stripping or excision, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04637 Varicose veins, multiple ligations, with or without local stripping or excision, including sub-fascial ligation of one or or more deep perforating veins through separate incisions-one leg-not associated with item 4641, 4649 or 4664 on the same leg (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04638 INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, re-operation for recurrent stenosis with by-pass by graft of vein or synthetic material (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04639 AORTO-ILIAC OR AORTO-FEMORAL GRAFTING, straight or bifurcated (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 04640 Varicose veins, high ligation and complete stripping or excision of long saphenous vein (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04641 VARICOSE VEINS, high ligation and stripping or excision of LONG OR SHORT saphenous vein or its major tributaries, WITH OR WITHOUT MULTIPLE LIGATIONS, local stripping or excision of minor veins — ONE LEG ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/07/1985 04641 Varicose veins, high ligation and stripping or excision of long or short saphenous vein or its major tributaries, with or without multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins-one leg (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04642 AXILLARY or SUBCLAVIAN TO FEMORAL BYPASS GRAFTING to one or both FEMORAL ARTERIES (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04643 Varicose veins, high ligation and complete stripping or excision of short saphenous vein (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04644 RENAL ARTERY, bypass grafting to (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 04645 RENAL ARTERIES (both), bypass grafting to (AU 26- 470/541) 01/05/1991 04646 SPLENO-RENAL ARTERIAL BYPASS GRAFTING (AU 21- 465/535) 01/05/1991 04647 MESENTERIC VESSEL (single), bypass grafting to (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04648 MESENTERIC VESSELS (multiple), bypass grafting to (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 04649 Varicose veins, high ligation and complete stripping or excision of both long and short saphenous systems (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04649 Varicose veins, high ligation and stripping or excision of both long and short saphenous veins or their major tributaries, with or without multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins-one leg (AU 12) 01/09/1989 04650 INFERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, operation on, when performed in association with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04651 Varicose veins, high ligation of long saphenous vein at saphenous femoral junction (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04651 Varicose veins, complete dissection at sapheno-femoral junction, with or without ligation of long saphenous vein, with or without ligation of the major tributaries at sapheno-femoral junction-one leg (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04652 FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFfING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04653 FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFfING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to below knee popliteal artery (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04654 FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFfING 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 (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 04655 Varicose veins, high ligation of short saphenous vein at saphenous popliteal junction (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04655 Varicose veins, high ligation of short saphenous vein at saphenous popliteal junction-one leg (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04656 FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis within 5cms of the ankle joint (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 04657 FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04658 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of single deep perforation (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04658 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of single deep perforating vein-one leg-not associated with any other varicose operation on the same leg (AU 6) 01/09/1989 04659 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 one or both anastomoses (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04660 FEMORAL ARTERY SEQUENTIAL BYPASS GRAFTING, (using a vein or synthetic materia\) where an additional anastomosis is made to separately revascularise more than one artery - each additional artery revascularised beyond a femoral bypass (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04661 VEIN, harvesting of from leg or arm for bypass or replacement graft when not performed through same incision as operation - each vein (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 04662 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of multiple deep perforating veins (Cockett's operation) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04663 ARTERIAL BVP ASS GRAFTING, using vein or synthetic materia\, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04664 Re-operation for recurrent sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal incompetence, with or without multiple ligations, local stripping or excision-one leg (AU 13) 01/11/1984 04665 Cross-leg by-pass graft-- saphenous to femoral vein (AU 11) 01/02/1984 04666 ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS, not covered by any other item in this Part, as an independent procedure (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04667 ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS not covered by any other item in this Part, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04668 BYPASS, REPLACEMENT, LIGATION OF ANEURYSMS ANEURYSM OF COMMON OR INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, OR BOTH, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04669 THORACIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (AU 35 - 493/564) 01/05/1991 04670 Intra-arterial oxygen injection 01/02/1984 04671 SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (AU 35 - 493/564) 01/05/1991 04672 INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft (AU 26 - 470/541) 01/05/1991 04673 INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision of common iliac aneurysms) (AU 29 - 473/544) 01/05/1991 04674 INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both femoral arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (AU 29 - 473/544) 01/05/1991 04675 ANEURYSM OF ILIAC ARTERY (common, external or internal), replacement by graftunilateral (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04676 Ligation of medium artery, medium vein or medium artery and medium vein by elective operation (including repair of artifical arterio-venous fistula) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04676 Ligation of medium artery, medium vein or medium artery and medium vein by elective operation, or repair of artificial arterio-venous fistula (AU 6) 01/03/1984 04677 ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04678 Ligation of large artery, large vein or large artery and large vein by elective operation (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04679 FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 04680 FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04681 FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04682 RUPTURED THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (AU 38 - 477 /548) 01/05/1991 04683 RUPTURED THORACO-ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (AU 40 - 479/550) 01/05/1991 04684 RUPTURED SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (AU 38 - 477/548) 01/05/1991 04685 RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft (AU 28 - 472/543) 01/05/1991 04686 RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (AU 30 - 474/545) 01/05/1991 04687 RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both femoral arteries (AU 30 - 474/545) 01/05/1991 04688 ARTERY or VEIN or ARTERY AND VEIN (including brachial, radial, ulnar ortibial), ligation of, by elective operation OR repair of surgically created fistula ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS — ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/07/1985 04688 Artery or vein or artery and vein (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation or repair of surgically created fistula (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04689 RUPTURED ILIAC ARTERY ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 04690 Great artery or great vein (including jugular, subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal) ligation of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04691 RUPTURED ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, replacement by anastomosis or graft (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 04692 RUPTURED ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, simple ligation of (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04693 Major artery or vein of neck or extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04694 ANEURYSM OF MAJOR ARTERY, replacement by graft, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 04695 Microvascular repair using operating microscope with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (AU 14) 01/02/1984 04696 Major artery or vein of abdomen including aorta and vena cava, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity (AU 16) 01/02/1984 04697 ENDARTERECTOMY AND ARTERIAL PATCH ARTERY OR ARTERIES OF NECK, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (where endarterectomy of one or more arteries is undertaken through one arteriotomy incision) (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04698 INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, re-operation for recurrent stenosis with endarterectomy and closure by suture (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04699 Arterio-venous fistula, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04699 Arterio-venous fistula, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (not in association with haemodialysis) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04700 INNOMINATE OR SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04701 AORTIC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not associated with another procedure on the aorta (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04702 Arterio-venous fistula, dissection and ligation of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04702 Arterio-venous fistula, dissection and ligation of (not in association with haemodialysis) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04703 AORTD-ILIAC ENDARTERECTOMY (one or both iliac arteries), including closure by suture not associated with Item 4704 (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04704 AORTD-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY (one or both femoral arteries) or BILATERAL ILID-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not in association with Item 4703 (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04705 Innominate, subclavian or any intraabdominal artery, endarterectomy of (AU 19) 01/02/1984 04705 Innominate, subclavian or any intra-abdominal artery, endarterectomy of, with closure by simple suture or patch graft, including harvesting of vein (AU 19) 01/09/1989 04706 ILIAC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04707 ILIO-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY (one side), including closure by suture (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04708 RENAL ARTERY, endarterectomy of (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04709 Artery of neck or extremities, endarterectomy of (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04709 Artery of neck or extremities, endarterectomy of, with closure by simple suture or patch graft, including harvesting of vein (AU 15) 01/09/1989 04710 RENAL ARTERIES (both), endarterectomy of (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 04711 COELIAC OR SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04712 COELIAC AND SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04713 INFERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04714 ARTERY OF EXTREMmES, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04715 Great artery or great vein (including carotid, jugular, subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal) ligation of involving gradual occlusion by mechanical device (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04716 EXTENDED DEEP FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY where the endarterectomy is at least 7cms long (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04717 ARTERY OR VEIN, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in association with another arterial or venous operation where patch is less than 3cm long (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04718 ARTERY OR VEIN, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in association with another arterial or venous operation where patch is 3cm long or greater (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04719 ARTERY OR VEIN BYPASS GRAFf, patch grafting to using vein or synthetic material, not associated with any other vascular operation (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04720 VEIN, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 04721 Inferior vena cava, plication or ligation of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04722 ENDARTERECTOMY, in association with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis - each site (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04723 EMBOLECTOMY, THROMBECTOMY AND VASCULAR TRAUMA EMBOLUS, removal of, from artery of neck (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04724 EMBOLECTOMY or THROMBECTOMY, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04725 EMBOLECTOMY OR THROMBECTOMY, from an artery or bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04726 INFERIOR VENA CAVA OR ILIAC VEIN, thrombectomy of (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04727 THROMBUS, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04728 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04729 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04730 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04731 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04732 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04733 Internal carotid artery, repositioning of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04734 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04735 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04736 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04737 MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04738 Arterial patch graft (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04738 Arterial patch graft including harvesting of vein (AU 12) 01/09/1989 04739 ARTERY OF NECK, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04740 LAPAROTOMY for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intraabdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04741 EXTREMITY, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04742 LIGATION, EXCISION, ELECTIVE REPAffi, DECOMPRESSION OF VESISELS I MAJOR ARTERY OF NECK, elective ligation or exploration of, not associated o/ith any other vascular procedure (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04743 GREAT ARTERY OR GREAT VEIN (including subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal), ligation of, or exploration of, not associated with any other vascular procedure (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04744 Aorto-iliac or aorto-femoral bifurcate graft (AU 19) 01/02/1984 04744 Aorto-iliac or aorto-femoral or other intra-abdominal straight or bifurcate graft, with or without local endarterectomy to prepare artery for anastomosis (AU 19) 01/09/1989 04746 ARTERY OR VEIN (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, not associated with any other vascular procedure (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 04747 TEMPORAL ARTERY, biopsy of (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 04748 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and ligation (AU 14 - 458/525) 458/525) 01/05/1991 04749 Axillary-femoral by-pass graft or subclavian-femoral by-pass graft (AU 16) 01/02/1984 04749 Axillary or subclavian to femoral by-pass graft or other extra-abdominal arterial by-pass graft, using a synthetic graft, with or without local endarterectomy to prepare artery for anastomosis (AU 16) 01/09/1989 04750 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and ligation (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 04751 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABDOMEN, dissection and ligation (AU 19- 463/531) 01/05/1991 04752 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04753 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04754 Arterial or venous graft or by-pass not included in any other item (AU 20) 01/02/1984 04754 Arterial by-pass graft using synthetic graft, with or without local endarterectomy (AU 16) 01/09/1989 04755 FEMORAL ARTERY BY-PASS GRAFT using synthetic or vein graft, including harvesting of vein, with below knee anastomosis ANAESTHETIC 20 UNITS — ITEM NOS 464G / 533S 01/07/1985 04755 Femoral artery by-pass graft using synthetic or vein graft, including harvesting of vein, with below knee anastomosis (AU 20) 01/09/1989 04756 Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft using operating microscope (AU 22) 01/02/1984 04757 ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABOOMEN, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 04758 SURGICALLY CREATED ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, closure of (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04759 SCALENOTOMY (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04760 FIRST RIB, resection of portion of (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04761 CERVICAL RIB, removal of, or other operation for removal of thoracic outlet compression, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04762 Arterial anastomosis (AU 16) 01/02/1984 04762 Arterial anastomosis not associated with any other arterial operation, with or without local endarterectomy to prepare artery for anastomosis (AU 16) 01/09/1989 04763 COELIAC ARTERY, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04764 Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using operating microscope, for reimplantation of limb or digit or free transfer of tissue (AU 38) 01/02/1984 04765 POPLITEAL ARTERY, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04766 Portal hypertension, vascular anastomosis for (AU 21) 01/02/1984 04767 CAROTID BODY TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is less that 4cm in maximum diameter (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04768 CAROTID BODY TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 04769 RECURRENT CAROTID BODY TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or 01/05/1991 04770 NECK, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04771 AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 04772 AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (AU 26 - 470/541) 01/05/1991 04773 AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair 01/05/1991 04774 LNFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM TRUNK, excision of, including closure of arteries (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 04775 LNFECTED AXILLO-FEMORAL OR FEMORO-FEMORAL GRAFT, excision of, including closure of arteries (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04776 LNFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM EXTREMITIES, excision of including closure of arteries (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04777 OPERATIONS FOR VASCULAR DISEASE ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT, EXTERNAL, insertion of (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 04778 Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck or extremities (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04778 Embolus, removal of, from an artery or by-pass graft of neck or extremities (AU 12) 01/09/1989 04779 ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, in association with another venous or arterial operation (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04780 ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT, EXTERNAL, removal of (AU 5 - 406/510) 01/05/1991 04781 ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, not in association with another venous or arterial operation (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04782 ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, insertion of (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04783 ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, thrombectomy of (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04784 Embolus, removal of, from artery of trunk (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04784 Embolus or thrombus, removal of, from artery or prosthetic graft of trunk (AU 15) 01/09/1989 04785 STENOSIS OF ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA OR PROSTHETIC ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, correction of (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04786 INTRA-ABDOMINAL ARTERY OR VEIN, cannulation of for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding aftercare) (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04787 ARTERIAL CANNULATION for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not covered by Item 4786 (excluding after-care) (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04788 CENTRAL VEIN CATHETERISATION by open exposure, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04789 Thrombus, removal of, from femoral, iliac or other similar large vein (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04790 HICKMAN OR BROVIAC CATHETER, OR OTHER CHEMOTHERAPY DEVICE, removal of (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04791 Abdominal aortic aneurysm, excision of and insertion of graft (AU 26) 01/02/1984 04792 THORACO-ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM, excision of and insertion of graft, including reanastomosis of visceral vessels ANAESTHETIC 40 UNITS — ITEM NOS 479G / 550S 01/07/1985 04792 Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm, excision of and insertion of graft, including reanastomosis of visceral vessels (AU 40) 01/09/1989 04793 ISOLA TED 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 aftercare) (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 04794 Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, excision of and insertion of graft (AU 26) 01/02/1984 04794 Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, excision of and insertion of graft, or repair of aorto-duodenal fistula, including repair of aorta and duodenum (AU 26) 01/09/1989 04795 ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION PROCEDURES INFERIOR VENA CAVAL FILTER, insertion of, by percutaneous method using interventional imaging techniques (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04796 INFERIOR VENA CAVAL FILTER, insertion of, by open operation (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04797 INFERIOR VENA CAVA, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04798 Aneurysm of major artery, excision of and insertion of graft (AU 18) 01/02/1984 04799 INFERIOR VENA CAVA, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 04800 Transluminal arterioplasty including associated radiological services and preparation (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04801 EXCISION OF INFECTED PROSTHETIC BY-PASS GRAFT from NECK or EXTREMITIES, including closure of vessel or vessels ANAESTHETIC 14 UNITS - ITEM NOS 458G / 525S 01/07/1985 04801 Excision of infected prosthetic by-pass graft from neck or extremities, including closure of vessel or vessels (AU 14) 01/09/1989 04802 EXCISION OF INFECTED PROSTHETIC BY-PASS GRAFT from TRUNK, including closure of vessel or vessels ANAESTHETIC 18 UNITS — ITEM NOS 462G / 529S 01/08/1985 04802 Excision of infected prosthetic by-pass graft from trunk, including closure of vessel or vessels (AU 18) 01/09/1989 04803 CROSS LEG BYPASS GRAFTING, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04804 SAPHENOUS VEIN ANASTOMOSIS to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 04805 VENOUS STENOSIS OR OCCLUSION, vein bypass for, using vein or synthetic material, not associated with items 4803 or 4804 (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04806 Intra-aortic balloon for counterpulsation, operation for insertion by arteriotomy or removal of and arterioplasty (AU 14) 01/02/1984 04806 Intra-aortic balloon for counterpulsation, operation for insertion by arteriotomy, or removal of and arterioplasty (excluding repair by patch graft) (AU 14) 01/09/1989 04807 VEIN STENOSIS, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis)-using vein or synthetic material (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04808 Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 04809 VENOUS VALVE, plica tion or repair to restore valve competency (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 04810 VEIN TRANSPLANT to restore valvular function (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 04811 EXTERNAL STENT, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein - one stent (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 04812 Arteriovenous shunt, external, removal of (AU 5) 01/02/1984 04813 TRANS LUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY OF CORONORY ARTERY AND DILATATION OF VESSEL, using interventional imaging techniques ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS - ITEM NOS 454G I 523S 01/05/1990 04814 TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY OF PERIPHERAL VESSEL AND DILATATION OF VESSEL, using interventional imaging techniques ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS - ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/05/1990 04815 EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins - more than one stent (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04816 EXTERNAL STENT, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein (one stent) (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04817 Arteriovenous anastomosis, direct, of upper or lower limb (AU 14) 01/02/1984 04818 EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins (more than one stent) (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04819 PORTAL HYPERTENSION, vascular decompression operation for (including splenorenal, porto-caval and mesenterico-caval anastomosis) (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 04820 SYMPATHECTOMY LUMBAR SYMPATHEOUMY (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04821 CERVICAL OR UPPER THORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY by any surgical approach (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 04822 Intra-arterial infusion of arteries of neck, thorax or abdomen, including initial operation and all postoperative management (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04822 Cannulation of intra-abdominal artery or vein for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding after-care) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 04823 Arterial cannulation for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation, not covered by item 4822 (excluding after-care) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 04823 ARTERIAL CANNULATION for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not covered by Item 4822 (excluding after-care) ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/11/1985 04824 CENTRAL VEIN CATHETERISATION by open exposure, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with a Hickman or Broviac catheter not covered by item 4825 ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS — ITEM NOS 409G / 514S 01/07/1985 04824 Central vein catheterisation by open exposure, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with a Hickman or Broviac catheter, not covered by item 4825 (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04825 Central vein catheterisation by open exposure, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with a Hickman or Broviac catheter, in children under the age or 12 years (AU 12) 01/09/1989 04825 CENTRAL VEIN CATHETERISATION by open exposure using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with a Hickman or Broviac catheter in children under the age of 12 years ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/11/1986 04826 CERVICAL OR UPPER THORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY, where operation is a reoperation for previous incomplete sympathectomy by any surgical approach (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 04827 LUMBAR SYMPATHECTOMY, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete surgical sympathectomy (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 04828 DEBRIDEMENT AND AMPUTATIONS FOR VASCULAR DISEASE ISCHAEMIC LIMB, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, when debridement includes muscle, tendon or bone (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 04829 Percutaneous epidural implant for chronic pain-insertion of (one or two stages), not involving laminectomy (AU 8) 01/09/1989 04830 Percutaneous epidural implant for chronic pain-removal of (AU 7) 01/09/1989 04831 ISCHAEMIC LIMB, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 04832 Operation on phalanx (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04834 MISCELLANEOUS VASCULAR PROCEDURES OPERATIVE ARTERIOGRAPHY OR VENOGRAPHY, one or more of, performed during the course of an operative prodedure on an artery or vein on one leg (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 04835 TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLAS1Y OF CORONARY ARTERY AND DILATATION OF VESSEL, using interventionaI imaging techniques (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04836 TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLAS1Y OF PERIPHERAL VESSEL AND DILATATION OF VESSEL, using interventionaI imaging techniques (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 04837 OPERATIONS FOR ACUTE OSTEOMYELITIS OPERATION ON PHALANX (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 04838 Operation on sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, carpus, tibia, fibula, tarsus, skull, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins)-- one bone (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04841 Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins)-- one bone (D) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04844 Operation on humerus or femur-- one bone (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04853 Operation on spine or pelvic bones-- one bone (AU 13) 01/02/1984 04860 Operation on scapula, sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, metacarpus, carpus, phalanx, tibia, fibula, metatarsus, tarsus, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins)-- one bone or any combination of adjoining bones (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04862 Operation on mandible or maxilla or mandible and maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (D) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04864 Operation on humerus or femur-- one bone (AU 11) 01/02/1984 04867 Operation on spine or pelvic bones-- one bone (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04870 Operation on skull (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04877 Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in Item 4864, 4867 or 4870 (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04927 One digit of hand (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04930 One digit of hand (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04934 Two digits of one hand (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04940 Two digits of one hand (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04943 Three digits of one hand (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04948 Three digits of one hand (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04950 Four digits of one hand (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 04954 Four digits of one hand (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 04957 Five digits of one hand (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04961 Five digits of one hand (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 04965 Finger or thumb, including metacarpal or part of metacarpal-- each digit (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04969 Finger or thumb, including metacarpal or part of metacarpal-- each digit (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04972 Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04976 Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04976 HAND, MIDCARPAL OR TRANSMETACARPAL ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS (S) — ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/03/1985 04979 Hand, forearm or through arm (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04983 At shoulder (AU 12) 01/02/1984 04987 Interscapulothoracic (AU 15) 01/02/1984 04990 One digit of foot (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04993 One digit of foot (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 04995 Two digits of one foot (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04997 Two digits of one foot (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 04999 Three digits of one foot (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 04999 THREE DIGITS of one foot (G) ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS — ITEM NOS 409G / 517S 01/03/1985 05000 Level 'a' professional 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 surgery consultation professional attendance at consulting rooms. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05002 Three digits of one foot (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05003 Home visit (professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05003 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) that requires a short patient history and, if necessary, limited examination and management - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05006 Four digits of one foot (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05007 Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05009 Four digits of one foot (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05010 Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05010 Consultation at a residential aged care facilityprofessional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after pm on any other day. 01/05/2010 05015 Five digits of one foot (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05018 Five digits of one foot (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05020 Level 'b' Professional attendance 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 5040, 5043, 5046, 5049, 5060, 5063, 5064 or 5067 applies surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05020 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 01/05/2010 05023 Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05023 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05024 Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal-- each toe (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05026 Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05028 Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05028 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05029 Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal-- each toe (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05034 Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05038 Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05040 Level 'c' Professional attendance 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 5060, 5063, 5064 or 5067 applies surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05040 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 01/05/2010 05043 Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution). The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05043 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05045 Through leg or at knee (AU 8) 01/11/1979 05046 Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05048 Through thigh (AU 10) 01/11/1979 05049 Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05049 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05050 THROUGH THIGH, AT KNEE OR BELOW KNEE ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 5218 01/07/1985 05050 Through thigh, at knee or below knee (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05051 At hip (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05055 Hindquarter (AU 17) 01/02/1984 05057 Amputation stump, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover 01/09/1989 05057 AMPUTATION STUMP, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover DERIVED FEE — 75% of the original amputation fee ANAESTHETIC — ITEM NOS 488G / 5608 01/11/1986 05059 Ear, removal of foreign body in, otherwise than by simple syringing (AU 4) 01/02/1984 05060 Level 'd' Professional attendance 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 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05060 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 01/05/2010 05062 Ear, removal of foreign body in, involving incision of external auditory canal (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05063 Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05063 Professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05064 Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05066 Aural polyp, removal of (AU 4) 01/02/1984 05067 Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05067 Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient 01/05/2010 05068 External auditory meatus, surgical removal of keratosis obturans from, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05069 MEATOPLASTY involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone not covered by Item 5070 ANAESTHETIC 9 UNITS — ITEM NOS 443G / 5188 01/08/1986 05069 Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone not covered by item 5070 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05070 MEATOPLASTY involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone associated with Items 5078, 5091, 5095, 5098 or 5100 ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS — ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/08/1986 05070 Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone associated with items 5078, 5091, 5095, 5098 or 5100 (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05072 External auditory meatus, removal of exostoses in (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05073 Correction of AUDITORY CANAL STENOSIS, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 5238 01/09/1986 05073 Correction of auditory canal stenosis, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05074 Reconstruction of external auditory canal in association with items 5095, 5098, 5100 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05074 RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL in association with Items 5095, 5098, 5100 ANAESTHETIC 9 UNITS — ITEM NOS 443G / 5188 01/10/1986 05075 Myringoplasty, trans-canal approach (Rosen incision) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05078 Myringoplasty, post-aural or endaural approach with or without mastoid inspection (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05079 ATTICOTOMY without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/08/1986 05079 Atticotomy without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05080 ATTICOTOMY with reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty ANAESTHETIC 14 UNITS — ITEM NOS 458G / 525S 01/08/1986 05080 Atticotomy with reconstruction of the bony defect with or without myringoplasty (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05081 Ossicular chain reconstruction (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05085 Ossicular chain reconstruction and myringoplasty (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05087 Mastoidectomy (cortical) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05091 Obliteration of the mastoid cavity (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05093 MASTOIDECTOMY, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS — ITEM NOS 460G / 527S 01/08/1986 05093 Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty (AU 16) 01/09/1989 05094 MASTOIDECTOMY, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction ANAESTHETIC 18 UNITS — ITEM NOS 462G / 529S 01/08/1986 05094 Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (AU 18) 01/09/1989 05095 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05098 Mastoidectomy ( radical or modified radical) and myringoplasty (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05100 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05101 REVISION OF MASTOIDECTOMY (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS — ITEM NOS 460G / 527S 01/08/1986 05101 Revision of mastoidectomy (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty (AU 16) 01/09/1989 05102 Decompression of facial nerve in its mastoid portion (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05104 Decompression of facial nerve in its intracranial portion by intracranial or intrapetrous approach (AU 18) 01/02/1984 05106 Labyrinthotomy or destruction of labyrinth (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05108 Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of by two surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine approach-- transmastoid, translabyrinthine procedure (including after-care) (AU 39) 01/02/1984 05112 Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of by two surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine approach-- intracranial procedure (including aftercare) 01/02/1984 05113 SKULL BASE TUMOUR, removal of by infra-temporal approach ANAESTHETIC 40 UNITS—ITEM NOS 479G/550S 01/08/1987 05113 Skull base tumour, removal of by infratemporal approach (AU 40) 01/09/1989 05114 PARTIAL TEMPORAL BONE RESECTION for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without decompression of facial nerve. ANAESTHETIC 28 UNITS—ITEM NOS 472G/543S 01/08/1987 05114 Partial temporal bone resection for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without decompression of facial nerve (AU 28) 01/09/1989 05115 TOTAL TEMPORAL BONE RESECTION for removal of tumour ANAESTHETIC 32 UNITS—ITEM NOS 475G/546S 01/08/1987 05115 Total temporal bone resection for removal of tumour (AU 32) 01/09/1989 05116 Endolymphatic sac, transmastoid decompression with or without drainage of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05117 TRANSLABYRINTHINE VESTIBULAR NERVE SECTION ANAESTHETIC 22 UNITS—ITEM NOS 466G/537S 01/08/1987 05117 Translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section (AU 22) 01/09/1989 05118 RETROLABYRINTHINE VESTIBULAR and/or COCHLEAR NERVE SECTION ANAESTHETIC 26 UNITS—ITEM NOS 470G/541S 01/08/1987 05118 Retrolabyrinthine vestibular and/or cochlear nerve section (AU 26) 01/09/1989 05119 INTERNAL AUDITORY MEATUS, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression ANAESTHETIC 23 UNITS—ITEM NOS 467G/538S 01/08/1987 05119 Internal auditory meatus, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression (AU 23) 01/09/1989 05122 Internal auditory meatus, exploration of, by middle cranial fossa approach with or without removal of tumour (AU 21) 01/02/1984 05127 Fenestration operation-- each ear (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05131 Venous graft to fenestration cavity (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05138 Stapedectomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05143 Stapes mobilisation (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05147 Repair of round window (AU11) 01/02/1984 05147 Round window surgery including repair or cochleotomy (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05148 COCHLEAR IMPLANT, insertion of, including mastoidectomy ANAESTHETIC 23 UNITS—ITEM NOS 467G/538S 01/08/1986 05148 Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy (AU 23) 01/09/1989 05152 Glomus tumour, transtympanic removal of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05158 Glomus tumour, transmastoid removal of, including mastoidectomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05162 Abscess or inflammation of middle ear, operation for (excluding aftercare) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05166 Middle ear, exploration of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05172 Middle ear, insertion of tube for drainage of (including myringotomy) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05173 CLEARANCE OF MIDDLE EAR FOR GRANULOMA, CHOLESTEATOMA and POLYP, one or more, with or without myringoplasty ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS—ITEM NOS 450G/521S 01/08/1986 05173 Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, one or more, with or without myringoplasty (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05174 CLEARANCE OF MIDDLE EAR FOR GRANULOMA, CHOLESTEATOMA and POLYP, one or more, with or without myringoplasty with ossicular chain reconstruction ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS—ITEM NOS 460G/527S 01/08/1986 05174 Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, one or more, with or without myringoplasty with ossicular chain reconstruction (AU 16) 01/09/1989 05176 Perforation of tympanum, cauterisation or diathermy of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05177 EXCISION OF RIM OF EARDRUM PERFORATION, not associated with mynngoplasty ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS—ITEM NOS 407G/513S 01/08/1986 05177 Excision of rim of eardrum perforation, not associated with myringoplasty (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05182 Ear toilet requiring use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane with or without general anaesthesia (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05186 Tympanic membrane, microinspection of one or both ears under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05192 Examination of nasal cavity or postnasal space or nasal cavity and post-nasal space, under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05196 Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (excluding after-care) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05200 Professional attendance at consulting rooms. brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 01/01/2005 05201 Nose, removal of foreign body in, other than by simple probing (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05203 Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05205 Nasal polyp or polypi (simple), removal of 01/02/1984 05207 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05208 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05210 Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05214 Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05217 Nasal septum, septoplasty or submucous resection of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05217 Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05220 Home visits (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution) brief home visit of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05220 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting not more than 5 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05223 Standard home visit of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05223 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05227 Long home visit of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05227 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05228 Prolonged home visit of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05228 Professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 01/05/2010 05229 Cauterisation or diathermy of any or all of septum, turbinates or pharynx -each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05229 Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or diathermy of septum, turbinates or pharynx - one or more of these procedures (including any consultation on the same occasion) not associated with any other operation on the nose (AU 6) 01/03/1984 05229 Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum, turbinates or pharynx-one or more of these procedures (including any consultation on the same occasion) not associated with any other operation on the nose (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05230 Cauterisation of blood vessels in nose during epistaxis (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05230 Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) of blood vessels in nose during an episode of epistaxis, one or both sides (AU 7) 01/03/1984 05230 Nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05233 Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05234 DIVISION OF NASAL ADHESIONS, with or without stenting not associated with any other operation on the nose and not perfornned during the post-operative period of a nasal operation ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS—ITEM NOS 407G/513S 01/08/1986 05234 Division of nasal adhesions, with or without stenting not associated with any other operation on the nose and not performed during the post-operative period of a nasal operation (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05235 Dislocation of turbinate or turbinates, one or both sides, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05237 Turbinectomy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05237 Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05240 Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05241 Turbinates, submucous resection of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05241 Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (AU 8) 01/09/1989 05242 Nasal turbinates, cryotherapy to (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05243 Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05245 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05247 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05248 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05249 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05254 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of-- under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05254 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of-under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital), not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05259 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of-- under general anaesthesia (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05260 Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) - each patient brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05260 Brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 01/05/2010 05263 Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05264 Maxillary antrum, lavage of-- each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05265 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05265 Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 01/05/2010 05267 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 01/01/2005 05267 Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 01/05/2010 05268 Maxillary artery, transantral ligation of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05270 Antrostomy (radical) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05274 Antrostomy (radical) (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05277 Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05280 Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05282 Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05284 Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05286 Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05288 Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05291 Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (D) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05292 ETHMOIDAL ARTERY OR ARTERIES, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/09/1986 05292 Ethmoidal artery or arteries, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05293 LATERAL RHINOTOMY with removal of tumour ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/08/1986 05293 Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05295 Fronto-nasal ethmoidectomy with or without sphenoidectomy (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05298 Radical fronto-ethmoidectomy with osteoplastic flap (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05301 Frontal sinus or ethmoidal sinuses, intranasal operation on (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05305 Frontal sinus, catheterisation of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05308 Frontal sinus, trephine of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05318 Frontal sinus, radical obliteration of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05320 Ethmoidal sinuses, external operation on (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05330 Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05343 Eustachian tube, catheterisation of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05345 Division of pharyngeal adhesions (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05348 Post-nasal spaces, direct examination of, with biopsy nasendoscopy or sinoscopy (unilateral) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05348 Post nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05349 NASENDOSCOPY or SINOSCOPY or FIBREOPTIC EXAMINATION of NASOPHARYNX and LARYNX ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS — ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/08/1986 05349 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05350 NASOPHARYNGEAL ANGIOFIBROMA, transpalatal removal ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/08/1986 05350 Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, transpalatal removal (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05354 Pharyngeal pouch, removal of (AU 16) 01/02/1984 05354 Pharyngeal pouch, removal of, with or without cricopharyngeal myotomy (AU 16) 01/09/1989 05357 Pharyngeal pouch, endoscopic resection of (Dohlman's operation) (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05358 CRICOPHARYNGEAL MYOTOMY with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/08/1986 05358 Cricopharyngeal myotomy with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05360 Pharyngotomy (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05361 Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05361 PARTIAL PHARYNGECTOMY via PHARYNGOTOMY ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/10/1986 05362 PARTIAL PHARYNGECTOMY via PHARYNGOTOMY with partial or total glossectomy ANAESTHETIC 14 UNITS — ITEM NOS 458G / 525S 01/09/1986 05362 Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy with partial or total glossectomy (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05363 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than twelve years (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05366 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than twelve years (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05389 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person twelve years of age or over (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05392 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person twelve years of age or over (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05396 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05401 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05407 Adenoids, removal of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05411 Adenoids, removal of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05431 Lingual tonsil or lateral pharyngeal bands, removal of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05445 Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) , incision of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05449 Uvulotomy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05456 Vallecular or pharyngeal cysts, removal of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05464 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05470 Oesophagoscopy with dilatation or insertion of prosthesis-- each occasion (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05480 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with biopsy (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05486 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with removal of foreign body (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05490 Oesophageal stricture, dilatation of, without oesophagoscopy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05492 Oesophagus, pneumatic dilatation of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05492 Oesophagus, endoscopic pneumatic dilatation of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 05498 Laryngectomy (total) (AU 20) 01/02/1984 05499 VERTICAL HEMI-LARYNGECTOMY including tracheostomy ANAESTHETIC 17 UNITS — ITEM NOS 461G / 528S 01/08/1986 05499 Vertical hemi-laryngectomy including tracheostomy (AU 17) 01/09/1989 05500 Supraglottic laryngectomy including tracheostomy (AU 21) 01/09/1989 05500 SUPRAGLOTTIC LARYNGECTOMY including tracheostomy ANAESTHETIC 21 UNITS — ITEM NOS 465G / 535S 01/12/1986 05508 Laryngopharyngectomy or primary restoration of alimentary continuity after laryngopharyngectomy using stomach or bowel (AU 20) 01/02/1984 05520 Larynx, direct examination of, as an independent procedure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05520 Larynx, direct examination of the supraglottic, glottic and subglottic regions, not associated with any other procedure on the larynx nor with the administration of a general anaesthetic (AU 8) 01/09/1989 05524 Larynx, direct examination of, with biopsy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05530 Larynx, direct examination of, with removal of tumour (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05534 Microlaryngoscopy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05538 MICROLARYNGOSCOPY with removal of juvenile papillomata ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/08/1986 05538 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of juvenile papillomata (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05539 MICROLARYNGOSCOPY with removal of papillomata by laser surgery ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS — ITEM NOS 457G / 524S 01/08/1986 05539 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of papillomata by laser surgery (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05540 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of tumour (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05541 MICROLARYNGOSCOPY with arytenoidectomy ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS — ITEM NOS 457G / 524S 01/08/1986 05541 Microlaryngoscopy with arytenoidectomy (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05542 Teflon injection into vocal cord (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05545 Larynx, fractured, operation for (AU 15) 01/02/1984 05556 Larynx, external operation on or laryngofissure (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05556 Larynx, external operation on, or laryngofissure, with or without cordectomy (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05557 Laryngoplasty or tracheoplasty, including tracheostomy (AU 17) 01/09/1989 05557 LARYNGOPLASTY or TRACHEOPLASTY, including tracheostomy ANAESTHETIC 17 UNITS — ITEM NOS 461G / 528S 01/10/1986 05572 Tracheostomy (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05598 Tracheostomy (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05601 Trachea, removal of foreign body in (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05605 Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05611 Bronchoscopy with biopsy or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05613 Bronchus, removal of foreign body in (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05615 FIBREOPTIC BRONCHOSCOPY with one or more transbronchial lung biopsies, with or without bronchial or broncho- alveolar lavage, with or without the use of interventional imaging ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS - ITEM NOS 409G / 517S 01/05/1990 05617 ENDOSCOPIC LASER RESECTION OF ENDOBRONCHIAL TUMOURS for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures ANAESTHETIC 15 UNITS - ITEM NOS 459G / 526S 01/05/1990 05619 Bronchoscopy with dilatation of tracheal stricture (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05636 Adrenal gland, biopsy or removal of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05636 Adrenal gland, excision of-partial or total (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05642 Renal transplant, not covered by Items 5644 and 5645 (AU 24) 01/02/1984 05644 Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together-- vascular anastomosis, including aftercare (AU 24) 01/02/1984 05645 Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together-- ureterovesical anastomosis, including after-care 01/02/1984 05647 Donor nephrectomy (cadaver) 01/02/1984 05647 Donor nephrectomy (cadaver) , one or both kidneys 01/03/1984 05654 Nephrectomy, complete (G) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05661 Nephrectomy, complete (S) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05663 Nephrectomy, complete, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (AU 13) 01/02/1989 05665 Partial nephrectomy, nephrectomy complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney or nephroureterectomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05665 Nephrectomy, partial (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05666 Nephrectomy, partial, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (AU 15) 01/02/1989 05667 Nephrectomy, radical, with enbloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy (AU 17) 01/11/1984 05675 Nephro-ureterectomy, complete, with bladder repair (AU 17) 01/02/1984 05675 Nephro-ureterectomy, complete, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedure (AU 17) 01/09/1989 05679 KIDNEY, FUSED, symphysiotomy for ANAESTHETIC 14 UNITS — ITEM NOS 458G / 525S 01/01/1985 05679 Kidney, fused, symphysiotomy for (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05679 Kidney, fused, renal symphysiotomy for (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05683 Kidney, exploration of, with any procedure, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05683 Kidney or perinephric area, exploration of, with or without drainage of, by open exposure, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05691 Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05691 Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, through the same skin incision, for one or two stones (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05699 Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, where complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney or for large staghorn calculus filling renal pelvis and calyces (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05699 Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, extended, for staghorn stone or 3 or more stones, including one or more of the following: nephrostomy, pyelostomy, pedicle control with or without freezing, calyorrhaphy or pyeloplasty (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05700 EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY and post-operative care for three days, including pre-operative consultation In hospital for assessment for lithotripsy ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/08/1986 05700 Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to urinary tract and post-treatment care for three days, including pre-treatment consultation (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05705 Ureterolithotomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05715 Nephrostomy, nephrotomy or pyelostomy with drainage (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05715 Nephrostomy or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05721 Nephropexy, as an independent procedure (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05724 Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05726 Renal biopsy (closed) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05729 Pyonephrosis, drainage of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05732 Perinephric abscess, drainage of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05734 Pyeloplasty (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05734 Pyeloplasty,by open exposure (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05737 Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on same kidney or by congenital kidney abnormality or by the operation being on a solitary kidney (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05737 Pyeloplasty in congenitally abnormal kidney or solitary kidney, by open exposure (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05738 Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney, by open exposure (AU 15) 01/02/1989 05741 Divided ureter, repair of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05744 Repair of kidney, wound or injury (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05744 Kidney, exposure and exploration of, including repair or nephrectomy, for trauma, not associated with any other procedure performed on the kidney, renal pelvis or renal pedicle (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05747 Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with bladder repair (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05747 Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with or without associated bladder repair, not associated with item 5889 (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05753 Replacement of ureter by bowel-- unilateral (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05753 Ureter, replacement of, by bowel (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05757 Replacement of ureter by bowel-- bilateral (AU 17) 01/02/1984 05763 Ureter (unilateral), transplantation of, into skin (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05763 Ureter, transplantation of, into skin (AU10) 01/09/1989 05769 Ureters (bilateral), transplantation of, into skin (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05773 Ureter (unilateral), transplantation of, into bladder (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05773 Ureter, reimplantation into bladder (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05777 Ureters (bilateral), transplantation of, into bladder (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05780 Ureter, transplantation of, into bladder with bladder plastic procedure (Boari flap) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05780 Ureter, reimplantation into bladder with psoas hitch or Boari flap or both (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05785 Ureter (unilateral), transplantation of, into intestine (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05785 Ureter, transplantation of, into intestine (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05792 Ureters (bilateral), transplantation of, into intestine (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05799 Ureter, transplantation of, into other ureter (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05799 Ureter, transplantation of, into another ureter (AU 12) 01/09/1989 05804 Ureter (unilateral), transplantation of, into isolated intestinal loop (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05804 Ureter, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, unilateral (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05807 Ureters (bilateral), transplantation of, into isolated intestinal loop (AU 16) 01/02/1984 05807 Ureters, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, bilateral (AU 16) 01/09/1989 05808 Intestinal urinary reservoir, continent, formation of, including formation of nonreturn valves and implantation of ureters (one or both) into reservoir (AU 27) 01/02/1989 05809 Intestinal urinary conduit or ureterostomy, revision of (AU 13) 01/02/1989 05812 Ureterotomy, with exploration or drainage, as an independent procedure (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05812 Ureter, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05816 Ureterotomy, with exploration or drainage for tumour, as an independent procedure (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05821 Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for retroperitoneal fibrosis, ovarian vein syndrome or similar condition-- unilateral (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05821 Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for retroperitoneal fibrosis, ovarian vein syndrome or similar condition (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05827 Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for retroperitoneal fibrosis, ovarian vein syndrome or similar condition-- bilateral (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05831 Reduction ureteroplasty, unilateral (AU 14) 01/02/1984 05831 Reduction ureteroplasty (AU 14) 01/09/1989 05836 Reduction ureteroplasty, bilateral (AU 17) 01/02/1984 05837 Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy-- unilateral (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05837 Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05840 Bladder, catheterisation of-- where no other surgical procedure is performed (AU 4) 01/02/1984 05840 Bladder, catheterisation of , where no other procedure is performed (AU 4) 01/09/1989 05841 CYSTOSCOPY and URETEROSCOPY with or without PYELOSCOPY including, where performed, ureteric meatotomy or dilatation of the ureter (not associated with a service covered by Items 5842 to 5888) ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS — ITEM NOS 406G / 51 OS 01/01/1986 05841 Ureteroscopy, with or without any one or more of; cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy, ureteric dilatation and pyeloscopy, not associated with item 5842, 5843, 5845, 5851, 5878 or 5885 (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05842 CYSTOSCOPY and URETEROSCOPY with or without PYELOSCOPY including, where performed, ureteric meatotomy or dilatation of the ureter with one or more of the following procedures in the ureter or renal pelvis — biopsy, diathermy, calculus extraction (not associated with a service covered by Item 5841 and Items 5843 to 5888) ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS — ITEM NOS 407G / 513S 01/01/1986 05842 Ureteroscopy as described in item 5841, plus one or more of extraction of stone, biopsy or diathermy (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05843 CYSTOSCOPY and URETEROSCOPY with or without PYELOSCOPY including, where performed, ureteric meatotomy or dilatation of the ureter with ultrasonic or electrohydraulic pulse disintegration of stone in the ureter or renal pelvis (not associated with Items 5841,5842 and 5845 to 5888) ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS — ITEM NOS 407G / 513S 01/01/1986 05843 Ureteroscopy as described in item 5841, plus destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic shock waves, or laser, with extraction of fragments (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05845 Cystoscopy, with or without urethral dilatation (AU 5) 01/02/1984 05845 Cystoscopy with urethroscopy, with or without urethral dilatation, not associated with any other urological endoscopic procedure on the lower urinary tract except item 6070 (AU 5) 01/09/1989 05846 CYSTOSCOPY, with or without urethroscopy, for the treatment of penile warts or uretheral warts, not associated with Item 3347 ANAESTHETIC 6 UNIITS - ITEM NOS 407G/513S 01/12/1989 05847 Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation including imaging of the upper urinary tract, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with item 5851 or 5855 (AU 6) 01/02/1989 05849 Cystoscopy with one or more of; ureteric dilatation, insertion of ureteric stent, or brush biopsy of ureter or of renal pelvis, unilateral, not associated with item 5851 or 5855 (AU 6) 01/02/1989 05851 Cystoscopy, with ureteric catheterisation, with or without introduction of opaque medium (AU 5) 01/02/1984 05851 Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with item 5847 or 5849 (AU 5) 01/09/1989 05853 Cystoscopy, with controlled hydrodilatation of the bladder (AU 5) 01/02/1984 05855 Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy (AU 5) 01/02/1989 05861 Ascending cysto-urethrography (AU 5) 01/02/1984 05864 Cystoscopic removal of foreign body (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05864 Cystoscopy with removal of foreign body (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05868 Cystoscopy, with biopsy of bladder tumours (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05868 Cystoscopy with biopsy of bladder, not associated with item 5845, 5855, 5871, 5875, 5878, 5881, 6005, 6006 or 6027 (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05871 Cystoscopy, with diathermy or resection of superficial bladder tumours or with other diathermy of bladder or prostate (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05871 Cystoscopy with resection or diathermy of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder or prostate, not associated with item 5875 (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05872 CYSTOSCOPY, with lavage of blood clots from bladder including any associated diathermy of prostate or bladder and not associated with Item 5845 and Items 5853 to 5888 and Items 6005 and 6006 ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS - ITEM NOS 409G I 517S 01/12/1989 05875 Cystoscopy with diathermy or resection of invasive bladder tumours or solitary tumour over 2 centimetres in diameter (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05875 Cystoscopy with diathermy or resection of multiple bladder tumours in more than two quadrants of the bladder or solitary tumour greater than 2 centimetres in diameter (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05878 Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy or with resection of ureterocoele (AU 5) 01/02/1984 05878 Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy or with resection of ureterocele(AU 5) 01/03/1984 05878 Cystoscopy with resection of ureterocele (AU 5) 01/09/1989 05879 Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall (AU 5) 01/02/1989 05881 Cystoscopy with endoscopic resection bladder neck or cystoscopy with endoscopic incision of bladder neck or both of these procedures (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05881 Cystoscopy with endoscopic resection of bladder neck or cystoscopy with endoscopic incision of bladder neck or both of these procedures (AU 7) 01/03/1984 05881 Cystoscopy with endoscopic incision or resection of external sphincter, bladder neck or both (AU 7) 01/09/1989 05883 Endoscopic external sphincterotomy for neurogenic bladder neck obstruction not associated with Item 5881 (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05885 Cystoscopy, with endoscopic removal or manipulation of ureteric calculus (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05885 Endoscopic manipulation or extraction of ureteric calculus (AU 6) 01/09/1989 05886 Endoscopic examination of intestinal conduit or reservoir (AU 5) 01/02/1989 05888 Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (AU 7) 01/02/1984 05888 Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (AU 7) 235.00 235.00 235.00 235.00 235.00 235.00 Operations on the Bladder (Open) 01/03/1984 05889 Bladder, partial excision of (AU 13) 01/02/1989 05891 Bladder, repair of rupture of, or partial excision of, or plastic repair of (G) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05891 Bladder, repair of rupture (G) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05894 Bladder, repair of rupture of, or partial excision of, or plastic repair of (S) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05894 Bladder, repair of rupture (S) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 05897 Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic (not covered by Item 5903) (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05897 Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic, not covered by item 5903 and not associated with other open bladder procedure (G) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 05901 Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic (not covered by Item 5903) (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05901 Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic, not covered by item 5903 and not associated with other open bladder procedure (S) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 05903 Suprapubic stab cystotomy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 05905 Bladder, total excision of (AU 29) 01/02/1984 05906 Professional attendance of not more than 5 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 05908 Professional attendance of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 20 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 05910 Professional attendance of more than 20 minutes duration but not more than 40 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 05912 Professional attendance of more than 40 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 05916 Bladder neck contracture, operation for (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05919 Bladder tumours, suprapubic diathermy of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05929 Diverticulum of bladder, excision or obliteration of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 05929 Bladder diverticulum, excision or obliteration of (AU 10) 01/09/1989 05935 Vesical fistula, cutaneous, operation for (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05936 Cutaneous vesicostomy, establishment of (AU 9) 01/02/1989 05941 Vesico-vaginal fistula, closure of by abdominal approach (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05942 Vesico-vaginal fistula, closure of, synchronous combined approach, abdominal component, including aftercare (AU 12) 01/02/1989 05943 Vesico-vaginal fistula, closure of, synchronous combined approach, vaginal component, including aftercare 01/02/1989 05947 Vesico-colic fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (AU 11) 01/02/1984 05947 Vesico-intestinal fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (AU 11) 01/09/1989 05956 Vesico-rectal fistula, closure of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 05964 Bladder aspiration, by needle 01/02/1984 05968 Cystotomy, with removal of calculus, as an independent procedure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 05977 Urethropexy (Marshall-Marchetti operation) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 05977 Bladder stress incontinence, suprapubic procedure for, not covered by item 6406 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 05981 Bladder enlargement using intestine or segment of bowel (AU 23) 01/02/1984 05981 Bladder enlargement using intestine (AU 23) 01/09/1989 05982 Bladder extrophy closure, not involving sphincter reconstruction (AU 14) 01/02/1989 05984 Correction of vesico-ureteric reflux-- operation for-- unilateral (AU 12) 01/02/1984 05993 Correction of vesico-ureteric reflux-- operation for-- bilateral (AU 14) 01/02/1984 06001 Prostatectomy (suprapubic, perineal or retropubic) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06001 Prostatectomy, open (AU13) 01/09/1989 06004 Initial professional attendance of 10 minutes or less in duration on a patient by a specialist practising in his or her specialty of neurosurgery if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (c) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service; for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies; and (d) no other initial consultation has taken place for a single course of treatment 01/01/2013 06005 Prostatectomy (endoscopic), with or without cystoscopy (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06005 Prostatectomy (endoscopic), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services covered by item 6039, 6066 or 6069 (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06006 Prostatectomy (endoscopic), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services covered by items 6039, 6066 and 6069, continuation of, within 10 days of initial procedure which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (AU 9) 01/02/1989 06007 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a specialist practising in the specialty of neurosurgery, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner. - Initial attendance in a single course of treatment. 01/11/2006 06009 Each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment. - An attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration. 01/11/2006 06010 Median bar, endoscopic resection of, with or without cystoscopy (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06011 Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving a detailed and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems. An attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration. 01/11/2006 06013 Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving an extensive and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems. An attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. 01/11/2006 06015 Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving an exhaustive and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems - An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration. 01/11/2006 06016 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a specialist practising in the specialty of neurosurgery to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orb) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 6007, 6009, 6011, 6013 or 6015. 01/07/2011 06016 Professional attendance on a patient by a specialist practising in his or her specialty of neurosurgery if: (a) the attendance is by video conference; and (b) item 6007, 6009, 6011, 6013 or 6015 applies to the attendance; and (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and (d) the patient: (i) is located both: (a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 kms by road from the specialist; or (ii) is a care recipient in a residential care service; or (iii) is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; (b) or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19 (2) of the act applies 01/11/2012 06017 Prostate, total excision of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06022 Prostate, open perineal biopsy of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06022 Prostate, open perineal biopsy or open drainage of abscess (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06027 Prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06030 Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06033 Prostatic abscess, retropubic or endoscopic drainage of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06033 Prostatic abscess, endoscopic drainage of (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06036 Urethral sounds, passage of, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06039 Urethral stricture, dilatation of (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06040 Urethra, repair of rupture of distal section (AU 9) 01/02/1989 06041 Urethra, repair of rupture of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06041 Urethra, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06044 Urethral fistula, closure of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06047 Urethroscopy, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06050 [Unidentified item] 01/12/1991 06053 Urethroscopy, with diathermy of tumour (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06053 Urethroscopy, with any one or more of; biopsy, diathermy or removal of foreign body or stone (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06056 Urethroscopy, with removal of stone or foreign body (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06061 Urethra, examination of, involving the use of urethroscope, with cystoscopy (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06066 Urethral meatotomy, external (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06069 Urethrotomy, external or internal (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06069 Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, internal or external (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06070 Urethrotomy, optical, for urethral stricture (AU 5) 01/02/1989 06077 Urethrectomy, partial or complete, for removal of tumour (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06079 Urethro-vaginal fistula, closure of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06083 Urethro-rectal fistula, closure of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06085 PERIURETHRAL TEFLON INJECTION for urinary incontinence including cystoscopy and urethroscopy ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS — ITEM NOS 406G / 51 OS 01/07/1985 06085 Peri-urethral injection of Teflon, including urethroscopy and cystoscopy (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06086 Urethroplasty-- single stage operation (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06089 Urethroplasty-- two stage operation-- first stage (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06091 [Unidentified item] 01/12/1991 06092 Urethroplasty-- two stage operation-- second stage (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06093 [Unidentified item] 01/12/1991 06094 [Unidentified item] 01/12/1991 06095 Urethroplasty, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06098 Hypospadias, meatotomy and hemicircumcision (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06100 Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement (AU 8) 01/02/1989 06105 Hypospadias, correction of chordee (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06107 Hypospadias, correction of chordee with transplantation of prepuce (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06107 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as a staged procedure, first stage (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06110 Hypospadias, urethral reconstruction for, with or without urinary diversion (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06110 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as a staged procedure, second stage (AU 11) 01/09/1989 06118 Hypospadias, urethral reconstruction and correction of chordee, complete, one stage including urinary diversion (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06118 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as one stage procedure, not covered by item 6100 (AU 13) 01/09/1989 06122 Hypospadias, secondary correction of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06130 Epispadias, repair of, not involving sphincter-- each stage (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06135 Epispadias, repair of, including bladder neck closure (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06140 Urethra, diathermy of (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06146 Urethra, excision of prolapse of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06152 Urethra, excision of diverticulum of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06152 Urethral diverticulum, excision of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06155 Urethral sphincter, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (AU 16) 01/02/1989 06157 Urethra, operation for correction of male urinary incontinence (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06157 Urethra, operation for correction of male urinary incontinence, not covered by item 6158 or 6161 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06158 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, perineal approach (AU 10) 01/02/1989 06159 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, abdominal approach (AU 16) 01/02/1989 06160 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of pressure regulating balloon and pump (AU 8) 01/02/1989 06161 Artificial urinary sphincter, revision or removal of, with or without replacement (AU 12) 01/02/1989 06162 Priapism, decompression operation for, under general anaesthesia (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06162 Priapism, decompression by glanular stab cavernosospongiosum shunt (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06166 Priapism, decompression shunt operation for (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06166 Priapism, shunt operation for, not covered by item 6162 (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06175 Urethral valves or urethral membrane, endoscopic resection of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06175 Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06179 Penis, partial amputation of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06184 Penis, complete or radical amputation of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06189 Penis, repair of laceration or fracture involving cavernous tissue (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06189 Penis, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06194 Penis, repair of avulsion (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06194 PENIS, repair of avulsion ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/12/1985 06199 Penis, Peyronie's disease, injection procedure for 01/02/1984 06199 Penis, Peyronie's disease, injection procedure for 6204 01/03/1984 06199 Penis, injection of, for investigation or treatment of impotence, priapism or Peyronie's plaque 01/09/1989 06204 Penis, Peyronie's disease, operation for (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06204 Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06205 Penis, surgery to inhibit rapid penile drainage causing impotence, by ligation of deep veins to Bucks fascia including one or deep cavernosal veins, with or without pharmological test (AU 7) 01/02/1989 06207 Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora (AU 14) 01/02/1989 06208 Penis, plastic implantion of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06208 Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of, into one or both corpora (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06210 Penis, lengthening of by translocation of corpora, as an independent procedure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06212 Scrotum, partial excision of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06213 Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of pump and pressure regulating reservoir (AU 11) 01/02/1989 06214 Penis, artificial erection device, complete or partial revision or removal of components, with or without replacement (AU 11) 01/02/1989 06215 Penis, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1989 06216 Scrotum, partial excision of (AU 7) 01/02/1989 06218 Testicular biopsy (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06221 Spermatocele or epididymal cysts, excision of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06221 Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, one or both (G) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06224 Spermatocele or epididymal cysts, excision of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06224 Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, one or both (S) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06228 Exploration of the testis, with or without fixation for torsion (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06228 Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06231 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection following orchidectomy (unilateral) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06231 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, as an independent procedure (AU 12) 01/09/1989 06232 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection following nephrectomy for tumour (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06233 Orchidoplasty (AU 8) 01/11/1979 06234 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, as an independent procedure, following previous similar retroperitoneal dissection, retroperitoneal irradiation or chemotherapy (AU 24) 01/02/1989 06236 Epididymectomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06245 Vaso-vasostomy or vaso-epididymostomy, unilateral, using operating microscope (AU 14) 01/02/1984 06245 Vaso-vasostomy or vaso-epididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope(AU 14) 01/03/1984 06246 Vasoepididymography and vasovesiculography, preparation for, by open operation, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06247 Vaso-vasostomy or vaso-epididymostomy (unilateral) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06249 Vasotomy or vasectomy (unilateral or bilateral) (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06253 Vasotomy or vasectomy (unilateral or bilateral) (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06258 Gynaecological examination under anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06262 Intra-uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not associated with any other item in this Part, or removal of under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06262 Intra-uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/03/1984 06264 Intra-uterine contraceptive device, removal of under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06271 Hymenectomy (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06274 Bartholin's cyst, excision of (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06277 Bartholin's cyst, excision of (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06278 Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06280 Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06284 Bartholin's abscess, incision of (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06290 Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06292 Urethral caruncle, excision of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06296 Urethral caruncle, excision of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06299 Clitoris, amputation of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06299 Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06301 Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, where medically indicated, not associated with Item 6302 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06302 Vulvectomy (simple), vulvoplasty or labioplasty (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06302 Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy; or hemivulvecomy; or superficial vulvectomy, (including colposcopically directed CO2 laser), one or more procedures (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06303 Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for intraepithelial neoplasia of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including associated biopsies-one anatomical site (AU 5) 01/08/1988 06304 Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for intraepithelial neoplasia of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including associated biopsies-two or more anatomical sites (AU 6) 01/08/1988 06305 Colposcopically directed CO2 laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods (AU 6) 01/08/1988 06306 Vulvectomy (radical) (AU 16) 01/02/1984 06307 Vulvectomy (radical) for malignancy (AU 17) 01/09/1989 06308 Pelvic lymph glands, excision of (radical) (AU 15) 01/02/1984 06313 Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06321 Vagina, removal of simple tumour-- (including Gartner duct cyst) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06325 Vagina, complete removal of (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06325 Vagina, partial or complete removal of(AU 13) 01/03/1984 06327 Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (AU 18) 01/02/1984 06332 Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06336 Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06342 Colpotomy or colporrhaphy, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06342 Colpotomy, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06347 Cystocele or rectocele, repair of, not covered by Item 6358, 6363, 6367 or 6373 (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06347 Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not covered by Item 6358, 6363, 6367 or 6373 (G)(AU 10) 01/03/1984 06352 Cystocele or rectocele, repair of, not covered by Item 6358, 6363, 6367 or 6373 (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06352 Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not covered by Item 6358, 6363, 6367 or 6373 (S)(AU 10) 01/03/1984 06358 Cystocele and rectocele, repair of, not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06358 Anterior vaginal repair and posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (G) (AU 10) 01/03/1984 06363 Cystocele and rectocele, repair of, not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06363 Anterior vaginal repair and posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (S) (AU 10) 01/03/1984 06367 Colpoplasty, Donald-Fothergill or Manchester operation (operation for genital prolapse) (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06367 Donald-Fothergill or Manchester operation for genital prolapse (G)(AU 10) 01/03/1984 06373 Colpoplasty, Donald-Fothergill or Manchester operation (operation for genital prolapse) (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06373 Donald-Fothergill or Manchester operation for genital prolapse (S)(AU 10) 01/03/1984 06389 Urethrocele, operation for (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06396 Operation involving abdominal approach for repair of enterocoele or suspension of vaginal vault or enterocoele and suspension of vaginal vault (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06398 Vaginal repair of enterocele with or without repair of rectocele, not associated with item 6347, 6352, 6358, 6363, 6367, 6373, 6396, 6518, 6519 or 6544, and where on a previous occasion there had been performed surgery reflected by a procedure in item 6347, 6352, 6458, 6363, 6367, 6373, 6396, 6518, 6519 or 6544 (AU 8) 01/02/1989 06401 Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not covered by Item 5941, 6079 or 6083 (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06406 Stress incontinence, sling operation for (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06407 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for; abdominal procedure (including after-care) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06408 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdomino-vaginal operation for; vaginal procedure (including after-care) 01/02/1984 06411 Cervix, cauterisation, ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without removal of cervical polyp and with or without dilatation of cervix (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06411 Cervix, cauterisation(other than by by chemical means) ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without removal of cervical polyp, and with or without dilatation of cervix (AU 5) 01/03/1984 06411 Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without dilatation of cervix (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06413 Cervix, removal of polyp or polypi, with or without dilatation of cervix, not associated with item 6411 (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06413 CERVIX, removal of polyp or polypi, with or without dilatation of cervix, not associated with item 6411 ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS — ITEM NOS 406G / 5108 01/11/1986 06415 Examination of the uterine cervix by a magnifying colposcope of the Hinselmann type or similar instrument (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06415 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 (AU 5) 01/03/1984 06430 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06430 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not covered by Item 6367 01/03/1984 06431 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not covered by Item 6367 or 6373 (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06446 Cervix, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, not covered by Item 6460,6464 or 6469 (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06447 Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06451 Hysteroscopy under general anaesthesia or culdoscopy (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06451 Hysteroscopy with dilatation of cervix under general anaesthesia (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06452 Hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy or suction curettage, or both (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06453 Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterization or removal of IUD which cannot be removed by other means, one or more of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06454 Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy under general anaesthesia involving either myomectomy or resection of uterine septum, or both (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06460 Uterus, curettage of, under general anaesthesia, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06460 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (G) (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06464 Uterus, curettage of, under general anaesthesia, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06464 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (S) (AU 5) 01/09/1989 06469 Evacuation of the contents of the gravid uterus by curettage or suction curettage not covered by Item 6460 or 6464 (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06483 Uterus, curettage of, with colposcopy, cervical biopsy and radical diathermy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06483 Uterus-colposcopy, cervical biopsy and radical diathermy of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06508 Hysterectomy or uterine myomectomy (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06508 Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06513 Hysterectomy, sub-total or total, by any route (G) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06513 Hysterectomy, abdominal, subtotal or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (G) (AU 11) 01/09/1989 06517 Hysterectomy, sub-total or total, by any route (S) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06517 Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not covered by item 6544 (S) (AU 11) 01/09/1989 06518 HYSTERECTOMY, VAGINAL, with or without uterine curettage, not covered by Item 6544 ANAESTHETIC]] UNITS - ITEM NOS 453G / 522S (G) 01/02/1989 06519 HYSTERECTOMY, VAGINAL, with or without uterine curettage, not covered by Item 6544 ANAESTHETIC]] UNITS - ITEM NOS 453G / 522S (S) 01/02/1989 06532 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with enucleation of ovarian cyst, one or both sides (G) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06532 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with excision of ovarian, para-ovarian, broad ligament or other adnexal cyst or mass, one or more, with conservation of the ovaries (G) (AU 12) 01/09/1989 06533 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with enucleation of ovarian cyst, one or both sides (S) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06533 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with excision of ovarian, para-ovarian, broad ligament or other adnexal cyst or mass, one or more, with conservation of the ovaries (S) (AU 12) 01/09/1989 06536 Hysterectomy and dissection of pelvic glands (AU 17) 01/02/1984 06536 Radical hysterectomy with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any one more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum (AU 17) 01/09/1989 06542 Radical hysterectomy without gland dissection (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06542 Radical hysterectomy without gland dissection (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any one or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum (AU 17) 01/09/1989 06543 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (AU 19) 01/09/1989 06544 Hysterectomy, vaginal, with removal of uterine adnexae (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06544 Hysterectomy, vaginal, (with or without uterine curettage) with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, one or more, one or both sides (AU 12) 01/09/1989 06553 Ectopic gestation, removal of (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06557 Ectopic gestation, removal of (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06570 Bicornuate uterus, plastic reconstruction for (AU 14) 01/02/1984 06585 Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06594 Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06604 Laparoscopy, diagnostic, as a diagnostic procedure performed in gynaecology (AU 7) 01/11/1979 06607 Laparoscopy involving one or more of biopsy, puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or any other procedure-- not associated with Item 6611 or 6612 (AU 7) 01/11/1979 06611 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06612 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06613 STERILISATION BY INTERRUPTION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES, when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S 01/05/1990 06631 Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis, or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06631 Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, one or more procedures (AU 11) 01/09/1989 06632 MICROSURGICAL TUBOPLASTY (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), UNILATERAL or BILATERAL, one or more procedures ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS—ITEM NOS 460G/527S 01/08/1987 06632 Microsurgical tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, one or more procedures (AU 16) 01/09/1989 06633 Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope (AU 18) 01/02/1984 06638 Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as an isolated procedure, or Rubin test for patency of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06638 Rubin test for patency of Fallopian tubes, or hydrotubation of Fallopian tubes, as a non-repetitive procedure not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 7) 01/03/1984 06638 Hydrotubation of Fallopian tubes as a non-repetitive procedure not associated with any other item in this Part or Rubin test for patency of Fallopian tubes (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06639 RUBINS TEST FOR PATENCY OF FALLOPIAN TUBES ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS - ITEM NOS 408G I 514S 01/05/1990 06641 Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as a repetitive post-operative procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06643 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst-- one such procedure not associated with hysterectomy (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06643 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingoophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - one such procedure not associated with hysterectomy (G) (AU 9) 01/03/1984 06644 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst-- one such procedure not associated with hysterectomy (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06644 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingoophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - one such procedure not associated with hysterectomy (S) (AU 9) 01/03/1984 06648 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst-- two or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with hysterectomy (G) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06648 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingoophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - two or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with hysterectomy (G) (AU 10) 01/03/1984 06649 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst-- two or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with hysterectomy (S) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06649 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingoophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - two or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not associated with hysterectomy (S) (AU 10) 01/03/1984 06655 Radical or debulking operation for ovarian tumour including omentectomy (AU 16) 01/02/1984 06655 Radical or debulking operation for advanced gynaecological malignancy, with or without omentectomy (AU 16) 01/09/1989 06657 LAPAROTOMY, FOR REASSESSMENT ('second look') in the management of ovarian cancer, including associated biopsies and other procedures ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS—ITEM NOS 457G/524S 01/08/1987 06658 Retro-peritoneal lymph node biopsies from above the level of the aortic bifurcation, for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (AU 19) 01/09/1989 06659 Infra-colic omentectomy with multiple peritoneal biopsies for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (AU 19) 01/09/1989 06677 Pelvic abscess, suprapubic drainage of (G) (AU 8) 01/11/1979 06681 Pelvic abscess, suprapubic drainage of (S) (AU 8) 01/11/1979 06686 Ophthalmological examination under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06688 Eye, enucleation of, with or without sphere implant (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06692 Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of integrated implant (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06697 Globe, evisceration of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06699 Globe, evisceration of, and insertion of intrascleral ball or cartilage (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06701 Anophthalmic orbit, insertion of cartilage or artificial implant as a delayed procedure, or removal of implant from socket (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06703 Orbit, skin graft to, as a delayed procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06705 Contracted socket, reconstruction including mucous membrane grafting and stent mould (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06707 Orbit, exploration with or without biopsy, requiring removal of bone (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06709 Orbit, exploration of, with drainage or biopsy not requiring removal of bone (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06715 Orbit, exenteration of, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06722 Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or foreign body, requiring removal of bone (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06724 Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or of foreign body (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06728 Eyeball, perforating wound of, not involving intraocular structures-- repair (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06728 Eyeball, perforating wound of, not involving intraocular structures - repair involving suture of cornea or sclera, or both, not covered by Item 6807 (AU 10) 01/03/1984 06730 Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue-- repair (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06736 Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous-- repair (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06740 Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from anterior segment (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06742 Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from anterior segment (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06744 Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from posterior segment (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06747 Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from posterior segment (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06752 Abscess (intraorbital), drainage of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06754 Tarsal cyst, extirpation of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06758 Tarsal cartilage, excision of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06762 Ectropion, tarsal cauterisation for 01/02/1984 06762 Ectropion, tarsal cauterisation for 6766 01/03/1984 06766 Tarsorrhaphy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06767 Electrolysis epilation for trichiasis, each treatment (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06767 Cryotherapy or electrolysis epilation for trichiasis-each treatment (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06768 Canthoplasty, medial or lateral (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06772 Lacrimal gland, excision of palpebral lobe (AU 8 ) 01/02/1984 06774 Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06778 Dacryocystorhinostomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06786 Conjunctivorhinostomy including dacryocystorhinostomy and fashioning of conjunctival flaps (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06792 Lacrimal canalicular system, reconstruction of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06792 Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by open operation (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06796 Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06799 Naso-lacrimal duct, probing for obstruction, one or both ducts (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06799 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral) replacement of, under general anaesthesia, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral or bilateral, with or without lavage (AU 4) 01/09/1989 06802 Lacrimal passages, lavage of (excluding after-care) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06802 Lacrimal passages, lavage of, unilateral, not associated with item 6799 (excluding after-care) (AU 4) 01/09/1989 06805 Punctum snip operation (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06807 Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06810 Conjunctival graft over cornea (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06816 Cornea or sclera, removal of superficial foreign body from (excluding after-care) (AU 6) 01/11/1979 06818 Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from (excluding after-care) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06820 Corneal scars, removal of, by partial keratectomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06824 Cornea, epithelial debridement for dendritic ulcer (excluding after-care) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06824 Cornea, epithelial debridement for corneal ulcer or corneal erosion (excluding after-care) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 06828 Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of implant (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06832 Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of transplant (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06833 Refractive keratoplasty (excluding radial keratotomy) following corneal grafting or intraocular operation including any measurements and calculations associated with the procedure (AU 10) 01/11/1984 06835 Conjunctiva, cautery of, including treatment of pannus-- each attendance at which treatment is given including any associated consultation (AU 4) 01/02/1984 06837 Pterygium, removal of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06842 Pinguecula, removal of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06846 Limbic tumour, removal of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06848 Lens extraction (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06852 Artificial lens, insertion of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06857 Artificial lens, removal of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06857 Artificial lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation-not associated with item 6852 (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06858 Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens (AU 12) 01/11/1984 06859 Cataract, juvenile, removal of, including subsequent needlings (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06861 Capsulectomy, or removal of, vitreous via the anterior chamber (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06861 Capsulectomy or removal of vitreous via the anterior chamber by any method, not associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06862 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 associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye — one or both procedures. (See Explanatory Notes covering this Item) ANAESTHETIC 15 UNITS — ITEM NOS 459G / 526S 01/07/1985 06862 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 associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye-one or both procedures (AU 15) 01/09/1989 06863 Virectomy via posterior chamber sclerotomy with removal of vitreous by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann's or similar solution (AU 25) 01/02/1984 06863 Vitrectomy via posterior chamber sclerotomy with removal of vitreous by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann's or similar solution (AU 25) 01/03/1984 06863 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, not associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye (AU 25) 01/09/1989 06864 CAPSULECTOMY or LENSECTOMY by posterior chamber sclerotomy associated 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 associated with any other intraocular operation. (See Explanatory Notes covering this Item) ANAESTHETIC 25 UNITS — ITEM NOS 469G / 540S 01/07/1985 06864 Capsulectomy or lensectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy associated 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 associated with any other intraocular operation (AU 25) 01/09/1989 06865 Capsulotomy, needling or paracentesis for diagnosis or relief of tension (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06871 Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06873 Glaucoma, filtering and allied operations in the treatment of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06879 Goniotomy (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06881 Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06885 Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06889 Iris, light coagulation of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06894 Tumour, involving ciliary body or ciliary body and iris, excision of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 06898 Cyclodiathermy or cyclocryotherapy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06900 Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06900 Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for, not associated with item 6902 (AU 11) 01/09/1989 06902 Detached retina, resection of, or buckling operation for, or revision operation for (AU 15) 01/02/1984 06904 Photocoagulation, each attendance at which treatment is given (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06904 Photocoagulation, treatment to one or both eyes (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06906 Detached retina, removal of encircling silicone band from (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06908 Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06914 Retrobulbar transillumination, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 06918 Retrobulbar injection of alcohol or other drug, as an independent procedure 01/02/1984 06920 Injection of botulinus toxin for blepharospasm or strabismus 01/09/1989 06922 Squint, operation for, on one or both eyes, the operation involving a total of one or two muscles (AU 8) 01/02/1984 06924 Squint, operation for, on one or both eyes, the operation involving a total of three or four muscles (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06924 Squint, operation for, on one or both eyes, the operation involving a total of three or more muscles (AU 9) 01/09/1989 06928 Squint, operation for, on one or both eyes, the operation involving a total of more than four muscles (AU 10) 01/11/1979 06929 READJUSTMENT OF ADJUSTABLE SUTURES, one or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS — ITEM NOS 407G / 513S 01/07/1985 06929 Readjustment of adjustable sutures, one or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint (AU 6) 01/09/1989 06930 Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, etc.) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06931 RECURRENT SQUINT OPERATION, one or both eyes, being an operation referred to in Item 6922,6924 or 6930 where there has been two or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes DERIVED FEE — The fee specified for Item 6922,6924 or 6930 plus one-quarter of that fee ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS — ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/07/1985 06931 Recurrent squint operation, one or both eyes, being an operation referred to in item 6922, 6924 or 6930 where there has been two or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (AU 10) 01/09/1989 06932 Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extra-ocular muscle, repair of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06938 Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (AU 9) 01/02/1984 06939 THORACIC CAVITY, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not associated with Item 6941 01/05/1990 06940 Thoracic cavity, aspiration or paracentesis of, or both (excluding after-care) 01/02/1984 06941 THORACIC CAVITY, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample 01/05/1990 06942 Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding after-care) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 06953 Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding after-care) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06954 Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (AU 7) 01/09/1989 06955 Empyema, radical operation for, involving resection of rib (AU 13) 01/02/1984 06958 Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 06962 Thoracotomy with pulmonary decortication (AU 17) 01/02/1984 06964 Thoracotomy for pleurectomy or pleurodesis; or enucleation of hydatid cysts (AU 16) 01/02/1984 06966 Thoracoplasty (complete) (AU 21) 01/02/1984 06968 Thoracoplasty (in stages)-- each stage (AU 14) 01/02/1984 06972 Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, radical correction of (AU 16) 01/02/1984 06974 Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions (AU 7) 01/02/1984 06980 Pneumonectomy or lobectomy (AU 18) 01/02/1984 06986 Oesophagectomy with direct anastomosis or with stomach transposition (AU 23) 01/02/1984 06988 Oesophagectomy with interposition of small or large bowel (AU 27) 01/02/1984 06992 Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy (AU 10) 01/02/1984 06995 Pericardium, transthoracic drainage of (other than for treatment of constrictive pericarditis) (AU 14) 01/02/1984 06997 Hernia, hiatus or other diaphragmatic, transthoracic repair of (AU 15) 01/11/1979 06999 Intrathoracic operation on heart, lungs, great vessels, bronchial tree, oesophagus or mediastinum or on more than one of those organs, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 28) 01/02/1984 07001 Right heart catheterisation-- including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07001 Measurement of intracardiac conduction times or right heart catheterisation, including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test(AU 12) 01/03/1984 07002 Intracardiac electrophysiological investigations not covered by Item 7001 (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07003 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 (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07006 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 (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07007 CARDIAC ELECTRO PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY - up to and including 3 catheter investigation of anyone or more of - syncope, atrioventricular conduction, sinus node function or simple ventricular tachycardia studies, not in association with Item 7008 ANAESTHETIC 19 UNITS - ITEM NOS 463G / 531S 01/12/1989 07008 CARDIAC ELECTRO PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY - 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia invcstigation; or complex ventricular tachycardia investigation involving multiple ventricular tachycardia inductions, multiple catheter mapping, or acute intravenous anti-arryhthmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or catheter ablation; or intra-operative mapping; or clectrophysiological services during defibrillator implantation or testing - not in association with Item 7007 ANAESTHETIC 27 UNITS - ITEM NOS 471G / 542S 01/12/1989 07011 Selective coronary arteriography-- placement of catheters and injection of opaque material (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07013 Selective coronary arteriography-- placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation, or both (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07015 INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON FOR COUNTERPULSATION, operation for insertion by arteriotomy, or removal and arterioplasty (excluding repair by patch graft) (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07021 Permanent internal pacemaker and myocardial electrodes, insertion or replacement of by thoracotomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07028 Permanent transvenous electrode, insertion or replacement of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07033 Permanent pacemaker, insertion or replacement of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07042 Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07044 Open heart surgery for congenital heart disease in children up to two years, excluding patent ductus arteriosus (AU 38) 01/02/1984 07046 Open heart surgery for single valve replacement, atrial septal defect, pulmonary valvotomy, congenital heart disease (not covered by Item 7044) or any other open heart operation not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 32) 01/02/1984 07057 Open heart surgery on more than one valve or involving more than one chamber (AU 38) 01/02/1984 07066 Coronary artery or arteries, direct surgery to, employing cardiopulmonary by-pass (AU 36) 01/02/1984 07070 LUMBAR PUNCTURE, or spinal or epidural injection not covered by Item 748 (AU 5 - 406/510) 01/05/1991 07071 CISTERNAL PUNCTURE 01/05/1991 07072 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES VENTRICULAR PUNCfURE (not including burr-hole) 01/05/1991 07073 SUBDURAL HAEMORRHAGE, tap for, each tap (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 07074 BURR-HOLE, single, preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose - not included in any other Items (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 07075 VENTRICULAR RESERVOIR or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of - including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07076 CEREBROSPINAL FLUID reservoir, insertion of (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07077 PROCEDURES FOR PAIN RELIEF INJECTION OF PRIMARY BRANCH OF TRIGEMINAL NERVE with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07078 INTRATHECAL INJECfION of alcohol or phenol 01/05/1991 07079 Injection into trigeminal ganglion or primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol 01/02/1984 07079 Injection into trigeminal ganglion or primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, etc. (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07080 NEURECTOMY, INTRACRANIAL, for trigeminal neuralgia (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07081 Intrathecal injection of alcohol or phenol 01/02/1984 07082 TRIGEMINAL GANGLIOTOMY by radiofrequency, balloon or glycerol (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07083 CRANIAL NERVE, intracranial decompression of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07084 PERCUTANEOUS NEUROTOMY of posterior divisions of spinal nerves by any method on one or more occasions within a thirty day period, including any spinal, epidural or regional nerve block given at the time of such neurotomy (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 07085 Lumbar puncture; or spinal or epidural injection not covered by Item 748 or 752 01/02/1984 07085 Lumbar puncture, or spinal or epidural injection not covered by item 748 or 752 (AU 5) 01/09/1989 07086 PERCUTANEOUS NEUROTOMY for facet joint denervation by radio-frequency probe or cryoprobe using radiological imaging control (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 07087 PERCUTANEOUS CORDOTOMY (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 07088 CORDOTMY OR MYELOTOMY, laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 07089 Cisternal puncture 01/02/1984 07090 SUBCUTANEOUS RESERVOIR AND SPINAL CATHETER FOR PAIN, insertion of (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07091 PERCUTANEOUS EPIDURAL IMPLANT FOR PAIN, insertion of (one or two stages), not involving laminectomy (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07092 EPIDURAL STIMULATOR or INTRATHECAL INFUSION DEVICE, revision of (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 07093 PERCUTANEOUS EPIDURAL IMPLANT FOR PAIN, removal of (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 07094 EPIDURAL IMPLANT FOR PAIN, laminectomy and insertion of, including implantation of pulse generator (one or two stages) (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 07095 PERIPHERAL NERVES CUTANEOUS NERVE (including digi tal nerve), primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 07096 CUTANEOUS NERVE (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07097 NERVE 1RUNK, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 07098 NERVE 1RUNK, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07099 Ventricular puncture (not including burr-hole) 01/02/1984 07100 NERVE TRUNK, internal (interfasicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 07101 NERVE 1RUNK, nerve graft to, (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07102 CUTANEOUS NERVE (including digital nerve), nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07103 NERVE, transposition of (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07104 NEURECTOMY, NEUROTOMY or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 07105 NEURECTOMY, NEUROTOMY or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07106 Cutaneous or digital nerve, primary suture of (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07107 BRACHIAL PLEXUS, exploration of not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 07108 CRANIAL NERVES VESTIBULAR NERVE, section of, via posterior fossa (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 07109 FACIO-HYPOGLOSSAL nerve or FACIO-ACCESSORY nerve, anastomosis of (AU 28 - 472/543) 01/05/1991 07110 CRANIO-CEREBRAL INJURIES Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for - including burr holes (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 07111 Cutaneous or digital nerve, primary suture of (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07112 Cutaneous nerve (other than digital nerve) primary suture of by microsurgical techniques (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07112 Cutaneous nerve (other than digital nerve), primary suture of, using the operating microscope(AU 9) 01/03/1984 07113 FRACTURED SKULL, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07114 FRACTURED SKULL, compound or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation for (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07115 FRACTURED SKULL with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, cranioplasty and repair of (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07116 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07117 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07118 CUTANEOUS NERVE (including digital nerve), primary repair of ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS — ITEM NOS 409G / 517S 01/01/1986 07118 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07119 CUTANEOUS NERVE (including digital nerve), secondary repair of ANAESTHETIC 9 UNITS — ITEM NOS 443G / 518S 01/01/1986 07119 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of (AU 9) 01/09/1989 07120 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger by microsurgical techniques, primary repair (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07120 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger using the operating microscope - primary repair (AU 9) 01/03/1984 07120 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of, using the operating microscope (AU 9) 01/09/1989 07121 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger by microsurgical techniques, secondary repair (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07121 Repair of divided digital nerve to thumb or finger using the operating microscope - secondary repair (AU 10) 01/03/1984 07121 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using the operating microscope (AU 10) 01/09/1989 07122 INTRACRANIAL tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap OR biopsy and decompression of via osteoplastic flap (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 07123 CRANIOTOMY for removal of glioma, metastatic carcinoma or any other tumour in cerebrum, cerebellum or brain stem - not covered by any other Item in this Part (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07124 Nerve trunk, primary suture of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07124 Nerve trunk, primary repair of (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07125 CRANIOTOMY FOR REMOVAL OF MENINGIOMA, pinealoma, cranio-pharyngioma, intraventricular tumour or any other intracranial tumour not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07126 PITUITARY TUMOUR, hypophysectomy or removal of by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07128 Nerve trunk, primary suture of (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07128 Nerve trunk, primary repair of (D) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07129 Nerve trunk, primary suture of, by microsurgical techniques (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07129 Nerve trunk, primary suture of, using the operating microscope (AU 11) 01/03/1984 07129 Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using the operating microscope (AU 11) 01/09/1989 07130 ARACHNOIDAL CYST, craniotomy for (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07132 Nerve trunk, secondary suture of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07132 Nerve trunk, secondary repair of (AU 9) 01/09/1989 07133 Neurolysis of nerve trunk, internal(interfascicular), using the operating microscope (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07134 Nerve trunk, secondary suture of (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07134 Nerve trunk, secondary repair of (D) (AU 9) 01/09/1989 07135 CRANIOTOMY, involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07136 CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE ANEURYSM, clipping or reinforcement of sac (AU 28 - 472/543) 01/05/1991 07137 INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION, excision of (AU 32 - 475/546) 01/05/1991 07138 Nerve trunk, secondary suture of, by microsurgical techniques (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07138 Nerve trunk, secondary suture of, using the operating microscope(AU 12) 01/03/1984 07138 Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using the operating microscope (AU 12) 01/09/1989 07139 Nerve graft performed with magnification (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07139 Nerve graft to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft (AU 9) 01/09/1989 07140 NERVE GRAFT to cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve) ANAESTHETIC 12 UNITS — ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/07/1985 07140 Nerve graft to cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve) (AU 12) 01/09/1989 07141 Nerve graft to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (AU 16) 01/09/1989 07141 NERVE GRAFT to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS — ITEM NOS 460G / 527S 01/11/1986 07143 Nerve, transposition of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07146 Nerve, transposition of (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07147 ANEURYSM, or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping of (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 07148 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, including multiple percutaneous neurotomy of posterior division of spinal nerves (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07148 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (G) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07149 ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION, craniotomy and direct embolisation of (AU 32 - 475/546) 01/05/1991 07150 INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM or arteriovenous fistula, ligation of cervical vessel or vessels (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07151 CAROTID-CA VERNOUS FISTULA, obliteration of - combined cervical and intracranial procedure (AU 40 - 479/550) 01/05/1991 07152 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, including multiple percutaneous neurotomy of posterior division of spinal nerves (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07152 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (S) (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07153 PERCUTANEOUS NEUROTOMY of posterior divisions of spinal nerves by any method on one or more occasions within a thirty day period, including any spinal, epidural or regional nerve block given at the time of such neurotomy ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS — ITEM NOS 407G / 513S 01/07/1985 07153 Percutaneous neurotomy of posterior divisions of spinal nerves by any method on one or more occasions within a thirty day period, including any spinal, epidural or regional nerve block given at the time of such neurotomy (AU 6) 01/09/1989 07154 EXTRACRANIAL TO INTRACRANIAL BYPASS using superficial temporal artery or saphenous vein graft (AU 32 - 475/546) 01/05/1991 07155 INFECTION INTRACRANIAL INFECfION, drainage of, via burr-hole - including burr-hole (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07156 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07157 Radiofrequency trigeminal gangliotomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07158 INTRACRANIAL ABSCESS, excision of (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 07159 OSTEOMYELITIS OF SKULL or removal of infected bone flap, craniectomy for (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 07160 CEREBRO-SPINAL FLUID CIRCULATION DISORDERS VENTRICULO-CISTERNOSTOMY (Torkildsen's operation) (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07161 CRANIAL OR CISTERNAL SHUNT DIVERSION, insertion of (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07162 LUMBAR SHUNT DIVERSION, insertion of (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 07163 CRANIAL, CISTERNAL OR LUMBAR SHUNT, revision or removal of (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07164 THIRD VENTRICULOSTOMY (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07165 SUBTEMPORAL DECOMPRESSION (AU 26 - 470/541) 01/05/1991 07166 LUMBAR CEREBROSPINAL FLUID DRAIN, insertion of (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 07167 CONGENITAL DISORDERS MENINGOCELE, excision and closure of (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 07168 MYELOMENINGOCELE, excision and closure of, including skin flaps or Z plasty where performed (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07169 ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATION, decompression of (AU 35 - 493/564) 01/05/1991 07170 Neurectomy, intracranial or radical as in tic douloureux (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07171 Intracranial microsurgical decompression of cranial nerve, posterior cranial fossa approach including Jannetta's operation (AU 25) 01/02/1984 07172 ENCEPHALOCOELE, excision and closure of (AU 34 - 492/563) 01/05/1991 07173 TETHERED CORD, release of, including lipomeningocoele or diastematomyelia (AU 35 - 493/564) 01/05/1991 07174 CRANIOSTENOSIS, operation for - single suture (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 07175 Exploration of brachial plexus, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07176 CRANIOSTENOSIS, operation for - more than one suture (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 07177 SPINAL DISORDERS INTERVERTEBRAL DISC OR DISCS, laminectomy for exploration or removal of (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07178 Neurolysis by open operation, without transposition (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07178 Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not associated with item 7133 (G) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 07179 RECURRENT DISC LESION OR SPINAL STENOSIS, laminectomy for - one level (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 07180 SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS, laminectomy (multi-level), for treatment of (AU 16- 460/527) 01/05/1991 07181 EXTRADURAL TUMOUR OR ABSCESS, laminectomy for (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 07182 Neurolysis by open operation, without transposition (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07182 Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not associated with item 7133 (S) (AU 7) 01/09/1989 07183 SPINAL RHIZOLYSIS involving exposure of spinal nerve roots, with or without laminectomy (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07184 Subdural haemorrhage, tap for, each tap (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07185 INTRADURAL LESION, laminectomy for, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 07186 Burr-hole, single preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose-- not included in any other items (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07187 CRANIOCERVICAL JUNCTION LESION, transoral approach for (AU 29 - 473/544) 01/05/1991 07188 INTRAMEDULLARY TUMOUR OR ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION, laminectomy and radical excision of (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07189 POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION, not covered by items 7191 and 7193 (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 07190 Insertion of ventricular reservoir, or insertion of intracranial pressure monitoring device, including burr-hole, as an independent procedure(excluding after-care)(AU 12) 01/02/1984 07191 LAMINECTOMY FOLLOWED BY POSTERIOR FUSION, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together - laminectomy, including aftercare (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 07192 Intracranial tumour, biopsy of, or intracranial cyst, drainage of via burr-hole-- including burr-hole (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07193 LAMINECTOMY FOLLOWED BY POSTERIOR FUSION, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together - posterior fusion, including aftercare 01/05/1991 07194 Intracranial tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap or biopsy and decompression of via osteoplastic flap (AU 18) 01/02/1984 07195 ANTERIOR INTERBODY SPINAL FUSION TO CERVICAL SPINE - one level (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07196 CERVICAL DISCEcrOMY (ANTERIOR), without fusion (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 07197 SPINE (EXCLUDING SACRUM), treatment of fracture of vertebral body, without involvement of cord, requiring immobilisation in plaster or traction by skull calipers (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 07198 Intracerebral tumour, craniotomy and removal; or temporal lobectomy for any reason (AU 25) 01/02/1984 07198 Craniotomy for removal of glioma, metastatic carcinoma or any other tumour in cerebrum, cerebellum or brain stem-not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 25) 01/09/1989 07199 SPINE (EXCLUDING SACRUM), treatment of fracture of vertebral body, with involvement of cord (AU 9 - 443/518) 01/05/1991 07200 INTRADISCAL INJECTION OF CHYMOPAPAIN (DISCASE) - one disc (AU 8- 409/517) (See para 10.33 of explanatory notes to this Part) 01/05/1991 07203 Intracranial extracerebral tumour, craniotomy and removal; or hemispherectomy for any reason (AU 25) 01/02/1984 07203 Intracranial extracerebral tumour, craniotomy and removal; or hemispherectomy for any reason, not associated with Item 7204(AU 25) 01/03/1984 07203 Craniotomy for removal of meningioma pinealoma, cranio-pharyngioma or any other intracranial tumour-not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 25) 01/09/1989 07204 Hypophysectomy or removal of pituitary tumour by transcranial or transphenoidal approach(AU 25) 01/02/1984 07208 BONE GRAFT TO SPINE with laminectomy and posterior interbody fusion - one level (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07209 BONE GRAFT TO SPINE with laminectomy and posterior interbody fusion - more than one level (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 07211 BONE GRAFT TO SPINE, postero-lateral fusion (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07212 Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for-- including burrholes (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07213 ANTERIOR INTERBODY SPINAL FUSION TO LUMBAR OR THORACIC SPINE - one level (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07214 ANTERIOR INTERBODY SPINAL FUSION TO LUMBAR OR THORACIC SPINE - more than one level (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07216 Intracranial haemorrhage, osteoplastic craniotomy or extensive craniectomy and removal of haematoma (AU 18) 01/02/1984 07217 HYDROMELIA, plugging of obex for, with or without duroplasty (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07218 HYDROMELIA, craniotomy and laminectomy for, with cavity packing and CSF shunt (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07219 SKULL RECONSTRUCTION CRANIOPLASTY, reconstructive (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 07222 EPILEPSY CORPUS CALLOSUM, anterior section of, for epilepsy (AU 25 - 469/540) 01/05/1991 07223 CORTICECfOMY, TOPECfOMY or PARTIAL LOBECTOMY for epilepsy (AU 23 - 467/538) 01/05/1991 07224 HEMISPHERECTOMY for intractible epilepsy (AU 40 - 479/550) 01/05/1991 07225 BURR-HOLE PLACEMENT of intracranial depth or surface electrodes (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07226 INTRACRANIAL ELECTRODE PLACEMENT via craniotomy (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 07227 STEREOTACTIC PROCEDURES STEREOTACTIC ANATOMICAL LOCALISATION in association with an intracranial operative procedure (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 07228 INTRACRANIAL STEREOTACTIC PROCEDURE BY ANY METHOD, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 07229 MISCELLANEOUS LEUCOTOMY for psychiatric disorder (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 07231 Fracture of skull, depressed or comminuted, operation for (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07232 OPTIC NERVE MENINGES, incision of (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 07240 Fractured skull, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07244 Fractured skull, compound or complicated, with dural penetration and brain damage, operation for (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07248 Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhea, cranioplasty and repair of (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07251 Reconstructive cranioplasty (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07265 Aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation, clipping or reinforcement of sac (AU 28) 01/02/1984 07270 Aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping (AU 24) 01/02/1984 07274 Aneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, cervical carotid ligation for (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07279 Craniotomy involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc. (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07283 Intracranial abscess, excision of (AU 17) 01/02/1984 07287 Intracranial infection, drainage of, via burr-hole-- including burr-hole (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07291 Craniectomy for osteomyelitis of skull (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07298 Leucotomy or lobotomy for psychiatric causes (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07312 Chemopallidectomy or other stereotactic procedure including burrhole and air studies (AU 17) 01/02/1984 07312 Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, including burr-holes, preparation for ventriculography and localisation of lesion(AU 17) 01/03/1984 07314 Ventriculo-cisternostomy (Torkildsen's operation) (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07316 Ventriculo-atrial or ventriculoperitoneal valvular shunt for hydrocephalus or other lesions (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07318 Ventriculo-atrial or ventriculoperitoneal valvular shunt, revision or removal of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07320 Spino-ureteral, spino-peritoneal, spino-pleural or similar spinal shunt for hydrocephalus (AU 13) 01/02/1984 07324 Craniostenosis, operation for-- single suture (AU 17) 01/02/1984 07326 Craniostenosis, operation for-- more than one suture (AU 20) 01/02/1984 07328 Arachnoidal cyst, operation for (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07331 Laminectomy for exploration or removal of intervertebral disc or discs (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07336 Laminectomy for recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis (AU 13) 01/02/1984 07338 Laminectomy, multi-level, for the treatment of spinal canal stenosis (AU 16) 01/08/1988 07341 Laminectomy for extradural tumour or abscess (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07346 Laminectomy for intradural lesion or open cordotomy (AU 13) 01/02/1984 07353 Laminectomy and radical excision of intra-medullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07355 Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion-- not covered by Items 7361 and 7365 (AU 18) 01/02/1984 07361 Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion performed by neuro-surgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together-- laminectomy including after-care (AU 18) 01/02/1984 07365 Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion performed by neuro-surgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together-- posterior fusion including after-care 01/02/1984 07370 Spinal rhizolysis involving exposure of spinal nerve roots, with or without laminectomy (AU 16) 01/02/1984 07373 INTRADISCAL INJECTION of chymopapain (DISCASE)-ONE DISC ANAESTHETIC 8 UNITS—ITEM NOS 409G/517S 01/08/1987 07373 Intradiscal injection of chymopapain (Discase)-one disc (AU 8) 01/09/1989 07376 Sympathectomy (cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral or presacral) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07381 Percutaneous cordotomy (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07397 Mandible (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07402 Mandible (D) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07410 Clavicle (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07412 Shoulder-first or second dislocation (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07416 Shoulder-third or subsequent dislocation -requiring anaesthesia (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07419 Shoulder-third or subsequent dislocation-not requiring anaesthesia 01/02/1984 07423 Elbow (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07426 Carpus (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07430 Carpus on radius and ulna (G)(AU 4) 01/02/1984 07432 Carpus on radius and ulna (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07435 Finger (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07436 Metacarpo-phalangeal joint of thumb (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07440 Hip (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07443 Hip (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07446 Knee (G) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07451 Knee (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07457 Patella (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07461 Ankle (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07464 Toe (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07468 Tarsus (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07472 Spine (cervical or lumbar), without fracture (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07480 Treatment of a dislocation requiring open operation, being a dislocation referred to in Item 7397, 7410, 7416, 7419, 7426, 7435, 7457 or 7464 01/02/1984 07483 Treatment of a dislocation requiring open operation, being a dislocation referred to in an item (other than an item referred to in Item 7480 or an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Dislocations not requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07485 Treatment of a dislocation of the mandible requiring open operation (D) 01/02/1984 07505 Terminal phalanx of finger or thumb (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07508 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb (G) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07512 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07516 Middle phalanx of finger (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07520 One or more metacarpals, not involving base of first carpometacarpal joint (G) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07524 One or more metacarpals, not involving base of first carpometacarpal joint (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07527 First metacarpal involving carpometacarpal joint (Bennett's fracture) (G) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07530 First metacarpal involving carpometacarpal joint (Bennett's fracture) (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07533 Carpus (excluding navicular) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07535 Navicular or carpal scaphoid (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07538 Navicular or carpal scaphoid (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07539 Carpal scaphoid, fracture of, reduction and screw fixation (AU 10) 01/09/1989 07540 Colles' fracture of wrist (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07544 Colles' fracture of wrist (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07547 Distal end of radius or ulna, involving wrist (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07550 Radius (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07552 Radius (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07559 Ulna (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07563 Ulna (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07567 Humerus or both shafts of forearm (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07572 Humerus or both shafts of forearm (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07588 Clavicle or sternum (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07593 Clavicle or sternum (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07597 Scapula (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07601 One or more ribs-- each attendance (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07605 One or more ribs-- each attendance (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07608 Pelvis (excluding symphysis pubis) or sacrum (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07610 Pelvis (excluding symphysis pubis) or sacrum (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07615 Symphysis pubis (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07619 Symphysis pubis (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07624 Femur (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07627 Femur (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07632 Fibula or tarsus (excepting os calcis or os talus) (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07637 Fibula or tarsus (excepting os calcis or os talus) (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07641 Tibia or patella (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07643 Tibia or patella (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07647 Ankle (Pott's fracture) with or without dislocation, os calcis (calcaneus), os talus or both shafts of leg (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07652 Ankle (Pott's fracture) with or without dislocation, os calcis (calcaneus), os talus or both shafts of leg (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07673 Metatarsals-- one or more (G) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07677 Metatarsals-- one or more (S) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07681 Phalanx of toe (other than great toe) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07683 More than one phalanx of toe (other than great toe) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07687 Distal phalanx of great toe (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07691 Proximal phalanx of great toe (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07694 Skull, not requiring operation-- each attendance (G) 01/02/1984 07697 Skull, not requiring operation-- each attendance (S) 01/02/1984 07701 Nasal bones, not requiring reduction-- each attendance (G) 01/02/1984 07706 Nasal bones, not requiring reduction-each attendance (S) 01/02/1984 07709 Nasal bones, requiring reduction (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07712 Nasal bones, requiring reduction (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07715 Nasal bones, requiring reduction and involving osteotomies (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07718 Maxilla-not requiring splinting (G) 01/11/1979 07719 Maxilla or mandible, unilateral or bilateral, not requiring splinting 01/11/1984 07720 Maxilla or mandible, unilateral or bilateral, not requiring splinting (D) 01/11/1984 07721 Maxilla-not requiring splinting (S) 01/11/1979 07722 Maxilla or mandible, requiring splinting or wiring of teeth, not associated with item 7725-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (AU 13) 01/11/1984 07723 Maxilla or mandible, requiring splinting or wiring of teeth, not associated with item 7726-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (D) (AU 13) 01/11/1984 07724 Maxilla-not requiring splinting (D) 01/11/1979 07725 Maxilla or mandible, circumosseous fixation of-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (AU 15) 01/11/1984 07726 Maxilla or mandible, circumosseous fixation of-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (D) (AU 15) 01/11/1984 07727 Maxilla-with external fixation, wiring of teeth or internal fixation (AU 11) 01/11/1979 07728 Maxilla or mandible, external skeletal fixation of-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (AU 15) 01/11/1984 07729 Maxilla or mandible, external skeletal fixation of-each procedure to a maximum of three such procedures (D) (AU 15) 01/11/1984 07731 Maxilla-with external fixation, wiring of teeth or internal fixation (D) (AU 11) 01/11/1979 07739 Mandible-not requiring splinting (G) 01/11/1979 07743 Mandible-not requiring splinting (S) 01/11/1979 07745 Mandible-not requiring splinting (D) 01/11/1979 07749 Mandible-with wiring of teeth, internal fixation or skeletal pinning with external fixation (AU 12) 01/11/1979 07753 Mandible-with wiring of teeth, internal fixation or skeletal pinning with external fixation (D) (AU 12) 01/11/1979 07764 Zygoma (G) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07766 Zygoma (S) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07770 Zygoma (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 07774 Spine (excluding sacrum), transverse process or bone other than vertebral body, not requiring immobilisation in plaster-each attendance (G) 01/02/1984 07777 Spine (excluding sacrum), transverse process or bone other than vertebral body, not requiring immobilisation in plaster-each attendance (S) 01/02/1984 07781 Spine (excluding sacrum), vertebral body, without involvement of cord, not requiring immobilisation in plaster-each attendance (G) 01/02/1984 07785 Spine (excluding sacrum), vertebral body, without involvement of cord, not requiring immobilisation in plaster-each attendance (S) 01/02/1984 07789 Spine (excluding sacrum), transverse process or bone other than vertebral body requiring immobilisation in plaster or traction by skull calipers (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07793 Spine (excluding sacrum), vertebral body, without involvement of cord, requiring immobilisation in plaster or traction by skull calipers (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07798 Spine (excluding sacrum), vertebral body, with involvement of cord (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07802 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation being a fracture referred to in Item 7505, 7508, 7516, 7533, 7601, 7605, 7681, 7683, 7687, 7691, 7694, 7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 01/02/1984 07802 TREATMENT OF A SIMPLE AND UNCOMPLICATED FRACTURE REQUIRING OPEN OPERATION, being a fracture referred to in Item — 7505, 7508,7516,7533, 7601. 7605, 7681,7683,7687,7691,7694,7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 ANAESTHETIC — ITEM NOS 483G / 554S 01/03/1987 07803 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in an item (other than an item referred to in Item 7802 or an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07804 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07804 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07808 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7505, 7516, 7533, 7601, 7605, 7681, 7683, 7694, 7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 01/02/1984 07808 TREATMENT OF A SIMPLE AND UNCOMPLICATED FRACTURE REQUIRING INTERNAL FIXATION, being a fracture referred to in Item — 7505,7516,7533, 7601,7605,7681, 7683, 7694,7697, 7701,7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 ANAESTHETIC — ITEM NOS 484G / 556S 01/03/1987 07809 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation, being a fracture referred to in an item (other than an item referred to in Item 7808 or an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07812 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07812 Treatment of a simple and uncomplicated fracture requiring internal fixation, being a fracture referred to in item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07815 Treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7505, 7516, 7533, 7601, 7605, 7681, 7683, 7694, 7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 01/02/1984 07815 TREATMENT OF A COMPOUND FRACTURE REQUIRING OPEN OPERATION, being a fracture referred to in Item — 7505,7516, 7533,7601,7605, 7681, 7683,7694, 7697,7701,7706,7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 ANAESTHETIC — ITEM NOS 484G / 556S 01/03/1987 07817 Treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in an item (other than an item referred to in Item 7815 or an item that includes the symbol (D) ) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07818 Treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07818 Treatment of a compound fracture requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07821 Treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7505, 7516, 7601, 7605, 7681, 7683, 7694, 7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 01/02/1984 07821 TREATMENT OF A COMPLICATED FRACTURE INVOLVING VISCERA, BLOOD VESSELS OR NERVES AND REQUIRING OPEN OPERATION, being a fracture referred to in Item — 7505, 7516, 7601, 7605, 7681, 7683, 7694, 7697, 7701, 7706, 7774, 7777, 7781 or 7785 ANAESTHETIC — ITEM NOS 485G / 557S 01/03/1987 07823 Treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in an item (other than an item referred to in Item 7821 or an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07824 Treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07824 Treatment of a complicated fracture involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves and requiring open operation, being a fracture referred to in item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07828 Initial reduction (without full postoperative treatment) in a series of two or more reductions of a fracture, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by an item (other than an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07831 Initial reduction (without full postoperative treatment) in a series of two or more reductions of a fracture, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07831 Initial reduction (without full post-operative treatment) in a series of two or more reductions of a fracture, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07834 Each subsequent reduction (without full post-operative treatment) in a series (other than the final reduction), being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by an item (other than an item that includes the symbol(D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07836 Each subsequent reduction (without full post-operative treatment) in a series (other than the final reduction), being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07836 Each subsequent reduction (without full post-operative treatment) in a series (other than the final reduction), being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07839 Final reduction (including full postoperative treatment) in a series, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by an item (other than an item that includes the symbol (D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07839 FINAL REDUCTION {including full post-operative treatment) in a series being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by an item under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division DERIVED FEE — The fee specified for the administration of the anaesthetic for the reduction of this fracture 01/03/1987 07841 Final reduction (including full postoperative treatment) in a series, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07841 Final reduction (including full post-operative treatment) in a series, being a reduction that would, but for this item, be covered by item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07844 Treatment of avulsion of epiphysis of any part referred to in an item under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07847 Treatment of a closed fracture, involving a joint surface, being a fracture referred to in an item (other than an item that includes the symbol(D)) under the heading Simple and Uncomplicated Fractures Not Requiring Open Operation in this Division 01/02/1984 07849 Treatment of a closed fracture, involving a joint surface, being a fracture referred to in Item 7724, 7731, 7745, 7753 or 7770 (D) 01/02/1984 07849 Treatment of a closed fracture, involving a joint surface, being a fracture referred to in item 7720, 7723, 7726, 7729 or 7770 (D) 01/09/1989 07853 Accessory or sesamoid bone, removal of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07855 Bone cysts, injection of steroids into (AU 8) 01/11/1984 07857 Epicondylitis, open operation for (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07861 Digital nail, removal of (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07864 Incision for pulp space infection, paronychia or other acute infection of hands or feet, not covered by any other item in this Part (excluding after-care) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07868 Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces, drainage of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07872 Ingrowing toenail, excision of nail bed (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07874 Nail bed, excision or wedge resection of (G) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 07875 Nail bed, excision or wedge resection of (S) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 07878 Ingrowing toenail, excision of nail bed (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07883 Insertion of orthopaedic pin or wire, as an independent procedure (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07886 Removal of buried wire, pin, screw, rod, nail or plate requiring incision under regional or general anaesthesia (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07888 Insertion of orthopaedic pin or wire where no other surgical procedure is performed (D) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 07898 Osteosynthesis by Smith-Petersen nail (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07898 Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (AU 11) 01/09/1989 07902 Temporo-mandibular meniscectomy (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07907 Temporo-mandibular meniscectomy (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 07911 Manipulation of joint, joints, spine, joint and spine or joints and spine, under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (G) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07915 Manipulation of joint, joints, spine, joint and spine or joints and spine, under general anaesthesia, not associated with any other item in this Part (S) (AU 4) 01/02/1984 07926 Spine, application of plaster jacket (AU 6) 01/02/1984 07928 Risser jacket, localizer or turn-buckle jacket, application of, body only 01/02/1984 07932 Risser jacket, localizer or turn-buckle jacket, application of, body and head 01/02/1984 07934 Scoliosis, spinal fusion for (AU 23) 01/02/1984 07937 Scoliosis, re-exploration for adjustment or removal of Harrington rods or similar devices (AU 12) 01/02/1984 07938 Spinal fusion for scoliosis or kyphosis by use of Harrington distraction rod or by anterior correction (Dwyer procedure) of not more than four spaces (AU 23) 01/02/1984 07938 Anterior correction of scoliosis (Dwyer procedure) of not more than four spaces; or spinal fusion for scoliosis or kyphosis with use of Harrington distraction rod (AU 23) 01/03/1984 07939 Spinal fusion for scoliosis or kyphosis by use of Harrington distraction rod and compression rod or by anterior correction (Dwyer procedure) of more than four spaces (AU 29) 01/02/1984 07939 Anterior correction of scoliosis (Dwyer procedure) of more than four spaces; or spinal fusion for scoliosis or kyphosis with use of Harrington distraction and compression rods(AU 29) 01/03/1984 07940 Application of halo for spinal fusion in the treatment of scoliosis, not covered by Item 7934 (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07942 Bone graft to spine, posterior, not covered by Item 7945, 7967 or 7969 (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07945 Bone graft to spine, postero-lateral fusion (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07947 Anterior interbody spinal fusion to cervical spine-- one level (AU 14) 01/02/1984 07951 Anterior interbody spinal fusion to cervical spine-- more than one level (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07957 Anterior interbody spinal fusion to lumbar or thoracic spine-- one level (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07961 Anterior interbody spinal fusion to lumbar or thoracic spine-- more than one level (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07967 Bone graft to spine with laminectomy and posterior interbody fusion-- one level (AU 15) 01/02/1984 07969 Bone graft to spine with laminectomy and posterior interbody fusion-- more than one level (AU 18) 01/02/1984 07975 Bone graft to femur (AU 11) 01/02/1984 07977 Bone graft to tibia (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07980 CARPAL SCAPHOID, fracture of, reduction and screw fixation ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS - ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/05/1990 07983 Bone graft to humerus or to radius and ulna (AU 10) 01/02/1984 07993 Bone graft to radius or ulna (AU 8) 01/02/1984 07999 Bone graft to scaphoid (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08001 Bone graft to other bones, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08003 Carpal bone, replacement of, by silicone or other implant, including any necessary tendon transfers (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08006 Bone graft not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08009 Shoulder-- removal of calcium deposit from cuff (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08014 Shoulder-- arthrotomy (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08017 Shoulder-- arthroplasty or plastic reconstruction (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08019 Shoulder-- arthrodesis or arthrectomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08022 Finger or other small joint-- arthrodesis, arthrectomy or arthroplasty (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08023 Finger joint, prosthetic replacement of (AU 5) 01/09/1989 08024 Metacarpo-phalangeal joint, prosthetic athroplasty (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08024 Metacarpo-phalangeal joint, prosthetic arthroplasty (AU 5) 01/09/1989 08026 Small joint-- arthrotomy (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08028 Zygapophyseal joints, arthrectomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08032 Sacro-iliac joint-- arthrodesis (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08036 Other large joint-- arthrodesis, arthrectomy, arthroplasty or total synovectomy of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08040 Other large joint-- arthrotomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08044 Hip-- arthrodesis (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08048 Hip-- arthrectomy (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08053 Hip-- arthroplasty (Austin Moore, Girdlestone or similar procedure) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08064 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/03/1987 08069 Joint-- arthroplasty, total replacement of hip (McKee-Farrer, Charnley or similar procedure), knee, elbow, shoulder or ankle (AU 17) 01/02/1984 08069 Joint - arthroplasty, total replacement of hip (McKee-Farrer, Charnley or similar procedure), wrist, knee, elbow, shoulder or ankle (AU 17) 01/09/1989 08070 Joint-- arthroplasty, revision operation for total replacement of hip, knee, elbow, shoulder or ankle with removal of prosthesis and replacement with new prosthesis (AU 20) 01/02/1984 08072 Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip or ankle-arthroscopic examination of (AU 6) 01/08/1988 08074 Hip-- arthrotomy including removal of prosthesis (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08080 Knee-- diagnostic arthroscopy not associated with a procedure performed through the arthroscope (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08080 Knee - diagnostic arthroscopy not associated with a procedure performed through the arthroscope(AU 6) 01/03/1984 08082 Knee-- arthrotomy, including one or more of, removal of loose body, removal of foreign body, biopsy or lateral capsular release, not associated with Item 8085, 8088, 8090 or 8092 (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08085 Knee-- single meniscectomy, repair of one collateral ligament, patellectomy, operation for recurrent dislocation of patella, single transfer of ligament for rotary instablity, single transfer of tendon for rotary instability or any other single procedure not covered by any other item in this Part-- one procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08085 Knee - single meniscectomy, repair of one collateral ligament, patellectomy, operation for recurrent dislocation of patella, single transfer of ligament for rotary instability, single transfer of tendon for rotary instability or any other single procedure not covered by any other item in this Part - one procedure(AU 8) 01/03/1984 08088 Knee-- total synovectomy, arthrectomy, arthrodesis,repair of cruciate ligaments, replacement of cruciate ligaments, reconstruction of cruciate ligaments, arthroscopic surgery for meniscectomy, chondroplasty, removal of loose body or removal of foreign body-- one procedure (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08090 Knee-- operation comprising two or more procedures covered by Item 8082, 8085 or 8088, but not covered by Item 8092 (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08092 Knee-- three or more procedures for correction of rotary instability involving injury to cruciate ligaments, comprising as a minimum, medial, lateral and intra-articular procedures (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08105 Joint or other synovial cavity-- aspiration of, injection into, or both of these procedures (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08113 Joint, repair of capsule or ligament of, or internal fixation of to stabilize joint (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08116 Foot or ankle region-- triple arthrodesis (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08120 Calcanean spur, removal of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08131 Hallux valgus or rigidus, correction of, with osteotomy or osteectomy of phalanx or metatarsal (Keller's arthroplasty); or total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08135 Hallux valgus, correction of, with osteotomy or osteectomy of phalanx or metatarsal and transplantation of adductor hallucis tendon (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08151 Hammer toe, correction of (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08153 Hammer toe, correction of (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08158 Cervical rib, removal of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08159 REMOVAL OF FIRST RIB by axillary approach ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS — ITEM NOS 457G / 5248 01/07/1985 08159 Removal of the first rib by axillary approach (AU 13) 01/09/1989 08161 Scalenotomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08166 Acromion or coraco-acromion ligament, removal of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08169 Excision of exostosis of small bone including simple removal of bunion (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08173 Excision of exostosis of small bone including simple removal of bunion (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08175 Excision of exostosis of small bone (D) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08179 Excision of exostosis of large bone (G) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08179 Excision of exostosis of large bone or excision of osteoma of palate (G) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 08182 Excision of exostosis of large bone (S) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08182 Excision of exostosis of large bone or excision of osteoma of palate (S) (AU 6) 01/09/1989 08185 Osteotomy or osteectomy of phalanx, metacarpal or metatarsal (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08187 Osteotomy of phalanx, metacarpal or metatarsal, with internal fixation (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08190 Osteotomy or osteectomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08193 Osteotomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, with internal fixation (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08195 Osteotomy or osteectomy of tibia or humerus (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08198 Osteotomy or osteectomy of femur or pelvic bone (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08201 Osteotomy of tibia, humerus, femur or pelvic bone, with internal fixation (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08206 Osteotomy of femur-- sub-trochanteric (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08209 Osteectomy of vertebral bodies (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08209 Vertebral body, total or sub-total excision of, including bone graft or other form of fixation (AU 26) 01/09/1989 08211 Osteotomy and distraction for lengthening of limb (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08214 Removal of distracting apparatus from limb, without internal fixation (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08217 Removal of distracting apparatus from limb, with internal fixation (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08219 Flexor tendon of hand, primary suture of (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08222 Flexor tendon of hand, primary suture of (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08225 Flexor tendon of hand, secondary suture of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08227 Extensor tendon of hand, primary suture of (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08230 Extensor tendon of hand, primary suture of (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08233 Extensor tendon of hand, secondary suture of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08235 Achilles tendon or other large tendon, suture of (G) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08238 Achilles tendon or other large tendon, suture of (S) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08241 Tendon of foot, primary suture of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08243 Tendon of foot, secondary suture of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08246 Tenotomy, subcutaneous, one or more tendons (AU 4) 01/02/1984 08249 Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08251 Tendon or ligament transplantation, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08257 Tendon graft (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08259 Insertion of artificial tendon prosthesis in preparation for tendon grafting (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08262 Achilles tendon or other large tendon-- operation for lengthening (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08267 Tendon sheath, incision of, or open operation for stenosing tendovaginitis (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08275 Tenolysis of flexor tendon following tendon injury, repair or graft (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08279 Tenolysis of extensor tendon following tendon injury, repair or graft (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08282 Tendon sheath of finger or thumb, synovectomy of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08283 Synovectomy of metacarpophalangeal joint (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08283 Synovectomy of metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint (AU 8) 01/09/1989 08287 Synovectomy of interphalangeal joint (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08290 Synovectomy of wrist, extensor or flexor tendon of wrist, carpometacarpal joint or inferior radio ulnar joint (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08294 Cicatricial flexion contracture of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08296 Dupuytren's contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08298 Dupuytren's contracture, radical operation for (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08302 Fragmentation and rodding in fragilitas ossium-- humerus, radius or ulna (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08304 Fragmentation and rodding in fragilitas ossium-- tibia (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08306 Fragmentation and rodding in fragilitas ossium-- femur (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08310 Epiphyseodesis-- femur (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08312 Epiphyseodesis-- tibia and fibula (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08314 Epiphyseodesis-- femur, tibia and fibula (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08316 Staple arrest of hemi-epiphysis (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08318 Operation for the prevention of closure of epiphysial plate (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08320 Radical plantar fasciotomy (Steindler's operation) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08322 Talipes equinovarus-- posterior release procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08324 Talipes equinovarus-- medial release procedure (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08326 Subtalar arthrodesis (extra-articular) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08328 Calcaneal osteotomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08330 Calcaneal osteotomy with bone graft (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08332 Congenital dislocation of hip-- manipulation and plaster (one hip) (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08334 Talipes equinovarus, calcaneus valgus, pes planus, metatarsus varus, genu varum or genu valgum-- manipulation under general anaesthesia (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08336 Talipes equinovarus, calcaneus valgus, pes planus, metatarsus varus, genu varum or genu valgum-- manipulation and plaster under general anaesthesia (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08349 Epiphysitis (Perthes' Calve's or Scheuermann's) plaster for (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08351 Epiphysitis (Sever's, Kohler's, Keinbock's or Schlatter's) plaster for (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08352 Contractures, manipulation under general anaesthesia, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08354 Contractures, manipulation and plaster under general anaesthesia, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08356 Spastic paralysis-- manipulation and plaster (one limb) (AU 5) 01/02/1984 08378 Hypertelorism, correction of (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08380 Choanal atresia, plastic repair of (AU 16) 01/02/1984 08382 Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08384 Macrocheilia, macroglossia or macrostomia, operation for (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08386 Torticollis, operation for (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08388 Oesophagus, correction of congenital stenosis by oesophagectomy and anastomosis (AU 21) 01/02/1984 08390 Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (with or without atresia), ligation and division of (AU 20) 01/02/1984 08392 Oesophageal atresia, with or without fistula, correction of (AU 23) 01/02/1984 08394 Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, with or without resection, including reduction of volvulus (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08397 Anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for Hirchsprung's disease (AU 6) 01/11/1990 08398 Hirschsprung's disease, rectosigmoidectomy for (AU 22) 01/02/1984 08400 Exomphalos or gastroschisis, operation for (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08402 Exomphalos or gastroschisis, operaation for, by plastic flap (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08402 Exomphalos or gastroschisis, operation for, by plastic flap(AU 14) 01/03/1984 08406 Ano-rectal malformation, perineal anoplasty, primary or secondary repair (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08408 Ano-rectal malformation, rectoplasty, primary or secondary repair, not covered by Item 8406 (AU 18) 01/02/1984 08410 Contracted bladder neck (congenital) , wedge excision or perurethral resection of (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08412 Urachal fistula, operation for (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08414 Sphincter reconstruction for ectopia vesicae, ectopia cloacae or congenital incontinence (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08418 Urethral valves or urethral membrane, open removal of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08422 Lymphangiectasis of limb (Milroy's disease)-- limited excision of (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08424 Lymphangiectasis of limb (Milroy's disease)-- radical excision of (AU 18) 01/02/1984 08428 Extra digit, ligation of pedicle (AU 4) 01/02/1984 08430 Extra digit, amputation of (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08432 Dermoid, periorbital or superficial nasal, excision of (G) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08434 Dermoid, periorbital or superficial nasal, excision of (S) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08436 Dermoid, orbital, excision of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08440 Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08442 Myelomeningocele-- excision of sac (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08444 Myelomeningocele, extensive, requiing formal repair with skin flaps or Z plasty (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08444 Myelomeningocele, extensive, requiring formal repair with skin flaps or Z plasty(AU 15) 01/03/1984 08445 METICULOUS REPAIR DESIGNED TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC RESULTS INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF THE DEFECT REQUIRING REPAIR SINGLE STAGE LOCAL MUSCLE FLAP REP AIR, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 08446 SINGLE STAGE LOCAL MYOCUT ANEOUS FLAP REP AIR to one defect, simple and small (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 08447 SINGLE STAGE LARGE MYOCUT ANEOUS FLAP REP AIR to one defect, (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle) (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08448 Single stage local muscle flap repair, simple, small (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08449 Single stage large muscle flap repair, (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle) (AU 17) 01/02/1984 08450 Dermo-fat or fascia graft (including transplant or muscle flap) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08451 MUSCLE OR MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP, delay of (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 08452 Abrasive therapy, limited area (AU 6) 01/02/1984 08453 DERMIS, DERMOFAT OR FASCIA GRAFT (excluding transfer of fat by injection) (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 08454 Abrasive therapy, extensive area (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08455 ABRASIVE THERAPY, limited to one aesthetic area (AU 6 - 407/513) 01/05/1991 08456 ABRASIVE THERAPY to more than one aesthetic area (AU 7 - 408/514) 01/05/1991 08458 Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, under general anaesthetic (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08460 Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, under general anaesthetic (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08462 Angioma of skin, and subcutaneous tissue or mucous surface, small, excision and repair of (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08464 Angioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous surface, small, excision and repair of (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08466 Angioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous surface, large, excision and repair of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08467 ANGIOMA OF NECK, deep, excision of (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08468 Angioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous surface, large, excision and repair of (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08470 Angioma, involving deeper tissue, small, excision and repair of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08471 ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION (3 centimetres or less) of superficial tissue, excision of (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 08472 Angioma, involving deeper tissue, large, excision and repair of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08473 ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION, (greater than 3 centimetres), excision of (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08474 Haemangioma of neck, deep-seated, excision of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08475 ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION on eyelid, nose, lip, neck,hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08476 Major excision and grafting for lymphoedema (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08478 Foreign implants for contour reconstruction (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08478 Foreign implants, insertion of, for contour reconstruction (AU 10) 01/09/1989 08479 Foreign implants for contour reconstruction (D) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08479 Foreign implants, insertion of, for contour reconstruction (D) (AU 10) 01/09/1989 08480 Single stage local flap repair, simple, small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08481 SINGLE STAGE LOCAL FLAP, where indicated to repair one defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08482 Single stage local flap repair, simple, small (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08483 SINGLE STAGE LOCAL FLAP where indicated to repair one defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 08484 Single stage local flap repair, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08485 Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), first stage (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08486 Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), second stage (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08487 Direct flap repair, cross leg, first stage (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08488 Direct flap repair, cross leg, second stage (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08490 Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08492 Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08494 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, formation of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08496 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, delay of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08498 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, preparation of intermediate or final site and attachment to the site (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08500 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, spreading of pedicle, as a separate procedure (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08502 Direct, indirect or local flap repair, revision of graft (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08504 Free grafts (split skin or pinch grafts) on granulating areas, small (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08506 Free grafts (split skin or pinch grafts) on granulating areas, small (D) (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08508 Free grafts (split skin) on granulating areas, extensive (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08509 Free grafts (split skin) to burns, including excision of burned tissue-- involving not more than 2.5 per centum of total body surface (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08510 Free grafts (split skin) to burns, including excision of burned tissue-- involving more than 2.5 per centum of total body surface (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08511 Free grafts (homograft split skin) to burns, including excision of burned tissue-- involving more than 2.5 per centum of total body surface (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08512 Free grafts (split skin) including elective dissection, small (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08514 Free grafts (split skin) including elective dissection, small (D) (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08515 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to one defect, including elective dissection, extensive (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 08516 Free grafts (split skin) including elective dissection, extensive; or inlay graft using a mould, insertion of and removal of mould (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08517 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to one defect, including elective dissection on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, not covered by Items 8515 or 8516 (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 08518 Free full thickness grafts, excluding grafts for male pattern baldness (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08519 MICROVASCULAR REPAIR using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 08520 Free full thickness grafts (D) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08521 MICRO-ARTERIAL OR MICRO-VENOUS GRAFf using microsurgical techniques (AU 22 - 466/537) 01/05/1991 08522 Revision under general anaesthesia of facial or neck scar not more than 3 cm. in length (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08523 MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for reimplantation of limb or digit or free transfer of tissue (AU 38 - 477/548) 01/05/1991 08524 Revision under general anaesthesia of facial or neck scar more than 3 cm. in length (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08525 SCAR, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 centimetres in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, as an independent procedure (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08526 SCAR, other than on face or neck, more than 7 centimetres in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, as an independent procedure (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 08527 BREAST PROSTHESIS, removal of, as an independent procedure (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 08528 Mammaplasty, reduction including repositioning of nipple (unilateral) (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08528 Mammaplasty, reduction (unilateral) , with or without repositioning of nipple (AU 10) 01/03/1984 08529 FIBROUS CAPSULE SURROUNDING BREAST PROSTHESIS, excision or multiple incisions to, as an independent procedure (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08530 Augumentation mammaplasty for significant breast asymmetry or following mastectomy, where the mammaplasty is limited to one breast (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08530 Augmentation mammaplasty for significant breast asymmetry or following mastectomy, where the mammaplasty is limited to one breast (AU 10) 01/03/1984 08530 Augmentation mammaplasty for significant breast asymmetry where the augmentation is limited to one breast (AU 10) 01/09/1989 08531 Augmentation mammaplasty (unilateral), following mastectomy (AU 9) 01/09/1989 08531 Augmentation mammoplasty following mastectomy-unilateral (AU 9) 01/11/1986 08532 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), using a latissimus dorsi or other large myocutaneous flap, including repair of secondary skin defect (AU 20) 01/09/1989 08532 Breast reconstruction using a latissimus dorsi or other large myocutaneous flap,including repair of secondary skin defect (AU 20) 01/11/1986 08533 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 (AU 15) 01/02/1987 08534 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 (AU 12) 01/11/1986 08535 Hair transplantation for the treatment of alopecia of congenital or traumatic origin or due to disease, excluding male pattern baldness, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08536 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion -insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (AU 9) 01/09/1989 08536 Breast reconstruction using tissue expansion-insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (AU 9) 01/11/1986 08537 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion-removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (AU 9) 01/09/1989 08537 Breast reconstruction using tissue expansion-removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (AU 9) 01/11/1986 08538 Nipple or areola or both,reconstruction of by any technique (AU 10) 01/11/1986 08539 BREAST PROSTHESIS, replacement of, following medical complications, (including rupture, migration, or capsule formation) where new pocket is formed (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 08540 Digit, transplantation of-- complete procedure (AU 16) 01/02/1984 08541 HAIR TRANSPLANTATION for the treatment of alopecia of congenital or traumatic origin or due to disease, excluding male pattern baldness, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11 - 453/522) 01/05/1991 08542 Neurovascular island flap, including repair of secondary defect, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08542 Neurovascular island flap, or free transfer of tissue with vascular or neurovascular pedicle, including repair of secondary defect excluding flap for male pattern baldness (AU 15) 01/09/1989 08543 Tissue expansion not covered by Items 8536/8537-insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (AU 10) 01/11/1986 08544 Macrodactyly, plastic reduction of, each finger (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08545 INTRA OPERATIVE TISSUE EXPANSION performed during an operation when combined with any other Item in Part 10 including expansion injections and excluding treatment of male pattern baldness (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 08546 Facial nerve paralysis, free fascia graft for (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08548 Facial nerve paralysis, muscle transfer or graft for (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08549 FACIAL NERVE PALSY, excision of tissue for (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 08550 LIPOSUCTION (suction assisted lipolysis) to one regional area (thigh, buttock, or similar), for treatment of post-traumatic pseudolipoma (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 08551 Meloplasty for correction of facial asymmetry due to soft tissue abnormality where the meloplasty is limited to one side of the face (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08552 Orbital cavity, reconstruction of floor or roof of (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08552 Orbital cavity, reconstruction of walls or floor or both walls and floor with or without foreign implant (AU 12) 01/09/1989 08553 Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital walls or floor or both walls and floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (AU 14) 01/08/1987 08554 Maxilla, resection of (AU 17) 01/02/1984 08556 Mandible, resection of (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08557 MANDIBLE, including lower border, OR MAXILLA, sub-total resection of (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 08558 Mandible, resection of (D) (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08560 Mandible, segmental resection of, for tumours (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08562 Mandible, segmental resection of, for tumours (D) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08564 Mandible, section-fixation for prognathism or retrognathism (AU 14) 01/11/1979 08566 Mandible, section-fixation for prognathism or retrognathism (D) (AU 14) 01/11/1979 08568 Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not associated with Item 8556 (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08570 Mandible, condylectomy (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08572 Mandible, condylectomy (D) (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08574 Osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible (other than alveolar margins) for congenital or post-traumatic malformation, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11) 01/11/1979 08576 Osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible (other than alveolar margins) for congenital or post-traumatic malformation, not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 11) 01/11/1979 08578 Osteotomy or osteectomy of maxilla (other than alveolar margins) or zygoma or both for congenital or post-traumatic malformation, not covered by any other item in this Part (AU 11) 01/11/1979 08580 Osteotomy or osteectomy of maxilla (other than alveolar margins) or zygoma or both for congenital or post-traumatic malformation, not covered by any other item in this Part (D) (AU 11) 01/11/1979 08582 Whole thickness reconstruction of eyelid other than by direct suture only (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08584 Reduction of upper eyelid for skin redundancy obscuring vision, herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or post traumatic scarring, or, in respect of one of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral upper eyelid (AU 7) 01/02/1984 08585 Reduction of lower eyelid for herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or post traumatic scarring, or, in respect of one of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral lower eyelid (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08586 Correction of ptosis (unilateral) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08588 Ectropion or entropion, correction of (unilateral) (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08592 Symblepharon, grafting for (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08594 Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages or both (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08594 Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages or columella, one or more (AU 10) 01/09/1989 08596 Rhinoplasty, correction of bony vault only (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08598 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08599 RHINOPLASTY involving nasal or septal cartilage graft (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 08600 Rhinoplasty or similar contour restoration of the face, involving autogenous bone or costal cartilage graft (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08600 Rhinoplasty involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft (excluding nasal or septal cartilage) (AU 13) 01/09/1989 08601 Contour restoration of one region of face using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not covered by item 8600) (AU 18) 01/11/1986 08602 Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08604 Rhinophyma, correction of (AU 9) 01/02/1984 08605 FACE, contour restoration of one region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not covered by Item 8600) (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 08606 Composite graft (chondrocutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08608 Lop ear, bat ear or similar deformity, correction of (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08612 Congenital atresia, reconstruction of external auditory canal (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08614 Full thickness wedge excision of lip or eyelid, with repair by direct sutures (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08616 Vermilionectomy (AU 8) 01/02/1984 08618 Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (AU 11) 01/02/1984 08620 Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (AU 4) 01/02/1984 08622 Cleft lip, unilateral-- primary repair, (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08623 CLEFT LIP, unilateral - primary repair, one stage, with anterior palate repair (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 08624 Cleft lip, complete primary repair, one stage, bilateral (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08625 CLEFT LIP, bilateral - primary repair, one stage, with anterior palate repair (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08627 CLEFT LIP, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08628 Cleft lip, secondary correction, partial or incomplete (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08630 Cleft lip, secondary correction, complete revision (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08631 CLEFT LIP, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08632 Cleft lip, secondary correction, Abbe flap (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08633 CLEFT LIP reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 08634 Cleft lip, secondary correction of nostril or nasal tip (AU 10) 01/02/1984 08636 Cleft palate, primary repair, partial cleft (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08638 Cleft palate, primary repair, partial cleft (D) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08640 Cleft palate, primary repair, complete cleft or cleft requiring major repair (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08642 Cleft palate, primary repair, complete cleft or cleft requiring major repair (D) (AU 14) 01/02/1984 08644 Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08646 Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula (D) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08648 Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08650 Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (D) (AU 12) 01/02/1984 08652 Cleft palate, partial repair, complex cleft (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08654 Cleft palate, partial repair, complex cleft (D) (AU 13) 01/02/1984 08655 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08656 Pharyngeal flap or pharyngoplasty (AU 15) 01/02/1984 08656 Pharyngeal flap or pharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy (AU 15) 01/09/1989 08657 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 08658 Unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible or maxilla, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (AU 14) 01/11/1984 08659 Unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible or maxilla, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (D) (AU 14) 01/11/1984 08660 Bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible or maxilla, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (AU 18) 01/11/1984 08661 Bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of mandible or maxilla, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (D) (AU 18) 01/11/1984 08662 Osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three or more such procedures on the one jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (AU 22) 01/12/1984 08663 Osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three or more such procedures on the one jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (D) (AU 22) 01/11/1984 08664 Bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla involving two such procedures of each jaw including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (AU 26) 01/12/1984 08665 Bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla involving two such procedures of each jaw including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (D) (AU 26) 01/11/1984 08666 Complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three or more such procedures of one jaw and two such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (AU 32) 01/04/1985 08667 Complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three or more such procedures of one jaw and two such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (D) (AU 32) 01/11/1984 08668 Complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three 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 (AU 34) 01/12/1984 08669 Complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of mandible or maxilla, involving three 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 (D) (AU 34) 01/11/1984 08670 Genioplasty not associated with item 8658, 8660, 8662, 8664, 8666, or 8668 including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the site (AU 10) 01/11/1984 08671 Genioplasty not associated with item 8659, 8661, 8663, 8665, 8667 or 8669 including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the site (D) (AU 10) 01/11/1984 08672 Genioplasty associated with item 8658, 8660, 8662 or 8664 (AU 8) 01/12/1984 08673 Genioplasty associated with item 8659, 8661, 8663 or 8665 (D) (AU 8) 01/11/1984 08674 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving three or more such procedures on the ONE JAW, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (AU 24 - 468/539) 01/05/1991 08675 Hypertelorism, correction of, intra-cranial (AU 47) 01/11/1984 08676 Hypertelorism, correction of, sub-cranial (AU 26) 01/05/1985 08677 Peri-orbital correction of Treacher Collins Syndrome, with rib and iliac bone grafts (AU 30) 01/04/1986 08678 Correction of unilateral orbital dystopia - total repositioning of one orbit intra-cranial (AU 35) 01/03/1985 08679 Correction of unilateral orbital dystopia-sub-total repositioning of one orbit, extra-cranial (AU 18) 01/11/1984 08680 Unilateral fronto-orbital advancement (AU 19) 01/11/1984 08681 Cranial vault reconstruction for oxycephaly, brachycephaly, turricephaly or similar condition-(bilateral frontoorbital advancement) (AU 39) 01/12/1984 08682 Reconstruction of glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone (Obwegeser technique) (AU 19) 01/04/1985 08683 Construction of absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia (AU 15) 01/03/1987 08684 OSSEO-INTEGRA TION PROCEDURE - extra oral, implantation of titanium fixture (AU 20 - 464/533) 01/05/1991 08685 OSSEO-INTEGRATION PROCEDURE, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (AU 16- 460/527) 01/05/1991 08686 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, osteotomies or oteectomies of, involving TWO such procedures of EACH JAW, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (AU 28 - 472/543) 01/05/1991 08687 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving THREE or MORE such procedures of ONE JAW and TWO such procedures of the OTHER JAW, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid screws or both (AU 34 - 492/563)fixation by bone plates, 01/05/1991 08688 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to bums, including excision of burnt tissue - involving not more than 3 per cent of total body surface (AU 8 - 409/517) 01/05/1991 08689 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 3 per cent or more but less than 6 per cent of total body surface (AU 10 - 450/521) 01/05/1991 08690 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to bums, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 6 per cent or more but less than 9 per cent of total body surface (AU 12 - 454/523) 01/05/1991 08691 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to bums, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 9 per cent or more but less than 12 per cent of total body surface (AU 14 - 458/525) 01/05/1991 08692 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12 per cent or more of total body surface (AU 16 - 460/527) 01/05/1991 08693 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to bums, including excision of burnt tissue, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (AU 18 - 462/529) 01/05/1991 08694 FREE GRAFTING (xenograft or homograft split skin) to bums including excision of burnt tissue - involving not more than 3 per cent of total body surface (AU 13 - 457/524) 01/05/1991 08695 FREE GRAFTING (xenograft or homograft split skin) to bums including excision of burnt tissue - involving 3 per cent or more but less than 6 per cent Qf total body surface (AU 15 - 459/526) 01/05/1991 08696 FREE GRAFTING (xenograft or homograft split skin) to bums including excision of burnt tissue - involving 6 per cent or more but less than 9 per cent of total body surface (AU 17 - 461/528) 01/05/1991 08697 FREE GRAFTING (xenograft or homograft split skin) to bums including excision of burnt tissue - involving 9 per cent or more but less than 12 per cent of total body surface (AU 19 - 463/531) 01/05/1991 08698 FREE GRAFTING (xenograft or homograft split skin) to bums including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12 per cent or more of total body surface (AU 21 - 465/535) 01/05/1991 08699 MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving THREE or MORE such procedures of EACH JAW, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (AU 36 - 476/547) 01/05/1991 08700 Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test 01/02/1984 08701 Blood volume estimation 01/09/1989 08702 Blood volume estimation using radioactive chromium 01/02/1984 08703 Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test or iron kinetic test 01/09/1989 08704 Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation with radioactive chromium involving serial examinations of stool specimens 01/02/1984 08705 Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation involving examination of stool specimens 01/09/1989 08706 Radioiodine, urinary estimation 01/02/1984 08707 Gastrointestinal protein loss 01/09/1989 08708 Protein bound radioactive iodine test 01/02/1984 08710 Radioactive B12 absorption test (Schilling test)-- one isotope 01/02/1984 08711 Radioactive B12 absorption test (Schilling test)-- two isotopes 01/02/1984 08712 Thallium myocardial study or thallium myocardial redistribution study (C) 01/02/1984 08713 Thallium myocardial study or thallium myocardial redistribution study (NC) 01/02/1984 08714 Radioactive B12 absorption test-one isotope 01/09/1989 08715 Radioactive B12 absorption test-two isotopes 01/09/1989 08716 Myocardial infarct avid imaging study, cardiac blood pool study or cardiac output estimation (C) 01/02/1984 08717 Myocardial infarct avid imaging study, cardiac blood pool study or cardiac output estimation (NC) 01/02/1984 08718 Thyroid uptake (using probe) 01/09/1989 08719 Perchlorate discharge study 01/09/1989 08720 Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (C) 01/02/1984 08721 Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (NC) 01/02/1984 08722 Renal function test (without imaging procedure) 01/09/1989 08723 Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (C) 01/02/1984 08724 Cardiac first pass blood flow study (gated or ungated) or cardiac shunt study (C) 01/02/1984 08725 Renal function test (associated with imaging and at least 2 blood samples) 01/09/1989 08726 Whole body count-not associated with any other item 01/09/1989 08727 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium-single study for stress OR reperfusion (C) 01/09/1989 08728 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium-single study for stress OR reperfusion (NC) 01/09/1989 08730 Lung perfusion study, lung ventilation study or lung aerosol study (C) 01/02/1984 08731 Lung perfusion study, lung ventilation study or lung aerosol study (NC) 01/02/1984 08732 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium-combined study for stress AND reperfusion (C) 01/09/1989 08733 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium-combined study for stress AND reperfusion (NC) 01/09/1989 08734 Myocardial infarct-avid imaging study (C) 01/09/1989 08735 Myocardial infarct-avid imaging study (NC) 01/09/1989 08736 Liver and spleen study, hepato biliary study or Meckel's diverticulum study (C) 01/02/1984 08737 Liver and spleen study, hepato biliary study or Meckel's diverticulum study (NC) 01/02/1984 08738 Spleen study, red blood cell spleen study, pancreas study, gastrooesophageal reflux study, salivary study or bowel haemorrhage study (C) 01/02/1984 08739 Spleen study, red blood cell spleen study, pancreas study, gastrooesophageal reflux study, salivary study or bowel haemorrhage study (NC) 01/02/1984 08740 Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (C) 01/09/1989 08741 Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (C) 01/09/1989 08742 Liver and lung study (C) 01/02/1984 08743 Liver and lung study (NC) 01/02/1984 08744 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study (not part of other investigation) (C) 01/09/1989 08745 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study (not part of other investigation) (NC) 01/09/1989 08746 Le Veen shunt study (C) 01/02/1984 08747 Le Veen shunt study (NC) 01/02/1984 08748 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study when associated with another item in this Part (C) 01/09/1989 08749 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study when associated with another item in this Part (NC) 01/09/1989 08750 Gastric emptying study 01/02/1984 08751 Lung perfusion study (C) 01/09/1989 08752 Lung perfusion study (NC) 01/09/1989 08753 Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (C) 01/09/1989 08754 Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (NC) 01/09/1989 08755 Renal study (static) or placental study (C) 01/02/1984 08756 Renal study (static) or placental study (NC) 01/02/1984 08757 Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (C) 01/09/1989 08758 Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (NC) 01/09/1989 08759 Cystoureterogram or quantitative renogram (C) 01/02/1984 08760 Cystoureterogram or quantitative renogram (NC) 01/02/1984 08761 Lung ventilation study using aerosol (C) 01/09/1989 08762 Lung ventilation study using aerosol (NC) 01/09/1989 08763 Testicular study (C) 01/02/1984 08764 Testicular study (NC) 01/02/1984 08765 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (C) 01/09/1989 08766 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (NC) 01/09/1989 08767 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (C) 01/09/1989 08768 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (NC) 01/09/1989 08769 Brain study (static) or cerebro spinal fluid study (static) (C) 01/02/1984 08770 Brain study (static) or cerebro spinal fluid study (static) (NC) 01/02/1984 08771 Liver and spleen study (colloid) (C) 01/09/1989 08772 Liver and spleen study (colloid) (NC) 01/09/1989 08773 Shunt patency study (C) 01/02/1984 08774 Shunt patency study (NC) 01/02/1984 08775 Red blood cell spleen study (C) 01/09/1989 08776 Red blood cell spleen study (NC) 01/09/1989 08777 Hepatobiliary study (C) 01/09/1989 08778 Hepatobiliary study (NC) 01/09/1989 08779 Dynamic flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study (C) 01/02/1984 08780 Dynamic flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study (NC) 01/02/1984 08781 Bowel haemorrhage study (C) 01/09/1989 08782 Bowel haemorrhage study (NC) 01/09/1989 08783 Venography, lymphoscintigraphy, labelled platelets thrombus study or labelled white cell study (C) 01/02/1984 08784 Venography, lymphoscintigraphy, labelled platelets thrombus study or labelled white cell study (NC) 01/02/1984 08785 Meckel's diverticulum study (C) 01/09/1989 08786 Meckel's diverticulum study (NC) 01/09/1989 08787 Peripheral perfusion study (C) 01/02/1984 08788 Peripheral perfusion study (NC) 01/02/1984 08789 Salivary study (C) 01/09/1989 08790 Salivary study (NC) 01/09/1989 08791 Gastro-oesophageal reflux study (C) 01/09/1989 08792 Gastro-oesophageal reflux study (NC) 01/09/1989 08793 Bone study-- 4 or more areas (C) 01/02/1984 08794 Bone study-- 4 or more areas (NC) 01/02/1984 08795 Oesophageal clearance study (C) 01/09/1989 08796 Oesophageal clearance study (NC) 01/09/1989 08797 Bone study-- less than 4 areas (C) 01/02/1984 08798 Bone study-- less than 4 areas (NC) 01/02/1984 08799 Joint study of two or more joints (C) 01/02/1984 08800 Joint study of two or more joints (NC) 01/02/1984 08801 Gastric emptying study using single tracer (C) 01/09/1989 08802 Gastric emptying study using dual tracer (C) 01/09/1989 08803 Tumour seeking study-- 3 or more areas (C) 01/02/1984 08804 Tumour seeking study-- 3 or more areas (NC) 01/02/1984 08805 Renal study involving dynamic flow study and computer extraction of functional parameters (C) 01/09/1989 08807 Tumour seeking study-- less than 3 areas (C) 01/02/1984 08808 Tumour seeking study-- less than 3 areas (NC) 01/02/1984 08809 Renal study with intervention (C) 01/09/1989 08810 Renal study with intervention (NC) 01/09/1989 08811 Cystoureterogram (C) 01/09/1989 08812 Cystoureterogram (NC) 01/09/1989 08813 Thyroid study (using technetium, iodine or caesium) perchlorate discharge study (C) 01/02/1984 08813 Thyroid study (using technetium, iodine or caesium) or perchlorate discharge study (C) 01/03/1984 08814 Thyroid study (using technetium, iodine or caesium) perchlorate discharge study (NC) 01/02/1984 08814 Thyroid study (using technetium, iodine or caesium) or perchlorate discharge study (NC) 01/03/1984 08815 Testicular study (C) 01/09/1989 08816 Testicular study (NC) 01/09/1989 08817 Thyroid uptake study (C) 01/02/1984 08818 Thyroid uptake study (NC) 01/02/1984 08819 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (C) 01/09/1989 08820 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (NC) 01/09/1989 08821 Parathyroid study 01/02/1984 08822 Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study (C) 01/09/1989 08823 Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study (NC) 01/09/1989 08824 Adrenal study (C) 01/02/1984 08825 Adrenal study (NC) 01/02/1984 08826 Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (C) 01/09/1989 08827 Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (NC) 01/09/1989 08828 Study of region or organ not covered by any other item in this Part (C) 01/02/1984 08829 Study of region or organ not covered by any other item in this Part (NC) 01/02/1984 08830 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study (not associated with any other item in this Part) (C) 01/09/1989 08831 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study (not associated with any other item in this Part) (NC) 01/09/1989 08832 Bone study-whole body (C) 01/09/1989 08833 Bone study-whole body (NC) 01/09/1989 08834 Bone study-whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (C) 01/09/1989 08835 Bone study-whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (NC) 01/09/1989 08836 Whole body study using iodine (C) 01/09/1989 08837 Whole body study using iodine (NC) 01/09/1989 08838 Whole body study using gallium (C) 01/09/1989 08839 Whole body study using gallium (NC) 01/09/1989 08840 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (C) 01/09/1989 08841 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (NC) 01/09/1989 08842 Bone marrow study-whole body (C) 01/09/1989 08843 Bone marrow study-whole body (NC) 01/09/1989 08844 Repeat whole body study on different occasion using same administration of radiopharmaceutical (C) 01/09/1989 08845 Repeat whole body study on different occasion using same administration of radiopharmaceutical (NC) 01/09/1989 08846 Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (C) 01/09/1989 08847 Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (NC) 01/09/1989 08848 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (C) 01/09/1989 08849 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (NC) 01/09/1989 08850 Procedure service associated with the administration of a radionucletide in relation to a service covered by an item in Part 8A or Part 11. 01/11/1984 08851 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using technetium (C) 01/09/1989 08852 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using technetium (NC) 01/09/1989 08853 Repeat localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on different occasion using same administration of radiopharmaceutical (C) 01/09/1989 08854 Repeat localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on different occasion using same administration of radiopharmaceutical (NC) 01/09/1989 08855 Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (C) 01/09/1989 08856 Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (NC) 01/09/1989 08857 Lymphoscintigraphy (C) 01/09/1989 08858 Lymphoscintigraphy (NC) 01/09/1989 08859 Thyroid Study (C) 01/09/1989 08860 Thyroid Study (NC) 01/09/1989 08861 Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (C) 01/09/1989 08862 Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (NC) 01/09/1989 08863 Parathyroid (C) 01/09/1989 08864 Adrenal Study using Selenocholesterol (C) 01/09/1989 08865 Adrenal Study using Selenocholesterol (NC) 01/09/1989 08866 Adrenal Study (not covered by Item 8864/8865) (C) 01/09/1989 08867 Adrenal Study (not covered by Item 8864/8865) (NC) 01/09/1989 08868 Single photon emission tomography when associated with another item in this Part (C) 01/09/1989 08869 Tear Duct Study (C) 01/09/1989 08870 Tear Duct Study (NC) 01/09/1989 08871 Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (C) 01/09/1989 08872 Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (NC) 01/09/1989 08873 Study of region or organ not covered by any other item in this Part (C) 01/09/1989 08874 Study of region or organ not covered by any other item in this Part (NC) 01/09/1989 08875 Procedural service associated with the administration of a radionuclide in relation to a service covered by any item in Part 8A or Part 11 01/09/1989 08878 Administration of a therapeutic dose of a radioisotope - not covered by any other item in this Part 01/11/1990 08880 Intra-cavitary administration of a therapeutic dose of Yttrium 90 (not including preliminary paracentesis) (AU 5) 01/11/1990 08882 Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyroid cancer by single dose technique 01/11/1990 08884 Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyrotoxicosis by single dose technique 01/11/1990 08886 Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of Phosphorous 32 01/11/1990 08901 Professional attendance not covered by Item 8902 (AO) 01/02/1984 08902 Professional attendance and treatmentplanning where treatment is deferred (AO) 01/02/1984 08903 Production of dental study models not associated with Item 8902 or with a service covered by Item 8914, 8915, 8917, 8918, 8919, 8922, 8923, 8924, 8925, or 8928 (AO) 01/02/1984 08905 Orthodontic radiography-- orthopantomography (AO) 01/02/1984 08906 Orthodontic radiography-- anteroposterior cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings or lateral cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings (AO) 01/02/1984 08907 Orthodontic radiography-- anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings (AO) 01/02/1984 08908 Orthodontic radiography-- anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings and orthopantomography (AO) 01/02/1984 08909 Orthodontic radiography-- anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings, orthopantomography and hand-wrist studies (including growth prediction) (AO) 01/02/1984 08914 Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations-- where one appliance is used (AO) 01/02/1984 08915 Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations-- where two appliances are used (AO) 01/02/1984 08917 Deciduous dentition treatment-- maxillary arch expansion, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment (AO) 01/02/1984 08918 Deciduous and permanent dentition treatment-incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment (AO) 01/02/1984 08919 Deciduous and permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8918)-- lateral arch expansion and incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances and all associated attendances, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment (AO) 01/02/1984 08922 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8924 or 8925)-- single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment-- initial three months of active treatment (AO) 01/02/1984 08923 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8924 or 8925)-- single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment-- each three months of active treatment after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months (AO) 01/02/1984 08924 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8922 or 8923)-- two-arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment-- initial three months of active treatment (AO) 01/02/1984 08925 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8922 or 8923)-- two-arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment-- each three months of active treatment after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months (AO) 01/02/1984 08928 Pre-sugical or post-sugrical jaw growth guidance using removable appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations and treatment-planning (AO) 01/02/1984 08928 Pre-surgical or post-surgical jaw growth guidance using removable appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations and treatment-planning (AO) 01/03/1984 08931 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment (not being treatment covered by Item 8936, 8937, 8938, 8939, 8940 or 8941), where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AD) 01/02/1984 08931 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment (not being treatment covered by Item 8936, 8937, 8938, 8939, 8940 or 8941), where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodonist (AD) 01/03/1984 08932 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment under general anaesthesia, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AD) 01/02/1984 08933 Removal of each additional tooth or tooth fragment at the same attendance at which a service referred to in Item 8931 or 8932 is rendered (AD) 01/02/1984 08936 Surgical removal of erupted tooth, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08937 Surgical removal of tooth with soft tissue impaction, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08938 Surgical removal of tooth with partial bone impaction, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08939 Surgical removal of tooth with complete bone impaction, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08940 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring incision of soft tissue only, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08941 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring removal of bone, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08945 Surgical exposure, stimulation and packing of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08946 Surgical exposure of unerupted tooth for the purpose of fitting a traction device, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08947 Surgical repositioning of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08948 Transplantation of tooth bud, where the patient is referred by a recognized orthodontist (AOS) 01/02/1984 08960 Attendance comprising consultation, preventive treatment and prophylaxis, of not more than thirty minutes duration-- each attendance to a maximum of three attendances in any period of twelve months (AD) 01/02/1984 08960 Attendance comprising consultation, preventive treatment and prophylaxis, of not less than thirty minutes duration-each attendance to a maximum of three attendances in any period of twelve months (AD) 01/09/1989 08961 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- one tooth (AD) 01/02/1984 08962 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- two teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08963 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- three teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08964 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- four teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08965 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- five to nine teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08966 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers-- ten to twelve teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08971 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-- one tooth (AD) 01/02/1984 08972 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-- two teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08973 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-three teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08974 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-four teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08975 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-five to nine teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08976 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers-ten to twelve teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08980 Provision and fitting of retainers (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8961, 8962, 8963, 8964, 8965, 8966, 8971, 8972, 8973, 8974, 8975 or 8976)-each retainer (AD) 01/02/1984 08982 Adjustment of partial denture (not being treatment associated with treatment covered by Item 8961, 8962, 8963, 8964, 8965, 8966, 8971, 8972, 8973, 8974, 8975 or 8976) (AD) 01/02/1984 08984 Relining of partial denture by laboratory process and associated fitting (AD) 01/02/1984 08984 Reclining of partial denture by laboratory process and associated fitting (AD) 01/03/1984 08986 Remodelling and fitting of partial denture of more than four teeth (AD) 01/02/1984 08988 Repair to cast metal base of partial denture-one or more points (AD) 01/02/1984 08990 Addition of a tooth or teeth to a partial denture to replace extracted tooth or teeth, including taking of necessary impression (AD) 01/02/1984 09011 ANTENATAL CARDIOTOCOGRAPHY in the management of high risk pregnancy (for services from 1 July 1985 to 31 July 1986) 01/07/1985 09021 ANAESTHETICS ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with removal of phaeochromocytoma — SIXTEEN UNITS (G) 01/11/1986 09022 ANAESTHETICS ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with removal of phaeochromocytoma — SIXTEEN UNITS (S) 01/11/1986 09023 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with insertion of peripheral venous cannula — FOUR UNITS (G) 01/11/1986 09024 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with insertion of peripheral venous cannula — FOUR UNITS (S) 01/11/1986 09025 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with peripheral venous cannulation by open exposure — FIVE UNITS (G) 01/11/1986 09026 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with peripheral venous cannulation by open exposure — FIVE UNITS (S) 01/11/1986 09027 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with percutaneous central venous cannulation — FIVE UNITS (G) 01/09/1986 09028 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with percutaneous central venous cannulation — FIVE UNITS (S) 01/10/1986 09029 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with open exposure central venous cannulation OVER TWELVE YEARS of age - EIGHT UNITS (G) 01/03/1987 09030 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with open exposure central venous cannulation OVER TWELVE YEARS of age - EIGHT UNITS (S) 01/03/1987 09031 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with open exposure central venous cannulation UNDER TWELVE YEARS of age - TWELVE UNITS (G) 01/10/1986 09032 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with open exposure central venous cannulation UNDER TWELVE YEARS of age - TWELVE UNITS (S) 01/11/1986 09033 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with electrocochleography (insertion of electrodes and brain stem evoked response audiometry) - ELEVEN UNITS (G) 01/08/1987 09034 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with electrocochleography (insertion of electrodes and brain stem evoked response audiometry) - ELEVEN UNITS (S) 01/08/1987 09035 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with manual removal of products of conception, treatment of postpartum haemorrhage or repair of third degree tear - SEVEN UNITS (G) 01/08/1987 09036 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with manual removal of products of conception, treatment of postpartum haemorrhage or repair of third degree tear - SEVEN UNITS (S) 01/08/1987 09037 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus - EIGHT UNITS (G) 01/08/1987 09038 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with manipulative correction of acute inversion of uterus - EIGHT UNITS (S) 01/08/1987 09039 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with caesarean section - TEN UNITS (G) 01/08/1987 09040 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with caesarean section - TEN UNITS (S) 01/08/1987 09041 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with repair of episiotomy - FIVE UNITS (G) 01/08/1988 09042 ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANAESTHETIC ASSOCIATED with repair of episiotomy - FIVE UNITS (S) 01/08/1988 09061 ADMINISTRATION OF CYTOTOXIC AGENT by intravenous drip infusion (for services from 1 July 1985 to 31 July 1986) 01/07/1985 09062 MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES PULMONARY ARTERY pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person under 12 years of age 01/08/1988 09063 PULMONARY ARTERY pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person over 12 years of age 01/08/1988 09065 ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES involving handling of both human ova and sperm including invitro fertilisation or gamete intra-faiIopian transfer or similar !echniques, when rendered in conjunction with 01/08/1989 09066 M-MODE AND TWO DIMENSIONAL REAL TIME ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF THE HEART FROM AT LEAST TWO THORACIC WINDOWS, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, with recordings on video tape, not associated with Items 791, 793 or 913 01/12/1989 09067 OVERNIGHT INVESTIGATION FOR SLEEP APNOEA FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST EIGHT HOURS DURATION, involving continuous morutoring 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, with continuous technician attendance, under the supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of thoracic medicine, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, including interpretation by physician of recordings; payable not more than three times in any twelve month period 01/12/1989 09341 ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPHY and report 01/08/1988 09342 PREPARATION FOR DISCOGRAPHY using Metrizarnide contrast medium 01/08/1988 09343 PREPARATION FOR CONTRAST ARTHROGRAPHY or double contrast arthrography excluding arthrography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae 01/08/1988 09344 PREPARATION FOR SIALOGRAPHY 01/08/1988 09381 RADIATION FIELD SETTING using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoliage machine of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not associated with Item 9384) 01/02/1988 09382 RADIATION FIELD SETTING using a simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavolt age machine of a single area, where views in more than one plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of two areas (not associated with Item 9385) 01/02/1988 09383 RADIATION FIELD SETTING usining simulator or isocentric x-ray or megavoltage machine of three or more areas, or of total body or half body irradiatigrt, 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 associated with Item 9386) 01/03/1988 09384 RADIATION FIELD SETTING using a diagnostic x-ray unit of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not associated with Item 9381) 01/02/1988 09385 RADIATION FIELD SETTING using a diagnostic x-ray unit of a single area, where views in more than one plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of two areas (not associated with Item 9382) 01/02/1988 09386 RADIATION FIELD SETTING using a diagnostic x-ray unit of three 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 associated with Item 9383) 01/02/1988 09387 "RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a CT interfacing computer for ""megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to one area with up to two shielding blocks, or for brachytherapy with isodose calculations in a single plane" 01/02/1988 09388 RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy adiotherapy to a single area by three or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to two areas, or here wedges are used, or for brachytherapy for multiplane implants of up to 10 sources or ribbons 01/02/1988 09389 RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy o three 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, or for brachytherapy using multiplane implants of more than 10 sources or ribbons 01/02/1988 09390 RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a single field or parallel opposed fields to one area with up to two shielding blocks, or for brachytherapy with isodose calculations in a single plane 01/02/1988 09391 RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a non-CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a single Ii area by three or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to two areas, or where wedges are used, or for brachytherapy for multiplane implants of up to 10 sources or ribbons 01/02/1988 09392 RADIATION DOSIMETRY by a non-CT interfac· planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to three 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, or for brachytherapy using multiplane of more than 10 sources or ribbons 01/02/1988 09401 OPERATIONS HAEMORRHAGE, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaes-thesia 01/09/1986 09402 AMPUTATION STUMP, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover. ANAESTHETIC - ITEM NOS 488G/560S (for services from 31 July 1986 to 31 October 1986) 01/03/1987 09403 NASAL SEPTUM BUTTON, insertion of 01/10/1986 09404 PERCUTANEOUS NEEDLE BIOPSY of lung ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS - ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/08/1988 09405 NASAL TURBINATES, cryotherapy to ANAESTHETIC 6 UNIT - ITEM NOS 407G / 5I3S 01/08/1988 09406 PERCUTANEOUS EPIDURAL IMPLANCT FOR CHRONIC PAIN -insertion of (one or two stages), not involving laminectomy ANAESTHETIC 8 ITS - ITEM NOS 409G / 5l7S 01/08/1988 09407 PERCUTANEOUS EPIDURAL IMPLANCT FOR CHRONIC PAIN - removal of ANAESTHETIC 7 UNITS - ITEM NOS 408G / 514S 01/08/1988 09408 POSTERIOR MOBILISATION (release), operaiion for scoliosis ANAESTHETIC 21 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4650 / 535S 01/08/1988 09409 FINGER JOINT, prosthetic replacement of ANAETHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S 01/08/1988 09410 ARGON LASER THERAPY for vascular lesions of the Skin - session up to one half hour 01/08/1988 09411 ARGON LASER THERAPY for vascular lesions of the skin - session taking more than one half hour but less than one hour 01/08/1988 09412 ARGON LASER THERAPY for vascular lesions of the skin - session taking more than one hour but less than two hours 01/08/1988 09413 ARGON LASER THERAPY for vascular lesions of the skin - session taking more than two hours but less than three hours 01/08/1988 09414 ARGON LASER THERAPY for vascular lesions of the skin - session taking more than three hours 01/08/1988 09415 CRYOSURGERY to haemorrhoids ANAESTHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S 01/08/1988 09416 WRIST, total replacement ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS - ITEM NOS 457G / 524S 01/08/1988 09417 CARPAL SCAPHOID, internal fixation of ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS - ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/08/1988 09418 HYPERTHERMIC ISOLATED LIMB PERFUSION including vascular cannulation by operation and subsequent removal of catheteters ANAESTHETIC 30 UNITS - ITEM NOS 474G / 545S 01/08/1988 09419 ARTERIAL BYPASS GRAFT USING SYNTHETIC GRAFT,with or without local endarterectomy ANAESTHETIC 16 UNITS - ITEM NOS 460G / 527S 01/08/1988 09420 LAPAROTOMY WITH INSERTION OF PORTACATH for administration of cytotoxic therapy including placement of reservoir ' ANAESTHETIC II UNITS - ITEM NOS 4530 / 522S 01/08/1988 09421 NAIL BED, excision or wedge resection of ANAETHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S (G) 01/08/1988 09422 NAIL BED, excision or wedge resection of ANAETHETIC 5 UNITS - ITEM NOS 406G / 510S (S) 01/08/1988 09423 TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOANAL ANASTOMOSIS WITH ILEAL RESERVOIR, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy: one surgeon ANAESTHETIC 36 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4760 / 547S 01/08/1988 09424 TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOANAL ANASTOMOSIS WITH ILEAL RESERVOIR, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy: conjoint surgery abdominal surgeon (including after-care) ANAESTHETIC 30 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4740 / 545S 01/08/1988 09425 TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOANAL ANASTOMOSIS WITH ILEAL RESERVOIR: conjoint surgery perineal surgeon 01/08/1988 09426 ILEOSTOMY closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy: one surgeon ANAESTHETIC 30 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4740 / 545S 01/08/1988 09427 ILEOSTOMY closure with rectal resection and mucoscctomy and ileoanal anastomosis with ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy: abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) ANAESTHETIC 26 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4700 /541S 01/08/1988 09428 ILEOSTOMY closure with rectal resection and mucoscctomy and ileoanal anastomosis with ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy: conjoint surgery perineal surgeon 01/08/1988 09429 ILEOSTOMY reservoir, continent type, creation of including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate ANAESTHETIC 30 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4740 / 545S 01/08/1988 09430 RECTOSIGMOIDECTOMY, anterior (Hartman's peration) ANAESTHETIC 15 UNITS - ITEM NOS 459G 526S 01/08/1988 09431 Restoration of bowel continuity following Hartman's procedure, including dismantling of colostomy ANAESTHETIC 15 UNITS - ITEM NO 459G / 526S 01/08/1988 09432 RECTAL PROLAPSE - Delorme procedure for ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS - ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/08/1988 09433 COLOSTOMY, refashioning of ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS - ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/08/1988 09434 Injection of botulinus toxin fo blepharospasm or strabismus 01/08/1988 09435 LAPAROTOMY with division of bowel adhesions and introduction of Dennis tube ANAESTHETIC 14 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4580 / 525S 01/08/1988 09436 CENTRAL VEIN ATHETERISATION (via jugular or subclavian vein) or by open exposure in a person under 12 years of age ANAESTHETI 12 UNITS - ITEM NOS 454G / 523S 01/08/1988 09437 CENTRAL VEIN CATHETERISATION (via jugular or subclavian vein) by percutaneous or open exposure, not covered by item 9430 ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS - ITEM NOS 407G / 5l3S 01/08/1988 09438 TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR JOINT, arthroplasty ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS - ITEM NOS 4070 / 513S 19/10/1988 09439 TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR JOINT, arthroplasty (D) ANAESTHETIC 6 UNITS - ITEM NOS 407G /513S 19/10/1988 09441 NEPHROSTOMY, percutaneous, including associated imaging ANAESTHETIC 9 UNITS - ITEM NOS 443G / 518S 01/02/1989 09442 NEPHROSCOPY, percutaneous, with or without anyone or more of; stone extraction, biopsy or diathermy, not covered by Items 9446, 9447, 9448 or 9449 ANAESTHETIC II UNITS - ITEM NOS 453G / 522S 01/02/1989 09443 The services covered by Item 9442 where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding ANAESTHETIC 10 UNITS - ITEM NOS 450G / 521S 01/02/1989 09444 NEPHROSCOPY, percutaneous, with incision of anyone or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, not in association with Items 9442,9446, 9447, 9448 or 9449 ANAESTHETIC II UNITS - ITEM NOS 453G / 522S 01/02/1989 09445 NEPHROSCOPY, percutaneous, with incision of anyone or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, in association with Items 9442, 9446, 9447, 9448 or 9449 ANAESTHETIC 13 UNITS - ITEM N 500mls) 01/05/2002 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21112 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the anterior iliac crest 01/05/2003 21114 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the posterior iliac crest 01/05/2003 21116 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow harvesting from the pelvis 01/05/2003 21120 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the bony pelvis 01/11/2001 21130 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for body cast application or revision when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21140 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interpelviabdominal (hind-quarter) amputation 01/11/2001 21150 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures for tumour of the pelvis, except hind-quarter amputation 01/11/2001 21155 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the anterior or posterior pelvis 01/07/2008 21160 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21170 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint 01/11/2001 21195 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skins or subcutaneous tissue of the upper leg 01/11/2001 21199 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of the upper leg 01/11/2001 21200 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving hip joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21202 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the hip joint 01/11/2001 21210 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving hip joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 01/11/2001 21212 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hip disarticulation 01/11/2001 21214 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total hip replacement or revision 01/11/2001 21216 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bilateral total hip replacement 01/11/2005 21220 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving upper 2/3 of femur when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21230 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving upper 2/3 of femur, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 01/11/2001 21232 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for above knee amputation 01/11/2001 21234 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of the upper 2/3 of femur 01/11/2001 21260 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures involving veins of upper leg, including exploration 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21272 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery ligation 01/11/2001 21274 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy 01/11/2001 21275 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the upper leg 01/07/2008 21280 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper leg 01/11/2001 21300 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the knee and/or popliteal area 01/11/2001 21321 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of knee and/or popliteal area 01/11/2001 21340 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on lower 1/3 of femur when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21360 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on lower 1/3 of femur 01/11/2001 21380 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on knee joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21382 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of knee joint 01/11/2001 21390 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula, and/or patella when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21392 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula, and/or patella 01/11/2001 21400 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on knee joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 01/11/2001 21402 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for knee replacement 01/05/2002 21402 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total knee replacement 01/11/2001 21403 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bilateral knee replacement 01/11/2001 21404 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for disarticulation of knee 01/11/2001 21420 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving knee joint, undertaken in a hospital 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21432 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of arteriovenous fistula of knee or popliteal area 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21445 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the knee and/or popliteal area 01/07/2008 21460 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of lower leg, ankle, or foot 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21462 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all closed procedures on lower leg, ankle, or foot 01/11/2001 21464 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedure of ankle joint 01/11/2001 21472 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of achilles tendon 01/11/2001 21474 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for gastrocnemius recession 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21482 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of bone involving lower leg, ankle or foot 01/11/2001 21484 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of tibia or fibula 01/11/2001 21486 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total ankle replacement 01/11/2001 21490 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal or repair, undertaken in a hospital 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21502 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of the lower leg 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21522 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg 01/11/2001 21530 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of lower leg, ankle or foot 01/11/2001 21532 INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for microsurgical reimplantation of toe 01/11/2001 21535 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the lower leg 01/07/2008 21600 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the shoulder or axilla 01/11/2001 21610 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of shoulder or axilla including axillary dissection 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21622 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of shoulder joint 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21632 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection involving humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint 01/11/2001 21634 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder disarticulation 01/11/2001 21636 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation 01/11/2001 21638 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total shoulder replacement 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21652 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures for axillary-brachial aneurysm 01/11/2001 21654 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bypass graft of arteries of shoulder or axilla 01/11/2001 21656 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary-femoral bypass graft 01/11/2001 21670 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of shoulder or axilla 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21682 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder spica application when undertaken in a hospital 01/11/2001 21685 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the shoulder or the axilla 01/07/2008 21700 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper arm or elbow 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21712 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open tenotomy of the upper arm or elbow 01/11/2001 21714 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenoplasty of the upper arm or elbow 01/11/2001 21716 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenodesis for rupture of long tendon of biceps 01/11/2001 21730 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the upper arm or elbow when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital 01/11/2001 21732 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of elbow joint 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21756 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on the upper arm or elbow 01/11/2001 21760 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total elbow replacement 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21772 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of arteries of the upper arm 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21785 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the upper arm or elbow 01/07/2008 21790 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper arm 01/11/2001 21800 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the forearm, wrist or hand 01/11/2001 21810 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae of the forearm, wrist or hand 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21832 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total wrist replacement 01/11/2001 21834 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the wrist joint 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21842 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of artery of forearm, wrist or hand 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21860 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal, or repair when rendered to a patient as part of an episode of hospital treatment 01/12/2007 21865 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the forearm, wrist or hand 01/07/2008 21870 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of forearm, wrist or hand 01/11/2001 21872 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of a finger 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 21900 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for hysterosalpingography 01/11/2001 21906 INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for injection procedure for myelography: lumbar or thoracic 01/11/2001 21908 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography: cervical 01/11/2001 21910 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography: posterior fossa 01/11/2001 21912 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography: lumbar or thoracic 01/11/2001 21914 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography cervical 01/11/2001 21915 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral arteriogram 01/11/2001 21916 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arteriograms: cerebral, carotid or vertebral 01/11/2001 21918 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde arteriogram: brachial or femoral 01/11/2001 21922 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for computerised axial tomography scanning, magnetic resonance scanning, digital subtraction angiography scanning 01/11/2001 21925 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde cystography, retrograde urethrography or retrograde cystourethrography 01/11/2001 21926 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for fluoroscopy 01/11/2001 21927 Initiation of management of anaesthesiafor barium enema or other opaque study of the small bowel 01/11/2001 21930 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bronchography 01/11/2001 21935 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for phlebography 01/11/2001 21936 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination 01/11/2001 21939 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral venous cannulation 01/11/2001 21941 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac catheterisation including coronary arteriography, ventriculography, cardiac mapping, insertion of automatic defibrillator or transvenous pacemaker 01/05/2002 21941 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac catheterisation including coronary arteriography, ventriculography, or cardiac mapping 01/11/2001 21942 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac electrophysiological procedures including radio frequency ablation 01/05/2002 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 01/11/2001 21945 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lumbar puncture, cisternal puncture, or epidural injection 01/11/2001 21949 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for harvesting of bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation 01/11/2001 21952 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for muscle biopsy for malignant hyperpyrexia 01/11/2001 21955 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electroencephalography 01/11/2001 21959 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brain stem evoked response audiometry 01/11/2001 21962 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electrocochleography by extratympanic method or transtympanic membrane insertion method 01/11/2001 21965 Initiation of management of anaesthesia as a therapeutic procedure where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia 01/11/2001 21965 Initiation of management of anaesthesia as a therapeutic procedure where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia, not for the treatment of headache of any etiology 01/11/2005 21969 Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is not confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) 01/11/2001 21970 Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) 01/11/2001 21973 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brachytherapy using radioactive sealed sources 01/11/2001 21976 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for therapeutic nuclear medicine 01/11/2001 21980 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radiotherapy 01/11/2001 21981 Anaesthetic agent allergy testing, using skin sensitivity methods in a patient with a history of prior anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reaction or cardiovascular collapse in association with the administration of anaesthesia agents 01/07/2008 21981 Anaesthetic agent allergy testing, using skin sensitivity methods in a patient with a history of prior anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reaction or cardiovascular collapse associated with the management of anaesthesia agents 01/07/2011 21990 Initiation of management of anaesthesia when no procedure ensues 01/11/2001 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 which has not been identified as attracting an anaesthetic 01/11/2001 21997 Initiation of management of anaesthesia in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not been identified as attracting an anaesthetic rebate, not being a service to which item 21992 or 21965 applies where it can be demonstrated that there is a clinical need for anaesthesia 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 22002 Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 22007 Endotracheal intubation with flexible fibreoptic scope associated with difficult airway when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/07/2008 22007 Awake endotracheal intubation with flexible fibreoptic scope associated with difficult airway when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 22008 Double lumen endobronchial tube or bronchial blocker, insertion of when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 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 01/05/2002 22012 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) when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 22012 Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by indwelling catheter - once only for each type of pressure on any calendar day, 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 01/11/2008 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 01/11/2001 22014 Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by indwelling catheter - once only for each type of pressure on any calendar day, 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 01/11/2008 22015 Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output measurement, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 22018 Measurement of the mechanical or gas exchange function of the respiratory system, using measurements of parameters, including pressures, volumes, flow, gas concentrations in inspired or expired air, alveolar gas or blood and incorporating serial arterial blood gas analysis and a written record of the results, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11503 applies 01/11/2005 22020 Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous or open exposure, not being a service to which item 13318 applies, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/07/2012 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 01/11/2001 22025 Intraarterial cannulation when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia 01/11/2001 22030 Introduction of a narcotic, for the control of postoperative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space in conjunction with an operation 01/11/2001 22031 Intrathecal or epidural injection (initial) of a therapeutic substance or substances, with or without insertion of a catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for postoperative pain management, not being a service associated with a service to which 22036 applies 01/11/2005 22035 Introduction of a local anaesthetic, for control of postoperative pain, into the epidural or intrathecal space, in conjunction with an operation 01/11/2001 22036 Intrathecal or epidural injection (subsequent) of a therapeutic substance or substances, using an in-situ catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for postoperative pain management, not being a service associated with a service to which 22031 applies 01/11/2005 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 knee, ankle or foot surgery 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2003 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 knee, ankle or foot surgery 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2003 22050 Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri-operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the brachial plexus in conjunction with shoulder surgery 01/11/2001 22051 Intra-operative transoesophageal echocardiography - monitoring in real time of the structure and function of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures, including assessment of blood flow, with appropriate permanent recording during procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest (not in association with items 55130, 55135 or 21936) 01/11/2008 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 01/05/2009 22055 Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent, not being a service associated with anaesthesia to which an item in subgroup 21 applies 01/07/2009 22055 Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent 01/11/2001 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 01/05/2009 22060 Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent 01/11/2001 22060 Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, where the heart-lung machine or equivalent is continuously operated by a medical perfusionist, other than a service associated with anaesthesia to which an item in subgroup 21 applies. (20 basic units) 01/11/2015 22065 Induced controlled hypothermia total body, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 21 applies 01/05/2009 22065 Induced controlled hypothermia total body, being a service to which item 22060 applies, not being a service associated with anaesthesia to which an item in subgroup 21 applies 01/07/2009 22065 Induced controlled hypothermia total body 01/11/2001 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 01/05/2009 22070 Cardioplegia, blood or crystalloid, administration by any route, being a service to which item 22060 applies, not being a service associated with anaesthesia to which an item in subgroup 21 applies 01/07/2009 22070 Cardioplegia, blood or crystalloid, administration by any route 01/11/2001 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 01/05/2009 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 anaesthesia to which an item in subgroup 21 applies 01/07/2009 22075 Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, with core temperature less than 22°c, including management of retrograde cerebral perfusion if performed 01/11/2001 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 01/11/2001 22905 Initiation of management of anaesthesia for restorative dental work 01/11/2001 23010 ANAESTHESIA, PERFUSION OR ASSISTANCE AT ANAESTHESIA (a) administration of anaesthesia performed in association with an item in the range 20100 to 21997 or 22900 to 22905; or (b) perfusion performed in association with item 22060; or (c) for assistance at anaesthesia performed in association with items 25200 to 25205 For a period of: (FIFTEEN MINUTES OR LESS) 01/11/2001 23021 16 MINUTES TO 20 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23022 21 MINUTES TO 25 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23023 26 MINUTES TO 30 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23031 31 MINUTES TO 35 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23032 36 MINUTES TO 40 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23033 41 MINUTES TO 45 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23041 46 MINUTES TO 50 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23042 51 MINUTES TO 55 MINUTES 01/11/2001 23043 56 MINUTES TO 1:00 HOUR 01/11/2001 23051 1:01 HOURS TO 1:05 HOURS 01/11/2001 23052 1:06 HOURS TO 1:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23053 1:11 HOURS TO 1:15 HOURS 01/11/2001 23061 1:16 HOURS TO 1:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23062 1:21 HOURS TO 1:25 HOURS 01/11/2001 23063 1:26 HOURS TO 1:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23071 1:31 HOURS TO 1:35 HOURS 01/11/2001 23072 1:36 HOURS TO 1:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23073 1:41 HOURS TO 1:45 HOURS 01/11/2001 23081 1:46 HOURS TO 1:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23082 1:51 HOURS TO 1:55 HOURS 01/11/2001 23083 1:56 HOURS TO 2:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23090 2:01 HOURS TO 2:15 HOURS 01/11/2001 23091 2:01 hours to 2:10 hours 01/11/2005 23100 2:16 HOURS TO 2:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23101 2:11 hours to 2:20 hours 01/11/2005 23110 2:31 HOURS TO 2:45 HOURS 01/11/2001 23111 2:21 hours to 2:30 hours 01/11/2005 23112 2:31 hours to 2:40 hours 01/11/2005 23113 2:41 hours to 2:50 hours 01/11/2005 23114 2:51 hours to 3:00 hours 01/11/2005 23115 3:01 hours to 3:10 hours 01/11/2005 23116 3:11 hours to 3:20 hours 01/11/2005 23117 3:21 hours to 3:30 hours 01/11/2005 23118 3:31 hours to 3:40 hours 01/11/2005 23119 3:41 hours to 3:50 hours 01/11/2005 23120 2:46 HOURS TO 3:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23121 3:51 hours to 4:00 hours 01/11/2005 23130 3:01 HOURS TO 3:15 HOURS 01/11/2001 23140 3:16 HOURS TO 3:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23150 3:31 HOURS TO 3:45 HOURS 01/11/2001 23160 3:46 HOURS TO 4:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23170 4:01 HOURS TO 4:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23180 4:11 HOURS TO 4:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23190 4:21 HOURS TO 4:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23200 4:31 HOURS TO 4:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23210 4:41 HOURS TO 4:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23220 4:51 HOURS TO 5:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23230 5:01 HOURS TO 5:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23240 5:11 HOURS TO 5:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23250 5:21 HOURS TO 5:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23260 5:31 HOURS TO 5:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23270 5:41 HOURS TO 5:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23280 (5:51 HOURS TO 6:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23290 6:01 HOURS TO 6:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23300 6:11 HOURS TO 6:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23310 6:21 HOURS TO 6:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23320 6:31 HOURS TO 6:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23330 6:41 HOURS TO 6:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23340 6:51 HOURS TO 7:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23350 7:01 HOURS TO 7:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23360 7:11 HOURS TO 7:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23370 7:21 HOURS TO 7:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23380 7:31 HOURS TO 7:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23390 7:41 HOURS TO 7:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23400 7:51 HOURS TO 8:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23410 8:01 HOURS TO 8:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23420 8:11 HOURS TO 8:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23430 8:21 HOURS TO 8:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23440 8:31 HOURS TO 8:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23450 8:41 HOURS TO 8:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23460 8:51 HOURS TO 9:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23470 9:01 HOURS TO 9:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23480 9:11 HOURS TO 9:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23490 9:21 HOURS TO 9:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23500 9:31 HOURS TO 9:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23510 9:41 HOURS TO 9:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23520 9:51 HOURS TO 10:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23530 10:01 HOURS TO 10:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23540 10:11 HOURS TO 10:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23550 10:21 HOURS TO 10:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23560 10:31 HOURS TO 10:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23570 10:41 HOURS TO 10:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23580 10:51 HOURS TO 11:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23590 11:01 HOURS TO 11:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23600 11:11 HOURS TO 11:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23610 11:21 HOURS TO 11:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23620 11:31 HOURS TO 11:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23630 11:41 HOURS TO 11:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23640 11:51 HOURS TO 12:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23650 12:01 HOURS TO 12:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23660 12:11 HOURS TO 12:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23670 12:21 HOURS TO 12:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23680 12:31 HOURS TO 12:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23690 12:41 HOURS TO 12:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23700 12:51 HOURS TO 13:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23710 13:01 HOURS TO 13:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23720 13:11 HOURS TO 13:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23730 13:21 HOURS TO 13:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23740 13:31 HOURS TO 13:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23750 13:41 HOURS TO 13:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23760 13:51 HOURS TO 14:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23770 14:01 HOURS TO 14:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23780 14:11 HOURS TO 14:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23790 14:21 HOURS TO 14:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23800 14:31 HOURS TO 14:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23810 14:41 HOURS TO 14:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23820 14:51 HOURS TO 15:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23830 15:01 HOURS TO 15:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23840 15:11 HOURS TO 15:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23850 15:21 HOURS TO 15:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23860 15:31 HOURS TO 15:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23870 15:41 HOURS TO 15:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23880 15:51 HOURS TO 16:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23890 16:01 HOURS TO 16:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23900 16:11 HOURS TO 16:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23910 16:21 HOURS TO 16:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23920 16:31 HOURS TO 16:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23930 16:41 HOURS TO 16:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 23940 16:51 HOURS TO 17:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 23950 17:01 HOURS TO 17:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 23960 17:11 HOURS TO 17:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 23970 17:21 HOURS TO 17:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 23980 17:31 HOURS TO 17:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 23990 17:41 HOURS TO 17:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24100 17:51 HOURS TO 18:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24101 18:01 HOURS TO 18:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24102 18:11 HOURS TO 18:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24103 18:21 HOURS TO 18:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24104 18:31 HOURS TO 18:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24105 18:41 HOURS TO 18:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24106 18:51 HOURS TO 19:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24107 19:01 HOURS TO 19:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24108 19:11 HOURS TO 19:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24109 19:21 HOURS TO 19:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24110 19:31 HOURS TO 19:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24111 19:41 HOURS TO 19:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24112 19:51 HOURS TO 20:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24113 20:01 HOURS TO 20:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24114 20:11 HOURS TO 20:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24115 20:21 HOURS TO 20:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24116 20:31 HOURS TO 20:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24117 20:41 HOURS TO 20:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24118 20:51 HOURS TO 21:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24119 21:01 HOURS TO 21:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24120 21:11 HOURS TO 21:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24121 21:21 HOURS TO 21:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24122 21:31 HOURS TO 21:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24123 21:41 HOURS TO 21:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24124 21:51 HOURS TO 22:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24125 22:01 HOURS TO 22:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24126 22:11 HOURS TO 22:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24127 22:21 HOURS TO 22:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24128 22:31 HOURS TO 22:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24129 22:41 HOURS TO 22:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24130 22:51 HOURS TO 23:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 24131 23:01 HOURS TO 23:10 HOURS 01/11/2001 24132 23:11 HOURS TO 23:20 HOURS 01/11/2001 24133 23:21 HOURS TO 23:30 HOURS 01/11/2001 24134 23:31 HOURS TO 23:40 HOURS 01/11/2001 24135 23:41 HOURS TO 23:50 HOURS 01/11/2001 24136 23:51 HOURS TO 24:00 HOURS 01/11/2001 25000 Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia (a) for anaesthesia performed in association with an item in the range 20100 to 21997 or 22900 to 22905; or (b) for perfusion performed in association with item 22060; or (c) for assistance at anaesthesia performed in association with items 25200 to 25205 - where the patient has severe systemic disease equivalent to asa physical status indicator 3 01/11/2001 25005 Where the patient has severe systemic disease which is a constant threat to life equivalent to asa physical status indicator 4 01/11/2001 25010 For a patient who is not expected to survive for 24 hours with or without the operation, equivalent to ASA physical status indicator 5 01/11/2001 25015 Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia - where the patient is less than 12 months of age or 70 years or greater 01/05/2002 25015 Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia - where the patient's age is one year or less or 70 years or greater 01/11/2001 25020 Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia - 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 or 25030 or 25050 applies 01/11/2001 25025 EMERGENCY ANAESTHESIA performed in the after hours period 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 time for the emergency anaesthesia service is provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or at any time on a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday - not being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 25030 or 25050 applies Derived Fee: An additional amount of 50% of the fee for the anaesthetic service. That is: (a) an anaesthesia item/s in the range 20100 - 21997 or 22900, plus (b) an item in the range 23010 - 24136, plus (c) where applicable, an item in the range 25000-25015, plus (d) where performed, any associated therapeutic or diagnostic service/s in the range 22001-22050 01/11/2001 25025 Emergency anaesthesia performed in the after hours period 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 time for the emergency anaesthesia service is provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or at any time on a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday - not being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 25030 or 25050 applies 01/11/2007 25030 ASSISTANCE AT AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 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 time for which the assistant is in professional attendance on the patient is provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or at any time on a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday - not being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 25025 or 25050 applies 01/11/2001 25050 After hours emergency 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 perfusion service is provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or at any time on a saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday - not being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 25025 or 25030 applies 01/11/2001 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 all other patients 01/11/2001 25205 Assistance in the administration of elective anaesthesia, where: (i) the patient has complex airway problems; or (ii) the patient is a neonate or a complex paediatric case; or (iii) there is anticipated to be massive blood loss (greater than 50% of blood volume) during the procedure; or (iv) the patient is critically ill, with multiple organ failure; or (v)where the anaesthesia time exceeds 6 hours and the assistance is provided to the exclusion of all other patients 01/11/2001 30000 Operative procedure on tissue, organ or region (not being a service to which another item in this Group applies), including any consultation on the same occasion 01/12/1991 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 01/11/1997 30003 Localised burns, dressing of, (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/11/1995 30003 Dressing of localised burns (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/12/1991 30006 Extensive burns, dressing of, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/11/1995 30006 Dressing of burns, extensive, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 01/12/1991 30009 Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30009 Dressing of localised burns under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30010 Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30010 Dressing of localised burns under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30013 Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30013 Dressing of burns, extensive, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30014 Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30014 Dressing of burns, extensive, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30017 Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving not more than 10 per cent of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 30017 Excision, under general anaesthesia, of burns involving not more than 10% of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30020 Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving more than 10 per cent of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 30020 Excision, under general anaesthesia, of burns involving more than 10% of body surface, where grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30023 Wound of soft tissue, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 30023 Wound of soft tissue, traumatic, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 30023 Debridement, under general anaesthesia or major regional or field block, of deep or extensive contaminated wound of soft tissue, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30024 Wound of soft tissue, debridement of extensively infected post-surgical incision or Fournier's Gangrene, under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 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 7cm long), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30026 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, small (not more than 7cms long), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm in length), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30029 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, small (not more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30032 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30035 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30038 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), superficial, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30041 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30042 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, other than on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue, not being a service to which another item in Group T4 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30045 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30048 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 30049 Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30052 Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 30052 Repair of full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid or nose with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1995 30055 Dressing and removal of sutures requiring a general anaesthetic, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30058 Postoperative haemorrhage, control of, under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30058 Control of postoperative haemorrhage under general anaesthesia following perineal or vaginal operations (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30061 Superficial foreign body, removal of, (including from cornea or sclera) as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30062 Etonogestrel subcutaneous implant, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 30064 Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and exploration, including closure of wound if performed, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30064 Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30067 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30068 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30071 Diagnostic biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30071 Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30074 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30075 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2003 30078 Drill biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30081 Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using open approach, where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30081 Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using an open approach (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30084 Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using percutaneous approach where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 30084 Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or similar device, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30084 Biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using a percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or similar device (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30087 Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30087 Biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30090 Diagnostic biopsy of pleura, percutaneous 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30090 Biopsy of pleura, percutaneous 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30093 Diagnostic needle biopsy of vertebra, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30093 Needle biopsy of vertebra (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30094 Percutaneous aspiration biopsy of deep organ using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 30094 Diagnostic percutaneous aspiration biopsy of deep organ using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30096 Diagnostic scalene node biopsy, by open procedure, where the specimen excised is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 30096 Scalene node biopsy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30097 Personal performance of a Synacthen Stimulation Test, including associated consultation; by a medical practitioner with resuscitation training and access to facilities where life support procedures can be implemented. 01/11/2006 30099 Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30102 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30103 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30104 Pre-auricular sinus, on a person 10 years of age or over. excision of, (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30104 Pre-auricular sinus, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30105 Pre-auricular sinus, on a person under 10 years of age. Excision of (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30106 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30106 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30107 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30107 Ganglion or small bursa, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30110 Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30111 Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30114 Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker's cyst), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30116 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 10mm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30127, 30128, 30130, 30134, 30138, 30145, 30149, 30152, 30157 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30117 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 30121, 30125, 30129, 30132 or 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30118 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 30122, 30126, 30129, 30132 or 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30119 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30127, 30130, 30137, 30141, 30146, 30151, 30154, 30158 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30120 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 20mm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30127, 30130, 30137, 30142, 30148, 30151, 30155, 30160 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30121 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30122 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30123 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 10mm in diameter, removal of 4 to 10 lesions from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30124 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 10mm in diameter, removal of more than 10 lesions from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30125 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30126 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 10 but not more than 20 lesions, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30127 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 from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia - where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30134, 30137, 30149, 30151 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30128 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 from hand, foot, lower leg (mid calf to ankle) or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30127, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30138, 30141, 30142, 30152, 30154, 30155 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30129 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 20 but not more than 50 lesions, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30130 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 from hand, foot, lower leg (mid calf to ankle) or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30127, lesion size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture (not being a service to which items 30138, 30141, 30142, 30152, 30154, 30155 or 30195 apply) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30131 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.) 01/11/1996 30132 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), up to 3cm 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 50 lesions, not being a service to which item 30195 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30133 Giant hairy or congenital pigmented naevus, excision of an area at least 1 percent of body surface where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30134 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and speciamen is sent for histological confirmation or diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30135 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30136 Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), more than 3cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30137 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, lesion size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30138 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from hand, lower leg (mid calf to ankle), foot or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30134, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30139 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 5mm separation between the cyst lining and tooth structure), 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 this Group applies, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30140 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 5mm separation between the cyst lining and tooth structure), 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 this Group applies, involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30141 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from hand, lower leg (mid calf to ankle), foot or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30137, lesion size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30142 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from hand, lower leg (mid calf to ankle), foot or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30137, lesion size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30143 Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30144 Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30145 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 30134 and 30138, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30146 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 30137 and 30141, lesion size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30147 Malignant tumour, removal of, from skin, requiring wide and deep excision, other than removal of basal cell carcinoma (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30148 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 30137 and 30142, lesion size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30149 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), 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, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30150 Malignant tumour, removal of, from skin, requiring wide and deep excision with immediate block dissection of lymph glands (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30151 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), 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, lesion size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30152 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson's melanotic freckle - removal from hand, foot, lower leg (mid calf to ankle) or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30149, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30153 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin graft (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30154 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson's melanotic freckle - removal from hand, foot, lower leg (mid calf to ankle) or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30151, lesion size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30155 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or Hutchinson's melanotic freckle - removal from hand, foot, lower leg (mid calf to ankle) or areas of the head and neck not covered by item 30151, lesion size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30156 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin graft (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30157 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), 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 30149 and 30151 - lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30158 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), 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 30149 and 30151 - lesion size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30159 Malignant tumour, removal of, from any region involving a radical operation (not being an operation to which another item in this Group applies) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30160 Malignant melanoma, residual or recurrent basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (where lesion treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy), 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 30149 and 30151 - lesion size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30161 Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or moreof, where clinically indicated, performed in association with excision of malignant tumour of skin covered by items 30134, 30137, 30138, 30141, 30142, 30145, 30146, 30148, 30149, 30151, 30152, 30154, 30155, 30157, 30158 or 30160 (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30162 Malignant tumour, removal of, from any region involving a limited operation, other than removal of basal cell carcinoma (not being an operation to which another item in this Group applies) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30165 Lipectomy transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron, not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45530 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 30165 Lipectomy, wedge excision of abdominal apron that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if: (a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the abdominal apron interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30165 Lipectomy transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron, not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45533 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30165 Lipectomy transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron, not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45530 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30165 Lipectomy transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30168 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin and fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 1 excision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 30168 Lipectomy, wedge excision of redundant non abdominal skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if: (a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy; and (d) the procedure involves 1 excision only (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30168 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin and fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 30168 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45533 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30168 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30168 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat (not being a service to which item 30165 applies) 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30171 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin and fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 2 or more excisions (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 30171 Lipectomy, wedge excision of redundant non abdominal skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30172, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if: (a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy; and (d) the procedure involves 2 excisions only (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30171 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin and fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 30171 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45533 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30171 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30171 Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat (not being a service to which item 30165 applies) 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30172 Lipectomy, wedge excision of redundant non abdominal skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if:(a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy; and (d) the procedure involves 3 or more excisions (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30174 Lipectomy subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculoaponeurotic wall, not being a service associated with items 45564 or 45565 or 45530 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 30174 Lipectomy subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculoaponeurotic wall, not being a service associated with items 45564 or 45565 or 45533 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30174 Lipectomy subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculoaponeurotic wall, not being a service associated with items 45564 or 45565 or 45530 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30174 Lipectomy subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculoaponeurotic wall (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30176 Lipectomy, radical abdominoplasty (pitanguy type or similar), with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if it can be demonstrated that there is an anterior abdominal wall defect that is a consequence of the surgical removal of large intra abdominal or pelvic tumours (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30177 Lipectomy, excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue associated with redundant abdominal skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, in conjunction with a radical abdominoplasty (pitanguy type or similar), with or without repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if: (a) there is intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30177 Lipectomy radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar), with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45533 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30177 Lipectomy radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar), with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus, not being a service performed within 12 months after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45530 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30177 Lipectomy radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar), with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer and transposition of umbilicus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30178 Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45533 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 30178 Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 30179 Circumferential lipectomy, as an independent procedure, to correct circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat that is a direct consequence of significant weight loss, with or without a radical abdominoplasty (pitanguy type or similar), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies, if: (a) the circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat is complicated by intertrigo or another skin condition that risks loss of skin integrity and has failed 3 months of conventional (or non surgical) treatment; and (b) the circumferential excess of redundant skin and fat interferes with the activities of daily living; and (c) the weight has been stable for at least 6 months following significant weight loss prior to the lipectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 30180 Axillary hyperhidrosis, partial excision for (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30180 Axillary hyperhidrosis, wedge excision for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30183 Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30186 Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, not being a service to which item 30187 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30186 Palmar or plantar warts (less than 10), definitive removal of, excluding ablative methods alone, not being a service to which item 30185 or 30187 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30186 Plantar wart, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30187 Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser, requiring admission to a hospital, or when performed by a specialist in the practice of his/her specialty, (5 or more warts) (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 30187 Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser, requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, or when performed by a specialist in the practice of his/her specialty, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (5 or more warts) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30189 Warts or molluscum contagiosum (one or more), removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (H) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 30189 Warts or molluscum contagiosum (one or more), removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30189 Warts or molluscum contagiosum, removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30190 Angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas or other severely disfiguring tumours suitable for laser excision as confirmed by specialist opinion, of the face or neck, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation including associated resurfacing (10 or more tumours) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 30190 Angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas or other severely disfiguring tumours suitable for laser excision as confirmed by specialist opinion, of the face or neck, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation including associated resurfacing (10 or more tumours) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 30192 Premalignant skin lesions (including solar keratoses), treatment of, by ablative technique (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30192 Premalignant skin lesions, treatment of, by galvanocautery or electrodesiccation or cryocautery (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30195 BENIGN NEOPLASM OF SKIN, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, or laser photocoagulation, not being a service to which items 30196, 30197, 30202, 30203 or 30205 apply (1 or more lesions) 01/05/2003 30195 Benign neoplasm of skin, other than viral verrucae (common warts) seborrheic keratoses, cysts and 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.) 01/05/2005 30195 Neoplastic skin lesions, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30196, 30197, 30202, 30203 or 30205 applies (1 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 30195 Neoplastic skin lesions, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, or laser photocoagulation, not being a service to which items 30196, 30197, 30202, 30203 or 30205 apply (1 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30195 Benign neoplasm of skin, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, or laser photocoagulation, not being a service to which item 30196, 30197, 30202, 30203 or 30205 applies (1 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 30195 Benign neoplasm of skin, other than viral verrucae (common warts) seborrheic keratoses and 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.) 01/11/2004 30195 Neoplastic skin lesions, other than viral verrucae (common warts) and seborrheic keratoses, treatment by electrosurgical destruction, simple curettage or shave excision, not being a service to which item 30198, 30201 or 30204 applies (1 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30196 Cancer 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.) 01/05/2001 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.) 01/05/2003 30196 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by a specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage, including any associated cryotherapy or diathermy, not being a service to which item 30197 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 30196 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation, including any associated cryotherapy, or diathermy, not being a service to which item 30197 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 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.) 01/05/2003 30197 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by a specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage, including any associated cryotherapy or diathermy, (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 30197 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation, including any associated cryotherapy or diathermy, (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 30198 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage or liquid nitrogen cryosurgery using repeat freeze-thaw cycles, not being a service to which item 30201 or 30204 applies 01/12/1991 30201 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage or liquid nitrogen cryosurgery using repeat freezethaw cycles (more than 3 but not more than 10 lesions) 01/12/1991 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 01/05/2003 30202 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles, not being a service to which item 30203 applies 01/11/1993 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) 01/05/2003 30203 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles (10 or more lesions) 01/11/1993 30204 Cancer of skin or mucous membrane, removal by serial curettage or liquid nitrogen cryosurgery using repeat freezethaw cycles (more than 10 lesions) 01/12/1991 30205 Malignant neoplasm of skin proven by histopathology, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles where the malignant neoplasm extends into cartilage (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 30205 Cancer of skin proven by histopathology, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles where cancer extends into cartilage (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 30207 Skin lesions, multiple injections with hydrocortisone or similar preparations (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30210 Keloid and other skin lesions, extensive, multiple injections of hydrocortisone or similar preparations where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30213 Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck, diathermy or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation - for a session of at least 20 minutes duration (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 30213 Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck where lesions are visible from 3 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.) 01/11/1995 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.) 01/11/1996 30213 Telangiectases or starburst vessels, diathermy or sclerosant injection of, including associated consultation - for a session of at least 20 minutes (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 19/06/1997 30216 Haematoma, aspiration of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30219 Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring admission to a hospital - incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) 01/05/2000 30219 Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) 01/12/1991 30222 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30223 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, requiring admission to a hospital, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 30223 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring a general anaesthetic, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30224 PERCUTANEOUS DRAINAGE OF DEEP ABSCESS - but not including imaging 01/04/1992 30224 Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30225 ABSCESS DRAINAGE TUBE, exchange of - but not including imaging 01/04/1992 30225 Abscess drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30226 Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30229 Muscle, excision of (extensive) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30232 Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30235 Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30238 Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30241 Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30244 Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30246 Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 30247 Parotid gland, total extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30250 Parotid gland, total extirpation of with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30251 Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 30253 Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy of, with exposure of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 30253 Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy or removal of tumour from, with exposure of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30255 Submandibular ducts, removal of, for surgical control of drooling (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 30255 Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 30256 Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30259 Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30262 Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30265 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30266 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30269 Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30272 Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30275 Radical excision of intraoral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck (commandotype operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30278 Tongue tie, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30281 Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged 2 years and over, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30282 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30283 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30286 Branchial cyst, on a person 10 years of age or over. removal of, (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30286 Branchial cyst, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30287 Branchial cyst, on a person under 10 years of age. Removal of, (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30289 Branchial fistula, on a person 10 years of age or over. removal of, (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30289 Branchial fistula, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30292 Cystic hygroma, removal of massive lesion requiring extensive excision with or without thoracotomy 01/12/1991 30293 Cervical oesophagostomy; or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30294 Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction; or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30295 Thyroidectomy, total, or thyroidectomy following previous total hemithyroidectomy or following previous unilateral or bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy 01/12/1991 30296 Thyroidectomy, total (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30297 Thyroidectomy following previous thyroid surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30298 Parathyroid tumour, removal of 01/12/1991 30299 Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in a level I axilla (as defined at t8.16), using preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and lymphotropic dye injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30300, 30302 or 30303 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 30300 Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in a level ii/iii axilla, using preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and lymphotropic dye injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30299, 30302 or 30303 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 30301 Parathyroid glands, removal of, other than for tumour 01/12/1991 30302 Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in a level i axilla, using lymphotropic dye injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30299, 30300 or 30303 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 30303 Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in a level ii/iii axilla, using lymphotropic dye injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30299, 30300 or 30302 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 30304 Cervical reexploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism 01/12/1991 30306 Total hemithyroidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30307 Total hemithyroidectomy or bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy, with or without exposure of recurrent laryngeal nerve 01/12/1991 30308 Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30309 Thyroidectomy, subtotal for thyrotoxicosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30310 Thyroid, unilateral subtotal thyroidectomy or equivalent partial thyroidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30310 THYROID, excision of localised tumour of, or unilateral subtotal thyroidectomy 01/12/1991 30313 Thyroglossal cyst, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30314 Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, on a person 10 years of age or over. radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30314 Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30315 Parathyroid operation for hyperparathyroidism (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30316 Thyroglossal cyst and fistula, removal of 01/12/1991 30317 Cervical reexploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30318 Mediastinum, exploration of, via the cervical route, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30319 Cervical oesophagostomy; or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair 01/12/1991 30320 Mediastinum, exploration of, via mediastinotomy, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30321 Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30322 Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction; or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction 01/12/1991 30323 Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of, requiring complex and extensive dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30324 Adrenal gland tumour, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30325 Lymph glands of neck, limited excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30326 Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30328 Lymph glands of neck, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30329 Lymph glands of groin, limited excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30330 Lymph glands of groin, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30331 Lymph glands of groin or axilla, limited excision of 01/12/1991 30332 Lymph nodes of axilla, limited excision of (sampling) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30332 Lymph glands of axilla, limited excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30333 Lymph glands of axilla, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30334 Lymph glands of groin or axilla, radical excision of 01/12/1991 30335 Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level I (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30336 Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level II or level III (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30337 Simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30338 Simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30339 Breast, benign lesion up to and including 50mm in diameter, including simple cyst, fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease, open surgical biopsy or excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 30340 Breast, benign lesion more than 50mm in diameter, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30341 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30342 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30343 Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30344 Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 30345 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed or where specimen radiography is used (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30346 Breast, excision of cyst, fibro adenoma or other local lesion or segmental resection for any other reason, where frozen section biopsy is performed or where specimen radiography is used (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30347 Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30348 Breast, tumour site, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30349 Partial mastectomy involving more than 25% of the breast tissue, with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30350 Partial mastectomy involving more than 25% of the breast tissue, with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30351 Breast (female), total mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30352 Breast (male), total mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30353 Breast, extended simple mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30354 Breast (female), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30355 Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 30356 Subcutaneous mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30358 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 1cm in diameter- including pre-operative localisation of lesion where performed, not being a service to which item 30363 applies 01/11/2000 30359 Breast, radical or modified radical mastectomy with or without frozen section biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30360 Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion defected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 30360 Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 30361 BREAST, preoperative localisation of lesion by hookwire or similar device - but not including imaging 01/04/1992 30361 Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30362 Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of 01/11/1992 30362 NIPPLE, INVERTED, surgical eversion of 01/12/1991 30363 Breast, core biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30363 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, not being a service to which item 30358 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 30364 Breast, haematoma, seroma or inflammatory condition including abscess, granulomatous mastitis or similar, exploration and drainage of when undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or day-hospital facility, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30365 Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intraabdominal procedure is performed 01/12/1991 30366 Breast, microdochotomy of, for benign or malignant condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30367 Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30368 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 01/12/1991 30369 Accessory breast tissue, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30370 Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30371 Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intraabdominal procedure is performed) 01/12/1991 30372 Accessory nipple, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30373 Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30374 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intraabdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30375 Caecostomy, enterostomy, colostomy, enterotomy, colotomy, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, gastrotomy, reduction of intussusception, removal of Meckel's diverticulum, suture of perforated peptic ulcer, simple repair of ruptured viscus, reduction of volvulus, pyloroplasty (adult) or drainage of pancreas (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30375 Caecostomy, enterostomy, colostomy, enterotomy, colotomy, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, gastrotomy, on a person 10 years of age or over. reduction of intussusception, removal of meckel's diverticulum, suture of perforated peptic ulcer, simple repair of ruptured viscus, reduction of volvulus, pyloroplasty (adult) or drainage of pancreas (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30375 Laparotomy involving caecostomy, enterostomy, colostomy, enterotomy, colotomy, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, gastrotomy, reduction of intussusception, removal of Meckel's diverticulum, suture of perforated peptic ulcer, simple repair of ruptured viscus, reduction of volvulus, pyloroplasty (adult) or drainage of pancreas (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30376 Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intraabdominal procedure is performed) on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30376 Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intraabdominal procedure is performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30377 Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of long intestinal tube 01/12/1991 30378 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intraabdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 30378 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in conjunction with another intraabdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30378 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intraabdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30379 Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of long intestinal tube (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30380 Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and oophoropexy 01/12/1991 30381 Faecal fistula, abdominal repair of, by simple excision of bowel 01/11/1992 30382 Enterocutaneous fistula, radical repair of, involving extensive dissection and resection of bowel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30382 Enterocutaneous fistula, radical repair of involving extensive dissection and resection of bowel (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30383 Laparotomy for control of postoperative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed 01/12/1991 30384 Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and oophoropexy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30385 Laparotomy for control of postoperative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30386 Laparotomy for drainage of pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause; with or without appendicectomy 01/12/1991 30387 Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera (including pelvic viscera), not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30388 Laparotomy for trauma involving 3 or more organs (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30388 Laparotomy for trauma involving three or more organs (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30389 Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera (including pelvic viscera), not covered by any other item in this Group 01/12/1991 30390 Laparoscopy, diagnostic, not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30390 Laparoscopy, diagnostic (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30390 Laparoscopy, diagnostic, not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/2010 30391 Laparoscopy, with biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30392 Radical or debulking operation for advanced intra-abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 30392 Radical or debulking operation for advanced intra-abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as an independent procedure 01/12/1991 30393 Laparoscopic division of adhesions in association with another intra-abdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 30394 Laparotomy for drainage of subphrenic abscess, pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix or for peritonitis from any cause, with or without appendicectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30395 Subphrenic abscess, drainage of 01/12/1991 30396 Laparotomy for gross intra peritoneal sepsis requiring debridement of fibrin, with or without removal of foreign material or enteric contents, with lavage of the entire peritoneal cavity via a major abdominal incision with or without closure of abdomen and with or without mesh or zipper insertion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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 (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30397 Laparostomy, via wound previously made and left open or closed with zipper, involving change of dressings or packs, and with or without drainage of loculated collections (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 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 (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30398 Liver biopsy, percutaneous 01/12/1991 30399 Laparostomy, final closure of wound made at previous operation, after removal of dressings or packs and removal of mesh or zipper if previously inserted (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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 (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30400 Laparotomy with insertion of portacath for administration of cytotoxic therapy including placement of reservoir (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30401 Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intraabdominal procedure 01/12/1991 30402 Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30403 Ventral, incisional, or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of with or without mesh (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30403 Ventral, incisional, or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30404 Liver tumour, removal of other than by biopsy 01/12/1991 30405 Ventral or incisional hernia, (excluding recurrent inguinal or femoral hernia), repair of, requiring muscle transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30405 Ventral, or incisional hernia, repair of requiring muscle transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30405 Ventral, or incisional hernia, repair of requiring muscle transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30406 Paracentesis abdominis (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30407 Liver, massive resection of or lobectomy 01/12/1991 30408 Peritoneo venous (Leveen) shunt, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30408 Peritoneo venous (Leveen) shunt, insertion of (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30408 Peritoneovenous shunt, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2010 30409 Liver biopsy, percutaneous (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30410 Liver abscess, abdominal drainage of 01/12/1991 30411 Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intraabdominal procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30412 Liver biopsy by core needle, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal procedure (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 30412 Liver biopsy by core needle, in association with another intra-abdominal procedure (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30413 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, drainage procedure for 01/12/1991 30414 Liver, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30414 Liver, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30415 Liver, segmental resection of, other than for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30415 Liver, segmental resection of, other than for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30416 Liver cyst, laparoscopic marsupialisation of, where the size of the cyst is greater than 5cm in diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30416 Liver cyst, laparoscopic marsupialisation of, where the size of the cyst is greater than 5cm in diameter 01/12/1991 30417 Liver cysts, laparoscopic marsupialisation of 5 or more, including any cyst greater than 5cm in diameter 01/04/1992 30417 Liver cysts, laparoscopic marsupialisation of 5 or more, including any cyst greater than 5cm in diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30418 Liver, lobectomy of, other than for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30418 Liver, lobectomy of, other than for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30419 Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 30419 Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 50950 or 50952 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 30419 Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy 01/12/1991 30420 Cholecystectomy 01/12/1991 30421 Liver, tri-segmental resection (extended lobectomy) of, other than for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30421 Liver, tri-segmental resection (extended lobectomy) of, other than for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30422 Liver, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30422 Liver, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30423 Choledochoscopy 01/12/1991 30424 Biliary drainage tube, exchange of - but not including imaging 01/04/1992 30425 Liver, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or debridement of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30425 Liver, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or requiring debridement, for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30426 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), including dilatation of sphincter of Oddi and removal of calculi 01/12/1991 30427 Liver, segmental resection of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30427 Liver, segmental resection of, for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30428 Liver, lobectomy of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30428 Liver, lobectomy of, for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30429 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), including dilatation of sphincter of Oddi and removal of calculi with choledochoduodenostomy, choledochogastrostomy or choledochoenterostomy 01/12/1991 30430 Liver, extended lobectomy (tri-segmental resection) of, for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30430 Liver, extended lobectomy (tri-segmental resection) of, for trauma (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30431 Liver abscess, open abdominal drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30432 Transduodenal operation on sphincter of Oddi, including dilatation, removal of calculi, sphincterotomy and sphincteroplasty with or without choledochotomy, with or without cholecystectomy 01/12/1991 30433 Liver abscess (multiple), open abdominal drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30433 Liver abscess (multiple), open abdominal drainage of (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30434 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30434 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30435 Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystogastrostomy or cholecystoenterostomy with or without enteroenterostomy 01/12/1991 30436 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles, with omentoplasty or myeloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30436 Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary radicles, with omentoplasty or myeloplasty (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30437 Hydatid cyst of liver, total excision of, by cysto-pericystectomy (membrane plus fibrous wall) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30437 Hydatid cyst of liver, total excision of, by cysto-pericystectomy (membrane plus fibrous wall) (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30438 Hydatid cyst of liver, excision of, with drainage and excision of liver tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30438 Hydatid cyst of liver, excision of, with drainage and excision of liver tissue 01/12/1991 30439 Operative cholangiography or operative pancreatography or intra operative ultrasound (including 1 or more examinations performed during the 1 operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30439 Operative cholangiography or operative pancreatography or intra operative ultrasound of the biliary tract (including 1 or more examinations performed during the 1 operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30440 Cholangiogram, percutaneous transhepatic, and insertion of biliary drainage tube, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30451 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30440 Cholangiogram, percutaneous transhepatic, and biliary drainage, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30441 Intra operative ultrasound for staging of intra abdominal tumours (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30441 Intra operative ultrasound for staging of intra abdominal tumours 01/12/1991 30442 Choledochoscopy in conjunction with another procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30443 Cholecystectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30444 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by item 41816 or 41822), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures), with endoscopic sclerosing injection of oesophageal or gastric varices, not associated with item 30441 or 30447 01/12/1991 30445 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30445 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30446 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy when procedure is completed by laparotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30446 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy when procedure is completed by laparotomy (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30447 Oesophagoscopy (not covered by item 41816, 41822 or 41825), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy or panendoscopy (one or more such procedures), with one or more of the following procedures polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy coagulation of bleeding upper gastrointestional lesions, not associated with item 30441 or 30444 01/12/1991 30448 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, involving removal of common duct calculi via the cystic duct (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30448 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, involving removal of common duct calculi via the cystic duct (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30449 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with removal of common duct calculi via laparoscopic choledochotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30449 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with removal of common duct calculi via laparoscopic choledochotomy (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30450 Calculus of biliary or renal tract, extraction of, using interventional imaging techniques - not being a service associated with a service to which items 36627, 36630, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30450 Calculus of biliary or renal tract, extraction of, using interventional imaging techniques - not being a service associated with a service to which items 36627, 36630, 36645 or 36648 applies 01/12/1991 30451 Biliary drainage tube, exchange of, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30440 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30451 Biliary drainage tube, exchange of, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30452 Choledochoscopy with balloon dilatation of a stricture or passage of stent or extraction of calculi (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30452 Choledochoscopy with balloon dilatation of a stricture or passage of stent or extraction of calculi (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30453 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 01/12/1991 30454 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with or without removal of calculi (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30455 Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with removal of calculi including biliary intestinal anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30456 Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct 01/12/1991 30457 Choledochotomy, intrahepatic, involving removal of intrahepatic bile duct calculi (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30457 Choledochotomy, intrahepatic, involving removal of intrahepatic bile duct calculi (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30458 Transduodenal operation on sphincter of Oddi, involving 1 or more of, removal of calculi, sphincterotomy, sphincteroplasty, biopsy, local excision of peri-ampullary or duodenal tumour, sphincteroplasty of the pancreatic duct, pancreatic duct septoplasty, with or without choledochotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30459 Biliary manometry 01/12/1991 30460 Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y as a bypass procedure when no prior biliary surgery performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30461 Radical resection of porta hepatis for gall bladder or common bile duct carcinoma with biliary-enteric anastomoses, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30443, 30454, 30455, 30458 or 30460 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30462 Endoscopic biliary dilatation 01/12/1991 30463 Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts for carcinoma, with two duct anastomoses (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30463 Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts for carcinoma, with two duct anastomoses (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30463 Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts, with 2 duct anastomoses (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30464 RADICAL RESECTION of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts for carcinoma, involving more than 2 anastomoses or resection of segment or major portion of segment of liver (Ministerial Determination) 31/10/1992 30465 Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation 01/12/1991 30466 Intrahepatic biliary bypass of left hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30466 Intrahepatic biliary bypass of left hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30467 Intraheptic bypass of right hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30467 Intraheptic bypass of right hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30468 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (initial procedure) 01/12/1991 30469 Biliary stricture, repair of, after 1 or more operations on the biliary tree (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30469 Biliary stricture, repair of, after one or more operations on the biliary tree (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30470 Bile duct fistula, repair of, following previous bile duct surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30470 Bile duct fistula, repair of, following previous bile duct surgery (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30471 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (repeat procedure) 01/12/1991 30472 Hepatic or common bile duct, repair of, as the primary procedure subsequent to transection of bile duct or ducts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 30472 Hepatic or common bile duct, repair of, as the primary procedure subsequent to transection of bile duct or ducts (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 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.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/1992 30474 Endoscopic laser therapy for malignancy of upper or lower gastrointestinal tract 01/12/1991 30475 Endoscopy with balloon dilatation of gastric or gastroduodenal stricture (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 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 of oesophageal or gastric varices, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473 or 30478 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 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.) 01/11/1995 30477 Vagotomy - trunkal 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1992 30479 Endoscopy with laser therapy or argon plasma coagulation, for the treatment of neoplasia, benign vascular lesions, strictures of the gastrointestinal tract, tumorous overgrowth through or over oesophageal stents, peptic ulcers, angiodysplasia, gastric antral vascular ectasia (gave) or post-polypectomy bleeding, 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 30479 Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the gastrointestinal tract (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 30479 Endoscopic laser therapy for malignancy of upper or lower gastrointestinal tract (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30480 Vagotomy selective 01/12/1991 30481 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (initial procedure) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30481 Percutaneous gastrostomy (initial procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 30482 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (repeat procedure) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30482 Percutaneous gastrostomy (repeat procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 30483 Gastrostomy button, caecostomy antegrade enema device (chait etc) or stomal indwelling device non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30483 Gastrostomy button, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 30483 Gastrostomy button, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of 01/12/1991 30484 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30485 Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30486 Vagotomy, highly selective, with pyloroplasty, gastroenterostomy or dilatation of pylorus 01/12/1991 30487 Small bowel intubation with biopsy, as an independant procedure (Anaes.) 01/07/2008 30487 Small bowel intubation with biopsy (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30488 Small bowel intubation as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30489 Gastric reduction or gastroplasty for obesity, by any method 01/12/1991 30490 Oesophageal prosthesis, insertion of, including endoscopy and dilatation (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30491 Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30492 Bile duct, percutaneous stenting of (including dilatation when performed), using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 30492 Gastric bypass for obesity, including an anastomosis, by any method 01/12/1991 30493 Biliary manometry (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30494 Endoscopic biliary dilatation (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30495 Percutaneous biliary dilatation for biliary stricture, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 30495 Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or entero-enterostomy 01/12/1991 30496 Vagotomy, truncal or selective, with or without pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30497 Vagotomy and antrectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30498 Gastroenterostomy or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of 01/12/1991 30499 Vagotomy, highly selective (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30500 Vagotomy, highly selective with duodenoplasty for peptic stricture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30501 Pancreatic cyst anastomosis to stomach or duodenum 01/12/1991 30502 Vagotomy, highly selective, with dilatation of pylorus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30503 Vagotomy or antrectomy, or both, for peptic ulcer following previous operation for peptic ulcer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30504 Partial gastrectomy, with or without gastrojejunostomy 01/12/1991 30505 Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30506 Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and vagotomy and pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30507 Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease 01/12/1991 30508 Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and highly selective vagotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30509 Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving gastric resection (other than wedge resection) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30510 Gastrectomy, subtotal radical, for carcinoma 01/12/1991 30511 Morbid obesity, gastric reduction or gastroplasty for, by any method (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30512 Morbid obesity, gastric bypass for, by any method including anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30513 Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma 01/12/1991 30514 Morbid obesity, surgical reversal, by any method, of procedure to which item 30511 or 30512 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 30514 Morbid obesity, surgical reversal of procedure to which item 30511 or 30512 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 30514 Morbid obesity, reversal surgical procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30515 Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy not being a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 30515 Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30516 Pyloroplasty, infant or pyloromyotomy (Ramstedt's operation) 01/12/1991 30517 Gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30518 Partial gastrectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 30518 Partial gastrectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30519 Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of not involving resection of bowel 01/12/1991 30520 Gastric tumour, removal of, by local excision, not being a service to which item 30518 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30521 Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30522 Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of 01/12/1991 30523 Gastrectomy, subtotal radical, for carcinoma, (including splenectomy when performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30524 Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma (including extended node dissection and distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy when performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30525 Intussusception, reduction of, by fluid 01/12/1991 30526 Gastrectomy, total, and including lower oesophagus, performed by left thoraco-abdominal incision or opening of diaphragmatic hiatus, (including splenectomy when performed) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30527 Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus not being a service to which item 30601 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30528 Intussusception, laparotomy and resection of 01/12/1991 30529 Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, with oesophagoplasty for stricture or short oesophagus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30530 Antireflux operation by cardiopexy, with or without fundoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30531 Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) 01/12/1991 30532 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30532 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus by laparoscopy or open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30533 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30534 Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis 01/12/1991 30535 Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation and thoracotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 30535 Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation and right thoracotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30536 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 30536 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, right thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30536 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30537 Appendicectomy, not covered by item 30543 01/12/1991 30538 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 30538 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, right thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30538 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest- conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30539 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/07/1993 30539 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, right thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck- conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30539 Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis in the neck or chest - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30540 Appendicectomy, not covered by item 30543 01/12/1991 30541 Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30542 Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30543 Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intraabdominal procedure and through the same incision 01/12/1991 30544 Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30545 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30546 Small bowel intubation with biopsy 01/12/1991 30547 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30548 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic anastomosis) - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30549 Small bowel intubation, as an independent procedure 01/12/1991 30550 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30551 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30552 Pancreatectomy, partial 01/12/1991 30553 Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis of pedicle in the neck) - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30554 Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30555 Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Whipple's operation 01/12/1991 30556 Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30557 Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30558 Pancreatic abscess, drainage of, excluding aftercare 01/12/1991 30559 Oesophagus, local excision for tumour of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30560 Oesophageal perforation, repair of, by thoracotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30561 Anastomosis of pancreatic duct to bowel 01/12/1991 30562 Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of (not involving resection of bowel), on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30562 Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of not involving resection of bowel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30563 Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30563 Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30564 Small bowel strictureplasty for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 30564 Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy for trauma 01/12/1991 30565 Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30566 Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30566 Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30567 Splenectomy for trauma 01/12/1991 30568 Intraoperative enterotomy for visualisation of the small intestine by endoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30569 Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed at laparotomy, with or without biopsies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30570 Splenectomy, other than for trauma 01/12/1991 30571 Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30571 Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30572 Laparoscopic appendicectomy, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30572 Laparoscopic appendicectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30573 Retroperitoneal tumour, removal of 01/12/1991 30574 Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intraabdominal procedure through the same incision (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 30575 Pancreatic abscess, laparotomy and external drainage of, not requiring retro-pancreatic dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30576 Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy 01/12/1991 30577 Pancreatic necrosectomy for pancreatic necrosis or abscess formation requiring major pancreatic or retro-pancreatic dissection, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30578 Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of pancreatic tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30579 Laparoscopy, diagnostic 01/12/1991 30580 Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of duodenal tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30581 Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum for, but no tumour found (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30582 Laparoscopy, with biopsy 01/12/1991 30583 Distal pancreatectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30584 Pancreatico-duodenectomy, Whipple's operation, with or without preservation of pylorus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30585 Laparoscopy, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or any other procedure one or more procedures with or without biopsy not associated with item 30582, 35687 or 35688 01/12/1991 30586 Pancreatic cyst anastomosis to stomach or duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30586 Pancreatic cyst anastomosis to stomach or duodenum - by open or endoscopic means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 30587 Pancreatic cyst, anastomosis to Roux loop of jejunum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30588 Paracentesis abdominis 01/12/1991 30589 Pancreatico-jejunostomy for pancreatitis or trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30590 Pancreatico-jejunostomy following previous pancreatic surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30591 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not covered by item 30595, 30624 or 30625 01/12/1991 30592 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not covered by item 30595, 30624 or 30625 01/12/1991 30593 Pancreatectomy, near total or total (including duodenum), with or without splenectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30594 Pancreatectomy for pancreatitis following previously attempted drainage procedure or partial resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30595 Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection 01/12/1991 30596 Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy for trauma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30596 Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 30597 Splenectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30598 Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of 01/12/1991 30599 Splenectomy, for massive spleen (weighing more than 1500gms) or involving thoraco-abdominal incision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30600 Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30601 Diaphragmatic hernia, congential repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach, not being a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 30601 Diaphragmatic hernia, congential repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach, not being a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30601 Diaphragmatic hernia, congenital, repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30602 Portal hypertension, porto-caval shunt for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30603 Portal hypertension, meso-caval shunt for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30604 Antireflux operation involving insertion of prosthetic device not associated with item 30601, 30607, 30610 or 30613 01/12/1991 30605 Portal hypertension, selective spleno-renal shunt for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30606 Portal hypertension, oesophageal transection via stapler or oversew of gastric varices with or without devascularisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30607 Antireflux operation by fundoplasty via abdominal orthoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus not covered by item 30601 or 30604 01/12/1991 30608 Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30609 Femoral or inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30614 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30609 Femoral or inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30612 or 30614 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 30610 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus 01/12/1991 30611 Benign tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage, and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 31345 and lipomata - removal of by surgical excision, where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, on a person under 10 years of age , not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30612 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30613 Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus 01/12/1991 30614 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30614 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30615 Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30615 Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 30616 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30617 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30618 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, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30619 Laparoscopic splenectomy, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30620 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30621 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30622 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 or drainage of pancreas on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30623 Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intraabdominal procedure is performed) on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30624 Ventral, incisional, lumbar or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of 01/12/1991 30625 Ventral, incisional, lumbar or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of 01/12/1991 30626 Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in conjunction with another intraabdominal procedure where the time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30627 Laparoscopy, diagnostic, not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30628 Hydrocele, tapping of 01/12/1991 30631 Hydrocele, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30632 Pyloroplasty, infant, or pyloromyotomy (Ramstedt's operation) 01/11/1992 30633 Intussusception, reduction of, by fluid 01/11/1992 30634 Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30635 Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30636 Gastrostomy button, caecostomy antegrade enema device (chait etc) and/or stomal indwelling device, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30637 Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of not involving resection of bowel, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30638 Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30639 Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30641 Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30643 Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30644 Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30644 Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without excision of spermatic cord and testis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30645 Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30646 Laparoscopic appendicectomy, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 30647 Undescended testis, orchidopexy or transplantation of, with or without associated hernial repair 01/12/1991 30649 Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30650 Secondary detachment of testis from thigh 01/12/1991 30653 Circumcision of a male under 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 30653 Circumcision of the penis, on a person under 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 30653 Circumcision of a person under 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30656 Circumcision of a male under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 30656 Circumcision of the penis, on a person under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 30656 Circumcision of a person under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30659 Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 30659 GP - Circumcision of the penis, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 30659 Circumcision of a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30660 Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 30660 Specialist - Circumcision of the penis, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 30660 Circumcision of a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30663 Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 30663 Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30666 Paraphimosis or phimosis, 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.) 01/09/2015 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.) 01/12/1991 30669 Faecal fistula, repair of 01/12/1991 30672 Coccyx, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 30675 Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 30675 PILONIDAL SINUS OR CYST, OR SACRAL SINUS OR CYST, excision of, in a person ten years of age or over 01/12/1991 30676 Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 30676 PILONIDAL SINUS OR CYST, OR SACRAL SINUS OR CYST, excision of, in a person ten years of age or over 01/12/1991 30679 Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 30680 Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30682 or 30686) the patient to whom the service is provided must: (i) have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (ii) be anaemic or have active bleeding; and (iii) have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/03/2014 30680 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30682 or 30686) the patient to whom the service is provided must:have recurrent or persistent bleeding; andbe anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30682 Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30680 or 30684) the patient to whom the service is provided must: (i) have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (ii) be anaemic or have active bleeding; and (iii) have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/03/2014 30682 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, without intraprocedural therapy, for diagnosis of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30680 or 30684) the patient to whom the service is provided must: have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and be anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30684 Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe, laser coagulation or argon plasma coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30682 or 30686). The patient to whom the service is provided must: (i) have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (ii) be anaemic or have active bleeding; and (iii) have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/03/2014 30684 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (polypectomy, snares, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe or laser coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30682 or 30686) the patient to whom the service is provided must: have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and be anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. 01/07/2007 30684 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (oral approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe or laser coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30682 or 30686) the patient to whom the service is provided must: have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and be anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 30686 Balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe, laser coagulation or argon plasma coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30680 or 30684). The patient to whom the service is provided must: (i) have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (ii) be anaemic or have active bleeding; and (iii) have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/03/2014 30686 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (polypectomy, snares, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe or laser coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30680 or 30684) the patient to whom the service is provided must: have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and be anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. 01/07/2007 30686 Double balloon enteroscopy, examination of the small bowel (anal approach), with or without biopsy, with 1 or more of the following procedures (snare polypectomy, removal of foreign body, diathermy, heater probe or laser coagulation), for diagnosis and management of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, not in association with another item in this subgroup (with the exception of item 30680 or 30684) the patient to whom the service is provided must: have recurrent or persistent bleeding; and be anaemic or have active bleeding; and have had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy performed which did not identify the cause of the bleeding. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 30687 Endoscopy with radiofrequency ablation of mucosal metaplasia for the treatment of barrett's oesophagus in a single course of treatment, following diagnosis of high grade dysplasia confirmed by histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 30688 Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, for the staging of 1 or more of oesophageal, gastric or pancreatic cancer, not in association with another item in this subgroup and not being a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30690 Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, with fine needle aspiration, including aspiration of the locoregional lymph nodes if performed, for the staging of 1 or more of oesophageal, gastric or pancreatic cancer, not in association with another item in this subgroup and not being a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30692 Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, for the diagnosis of 1 or more of pancreatic, biliary or gastric submucosal tumours, not in association with another item in this subgroup and not being a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30694 Endoscopic ultrasound (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging), with or without biopsy, with fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis of 1 or more of pancreatic, biliary or gastric submucosal tumours, not in association with another item in this subgroup and not being a service associated with the routine monitoring of chronic pancreatitis. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 30696 Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy(s) (endoscopy with ultrasound imaging) to obtain one or more specimens from either: (a) mediastinal mass(es) or(b) locoregional nodes to stage non-small cell lung carcinomanot being a service associated with another item in this subgroup or to which items 30710 and 55054 apply (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 30710 Endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy(s) (bronchoscopy with ultrasound imaging, with or without associated fluoroscopic imaging) to obtain one or more specimens by either:(a) transbronchial biopsy(s) of peripheral lung lesions; or(b) fine needle aspiration(s) of a mediastinal mass(es); or (c) fine needle aspiration(s) of locoregional nodes to stage non-small cell lung carcinomanot being a service associated with another item in this subgroup or to which items 30696, 41892, 41898, and 60500 to 60509 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 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 (Ministerial Determination) 01/03/1992 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.) 01/07/1995 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 (Ministerial Determination) 01/03/1992 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.) 01/07/1995 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 (Ministerial Determination) 01/03/1992 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.) 01/07/1995 31200 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach to an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 01/05/1997 31200 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach to 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 01/05/2004 31200 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach to an operation), removal by surgical excision (other than shave excision) and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45200, 45203 or 45206 applies and not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 01/05/2006 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 10mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm 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.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm 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.) 01/11/2005 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm and up to 20mm 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.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm and up to and including 20mm 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.) 01/11/2005 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 20mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 20mm in diameter, removal by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 20mm 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.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm in diameter, removal of 4 to 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter, removal of 4 to 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm 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 - where the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm 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 - where the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 10mm in diameter, removal of more than 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 - where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter, removal of more than 10 lesions by surgical excision and suture from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or from mucous membrane, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm 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 - where the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm 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 - where the specimens excised are sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 31230 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 - where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31230 TUMOUR (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), CYST, ULCER OR SCAR (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335 - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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.) 01/11/2003 31235 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31235 TUMOUR (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), CYST, ULCER OR SCAR (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size up to 10mm in diameter - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm in diameter - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 31240 Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size more than 10mm in diameter - where specimen sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31240 TUMOUR (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), CYST, ULCER OR SCAR (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal by surgical excision and suture from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), including excision to establish the diagnosis of tumours covered by items 31300 to 31335, lesion size more than 10mm in diameter - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) 01/05/2003 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 10mm in diameter - where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (not being a service to which item 30195 applies) (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31245 Skin and subcutaneous tissue, extensive excision of, in the treatment of suppurative hidradenitis (excision from axilla, groin or natal cleft) or sycosis barbae or nuchae (excision from face or neck) (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31250 Giant hairy or compound naevus, excision of an area at least 1 percent of body surface where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31250 Giant hairy or compound naevus, excision of an area at least 1 percent of body surface where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31255 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31255 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31255 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to and including 10mm in diameter - where removal is by therapeutic 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.) 01/05/2005 31255 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical 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.) 01/11/2003 31255 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision (other than 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.) 01/11/2004 31256 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31257 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, where performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31258 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained - not being a service to which item 31295 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31260 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31260 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31260 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than 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.) 01/05/2005 31260 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical 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.) 01/11/2003 31260 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision (other than 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.) 01/11/2004 31261 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31262 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, where performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31263 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is more than 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained - not being a service to which item 31295 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31265 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31265 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31265 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical 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.) 01/11/2003 31265 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size up to 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31266 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31267 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31268 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained - not being a service to which item 31295 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31270 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31270 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31270 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31270 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31271 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31272 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31273 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained - not being a service to which item 31295 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31275 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to the steromastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31275 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 20mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31275 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31275 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck (anterior to sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), tumour size more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31276 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31277 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), where performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31278 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles) or lower leg (mid calf to ankle), whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained - not being a service to which item 31295 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31280 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31280 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31280 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31280 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31280 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, tumour size up to 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31281 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31282 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31283 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31255 and 31265, whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is up to and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31285 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31285 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31285 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31285 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31285 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31286 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31287 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31288 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31270, whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is more than 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31290 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31290 BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OR SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20mm in diameter - where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31290 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by therapeutic surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31290 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31290 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, tumour size more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture, where the initial specimen removed is sent for histological examination and malignancy confirmed, and any subsequently excised specimen is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31291 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, where previous excision was performed by the same practitioner, where the original tumour size was more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31292 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the original tumour size was more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 31293 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not covered by items 31260 and 31275, whether previous excision was performed by the same practitioner or performed by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, where the tumour size is more than 20mm in diameter and where removal is by surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and suture and where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 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/thaw cycles of liquid nitrogen therapy), performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty or by a practitioner other than the practitioner who provided the previous treatment, removal from the head or neck (anterior to the sternomastoid muscles), where removal is by surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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/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, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31295 Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent (where lesion was treated by previous surgery, serial cautery and curettage, radiotherapy or two prolonged freeze/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, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 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/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, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 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 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 31305 Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin or hutchinson's melanotic freckle and removal from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or genitalia, tumour size more than 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 10mm in diameter (as defined above in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter (as defined above in the explanatory notes to this category) where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 and including 10mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 31315 - tumour size more than 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 10mm and up to 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in para t8.21.7 of the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 10mm and up to and including 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 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 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture and histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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 20mm in diameter - where removal is by definitive surgical excision and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy obtained 01/05/2003 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 20mm in diameter and where removal is by definitive surgical excision (as defined above and in the explanatory notes to this category) and suture, where the specimen excised is sent for histological examination and confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 31340 Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or more of, where clinically indicated, performed in association with excision of malignant tumour of skin covered by item 31255, 31260, 31265, 31270, 31275, 31280, 31285, 31290, 31295, 31300, 31305, 31310, 31315, 31320, 31325, 31330 or 31335 (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 31340 Muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or more of, where clinically indicated, 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.) 01/05/2004 31340 Note: Multiple Operation and Multiple Anaesthetic rules apply to this item. muscle, bone or cartilage, excision of one or more of, where clinically indicated, where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation, performed in association with excision of malignant tumour of skin covered by item 31255, 31256, 31257, 31258, 31260, 31261, 31262, 31263, 31265, 31266, 31267, 31268, 31270, 31271, 31272, 31273, 31275, 31276, 31277, 31278, 31280, 31281, 31282, 31283, 31285, 31286, 31287, 31288, 31290, 31291, 31292, 31293, 31295, 31300, 31305, 31310, 31315, 31320, 31325, 31330 or 31335 (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 31345 LIPOMA, excision of, where lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50mm in diameter, or is sub-fascial 01/05/1997 31345 Lipoma, removal of by surgical excision or liposuction, where lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50mm in diameter, or is sub-fascial, where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31345 Lipoma, removal of by surgical excision or liposuction, where lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50mm in diameter, or is sub-fascial, where specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 31345 Lipoma, removal of by surgical excision or liposuction, where lesion is subcutaneous and 50mm or more in diameter, or is sub-fascial, where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 31346 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area for treatment of contour problems of abdominal fat due to repeated insulin injections, where the lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50mm in diameter (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31346 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area for treatment of contour problems of abdominal or upper arm or thigh fat due to repeated insulin injections, where the lesion is subcutaneous and greater than 50mm in diameter (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 31346 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area for treatment of contour problems of abdominal or upper arm or thigh fat due to repeated insulin injections, where the lesion is subcutaneous and 50mm or more in diameter (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 31350 Benign tumour of soft tissue, removal of by surgical excision, where specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 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.) 01/05/2003 31350 Benign tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage, and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 31345 and lipomata, removal of by surgical excision, where the specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis, on a person 10 years of age or over, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 31350 Benign tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage, and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 31345 and lipomata, 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.) 01/11/2005 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.) 01/05/1997 31355 Malignant tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage and bone, removal of by surgical excision, where histological proof of malignancy has been obtained, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 31400 Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour up to 20mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31400 Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour up to and including 20mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 31403 Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than 20mm and up to 40mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31403 Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than and including 20mm and up to 40mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 31406 Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than 40mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31409 Parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31412 Recurrent or persistent parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31420 Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/07/1998 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, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 31426 Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 3 lymph node levels involving removal of soft tissue and lymph nodes from one side of the neck (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31429 Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 4 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31432 Lymph nodes of neck, bilateral selective dissection of levels I, II and III (bilateral supraomohyoid dissections) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31435 Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31438 Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 31441 Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, repair, revision or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 31450 Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is 1 hour or less (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 31452 Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is more than 1 hour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 31454 Laparoscopy with drainage of pus, bile or blood, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 31460 Percutaneous gastrostomy tube, jejunal extension to, including any associated imaging services (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 31462 Operative feeding jejunostomy performed in conjunction with major upper gastro-intestinal resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 31468 Para-oesophageal hiatus hernia, repair of, with complete reduction of hernia, resection of sac and repair of hiatus, with or without fundoplication (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 31470 Laparoscopic splenectomy, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 31470 Laparoscopic splenectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 31472 Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-y as a bypass procedure where prior biliary surgery has been performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 31500 Breast, benign lesion up to and including 50mm in diameter, including simple cyst, fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease, open surgical biopsy or excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31500 Breast, benign lesion up to and including 50mm in diameter, including simple cyst, fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease, open surgical biopsy or excision of, with or without frozen section histology, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31503 Breast, benign lesion more than 50mm in diameter, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 31503 Breast, benign lesion more than 50mm in diameter, excision of, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31506 Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 31506 Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation procedure is performed, excision biopsy of, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31509 Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31509 Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31512 Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 31512 Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31515 Breast, tumour site, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 31515 Breast, tumour site, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour, not being a service to which items 31539, 31542 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31516 Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology when targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (using an Intrabeam® device) is performed concurrently, if the requirements of item 15900 are met for the patient (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 31518 Breast (female), total mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31519 Breast, total mastectomy (h) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 31521 Breast (male), total mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31521 Breast (male), total mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 31524 Breast, subcutaneous mastectomy (h) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 31524 Breast (female), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31525 Breast, mastectomy for gynecomastia, with or without liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis), not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (h) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 31527 Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31527 Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 31527 Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy, with or without liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis), not being a service associated with a service to which 45585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 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 1cm in diameter- including pre-operative localisation of lesion where performed, not being a service to which items 31539, 31545 or 31548 apply 01/11/2002 31533 Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging guided - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31536 Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service to which item 31539, 31542 or 31545 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31536 Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service to which item 31542 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31539 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a bore-enbloc stereotactic biopsy, for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the Royal australasian College of Surgeons, and where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm in diameter, not being a service to which item 31530, 31536 or 31548 applies (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 31539 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the Royal australasian College of Surgeons, and where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm in diameter, not being a service to which item 31530, 31536 or 31548 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 31539 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the royal australasian college of surgeons, and where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm in diameter, not being a service to which items 31530 or 31536 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31542 Breast, initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire or similar device, when conducted by a radiologist as determined by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, using interventional imaging techniques prior to using a bore-enbloc stereotactic biopsy - including imaging not being a service associated with a service to which item 31536 applies (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 31542 Breast, initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire or similar device, when conducted by a radiologist as determined by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, 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.) 01/05/2003 31542 Breast, initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire, when conducted by a radiologist as determined by the royal australian and new zealand college of radiologists, using interventional imaging techniques prior to advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), - including imaging not being a service to which item 31536 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31545 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a bore-enbloc stereotactic biopsy, for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the Royal australasian College of Surgeons; where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm 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.) 01/01/2014 31545 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the Royal australasian College of Surgeons; where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm 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.) 01/05/2003 31545 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for histological examination, when conducted by a surgeon as determined by the royal australasian college of surgeons, and where imaging has demonstrated an impalpable lesion of less than 15mm in diameter, including initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire, using interventional imaging techniques and including imaging not being a service to which item 31530, 31536 or 31548 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31548 Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, not being a service to which items 31530, 31539 or 31545 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31551 Breast, haematoma, seroma or inflammatory condition including abscess, granulomatous mastitis or similar, exploration and drainage of when undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31554 Breast, microdochotomy of, for benign or malignant condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31557 Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31560 Accessory breast tissue, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 31563 Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31566 Accessory nipple, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 31569 Adjustable gastric band, placement of, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31572 Gastric bypass by Roux-en-Y including associated anastomoses, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity not being associated with a service to which item 30515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31575 Sleeve gastrectomy, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31578 Gastroplasty (excluding by gastric plication), with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31581 Gastric bypass by biliopancreatic diversion with or without duodenal switch including gastric resection and anastomoses, with or without crural repair taking 45 minutes or less, for a patient with clinically severe obesity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31584 Surgical reversal of adjustable gastric banding (removal or replacement of gastric band), gastric bypass, gastroplasty (excluding by gastric plication) or biliopancreatic diversion being services to which items 31569 to 31581 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 31587 Adjustment of gastric band as an independent procedure including any associated consultation 01/07/2013 31590 Adjustment of gastric band reservoir, repair, revision or replacement of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2013 32000 Large intestine, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of stoma) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32003 Large intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32004 Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) without anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32004 Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) without anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32005 or 32006 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 32005 Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) with anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32005 Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) with anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32004 or 32006 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 32006 Left hemicolectomy, including the descending and sigmoid colon (including formation of stoma) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32009 Total colectomy and ileostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32012 Total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32015 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32018 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; abdominal resection (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32021 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; perineal resection (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32023 Endoscopic insertion of stent or stents for large bowel obstruction, stricture or stenosis, including colonoscopy and any image intensification, where the obstruction is due to: a) a pre-diagnosed colorectal cancer, or cancer of an organ adjacent to the bowel; or b) an unknown diagnosis (Anaes.) 01/03/2013 32024 Rectum, high restorative anterior resection with intraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) greater than 10cm 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 32024 Rectum, high restorative anterior resection with intraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) greater than 10cm from the anal verge excluding resection of sigmoid colon alone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32025 Rectum, low restorative anterior resection with extraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) less than 10 cm from the anal verge, with or without covering stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 32026 Rectum, ultra low restorative resection, with or without covering stoma, where the anastomosis is sited in the anorectal region and is 6cm or less from the anal verge (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32027 Rectum, low restorative anterior resection with extraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) less than 10cm from the anal verge 01/12/1991 32028 Rectum, low or ultra low restorative resection, with peranal sutured coloanal anastomosis, with or without covering stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32029 Colonic reservoir, construction of, being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32030 Rectosigmoidectomy (Hartmann's operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32033 Restoration of bowel following Hartmann's or similar operation, including dismantling of the stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32033 RESTORATION OF BOWEL continuity following Hartmann's operation including dismantling of colostomy 01/12/1991 32036 Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32039 Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32042 Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of, combined synchronous operation, abdominal resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32045 Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of, combined synchronous operation - perineal resection (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32046 Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation - perineal resection where the perineal surgeon also provides assistance to the abdominal surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32047 Perineal proctectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32048 Abdominoperineal pull-through resection with coloanal anastomosis (1 or 2 stages), including associated colostomy 01/12/1991 32051 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32057 Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32060 Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32066 Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32069 Ileostomy reservoir, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32072 Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 32081 Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32084 Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32087 Endoscopic examination of the colon up to the hepatic flexure by flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy for the removal of 1 or more polyps or the treatment of radiation proctitis, angiodysplasia or post-polypectomy bleeding by argon plasma coagulation, 1 or more of, not being a service to which item 32078 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 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.) 01/12/1991 32090 Fibreoptic colonoscopy examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32093 Endoscopic examination of the colon beyond the hepatic flexure by fibreoptic colonoscopy for the removal of 1 or more polyps, or the treatment of radiation proctitis, angiodysplasia or post-polypectomy bleeding by argon plasma coagulation, 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 32093 Fibreoptic colonoscopy examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or more polyps (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32094 Endoscopic dilatation of colorectal strictures including colonoscopy (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32095 Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed by stoma, with or without biopsies (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32096 Rectal biopsy, full thickness, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32099 Rectal tumour of 5cm or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32099 RECTAL TUMOUR of five centimetres or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (excluding snare diathermy) 01/12/1991 32102 Rectal tumour of greater than 5cm in diameter, indicated by pathological examination, per anal submucosal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 32102 RECTAL TUMOUR of greater than five centimetres in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of 01/12/1991 32103 Rectal tumour, of less than 4cm 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.) 01/05/2004 32103 Rectal tumour, of less than 4 cm in diameter, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy incorporating either 3 dimensional or 2 dimensional optic viewing systems, if removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy or by local excision, other than a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32104 or 32106 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 32104 Rectal tumour, of 4cm 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 to which item 32024, 32025, 32103, and 32106 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 32104 Rectal tumour, of 4 cm or greater in diameter, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy incorporating either 3 dimensional or 2 dimensional optic viewing systems, if removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy or by local excision, other than a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32103 or 32106 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 32105 Anorectal carcinoma per anal full thickness excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/2004 32106 Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy incorporating either 3 dimensional or 2 dimensional optic viewing systems, if removal is unable to be performed during colonoscopy and if removal requires dissection within the peritoneal cavity, other than a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32103 or 32104 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 32108 Rectal tumour, transsphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32111 Rectal prolapse, Delorme procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32112 Rectal prolapse, perineal recto-sigmoidectomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32114 Rectal stricture, per anal release of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32115 Rectal stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 32117 Rectal prolapse, abdominal rectopexy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32117 Rectal prolapse, abdominal repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32120 Rectal prolapse, perineal repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32123 Anal stricture, anoplasty for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32126 Anal incontinence, Parks' intersphincteric procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32129 Anal sphincter, direct repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32131 Rectocele, perineal repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 32131 Rectocele, transanal repair of rectocele (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 32132 Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse sclerotherapy for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32135 Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse rubber band ligation of, with or without sclerotherapy, cryotherapy or infra red therapy for (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 32135 Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse rubber band ligation of, with or without sclerotherapy, cryosurgery or infrared therapy for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32138 Haemorrhoidectomy including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 32138 Haemorrhoidectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32139 Haemorrhoidectomy involving third or fourth degree haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 32141 Anal polyps, excision of one or more of 01/12/1991 32142 Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32144 Anal skin tags, excision of one or more of 01/12/1991 32145 Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32147 Perianal thrombosis, incision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32150 Operation for fissureinano, including excision or sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 32156 Fistula-in-ano, subcutaneous, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 32159 Anal fistula, excision of, involving lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 32162 Anal fistula, excision of, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32165 Anal fistula, repair of by mucosal flap advancement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32166 Anal fistula - readjustment of Seton (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32168 Fistula wound review of, under general or regional anaesthetic, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32168 FISTULA WOUND, review of, under general anaesthetic 01/12/1991 32171 Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32174 Intra-anal, perianal or ischiorectal abscess, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32175 Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, draining of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 32177 Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 32177 ANAL WARTS, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved dayhospital facility, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes 01/12/1991 32180 Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 32180 ANAL WARTS, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved dayhospital facility, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes 01/12/1991 32183 Intestinal sling procedure prior to radiotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32186 Colonic lavage, total, intraoperative (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32200 Distal muscle, devascularisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 32203 Anal or perineal graciloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 32206 Stimulator and electrodes, insertion of, following previous graciloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 32209 Anal or perineal graciloplasty with insertion of stimulator and electrodes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 32210 Gracilis neosphincter pacemaker, replacement of (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 32210 GRACILIS NEOSPHINCTER PACEMAKER, replacement of 19/06/1997 32212 Ano-rectal application of formalin in the treatment of radiation proctitis, where performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 32213 Sacral nerve lead(s), placement of, percutaneous using fluoroscopic guidance, or open, and intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who has an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment. contraindicated in:(a) patients under 18 years of age; and (b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 32213 Sacral nerve lead(s), placement of, percutaneous using fluoroscopic guidance, or open, and intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who has an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 32214 Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, and placement and connection of extension wire(s) to sacral nerve electrode(s), for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who has an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, using fluoroscopic guidance. contraindicated in: (a) patients under 18 years of age; and (b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 32214 Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, and placement and connection of extension wire(s) to sacral nerve electrode(s), for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who has an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, using fluoroscopic guidance (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 32215 Sacral nerve electrode(s), management, adjustment, and electronic programming of neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, for the management of faecal incontinence - each day. contraindicated in:(a) patients under 18 years of age; and(b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months. 01/09/2015 32215 Sacral nerve electrode(s), management, adjustment, and electronic programming of neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, for the management of faecal incontinence - each day 01/11/2005 32216 Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, surgical repositioning of, percutaneous using fluoroscopic guidance, or open, to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, and intraoperative test simulation, not being a service to which item 32213 applies. contraindicated in:(a) patients under 18 years of age; and (b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months. (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 32216 Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, surgical repositioning of, percutaneous using fluoroscopic guidance, or open, to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, and intraoperative test stimulation, not being a service to which item 32213 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 32217 Neurostimulator or receiver, inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but funcionaly deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of. contraindicated in: (a) patients under 18 years of age; and (b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months. (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 32217 Neurostimulator or receiver, inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 32218 Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of contraindicated in:(a) patients under 18 years of age; and (b) patients 18 years of age or older who: (i) are medically unfit for surgery; or (ii) are pregnant or planning pregnancy; or (iii) have irritable bowel syndrome; or (iv) have congenital anorectal malformations; or (v) have active anal abscesses or fistulas; or (vi) have anorectal organic bowel disease, including cancer; or (vii) have functional effects of previous pelvic irradiation; or (viii) have congenital or acquired malformations of the sacrum; or (ix) have had rectal or anal surgery within the previous 12 months. (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 32218 Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 32220 Insertion of an artificial bowel sphincter for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed. contraindicated in: (a) patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic sepsis, pregnancy, progressive degenerative diseases or a scarred or fragile perineum; and (b) patients who have had an adverse reaction or radiopaque solution; and (c) patients who enage in receptive anal intercourse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 32220 Insertion of an artificial bowel sphincter for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/2009 32221 Removal or revision of an artificial bowel sphincter (with or without replacement) for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed. contraindicated in: (a) patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic sepsis, pregnancy, progressive degenerative diseases or a scarred or fragile perineum; and (b) patients who have had an adverse reaction to radiopaque solution; and (c) patients who engage in receptive anal intercourse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 32221 Removal or revision of an artificial bowel sphincter (with or without replacement) for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/2009 32500 VARICOSE VEINS VARICOSE VEINS, (excluding telangiectases, starburst vessels, spider nevi or similar), multiple injections using continuous compression techniques including associated consultation - 1 or both legs - not being a service associated with any other varicose veins operation on the same leg (excluding after-care) 01/05/1994 32500 Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5mm 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 aftercare) - to a maximum of 6 treatments in a 12 month period (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 32500 Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation - 1 or both legs - not being a service associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg (excluding aftercare) - to a maximum of 6 treatments in a 12 month period (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 32500 Varicose veins, multiple simultaneous injections by continuous compression techniques including associated consultation - 1 or both legs - not being a service associated with any other varicose veins operation on the same leg (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32501 Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5mm 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 01/05/2003 32501 VARICOSE VEINS where varicosity measures 2.5mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation - 1 or both legs - not being a service associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg, (excluding after-care) - where it can be demonstrated that a 7th or subsequent treatment (including any treatments to which item 32500 applies) is indicated in a 12 month period 19/06/1997 32503 Varicose veins, multiple ligations, with or without local stripping or excision, including sub-fascial ligation of 1 or more deep perforating veins through separate incisions - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32506, 32509 or 32530 applies on the same leg 01/12/1991 32504 Varicose veins, multiple excision of tributaries, with or without division of 1 or more perforating veins - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32507, 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 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 on the same leg (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 32505 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 32506 Varicose veins, high ligation and complete or partial stripping or excision of long or short saphenous vein or its major tributaries, with multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins, with or without sclerotherapy of minor veins - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32507 Varicose veins, sub-fascial surgical exploration of one or more incompetent perforating veins - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 32507 Varicose veins, sub-fascial surgical exploration of one or more incompetent perforating veins - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies on the same leg (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 32508 Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 32508 Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junction -1 leg - with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 32509 Varicose veins, high ligation and stripping or excision of both long and short saphenous veins or their major tributaries, with multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins, with or without sclerotherapy of minor veins - 1 leg - 01/12/1991 32511 Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral and sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 32511 Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral and sapheno-popliteal junction -1 leg - with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the long or short saphenous veins, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 32512 Long saphenous vein, complete dissection and ligation of, at the sapheno-femoral junction, for migrating thrombosis of long saphenous vein 01/12/1991 32514 Varicose veins, ligation of the long or short saphenous vein, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in the same territory - 1 leg - including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 32515 Varicose veins, complete dissection at sapheno-femoral junction, with or without ligation of long saphenous vein, with or without ligation of the major tributaries at sapheno-femoral junction - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32517 Varicose veins, ligation of the long and short saphenous vein, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in either territory - 1 leg - including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 32517 Varicose veins, ligation of the long and short saphenous vein 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 32518 Varicose veins, complete dissection at sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without ligation of the short saphenous vein, with or without ligation of the major tributaries at the sapheno-popliteal junction - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32520 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) or small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, where it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation, and not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507. (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 32520 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) or small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation, not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507 of the general medical services table. (Anaes.) 01/07/2012 32520 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) or small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation. (Anaes.) 01/11/2011 32521 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of single deep perforating vein, not being a service associated with any other varicose vein operation on the same leg - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32522 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) and small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, where it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation, and not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507 (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 32522 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) and small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation, not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507 of the general medical services table. (Anaes.) 01/07/2012 32522 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) and small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare but not including radiofrequency diathermy or radiofrequency ablation. (Anaes.) 01/11/2011 32523 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) or small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, where it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both), but not including endovenous laser therapy, and not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507 (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 32524 Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of multiple deep perforating veins - 1 leg (Cockett's operation, Linton's operation or similar procedure) 01/12/1991 32526 Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great (long) and small (short) saphenous vein of one leg (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary), using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, where it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer, including all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both), but not including endovenous laser therapy, and not provided on the same occasion as a service described in any of items 32500, 32501, 32504 or 32507 (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 32527 Groin or popliteal fossa, reoperation in, for recurrent sapheno-popliteal incompetence - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32530 Groin or popliteal fossa, reoperation in, for recurrent sapheno-femoral incompetence or recurrent sapheno-popliteal incompetence with 1 or more of the following - multiple ligations, local stripping or excision of minor veins or sclerotherapy of minor veins - 1 leg 01/12/1991 32700 Artery of neck, bypass using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32703 Internal carotid artery, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of - with or without endarterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32706 Internal carotid artery, re-operation for recurrent stenosis with by-pass by graft of vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32708 Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a straight non-bifurcated graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 32709 Aorto-iliac or aorto-femoral grafting, straight or bifurcated (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32710 Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 32711 Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the common femoral or profunda femoris arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 32712 Ilio-femoral bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32715 Axillary or subclavian to femoral bypass grafting to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32718 Femoro-femoral or ilio-femoral cross-over bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32721 Renal artery, bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32724 Renal arteries (both), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32727 Spleno-renal arterial bypass grafting (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 32730 Mesenteric vessel (single), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32733 Mesenteric vessels (multiple), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32736 Inferior mesenteric artery, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32739 Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32742 Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to below knee popliteal artery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32745 Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to tibio peroneal trunk or tibial or peroneal artery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32748 Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis within 5cms of the ankle joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32751 Femoral artery bypass grafting using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32754 Femoral artery bypass grafting, using a composite graft (synthetic material and vein) with lower anastomosis above or below the knee, including use of a cuff or sleeve of vein at 1 or both anastomoses (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32757 Femoral artery sequential bypass grafting (using a vein or synthetic material) where an additional anastomosis is made to separately revascularise more than 1 artery - each additional artery revascularised beyond a femoral bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32760 Vein, harvesting of, from leg or arm for bypass or replacement graft when not performed on the limb which is the subject of the bypass or graft - each vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 32760 Vein, harvesting of from leg or arm for bypass or replacement graft when not performed through same incision as operation - each vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32763 Arterial bypass grafting, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32766 Arterial or venous anastomosis, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 32769 Arterial or venous anastomosis not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33050 Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33055 Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33070 Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33075 Aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33080 Intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33100 Aneurysm of common or internal carotid artery, or both, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33103 Thoracic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33106 Artery or vein bypass graft, patch grafting to using vein or synthetic material, not being a service associated with any other vascular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33109 Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33112 Suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33115 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft not being a service associated with a service to which item 33116 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 33115 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33116 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 33116 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 33118 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision of common iliac aneurysms) not being a service associated with a service to which item 33119 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 33118 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33119 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 33119 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 33121 Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33124 Aneurysm of iliac artery (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33127 Aneurysms of iliac arteries (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33130 Aneurysm of visceral artery, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33133 Aneurysm of visceral artery, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33136 False aneurysm, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33139 False aneurysm, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33142 False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33145 Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33148 Ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33151 Ruptured suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33154 Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33157 Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33160 Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33163 Ruptured iliac artery aneurysm, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33166 Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, replacement by anastomosis or graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33169 Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, simple ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33172 Aneurysm of major artery, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33175 Ruptured aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33178 Ruptured aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33181 Ruptured intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33500 Artery or arteries of neck, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (where endarterectomy of 1 or more arteries is undertaken through 1 arteriotomy incision) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33503 Internal carotid artery, re-operation for recurrent stenosis with endarterectomy and closure by suture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 33506 Innominate or subclavian artery, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33509 Aortic endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33512 Aorto-iliac endarterectomy (1 or both iliac arteries), including closure by suture not being a service associated with a service to which item 33515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33515 Aorto-femoral endarterectomy (1 or both femoral arteries) or bilateral ilio-femoral endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33512 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33518 Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33521 Ilio-femoral endarterectomy (1 side), including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33524 Renal artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33527 Renal arteries (both), endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33530 Coeliac or superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33533 Coeliac and superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33536 Inferior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33539 Artery of extremities, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33542 Extended deep femoral endarterectomy where the endarterectomy is at least 7cms long (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33545 Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3cm long (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 33545 Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in association with another arterial or venous operation where patch is less than 3cm long (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 33545 Artery or vein, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in association with another arterial or venous operation where patch is less than 3cm long (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33548 Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3cm long or greater (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 33548 Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in conjunction with another arterial or venous operation where patch is 3cm long or greater (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 33548 Artery or vein, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material in conjunction with another arterial or venous operation where patch is 3cm long or greater (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33551 Vein, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33554 Endarterectomy, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis - each site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33800 Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33803 Embolectomy or thrombectomy, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, item to be claimed once per extremity, regardless of the number of incisions required to access the artery or bypass graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/2013 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.) 01/11/2002 33806 Embolectomy or thrombectomy, from an artery or bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33809 Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, thrombectomy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 33810 Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33811 Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, open removal of thrombus or tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 33812 Thrombus, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33815 Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33818 Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33821 Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33824 Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33827 Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33830 Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33833 Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33836 Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33839 Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33842 Artery of neck, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33845 Laparotomy for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 33848 Extremity, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34100 Major artery of neck, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 items 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 items 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34109 Temporal artery, biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34112 Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34115 Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34118 Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34121 Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34124 Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34127 Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34130 Surgically created arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34133 Scalenotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34136 First rib, resection of portion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34139 Cervical rib, removal of, or other operation for removal of thoracic outlet compression, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34142 Coeliac artery, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34145 Popliteal artery, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34148 Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is 4cm or less in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 34148 Carotid body tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is less than 4cm in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34151 Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 34151 Carotid body tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34154 Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 34154 Recurrent carotid body tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of common or internal carotid arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34157 Neck, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34160 Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34163 Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34166 Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo bifemoral grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34169 Infected bypass graft from trunk, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34172 Infected axillo-femoral or femoro-femoral graft, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34175 Infected bypass graft from extremities, excision of including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34500 Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34503 Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34506 Arteriovenous shunt, external, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34509 Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, not in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34512 Arteriovenous access device, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34515 Arteriovenous access device, thrombectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34518 Stenosis of arteriovenous fistula or prosthetic arteriovenous access device, correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34521 Intra-abdominal artery or vein, cannulation of, for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34524 Arterial cannulation for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not being a service to which item 34521 applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34527 Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterisation (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 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.) 01/07/1996 34527 Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterization, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34527 Central vein catheterisation by open exposure, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 34528 Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 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.) 01/07/1996 34528 Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34529 Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterization, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34530 Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 34530 Hickman or broviac catheter, or other chemotherapy device, removal of by open surgical procedure (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 34530 Hickman or broviac catheter, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital (Anaes.) 01/07/1996 34530 Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34530 Hickman or broviac catheter, or other chemotherapy device, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34534 Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34538 Central vein catherterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnelled cuffed catheter or similar device, for the administration of haemodialysis parenteral or nutrition (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 34539 Tunnelled cuffed catheter, or similar device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 34540 Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 34700 Inferior vena caval filter, insertion of, by percutaneous method using interventional imaging techniques 01/12/1991 34703 Inferior vena caval filter, insertion of, by open operation 01/12/1991 34800 Inferior vena cava, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34803 Inferior vena cava, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34806 Cross leg bypass grafting, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34809 Saphenous vein anastomosis to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34812 Venous stenosis or occlusion, vein bypass for, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service associated with a service to which item 34806 or 34809 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34815 Vein stenosis, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis) - using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34818 Venous valve, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34821 Vein transplant to restore valvular function (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34824 External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein - 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34827 External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins - more than 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34830 External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein (1 stent) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34833 External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins (more than 1 stent) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 34836 Portal hypertension, vascular decompression operation for (including spleno-renal, porto-caval and mesenterico-caval anastomosis) 01/12/1991 35000 Lumbar sympathectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35003 Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35006 Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy, where operation is a reoperation for previous incomplete sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35009 Lumbar sympathectomy, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete surgical sympathectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35012 Sacral or pre-sacral sympathectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 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.) 01/12/1991 35103 Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35200 Operative arteriography or venography, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative procedure on an artery or vein, 1 site (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35202 Major arteries or veins in the neck, abdomen or extremities, access to, as part of re-operation after prior surgery on these vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 35203 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of coronary artery and dilatation of vessel, using interventional imaging techniques 01/12/1991 35206 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of peripheral vessel and dilatation of vessel, using interventional imaging techniques 01/12/1991 35300 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 peripheral artery or vein, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 35303 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of aortic arch branches, aortic visceral branches, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 35304 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35305 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of more than 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35306 Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for 1 peripheral artery or vein, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 35307 Transluminal stent insertion, 1 or more stents (not drug-eluting), with or without associated balloon dilatation, for 1 carotid artery, percutaneous (not direct), with or without the use of an embolic protection device, in patients who: - meet the indications for carotid endarterectomy; and - have medical or surgical comorbidities that would make them at high risk of perioperative complications from carotid endarterectomy, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 35309 Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for visceral arteries or veins, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 35310 Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35312 Peripheral arterial atherectomy including associated balloon dilatation, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35312 Peripheral arterial atherectomy including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 35315 Peripheral laser angioplasty including associated balloon dilatation, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35315 Peripheral laser angioplasty including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 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 aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35319 or 35320 applies) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 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 aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35319 or 35320 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 35318 Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which item 13915 applies) (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35320 applies) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 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 aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35320 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 35320 Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35319 applies) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1996 35320 Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35319 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 35321 Peripheral arterial catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 aftercare, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 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 or varicose veins) percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 35321 Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 35321 Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 35324 Angioscopy not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35327 Angioscopy combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35330 Insertion of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35331 Retrieval of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 35335 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion where:- no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/05/2003 35338 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with insertion of 1 or more stents, where:- no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and - balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/05/2003 35341 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion where:- no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/05/2003 35344 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty, with insertion of 1 or more stents, where:- no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable,excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/05/2003 35347 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery; - balloon angioplasty using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2003 35350 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery;- balloon angioplasty- intravascular ultrasound using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2003 35353 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery;- balloon angioplasty- percutaneous transluminal rotational artherectomy using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2003 35356 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery;- balloon angioplasty- percutaneous transluminal rotational artherectomy- intravascular ultrasound using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2003 35360 Retrieval of foreign body in pulmonary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35361 Retrieval of foreign body in right atrium, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35362 Retrieval of foreign body in inferior vena cava or aorta, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35363 Retrieval of foreign body in peripheral vein or peripheral artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35400 Vertebroplasty, for the treatment of a painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture, where: (a) the patient to whom the service is provided has not had the pain arising from the vertebral compression fracture controlled by conservative medical therapy; and (b) diagnostic imaging has confirmed that vertebroplasty will be of benefit; in association with item 61109, 57341 or 57345, performed on an admitted patient in a hospital or day hospital facility. 01/11/2005 35400 Vertebroplasty, for the treatment of a painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture, where: (a) the patient to whom the service is provided has not had the pain arising from the vertebral compression fracture controlled by conservative medical therapy; and (b) diagnostic imaging has confirmed that vertebroplasty will be of benefit; in association with item 61109, 57341 or 57345. (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 35402 Vertebroplasty, for the treatment of a painful metastatic deposit or multiple myeloma in a vertebral body, in association with item 61109, 57341 or 57345, performed on an admitted patient in a hospital or day hospital facility. 01/11/2005 35402 Vertebroplasty, for the treatment of a painful metastatic deposit or multiple myeloma in a vertebral body, in association with item 61109, 57341 or 57345. (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 35404 Dosimetry, handling and injection of sir-Spheres for selective internal radiation therapy of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5fu) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies The procedure must be performed by a specialist or consultant physician recognised in the specialties of nuclear medicine or radiation oncology on an admitted patient in a hospital. to be claimed once in the patient's lifetime only. 01/05/2006 35406 Trans-femoral catheterisation of the hepatic artery to administer sir-Spheres to embolise the microvasculature of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, for selective internal radiation therapy used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5fu) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2006 35408 Catheterisation of the hepatic artery via a permanently implanted hepatic artery port to administer sir-Spheres to embolise the microvasculature of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, for selective internal radiation therapy used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5fu) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2006 35410 Uterine artery catheterisation with percutaneous adminstration of occlusive agents, for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids in a patient who has been referred for uterine artery embolisation by a specialist gynaecologist, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 35412 Intracranial aneurysm, ruptured or unruptured, endovascular occlusion with detachable coils, and assisted coiling if performed, with parent artery preservation, not for use with liquid embolics only, including aftercare, including intra-operative imaging, but in association with the following pre-operative diagnostic imaging items: - either 60009 or 60010; and - either 60072, 60073, 60075, 60076, 60078 or 60079 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 35412 Intracranial aneurysm, ruptured or unruptured, endovascular occlusion with detachable coils, and assisted coiling if performed, with parent artery preservation, not for use with liquid embolics only, including intra-operative imaging, but in association with pre-operative diagnostic imaging items 60009 and either 60072, 60075 or 60078, including aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 35500 Gynaecological examination under anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35502 Intrauterine device, introduction of, for the control of idiopathic menorrhagia, and endometrial biopsy to exclude endometrial pathology, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 35503 Intra uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, if the service is not associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (other than a service mentioned in item 30062) (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 35503 Intrauterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35506 Intrauterine contraceptive device, removal of under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35507 Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 35508 Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35509 Hymenectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35512 Bartholin's cyst, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35513 Bartholin's cyst, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35516 Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35517 Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35518 Ovarian cyst aspiration, for cysts of at least 4cm in diameter in a premenopausal person and at least 2cm in diameter in a postmenopausal person, by abdominal or vaginal route, using interventional imaging techniques and not associated with services provided for assisted reproductive techniques (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 35518 Ovarian cyst aspiration, for cysts of at least 4cm in diameter in premenopausal women and at least 2cm 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.) 01/07/1995 35520 Bartholin's abscess, incision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35523 Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35526 Urethral caruncle, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35527 Urethral caruncle, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35530 Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35533 Vulvoplasty or Labioplasty, for repair of:(a) female genital mutilation; or(b) anomalies associated with major congenital anomalies of the uro-gynaecological tract other than a service associated with a service to which item 35536, 37050, 37836, 37842, 37851 or 43882 applies (H) (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 35533 Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, where medically indicated, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35536 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35534 Vulvoplasty or Labioplasty, for localised gigantism if it can be demonstrated that: (a) the structural abnormality is causing significant functional impairment; and (b) non-surgical treatments have failed (H) (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 35536 Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy or hemivulvectomy, 1 or both procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35536 VULVA, wide local excision of suspected malignancy; or hemivulvectomy; or superficial vulvectomy, (including colposcopically directed CO2 laser), one or more procedures 01/12/1991 35539 Colposcopically directed CO? 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.) 01/04/1992 35539 COLPOSCOPICALLY DIRECTED CO2 LASER THERAPY for intraepithelial neoplasia of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including associated biopsies one anatomical site 01/12/1991 35542 Colposcopically directed CO? 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.) 01/04/1992 35542 COLPOSCOPICALLY DIRECTED CO2 LASER THERAPY for intraepithelial neoplasia of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including associated biopsies two or more anatomical sites 01/12/1991 35545 Colposcopically directed CO? laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35548 Vulvectomy, radical, for malignancy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35548 VULVECTOMY (RADICAL) for malignancy 01/12/1991 35551 Pelvic lymph glands, excision of (radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35554 Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35557 Vagina, removal of simple tumour (including Gartner duct cyst) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35560 Vagina, partial or complete removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35561 Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35562 Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35563 Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus 01/12/1991 35564 Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - perineal surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35565 Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35566 Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35567 Vaginal repair including 1 or more of anterior, posterior or enterocele repair, with sacrospinous colpopexy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 35567 Vaginal repair (involving repair of enterocele) with transvaginal sacrospinus ligament colposuspension (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35568 Sacrospinous colpopexy for management of upper vaginal prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35569 Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35570 Anterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving repair of urethrocoele and cystocoele) with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35571 Posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving one or more of the following; repair of perineum, rectocoele or enterocoele) with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35572 Colpotomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35573 Anterior and posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving both anterior and posterior compartment defects) with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35575 Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35579, 35580, 35583 or 35584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35576 Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35580 or 35584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1998 35576 Anterior vaginal repair or posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35579, 35580, 35583 or 35584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35577 Manchester (donald fothergill) operation for genital prolapse, with or without mesh (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35578 Le fort operation for genital prolapse, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35579 Anterior vaginal repair and posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35583 or 35584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35580 Anterior vaginal repair and 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35580 Anterior vaginal repair and posterior vaginal repair (involving repair of rectocele or enterocele or both) not being a service to which item 35584 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35583 Manchester (DonaldFothergill) operation or le fort opeartion for genital prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 35583 DonaldFothergill or Manchester operation for genital prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35584 Manchester (DonaldFothergill) 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35584 Manchester (DonaldFothergill) operation or le fort operation for genital prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 35584 DonaldFothergill or Manchester operation for genital prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35587 Urethrocele, operation for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35590 Operation involving abdominal approach for repair of enterocele or suspension of vaginal vault or enterocele and suspension of vaginal vault (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35593 Vaginal repair of enterocele with or without repair of rectocele, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35576, 35580, 35584, 35590, 35657, 35673, 35750 or 35753 applies, and where on a previous occasion there had been performed surgery reflected by a procedure to which item 35576, 35580, 35584, 35590, 35657, 35673, 35750 or 35753 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 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, 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 35580, 35584, 35590, 35657, 35673, 35750 or 35753 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35593 Vaginal repair of enterocele with or without repair of rectocele, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35575, 35576, 35579, 35580, 35583, 35584, 35590, 35657 or 35673 applies, and where on a previous occasion there had been performed surgery reflected by a procedure to which item 35575, 35576, 35579, 35580, 35583, 35584, 35590, 35657 or 35673 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35595 Laparoscopic or abdominal pelvic floor repair incorporating the fixation of the uterosacral and cardinal ligaments to rectovaginal and pubocervical fascia for symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35596 Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not being a service to which item 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35597 Sacral colpopexy, laparoscopic or open procedure where graft or mesh secured to vault, anterior and posterior compartment and to sacrum for correction of symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 35599 STRESS INCONTINENCE, sling operation for, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies 01/05/2004 35599 Stress incontinence, sling operation forwith or without mesh or tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 35599 Stress incontinence, sling operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35600 Stress incontinence, vaginal procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35600 Stress incontinence, vaginal procedure for, with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35602 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; abdominal procedure, with or without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35602 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; abdominal procedure (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35605 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; vaginal procedure, with or without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Assist.) 01/05/2004 35605 Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; vaginal procedure (including aftercare) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35608 Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without dilatation of cervix (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 35612 Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35613 Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by vaginal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35614 Examination of lower genital tract by a Hinselmanntype 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.) 01/01/2014 35614 Examination of lower female genital tract by a Hinselmanntype 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.) 01/12/1991 35615 Vulva, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies 01/04/1992 35616 Endometrium, endoscopic examination of and ablation of, by microwave, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 35616 Endometrium, endoscopic examination of and ablation of, by microwave or thermal balloon or radiofrequency electrosurgery, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 35617 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 35617 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35618 Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35619 Cervix, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 35639, 35640 or 35643 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 35620 Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 35621 Cervix, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 35639, 35640 or 35643 applies 01/12/1991 35622 Endometrium, endoscopic ablation of, by laser or diathermy, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30390 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 35623 Hysteroscopic resection of myoma or uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 35623 Hysteroscopic resection of myoma, or myoma and uterine septum resection (where both are performed), followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 35624 Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding 01/12/1991 35625 ENDOMETRIUM, endoscopic ablation of, by laser or diathermy resection, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy or laparoscopy performed on the same day but excluding services covered by Item 30582 or 35637 01/04/1992 35625 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 01/07/1993 35625 Endometrium, endoscopic ablation of, by laser or diathermy, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30390 applies 01/11/1992 35626 HYSTEROSCOPY, including biopsy, for the investigation of suspected intrauterine pathology (with or without local anaesthetic), where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the practitioner who ordered the service is a member - not in association with Item 35630 01/04/1992 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 and including procedures to which item 35639, 35640 or 35643 applies, where performed 01/11/1992 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 01/11/1994 35627 HYSTEROSCOPY with dilatation of cervix performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility 01/04/1992 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, and including procedures to which item 35639, 35640 or 35643 applies, where performed (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 35627 Hysteroscopy with dilatation of the cervix performed in the operating theatre of a hospital - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35630 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 35627 HYSTEROSCOPY with dilatation of cervix under general anaesthesia 01/12/1991 35630 HYSTEROSCOPY, with or without endometrial biopsy, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility - not covered by Item 35626 and including procedures covered by Item 35639, 35640 or 35643 where performed 01/04/1992 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, and including procedures to which item 35639, 35640 or 35643 applies, where performed (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 35630 Hysteroscopy, with endometrial biopsy, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35627 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 35630 HYSTEROSCOPY with endometrial biopsy or suction curettage, or both 01/12/1991 35633 Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterisation (including for insertion of device for sterilisation) or removal of iud which cannot be removed by other means, 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 35633 Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterisation or removal of IUD which cannot be removed by other means, 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35634 Hysteroscopic resection of uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 35635 Hysteroscopy involving resection of the uterine septum (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 35636 Hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy where performed, under general anaesthesia involving either myomectomy or resection of uterine septum or both (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 35636 Hysteroscopy, involving resection of myoma, or resection of myoma and uterine septum (where both are performed) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 35636 Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy under general anaesthesia involving either myomectomy or resection of uterine septum, or both (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35637 LAPAROSCOPY, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or any other gynaecological procedure - one or more procedures with or without biopsy - not associated with Item 30582, 35687 or 35688 01/04/1992 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35637 Laparoscopy, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or similar procedure - 1 or more procedures with or without biopsy - not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure or hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 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 hours operating time, division of adhesions requiring more than 1 hours operating time or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 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 hours operating time, division of adhesions requiring more than 1 hours operating time or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea - not being a service associated with any other intraperitoneal procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 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 hours 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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 hours operating time, or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea - not being a service associated with any other intraperitoneal procedure except item 30393 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 35639 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 35639 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved dayhospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35640 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where performed (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 35640 Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilatation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage) under general anaesthesia or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital or approved dayhospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35641 Endometriosis level 4 or 5, laparoscopic resection of, involving any two of the following procedures, resection of the pelvic side wall including dissection of endometriosis or scar tissue from the ureter, resection of the Pouch of Douglas, resection of an ovarian endometrioma greater than 2 cms in diameter, dissection of bowel from uterus from the level of the endocervical junction or above: where the operating time exceeds 90 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 35641 Endometriosis level 4 or 5, laparoscopic resection of, involving any two of the following procedures, resection of the pelvic side wall with ureterolysis, resection of the Pouch of Douglas, resection of an ovarian endometrioma greater than 2 cms in diameter, dissection of bowel from uterus from the level of the endocervical junction or above: where the operating time exceeds 90 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/1994 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 (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35644 CERVIX, electrocoagulation diathermy with colposcopy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, not associated with Item 35647 01/04/1992 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.) 01/11/1992 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.) 01/04/1992 35646 CERVIX, colposcopy with radical diathermy of, with or without cervical biopsy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix 01/04/1992 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 35646 UTERUS COLPOSCOPY with cervical biopsy and radical diathermy of cervix 01/12/1991 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.) 01/04/1992 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.) 01/04/1992 35649 Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35652 Hysterectomy, abdominal, subtotal or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae 01/12/1991 35653 Hysterectomy, abdominal, sub total or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35656 Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not covered by item 35673 01/12/1991 35657 Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service to which item 35673 applies. note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 35657 Hysterectomy, vaginal, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service to which item 35673 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35658 Uterus (at least equivalent in size to a 10 week gravid uterus), debulking of, prior to vaginal removal at hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 35660 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with excision of ovarian, paraovarian, broad ligament or other adnexal cyst or mass, one or more, with conservation of the ovaries 01/12/1991 35661 Hysterectomy, abdominal, requiring extensive retroperitoneal dissection with or without exposure of 1 or both ureters, for the management of severe endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or benign pelvic tumours, with or without conservation of ovaries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35661 HYSTERECTOMY, ABDOMINAL, with excision of ovarian, paraovarian, broad ligament or other adnexal cyst or mass, one or more, with conservation of the ovaries 01/12/1991 35664 Radical hysterectomy with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any 1 or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35664 RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any one or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum 01/12/1991 35667 Radical hysterectomy without gland dissection (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any 1 or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 35667 RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY without gland dissection (with or without excision of uterine adnexae) for proven malignancy including excision of any one or more of parametrium, paracolpos, upper vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum 01/12/1991 35670 Hysterectomy, abdominal, with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35673 Hysterectomy, vaginal, (with or without uterine curettage) with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of ovarian cyst, 1 or more, 1 or both sides (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35674 Ultrasound guided needling and injection of ectopic pregnancy 01/07/1995 35676 Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35677 Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35678 Ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopic removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 35680 Bicornuate uterus, plastic reconstruction for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35683 Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35684 Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35687 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method. note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 35687 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35688 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 35688 Sterilisation by transection or resection of fallopian tubes, via abdominal or vaginal routes or via laparoscopy using diathermy or any other method (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35691 Sterilisation by interruption of fallopian tubes, when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explantory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 35691 Sterilisation by interruption of fallopian tubes when performed in conjunction with Caesarean section (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35694 Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35697 Microsurgical tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35700 Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 35700 Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35703 Hydrotubation of fallopian tubes as a nonrepetitive procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35706 Rubin test for patency of fallopian tubes (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35709 Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as a repetitive postoperative procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 35710 Falloposcopy, unilateral or bilateral, including hysteroscopy and tubal catheterization (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35712 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35713 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35716 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - 2 or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35717 Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst 2 or more such procedures, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35720 Radical or debulking operation for advanced gynaecological malignancy, with or without omentectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35723 Retroperitoneal lymph node biopsies from above the level of the aortic bifurcation, for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35726 Infracolic omentectomy with multiple peritoneal biopsies for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 35729 Ovarian transposition out of the pelvis, in conjunction with radical hysterectomy for invasive malignancy (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 35750 Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35753 Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy with one or more of the following procedures: salpingectomy, oophorectomy, excision of ovarian cyst or treatment of moderate endometriosis, one or both sides, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 35754 Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy which requires dissection of endometriosis, or other pathology, from the ureter, one or both sides, including any associated laparoscopy, including when performed with one 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 35756 Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, when procedure is completed by open hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 36500 Adrenal gland, excision of partial or total (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36502 Pelvic lymphadenectomy, open or laparoscopic, or both, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 36503 Renal transplant, not being a service to which item 36506 or 36509 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36506 Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together vascular anastomosis, including aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36509 Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together ureterovesical anastomosis, including aftercare (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36512 Donor nephrectomy (cadaver), one or both kidneys 01/12/1991 36515 Nephrectomy, complete (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36516 Nephrectomy, complete (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36519 Nephrectomy, complete, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36522 Nephrectomy, partial (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36525 Nephrectomy, partial, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36526 Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour less than 10cms in diameter, where performed if malignancy is clinically suspected but not confirmed by histopathological examination (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 36527 Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 10cms 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.) 01/05/2004 36528 Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour less than 10 cms in diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36528 Nephrectomy, radical, with enbloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36529 Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 10 cms or more in diameter, or complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36531 Nephroureterectomy, complete, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36532 Nephro-ureterectomy, for tumour, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36534 Kidney, fused, renal symphysiotomy for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36540 Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, through the same skin incision, for 1 or 2 stones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 36546 Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to urinary tract and posttreatment care for 3 days, including pretreatment consultations, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36549 Ureterolithotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36552 Nephrostomy or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36555 Nephropexy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36558 Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36561 Renal biopsy (closed) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36564 Pyeloplasty, (plastic reconstruction of the pelvi-ureteric junction) by open exposure, laparoscopy or laparoscopic assisted techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 36564 Pyeloplasty, by open exposure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36567 Pyeloplasty in a kidney that is congenitally abnormal in addition to the presence of PUJ obstruction, or in a solitary kidney, by open exposure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36567 Pyeloplasty in congenitally abnormal kidney or solitary kidney, by open exposure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36570 Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney, by open exposure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36573 Divided ureter, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36576 Kidney, exposure and exploration of, including repair or nephrectomy, for trauma, not being a service associated with any other procedure performed on the kidney, renal pelvis or renal pedicle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36579 Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with or without associated bladder repair, not being a service associated with a service to which item 37000 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36582 Ureter, replacement of, by bowel (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36585 Ureter, transplantation of, into skin (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36588 Ureter, reimplantation into bladder (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36591 Ureter, reimplantation into bladder with psoas hitch or Boari flap or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36594 Ureter, transplantation of, into intestine (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36597 Ureter, transplantation of, into another ureter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36600 Ureter, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36603 Ureters, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36604 Ureteric stent, passage of through percutaneous nephrostomy tube, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 36605 Ureteric stent, insertion of, with removal of calculus from: (a) the pelvicalyceal system; or (b) ureter; or (c) the pelvicalyceal system and ureter; through a nephrostomy tube using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 36606 Intestinal urinary reservoir, continent, formation of, including formation of nonreturn valves and implantation of ureters (1 or both) into reservoir (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36607 Ureteric stent insertion of, with baloon dilatation of: (a) the pelvicalyceal system; or (b) ureter; or (c) the pelvicalyceal system and ureter; through a nephrostomy tube using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 36608 Ureteric stent, exchange of, percutaneously through either the ileal conduit or bladder, using interventional imaging techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which items 36811 to 36854 apply (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 36609 Intestinal urinary conduit or ureterostomy, revision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36612 Ureter, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36615 Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of the ureter, for obstruction of the ureter, evident either radiologically or by proximal ureteric dilatation at operation, secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis, or similar condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36615 Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter, for retroperitoneal fibrosis, ovarian vein syndrome or similar condition (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36618 Reduction ureteroplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36621 Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36624 Nephrostomy, percutaneous, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 36624 Nephrostomy, percutaneous, including associated imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36627 Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with or without any 1 or more of; stone extraction, biopsy or diathermy, not being a service to which item 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36630 Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36627 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 36636 Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with incision of any 1 or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, being a service associated with a service to which item 36627, 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36639 Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with destruction and extraction of 1 or 2 stones using ultrasound or electrohydraulic shock waves or lasers (not being a service to which item 36645 or 36648 applies) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36642 Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36639 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36645 Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with removal or destruction of a stone greater than 3cm in any dimension, or for 3 or more stones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36648 Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36645 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36649 Nephrostomy drainage tube, exchange of - but not including imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 36650 Nephrostomy tube, removal of, if the ureter has been stented with a double j ureteric stent and that stent is left in place, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 36652 Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy, ureteric dilatation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803, 36812 or 36824 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36654 PYELOSCOPY, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone from the renal pelvis or calyces, or biopsy or diathermy of the renal pelvis or calyces 01/05/2001 36654 Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone from the renal pelvis or calyces, or biopsy or diathermy of the renal pelvis or calyces, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36656 applies to a procedure performed in the same collecting system (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 36656 PYELOSCOPY, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus extraction of 2 or more stones in the renal pelvis or calyces or destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy, or laser in the renal pelvis or calyces, with or without extraction of fragments 01/05/2001 36656 Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus extraction of 2 or more stones in the renal pelvis or calyces or destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy, or laser in the renal pelvis or calyces, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36654 applies to a procedure performed in the same collecting system (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 36657 This is a dummy item used for statistical item mapping purposes 01/04/2002 36658 Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal of pulse generator and leads 01/04/2002 36660 Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal and replacement of pulse generator 01/04/2002 36662 Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal and replacement of leads 01/04/2002 36663 Sacral nerve lead(s), percutaneous placement using fluoroscopic guidance (or open placement) and intraoperative test stimulation, to manage: a) detrusor overactivity; or b) non obstructive urinary retentionthat has been refractory to at least 12 months medical and conservative treatment in a patient 18 years of age older. (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 36664 Sacral nerve lead(s), percutaneous surgical repositioning of, using fluoroscopic guidance (or open surgical repositioning) and intraoperative test stimulation, to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, if inserted for the management of: a) detrusor overactivity; or b) non obstructive urinary retention that has been refractory to at least 12 months medical and conservative treatment in a patient 18 years of age older, not being a service to which item 36663 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 36665 Sacral nerve electrode or electrodes, management and adjustment of the pulse generator by a medical practitioner, to manage detrusor overactivity or non obstructive urinary retention – each day 01/05/2010 36666 Pulse generator, subcutaneous placement of, and placement and connection of extension wire(s) to sacral nerve electrode(s), for the management of a) detrusor overactivity; or b) non obstructive urinary retention that has been refractory to at least 12 months medical and conservative treatment in a patient 18 years of age older. (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 36667 Sacral nerve lead(s), removal of, if the lead was inserted to manage: a) detrusor overactivity; or b) non obstructive urinary retentionthat has been refractory to at least 12 months medical and conservative treatment in a patient 18 years of age older. (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 36668 Pulse generator, removal of, if the pulse generator was inserted to manage: a) detrusor overactivity; or b) non obstructive urinary retentionthat has been refractory to at least 12 months medical and conservative treatment in a patient 18 years of age older. (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2010 36800 Bladder, catheterisation of, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36803 Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one 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.) 01/12/1991 36806 Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or ureteric dilatation, plus one 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36806 Ureteroscopy being a service to which item 36803 applies, plus 1 or more of extraction of stone, biopsy or diathermy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36809 Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or ureteric dilatation, plus destruction of stone in the ureter with ultrasound, electrohydraulic or kinetic lithotripsy, or laser, with or without extraction of fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803 or 36812 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 36806, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies to a procedure performed on the same ureter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 36809 Ureteroscopy being a service to which item 36803 applies, plus destruction of stone with ultrasound, electrohydraulic shock waves, or laser, with extraction of fragments (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 36811 Cystoscopy with insertion of urethral prosthesis (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 36824 Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818 or 36821 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36825 Cystoscopy, with endoscopic incision of pelviureteric junction or ureteric stricture, including removal or replacement of ureteric stent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818, 36821, 36824, 36830 or 36833 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 36827 Cystoscopy, with controlled hydrodilatation of the bladder (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36830 Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36833 Cystoscopy with removal of ureteric stent or other foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 36833 Cystoscopy with removal of foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/2003 36836 Cystoscopy with biopsy of bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36830, 36839, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203, 37206 or 37215 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36839 Cystoscopy, with resection, diathermy or visual laser destruction of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder or prostate, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 36839 Cystoscopy with resection or diathermy of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder or prostate, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36840 Cystoscopy, with resection, diathermy or visual laser destruction of bladder tumour or other lesion of the bladder, not being a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 36842 Cystoscopy, with lavage of blood clots from bladder including any associated diathermy of prostate or bladder and not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36827 to 36863, 37203 or 37206 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 2cm in diameter (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 36845 Cystoscopy with diathermy or resection of multiple bladder tumours in more than 2 quadrants of the bladder or solitary tumour greater than 2cm in diameter (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36848 Cystoscopy with resection of ureterocele (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36851 Cystoscopy, with injection into bladder wall, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 or 18379 applies (H) (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 36851 Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36851 Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 applies (Anaes.) 27/11/2013 36854 Cystoscopy with endoscopic incision or resection of external sphincter, bladder neck or both (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36857 Endoscopic manipulation or extraction of ureteric calculus (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36860 Endoscopic examination of intestinal conduit or reservoir (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 36863 Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37000 Bladder, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37003 Bladder, repair of rupture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37004 Bladder, repair of rupture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37007 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 37011 Suprapubic stab cystotomy, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37200 to 37221 apply (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 37011 Suprapubic stab cystotomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37014 Bladder, total excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37017 Bladder tumours, suprapubic diathermy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37020 Bladder diverticulum, excision or obliteration of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37023 Vesical fistula, cutaneous, operation for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37026 Cutaneous vesicostomy, establishment of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37029 Vesicovaginal fistula, closure of by abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37032 Vesicovaginal fistula, closure of, synchronous combined approach, abdominal component, including aftercare (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37035 Vesicovaginal fistula, closure of, synchronous combined approach, vaginal component, including aftercare 01/12/1991 37038 Vesicointestinal fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37041 Bladder aspiration, by needle 01/12/1991 37042 Bladder stress incontinence, sling procedure for, using autologous fascial sling, including harvesting of sling, not being a service to which item 35599 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37042 Bladder stress incontinence, sling procedure for, using autologous fascial sling, with or without mesh, including harvesting of sling, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 or 35599 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 37043 Bladder stress incontinence, Stamey or similar type needle colposuspension, not being a service to which item 35599 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2004 37044 Bladder stress incontinence, suprapubic procedure for, e.g. Burch colposuspension, not being a service to which item 35599 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37045 Mitrofanoff continent valve, formation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 37045 Continent catheterisation bladder stomas (eg. mitrofanoff), formation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37047 Bladder enlargement using intestine (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37050 Bladder exstrophy closure, not involving sphincter reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37053 Bladder transection and re-anastomosis to trigone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37200 Prostatectomy, open (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 services to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37245, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37201 Prostate, transurethral radio-frequency needle ablation of the, with or without cystooscopy 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 services to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 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 services to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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 services to which item 36854, 37245, 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.) 01/05/2013 37202 Prostate, transurethral radio-frequency needle ablation of the, 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 services to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203,37207, 37201 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (ministerial determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 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 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 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, 37245, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37203 Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 37203 Prostatectomy (endoscopic), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 or which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 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, 37207 or 37245 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37206 Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy, and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203 or 37208 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 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, 37208 or which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 37206 Prostatectomy (endoscopic), 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 initial procedure which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37207 Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37245, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37207 Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37203, 37206, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 37207 Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 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 items 37201, 37203, 37207 or 37245 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37208 Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37203, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203 or 37207, which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 37208 Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37203, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by items 37201, 37203 or 37207 or which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/11/2002 37209 Prostate, and/or seminal vesicle/ampulla of vas, unilateral or bilateral, total excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item number 37210 or 37211 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37209 Prostate, total excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37210 Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and bladder neck reconstruction, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 37211 Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and bladder neck reconstruction, with pelvic lymphadenectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 37212 Prostate, open perineal biopsy or open drainage of abscess (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37215 Prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37217 Prostate, implantation of radio-opaque fiducial markers into the prostate gland or prostate surgical bed (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 37217 Prostate, implantation of gold fiducial markers into the prostate gland or prostate surgical bed (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 37218 Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into, excluding for insertion of radiopaque markers (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 37218 Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/1994 37219 Prostate, needle biopsy of, using 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.) 01/07/2012 37220 Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, urological component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stages t1 (clinically inapparent tumour not palpable or visible by imaging) or t2 (tumour confined within prostate), with a gleason score of less than or equal to 7 and a prostate specific antigen (psa) of less than or equal to 10ng/ml at the time of diagnosis. the procedure must be performed by a urologist at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and be associated with a service to which item 55603 applies. (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 37220 Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, urological component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stages t1, t2a or t2b, with a Gleason score of less than or equal to 6 and a prostate specific antigen (psa) of less than or equal to 10ng/ml at the time of diagnosis. The procedure must be performed by a urologist at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and be associated with a service to which item 55603 applies. (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 37220 Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, urological component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stages t1 (clinically inapparent tumour not palpable or visible by imaging) or t2 (tumour confined within prostate), with a Gleason score of less than or equal to 6 and a prostate specific antigen (psa) of less than or equal to 10ng/ml at the time of diagnosis. The procedure must be performed by a urologist at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and be associated with a service to which item 55603 applies. (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 37221 Prostatic abscess, endoscopic drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37222 This dummy item created on 5 march 2010 to facilitate the payment of benefits for item 37220 which should have had an (anaes.) attributed to it from 1 nov 2001 (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 37223 Prostatic coil, insertion of, under ultrasound control (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 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.) 01/05/2003 37225 This dummy item created on 5 march 2010 to facilitate the payment of benefits for item 37220 which should have had an (anaes.) attributed to it from 1 nov 2001 (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 37227 Prostate, transperineal insertion of catheters into, for high dose rate brachytherapy using ultrasound guidance including any associated cystoscopy. The procedure must be performed at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and be associated with a service to which item 15331 or 15332 applies. (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 37227 Prostate, transperineal insertion of catheters into, for high dose rate brachytherapy using ultrasound guidance including any associated cystoscopy. The procedure must be performed at an approved site in association with a radiation oncologist, and be associated with a service to which item 15327 or 15328 applies. (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 37230 Prostate, high-energy transurethral microwave thermotherapy of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy and including services to which item 36854, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 37233 Prostate, high-energy transurethral microwave thermotherapy of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy and including services to which item 36854, 37303, 37321 or 37324 applies, continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203, 37207, 37201, 37230 which had to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 37245 Prostate, endoscopic enucleation of, using high powered holmium:yag laser and an end-firing, non-contact fibre, with or without tissue morcellation, with or without cystoscopy and with or without urethroscopy, for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other than a service associated with a service to which item 36854, 37201, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321, or 37324 applies. (Anaes.) 01/03/2013 37245 Prostate, endoscopic enucleation of, using high powered holmium:yag laser and an end-firing, non-contact fibre, with or without tissue morcellation, cystoscopy or urethroscopy, for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and other than a service associated with a service to which item 36854, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37303, 37321, or 37324 applies. (Anaes.) 01/05/2013 37300 Urethral sounds, passage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37303 Urethral stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37306 Urethra, repair of rupture of distal section (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37309 Urethra, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37312 Urethral fistula, closure of 01/12/1991 37315 Urethroscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37318 Urethroscopy, with any 1 or more of - biopsy, diathermy, visual laser destruction of stone or removal of foreign body or stone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 37318 Urethroscopy, with any 1 or more of; biopsy, diathermy or removal of foreign body or stone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37321 Urethral meatotomy, external (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37324 Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, internal or external (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37327 Urethrotomy, optical, for urethral stricture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37330 Urethrectomy, partial or complete, for removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37333 Urethrovaginal fistula, closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37336 Urethrorectal fistula, closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37339 Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 37339 Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 or 18379 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 37339 Periurethral injection of Teflon, including urethroscopy and cystoscopy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37339 Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18375 applies (Anaes.) 27/11/2013 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 number 37341 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37341 Urethral sling, division or removal of, for urethral obstruction or erosion, following previous surgery for urinary incontinence, suprapubic or combined suprapubic/vaginal approach, not being a service associated with a service to which item number 37340 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37342 Urethroplasty single stage operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37345 Urethroplasty 2 stage operation first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37348 Urethroplasty 2 stage operation second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37351 Urethroplasty, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37354 Hypospadias, meatotomy and hemicircumcision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37357 Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement 01/12/1991 37360 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as a staged procedure, first stage 01/12/1991 37363 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as a staged procedure, second stage 01/12/1991 37366 Hypospadias or epispadias, with or without chordee, correction of, as 1 stage procedure, not being a service to which item 37357 applies 01/12/1991 37369 Urethra, excision of prolapse of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37372 Urethral diverticulum, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37375 Urethral sphincter, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37378 Urethra, operation for correction of male urinary incontinence, not being a service to which item 37381 or 37390 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37381 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, perineal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37384 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37387 Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of pressure regulating balloon and pump (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37390 Artificial urinary sphincter, revision or removal of, with or without replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37393 Priapism, decompression by glanular stab caverno-sospongiosum shunt or penile aspiration with or without lavage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37396 Priapism, shunt operation for, not being a service to which item 37393 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37399 Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy 01/12/1991 37402 Penis, partial amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37405 Penis, complete or radical amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37408 Penis, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37411 Penis, repair of avulsion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37414 Penis, injection of, for investigation or treatment of impotence, priapism or Peyronie's plaque 01/12/1991 37415 Penis, injection of, for the investigation and treatment of impotence - 2 services only in a period of 36 consecutive months 01/07/1996 37417 Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37418 Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without grafting, involving mobilization of the urethra (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 37420 Penis, surgery to inhibit rapid penile drainage causing impotence, by ligation of veins deep to Buck's fascia including 1 or more deep cavernosal veins, with or without pharmacological erection test (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37423 Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37426 Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of, into 1 or both corpora (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37429 Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of pump and pressure regulating reservoir (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37432 Penis, artificial erection device, complete or partial revision or removal of components, with or without replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37435 Penis, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37438 Scrotum, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37441 Penis erection test for hypospadias and chordee when performed under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure 01/12/1991 37444 Ureterolithotomy complicated by previous surgery at the same site of the same ureter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37600 Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37601 Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/2002 37604 Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37605 Transcutaneous sperm retrieval, unilateral, from either the testis or the epididymis, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in a man with male factor infertility, excluding a service to which item 13218 applies. (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 37605 Transcutaneous sperm retrieval, unilateral, from either the testis or the epididymis, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, for male factor infertility, excluding a service to which item 13218 applies. (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 37606 Open surgical sperm retrieval, unilateral, including the exploration of scrotal contents, with our without biopsy, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in a man with male factor infertility, performed in a hospital, excluding a service to which item 13218 or 37604 applies. (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 37606 Open surgical sperm retrieval, unilateral, including the exploration of scrotal contents, with our without biopsy, for the purposes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, for male factor infertility, performed in a hospital, excluding a service to which item 13218 or 37604 applies. (Anaes.) 01/07/2013 37607 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36528 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37610 Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36528 applies, following previous similar retroperitoneal dissection, retroperitoneal irradiation or chemotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37613 Epididymectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37616 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous elective sterilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 37616 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2008 37616 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 37616 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37619 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, for other than reversal of previous elective sterilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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.) 01/05/2002 37619 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for IVF (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2008 37619 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, for other than reversal of previous sterilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 37619 Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 37622 Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 37622 Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37623 Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation procedures on minors. Medicare benefits are not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 37623 Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 37800 Patent urachus, excision of, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37800 Patent urachus, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37801 Patent urachus, excision of, when performed on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37803 Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37806 applies, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37803 Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37806 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37804 Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37807 applies, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37806 Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37806 Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37807 Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37809 Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37809 Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37810 Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37812 Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37803, 37806 and 37809 applies, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37812 Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37803 to 37809 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37813 Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37804, 37807 and 37810 applies, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37815 Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 37815 Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 37816 Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 37818 Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37818 Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37819 Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37821 Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37821 Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37822 Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37824 Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37824 Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37825 Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37827 Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37827 Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37828 Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37830 Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37830 Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 37831 Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage, on a person under 10 years of age. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 37833 Hypospadias, repair of post-operative urethral fistula, on a person 10 years of age or over. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37833 Hypospadias, repair of post operative urethral fistula (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37834 Hypospadias, repair of post-operative urethral fistula, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 37836 Epispadias, staged repair, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37839 Epispadias, staged repair, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37842 Exstrophy of bladder or epispadias, secondary repair with bladder neck tightening, with or without ureteric reimplantation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37845 Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with or without endoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37848 Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with endoscopy and vaginoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37851 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, mixed gonadal dysgenesis or similar condition, vaginoplasty for, with or without endoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 37854 Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 38200 Right heart catheterisation,, with any one or more of the following: fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement by any method, shunt detection or exercise stress test (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 38200 Right heart catheterisation, including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38203 Left heart catheterisation by percutaneous arterial puncture, arteriotomy or percutaneous left ventri cular puncture with any one or more of the following fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt detection or exercise stress test (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 38203 Left heart catheterisation by percutaneous arterial puncture, arteriotomy or percutaneous left ventri cular puncture including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38206 Right heart catheterisation with left heart catheterisation via the right heart or by any other procedure with any one or more of the following: fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt detection or exercise stress test (Anaes.) 01/05/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 38209 Cardiac electrophysiological study up to and including 3 catheter investigation of any 1 or more of syncope, atrioventricular 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.) 01/11/1996 38209 Cardiac electrophysiological study up to and including 3 catheter investigation of any 1 or more of syncope, atrioventricular conduction, sinus node function or simple ventricular tachycardia studies, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38212 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38212 Cardiac electrophysiological study 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia investigation; or complex ventricular tachycardia investigation involving multiple ventricular tachycardia inductions, or multiple catheter mapping, or acute intravenous antiarrhythmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or catheter ablation to intentionally induce complete AV block; or intraoperative mapping; or electrophysiological services during defibrillator implantation or testing not being a service associated with a service to which item 38209 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 38212 Cardiac electrophysiological study 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia investigation; or complex tachycardia inductions, or multiple catheter mapping, or acute intravenous antiarrhythmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or catheter ablation to intentionally induce complete AV block; or intraoperative mapping; or electrophysiological services during defibrillator implantation or testing not being a service associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38213 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 38212 Cardiac electrophysiological study 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia investigation; or complex ventricular tachycardia investigation involving multiple ventricular tachycardia inductions, or multiple catheter mapping, or acute intravenous antiarrhythmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or catheter ablation; or intraoperative mapping; or electrophysiological services during defibrillator implantation or testing not being a service associated with a service to which item 38209 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1996 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.) 01/05/2002 38215 Selective coronary angiography placement of catheters and injection of opaque material (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 38215 Selective coronary arteriography placement of catheters and injection of opaque material (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/2002 38218 Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both, or aortography (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 38218 Selective coronary arteriography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left heart catheterisation or both (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38220 Selective coronary graft angiography placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft(s) 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 (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 38220 Placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft(s) attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 38221 Intra-aortic balloon for counterpulsation, operation for insertion by arteriotomy, or removal and arterioplasty (excluding repair by patch graft) 01/12/1991 38222 Selective coronary graft angiography, placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one 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.) 01/05/2002 38222 Placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one or more coronary arteries (irrespective of the number of grafts) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 38224 Permanent internal pacemaker and myocardial electrodes, insertion or replacement of by thoracotomy 01/12/1991 38225 Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft(s) 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.) 01/05/2002 38227 Permanent transvenous electrode, insertion or replacement of 01/12/1991 38228 Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one 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.) 01/05/2002 38230 Permanent pacemaker, insertion or replacement of 01/12/1991 38231 Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries and placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into the free coronary graft(s) attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts), and placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one 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.) 01/05/2002 38233 Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of 01/12/1991 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 catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft(s) 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.) 01/05/2002 38236 Open heart surgery for congenital heart disease in children up to two years, excluding patent ductus arteriosus 01/12/1991 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 catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one 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.) 01/05/2002 38239 Open heart surgery for single valve replacement, atrial septal defect, pulmonary valvotomy, congenital heart disease (not covered by item 38236) or any other open heart operation not covered by any other item in this Group 01/12/1991 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 catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free coronary graft(s) attached to the aorta (irrespective of the number of grafts) and placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct internal mammary artery graft(s) to one 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.) 01/05/2002 38241 Use of a coronary pressure wire during selective coronary angiography to measure fractional flow reserve (ffr) and coronary flow reserve (cfr) in one or more intermediate coronary artery or graft lesions (stenosis of 30-70%), to determine whether revascularisation should be performed where previous stress testing has either not been performed or the results are inconlclusive (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 38242 Open heart surgery on more than one valve or involving more than one chamber 01/12/1991 38243 Placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into any coronary vessel(s) or graft(s) prior to any coronary interventional procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38246 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 38245 Coronary artery or arteries, direct surgery to, employing cardiopulmonary bypass 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/2002 38250 Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38253 Permanent pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 38253 Permanent pacemaker, insertion or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38256 Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38259 Permanent dual chamber transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 38259 Permanent dual chamber transvenous electrodes, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38270 Balloon valvuloplasty or septostomy, including cardiac catheterisations before and after balloon dilatation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 38270 Balloon valvuloplasty or isolated atrial septostomy, including cardiac catheterisations before and after balloon dilatation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 38272 Atrial septal defect closure, with septal occluder or other similar device, by transcatheter approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38273 Patent ductus arteriosus, transcatheter closure of, including cardiac catheterisation and any imaging associated with the service (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 38274 Ventricular septal defect, transcatheter closure of, with imaging and cardiac catheterisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 38275 Myocardial biopsy, by cardiac catheterisation (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 38278 Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 38281 Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 38281 Permanent pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 38284 Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 38285 Implantable ecg loop recorder, insertion of, for diagnosis of primary disorder in patients with recurrent unexplained syncope where: - a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and - a neurogenic cause is not suspected; and - it has been determined that the patient does not have structural heart disease associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death. including initial programming and testing, as an admitted patient in an approved hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 38286 Implantable ecg loop recorder, removal of, as an admitted patient in an approved hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 38287 Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38290 Ablation of arrhythmia circuits or foci, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38293 Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies performed on the same day (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38300 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38303 Transluminal balloon angioplasty of more than 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38306 Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38306 Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding aftertransluminal insertion of stent or stents into 1 occlusional site, including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding aftercare care (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38309 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion where:- no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38312 Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with insertion of 1 or more stents, where no lesion of the coronary artery has been stented; and each lesion of the coronary artery is complex and heavily calcified; and balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38315 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no stent insertion where:- no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable; excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38318 "Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty, with insertion of 1 or more stents, where:- no lesion of the coronary arteries has been stented; and- each lesion of the coronary arteries is complex and heavily calcified; and- balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not suitable,excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38321 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery; - balloon angioplasty using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38324 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery; balloon angioplasty intravascular ultrasound using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38327 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery; balloon angioplasty percutaneous transluminal rotational artherectomy using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38330 "Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, catheterisation for, including in the same artery; balloon angioplasty percutaneous transluminal rotational artherectomy- intravascular ultrasound using automated intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, 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 associated with a service to which item 15360, 15363 or 15541 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)" 01/11/2005 38350 Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38350 Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.) 01/11/2010 38353 Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of, not for cardiac resynchronisation therapy (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 38353 Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38353 Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of, not for cardiac resynchronisation therapy, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.) 01/11/2010 38356 Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38356 Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.) 01/11/2010 38358 Extraction of chronically implanted transvenous pacing or defibrillator lead or leads, by percutaneous method where the leads have been in situ for greater than six months and require removal with locking stylets, snares and/or extraction sheaths in a facility where cardiac surgery is available, in association with item 61109 or 60509 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38359 Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38362 Intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous insertion of (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38365 Permanent cardiac syncronisation device, insertion, removal or replacement of, for patients who have moderate to severe chronic heart failure (nyha class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy and who meet all of the following criteria: - sinus rhythm - a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35% - a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120ms. (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 38365 Permanent cardiac synchronisation device (including a cardiac synchronisation device that is capable of defibrillation), insertion, removal or replacement of, for a patient who: (a) has: (i) moderate to severe chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and (iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120 ms; or (b) satisfied the requirements mentioned in paragraph (a) immediately before the insertion of a cardiac resynchronisation therapy device and transvenous left ventricle electrode (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 38368 Permanent transvenous left ventricular electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of through the coronary sinus, for the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy, for patients who have moderate to severe chronic heart failure (nyha class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy and who meet all of the following criteria: - sinus rhythm - a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35% - a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120ms. Where the service includes right heart catheterisation and any associated venogram of left ventricular veins. Not being a service associated with a service to which items 38200 and 35200 apply (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 38368 Permanent transvenous left ventricular electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of through the coronary sinus, for the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy, including right heart catheterisation and any associated venogram of left ventricular veins, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35200 or 38200 applies, for a patient who: (a) has: (i) moderate to severe chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and(iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120 ms; or (b) has: (i) mild chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class ii) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and(iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 150 ms; or (c) satisfied the requirements mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) immediately before the insertion of a cardiac resynchronisation therapy device and transvenous left ventricle electrode (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 38371 Permanent cardiac synchronisation device capable of defibrillation, insertion, removal or replacement of, for a patient who:(a) has:(i) moderate to severe chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and (iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120 ms; or (b) has:(i) mild chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class ii) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and(iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 150 ms (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 38371 Permanent cardiac synchronisation device capable of defibrillation, insertion, removal or replacement of, for patients who have moderate to severe chronic heart failure (nyha class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy who meet all of the following criteria: - sinus rhythm - a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35% - a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120ms. (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 38384 Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation electrodes for, primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in: - patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 30% at least one month after a myocardial infarct when the patient has received optimised medical therapy; or - patients with chronic heart failure associated with mild to moderate symptoms (nyha ii and iii) and a left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 35% when the patient has received optimised medical therapy. not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38387 Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of for, primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in: - patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 30% at least one month after a myocardial infarct when the patient has received optimised medical therapy; or - patients with chronic heart failure associated with mild to moderate symptoms (nyha ii and iii) and a left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 35% when the patient has received optimised medical therapy. not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies, not for defibrillators capable of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38390 Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation electrodes for - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38390 Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation electrodes for - not for patients with heart failure or as primary prevention for tachycardia arrhythmias. Not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38393 AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATOR GENERATOR, insertion or replacement of - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies, not for defibrillators capable of cardiac resynchronisation therapy 01/05/2006 38393 Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38393 Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of for - not for patients with heart failure or as primary prevention for tachycardia arrhythmias. Not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38400 Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38403 applies 01/12/1991 38403 Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample 01/12/1991 38406 Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38409 Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38410 Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis and not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38412 Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 38415 Empyema, radical operation for, involving resection of rib (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38418 Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38421 Thoracotomy, with pulmonary decortication (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38424 Thoracotomy, with pleurectomy or pleurodesis, or enucleation of hydatid cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38427 Thoracoplasty (complete) - 3 or more ribs (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38427 THORACOPLASTY (COMPLETE) 01/12/1991 38430 Thoracoplasty (in stages) each stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38432 Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of 01/11/1992 38433 Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, radical correction of 01/12/1991 38434 Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis of 01/11/1992 38436 Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, including insertion of intercostal catheter where necessary, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 38436 Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, including insertion of intercostal catheter, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38436 THORACOSCOPY, with or without division of pleural adhesions 01/12/1991 38438 Pneumonectomy or lobectomy or segmentectomy not being a service associated with a service to which Item 38418 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 38438 Pneumonectomy or lobectomy or segmentectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38439 Pneumonectomy or lobectomy 01/12/1991 38440 Lung, wedge resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38441 Radical lobectomy or pneumonectomy including resection of chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium, or formal mediastinal node dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38442 Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction 01/11/1992 38442 OESOPHAGECTOMY, with direct anastomosis OR WITH STOMACH TRANSPOSITION 01/12/1991 38445 Oesophagectomy with interposition of small or large bowel 01/12/1991 38446 Thoracotomy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38447 Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38448 Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 38449 Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38450 Pericardium, transthoracic drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38450 Pericardium, transthoracic open surgical drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38451 Pericardium, transthoracic drainage of (other than for treatment of constrictive pericarditis) 01/12/1991 38452 Pericardium, sub-xyphoid drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38453 Tracheal excision and repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38454 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 01/12/1991 38455 Tracheal excision and repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38456 Intrathoracic operation on heart, lungs, great vessels, bronchial tree, oesophagus or mediastinum, or on more than 1 of those organs, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38457 Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38458 Pectus excavatum, repair of, with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38460 Sternal wires or wires, removal of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38462 Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38464 Sternotomy wound, debridement of, involving curettage of infected bone with or without removal of wires but not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38466 Sternum, reoperation on, for dehiscence or infection involving reopening of the mediastinum, with or without rewiring (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38468 Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps or greater omentum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38469 Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps and greater omentum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38470 Permanent myocardial electrode, insertion of, by thoracotomy or sternotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 38470 Permanent myocardial electrode, insertion of, by thoracotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38473 Permanent pacemaker electrode, insertion by sub-xyphoid approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38473 Permanent pacemaker electrode, insertion by open surgical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 38475 Valve annuloplasty without insertion of ring, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38480 or 38481 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38476 Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion of 01/11/1992 38477 Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring not being a service to which item 38478 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38478 Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring performed in conjunction with item 38480 or 38481 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38479 Permanent pacemaker, insertion or replacement of 01/11/1992 38480 Valve repair, 1 leaflet (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38481 Valve repair, 2 or more leaflets (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38482 Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of 01/11/1992 38483 Aortic valve leaflet or leaflets, decalcification of, not being a service to which item 38475, 38477, 38480, 38481, 38488 or 38489 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38485 Permanent dual chamber transvenous electrodes, insertion of 01/11/1992 38485 Mitral annulus, reconstruction of, after decalcification, when performed in association with valve surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38486 Aortic valve, decalcification of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38487 Mitral valve, open valvotomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38488 Valve replacement with bioprosthesis, mechanical prosthesis or unstented xenograft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38488 Valve replacement with bioprosthesis or mechanical prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38489 Valve replacement with allograft (subcoronary or cylindrical implant), or unstented xenograft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38490 Sub-valvular structures, reconstruction and re-implantation of, associated with mitral and tricuspid valve replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38491 Valve replacement with allograft or unstented xenograft 01/11/1992 38492 Valve replacement with allograft, subcoronary or cylindrical implant (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 38493 Operative management of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1998 38494 Valve, repair of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38496 Artery harvesting (other than internal mammary), for coronary artery bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38497 Coronary artery bypass using saphenous vein graft or grafts only (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38497 Coronary artery bypass using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including harvesting of graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 38497 Coronary artery bypass using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including harvesting of vein graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 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 asociated with a service to which item 38498, 38500, 38501, 38503 or 38504 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 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 via 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 items 38497, 38500, 38501, 38503, 38504 or 38600 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 38500 Coronary artery bypass using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38500 Coronary artery bypass using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 38500 Coronary artery bypass using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 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 items 38497, 38498, 38501, 38503 or 38504 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 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 via 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 items 38497, 38498, 38500, 38503, 38504 or 38600 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 38503 Coronary artery bypass using 2 or more arterial grafts, with or without vein graft or grafts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38503 Coronary artery bypass using 2 or more arterial grafts, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 38503 Coronary artery bypass using 2 or more arterial grafts, with or without vein graft or grafts, including harvesting of internal mammary artery or vein graft material where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 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 items 38497, 38498, 38500, 38501 or 38504 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 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 via 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 items 38497, 38498, 38500, 38501, 38503 or 38600 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 38505 Coronary endarterectomy, by open operation, including repair with 1 or more patch grafts, each vessel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38506 Left ventricular aneurysmectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38506 Left ventricular aneurysm, plication of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38507 Left ventricular aneurysm resection with primary repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38508 Left ventricular aneurysm resection with patch reconstruction of the left ventricle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38509 Ischaemic ventricular septal rupture, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38512 Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving 1 atrial chamber only (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38515 Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving both atrial chambers and including curative surgery for atrial fibrillation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38518 Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38521 Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation electrode for - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38524 Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38524 Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38530 Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38533 Ablation of arrhythmia circuits or foci, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38536 Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies performed on the same day (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38550 Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38553 Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38556 Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38559 Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary artery implantation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38562 Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38565 Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation of coronary arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38568 Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38568 Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endvascular means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 38571 Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, using shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38572 Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, in conjunction with procedures on the thoracic aorta (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38573 Operative management of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38574 Deep hypothermia with circulatory arrest, in conjunction with open heart surgery (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38574 Deep hypothermia with cardiac arrest, in conjunction with open heart surgery (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38577 Cannulation for, and supervision and monitoring of, the administration of retrograde cerebral perfusion during deep hypothermic arrest (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38588 Cannulation of the coronary sinus for, and supervision of, the retrograde administration of blood or crystalloid for cardioplegia, including pressure monitoring (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38600 Central cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38603 Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38603 Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary artery bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38606 Intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous insertion of (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38609 Intra-aortic balloon pump, insertion of, by arteriotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38609 Intra-aortic balloon pump, insertion by femoral arteriotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38612 Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by direct suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38612 Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal with closure of femoral artery by direct suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38613 Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by patch graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 38615 Left or right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38615 Insertion of a left or right ventricular assist device, for use as:(a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks;not being a service associated with the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of patients with heart failure who are not expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 38618 Left and right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38618 Insertion of a left and right ventricular assist device, for use as:(a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks;not being a service associated with the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of patients with heart failure who are not expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 38621 Left or right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38624 Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38627 Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 38637 Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38640 Re-operation via median sternotomy, for any procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38640 Re-operation via median sternotomy, for any procedure, including any divisions of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions is 45 minutes or less (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 38643 Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38647 Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of extensive adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 2 hours (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38650 Myomectomy or myotomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38653 Open heart surgery, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38654 Permanent left ventricular electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of via open thoracotomy, for the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy, for patients who have moderate to severe chronic heart failure (nyha class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy and who meet all of the following criteria: - sinus rhythm - a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35% - a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120ms. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2006 38654 Permanent left ventricular electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of via open thoracotomy, for the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy, for a patient who:(a) has:(i) moderate to severe chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class iii or iv) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and (iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 120 ms; or(b) has:(i) mild chronic heart failure (new york heart association (nyha) class ii) despite optimised medical therapy; and (ii) sinus rhythm; and (iii) a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35%; and (iv) a qrs duration greater than or equal to 150 ms; or (c) satisfied the requirements mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) immediately before the insertion of a cardiac resynchronisation therapy device and transvenous left ventricle electrode (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 38656 Thoracotomy or median sternotomy for post-operative bleeding (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 38659 Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38662 Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of extensive adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 2 hours (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38670 Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the artrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38673 Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38677 Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38680 Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 38700 Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38700 Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38703 Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38703 Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38706 Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38706 Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38709 Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38709 Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38712 Aortic interruption, repair of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38712 Aortic interruption, repair of, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38715 Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38715 Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38718 Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38718 Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38721 Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38721 Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38724 Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38724 Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38727 Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to which item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38727 Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, not covered by items 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38730 Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to which item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38730 Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, not covered by items 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38733 Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38733 Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38736 Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38736 Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38739 Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38739 Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38742 Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2002 38742 Atrial septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38742 Atrial septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38743 Atrial septal defect closure, with septal occluder or other similar device, by transcatheter approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 38745 Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38745 Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38748 Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38748 Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38751 Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38751 Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 38751 Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38754 Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38754 Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38757 Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38757 Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38760 Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38760 Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38763 Ventricular myectomy, for relief of ventricular obstruction, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38763 Ventricular myectomy, for relief of ventricular obstruction, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38766 Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 38766 Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Ministerial Determination) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 38800 Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38803 applies 01/11/2005 38803 Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample 01/11/2005 38806 Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38809 Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis and not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 38812 Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 39000 Lumbar puncture (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 39000 Lumbar puncture, or spinal or epidural injection not being a service to which item 18200 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39003 Cisternal puncture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39006 Ventricular puncture (not including burr-hole) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39009 Subdural haemorrhage, tap for, each tap (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39012 Burr-hole, single, preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose - not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 39015 Ventricular reservoir, external ventricular drain or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of - including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39015 Ventricular reservoir or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of - including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39018 Cerebrospinal fluid reservoir, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39100 Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39103 Intrathecal injection of alcohol or phenol 01/12/1991 39106 Neurectomy, intracranial, for trigeminal neuralgia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39109 Trigeminal gangliotomy by radiofrequency, balloon or glycerol (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39112 Cranial nerve, intracranial decompression of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 39115 Percutaneous neurotomy of posterior divisions of spinal nerves by any method on 1 or more occasions within a 30 day period, including any spinal, epidural or regional nerve block given at the time of such neurotomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39118 Percutaneous neurotomy for facet joint denervation by radio-frequency probe or cryoprobe using radiological imaging control (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39121 Percutaneous cordotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39124 Cordotomy or myelotomy, partial or total laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 39124 Cordotomy or myelotomy, laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39125 Intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion or replacement of, and connection to a subcutaneous implanted infusion pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 39125 Spinal catheter, insertion of - for an automated infusion device (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39126 Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation or replacement of, and connection of the pump to an intrathecal or epidural catheter, and filling of reservoir with a therapeutic agent or agents, with or without programming the pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 39126 Automated subcutaneous infusion device, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39127 Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter, insertion of, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 39127 Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter for pain, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39128 Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation of, and intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion of, and connection of pump to catheter, and filling of reservoir with a therapeutic agent or agents, with or without programming the pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2005 39128 Automated subcutaneous infusion device and spinal catheter, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39130 Percutaneous epidural electrode, insertion of 1 or more of - for spinal stimulation (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 39130 Percutaneous epidural implant for pain, insertion of (1 or 2 stages), not involving laminectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39131 Percutaneous epidural electrodes, management, adjustment, electronic programming and trial of stimulation of, by a medical practitioner - each day 01/07/1993 39131 Electrodes, epidural or peripheral nerve, management of patient and adjustment or reprogramming of neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris - each day 01/11/2004 39133 Removal of subcutaneously implanted infusion pump or removal or repositioning of intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 39133 Spinal infusion device, revision of (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 39133 Epidural stimulator or intrathecal infusion device, revision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39134 Spinal neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator, subcutaneous placement of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39134 Spinal neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator, subcutaneous placement of, not being a service associated with deep brain stimulation for parkinson's disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 39136 Percutaneous epidural implant for management of pain, removal of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 39136 Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 39136 Percutaneous epidural implant for pain, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39137 Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, surgical repositioning to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, including intraoperative test stimulation, not being a service to which item 39130, 39138 or 39139 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 39138 Peripheral nerve lead, surgical placement of one or more, including intraoperative test stimulation, for chronic intractperipheral nerve lead, surgical placement of one or more, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris able neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 39138 Peripheral nerve lead, surgical 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 39139 Epidural electrode for management of pain, insertion of 1 or more of by laminectomy, including implantation of pulse generator (1 or 2 stages) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39139 Epidural electrode for management of pain, insertion of 1 or more of by partial or total laminectomy, including implantation of pulse generator (1 or 2 stages) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 39139 Epidural implant for pain, laminectomy and insertion of, including implantation of pulse generator (1 or 2 stages) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39140 Epidural catheter, insertion of, under imaging control, with epidurogram and epidural therapeutic injection for lysis of adhesions (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 39300 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39303 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39306 Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39309 Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39312 Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39315 Nerve trunk, nerve graft to, (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39318 Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39321 Nerve, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39323 Percutaneous neurotomy by cryoneurotomy or radiofrequency lesion generator, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39323 Percutaneous neurotomy by cryotherapy or radiofrequency lesion generator, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 39324 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, by open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39324 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39327 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve, by open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39327 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral or cranial nerve, by open operation, not being a service to which item 41575, 41576, 41578 or 41579 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 39327 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39330 Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 39312 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39331 Carpal tunnel release (division of transverse carpal ligament), by any method (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 39333 Brachial plexus, exploration of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39500 Vestibular nerve, section of, via posterior fossa (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39503 Facio-hypoglossal nerve or facio-accessory nerve, anastomosis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39600 Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for - including burr-holes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39603 Intracranial haemorrhage, osteoplastic craniotomy or extensive craniectomy and removal of haematoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39606 Fractured skull, depressed or comminuted, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39609 Fractured skull, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39612 Fractured skull, compound, depressed or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39612 Fractured skull, compound or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39615 Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, repair of by cranioplasty or endoscopic approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 39615 Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, cranioplasty and repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39640 Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy, radical excision of the skull base, and dural repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 39642 TUMOUR INVOLVING ANTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for clearance of paranasal sinus extension (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon 01/07/1995 39642 Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for clearance of paranasal sinus extension, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39644 Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for clearance of paranasal sinus extension (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, co-surgeon 01/07/1995 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), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon 01/07/1995 39646 Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy and radical clearance of paranasal sinus and orbital fossa extensions, with intracranial decompression of the optic nerve, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39648 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), conjoint surgery, co-surgeon 01/07/1995 39650 TUMOUR INVOLVING INFRA-TEMPORAL FOSSA, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision, with division and reconstruction of zygomatic arch, and disarticulation of temporo-mandibular joint and complete facial nerve mobilisation (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon 01/07/1995 39650 Tumour involving middle cranial fossa and infra-temporal fossa, removal of, craniotomy and radical or sub-total radical excision, with division and reconstruction of zygomatic arch, (intracranial procedure) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39652 Tumour involving infra-temporal fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision, with division and reconstruction of zygomatic arch, and disarticulation of temporo-mandibular joint and complete facial nerve mobilisation (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, co-surgeon 01/07/1995 39653 Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision (intracranial procedure), not being a service to which item 39654 or 39656 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39654 PETRO-CLIVAL AND CLIVAL TUMOUR, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical excision (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon 01/07/1995 39654 Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39656 PETRO-CLIVAL AND CLIVAL TUMOUR, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical excision, (intracranial procedure) conjoint surgery, co-surgeon 01/07/1995 39656 Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39658 TUMOUR INVOLVING THE CLIVUS, radical excision of, involving transoral approach and division of palate 01/07/1995 39658 Tumour involving the clivus, radical or sub-total radical excision of, involving transoral or transmaxillary approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39660 TUMOUR OR VASCULAR LESION OF CAVERNOUS SINUS, radical excision of, involving craniotomy with or without carotid artery exposure 01/07/1995 39660 Tumour or vascular lesion of cavernous sinus, radical excision of, involving craniotomy with or without intracranial carotid artery exposure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 39662 Tumour or vascular lesion of foramen magnum, radical excision of, via transcondylar or far lateral suboccipital approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 39700 Skull tumour, benign or malignant, excision of, excluding cranioplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39703 Intracranial tumour, cyst or other brain tissue, burr-hole and biopsy of, or drainage of, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39703 Intracranial tumour or cyst, burr-hole and biopsy of, or drainage of, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39706 Intracranial tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap or biopsy and decompression of via osteoplastic flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39715 Pituitary tumour, removal of, by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 39715 Pituitary tumour, hypophysectomy or removal of by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39718 Arachnoidal cyst, craniotomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39721 Craniotomy, involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39800 Aneurysm, clipping or reinforcement of sac (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39803 Intracranial arteriovenous malformation, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39806 Aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39809 Arteriovenous malformation, craniotomy and direct embolisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 39812 Intracranial aneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, ligation of cervical vessel or vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39815 Carotid-cavernous fistula, obliteration of - combined cervical and intracranial procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39818 Extracranial to intracranial bypass using superficial temporal artery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 39818 Extracranial to intracranial bypass using superficial temporal artery or saphenous vein graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39821 Extracranial to intracranial bypass using saphenous vein graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 39900 Intracranial infection, drainage of, via burr-hole - including burr-hole (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39903 Intracranial abscess, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 39906 Osteomyelitis of skull or removal of infected bone flap, craniectomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40000 Ventriculo-cisternostomy (Torkildsen's operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40003 Cranial or cisternal shunt diversion, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40006 Lumbar shunt diversion, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40009 Cranial, cisternal or lumbar shunt, revision or removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40012 Third ventriculostomy (open or endoscopic) with or without endoscopic septum pellucidotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40012 Third ventriculostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40015 Subtemporal decompression (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40018 Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 40100 Meningocele, excision and closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40103 Myelomeningocele, excision and closure of, including skin flaps or Z plasty where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40106 Arnold-Chiari malformation, decompression of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40109 Encephalocoele, excision and closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40112 Tethered cord, release of, including lipomeningocele or diastematomyelia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40115 Craniostenosis, operation for - single suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40118 Craniostenosis, operation for - more than 1 suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40300 Intervertebral disc or discs, laminectomy for removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 40300 Intervertebral disc or discs, partial or total laminectomy for removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40300 Intervertebral disc or discs, laminectomy for exploration or removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40301 Intervertebral disc or discs, microsurgical discectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 40303 Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, or both, laminectomy for - 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 40303 Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, or both, partial or total laminectomy for - 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40303 Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, laminectomy for - 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40306 Spinal stenosis, laminectomy for, involving more than 1 vertebral interspace (disc level) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 40306 Spinal stenosis, partial or total laminectomy for, involving more than 1 vertebral interspace (disc level) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40306 Spinal canal stenosis, laminectomy (multi-level), for treatment of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40309 Extradural tumour or abscess, partial or total laminectomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40309 Extradural tumour or abscess, laminectomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40312 Intradural lesion, partial or total laminectomy for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40312 Intradural lesion, laminectomy for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40315 Craniocervical junction lesion, transoral approach for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40316 Odontoid screw fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40318 Intramedullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation, partial or total laminectomy and radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40318 Intramedullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation, laminectomy and radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40321 Posterior spinal fusion, not being a service to which items 40324 and 40327 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40324 Partial or total laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together – laminectomy, including aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40324 Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together - laminectomy, including aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40327 Partial or total laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together – posterior fusion, including aftercare (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40327 Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating together - posterior fusion, including aftercare (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40330 Spinal rhizolysis involving exposure of spinal nerve roots - for lateral recess, exit foraminal stenosis, adhesive radiculopathy or extensive epidural fibrosis, at 1 or more levels - with or without laminectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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 partial or total laminectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40330 Spinal rhizolysis involving exposure of spinal nerve roots, with or without laminectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40331 Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40332 Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, 1 level, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40333 Cervical partial or total discectomy (anterior), without fusion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40333 Cervical discectomy (anterior), without fusion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40334 Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, more than 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40335 Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, more than 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40336 Intradiscal injection of chymopapain (discase) - 1 disc (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40339 Hydromyelia, plugging of obex for, with or without duroplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40342 Hydromyelia, craniotomy and partial or total laminectomy for, with cavity packing and csf shunt (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40342 Hydromyelia, craniotomy and laminectomy for, with cavity packing and CSF shunt (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40345 Thoracic decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, via pedicle or costotransversectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40348 Thoracic decompression of spinal cord via thoracotomy with vertebrectomy, not including stabilisation procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40351 Thoraco-lumbar or high lumbar anterior decompression of spinal cord, not including stabilisation procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40600 Cranioplasty, reconstructive (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40700 Corpus callosum, anterior section of, for epilepsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40703 Corticectomy, topectomy or partial lobectomy for epilepsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40706 Hemispherectomy for intractable epilepsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40709 Burr-hole placement of intracranial depth or surface electrodes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40712 Intracranial electrode placement via craniotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40800 Stereotactic anatomical localisation, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 40800 Stereotactic anatomical localisation in association with an intracranial operative procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40801 Functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation and lesion production in the basal ganglia, brain stem or deep white matter tracts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 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, essential tremor or dystonia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 40803 Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, not being a service to which item 40800 or 40801 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 40803 Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 40850 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/02/2002 40850 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes for the treatment of: parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 40850 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40851 Deep brain stimulation (bilateral) functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes for the treatment of:parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 40851 Deep brain stimulation (bilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40851 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (bilateral), functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological localisation including twist drill, burr hole craniotomy or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 05/05/2003 40852 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), subcutaneous placement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/02/2002 40852 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) subcutaneous placement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator for the treatment of:parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 40852 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, subcutaneous placement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator (Assist.) 01/11/2006 40854 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), revision or removal of brain electrode (Anaes.) 01/02/2002 40854 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) revision or removal of brain electrode for the treatment of:parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 40854 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, revision or removal of brain electrode 01/11/2006 40856 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), removal or replacement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator (Anaes.) 01/02/2002 40856 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) removal or replacement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator for the treatment of: parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 40856 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, removal or replacement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator 01/11/2006 40858 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), removal or replacement of extension lead (Anaes.) 01/02/2002 40858 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) placement, removal or replacement of extension lead for the treatment of: parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 40858 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, placement, removal or replacement of extension lead 01/11/2006 40860 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), target localisation incorporating anatomical and physiological techniques, including intra-operative clinical evaluation, for the insertion of a single neurostimulation wire (Anaes.) 01/02/2002 40860 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) target localisation incorporating anatomical and physiological techniques, including intra-operative clinical evaluation, for the insertion of a single neurostimulation wire for the treatment of:parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 40860 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, target localisation incorporating anatomical and physiological techniques, including intra-operative clinical evaluation, for the insertion of a single neurostimulation wire 01/11/2006 40862 Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, electronic analysis and programming of neaurostimulator pulse generator (Anaes.) 01/02/2002 40862 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generator for the treatment of: parkinson’s disease where the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; oressential tremor or dystonia where the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 40862 Deep brain stimulation (unilateral) for Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations, electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generator 01/11/2006 40900 Leucotomy for psychiatric disorder 01/12/1991 40903 Neuroendoscopy, for inspection of an intraventricular lesion, with or without biopsy including burr hole (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 40905 Craniotomy, performed in association with items 45767, 45776, 45782 and 45785 for the correction of craniofacial abnormalities (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 41500 Ear, foreign body (other than ventilating tube) in, removal of, other than by simple syringing (Anaes.) 01/07/1996 41500 Ear, removal of foreign body in, otherwise than by simple syringing (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41503 Ear, removal of foreign body in, involving incision of external auditory canal (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41506 Aural polyp, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41509 External auditory meatus, surgical removal of keratosis obturans from, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41512 Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, not being a service to which item 41515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41515 Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, being a service associated with a service to which item 41530, 41548, 41560 or 41563 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41518 External auditory meatus, removal of exostoses in (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41521 Correction of auditory canal stenosis, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41524 Reconstruction of external auditory canal, being a service associated with a service to which items 41557, 41560 and 41563 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41527 Myringoplasty, transcanal approach (Rosen incision) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41530 Myringoplasty, postaural or endaural approach with or without mastoid inspection (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41533 Atticotomy without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41536 Atticotomy with reconstruction of the bony defect with or without myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41539 Ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41542 Ossicular chain reconstruction and myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41545 Mastoidectomy (cortical) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41548 Obliteration of the mastoid cavity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41551 Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41554 Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41557 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41560 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) and myringoplasty (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41563 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41564 Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), obliteration of the mastoid cavity, blind sac closure of external auditory canal and obliteration of eustachian tube (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 41566 Revision of mastoidectomy (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41569 Decompression of facial nerve in its mastoid portion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41572 Labyrinthotomy or destruction of labyrinth (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41575 Cerebellopontine angle tumour, removal of by 2 surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid procedure (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41576 Cerebello - pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid appoach - intracranial procedure (including aftercare) not being a service to which item 41578 or 41579 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 41578 Cerebello pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 41578 Cerebellopontine angle tumour, removal of by 2 surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach intracranial procedure (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41579 Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, (intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/07/1995 41581 Tumour involving infra-temporal fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 41581 Skull base tumour, removal of by infratemporal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41584 Partial temporal bone resection for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without decompression of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41587 Total temporal bone resection for removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41590 Endolymphatic sac, transmastoid decompression with or without drainage of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41593 Translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41596 Retrolabyrinthine vestibular nerve section or cochlear nerve section, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41599 Internal auditory meatus, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41602 Fenestration operation each ear (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41603 Osseo-integration procedure – implantation of titanium fixture for use with implantable bone conduction hearing system device, in patients: - With a permanent or long term hearing loss; and - Unable to utilise conventional air or bone conduction hearing aid for medical or audiological reasons; and - With bone conduction thresholds that accord to recognised criteria for the implantable bone conduction hearing device being inserted. Not being a service associated with a service to which items 41554, 45794 or 45797 (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 41604 Osseo-integration procedure – fixation of transcutaneous abutment implantation of titanium fixture for use with implantable bone conduction hearing system device, in patients: - With a permanent or long term hearing loss; and - Unable to utilise conventional air or bone conduction hearing aid for medical or audiological reasons; and - With bone conduction thresholds that accord to recognised criteria for the implantable bone conduction hearing device being inserted. Not being a service associated with a service to which items 41554, 45794 or 45797 (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 41605 Venous graft to fenestration cavity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41608 Stapedectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41611 Stapes mobilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41614 Round window surgery including repair of cochleotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/1994 41617 Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41620 Glomus tumour, transtympanic removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41623 Glomus tumour, transmastoid removal of, including mastoidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41626 Abscess or inflammation of middle ear, operation for (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41629 Middle ear, exploration of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41632 Middle ear, insertion of tube for drainage of (including myringotomy) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41635 Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41638 Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty with ossicular chain reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41641 Perforation of tympanum, cauterisation or diathermy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41644 Excision of rim of eardrum perforation, not being a service associated with myringoplasty (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41647 Ear toilet requiring use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane with or without general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 41653 Examination of nasal cavity or postnasal space or nasal cavity and postnasal space, under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41656 Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41659 Nose, removal of foreign body in, other than by simple probing (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41662 Nasal polyp or polypi (simple), removal of 01/12/1991 41665 Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41668 Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41671 Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41672 Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 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.) 01/12/1991 41677 Nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41680 Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 postoperative period of a nasal operation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 41689 Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41692 Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41695 Nasal turbinates, cryotherapy to (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41698 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41701 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital), not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41704 Maxillary antrum, lavage of each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41707 Maxillary artery, transantral ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41710 Antrostomy (radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41713 Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41716 Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41719 Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41722 Oroantral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41725 Ethmoidal artery or arteries, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41728 Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41729 Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 41731 Frontonasal ethmoidectomy by external approach with or without sphenoidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 41731 Frontonasal ethmoidectomy with or without sphenoidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41734 Radical frontoethmoidectomy with osteoplastic flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41737 Frontal sinus, or ethmoidal sinuses on the one side, intranasal operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 41737 Frontal sinus or ethmoidal sinuses, intranasal operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41740 Frontal sinus, catheterisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41743 Frontal sinus, trephine of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41746 Frontal sinus, radical obliteration of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41749 Ethmoidal sinuses, external operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41752 Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41755 Eustachian tube, catheterisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41758 Division of pharyngeal adhesions (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41761 Post nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41764 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, 1 or more of these procedures (Anaes.) 01/11/1993 41764 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, one or more of these procedures, unilateral or bilateral examination (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 41764 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41767 Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 41767 Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, transpalatal removal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41770 Pharyngeal pouch, removal of, with or without cricopharyngeal myotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41773 Pharyngeal pouch, endoscopic resection of (Dohlman's operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41776 Cricopharyngeal myotomy with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41779 Pharyngotomy (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41782 Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41785 Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy with partial or total glossectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41786 Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy, by any means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 41786 Pharyngeal flap or pharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1994 41788 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41789 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41792 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41793 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41796 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41797 Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41800 Adenoids, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41801 Adenoids, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41804 Lingual tonsil or lateral pharyngeal bands, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41807 Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), incision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41810 Uvulotomy or uvulectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41813 Vallecular or pharyngeal cysts, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41816 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 41819 Oesophageal and anastomotic stricture, endoscopic dilatation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 41822 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with biopsy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41825 Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with removal of foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41828 Oesophageal stricture, dilatation of, without oesophagoscopy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41831 Oesophagus, endoscopic pneumatic dilatation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41832 Oesophagus, balloon dilatation of, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 41834 Laryngectomy (total) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41837 Vertical hemilaryngectomy including tracheostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41840 Supraglottic laryngectomy including tracheostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41843 Laryngopharyngectomy or primary restoration of alimentary continuity after laryngopharyngectomy using stomach or bowel (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 41849 Larynx, direct examination of, with biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41852 Larynx, direct examination of, with removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41855 Microlaryngoscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41858 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of juvenile papillomata (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41861 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of benign lesions of the larynx by laser surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 41861 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of papillomata by laser surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41864 Microlaryngoscopy with removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41867 Microlaryngoscopy with arytenoidectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41868 Laryngeal web, division of, using microlarygoscopic techniques (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 41869 Botulinum toxin injection into vocal cords, including associated consultation 01/05/1997 41870 Injection of vocal cord by teflon, fat, collagen or gelfoam (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41873 Larynx, fractured, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41876 Larynx, external operation on, or laryngofissure, with or without cordectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41879 Laryngoplasty or tracheoplasty, including tracheostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41880 Tracheostomy by a percutaneous technique using sequential dilatation or partial splitting method to allow insertion of a cuffed tracheostomy tube (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 41880 TRACHEOSTOMY by a percutaneous technique using sequential dilatation or partial splitting method to allow insertion of a cuffed tracheostomy tube 23/11/1998 41881 Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea, including separation of the strap muscles or division of the thyroid isthmus, where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 41881 Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 41882 Tracheostomy 01/12/1991 41883 Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea in association with another procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 41883 Tracheostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41884 Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using mini tracheostomy device (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 41884 Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 41884 Cricothyrostomy, by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device, for tracheobronchial toilet (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 41884 Cricothyrostomy or tracheostomy, by direct stab or dilation technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 41885 Trache-oesophageal fistula, formation of, as a secondary procedure following laryngectomy, including associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 41886 Trachea, removal of foreign body in (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41889 Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41892 Bronchoscopy with 1 or more endobronchial biopsies or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41895 Bronchus, removal of foreign body in (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41898 Fibreoptic bronchoscopy with 1 or more transbronchial lung biopsies, with or without bronchial or bronchoalveolar lavage, with or without the use of interventional imaging (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41901 Endoscopic laser resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 41904 Bronchoscopy with dilatation of tracheal stricture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41905 Trachea or bronchus, dilatation of stricture and endoscopic insertion of stent (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 41907 Nasal septum button, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 41910 Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 42503 Ophthalmological examination under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42506 Eye, enucleation of, with or without sphere implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42509 Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of integrated implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42510 Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of hydroxy apatite implant (coral implant), by 1 or more stages (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 42510 Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of hydroxy apatite implant or similar coralline implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42512 Globe, evisceration of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42515 Globe, evisceration of, and insertion of intrascleral ball or cartilage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1996 42518 Anophthalmic orbit, insertion of cartilage or artificial implant as a delayed procedure, or removal of implant from socket (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42521 Anophthalmic socket, treatment of, by insertion of a wired-in conformer, integrated implant or dermofat graft, as a secondary procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42524 Orbit, skin graft to, as a delayed procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42527 Contracted socket, reconstruction including mucous membrane grafting and stent mould (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42530 Orbit, exploration with or without biopsy, requiring removal of bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42533 Orbit, exploration of, with drainage or biopsy not requiring removal of bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42536 Orbit, exenteration of, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42539 Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or foreign body, requiring removal of bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42542 Orbit, exploration of anterior aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42542 Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or of foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42543 Orbit, exploration of retrobulbar aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42545 Orbit, decompression of, for dysthyroid eye disease, by fenestration of 2 or more walls, or by the removal of intraorbital peribulbar and retrobulbar fat from each quadrant of the orbit, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42545 Orbit, decompression of, for dysthyroid eye disease, 2 or more walls, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42548 Optic nerve meninges, incision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42551 Eye, penetrating wound or rupture 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.) 01/11/2012 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.) 01/12/1991 42554 Eye, penetrating wound or rupture of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42554 Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42557 Penetrating wound or rupture of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42557 Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42560 Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42561 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/07/1998 42563 Intraocular foreign body, removal from anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42563 Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42566 Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from posterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42569 Intraocular foreign body, removal from posterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42569 Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from posterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42572 Orbital abscess or cyst, drainage of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42573 Dermoid, periorbital, excision of, on a person 10 years of age or over (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 42573 Dermoid, periorbital, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 42574 Dermoid, orbital, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 42575 Tarsal cyst, extirpation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42576 Dermoid, periorbital, excision of, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 42578 Tarsal cartilage, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42581 Ectropion or entropion, tarsal cauterisation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42584 Tarsorrhaphy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42587 Trichiasis, treatment of by cryotherapy, laser or electrolysis - each eyelid (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 42587 Cryotherapy or electrolysis epilation for trichiasis each eyelid (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42590 Canthoplasty, medial or lateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42593 Lacrimal gland, excision of palpebral lobe (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42596 Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42599 Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by closed operation using silicone tubes or similar, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42602 Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by open operation, 1 eye (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42605 Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42608 Lacrimal drainage by insertion of glass tube, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42610 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral) replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 42610 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 42611 Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral) replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/05/1994 42611 Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 42611 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral) replacement of, under general anaesthesia, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral or bilateral, with or without lavage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42614 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral) replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, unilateral, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42610 applies (excluding after-care) 01/05/1994 42614 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency of the lacrimal passage and/or site of obstruction, unilateral, including lavage, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42610 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/07/1998 42614 Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency of the lacrimal passage and/or site of obstruction, unilateral, including lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42610 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/11/2001 42614 Lacrimal passages, lavage of, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/12/1991 42615 Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral) replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/05/1994 42615 Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, bilateral, with or without lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/07/1998 42615 Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency of the lacrimal passage and/or site of obstruction, bilateral, including lavage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42611 applies (excluding aftercare) 01/11/2001 42617 Punctum snip operation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42620 Punctum, occlusion of, by use of a plug (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42621 Punctum, temporary occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 42622 Punctum, permanent occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 42623 Dacryocystorhinostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42626 Dacryocystorhinostomy where a previous dacryocystorhinostomy has been performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42629 Conjunctivorhinostomy including dacryocystorhinostomy and fashioning of conjunctival flaps (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42632 Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42635 Corneal perforations, sealing of, with tissue adhesive (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42638 Conjunctival graft over cornea (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42641 Autoconjunctival transplant, or mucous membrane graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42644 Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from - not more than once on the same day by the same practitioner (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/07/2008 42644 Cornea or sclera, complete removal of embedded foreign body from - not more than once on the same day by the same practitioner (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42644 Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42647 Corneal scars, removal of, by partial keratectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42686 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42650 Cornea, epithelial debridement for corneal ulcer or corneal erosion (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42651 Cornea, epithelial debridement for eliminating band keratopathy (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 42653 Cornea transplantation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2014 42653 Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 42653 Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42656 Cornea, transplantation of, where there have been 2 previous graft operations (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 42656 Cornea, transplantation of, second and subsequent procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 42656 Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material where there have been 2 previous graft operations (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42659 Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1993 42659 Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42662 Sclera, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42665 Sclera, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of donor material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 01/05/1997 42668 Corneal sutures, removal of, not earlier than 6 weeks after operation requiring use of slit lamp or operating microscope (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42670 Phototherapeutic keratectomy by excimer laser 01/05/1997 42671 Refractive keratoplasty with penetrating incisions (excluding radial keratotomy) following corneal grafting or intraocular operation including any measurements and calculations associated with the procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42672 Corneal incisons, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 dioptres following anterior segment surgery, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 42673 Additional corneal incisions, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 dioptres, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed in conjunction with other anterior segment surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 42674 Corneal incisions, non penetrating, for the correction of astigmatism following surgery of anterior chamber or corneal grafting, and including associated ultrasound pachymetry of corneal thickness, with or without compression sutures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42676 Conjunctiva, biopsy of, as an independent procedure 01/05/1997 42677 Conjunctiva, cautery of, including treatment of pannus each attendance at which treatment is given including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42680 Conjunctiva, cryotherapy to, for melanotic lesions or similar using CO2 or N20 (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42683 Conjunctival cysts, removal of, requiring admission to hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42686 Pterygium, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42689 Pinguecula, removal of, not being a service associated with the fitting of contact lenses (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42692 Limbic tumour, removal of, excluding Pterygium (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1998 42692 Limbic tumour, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42695 Limbic tumour, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy, excluding Pterygium (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1998 42695 Limbic tumour, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42698 Lens extraction, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error only (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 42698 Lens extraction, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 42698 Lens extraction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42701 Artificial lens, insertion of, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 42701 Intraocular lens, insertion of, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42701 Artificial lens, insertion of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42702 Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 42702 Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error only (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 42702 Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 42703 Artificial lens, insertion of, into the posterior chamber and suture to the iris and sclera (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 42703 Intraocular lens or iris prosthesis insertion of, into the posterior chamber with fixation to the iris or sclera (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42704 Intraocular lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42701 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42704 Artificial lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation not being a service associated with a service to which item 42701 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42707 Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 42707 Intraocular lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42707 Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42710 Intraocular lens, removal of, and replacement with a lens inserted into the posterior chamber and fixated to the iris or sclera (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42710 Artificial lens, removal of, and replacement with a lens inserted into the posterior chamber and sutured to the iris or sclera (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42713 Iris suturing, mccannell technique or similar, for fixation of intraocular lens or repair of iris defect (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42713 Intraocular lenses, repositioning of, by the use of a McCannell suture or similar (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42716 Cataract, juvenile, removal of, including subsequent needlings (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42718 Complex lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens, with a surgical procedure time of 40 minutes or more, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 diopres following the removal of cataract in the first eye. 01/11/2009 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.) 01/07/1998 42719 Capsulectomy or removal of vitreous, or both, 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.) 01/11/2005 42719 Capsulectomy or removal of vitreous via the anterior chamber by any method, not being a service associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1998 42722 Capsulectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy or removal of vitreous or vitreous bands, or both, from the anterior chamber by posterior chamber sclerotomy, by cutting and suction and infusion, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42698, 42702 or 42716 applies - 1 or both procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 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 any other intraocular operation on that eye 1 or both procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42725 Vitrectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal of preretinal membranes by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann's or similar solution (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42725 Vitrectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal of preretinal membranes where performed, by cutting and suction and infusion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 42725 Vitrectomy via pars plana sclerotomies including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal of epiretinal membranes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42725 Vitrectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal of preretinal membranes by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann's or similar solution, not being a service associated with any other intraocular operation on that eye, other than a service to which item 42728 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42728 Cryotherapy of retina or other intraocular structures with an internal probe, being a service associated with a service to which item 42725 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42731 Capsulectomy or lensectomy, or both, by posterior chamber sclerotomy in conjunction with the removal of vitreous or division of vitreous bands or removal of preretinal membrane from the posterior chamber by cutting and suction and infusion, not being a service associated with any other intraocular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 42731 Limbal or pars plana lensectomy combined with vitrectomy, not being a service associated with items 42698, 42702, 42719, or 42725 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42731 Capsulectomy or lensectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy in conjunction with the removal of vitreous or division of vitreous bands or removal of preretinal membrane from the posterior chamber by cutting and suction and replacement by saline, Hartmann's or similar solution, not being a service associated with any other intraocular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42734 Capsulotomy, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42737 Needling of posterior capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42738 Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for the injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, 1 or more of, as an independent procedure. 01/03/2012 42739 Paracentesis of anterior chamber or vitreous cavity, or both, for the injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of aqueous or vitreous humours for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, 1 or more of, as an independent procedure, for a patient requiring anaesthetic services. (Anaes.) 01/03/2012 42740 Intravitreal injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of vitreous humour for diagnostic purposes, 1 or more of, as a procedure associated with other intraocular surgery. (Anaes.) 01/03/2012 42740 Paracentesis of anterior or posterior segment (including the vitreous) or both, for the injection of therapeutic substances, or the removal of aqueous or vitreous for diagnostic purposes, 1 or more of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 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.) 01/12/1991 42741 Posterior juxtascleral depot injection of a therapeutic substance, for the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation due to age-related macular degeneration, 1 or more of (Anaes.) 01/07/2008 42743 Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42744 Needle revision of glaucoma filtration bleb, following glaucoma filtering procedure (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 42744 Needling for drainage of encysted bleb, following trabeculectomy (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 42746 Glaucoma, filtering operation for, where conservative therapies have failed, are likely to fail, or are contraindicated (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42746 Glaucoma, filtering operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42749 Glaucoma, filtering operation for, where previous filtering operation has been performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42752 Glaucoma, insertion of drainage device incorporating an extraocular reservoir for, such as a molteno device (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42752 Glaucoma, insertion of Molteno valve for, 1 or more stages (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42755 Glaucoma, removal of drainage device incorporating an extraocular reservoir for, such as a molteno device (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42755 Glaucoma, removal of Molteno valve (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42758 Goniotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42761 Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42764 Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42767 Tumour, involving ciliary body or ciliary body and iris, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1996 42770 Cyclodiathermy or cyclocryotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42771 Cyclodestructive procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to one eye - where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which 42770 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 42773 Detached retina, pneumatic retinopexy for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42776 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42773 Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 42776 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42776 Detached retina, buckling or resection operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42779 Detached retina, revision operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42782 Laser trabeculoplasty, for the treatment of glaucoma. each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42782 Laser trabeculoplasty - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1997 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 19/06/1997 42785 Laser iridotomy - each treatment episode to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42785 Laser iridotomy - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1997 42786 Laser iridotomy - each treatment episode 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.) 01/11/2006 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 19/06/1997 42788 Laser capsulotomy - each treatment episode to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42788 Laser capsulotomy - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1997 42789 Laser capsulotomy - each treatment episode 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.) 01/11/2006 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 19/06/1997 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1997 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 19/06/1997 42794 Division of suture by laser following glaucoma filtration surgery, each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 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.) 01/11/1994 42794 Division of suture by laser - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 42800 Pterygium, removal by laser in 1 or more stages (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42801 Episcleral radioactive plaque (Ruthenium 106 or Iodine 125), for the treatment of choroidal melanomas, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42802 Episcleral radioactive plaque (Ruthenium 106 or Iodine 125), for the treatment of choroidal melanomas, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42803 Pinguecula, removal of by laser in 1 or more stages (not for contact lenses) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42805 Tantalum markers, surgical insertion to the sclera to localise the tumour base to assist in planning of radiotherapy of choroidal melanomas, 1 or more (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 42806 Iris tumour, laser photocoagulation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42807 Photomydriasis, laser 01/05/1997 42808 Photoiridosyneresis, laser 01/05/1997 42808 Laser peripheral iridoplasty 01/07/2014 42809 Retina, photocoagulation of, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2002 42809 Retina, photocoagulation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42810 Phototherapeutic keratectomy, by laser, for corneal scarring or disease, excluding surgery for refractive error (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 42811 Transpupillary thermotherapy, for treatment of choroidal and retinal tumours or vascular malformations (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 42812 Removal of scleral buckling material, from an eye having undergone previous scleral buckling surgery (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42812 Detached retina, removal of encircling silicone band from (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42815 Vitreous cavity, removal of silicone oil or other liquid vitreous substitutes from, during a procedure other than that in which the vitreous substitute is inserted (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 42815 Posterior chamber, removal of silicone oil from (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42818 Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, or when performed in conjunction with item 42809 or 42770 (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 42818 Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, with external probe (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42821 Ocular Transillumination, for the diagnosis and measurement of intraocular tumours, as independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/11/2003 42821 Ocular Transillumination, for the diagnosis and measurement of intraocular tumours (Anaes.) 01/11/2005 42821 Retrobulbar transillumination, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42824 Retrobulbar injection of alcohol or other drug, as an independent procedure 01/12/1991 42827 Botulinus toxin, injection of, for blepharospasm, including all such injections on any 1 day (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42830 Botulinus toxin, injection of, for strabismus including all such injections on any 1 day and associated electromyography (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42833 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles on a patient aged 15 years or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42833 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42836 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles, on a patient aged 14 years or under, or where the patient has had previous squint, retinal or extra ocular operations on the eye or eyes, or on a patient with concurrent thyroid eye disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42836 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42839 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles on a patient aged 15 years or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42839 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42842 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles, on a patient aged 14 years or under, or where the patient has had previous squint, retinal or extra ocular operations on the eye or eyes, or on a patient with concurrent thyroid eye disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42842 Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42845 Readjustment of adjustable sutures, 1 or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for correction of squint (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42848 Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) on a patient aged 15 years or over (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42848 Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42851 Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) on a patient aged 14 years or under, or where the patient has had previous squint, retinal or extra ocular operations on the eye or eyes, or on a patient with concurrent thyroid eye disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 42851 Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) where there have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42854 Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extraocular muscle, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42857 Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42860 Eyelid (upper or lower), scleral or Goretex or other non-autogenous graft to, with recession of the lid retractors (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42860 Lid, upper or lower, scleral graft to, with recession of the lid retractors (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42863 Eyelid, recession of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 42863 Eyelid upper, recession of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1998 42866 Entropion, repair of, by tightening, shortening or repair of inferior retractors by open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42869 Eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis, insertion of foreign implant for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 42872 Eyebrow, elevation of, for paretic states (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 42875 Photodynamic therapy, first treatment on or after 1 june 2002, one eye, for patients having commenced therapy prior to 1 June 2002, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and - with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) other than a service to which item 42887 applies. 01/06/2002 42878 Photodynamic therapy, first treatment on or after 1 June 2002, both eyes, for patients having commenced therapy prior to 1 june 2002, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and - with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) other than a service to which item 42996 applies. 01/06/2002 42881 Photodynamic therapy, initial treatment, one eye, for patients commencing therapy after 1 June 2002, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of patients: - diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration;- and with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200). 01/06/2002 42884 Photodynamic therapy, 2nd to 4th treatments on the same eye where it has been demonstrated that the patient is eligible for further treatments subsequent to item 42875 or 42878 or 42881, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and- with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/06/2002 42887 Photodynamic therapy, 5th treatment on the same eye (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients: diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/06/2002 42990 Photodynamic therapy, 6th to 10th treatment on the same eye, where it has been demonstrated that the patient is eligible for further treatments subsequent to item 42875 or 42887, as the case may be, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular; and- with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/06/2002 42991 Photodynamic therapy, 11th to 15th treatment on the same eye, subsequent to item 42990 (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients: - diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and - with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/11/2005 42993 Photodynamic therapy, 2nd to 4th treatments on both eyes where it has been demonstrated that the patient is eligible for further treatments on both eyes subsequent to item 42875 or 42878 or 42881, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and - with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200). 01/06/2002 42996 Photodynamic therapy, 5th treatment on both eyes (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration and has received treatment under; and- with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200). 01/06/2002 42999 Photodynamic therapy, 6th to 10th treatment on both eyes where it has been demonstrated that the patient is eligible for further treatments on both eyes subsequent to item 42878 or item 42996, as the case may be, (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients:- diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and- with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/06/2002 43000 Photodynamic therapy, 11th to 15th treatment on both eyes, subsequent to item 42999 (including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein) using a non-thermal laser at a wave length of 689nm, for the treatment of patients: - diagnosed at baseline with predominantly classic (>50%) subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation secondary to macular degeneration; and - with a baseline best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 6/60 (20/200) 01/11/2005 43002 Infusion of verteporfin for discontinued photodynamic therapy, where a session of therapy which would have been provided under item 42875, 42878, 42881, 42884, 42887, 42990, 42993, 42996 or 42999 has been discontinued on medical grounds 01/06/2002 43005 Photodynamyic therapy, one eye, for patients who commenced photodynamic therapy on that eye prior to 1 November 2002, initial treatment after 1 November 2002, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation resulting from an ocular disease or condition, not being a service covered by items 42875 through to 42999 inclusive 01/11/2002 43008 Photodynamic therapy, one eye, for patients who commenced photodynamic therapy on that eye prior to 1 November 2002, ongoing treatment following item 43005 or 43011, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation resulting from an ocular disease or condition, not being a service covered by items 42875 through to 42999 inclusive 01/11/2002 43011 Photodynamic therapy, both eyes, for patients who commenced photodynamic therapy prior to 1 November 2002, initial treatment after 1 November 2002, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation resulting from an ocular disease or condition, not being a service covered by items 42875 through to 42999 inclusive 01/11/2002 43014 Photodynamic therapy, both eyes, for patients who commenced photodynamic therapy prior to 1 November 2002, ongoing treatment following item 43005 or 43011, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation resulting from an ocular disease or condition, not being a service covered by items 42875 through to 42999 inclusive 01/11/2002 43017 Infusion of verteporfin for discontinued photodynamic therapy, where a session of therapy which would have been provided under item 43005, 43008, 43011 or 43014 has been discontinued on medical grounds 01/11/2002 43021 Photodynamic therapy, one eye, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation. 01/08/2007 43022 Photodynamic therapy, both eyes, including the infusion of verteporfin continuously through a peripheral vein, using a non-thermal laser at a wavelength of 689nm, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularisation. 01/08/2007 43023 Infusion of verteporfin for discontinued photodynamic therapy, where a session of therapy which would have been provided under item 43021 or 43022 has been discontinued on medical grounds. 01/08/2007 43500 Operation on phalanx (for acute osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 43503 Operation on sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, carpus, tibia, fibula, tarsus, skull, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 43506 Operation on humerus or femur (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43509 Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43512 Operation on scapula, sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, metacarpus, carpus, phalanx, tibia, fibula, metatarsus, tarsus, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone or any combination of adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43515 Operation on humerus or femur (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43518 Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43521 Operation on skull (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43524 Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in item 43515, 43518 or 43521 (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 43800 Hypertelorism, correction of 01/12/1991 43801 Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, not involving bowel resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43803 Choanal atresia, plastic repair of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 43804 Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, with bowel resection and anastomosis, with or without formation of stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43805 Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 43806 Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 43807 Duodenal atresia or stenosis, duodenoduodenostomy or duodenojejunostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43809 Macrocheilia, macroglossia or macrostomia, operation for 01/12/1991 43810 Jejunal atresia, bowel resection and anastomosis for, with or without tapering (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43812 Torticollis, operation for 01/12/1991 43813 Meconium ileus, laparotomy for, complicated by 1 or more of associated volvulus, atresia, intestinal perforation with or without meconium peritonitis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43815 Oesophagus, correction of congenital stenosis by oesophagectomy and anastomosis 01/12/1991 43816 Ileal atresia, colonic atresia or meconium ileus not being a service associated with a service to which item 43813 applies, laparotomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43818 Tracheooesophageal fistula (with or without atresia), ligation and division of 01/12/1991 43819 Agangliosis coli, laparotomy for, with or without frozen section biopsies and formation of stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43819 Hirschsprung's disease, laparotomy for, with or without frozen section biopsies and formation of stoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43821 Oesophageal atresia, with or without fistula, correction of 01/12/1991 43822 Anorectal malformation, laparotomy and colostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43824 Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, with or without resection, including reduction of volvulus 01/12/1991 43825 Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, not being a service to which any other item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43827 Anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for Hirschsprung's disease 01/12/1991 43828 Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis, laparotomy for, with resection, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43830 Rectosigmoidectomy for Hirschsprung's disease 01/12/1991 43831 Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis where no definitive procedure is possible, laparotomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43832 Branchial fistula, on a person under 10 years of age. removal of, (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43833 Exomphalos or gastroschisis, operation for 01/12/1991 43834 Bowel resection for necrotising enterocolitis stricture or strictures, including any anastomoses or stoma formation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43835 Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43836 Exomphalos or gastroschisis, operation for, by plastic flap 01/12/1991 43837 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, with diagnosis confirmed in the first 24 hours of life (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43838 Diaphragmatic hernia, congential repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach, not being a service to which any of items 31569 to 31581 apply, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43839 Anorectal malformation, perineal anoplasty, primary or secondary repair 01/12/1991 43840 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, diagnosed after the first day of life and before 20 days of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43841 Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 43835 applies, on a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43842 Anorectal malformation, rectoplasty, primary or secondary repair, not being a service to which item 43839 applies 01/12/1991 43843 Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, not being a service to which item 43846 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43845 Contracted bladder neck (congenital), wedge excision or perurethral resection of 01/12/1991 43846 Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, in infant of birth weight less than 1500 grams (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43848 Urachal fistula, operation for 01/12/1991 43849 Oesophageal atresia, gastrostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43851 Sphincter reconstruction for ectopia vesicae, ectopia cloacae or congenital incontinence 01/12/1991 43852 Oesophageal atresia, thoracotomy for, and division of tracheo-oesophageal fistula without anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43854 Urethral valves or urethral membrane, open removal of 01/12/1991 43855 Oesophageal atresia, delayed primary anastomosis for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43857 Lymphangiectasis of limb (Milroy's disease) limited excision of 01/12/1991 43858 Oesophageal atresia, cervical oesophagostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43860 Lymphangiectasis of limb (Milroy's disease) radical excision of 01/12/1991 43861 Congenital cystadenomatoid malformation or congenital lobar emphysema, thoracotomy and lung resection for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43864 Gastroschisis, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43867 Gastroschisis or exomphalos, secondary operation for, with removal of silo (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43867 Gastroschisis, secondary operation for, with removal of silo and closure of abdominal wall (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43870 Exomphalos containing small bowel only, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43873 Exomphalos containing small bowel and other viscera, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43876 Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by posterior approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43879 Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43882 Cloacal exstrophy, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43900 Tracheo-oesophageal fistula without atresia, division and repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43903 Oesophageal atresia or corrosive oesophageal stricture, oesophageal replacement for, utilizing gastric tube, jejunum or colon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43906 Oesophagus, resection of congenital, anastomic or corrosive stricture and anastomosis, not being a service to which item 43903 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43909 Tracheomalacia, aortopexy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43912 Thoracotomy and excision of 1 or more of bronchogenic or enterogenous cyst or mediastinal teratoma (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43915 Eventration, plication of diaphragm for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43930 Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, pyloromyotomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43933 Idiopathic intussusception, laparotomy and manipulative reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43936 Intussusception, laparotomy and resection with anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43939 Ventral hernia following neonatal closure of exomphalos or gastroschisis, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43942 Abdominal wall vitello intestinal remnant, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 43945 Patent vitello intestinal duct, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43948 Umbilical granuloma, excision of, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 43951 Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, without gastrostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43954 Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with gastrostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43957 Gastro-oesophageal reflux, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with or without hiatus hernia, in child with neurological disease, with gastrostomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43960 Anorectal malformation, perineal anoplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43963 Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43966 Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of, with laparotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43969 Persistent cloaca, total correction of, with genital repair using posterior sagittal approach, with or without laparotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43972 Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 1 duct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43975 Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 2 duct anastomoses (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43978 Biliary atresia, portoenterostomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43981 Nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma or other malignant tumour, laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43984 Nephroblastoma, radical nephrectomy for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43987 Neuroblastoma, radical excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43990 Aganglionosis coli, definitive resection with pull-through anastomosis, with or without frozen section biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends to sigmoid colon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43990 Hirschsprung's disease, definitive resection with pull-through anastomosis, with or without frozen section biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends to sigmoid colon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43993 Aganglionosis coli, 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.) 01/09/2015 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.) 01/11/1994 43996 Aganglionosis coli, total colectomy for total colonic aganglionosis with ileoanal pull-through, with or without side to side ileocolic anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43996 Hirschsprung's disease, total colectomy for total colonic aganglionosis with ileoanal pull-through, with or without side to side ileocolonic anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 43999 Aganglionosis coli, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 43999 Hirschsprung's disease, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44100 Extra digit, ligation of pedicle 01/12/1991 44101 Rectum, examination of, on a person under 2 years of age, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 44102 Rectum, examination of, on a person 2 years of age or over, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 44102 Rectum, examination of, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar lesion (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44103 Extra digit, amputation of 01/12/1991 44104 Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, on a person under 2 years of age, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 44105 Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, on a person 2 years of age or over, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 44105 Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 44106 Dermoid, periorbital or superficial nasal, excision of 01/12/1991 44107 Dermoid, periorbital or superficial nasal, excision of 01/12/1991 44108 Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 12 months (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 44108 Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44110 Dermoid, orbital, excision of 01/12/1991 44111 Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, repair, at age, less than 12 months including orchidopexy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 44111 Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, repair of, at age less than 3 months, including orchidopexy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44113 Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension 01/12/1991 44114 Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 12 months when orchidopexy also required (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/09/2015 44114 Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months when orchidopexy also required (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44130 Lymphadenectomy, for atypical mycobacterial infection or other granulomatous disease (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44133 Torticollis, open division of sternomastoid muscle for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 44136 Ingrown toe nail, operation for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 44300 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44301 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44304 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44305 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44308 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44309 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44312 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44313 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44316 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44317 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44320 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44321 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/12/1991 44324 Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44325 Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44325 Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44328 Hand, forearm or through arm, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44328 Hand, forearm or through arm (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44331 Amputation at shoulder (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44331 At shoulder (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44334 Interscapulothoracic amputation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44334 Interscapulothoracic (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44337 1 digit of foot (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44338 1 digit of foot, amputation of (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 44338 1 digit of foot (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44341 2 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44342 2 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 44342 2 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44345 3 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44346 3 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44346 3 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44349 4 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44350 4 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44350 4 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44353 5 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44354 5 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44354 5 digits of 1 foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44357 Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal each toe (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44358 Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal each toe, amputation of (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 44358 Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal each toe (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 44359 One or more toes of one foot, amputation of, including if performed, excision of 1 or more metatarsal bones of the foot, performed for diabetic or other microvascular disease, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44361 Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types), amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44361 Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44364 Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44364 Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44367 Amputation through thigh, at knee or below knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44367 Through thigh, at knee or below knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44370 Amputation at hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44370 At hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44373 Hindquarter, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 44373 Hindquarter (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 44376 Amputation stump, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45000 Single stage local muscle flap repair, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45003 Single stage local myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45006 Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45009 Single stage local muscle flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45012 Single stage large muscle flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45015 Muscle or myocutaneous flap, delay of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45018 Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty - 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 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 19/06/1997 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 by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty - 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 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 19/06/1997 45021 ABRASIVE THERAPY for serverely scarring resulting from trauma, burns or cystic acne - limited to 1 aesthetic area 01/03/1999 45021 Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 45021 Abrasive therapy, limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45024 ABRASIVE THERAPY for severey disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or cystic acne - more than 1 aesthetic area 01/03/1999 45024 Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 45024 Abrasive therapy to more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45025 Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or cystic acne - limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 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.) 01/11/1999 45025 Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser (not including fractional laser therapy) resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 45026 Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or cystic acne - more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 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.) 01/11/1999 45026 Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser (not including fractional laser therapy) resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 45027 Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1994 45030 Angioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (excluding facial muscle or breast) or mucous surface, small, excision and suture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45033 Angioma, large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle or breast, excision and suture of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45033 Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both), large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle or breast, excision and suture of (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 45033 Angioma of facial muscle or breast, large or involving deeper tissue, excision and suture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45035 Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) large and deep, involving muscles or nerves, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45036 Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of neck, deep, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45036 Angioma of neck, deep, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45039 Arteriovenous malformation (3 cms or less) of superficial tissue, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45042 Arteriovenous malformation, (greater than 3 cms), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45045 Arteriovenous malformation on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45045 Arteriovenous malformation on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45048 Lymphoedematous tissue or lymphangiectasis, of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and hand, major excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45048 Lymphoedematous tissue of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and hand, major excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45051 Contour reconstruction for pathological deformity, insertion of foreign implant (non biological but excluding injection of liquid or semisolid material) by open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 45051 Contour reconstruction for open repair of contour defects, due to deformity, requiring insertion of a non-biological implant, if it can be demonstrated that contour reconstructive surgery is indicated because the deformity is secondary to congenital absence of tissue or has arisen from trauma (other than trauma from previous cosmetic surgery), excluding the following: (a) insertion of a non-biological implant that is a component of another service listed in group t8; (b) injection of liquid or semisolid material; (c) oral and maxillofacial implant services provided under item 52321; (d) services to insert mesh (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2015 45051 Foreign implant (non biological), insertion of, for contour reconstruction for pathological deformity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45054 Limb or chest, decompression escharotomy of (including all incisions), for acute compartment syndrome secondary to burn (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45200 Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness and excluding h-flap or double advancement flap (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45200 Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45203 Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness and excluding h-flap or double advancement flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45203 Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45206 Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45206 Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, and excluding h-flap or double advancement flap (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45206 Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45207 H-flap or double advancement flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, eyebrow or forehead (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45209 Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45212 Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), second stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45215 Direct flap repair, cross leg, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45218 Direct flap repair, cross leg, second stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45221 Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45224 Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45227 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, formation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45230 Direct or indirect flap or tubed pedicle, delay of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45233 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, preparation of intermediate or final site and attachment to the site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45236 Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, spreading of pedicle, as a separate procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45239 Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of, by incision and suture, not being a service to which item 45240 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45239 Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45240 Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of, by liposuction, not being a service to which item 45239, 45497, 45498 or 45499 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45400 Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, small (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45403 Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, extensive (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45406 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving not more than 3% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45409 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 3% or more but less than 6% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45412 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 6% or more but less than 9% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45415 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 9% or more but less than 12% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45418 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12% or more but less than 15 per cent of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45418 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12% or more of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45419 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45421 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45424 Free grafting (xenograft or homograft split skin) to burns including excision of burnt tissue - involving not more than 3% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45427 Free grafting (xenograft or homograft split skin) to burns including excision of burnt tissue - involving 3% or more but less than 6% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45430 Free grafting (xenograft or homograft split skin) to burns including excision of burnt tissue - involving 6% or more but less than 9% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45433 Free grafting (xenograft or homograft split skin) to burns including excision of burnt tissue - involving 9% or more but less than 12% of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45436 Free grafting (xenograft or homograft split skin) to burns including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12% or more of total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45439 Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, small (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45442 Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, extensive (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 45451 Free grafting (full thickness) to 1 defect, excluding grafts for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45460 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less than 20 percent of total body surface - one surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45461 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less than 20 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45462 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less than 20 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co- surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45464 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less than 30 percent of total body surface - one surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45465 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less than 30 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45466 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less than 30 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45468 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 30 percent or more but less than 40 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45469 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 30 percent or more but less than 40 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45471 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 40 percent or more but less than 50 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45472 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 40 percent or more but less than 50 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45474 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 50 percent or more but less than 60 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45475 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 50 percent or more but less than 60 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45477 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 60 percent or more but less than 70 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45478 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 60 percent or more but less than 70 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45480 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 70 percent or more but less than 80 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45481 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 70 percent or more but less than 80 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45483 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 80 percent or more of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45484 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 80 percent or more of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 01/05/2000 45485 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - upper eyelid, nose, lip, ear or palm of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45486 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - forehead, cheek, anterior aspect of the neck, chin, plantar aspect of the foot, heel or genitalia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45487 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - whole of toe (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45488 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 1 digit of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45489 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 2 digits of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45490 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 3 digits of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45491 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 4 digits of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45492 FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 5 digits of the hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45493 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - portion of digit of hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45494 Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - whole of face (excluding ears) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45496 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - revision of, by open operation (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 45497 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - complete revision of, by liposuction (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 45497 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques, or any autogenous breast reconstruction - complete revision of, by liposuction (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45498 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - staged revision of, by liposuction - first stage (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 45498 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques, or any autogenous breast reconstruction - staged revision of, by liposuction - first stage (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45499 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - staged revision of, by liposuction - second stage (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 45499 Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques, or any autogenous breast reconstruction - staged revision of, by liposuction - second stage (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45500 Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45501 Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 45502 Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for re-implantation of limb or digit (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 45502 Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for reimplantation of limb or digit or free transfer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 45503 Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45504 Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 45505 Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 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 where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45506 Scar, of face or neck, revision of, not more than 3 cms in length, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45509 Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for reimplantation of limb or digit or free transfer of tissue 01/12/1991 45512 Scar, of face or neck, more than 3 cm in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45512 Scar, of face or neck, revision of, more than 3 cms in length, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45515 Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cms in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45515 Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cms in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45518 Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cms in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her speciality (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 45518 Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cms in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45519 Extensive burn scars of skin (more than 1 percent of body surface area), excision of, for correction of scar contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 45520 Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) with surgical repositioning of nipple (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45521 Mammaplasty, reduction (unilateral), with or without repositioning of nipple (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45522 Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple, excluding the treatment of gynaecomastia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 45522 Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45522 Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple, excluding the treatment of gynaecomastia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45524 Mammaplasty, augmentation, for significant breast asymmetry where the augmentation is limited to 1 breast (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45527 Mammaplasty, augmentation, (unilateral), following mastectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45528 Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45524 or 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital malformation of the breast (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 45528 Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which Item 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of congenital malformation, disease or trauma of the breast (other than trauma resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 45528 Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45524 or 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital malformation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 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), disease or trauma of the breast (other than trauma resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45528 MAMMAPLASTY, AUGMENTATION, bilateral, not being a service to which Item 45524 or 45527 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital malformation 19/06/1997 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, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177 or 30179 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 45530 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), using a latissimus dorsi or other large muscle or myocutaneous flap, including repair of secondary skin defect, if required, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 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, being a service associated with item 30178 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 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 items 30165, 30168, 30171, 30174 or 30177 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45530 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), using a latissimus dorsi or other large myocutaneous flap, including repair of secondary skin defect, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 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 and 30178 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45533 Breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (first stage) including breast reduction, transfer of complex skin and breast tissue flap, split skin graft to pedicle of flap or other similar procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45536 Breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (second stage) including division of pedicle, insetting of breast flap, with closure of donor site or other similar procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45539 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion - insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45542 Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion - removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45543 Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45544 Breast ptosis, correction of (bilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed within 6 years of the most recent pregnancy, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 45544 Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed within 6 years of the most recent pregnancy, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 45545 Nipple or areola or both, reconstruction of, by any surgical technique (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45545 Nipple or areola or both, reconstruction of by any technique (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45546 Nipple or areola or both, intradermal colouration of, following breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for congenital absence of nipple 01/11/1998 45548 Breast prosthesis, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45551 Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 45551 Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 45551 Breast prosthesis, removal of, with excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45551 Fibrous capsule surrounding breast prosthesis, excision or multiple incisions to, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45552 Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule and replacement of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 45552 Breast prosthesis, removal of, with excision of fibrous capsule and replacement of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45553 Breast prosthesis, removal and replacement with another prosthesis, following medical complications (such as rupture, migration of prosthetic material, or capsule formation). (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 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.) 01/07/1993 45554 Breast prosthesis, removal and replacement with another prosthesis, 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.) 01/11/2006 45554 Breast prosthesis, replacement of, following medical complications, (including rupture, migration, or capsule formation) where new pocket is formed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45555 Silicone breast prosthesis, removal of and replacement with prosthesis other than silicone gel prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 45556 Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 45556 Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 45557 Breast ptosis, correction of 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, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 45557 Breast ptosis, correction of by mastopexy by any means (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, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45522 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 45557 Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed within 6 years of the most recent pregnancy, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 45558 Breast ptosis, correction of 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, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 45558 Breast ptosis, correction of by mastopexy by any means (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, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45522 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2009 45558 Breast ptosis, correction of (bilateral), following pregnancy and lactation, when performed within 6 years of the most recent pregnancy, and where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2001 45559 Tuberous, tubular or constricted breast, where it can be demonstrated, correction of by simultaneous mastopexy and augmentation of (unilateral) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 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.) 01/12/1991 45561 Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for supercharging of pedicled flaps (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2007 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.) 01/03/1999 45563 Neurovascular island flap, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/03/1999 45563 Neurovascular island flap, or free transfer of tissue with vascular or neurovascular pedicle, including repair of secondary defect excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45564 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of up to 2 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, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 45564 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of up to 2 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2007 45564 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of vessels using microvascular techniques and including raising of tissue on a vascular or neurovascular pedicle, preparation of recipient vessels, transfer of tissue, insetting of tissue at recipient site and direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies - conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1999 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 45565 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of up to 2 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, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Assist.) 01/01/2016 45565 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of up to 2 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 (Assist.) 01/05/2007 45565 Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital deformity, surgery or trauma, involving anastomoses of vessels using microvascular techniques and including raising of tissue on a vascular or neurovascular pedicle, preparation of recipient vessels, transfer of tissue, insetting of tissue at recipient site and direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies - conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (Assist.) 01/11/1999 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 (Assist.) 01/11/2003 45566 Tissue expansion not being a service to which item 45539 or 45542 applies - insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45568 Tissue expander, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2003 45569 Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, being a service associated with items 45562, 45564, 45565 or 45530 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45570 Closure of abdomen, repair of musculoaponeurotic layer, being a service associated with item 45569 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 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.) 01/12/1991 45575 Facial nerve paralysis, free fascia graft for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45578 Facial nerve paralysis, muscle transfer for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45581 Facial nerve palsy, excision of tissue for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45584 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area (thigh, buttock, or similar), for treatment of post-traumatic pseudolipoma (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45585 LIPOSUCTION (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service to which item 45584 or 45586 apply, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs, including knees (Barraquer-Simon's Syndrome), gynaecomastia, or lymphoedema 01/05/2003 45585 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to one regional area, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31525 applies, if it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for Barraquer-Simon’s syndrome (pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs, knees or lower legs), lymphoedema or macrodystrophia lipomatosa (Anaes.) 01/07/2014 45585 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service to which item 45584 applies, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs (excluding knees), gynaecomastia, lymphoedema or similar conditions (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 45585 Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service to which item 45584 applies, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs (including knees), gynaecomastia, lymphoedema or similar conditions (Anaes.) 01/11/1999 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.) 01/11/2003 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, lymphoedema or macrodystrophia lipomatosa (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 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 barraquer-simon's syndrome (pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs, knees or lower legs), lymphoedema or macrodystrophia lipomatosa (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 45585 LIPOSUCTION (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service to which item 45584 applies, where it can be demonstrated that the treatment is for pathological lipodystrophy of hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs (excluding knees), gynaecomastia, lymphoedema or similar conditions 19/06/1997 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 (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 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.) 01/12/1991 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) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 45588 Meloplasty, bilateral, not being a service to which item 45587 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital conditions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1997 45588 MELOPLASTY, bilateral, not being a service to which Item 45587 applies, where it can be demonstrated that surgery is indicated because of disease, trauma or congenital conditions 19/06/1997 45590 Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor, with or without foreign implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45593 Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45596 Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45597 Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 45599 Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45602 Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45605 Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45608 Mandible, hemimandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45599 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45611 Mandible, condylectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45614 Eyelid, whole thickness reconstruction of, other than by direct suture only (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 posttraumatic scarring, or the restoration of symmetry of contralateral upper eyelid in respect of 1 of these conditions (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 45617 Upper eyelid, reduction of, for skin redundancy obscuring vision, herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or posttraumatic scarring, or, in respect of 1 of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral upper eyelid (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45620 Lower eyelid, reduction of, for herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or posttraumatic scarring, or, in respect of 1 of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral lower eyelid (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45623 Ptosis of eyelid (unilateral), correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 45623 Ptosis (unilateral), correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45624 Ptosis of eyelid, correction of, where previous ptosis surgery has been performed on that side (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45625 Ptosis of eyelid, correction of eyelid height by revision of levator sutures within one week of primary repair by levator resection or advancement, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 45626 Ectropion or entropion, correction of (unilateral) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45629 Symblepharon, grafting for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45632 Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages for correction of nasal obstruction (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 45632 Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45635 Rhinoplasty, correction of vault only, for correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (other than deformity resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 45635 Rhinoplasty, correction of bony vault only (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45638 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (but not as a result of previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both (H) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 45638 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (but not as a result of previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both (Anaes.) 01/05/2003 45638 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for correction of post-traumatic deformity or nasal obstruction, or both (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 45638 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (H) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 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.) 01/07/1998 45641 Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft, or nasal bone graft, or nasal bone and nasal cartilage graft (Anaes.) 01/07/1998 45641 Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft, or nasal bone graft, or nasal bone and nasal cartilage graft for correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (other than deformity resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both. (H) (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 45641 Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45644 Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining of graft For correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (other than deformity resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery), or both. (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2014 45644 Rhinoplasty involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45645 Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 45646 Choanal atresia, correction by open operation with bone removal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45647 Face, contour restoration of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not being a service to which item 45644 applies) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45650 Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of, for correction of nasal obstruction, post-traumatic deformity (other than deformity resulting from previous elective cosmetic surgery) or significant developmental deformity (Anaes.) 01/11/2014 45650 Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45652 Rhinophyma, carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation of (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 45652 Rhinophyma, carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation of (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 45653 Rhinophyma, shaving of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45656 Composite graft (chondrocutaneous or chondromucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45659 Lop ear, bat ear or similar deformity, correction of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 45662 Congenital atresia, reconstruction of external auditory canal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45665 Lip, eyelid or ear, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45668 Vermilionectomy, by surgical excision (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 45668 Vermilionectomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45669 Vermilionectomy, using carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 45669 Vermilionectomy, using carbon dioxide laser excision-ablation (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 45671 Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45674 Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45675 Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45676 Macrostomia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 45677 Cleft lip, unilateral primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45680 Cleft lip, unilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45683 Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45686 Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45689 Cleft lip, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45692 Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45695 Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle deformity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45698 Cleft lip, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45701 Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45704 Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45707 Cleft palate, primary repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45710 Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45713 Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45714 Oro-nasal fistula, plastic closure of, including services to which item 45200, 45203 or 45239 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 45716 Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45719 Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45720 Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and excluding services to which item 47933or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 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.) 01/07/1998 45722 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45723 Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 45725 Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45726 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45726 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45728 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45729 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45731 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45732 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/11/2000 45734 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45735 Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45737 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45738 Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 45740 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45741 Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45743 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45744 Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 45746 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 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.) 01/07/1998 45749 Mandible or maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45752 Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/11/2000 45752 Mandible or maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 45754 Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 45755 Temporomandibular partial or total meniscectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45755 Temporomandibular meniscectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45758 Temporo-mandibular joint, arthroplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45761 Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45761 Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and bone grafts taken from the site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45764 Genioplasty being a service associated with a service to which item 45720, 45723, 45726, 45729, 45731, 45732, 45735 or 45738 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 45764 Genioplasty being a service associated with a service to which item 45719, 45722, 45725, 45728, 45731, 45734, 45743 or 45746 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45767 Hypertelorism, correction of, intracranial (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45770 Hypertelorism, correction of, subcranial (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45773 Treacher Collins Syndrome, periorbital correction of, with rib and iliac bone grafts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45776 Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, intracranial (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45779 Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, extracranial (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45782 Frontoorbital advancement, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45785 Cranial vault reconstruction for oxycephaly, brachycephaly, turricephaly or similar condition (bilateral fronto-orbital advancement) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45788 Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of, (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45791 Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 45794 Osseo-integration procedure - extra-oral, implantation of titanium fixture, not for implantable bone conduction hearing system device (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45794 Osseo-integration procedure - extra-oral, implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45797 Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transcutaneous abutment, not for implantable bone conduction hearing system device (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 45797 Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 45799 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.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 45803 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, (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.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 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 5mm 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.) 01/11/2004 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 5mm 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.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 45815 Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis - 1 bone or in combination with adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45817 Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45819 Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to in item 45817 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45821 Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45823 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 (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 45825 Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45827 Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45829 Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 45831 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - less than 5 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45833 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - 5 to 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45835 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - more than 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45837 Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45839 Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45841 Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45843 Alveolar ridge augmentation - unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge region for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 45849 Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), (unilateral) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45851 Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2004 45853 Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45855 Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45857 Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions - 1 or more such procedure of that joint, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the temporomandibular joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45857 Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions - 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45859 Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45861 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45863 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45865 Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45867 Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 45869 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including partial or total meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 45871 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45873 Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 45863, 45867, 45869 and 45871 apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 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.) 01/11/2004 45877 Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 45877 Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45879 Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 45882 The treatment of a premalignant lesion of the oral mucosa by a treatment using cryotherapy, diathermy or carbon dioxide laser. 01/11/2007 45885 Facial, mandibular or lingual artery or vein or artery and vein, ligation of, not being a service to which item 41707 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45888 Foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45891 Single-stage local flap where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45894 Free grafting, in the oral and maxillofacial region, (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 45897 Alveolar cleft (congenital) unilateral, grafting of, including plastic closure of associated oro-nasal fistulae and ridge augmentation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45900 Mandible, fixation by intermaxillary wiring, excluding wiring for obesity 01/11/2007 45903 Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45906 Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45909 Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of 01/11/2007 45912 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of less than 5 lesions (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45915 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of 5 to 20 lesions (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45918 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of more than 20 lesions (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45921 Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral or bilateral (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45924 Floor of mouth lowering (obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed - unilateral (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45939 Peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, cryosurgery of, for pain relief (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45945 Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 45975 Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 01/11/2007 45978 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 01/11/2007 45981 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction 01/11/2007 45984 Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45987 Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45990 Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45993 Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 45996 Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 46300 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 46300 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46303 Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 46303 Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46306 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - interposition arthroplasty of and including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 46306 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, interposition arthroplasty of (including volar plate arthroplasty), and including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46307 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - volar plate arthroplasty for traumatic deformity including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 46309 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 1 joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46309 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 1 joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46312 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 2 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46312 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 2 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46315 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 3 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46315 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 3 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46318 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 4 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46318 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 4 joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46321 Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 5 or more joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46321 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 5 or more joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46324 Carpal bone replacement arthroplasty including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46325 Carpal bone replacement arthroplasty using adjacent tendon or other soft tissue including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 46325 Carpal bone replacement or resection arthroplasty using adjacent tendon or other soft tissue including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46327 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46330 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous or capsular repair with or without arthrotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 46330 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of, with ligamentous or capsular repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46333 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous repair of, using free tissue graft or implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46336 Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, synovectomy, capsulectomy or debridement of, not being a service associated with any other procedure related to that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46339 Extensor tendons or flexor tendons of hand or wrist, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46342 Distal radioulnar joint or carpometacarpal joint or joints, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46345 Distal radioulnar joint, reconstruction or stabilisation of, including fusion, or ligamentous arthroplasty and excision of distal ulna, when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46345 Reconstruction of distal radioulnar joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46348 Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 1 digit (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46351 Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 2 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46354 Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 3 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46357 Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 4 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46360 Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 5 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46363 Tendon sheath of hand or wrist, open operation on, for stenosing tenovaginitis (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46366 Dupuytren's contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for - each hand (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46366 Dupuytren's contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for - 1 hand (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46369 Dupuytren's contracture, palmar fasciectomy for - 1 hand (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46372 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46375 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46378 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46381 Inter-phalangeal joint, joint capsule release when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's contracture - each procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46384 Z plasty (or similar local flap procedure) when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's contracture - 1 such procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46387 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in that ray (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46390 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46393 Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46396 Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 46396 Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46399 Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46402 Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), including obtaining of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46405 Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), involving internal fixation and including obtaining of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46408 Tendon, reconstruction of, by tendon graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46411 Flexor tendon pulley, reconstruction of, by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46414 Artificial tendon prosthesis, insertion of in preparation for tendon grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46417 Tendon transfer for restoration of hand function, each transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46420 Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, each tendon (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46423 Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46426 Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46429 Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46432 Flexor tendon of hand, primary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46435 Flexor tendon of hand, secondary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46438 Mallet finger, closed pin fixation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46441 Mallet finger, open repair of, including pin fixation when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46442 Mallet finger with intra-articular fracture involving more than one-third of base of terminal phalanx - open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 46444 Boutonniere deformity without joint contracture, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46447 Boutonniere deformity with joint contracture, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46450 Extensor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46453 Flexor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46456 Finger, percutaneous tenotomy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46459 Operation for osteomyelitis on distal phalanx (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46462 Operation for osteomyelitis on middle or proximal phalanx, metacarpal or carpus (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46464 Amputation of a supernumerary complete digit (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46465 Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46468 Amputation of 2 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46471 Amputation of 3 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46474 Amputation of 4 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46477 Amputation of 5 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46480 Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover, including metacarpal (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46483 Revision of amputation stump to provide adequate soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46486 Nail bed, accurate reconstruction of nail bed laceration using magnification, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 46489 Nail bed, secondary exploration and accurate repair of nail bed deformity using magnification, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46492 Contracture of digits of hand, flexor or extensor, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 46492 Flexion contracture of hand or digit, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46494 Ganglion of hand, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1995 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.) 01/12/1991 46498 Ganglion of flexor tendon sheath, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1994 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.) 01/11/1994 46501 Ganglion of volar or dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1994 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.) 01/11/1994 46504 Neurovascular island flap, for pulp innervation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46507 Digit or ray, transposition or transfer of, on vascular pedicle, complete procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 46507 Digit, transposition of, complete procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46510 Macrodactyly, surgical reduction of enlarged elements - each digit (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 46513 Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, not being a service to which item 46516 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46516 Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46519 Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces of hand, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46522 Flexor tendon sheath of finger or thumb - open operation and drainage for infection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1994 46525 Pulp space infection, paronychia of hand, incision for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46525 Pulp space infection, paronychia of hand, incision for, when performed in an operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 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.) 01/11/1994 46531 Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 46534 Nail plate injury or deformity, radical excision of nail germinal matrix (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47000 Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47003 Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47006 Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47009 Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 47012 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47012 Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47015 Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, not requiring general anaesthesia 01/12/1991 47018 Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47021 Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 47027 Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction, not being a service associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47030 Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47033 Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47036 Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47039 Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47042 Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47045 Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47048 Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47051 Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47054 Knee, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47057 Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47060 Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47063 Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47066 Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47069 Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47072 Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47300 Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, including percutaneous fixation where used (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47303 Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47306 Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47309 Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47312 Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47315 Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47318 Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47321 Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47324 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47327 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47330 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47333 Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47336 Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47339 Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47342 Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47345 Metacarpal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47348 Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47351 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47351 Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47354 Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47357 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47357 Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 47360 Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47363 or 47366 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47363 Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47366 Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 47369 Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, not being a service to which item 47372 or 47375 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47372 Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47375 Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 47378 Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47381, 47384, 47385 or 47386 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47381 Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47384 Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47386 Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by open reduction or internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 47387 Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47390 or 47393 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47390 Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47393 Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47396 Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47399 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47399 Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47402 Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, involving excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47405 Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed reduction of (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 47405 Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed management of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47408 Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open reduction of, including internal fixation and excision where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 47408 Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open management of, including internal fixation and excision where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47411 Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, not being a service to which item 47417 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47414 Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47417 Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47420 Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47423 Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47426, 47429 or 47432 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47426 Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47429 Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47432 Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47435 Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47438 Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47441 Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47444 Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47447 or 47450 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47447 Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47450 Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 47450 Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47451 Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 47453 Humerus, distal, (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47456 or 47459 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47456 Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47459 Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47462 Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47465 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47465 Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47466 Sternum, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47467 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47467 Sternum, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47468 Scapula, neck or glenoid region of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47471 Ribs (1 or more), treatment of fracture of - each attendance 01/12/1991 47474 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum 01/11/1994 47474 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disrupting pelvic ring or acetabulum 01/12/1991 47477 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum 01/11/1994 47477 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disrupting pelvic ring or acetabulum 01/12/1991 47480 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring traction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47483 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring control by external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47486 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of anterior segment, including diastasis of pubic symphysis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47489 Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of posterior segment (including sacro-iliac joint), with or without fixation of anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47492 Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47495 Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring traction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47498 Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring internal fixation, with or without traction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47501 Acetabulum, treatment of single column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 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.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47507 Acetabulum, treatment of transverse fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47510 Acetabulum, treatment of double column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47513 Sacro-iliac joint disruption, treatment of, requiring internal fixation, being a service associated with a service to which items 47501 to 47510 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47516 Femur, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47519 Femur, treatment of trochanteric or subcapital fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47522 Femur, treatment of subcapital fracture of, by hemi-arthroplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47525 Femur, treatment of fracture of, for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47528 Femur, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47531 Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 47531 Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by internal fixation and cross fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47534 Femur, condylar region of, treatment of intra-articular (T-shaped condylar) fracture of, requiring internal fixation, with or without internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 47540 Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47540 Hip spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47543 Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, not being a service to which item 47546 or 47549 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47546 Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47549 Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 47555 Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47558 Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1993 47561 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47564, 47567, 47570 or 47573 applies, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47564 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47565 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 47566 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 47567 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47570 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47573 Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47576 Fibula, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47579 Patella, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47582 or 47585 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47582 Patella, treatment of fracture of, by excision of patella or pole with reattachment of tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47585 Patella, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47588 Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar or tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47591 Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar and tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47594 Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47597 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47597 Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47600 Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47603 Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of more than 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 47609 Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47612 Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47615 Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47618 Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47621 Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47624 Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47627 Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47630 Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47633 Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47636 Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47639 Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47642 Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47645 Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47648 Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47651 Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47654 Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47657 Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47660 Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of 01/12/1991 47663 Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47666 Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47669 Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of 01/12/1991 47672 Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47675 Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of 01/12/1991 47678 Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47681 Spine (excluding sacrum), treatment of fracture of transverse process, vertebral body, or posterior elements - each attendance 01/12/1991 47684 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers or halo (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2006 47684 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 47684 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47687 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with spinal cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers or halo, and including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/05/2006 47687 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with spinal cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers, and including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/11/2005 47687 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with spinal cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, and including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47690 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers or halo, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2006 47690 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 47690 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47693 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers or halo, requiring reduction by closed manipulation, including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/05/2006 47693 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with cord involvement, with immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation, including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/11/2005 47693 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with cord involvement, including immobilisation by calipers, requiring reduction by closed manipulation, including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47696 Spine, reduction of fracture or dislocation of, without cord involvement, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47699 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation without cord involvement requiring open reduction with or without internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47702 Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation with cord involvement requiring open reduction with or without internal fixation, including up to 14 days post-operative care (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47703 Skull, treatment of fracture of, each attendance 01/12/1991 47705 Skull calipers, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47708 Plaster jacket, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47711 Halo, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47714 Halo, application of, in addition to spinal fusion for scoliosis, or other conditions (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47717 Halo-thoracic traction - application of both halo and thoracic jacket (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47720 Halo-femoral traction, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47723 Halo-femoral traction in conjunction with a major spine operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47726 Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - small quantity (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 47726 BONE GRAFT, harvesting of, via separate incision, associated with any item in this Group - Autogenous - small quantity 01/12/1991 47729 Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - large quantity (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 47729 BONE GRAFT, harvesting of, via separate incision, associated with any item in this Group - Autogenous - large quantity 01/12/1991 47732 Vascularised pedicle bone graft, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 47732 VASCULARISED PEDICLE BONE GRAFT, harvesting of, associated with any item in this Group 01/12/1991 47735 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47738 or 47741 applies - each attendance 01/11/1994 47735 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47738 or 47741 applies 01/12/1991 47738 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 47738 NASAL BONES, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction 01/12/1991 47741 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47744 Zygoma, treatment of fracture of 01/12/1991 47753 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47756 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47762 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.) 01/04/1992 47765 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47768 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47771 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47774 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47777 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47780 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47783 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47786 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47789 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 47804 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/04/1992 47900 Bone cyst, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47903 Epicondylitis, open operation for (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47904 Digital nail of toe, removal of, not being a service to which item 47906 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47904 Digital nail, removal of, not being a service to which item 47906 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47906 Digital nail of toe, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47906 Digital nail, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47909 Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47912 Pulp space infection, paronychia of foot, incision for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47912 Pulp space infection, paronychia of hands or feet, incision for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47915 Ingrowing nail of finger or toe, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47915 Ingrowing nail of toe, wedge resection for, with removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 47915 Ingrowing nail of toe, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of the nail bed (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47915 Ingrowing toenail, wedge resection for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47918 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47916 Ingrowing nail of finger or toe, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47916 Ingrowing nail of toe, partial resection of nail, with destruction of nail matrix by phenolisation, electrocautery, laser, sodium hydroxide or acid but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 47916 Ingrowing nail of toe, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed (Anaes.) 01/11/1994 47918 Ingrowing toenail, radical excision of nailbed (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47920 Bone growth stimulator, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 47921 Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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 - per bone (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47930 Plate, rod or nail and associated wires, pins or screws, 1 or more of, all of which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47924 or 47927 applies - per bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47933 Small exostosis (not more than 20mm of growth above bone), excision of, or simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa, not being a service associated with a service for removal of bursa (Anaes.) 01/05/2009 47933 Exostosis of small bone, excision of, including simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47936 Large exostosis (greater than 20mm growth above bone), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47936 Exostosis of large bone, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47939 Limb lengthening (first stage) osteotomy for, including application of distracting apparatus (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47939 Limb lengthening (single or first stage) osteotomy for, including application of distracting apparatus (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47942 Limb lengthening (second stage) internal fixation with bone grafting, including removal of distracting apparatus (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47943 Limb lengthening requiring slow distraction and application of ring fixator, not being a service to which item 47939 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47945 Distracting apparatus, removal of, without internal fixation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47948 External fixation, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47951 External fixation, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47954 Tendon, repair of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47954 Tendon, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 47954 Tendon, large rupture, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47957 Tendon, large, lengthening of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47957 Tendon, large, lengthening of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47960 Tenotomy, subcutaneous, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47963 Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47966 Tendon or ligament transfer, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 47966 Tendon or ligament transfer, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47969 Tenosynovectomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 47972 Tendon sheath, open operation for teno-vaginitis, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 47975 Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 47978 Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47981 Forearm, calf or interosseous muscle space of hand, decompression fasciotomy of, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 47982 Forage (Drill decompression), of neck or head of femur, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 48200 Femur, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48203 Femur, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48206 Tibia, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48209 Tibia, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48212 Humerus, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48215 Humerus, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48218 Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48221 Radius and ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48224 Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48227 Radius or ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48230 Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48233 Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48236 Scaphoid, bone graft to, for mal-union, including osteotomy, bone graft and internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48239 Bone graft, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48242 Bone graft, with internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48400 Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which item 49848 or 49851 applies, any of items 49848, 49851, 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48400 Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which item 49848 or 49851 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48403 Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48403 Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48406 Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48406 Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48409 Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48409 Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48412 Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48412 Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48415 Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48415 Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48418 Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48418 Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48421 Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48421 Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48424 Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48424 Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48427 Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48427 Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48500 Femur, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48503 Tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48506 Femur, tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48509 Epiphysiodesis, staple arrest of hemiepiphysis (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 48512 Epiphysiolysis, operation to prevent closure of plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 48512 EPIPHYSIODESIS, operation to prevent closure of plate 01/12/1991 48600 Spine, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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, not being a service associated with a service to which item 48600 or 50115 applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 48606 Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for (without instrumentation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48609 Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using Harrington or other nonsegmental fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48612 Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke, Luque, or similar) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48613 Scoliosis or kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction using separate anterior and posterior approaches (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 48615 Scoliosis, re-exploration for, involving adjustment or removal of instrumentation or simple bone grafting procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48618 Scoliosis, revision of failed scoliosis surgery, involving more than 1 of multiple osteotomy, fusion or instrumentation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48621 Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke, or similar) - not more than 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48624 Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) - more than 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48627 Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, combined with segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke or similar) down to and including pelvis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48630 Scoliosis, requiring anterior decompression of spinal cord with resection of vertebrae including bone graft and instrumentation in the presence of spinal cord involvement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48632 Scoliosis, congenital, vertebral resection and fusion for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 48636 Percutaneous lumbar discectomy, 1 or more levels not being a service associated with intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2003 48636 Percutaneous lumbar partial or total discectomy, 1 or more levels, not being a service associated with intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48636 Percutaneous lumbar discectomy, 1 or more levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48639 Vertebral body, total or subtotal excision of, including bone grafting or other form of fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48640 Vertebral body, disease of, excision and spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction utilising separate anterior and posterior approaches (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 48642 Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies - 1 or 2 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48645 Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies - more than 2 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48648 Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) - 1 or 2 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48651 Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) - more than 2 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48654 Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with partial or total laminectomy, 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48654 Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy, 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48657 Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with partial or total laminectomy, more than 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48657 Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy, more than 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48660 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level, not being a service associated with artificial intervertebral total disc replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48660 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48663 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level - principal surgeon (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 48663 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48666 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level - assisting surgeon 01/01/2014 48666 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - assisting surgeon (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48669 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level, not being a service associated with artificial intervertebral total disc replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48669 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48672 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level - principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2014 48672 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48675 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level - assisting surgeon 01/01/2014 48675 Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - assisting surgeon (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48678 Spine, simple internal fixation of, involving 1 or more of facetal screw, wire loop or similar, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48681 Spine, non-segmental internal fixation of (Harrington or similar), other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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, not being a service associated with artificial intervertebral total disc replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48684 Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies - 1 or 2 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48687 Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply - 3 or 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48690 Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply - more than 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48691 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement, at one level only, including removal of disc, for a patient who: (a) has not had prior spinal fusion surgery at the same lumbar level; and (b) does not have vertebral osteoporosis; and (c) has failed conservative therapy; other than a service associated with item 40300 or 40301 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2014 48691 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement including removal of disc, 1 level, in patients with single-level intralumbar disc disease in the absence of vertebral osteoporosis and prior spinal fusion at the same lumbar level who have failed conservative therapy, with fluoroscopy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48692 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement, at one level only, including removal of disc, for a patient who: (a) has not had prior spinal fusion surgery at the same lumbar level; and (b) does not have vertebral osteoporosis; and (c) has failed conservative therapy; other than a service associated with item 40300 or 40301 - principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2014 48692 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement including removal of disc, 1 level, in patients with single-level intralumbar disc disease in the absence of vertebral osteoporosis and prior spinal fusion at the same lumbar level who have failed conservative therapy, with fluoroscopy (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - principal surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48693 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement, at one level only, including removal of disc, for a patient who: (a) has not had prior spinal fusion surgery at the same lumbar level; and (b) does not have vertebral osteoporosis; and (c) has failed conservative therapy; other than a service associated with item 40300 or 40301—assisting surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2014 48693 Lumbar artificial intervertebral total disc replacement including removal of disc, 1 level, in patients with single-level intralumbar disc disease in the absence of vertebral osteoporosis and prior spinal fusion at the same lumbar level who have failed conservative therapy, (where an assisting surgeon performs the approach) - assisting surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 48694 Cervical artificial intervertebral total disc replacement, at one level only, including removal of disc, for a patient who: (a) has not had prior spinal surgery at the same cervical level; and (b) is skeletally mature; and (c) has symptomatic degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy; and (d) does not have vertebral osteoporosis; and (e) has failed conservative therapy; other than a service associated with item 40300 or 40301 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2012 48900 Shoulder, excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48903 Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48903 Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromionectomy, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48906 Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff, or both - not being a service associated with a service to which item 48900 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48909 Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 48903 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48909 Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space by acromionectomy, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 48903 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48912 Shoulder, arthrotomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48915 Shoulder, hemi-arthroplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48918 Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty of, including any associated rotator cuff repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48921 Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48924 Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of, requiring bone graft to scapula or humerus, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48927 Shoulder prosthesis, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48930 Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for recurrent anterior or posterior dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48930 Shoulder, anterior stabilisation procedure for recurrent dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48933 Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability, anterior or posterior (or both) repair when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48933 Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48936 Shoulder, synovectomy of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48939 Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48939 Shoulder, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48942 Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 48942 Shoulder, arthrodesis of, including removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48945 Shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48948 Shoulder, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: removal of loose bodies; decompression of calcium deposit; debridement of labrum, synovium or rotator cuff; or chondroplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48948 Shoulder, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: removal of loose bodies; debridement of labrum, synovium or rotator cuff; or chondroplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48951 Shoulder, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromioplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48954 Shoulder, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, including release of contracture when performed - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48954 Shoulder, arthroscopic total synovectomy of - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48957 Shoulder, arthroscopic stabilisation of, for recurrent instability including labral repair or reattachment when performed - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48957 Shoulder, arthroscopic stabilisation of, for recurrent instability - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 48960 Shoulder, reconstruction or repair of, including repair of rotator cuff by arthroscopic, arthroscopic assisted or mini open means; arthroscopic acromioplasty; or resection of acromioclavicular joint by separate approach when performed - not being a service associated with any other procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 48960 Shoulder, arthroscopic reconstruction of, including repair of rotator cuff - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49100 Elbow, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49103 Elbow, ligamentous stabilisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49106 Elbow, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49106 Elbow, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49109 Elbow, total synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49112 Elbow, silastic or other replacement of radial head (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49115 Elbow, total joint replacement of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49116 Elbow, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49117 Elbow, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49118 Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy and lavage, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49118 Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49121 Elbow, arthroscopic surgery involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect, removal of loose body; release of contracture or adhesions; chondroplasty; or osteoplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49121 Elbow, arthroscopic surgery involving any 1 or more of drilling of defect, removal of loose body or chondroplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49200 Wrist, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with or without bone graft and internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49200 Wrist, arthrodesis of, including bone graft, with or without internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49203 Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, with synovectomy if performed, with or without bone graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49203 Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, including bone graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49206 Wrist, proximal carpectomy of, including styloidectomy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49206 Wrist, excision arthroplasty of, with radial styloidectomy and proximal carpectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49209 Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49210 Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49211 Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49212 Wrist, arthrotomy of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49215 Wrist, reconstruction of, including repair of single or multiple ligaments or capsules, including associated arthrotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49218 Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or both (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49221 Wrist, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect; removal of loose body, release of adhesions; local synovectomy; or debridement of one area - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49221 Wrist, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of drilling of defect, removal of loose body, local synovectomy or debridement - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49224 Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of 2 or more distinct areas; or osteoplasty including excision of the distal ulna; or total synovectomy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49224 Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of 2 or more distinct areas; or osteoplasty including excision of the distal ulna; or total synovectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49224 Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of or total synovectomy of - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49227 Wrist, arthroscopic pinning of osteochondral fragment or stabilisation procedure for ligamentous disruption - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49227 Wrist, arthroscopic pinning of osteochondral fragment - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49300 Sacroiliac joint arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49303 Hip, arthrotomy of, including lavage, drainage or biopsy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49306 Hip arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49306 Hip arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49309 Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (Austin Moore or similar (non cement)) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49312 Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (cemented, porous coated or similar) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49315 Hip, arthroplasty of, unipolar or bipolar (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49318 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including minor bone grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49319 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49321 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including major bone grafting, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49324 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49327 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to acetabulum, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49330 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to femur, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49333 Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to both acetabulum and femur, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49336 Hip, treatment of a fracture of the femur where revision total hip replacement is required as part of the treatment of the fracture (not including intra-operative fracture), being a service associated with a service to which items 49324 to 49333 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49339 Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of proximal femur greater than 5 cm in length (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49342 Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of acetabulum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49345 Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of both femur and acetabulum (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49346 Hip, revision arthroplasty with replacement of acetabular liner or ceramic head, not requiring removal of femoral component or acetabular shell (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 49348 Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 49348 Hip, congenital dislocation of, manipulation of, with application of cast (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49351 Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast - each attendance (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49354 Hip, congenital dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49357 Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 49360 Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 49360 Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49363 Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 49363 Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49366 Hip, arthroscopic surgery of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 49366 Hip, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49369 Historical item included for item mapping purposes 01/05/1994 49500 Knee, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of; capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49503 Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patello-femoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this Group applies) - any 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 49503 Knee, partial or total meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patellofemoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon (not being a service to which another item in this Group applies) – any 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2008 49503 Knee, partial or total meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patellofemoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this Groups applies) – any 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49503 Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies - any 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49506 Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patello-femoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this Group applies) - any 2 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 49506 Knee, partial or total meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patellofemoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon (not being a service to which another item in this Group applies) – any 2 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2008 49506 Knee, partial or total meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, patellofemoral stabilisation or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other single procedure (not being a service to which another item in this Groups applies) – any 2 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49506 Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, osteoplasty of, or single transfer of ligament or tendon or any other procedure, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies - any 2 or more procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49509 Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49509 Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 49509 Knee, total synovectomy of, arthrodesis of, patello-femoral stabilisation or repair of cruciate ligament - any 1 procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49512 Knee, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49512 Knee, arthrodesis of, with removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49515 Knee, removal of prosthesis, cemented or uncemented, including associated cement, as the first stage of a 2 stage procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49517 Knee, hemiarthroplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 49518 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49519 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49521 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49524 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur and tibia, including obtaining of graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49527 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49530 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49533 Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to both femur and tibia, including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49534 Knee, patello-femoral joint of, total replacement arthroplasty as a primary procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49536 Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability (open or arthroscopic, or both) involving either cruciate or collateral ligaments, including notchplasty when performed, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49536 Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability (open or arthroscopic, or both) involving either cruciate or collateral ligaments, including notchplasty when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49536 Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability involving either cruciate or collateral ligaments (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49539 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligament or 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 or a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49539 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty when performed and surgery to other internal derangements, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49539 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligament or ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty when performed and surgery to other internal derangements, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49539 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including surgery to other internal derangements, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49542 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligament or ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49542 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49542 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligament or ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49542 Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49545 Knee, revision arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49545 Knee, revision arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49548 Knee, revision of patello-femoral stabilisation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49551 Knee, revision of procedures to which item 49536, 49539 or 49542 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49554 Knee, revision of total replacement of, by anatomic specific allograft of tibia or femur (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49557 Knee, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy, simple trimming of meniscal margin or plica) - not being a service associated with autologous chondrocyte implantation or matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation or any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2011 49557 Knee, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy, simple trimming of meniscal margin or plica) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49558 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: debridement, osteoplasty or chrondroplasty - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49559 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving chrondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant; including any associated debridement or oestoplasty - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49560 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49560 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: partial or total meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release – not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49560 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body, lateral release, or chondroplasty - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49561 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of; meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes associated debridement, osteoplasty or chrondoplasty - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49561 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: partial or total meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes associated debridement, osteoplasty or chondroplasty – not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49562 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes chondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant and associated debridement or osteoplasty - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49562 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: partial or total meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral release; where the procedure includes chondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) implant and associated debridement or osteoplasty – not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49563 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscus repair; osteochondral graft; or chondral graft - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 49563 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscus repair; osteochondral graft; or chondral graft (excluding autologous chondrocyte implantation or matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) –not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2011 49563 Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving meniscus repair or osteoplasty, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49564 Knee, patello-femoral stabilisation of, combined arthroscopic and open procedure, including lateral release, medial capsulorrhaphy and tendon transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 49564 Knee, patello-femoral stabilisation of, combined arthroscopic and open procedure, including lateral release, medial capsulorrhaphy and tendon transfer, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49566 Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49566 Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49569 Knee, mobilisation for post-traumatic stiffness, by multiple muscle or tendon release (quadricepsplasty) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1994 49700 Ankle, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49703 Ankle, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the ankle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49703 Ankle, arthroscopic surgery of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49706 Ankle, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of: lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49709 Ankle, ligamentous stabilisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49712 Ankle, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49712 Ankle, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49715 Ankle, total joint replacement of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49716 Ankle, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49717 Ankle, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting, including removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49718 Ankle, Achilles' tendon or other major tendon, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49721 Ankle, Achilles' tendon rupture managed by non-operative treatment 01/12/1991 49724 Ankle, Achilles' tendon, secondary repair or reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49727 Ankle, Achilles' tendon, operation for lengthening (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49728 Ankle, lengthening of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and soleus fascia, for the correction of equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 49800 Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, primary repair of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49803 Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, secondary repair of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49806 Foot, subcutaneous tenotomy of, 1 or more tendons (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49809 Foot, open tenotomy of, with or without tenoplasty (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49812 Foot, tendon or ligament transplantation of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49815 Foot, triple arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49815 Foot, triple arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49818 Foot, excision of calcaneal spur (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49821 Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49824 Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49827 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49830 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49833 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 49833 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49836 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 49836 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49837 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation where performed - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 49837 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 49838 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, including internal fixation where performed - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2000 49838 Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/2011 49839 Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49842 Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49845 Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso-phalangeal joint, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 49845 Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso-phalangeal joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49848 Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49851 Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe with internal fixation (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49854 Foot, radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49857 Foot, metatarso-phalangeal joint replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49860 Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, single joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49863 Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, 2 or more joints (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49866 Foot, neurectomy for plantar or digital neuritis (Morton's or Bett's syndrome) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 49869 Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49872 Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49875 Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 49878 Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, splint or manipulation - each attendance (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 50102 Joint, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 50103 Joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50104 Joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 50106 Joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50109 Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50109 Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50112 Cicatricial flexion or extension contraction of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1996 50112 Cicatricial flexion contracture of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50115 Joint or joints, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 50118 Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50118 Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50121 Greater Trochanter, transplantation of ileopsoas tendon to (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/1997 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 19/06/1997 50127 Joint or joints, arthroplasty of, by any technique not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 50130 Joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1993 50200 Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 50201 Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, involving neurovascular structures, open biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2004 50203 Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50206 Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50209 Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50212 Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, without reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50215 Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, with intercalary reconstruction (prosthesis, allograft or autograft) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50218 Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50218 Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50221 Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 50227 Malignant bone tumour, enbloc resection of, with massive anatomic specific allograft or autograft, with or without prosthetic replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50230 Benign tumour, resection of, requiring anatomic specific allograft, with or without internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50233 Malignant tumour, amputation for, hemipelvectomy or interscapulo-thoracic (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50236 Malignant tumour, amputation for, hip disarticulation, shoulder disarticulation or proximal third femur (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50239 Malignant tumour, amputation for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 50300 Joint deformity, slow correction of, using ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances - payable only once in any 12 month period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50303 Limb lengthening, up to and including 5cm, 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.) 01/07/1995 50303 Limb lengthening, 5cm or less, by gradual distraction, with application of an external fixator or intra-medullary device, in the operating theatre of a hospital - payable only once per limb in any 12 month period (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 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.) 01/07/1995 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, or where the lengthening is greater than 5cm (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2005 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, not being a service to which item 50303 or 50306 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50312 Ankle, synovectomy of, by arthroscopic or open means - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the ankle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50312 Ankle, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50315 Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50318 Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50321 Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50324 Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of, revision procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50327 Talipes equinovarus, bilateral procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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, not being a service to which item 50315, 50318, 50321, 50324 or 50327 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 50333 Tarsal coalition, excision of, with interposition of muscle, fat graft or similar graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50336 Talus, vertical, congenital, combined anterior and posterior reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50339 Foot and ankle, tibialis anterior tendon (split or whole) transfer to lateral column (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50342 Foot and ankle, tibialis or tibialis posterior tendon transfer, through the interosseous membrane to anterior or posterior aspect of foot (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50345 Hyperextension deformity of toe, release incorporating V-Y plasty of skin, lengthening of extensor tendons and release of capsule contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50348 Knee, deformity of, post-operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 50349 Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 50350 Hip, congenital dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 50351 Hip, developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 50351 Hip, congenital or developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50352 Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast - each attendance (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 50353 Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 50354 Tibia, pseudarthrosis of, congenital, resection and internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50357 Knee, leg or thigh, rectus femoris tendon transfer or medial or lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50360 Knee, leg or thigh, combined medial and lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50363 Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50366 Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50369 Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50372 Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50375 Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50378 Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50381 Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50384 Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50387 Hip, iliopsoas tendon transfer to greater trochanter, or transfer of abdominal musculature to greater trochanter, or transfer or adductors to ischium (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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 (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 50393 Pelvis, bone graft or shelf procedures for acetabular dysplasia (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50394 Acetabular dysplasia, treatment of, by multiple peri-acetabular osteotomy, including internal fixation where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 50396 Hand, congenital abnormalities or duplication of digits, amputation or splitting of phalanx or phalanges, with ligament or joint reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50399 Forearm, radial aplasia or dysplasia (radial club hand), centralisation or radialisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50402 Torticollis, bipolar release of sternocleidomastoid muscle and associated soft tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50405 Elbow, flexorplasty, or tendon transfer to restore elbow function (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50408 Shoulder, congenital or developmental dislocation, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 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.) 01/07/1995 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.) 01/07/1995 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.) 01/07/1995 50420 Patella, congenital dislocation of, reconstruction of the quadriceps (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50423 Tibia, fibula or both, congenital deficiency of, transfer of the fibula to tibia, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50426 Diaphyseal aclasia, removal of lesion or lesions from bone - 1 approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1995 50450 Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis, with synovectomy if performed, or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50450 Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50451 Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. (d) Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. (e) Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis, with synovectomy if performed, or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2009 50451 Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. (d) Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. (e) Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50455 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50456 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50460 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery and bilateral femoral osteotomies. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of torsional abnormality of the femur by rotational osteotomy and internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50461 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery and bilateral femoral osteotomies. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of torsional abnormality of the femur by rotational osteotomy and internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50465 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies and bilateral tibial osteotomies. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50466 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies and bilateral tibial osteotomies. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (d) Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50470 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies, bilateral tibial osteotomies and bilateral foot stabilisation. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of bilateral pes valgus by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50471 Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies, bilateral tibial osteotomies and bilateral foot stabilisation. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (d) Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (e) Correction of bilateral pes valgus by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50475 Single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy for the correction of crouch gait including: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of flexion deformity at the knee by extension osteotomy of the distal femur including internal fixation. Correction of patella alta and quadriceps insufficiency by patella tendon shortening/reconstruction. Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia with internal fixation. Correction of foot instability by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50476 Single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy for the correction of crouch gait including: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of flexion deformity at the knee by extension osteotomy of the distal femur including internal fixation. (d) Correction of patella alta and quadriceps insufficiency by patella tendon shortening/reconstruction. (e) Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia with internal fixation. (f) Correction of foot instability by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50500 Radius or ulna, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50504 Radius or ulna, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50508 Radius, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50512 Radius, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50516 Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50520 Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50524 Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, 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 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50528 Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50532 Radius and ulna, shafts of, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50536 Radius and ulna, shafts of, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50540 Olecranon, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50544 Radius, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, by closed reduction of (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50548 Radius, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50552 Humerus, proximal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre, neonatal unit or nursery of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50556 Humerus, proximal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50560 Humerus, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre, neonatal unit or nursery of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50564 Humerus, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50568 Humhumerus, with open growth plate, supracondylar or condylar, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50572 Humerus, with open growth plate, supracondylar or condylar, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50576 Femur, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50580 Tibia, with open growth plate, plateau or condyles, medial or lateral, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50584 Tibia, distal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50588 Tibia and fibula, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50600 Scoliosis or kyphosis, in a growing child, manipulation of deformity and application of a localiser cast, under general anaesthesia, in a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50604 Scoliosis or kyphosis, in a child or adolescent, spinal fusion for (without instrumentation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50608 Scoliosis or kyphosis, in a child or adolescent, treatment by segmental instrumentation and fusion of the spine, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50612 Scoliosis or kyphosis, in a child or adolescent, with spinal deformity, treatment by segmental instrumentation, utilising separate anterior and posterior approaches, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50616 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, re-exploration for adjustment or removal of segmental instrumentation used for correction of spine deformity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50620 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, revision of failed scoliosis surgery, involving more than 1 of osteotomy, fusion, removal of instrumentation or instrumentation, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50624 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) - not more than 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50628 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) - more than 4 levels (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50632 Scoliosis or kyphosis, in a child or adolescent, requiring segmental instrumentation and fusion of the spine down to and including the pelvis or sacrum, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50636 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, requiring anterior decompression of the spinal cord with vertebral resection and instrumentation in the presence of spinal cord involvement, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50640 Scoliosis, in a child or adolescent, congenital, resection and fusion of abnormal vertebra via an anterior or posterior approach, not being a service to which item 48642 to 48675 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50644 Spine, bone graft to, for a child or adolescent, associated with surgery for correction of scoliosis or kyphosis or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50650 Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, examination, manipulation and arthrography of the hip under anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 50654 Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, application or reapplication of a hip spica, including examination of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2006 50658 Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, examination and manipulation of the hip under anaesthesia (Anaes.) 01/11/2006 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.) 01/05/2004 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:- percutaneous access cannot be achieved;- vital organs/tissues are at risk of damage from the percutaneous rfa procedure; or- resection of one part of the liver is possible however there is at least one primary liver tumour in a non-resectable region of the liver which 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.) 01/05/2004 51300 "NOTE: Benefit in respect of assistance at an operation is not payable unless the assistance is rendered by a medical practitioner other than the anaesthetist or assistant anaesthetist. The amount specified is the amount payable whether the assistance is rendered by one or more than one medical practitioner. Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $410.00 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" does not exceed $410.00" 01/05/1997 51300 NOTE: Benefit in respect of assistance at an operation is not payable unless the assistance is rendered by a medical practitioner other than the anaesthetist or assistant anaesthetist. The amount specified is the amount payable whether the assistance is rendered by one or more than one medical practitioner. Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $183.20 but does not exceed $325.45 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $325.45 not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473, 30475, 30476, 30478, 32072, 32075, 32078, 32081, 32084, 32087, 32090 or 32093 applies 01/07/1995 51300 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $186.50 but does not exceed $331.30 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $186.50 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $331.30 not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473, 30475, 30476, 30478, 32072, 32075, 32078, 32081, 32084, 32087, 32090 or 32093 applies 01/11/1995 51300 Assistance at any operation identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $331.30 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ does not exceed $331.30 01/11/1996 51300 Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $416.95 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $416.95 01/11/1997 51300 Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $423.20 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $423.20 01/11/1998 51300 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $429.55" 01/11/1999 51300 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $441.65 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $441.65" 01/11/2000 51300 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $452.70" 01/11/2002 51300 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $464.00 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $464.00" 01/11/2003 51300 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $473.75 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $473.75" 01/11/2004 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $483.20 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" does not exceed $483.20" 01/11/2005 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $493.35 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $493.35" 01/11/2006 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $515.80 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $515.80" 01/11/2008 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $527.65 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $527.65" 01/11/2009 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $537.15 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $537.15" 01/11/2010 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $547.90 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $547.90" 01/11/2011 51300 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $558.30 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $558.30" 01/11/2012 51300 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $183.20 but does not exceed $325.45 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $325.45 01/12/1991 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $410.00 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $410.00." 01/05/1997 51303 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $325.45 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $325.45 provided that the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473, 30475, 30476, 30478, 32072, 32075, 32078, 32081, 32084, 32087, 32090 or 32093 applies 01/07/1995 51303 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $331.30 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $331.30 provided that the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $186.50 not being a service associated with a service to which item 30473, 30475, 30476, 30478, 32072, 32075, 32078, 32081, 32084, 32087, 32090 or 32093 applies 01/11/1995 51303 Assistance at any operation identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fees exceeds $331.30 or at a series of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $331.30. 01/11/1996 51303 Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee exceeds $416.95 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $416.95 01/11/1997 51303 Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee exceeds $423.20 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $423.20 01/11/1998 51303 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $429.55" 01/11/1999 51303 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $441.65 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $441.65" 01/11/2000 51303 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $452.70" 01/11/2002 51303 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $464.00 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $464.00" 01/11/2003 51303 "Assistance at any operation under an item in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $473.75 or at a series or combination of operations under items in group T8 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $473.75" 01/11/2004 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $483.20 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $483.20" 01/11/2005 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $493.35 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $493.35" 01/11/2006 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $515.80 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $515.80" 01/11/2008 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $527.65 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $527.65" 01/11/2009 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $537.15 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $537.15" 01/11/2010 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $547.90 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $547.90" 01/11/2011 51303 "Assistance at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee exceeds $558.30 or at a series of operations identified by the word ""assist."" for which the aggregate fee exceeds $558.30." 01/11/2012 51303 Assistance at any operation for which the fee exceeds $325.45 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $325.45 provided that the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 01/12/1991 51306 Assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section 01/12/1991 51309 "Assistance at a series or combination of operations which have been identified by the word ""Assist."" and assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section" 01/11/1996 51309 Assistance at a series or combination of operations, 1 of which is a delivery involving Caesarean section 01/12/1991 51312 Assistance at any interventional obstetric procedure described in items 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16633 01/07/1995 51312 Assistance at any interventional obstetric procedure covered by items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615, 16627 and 16633 01/11/1995 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 01/05/1997 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, 42725, 42746, 42749, 42752, 42776 or 42779 01/11/2012 51318 Assistance at cataract and intraocular lens surgery where patient has: - total loss of vision, including no potential for central vision, in the fellow eye; or - previous significant surgical complication in the fellow eye; or -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 01/05/1997 51700 Professional attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home where the patient is referred to him or her 01/11/1999 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 01/11/2000 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 oraland maxillofacial surgery, at consulting rooms, hospital or residential aged care facility if the patient is referred to him or her 01/11/2007 51700 Professional attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) by an approved dental practitioner where the patient is referred to the approved dental practitioner - being an attendance related to a subsequent operative procedure described in an item in Groups O3 to O9 where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/12/1991 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 01/11/1999 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 if the patient is referred to him or her 01/11/2007 51703 Professional attendance by an approved dental practitioner where the patient is referred to the approved dental practitioner - each attendance related to an operative procedure described in an item in Groups O3 to O9 subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or nursing home 01/12/1991 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $410.00 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" does not exceed $410.00" 01/05/1997 51800 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation for which the fee exceeds $186.50 but does not exceed $331.30 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for 1 of the operations exceeds $186.50 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $331.30 01/11/1995 51800 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $331.30 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ does not exceed $331.30 01/11/1996 51800 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $416.95 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $416.95 01/11/1997 51800 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee does not exceed $423.20 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $423.20 01/11/1998 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $429.55" 01/11/1999 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $441.65 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $441.65" 01/11/2000 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $452.70" 01/11/2002 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $464.00 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the aggregate fee does not exceed $464.00" 01/11/2003 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $473.75 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" does not exceed $473.75" 01/11/2004 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $483.20 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" does not exceed $483.20" 01/11/2005 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 $493.35 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 $493.35 01/11/2006 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 $515.80 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 $515.80 01/11/2008 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 $527.65 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 $527.65 01/11/2009 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 $537.15 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 $537.15 01/11/2010 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 $547.90 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 $547.90 01/11/2011 51800 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""assist."" for which the fee does not exceed $558.30 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" where the fee for the series or combination of operations identified by the word ""assist."" does not exceed $558.30" 01/11/2012 51800 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation for which the fee exceeds $183.20 but does not exceed $325.45 or at a series or a combination of operations where the fee for 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 but where the fee for the series or combination of operations does not exceed $325.45 01/12/1991 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $410.00 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $410.00" 01/05/1997 51803 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation for which the fee exceeds $331.30 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $331.30 provided that the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $186.50 01/11/1995 51803 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee exceeds $331.30 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word AAssist.@ where the aggregate fee exceeds $331.30 01/11/1996 51803 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee exceeds $416.95 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $416.95 01/11/1997 51803 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation under an item in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the fee exceeds $423.20 or at a series or combination of operations in groups O3 to O9 identified by the word AAssist.@ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $423.20 01/11/1998 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $429.55 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $429.55" 01/11/1999 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $434.70 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $434.70" 01/11/2000 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $441.65 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $441.65" 01/11/2001 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $452.70 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $452.70" 01/11/2002 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $464.00 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $464.00" 01/11/2003 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $473.75 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $473.75" 01/11/2004 51803 "Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any operation identified by the word ""Assist."" for which the fee exceeds $483.20 or at a series or combination of operations identified by the word ""Assist."" where the aggregate fee exceeds $483.20" 01/11/2005 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 $493.35 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $493.35 01/11/2006 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 $515.80 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $515.80 01/11/2008 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 $527.65 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $527.65 01/11/2009 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 $537.15 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $537.15 01/11/2010 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 $547.90 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $547.90 01/11/2011 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 $558.30 or at a series or combination of operations specified in items that include‘(Assist.)’ if the aggregate fee exceeds $558.30 01/11/2012 51803 Assistance by an approved dental practitioner at any operation for which the fee exceeds $325.45 or at a combination of operations for which the aggregate fee exceeds $325.45 provided that the fee for at least 1 of the operations exceeds $183.20 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 51904 Lipectomy - in the oral and maxillofacial region - wedge excision of skin or fat - 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 51904 Llipectomy - wedge excision of skin or fat - 1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 51904 Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat —1 excision (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 51906 Lipectomy - in the oral and maxillofacial region - wedge excision of skin or fat - 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 51906 Lipectomy — wedge excision of skin or fat — 2 or more excisions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 52001 Operative procedure on tissue, organ or region, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies, including any consultation on the same occasion 01/11/1992 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 52010 Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52012 Superficial foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52012 Superficial foreign body, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52015 Subcutaneous foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52015 Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52018 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52018 Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 52024 Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, in the oral and maxillofacial region, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52024 Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52025 Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52027 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, in the oral and maxillofacial region, as an independent procedure and not being a service to which item 52025 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 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.) 01/11/2000 52027 Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52030 Sinus, in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52030 Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52031 Pre-auricular sinus, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52033 Sinus, in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52033 Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52034 Premalignant lesions of the oral mucous, treatment by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy 01/05/1997 52034 Premalignant lesions of the oral mucous, treatment by cryotherapy, diathermy or carbon dioxide laser 01/11/2000 52035 ENDOSCOPIC LASER THERAPY for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the upper aerodigestive tract in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery 01/05/2001 52035 Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the upper aerodigestive tract (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52035 Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions of the oral cavity (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 52036 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 52039 applies (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 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, if the removal is by surgical excision and suture, not being a service to which item 52039 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 52039 Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (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.) 01/05/2001 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, if the removal is by surgical excision and suture, and the procedure is performed on more than 3 but not more than10 lesions ( (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 52042 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.) 01/05/2001 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.) 01/12/1991 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 5mm 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 Groups O3 to O9 applies, involving muscle, bone, or other deep tissue (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 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 5mm 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.) 01/11/1992 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 if 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.) 01/11/2007 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), ULCER OR SCAR (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), removal of, not covered by any other item in Groups O3 to O9, involving muscle, bone, or other deep tissue 01/12/1991 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 5mm 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 Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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 5mm 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.) 01/11/1992 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 if 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.) 01/11/2007 52048 TUMOUR OR DEEP CYST (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment), removal of, requiring wide excision, not covered by any other item in Groups O3 to O9 01/12/1991 52051 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.) 01/05/2001 52051 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52054 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.) 01/05/2001 52054 Tumour, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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) 01/11/1992 52055 Haematoma, small abscess or cellulitis in the oral and maxillofacial region, not requiring admission to a hospital, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) 01/11/2007 52056 Haematoma in the oral and maxillofacial region, aspiration of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52057 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52057 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis orsimilar lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 52057 Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare), where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52058 Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52058 Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region, using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 52059 Abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52059 Abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 52060 Muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52060 Muscle, excision of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52061 Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52062 Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 52063 Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52064 Bone cyst in the oral and maxillofacial region, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52066 Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52069 Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52072 Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52073 Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52075 Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52078 Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52081 Tongue tie, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52084 Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, division or excision of frenulum, in a person aged not less than 2 years (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52087 Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52090 Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for osteomyelitis - 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 52090 Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis — 1 bone or in combination with adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52090 OPERATION (FOR ACUTE OSTEOMYLITIS) ON MANDIBLE OR MAXILLA (other than alveolar margins) ONE BONE 01/12/1991 52092 Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 52093 Operation (for chronic osteomylitis) on mandible or maxilla or mandible and maxilla (other than alveolar margins) 01/12/1991 52094 Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones in the oral and maxillofacial region referred to in item 52092 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52094 Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to in item 52092 (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2007 52095 Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52096 Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52097 External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52097 External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 52098 External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/12/1991 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, if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, per bone (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/1997 52106 Arch bars, 1 or more, which were inserted for dental fixation purposes to the maxilla or mandible, removal of, requiring general anaesthesia if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 52108 Lip, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52111 Vermilionectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52114 Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52117 Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52120 Mandible, hemimandiblectomy of, including condylectomy where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/1997 52122 Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52123 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 52123 Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52126 Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52129 Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 52131 Bone graft with internal fixation, not being a service to which an item in the range (a) 51900 to 52186; or(b) 52303 to 53460 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2008 52132 Tracheostomy (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52133 Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52135 Post-operative or post-nasal haemorrhage, or both, control of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 52136 Arterial or venous anastomosis, as an independent procedure in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52136 Arterial or venous anastomosis, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52137 Arterial or venous anastomosis not being a service to which another item applies, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52137 Arterial or venous anastomosis not being a service to which another item applies, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52138 Maxillary artery, ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 52144 Foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52144 Foreign body, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52147 Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52148 Parotid duct, repair of, using micro-surgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 52150 Parotid gland, total extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52152 Parotid gland, total extirpation of, with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52154 Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52156 Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy of, with exposure of facial nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52158 Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52160 Radical excision of intra-oral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck (commando-type operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52166 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.) 01/11/2000 52168 Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 3 lymph node levels involving removal of soft tissue and lymph nodes from one side of the neck (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52170 Lymph nodes of neck, selective dissection of 4 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52172 Lymph nodes of neck, bilateral dissection of levels i, ii and iii (bilateral supraomohyoid dissections) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52174 Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52176 Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck with preservation of one or more of: internal jugular vein, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, or spinal accessory nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52180 Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52182 Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 52300 Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or mucosa (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52300 Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or mucosa (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52303 Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with buccal pad of fat (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52303 Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with buccal pad of fat (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52306 Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52306 Single-stage local flap, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using temporalis muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52309 Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area in the oral and maxillofacial region, (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52309 Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52312 Free grafting (mucosa, split skin or connective tissue) to 1 defect in the oral and maxillofacial region, including elective dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52312 Free grafting (mucosa, split skin or connective tissue) to 1 defect, including elective dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1995 52312 Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52315 Free grafting, full thickness, to 1 defect (mucosa or skin) in the oral and maxillofacial region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52315 Free grafting, full thickness, to 1 defect (mucosa or skin) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/04/1992 52318 HARVESTING OF BONE GRAFT via separate incision, associated with any other item in Groups O3 to O9 - autogenous 01/12/1991 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.) 01/04/1992 52320 Vascularised pedicle bone graft to be used in the oral and maxillofacial region, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52321 Foreign implant (non-biological), insertion of in the oral and maxillofacial region, for contour reconstruction of pathological deformity, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52624 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 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.) 01/12/1991 52324 Direct flap repair, using tongue, first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52327 Direct flap repair, using tongue, second stage (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52330 Palatal defect (oro-nasal fistula), plastic closure of , including services to which item 52300, 52303, 52306 or 52324 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52333 Cleft palate, primary repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52336 Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52337 Alveolar cleft (congenital) unilateral, grafting of, including plastic closure of associated oro-nasal fistulae and ridge augmentation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 52339 Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 52345 Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 52351 Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 52357 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1998 52360 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 52363 Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/11/2000 52363 Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1998 52366 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 52369 Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/11/2000 52369 Mandible or maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of 1 jaw and 2 such procedures of the other jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/07/1998 52372 Mandible or 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.) 01/12/1991 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/01/2015 52375 Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/07/1998 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.) 01/11/2000 52375 Mandible or maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52378 Genioplasty including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52379 Face, contour reconstruction of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 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.) 01/11/1992 52382 Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site and rigid fixation by bone plates, screws or both (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 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.) 01/11/2000 52420 Mandible, fixation by intermaxillary wiring, excluding wiring for obesity 01/11/1992 52424 Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) in the oral and maxillofacial region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2000 52432 Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein in the oral and maxillofacial region using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including setting in of free flap (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52434 Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft in the oral and maxillofacial region using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52440 Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52442 Cleft lip, unilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52444 Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52446 Cleft lip, bilateral — primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52448 Cleft lip, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52450 Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52452 Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle deformity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52454 Cleft lip, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52456 Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52458 Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52460 Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, orpharyngoplasty for (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52470 Facial nerve palsy, excision of tissue for (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52476 Eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis, insertion of foreign implant for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52478 Eyelid, whole thickness reconstruction of other than by direct suture only (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52480 Composite graft (Chondro-cutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52482 Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52484 Macrostomia, operation for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52600 Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52603 Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52606 Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 52609 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — less than 5 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52612 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — 5 to 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52615 Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of — more than 20 lesions (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52618 Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed —unilateral or bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52621 Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when performed — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52624 Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both — unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52626 Alveolar ridge augmentation — unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge region for (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 52627 Osseo-integration procedure — extra oral implantationof titanium fixture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52627 Osseo-integration procedure - extra oral implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52630 Osseo-integration procedure — fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.) 01/05/2001 52630 Osseo-integration procedure - fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/05/1997 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.) 01/05/1997 52800 Neurolysis by open operation, in the oral and maxillofacial region, without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52803 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52800 Neurolysis by open operation, without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52803 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52803 Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), in the oral and maxillofacial region, neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52803 Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52806 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve in the oral and maxillofacial region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52806 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52809 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve in the oral and maxillofacial region (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52809 Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52812 Nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52812 Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52815 Nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52815 Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52818 Nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52818 Nerve, transposition of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52821 Nerve graft to nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52821 Nerve graft to nerve trunk (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52824 Peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, cryosurgery of, for pain relief (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 52826 Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 52828 Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52828 Cutaneous nerve, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52830 Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52830 Cutaneous nerve, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 52832 Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/2001 52832 Cutaneous nerve, nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53000 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 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 ( (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53003 Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility - not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53004 Maxillary antrum, lavage of — each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated consultation (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53006 Antrostomy (radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53007 Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53009 Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53012 Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53015 Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53016 Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 53017 Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53018 Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53019 Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 53050 Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53052 Post-nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53054 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, one or more of these procedures (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53054 Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx — 1 or more of these procedures (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 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.) 01/11/2000 53058 Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with or without anterior pack (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53060 Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum, turbinates or pharynx 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.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/11/2001 53062 Post-surgical nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53064 Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53066 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.) 01/11/2000 53068 Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53070 Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 53200 Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, not requiring open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53203 Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53206 Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) 01/11/2007 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.) 01/12/1991 53209 Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53212 Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53215 Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53218 Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions —1 or more of such procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53220 Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53221 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53224 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53225 Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 53226 Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 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.) 01/12/1991 53230 Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 53233 Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 53224, 53227 and 53230 apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 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.) 01/11/2000 53239 Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53242 Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/2000 53400 Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 01/12/1991 53403 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 01/12/1991 53406 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53409 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53410 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction 01/12/1991 53411 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction, by temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53412 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53413 Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53414 Zygomatic bone, treatment of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53415 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 53415 MAXILLA, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation 01/12/1991 53416 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53418 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 53418 MAXILLA, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation not involving plate(s) 01/12/1991 53419 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 53419 MANDIBLE, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation not involving plate(s) 01/12/1991 53422 Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 53422 MAXILLA, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation involving plate(s) 01/12/1991 53423 Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/04/1992 53423 MANDIBLE, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation involving plate(s) 01/12/1991 53424 Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53425 Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53427 Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53429 Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/12/1991 53439 Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 53453 Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor with or without foreign implant (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 53455 Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped orbital contents (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/11/1992 53458 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 53459 or 53460 applies 01/05/1997 53459 Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.) 01/05/1997 53460 Nasal bones, treatment of fractures of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Anaes.) (Assist.) 01/05/1997 53600 Skin sensitivity testing for allergens to anaesthetics and materials used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, using1 to 20 allergens 01/11/2000 53700 Trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of ananaesthetic agent 01/11/2000 53702 Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of ananaesthetic agent 01/11/2000 53704 Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 01/11/2000 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 01/11/2000 55000 Ultrasonic crosssectional echography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55003, 55004, 55006, 55102, 55105, 55112, 55118, 55124, 55130, 55201, 55204, 55225, 55231, 55234 or 55237 applies, if the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination each ultrasonic examination not exceeding 2 examinations in 1 pregnancy (NR) 01/11/1992 55000 ULTRASONIC CROSSSECTIONAL ECHOGRAPHY, not associated with Item 55003, 55006 or 55009 where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination each ultrasonic examination not exceeding two examinations in any one pregnancy (NR) 01/12/1991 55003 "Ultrasonic crosssectional echography, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55004, 55006, 55102, 55105, 55112, 55118, 55124, 55130, 55201, 55204, 55225, 55231, 55234 or 55237 applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)" 01/11/1992 55003 ULTRASONIC CROSSSECTIONAL ECHOGRAPHY performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not associated with Item 55000, 55006 or 55009 and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the firstmentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/12/1991 55004 Ultrasonic crosssectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1992 55005 Head, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55006 Ultrasonic echography, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55003, 55004, 55102, 55105, 55112, 55201, 55204, 55225, 55231, 55234 or 55237 applies (NR) 01/11/1992 55006 ULTRASONIC ECHOGRAPHY, UNIDIMENSIONAL, not associated with Item 55000, 55003 or 55009 (NR) 01/12/1991 55007 Head, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55008 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55009 Echocardiography, not covered by item 55000 or 55003 (R) 01/12/1991 55010 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55011 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55012 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries), peripheral vessels, or intrathoracic or intraabdominal vascular vessels (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies) (not associated with item 55003) one examination and report (R) 01/12/1991 55013 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55014 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies;(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) the service is not performed with item 55017, 55020, 55038, 55044, 55731 or 55732 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55014 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner—the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner—the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(e) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and(f) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55038, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (nk) 01/07/2014 55015 - two or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 55012 and report (not associated with item 55003) (R) 01/12/1991 55016 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55017 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies,,where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) the service is not performed with item 55041, 55020, 55036, 55044, 55731 or 55732 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55017 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55014, 55038, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (nk) 01/07/2014 55018 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography (not associated with item 55003) examination and report (R) 01/12/1991 55019 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55020 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55021 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography (not associated with item 55003) examination and report (R) 01/12/1991 55022 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, but not being a service associated with the service to which an item in subgroup 4,applies, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55023 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55024 DUPLEX SCANNING (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels, including any of the investigations covered by Item 11603, 11606 or 11609 (not associated with Item 55003) examination and report (R) 01/12/1991 55025 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55026 Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55027 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels, including any of the investigations covered by item 11612 (not associated with item 55003 examination and report (R) 01/12/1991 55028 Head, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55028 HEAD, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55028 Head, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55028 Head, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55029 Head, ultrasound scan of, if the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55029 HEAD, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55029 Head, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55030 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55030 ORBITAL CONTENTS, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55030 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55030 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2001 55031 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if the patient is no treferred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55031 ORBITAL CONTENTS, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55031 Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55032 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55032 NECK, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55032 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55032 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2001 55033 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55033 NECK, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55033 Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55034 BREAST, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55034 Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner: (a) where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55035 BREAST, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55035 Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55036 ABDOMEN, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55038, 55044 or 55731 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/02/2000 55036 ABDOMEN, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner—the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner—the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(e) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and(f) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55038, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (k) 01/07/2014 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55042 or 55044 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/09/1999 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken but not being a service associated with the service described in item 55600 or item 55603, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55038, 55044 or55731 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/11/2000 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and (e) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 55038, 55044 or 55731 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) 01/11/2001 55036 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if: (a) the patient is referred by a referringl practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and (e) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 55038, 55044 or 55731 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) 01/11/2011 55037 ABDOMEN, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55037 ABDOMEN, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55037 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55037 Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) 01/11/2000 55038 URINARY TRACT, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036, 55044 or 55731 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/02/2000 55038 URINARY TRACT, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55038 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55036, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (k) 01/07/2014 55038 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55038 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of but not being a service associated with the service described in item 55600 or item 55603, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036, 55044 or 55731 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/11/2000 55038 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and (e) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 55036, 55044 or 55731 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) 01/11/2001 55039 URINARY TRACT, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55039 URINARY TRACT, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55039 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55039 Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) 01/11/2000 55040 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55040 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55041 TWO DIMENSIONAL REAL TIME ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION including real time colour flow mapping or power doppler and report when indicated in the assessment of a known fetal anomaly where the service is performed by, or on behalf of, a medical; practitioner: (a) with recordings on videotape; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this Groupo applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member, payable once in any one pregnancy (R) 01/07/1993 55041 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination - each ultrasonic examination, not exceeding 2 examinations in any 1 pregnancy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55042 PELVIS, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55042 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/09/1999 55042 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55043 PELVIS, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55043 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55044 PELVIS, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/02/2000 55044 PELVIS, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55044 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/09/1999 55044 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55044 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, but not being a service associated with the service described in item 55600 or item 55603, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/11/2000 55044 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches,if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and (e) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 55036 or 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) 01/11/2001 55045 PELVIS, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55045 PELVIS, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55045 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55045 Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the service is not a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) 01/11/2000 55046 "Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasound examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (R)." 01/09/1999 55047 "Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner and the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (NR)." 01/09/1999 55048 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55048 SCROTUM, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55048 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55048 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2001 55049 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies(NR) 01/02/2000 55049 SCROTUM, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55049 Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55050 Musculo - skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55050 MUSCULO - SKELETAL, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55050 Musculo - skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55051 Musculo - skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55051 MUSCULO - SKELETAL, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55051 Musculo - skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55052 Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/02/2000 55052 JOINT, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/07/1993 55052 Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/1993 55053 Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55053 JOINT, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55053 Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11240 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55054 ULTRASONIC CROSSSECTIONAL ECHOGRAPHY, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55054 Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies (R) 01/11/1993 55055 Orbital contents, ultrasonic echography of, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55056 ULTRASOUND SCAN not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55056 Ultrasound scan not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (R) 01/11/1993 55057 ULTRASOUND SCAN not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) 01/07/1993 55057 Ultrasound scan not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 01/11/1993 55058 Measurement of umbilical blood flow using pulsed wave or continuous wave Doppler techniques after the 26th week of gestation where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of foetal death, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/07/1995 55059 Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55060 Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55061 Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55062 Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55063 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of the group applies; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not performed with item 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55014, 55017, 55020, 55036, 55038, 55044, 55731, 55732 or 11917 on the same date of service (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55063 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(d) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55014, 55017, 55036, 55038, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (nk) 01/07/2014 55064 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55037, 55039, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55068 or 55069 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/01/2015 55064 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 applies; and the service is not performed with item 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55016, 55019, 55022, 55037, 55039, 55045, 55733, 55734 or 11917 on the same date of service (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55064 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and(c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55022, 55037, 55039, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55068 or 55069 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2014 55065 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2, or 3, applies; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and(e) the service is not performed with item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (r)(k) 01/07/2014 55067 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; andb) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; andc) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; andd) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; ande) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (nk) 01/07/2014 55068 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (nr)(k) 01/07/2014 55069 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (nr) (nk) 01/07/2014 55070 "Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)" 01/02/2000 55070 Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2001 55070 Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a referring practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2011 55073 Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55076 "Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)" 01/02/2000 55076 Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2001 55076 Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is referred by a referring practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2011 55079 Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55084 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 11917, 55036, 55038, 55044, 55600, 55603 or55731 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) 01/05/2004 55084 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55014, 55017, 55036, 55038, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55067 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (r) (k) 01/07/2014 55085 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55037, 55039, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55068 or 55069 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (NR) (K) 01/01/2015 55085 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) within 24 hours of the service, a service described in item 11917, 55037, 55039, 55045, 55600, 55603 or55733 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (NR) 01/05/2004 55085 Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55022, 55037, 55039, 55600, 55601, 55603, 55604, 55068 or 55069 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (nr) (k) 01/07/2014 55100 Two dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, not associated with any other echocardiographic examination (R) 01/12/1991 55102 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55102 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies (R) 01/11/1992 55103 Two dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, associated with another echocardiographic examination (R) 01/12/1991 55105 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of cardiac dimensions, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55105 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of cardiac dimensions, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies (R) 01/11/1992 55106 M-Mode and two dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least two thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, with recordings on video tape, not associated with item 55000, 55003 or 55009 (R) 01/12/1991 55112 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 thoracic windows, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55112 M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, together with real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 thoracic windows, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies (R) 01/11/1992 55112 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3 of this Group applies (r) 01/11/2000 55113 M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain: (a) with: (i) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques; and (ii) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows; and (iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (except items 55118 and 55130), applies (R) 01/05/2002 55113 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain (r) 01/07/2001 55114 M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of suspected or known acquired valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic or embolic disease or heart tumour: (a) with: (i) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques; and (ii) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows; and (iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (except items 55118 and 55130), applies (R) 01/05/2002 55114 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies, for the investigation of suspected or known acquired valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic, or embolic disease, or heart tumour (r) 01/07/2001 55115 M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease: (a) with: (i) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques; and (ii) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows; and (iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (except items 55118 and 55130), applies (r) 01/05/2002 55115 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease (r) 01/07/2001 55116 Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712: (a) with: (i) two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and (ii) matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise; and (iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (except items 55118 and 55130), applies (R) 01/05/2002 55116 Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies. Recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) 01/07/2001 55116 Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise. Recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) 01/11/2000 55117 Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712: (a) with: (i) two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and (ii) matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose; and (iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and (b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (except items 55118 and 55130), applies (R) 01/05/2002 55117 Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose or immediately after, peak exercise, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies. Recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) 01/07/2001 55117 Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose or immediately after, peak exercise. Recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) 01/11/2000 55118 Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least two levels, and in more than one plane at each level, with: (a) pulsed wave Doppler examination; (b) real time colour flow mapping; and (c) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, applies (r) (Anaes.) 01/05/2002 55118 Heart, two-dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 levels, and in more than1 plane at each level: (a) with: (i) real time colour flow mapping and, if indicated, pulsed wave doppler examination; and (ii) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and (b) not being an intra-operative service or a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 3 applies (R)(Anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 55118 Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least two levels, and in more than one plane at each level, with: (a) pulsed wave Doppler examination; (b) real time colour flow mapping; and (c) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and not being an intra-operative service or a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, applies (r) (Anaes.) 01/06/2003 55118 Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 oesophageal windows: (i) performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer; with (a) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous Doppler techniques;(b) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 oesophageal windows; and (c) recordings on video tape; and(ii) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 55118 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, not being a service associated with another echocardiographic examination (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 55118 Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least two levels, and in more than one plane at each level, with: (a) pulsed wave Doppler examination; (b) real time colour flow mapping; and (c) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup, applies (r) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 55119 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (with the exception of items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55120 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (with the exception of items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies, for the investigation of suspected or known acquired valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic, or embolic disease, or heart tumour (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55121 M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 acoustic windows, with recordings on video tape or digital medium, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup (with the exception of items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55122 Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup applies (with the exception of items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131). recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55123 Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least three acoustic windows and matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup, applies (with the exception of items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131). recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55124 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiographic examination of the heart, being a service associated with another echocardiographic examination (R) 01/11/1992 55125 Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least two levels, and in more than one plane at each level:(a) with: (i) real time colour flow mapping and, if indicated, pulsed wave doppler examination; and (ii) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and(b) not being an intra-operative service or a service associated with a service to which an itemin subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 3, applies (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 55130 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55135 applies (R)(Anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 55130 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 55130 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 55131 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure - not associated with items 55135 and 55136 (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 55135 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape ordigital medium, performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair) incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55130 applies (R)(Anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 55136 Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac valve surgery (repair or replacement) incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure - not associated with items 55130 and 55131 (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 55201 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries) or peripheral vessels (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta) or intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular structures (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/07/1993 55201 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries) or peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis) (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta) or intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular structures (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/07/1996 55201 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries) or peripheral vessels (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta) or intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular structures (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies), not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1992 55204 - 2 or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 55201 and report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) 01/07/1993 55204 - 2 or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 55201 and report (not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies) (R) 01/11/1992 55207 DUPLEX SCANNING involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent, performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence, where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, urology or general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/07/1996 55207 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent, performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence, where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1996 55208 Confidential Item mapped to 55238 01/01/1997 55210 DUPLEX SCANNING involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis and, where indicated, assess the progress and management of: (a) priapism; or (b) fibrosis of any type; or (c) fracture of the tunica; or (d) arteriovenous malformations; where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, urology or general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist interprets the results and report is prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R). 01/07/1996 55210 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis and, where indicated, assess the progress and management of: (a)priapism; or(b) fibrosis of any type; or (c) fracture of the tunica; or (d) arteriovenous malformations; where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R). 01/11/1996 55220 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55221 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55222 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55223 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55224 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55225 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/07/1993 55225 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1992 55226 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra-cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri-orbital doppler examination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this groups applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55227 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55228 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55229 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55230 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent, performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence, where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55231 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies examination and report (R) 01/07/1993 55231 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis) and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies examination and report (R) 01/07/1996 55231 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies examination and report (R) 01/11/1992 55232 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis and, where indicated, assess the progress and management of:(a) priapism; or(b) fibrosis of any type; or(c) fracture of the tunica; or(d) arteriovenous malformations;where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this groups applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55233 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of surgically created arteriovenous fistula or surgically created arteriovenous access graft in the upper or lower limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 of this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55234 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies examination and report (R) 01/07/1993 55234 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis), including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies examination and report (R) 01/07/1996 55234 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies examination and report (R) 01/11/1992 55235 Duplex scanning, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or veins or arteries and veins, for mapping of bypass conduit prior to vascular surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 of this group applies - including any associated skin marking (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55236 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow spectral analysis and marking of veins in the lower limb below the inguinal ligament prior to varicose vein surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 of this group applies - including any associated skin marking (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55237 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels before measured exercise using treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure after exercise for 10 minutes or until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies examination and report (R) 01/07/1993 55237 Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels before measured exercise using treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure after exercise for 10 minutes or until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral), not being a service associated with a service to which item 55000, 55003 or 55006 applies examination and report (R) 01/11/1992 55238 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55238 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements byspectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55240 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, including a service referred to in item 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55242 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, including a service referred to in item 11612, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55244 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/1997 55244 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55245 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55246 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55246 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55247 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55248 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55248 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55250 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55252 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 ( with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55252 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55254 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55256 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limbs or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55256 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limbs or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55258 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limbs OR of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55260 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limbs or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, including a service referred to in item 11612, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55262 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55262 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55263 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55264 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55264 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limbs, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55265 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55266 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limbs or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55266 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limbs or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55268 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limbs, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55270 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55270 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55272 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limbs, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception o f item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55274 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra-cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri-orbital Doppler examination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Groups applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55274 Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra-cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri-orbital Dopplerexamination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55276 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/05/2002 55276 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins OR of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of not less than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55276 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of not less than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 01/11/2001 55277 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of between 25 and 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55277 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of between 25 and 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55278 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/05/2002 55278 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels OR of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of not less than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55278 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of not less than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 01/11/2001 55279 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels OR of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of between 25 and 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55279 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels OR of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, for an examination of between 25 and 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55280 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55280 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55282 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent, performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vasular aetiology for impotence, where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55282 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements: (a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent; and (b) performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence; and (c) where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclea rmedicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at thepractice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and (d) where that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55284 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis and, where indicated, assess the progress and management of: (a) priapism; or (b) fibrosis of any type; or (c) fracture of the tunica; or (d) arteriovenous malformations; where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Groups applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55284 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements: (a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis; and (b) where indicated, assess the progress and management of: (i) priapism; or (ii) fibrosis of any type; or (iii) fracture of the tunica; or (iv) arteriovenous malformations; and (c) where a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and (d) where that specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55286 Duplex scanning, unilateral or bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of vessels not otherwise specified (excluding the cavernosal artery and the dorsal artery of the penis), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), 3 or 4 of this Group applies - 1 examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55288 TWO examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55280 inclusive except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242, 55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55245, 55246, 55247, 55262, 55263, 55264 and 55265; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/09/1999 55288 TWO examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55286 inclusive (excluding items 55282 and 55284) except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242,55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55246, 55262 and 55264; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276 and 55278, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55288 TWO examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55286 inclusive (excluding items 55282 and 55284) except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242, 55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55245, 55246, 55247, 55262, 55263, 55264 and 55265; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55288 Two examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55280 inclusive except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238 and 55256; block (b) - item 55244, 55246, 55262, and 55264; block (c) - item 55248, and 55266; block (d) - item 55252 and 55270; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279; not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 01/11/2001 55290 THREE examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55280 inclusive except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242, 55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55245, 55246, 55247, 55262, 55263, 55264 and 55265; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/09/1999 55290 THREE examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55286 inclusive (excluding items 55282 and 55284) except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242, 55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55246, 55262 and 55264; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276 and 55278, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 55290 THREE examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55286 inclusive (excluding items 55282 and 55284) except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238, 55240, 55242, 55256, 55258 and 55260; block (b) - item 55244, 55245, 55246, 55247, 55262, 55263, 55264 and 55265; block (c) - item 55248, 55250, 55266 and 55268; block (d) - item 55252, 55254, 55270 and 55272; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1998 55290 Three examinations of the kind referred to in items 55238 to 55280 inclusive except for an examination of the kind referred to in the items shown in the blocks below, where only one examination can be provided from the items in any one block:- block (a) - item 55238 and 55256, block (b) - item 55244, 55246, 55262 and 55264; block (c) - item 55248 and 55266; block (d) - item 55252 and 55270; block (e) - item 55276, 55277, 55278 and 55279, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054), or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 01/11/2001 55292 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of surgically created arteriovenous fistula or surgically created arteriovenous access grafts in the upper or lower limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55294 Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or veins, or both, including any associated skin marking, for mapping of bypass conduit before vascular surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55296 Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow spectral analysis and marking of veins in the lower limbs below the inguinal ligament before varicose vein surgery, including any associated skin marking, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) 01/11/2001 55300 PROSTATE, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner using a transducer probe or probes able to operate within a frequency range of 7 to 7.5 megahertz and able to obtain both transverse and longitudinal scans; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist surgeon or consultant physician who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) 01/07/1993 55300 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in (c)) using a transducer probe or probes that: (i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) 01/11/1993 55303 PROSTATE, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a)personally by a medical practitioner who undertook the assessment referred to in (c) using a transducer probe or probes that: (i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequecies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii)can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b)following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c)on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i)examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and (ii)recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) 01/11/1993 55600 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c)) using a transducer probe that: (i) has a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (R) (K) 01/07/2011 55600 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, l ultrasound scan of, if performed:(a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c)) using one or more transducer probes that: (i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 mhz or a nominal frequency range that includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 mhz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) after a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology, a consultant physician in medical oncology, who has:(i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (r) (k) 01/07/2014 55600 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c)) using a transducer probe that: (i) has a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (R) 01/11/1998 55600 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a referring practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c)) using a transducer probe that: (i) has a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (R) (K) 01/11/2011 55601 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, where performed:(a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in (c)) using a transducer probe or probes that: (i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b)    following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c)    on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55603 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner who made the assessment mentioned in paragraph (c) using a transducer probe that: (i) has a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management ofthe patient’s current prostatic disease (R) (K) 01/07/2011 55603 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a medical practitioner who made the assessment mentioned in paragraph (c) using a transducer probe that: (i) has a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management ofthe patient’s current prostatic disease (R) 01/11/1998 55604 Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a)  personally by a medical practitioner who undertook the assessment referred to in (c) using a transducer probe or probes that: (i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and (ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and (b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and (c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has: (i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and (ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55700 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) gross maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/02/2000 55700 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/11/2000 55700 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/11/2001 55700 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) Footnote: For nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm, refer to item number 55707 (r). Fee is payable only for item 55700 or item 55707, not both items. 01/11/2005 55700 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner -- the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife - the referring midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and(f) 1 or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (r)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item number 55707 (r). fee is payable only for item 55700 or item 55707, not both items. 01/11/2007 55701 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (r)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item number 55707 or 55714 (r) (nk). fee is payable only for item 55700 or 55701, or, or item 55707 or 55714, not both items 01/07/2011 55702 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (nr)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item number 55708 or 55716 (r) (nk). fee is payable only for item 55702 or 55703, or, item 55707 or 55714, not both items 01/07/2011 55703 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) gross maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical imcompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/02/2000 55703 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/11/2000 55703 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) Footnote: For nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm, refer to item number 55708 (r). Fee is payable only for item 55703 or item 55707, not both items. 01/11/2005 55703 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches,where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/11/2007 55704 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) gross maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/02/2000 55704 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/11/2000 55704 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) 01/11/2001 55704 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (R) Footnote: For nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm, refer to item number 55707 (r). Fee is payable only for item 55704 or item 55707, not both items. 01/11/2005 55704 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner -- the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife -- the referring midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and (f) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (r)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item number 55707 (r). fee is payable only for item 55704 or item 55707, not both items. 01/11/2007 55705 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) gross maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical imcompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/02/2000 55705 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/11/2000 55705 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) Footnote: For nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm, refer to item number 55708 (r). Fee is payable only for item 55705 or item 55708, not both items. 01/11/2005 55705 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (NR) 01/11/2007 55706 "Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 (R)" 01/02/2000 55706 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and(b) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner - the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife - the referring midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and(f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 (r) 01/11/2001 55707 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where; (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subparagraphs (e) (i) to (xxx) of item 55704 are present; and (f) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and (g) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) 01/11/2005 55707 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, if;(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner – the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife – the referring midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and (f) at least 1 condition mentioned in paragraph (f) of item 55704 is present; and(g) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and (h) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) 01/11/2007 55708 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where; (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 80mm; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) one or more of the conditions in subparagraphs (e) (i) to (xxx) of item 55704 are present; and (e) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and (f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705 on the same patient within 24 hours (nr) 01/11/2005 55708 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) at least 1 condition mentioned in paragraph (e) of item 55704 is present; and (e) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and (f) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705 on the same patient within 24 hours (nr) (item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2007 55709 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706 (nr) (item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/02/2000 55710 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum; (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (r)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item 55704 or 55707 (r) (nk). fee is payable only for item 55704 or 55710, or, item 55707 or 55714, not both items 01/07/2011 55711 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) hyperemesis gravidarum (ii) diabetes mellitus; (iii) hypertension; (iv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (v) liver or renal disease; (vi) autoimmune disease; (vii) cardiac disease; (viii) alloimmunisation; (ix) maternal infection; (x) inflammatory bowel disease; (xi) bowel stoma; (xii) abdominal wall scarring; (xiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xiv) drug dependency; (xv) thrombophilia; (xvi) significant maternal obesity; (xvii) advanced maternal age; (xviii) abdominal pain or mass; (xix) uncertain dates; (xx) high risk pregnancy; (xxi) previous post dates delivery; (xxii) previous caesarean section; (xxiii) poor obstetric history; (xxiv) suspicion of ectopic pregnancy; (xxv) risk of miscarriage; (xxvi) diminished symptoms of pregnancy; (xxvii) suspected or known cervical incompetence; (xxviii) suspected or known uterine abnormality; (xxix) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxx) risk of fetal abnormality (nr)footnote: for nuchal translucency measurements performed when the pregnancy is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm, refer to item 55708 or 55716 (r) (nk). fee is payable only for item 55705 or 55711, or, item 55708 or 55716, not both items 01/07/2011 55712 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55706 or 55709 applies (R) 01/02/2000 55712 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who: (i) is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists; or (ii) has a diploma of obstetrics; or (iii) has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as being equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics; or (iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706 or 55709 (r) 01/11/2001 55713 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(e) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 or 55717 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55714 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where;(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(e) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subparagraphs (e) (i) to (xxx) of item 55704 or 55710 are present; and(f) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and(g) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55715 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55706 or 55709 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55715 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706 or 55709 (nr) 01/11/2001 55716 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where;(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84mm; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) one or more of the conditions in subparagraphs (e) (i) to (xxx) of item 55704 or 55710 are present; and(e) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and(f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711 on the same patient within 24 hours (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55717 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706 or 55713 (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55718 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723; and (f) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) multiple pregnancy; (xx) fetal infection; (xxi) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxii) trauma; (xxiii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiv) hypertension; (xxv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxvi) liver or renal disease; (xxvii) autoimmune disease; (xxviii) cardiac disease; (xxix) alloimmunisation; (xxx) maternal infection; (xxxi) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxii) bowel stoma; (xxxiii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiv) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxv) drug dependency; (xxxvi) thrombophilia; (xxxvii) gross maternal obesity; (xxxviii) advanced maternal age; (xxxix) abdominal pain or mass (R) 01/02/2000 55718 "Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d)the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723; and (f) one or more of the following conditions are present:(i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia;(ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii)malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid;(x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation;(xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) fetal infection; (xx) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxi) trauma; (xxii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiii) hypertension; (xxiv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxv) liver or renal disease; (xxvi) autoimmune disease; (xxvii) cardiac disease; (xxviii) alloimmunisation; (xxix) maternal infection; (xxx) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxi) bowel stoma; (xxxii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease;(xxxiv) drug dependency; (xxxv)thrombophilia; (xxxvi) significant maternal obesity; (xxxvii) advanced maternal age; (xxxviii) abdominal pain or mass (r)" 01/11/2000 55718 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, if:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner -- the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife -- the referring midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and (f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723; and (g) 1 or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) fetal infection; (xx) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxi) trauma; (xxii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiii) hypertension; (xxiv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxv) liver or renal disease; (xxvi) autoimmune disease; (xxvii) cardiac disease; (xxviii) alloimmunisation; (xxix) maternal infection; (xxx) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxi) bowel stoma; (xxxii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxiv) drug dependency; (xxxv) thrombophilia; (xxxvi) significant maternal obesity; (xxxvii) advanced maternal age; (xxxviii) abdominal pain or mass (r) 01/11/2001 55719 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as being equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55720 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55721 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (R) 01/02/2000 55721 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has qualifications recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as being equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (r) 01/11/2001 55722 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member;and(e) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723 or 55726; and(f) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) fetal infection; (xx) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxi) trauma; (xxii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiii) hypertension; (xxiv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxv) liver or renal disease; (xxvi) autoimmune disease; (xxvii) cardiac disease; (xxviii) alloimmunisation; (xxix) maternal infection; (xxx) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxi) bowel stoma; (xxxii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxiv) drug dependency; (xxxv) thrombophilia; (xxxvi) significant maternal obesity; (xxxvii) advanced maternal age; (xxxviii) abdominal pain or mass (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55723 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) multiple pregnancy; (xx) fetal infection; (xxi) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxii) trauma; (xxiii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiv) hypertension; (xxv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxvi) liver or renal disease; (xxvii) autoimmune disease; (xxviii) cardiac disease; (xxix) alloimmunisation; (xxx) maternal infection; (xxxi) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxii) bowel stoma; (xxxiii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiv) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxv) drug dependency; (xxxvi) thrombophilia; (xxxvii) gross maternal obesity; (xxxviii) advanced maternal age; (xxxix) abdominal pain or mass (NR) 01/02/2000 55723 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718; and (e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetalcardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy;(xviii) premature labour;(xix) fetal infection;(xx) pregnancy after assisted reproduction;(xxi) trauma;(xxii) diabetes mellitus;(xxiii) hypertension;(xxiv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxv) liver or renal disease; (xxvi) autoimmune disease; (xxvii) cardiac disease; (xxviii) alloimmunisation; (xxix) maternal infection; (xxx) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxi) bowel stoma; (xxxii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxiv) drug dependency; (xxxv) thrombophilia; (xxxvi) gross maternal obesity; (xxxvii) advanced maternal age; (xxxviii) abdominal pain or mass (nr)(item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2000 55724 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has qualifications recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as being equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (r) nk) 01/07/2011 55725 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricans and Gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (NR) 01/02/2000 55725 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (nr) 01/11/2001 55726 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718 or 55722; and(e) one or more of the following conditions are present: (i) known or suspected fetal abnormality or fetal cardiac arrhythmia; (ii) fetal anatomy (late booking or incomplete mid-trimester scan); (iii) malpresentation; (iv) cervical assessment; (v) clinical suspicion of amniotic fluid abnormality; (vi) clinical suspicion of placental or umbilical cord abnormality; (vii) previous complicated delivery; (viii) uterine scar assessment; (ix) uterine fibroid; (x) previous fetal death in utero or neonatal death; (xi) antepartum haemorrhage; (xii) clinical suspicion of intrauterine growth retardation; (xiii) clinical suspicion of macrosomia; (xiv) reduced fetal movements; (xv) suspected fetal death; (xvi) abnormal cardiotocography; (xvii) prolonged pregnancy; (xviii) premature labour; (xix) fetal infection; (xx) pregnancy after assisted reproduction; (xxi) trauma; (xxii) diabetes mellitus; (xxiii) hypertension; (xxiv) toxaemia of pregnancy; (xxv) liver or renal disease; (xxvi) autoimmune disease; (xxvii) cardiac disease; (xxviii) alloimmunisation; (xxix) maternal infection; (xxx) inflammatory bowel disease; (xxxi) bowel stoma; (xxxii) abdominal wall scarring; (xxxiii) previous spinal or pelvic trauma or disease; (xxxiv) drug dependency; (xxxv) thrombophilia; (xxxvi) significant maternal obesity; (xxxvii) advanced maternal age; (xxxviii) abdominal pain or mass (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55727 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55728 PELVIS OR ABDOMEN, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) it can be demonstrated that a clinical condition other than a condition mentioned in paragraph (f) of item 55718 or paragraph (e) of item 55723 is present (R) 01/02/2000 55728 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (e) it can be demonstrated that a clinical condition other than a condition mentioned in paragraph (f) of item 55718 or paragraph (e) of item 55723 is present (R) 01/05/2000 55728 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has qualifications recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (e)it can be demonstrated that a clinical condition other than a condition mentioned in paragraph (f) of item 55718 or paragraph (e) of item 55723 is present (r) 01/11/2001 55729 Measurement of umbilical blood flow using pulsed wave or continuous wave Doppler techniques after the 26th week of gestation where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of foetal death, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this Group applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/2000 55729 Measurement of umbilical blood flow using pulsed wave or continuous wave Doppler techniques after the 26th week of gestation where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of foetal death, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this Group applies - (R) 01/11/2001 55729 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of the umbilical artery, and measured assessment of amniotic fluid volume after the 24th week of gestation, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of fetaldeath, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this group applies — examination and report (r) 01/11/2004 55730 Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of the umbilical artery, and measured assessment of amniotic fluid volume after the 24th week of gestation where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of foetal death, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55731 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is reffered by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (d) the service is not performed with item 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 01/02/2000 55731 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (d) the service is not performed with item 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) 01/11/2001 55732 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(d) the service is not performed with item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 on the same patient within 24 hours (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55733 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies (nr) 01/02/2000 55734 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55735 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (r) (nk) 01/01/2014 55735 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55736 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (r) 01/01/2014 55736 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (R) 01/02/2000 55736 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (r) 01/11/2001 55737 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (nr) (nk) 01/01/2014 55737 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55739 Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (nr) 01/01/2014 55739 Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (nr) 01/02/2000 55759 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners to which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712, or 55715 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2000 55759 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (f) the service described in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55715 or 55762 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (r) (item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2001 55760 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners to which the providing practitioner is a member; and(f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 57721, 55762 or 55763 during the same pregnancy (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55762 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (e) the service described in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55715 or 55759 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (nr)(item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2000 55763 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and(d) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 55720, 55759 or 55760 during the same pregnancy; and(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55764 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners to which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (f) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55759 or 55762 has been performed; and (g) not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2000 55764 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners to which the providing practitioner is a member; and (f) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55759 or 55762 has been performed; and (g) not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715 during the same pregnancy (r)) 01/11/2001 55765 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, where:(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (e) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners to which the providing practitioner is a member; and (f) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and (g) not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 during the same pregnancy (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55766 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, who is a Member or Fellow of the royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55759, or 55762 has been performed; and (f) not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715 during the same pregnancy (nr) 01/11/2000 55766 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759 or 55762 hasbeen performed; and (f) the service described in item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (nr) 01/11/2001 55767 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where:(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies; (e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and(f) not performed in conjunction with item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 or 55720 during the same pregnancy (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55768 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2000 55768 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which theproviding practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2001 55768 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (g) the service described in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (r)(item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2006 55769 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy) of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and(c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770 or 55771; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and(g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 during the same pregnancy (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55770 "Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy), by any or all approaches, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (c) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (nr)" 01/11/2000 55770 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner;and (c) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (f) the service described in item 55718, 55721, 55723, or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (nr)(item is subject to subrule 11 (2)) 01/11/2006 55771 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan (not exceeding 1 service in any 1 pregnancy), by any or all approaches, where:(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(c) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768 or 55759; and(d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55724,,55725, 55726 or 55727 during the same pregnancy (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55772 "Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (r)" 01/11/2000 55772 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a)dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or who has a Diploma of Obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstericians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2001 55772 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 during the same pregnancy (r) 01/11/2006 55773 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where:(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who is a member or fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists or who has a diploma of obstetrics or has a qualification recognised by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists as equivalent to a diploma of obstetrics or has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 55771 has been performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and (g) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 during the same pregnancy (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55774 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721 55723, 55725 or 55728 during the same pregnancy (nr) 01/11/2000 55774 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where: (a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and (c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 hasbeen performed; and (d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (f) the service described in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (nr) 01/11/2006 55775 Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a member or a fellow of the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists, where:(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 5571 has been performed; and(d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(f) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 during the same pregnancy (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55800 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55800 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55801 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55802 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55802 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner(nr) 01/11/2001 55803 Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55804 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55804 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55805 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55806 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55806 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of,where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner(nr) 01/11/2001 55807 Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55808 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member, and where the service is provided, for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- evaluation of injury to tendon, muscle or muscle/tendon junction; or- rotator cuff tear/calcification/tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, suspraspinatus, infraspinatus); or-biceps subluxation; or- capsulitis and bursitis; or-evaluation of mass including ganglion; or-occult fracture; or- acromioclavicular joint pathology.(r) 01/05/2003 55808 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member. (r) 01/11/2000 55808 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member. (r) 01/11/2001 55809 Note: benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific shoulder pain alone.shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member, and where the service is provided, for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- evaluation of injury to tendon, muscle or muscle/tendon junction; or- rotator cuff tear/calcification/tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, suspraspinatus, infraspinatus); or- biceps subluxation; or- capsulitis and bursitis; or- evaluation of mass including ganglion; or- occult fracture; or- acromioclavicular joint pathology (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55810 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and(b)the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, and where the service is provided, for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- evaluation of injury to tendon, muscle or muscle/tendon junction; or- rotator cuff tear/calcification/tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, suspraspinatus, infraspinatus); or- biceps subluxation; or- capsulitis and bursitis; or- evaluation of mass including ganglion; or- occult fracture; or- acromioclavicular joint pathology.(nr) 01/05/2003 55810 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55810 Shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55811 Note: benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific shoulder pain alone.shoulder or upper arm, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, and where the service is provided, for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- evaluation of injury to tendon, muscle or muscle/tendon junction; or- rotator cuff tear/calcification/tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, suspraspinatus, infraspinatus); or- biceps subluxation; or- capsulitis and bursitis; or- evaluation of mass including ganglion; or- occult fracture; or- acromioclavicular joint pathology (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55812 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55812 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55813 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55814 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55814 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55815 Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55816 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55816 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55817 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55818 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies: and (d) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55818 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies: and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55819 Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies: and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55820 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (d) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55820 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55821 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55822 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (f) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55822 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55823 Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55824 "Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2000 55825 Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55826 Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55826 Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55827 Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55828 Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. Benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific knee pain alone or other knee condition including:- meniscal and cruciate ligament tears- assessment of chondral surfaces knee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member, and where the service is provided for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee; or- meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass; or- nerve entrapment, nerve or nerve sheath tumour; or-injury of collateral ligaments.(r) 01/05/2003 55828 "Knee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2000 55829 Note: benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific knee pain alone or other knee condition including:- meniscal and cruciate ligament tears- assessment of chondral surfacesknee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member, and where the service is provided for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee; or- meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass; or- nerve entrapment, nerve or nerve sheath tumour; or- injury of collateral ligaments (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55830 Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. Benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific knee pain alone or other knee condition including:- meniscal and cruciate ligament tears- assessment of chondral surfaces knee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner and where the service is provided for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee; or- meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass; or- nerve entrapment, nerve or nerve sheath tumour; or- injury of collateral ligaments.(nr) 01/05/2003 55830 Knee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55830 "Knee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr)" 01/11/2001 55831 Note: benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item descriptions. benefits are not payable when referred for non-specific knee pain alone or other knee condition including:- meniscal and cruciate ligament tears- assessment of chondral surfacesknee, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner and where the service is provided for the assessment of one or more of the following conditions or suspected conditions:- abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee; or- meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass; or- nerve entrapment, nerve or nerve sheath tumour; or- injury of collateral ligaments (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55832 Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55832 "Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2001 55833 Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55834 Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55834 "Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr)" 01/11/2001 55835 Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55836 ANKLE OR HIND FOOT, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where (a) the services is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/11/2000 55836 "Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the services is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2001 55836 "Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2013 55837 Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the services is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55838 Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55838 "Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr)" 01/11/2001 55839 Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55840 Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55840 "Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2001 55841 Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55842 Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55842 Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55843 Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55844 Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55844 "Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2001 55845 Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55846 Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2000 55846 Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) 01/11/2001 55847 Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; and(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 55848 Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies, and not performed in conjunction with item 55054 (r) 01/11/2000 55849 Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this group applies, and not performed in conjunction with item 55054 or 55026 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55850 Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, where: (a) the referring practitioner has indicated on a referral for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that a ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated; (b) the service is not performed in conjunction with items 55054, or 55800 to 55848, and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2000 55850 Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, where: (a) the referring practitioner has indicated on a referral for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that a ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated; (b) the service is not performed in conjunction with items 55054, or 55800 to 55848, and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) 01/11/2001 55851 Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, where:(a) the referring practitioner has indicated on a referral for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that a ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated;(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with items 55026, 55054, or 55800 to 55849, and (c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55852 PAEDIATRIC SPINE, SPINAL CORD AND OVERLYING SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUES, Ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R) 01/05/2001 55852 "Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, where: a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2001 55852 "Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, where: a) the patient is referred by a referring practitioner b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and c) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r)" 01/11/2011 55853 Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, where:a) the patient is referred by a medical practitionerb) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; andc) the referring practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 55854 PAEDIATRIC SPINE, SPINAL CORD AND OVERLYING SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUES, Ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, where: a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (NR) 01/05/2001 55854 "Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, Ultrasound scan of, where: a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr)" 01/11/2001 55855 Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, where: a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies; andb) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 56000 Computerised tomography - scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus without intravenous contrast medium (not covered by item 57000 or 57100) (R) (A) 01/12/1991 56001 Computed tomography - scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56001 Computerised tomography - scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57001 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56003 Computerised tomography scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57003 or 57103 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56006 Computerised tomography scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57006 or 57106 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56007 Computed tomography - scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56007 Computerised tomography - scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56009 Computerised tomography scan of pituitary fossa by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) 01/12/1991 56010 Computed tomography - scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56010 Computerised tomography - scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 56012 Computerised tomography scan of orbits by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) 01/12/1991 56013 Computed tomography - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56013 Computerised tomography - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 56015 Computerised tomography scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, detailed study by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) 01/12/1991 56016 Computed tomography - scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/02/2000 56016 Computed tomography - scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (K) 01/03/1999 56016 Computerised tomography - scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 56018 Computerised tomography scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions), including intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R) 01/12/1991 56019 Computed tomography - scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions), with intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R) (K) 01/03/1999 56019 Computerised tomography - scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions), with intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R) 01/11/1996 56021 Computerised tomography scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands scan of 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56022 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56022 Computerised tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/11/1996 56024 Computerised tomography scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands scan of 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56025 Cone beam computed tomography of teeth and supporting bone structures (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 56026 Cone beam computed tomography of teeth and supporting bone structures (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 56027 Computerised tomography scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands scan of 1 or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56028 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) (K) 01/03/1999 56028 Computerised tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 56028 Computerised tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) 01/11/1997 56028 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56030 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/02/2000 56033 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) 01/02/2000 56036 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, where: (a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been undertaken; and (b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/02/2000 56039 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, where: (a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been undertaken; and (b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (NK) 01/02/2000 56041 Computed tomography - scan of brain wihtout intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56047 Computed tomography - scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56050 Computed tomography - scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56053 Computed tomography - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56056 Computed tomography - scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/02/2000 56056 Computed tomography - scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (NK) 01/03/1999 56059 Computed tomography - scan of temporal bone, with air study (including reconstructions) with intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R) (NK) 01/03/1999 56062 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56068 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56070 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 56076 Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, where: (a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been undertaken; and (b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2000 56100 Computerised tomography scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine) scan of 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56101 Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56101 Computerised tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56103 Computerised tomography scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine) scan of 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56106 Computerised tomography scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine) scan of 1 or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56906 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56107 Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) - with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service associated with a service to which item 56807 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56107 Computerised tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) - with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56107 Computerised tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) - with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service associated with a service to which item 56807 applies (R) 01/11/1997 56141 Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56147 Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) - with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56847 applies (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56200 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56203 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56206 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56209 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56210 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56210 Computerised tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, without intravenous contrast medium; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1996 56210 Computerised tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1997 56212 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56215 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56216 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R)(K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56216 Computerised tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1996 56218 Computerised tomography scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, not including the preparation by intrathecal injection of contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56219 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X-rays, not being a service to which item 59724 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56219 Computerised tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X-rays, not being a service to which item 59724, 59727 or 59730 applies and not in association with item 60957 (R) 01/11/1996 56220 Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56221 Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56223 Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56224 Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the cervical region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56225 Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the thoracic region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56226 Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lumbosacral region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56227 Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56228 Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56229 Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56230 Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans to the cerival region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56231 Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the thoracic region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56232 Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lumbosacral region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56233 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item computed tomography - scan of spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 56220, 56221 and 56223 without intravenous contrast medium payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56234 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item computed tomography - scan of spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 56224, 56225 and 56226 with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56235 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item computed tomography - scan of spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 56227, 56228 and 56229 without intravenous contrast medium payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56236 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item computed tomography - scan of spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 56230, 56231 and 56232 with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56237 Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56238 Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit, payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56239 Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56240 Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit, payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 56250 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56256 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56259 Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X-rays, not being a service to which item 59724 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56300 Computerised tomography scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900, 57000 or 57100 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56301 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56301 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56301 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56303 Computerised tomography scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903, 57003 or 57103 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56306 Computerised tomography scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906, 57006 or 57106 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56307 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56307 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56307 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56307 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1997 56341 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56341 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56347 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56347 Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56400 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56401 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56301, 56501, 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56401 Computerised tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56301, 56501, 56801 or 57001 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56403 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56406 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56407 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56407 Computerised tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56409 Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56401 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56409 Computerised tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56401 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56412 Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56407 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56412 Computerised tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56407 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56441 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56341, 56541, 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56447 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56347, 56547, 56847 or 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56449 Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56441 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56452 Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56447 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56500 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56501 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56501 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 56501 Computerised tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56503 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56506 Computerised tomography scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56507 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56507 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 56507 Computerised tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1996 56507 Computerised tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) 01/11/1997 56541 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56541 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 56547 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56547 Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 56549 Computed tomography of colon, following incomplete colonoscopy in the preceding 3 months, where the patient is referred by the specialist or consultant physician who performed the incomplete colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 56551 Computed tomography of colon, where the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician and where (a) one of the following conditions is present: (i) fistulous disease (ii) obstructed colon (iii) megacolon and where (b) the request specifies the condition; not being a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/05/2005 56552 Computed tomography of colon for exclusion of colorectal neoplasia in symptomatic or high risk patients if:(a) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan; and(b) the date of incomplete colonoscopy is set out on the request for scan; and(c) the service is not a service to which items 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 56553 Computed tomography—scan of colon for exclusion or diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia in a symptomatic or high risk patient if:(a) one [or more] of the following applies: (i) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan; (ii) there is a high-grade colonic obstruction; (iii) the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician who performs colonoscopies [in the practice of his or her speciality]; and (b) the service is not a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies; and(c) the service has not been performed on the patient in the 36 months before the scan (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 56554 Computed tomography of colon for exclusion of colorectal neoplasia in symptomatic or high risk patients if:(a) the request for scan states that one of the following contraindications to colonoscopy is present:(i) suspected perforation of the colon;(ii) complete or high-grade obstruction that will not allow passage of the scope; and(b) the service must not be a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2007 56555 Computed tomography—scan of colon for exclusion or diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia in a symptomatic or high risk patient if: (a) one [or more] of the following applies: (i) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan; (ii) there is a high-grade colonic obstruction; (iii) the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician who performs colonoscopies [in the practice of his or her speciality]; and (b) the service is not a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies; and (c) the service has not been performed on the patient in the 36 months before the scan (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/09/2015 56600 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56603 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56606 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56609 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56612 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56615 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56618 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56619 Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56619 Computerised tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1996 56619 Computerised tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1997 56621 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56624 Computerised tomography scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56625 Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of extremities prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56625 Computerised tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1996 56625 Computerised tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of extremities prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) 01/11/1997 56659 Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56665 Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of extremities prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken; only 1 benefit is payable whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56700 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56703 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56706 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56800 Computerised tomography scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56801 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56801 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56801 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/11/1996 56803 Computerised tomography scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56806 Computerised tomography scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56906 applies (R) 01/12/1991 56807 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification(R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56807 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56807 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 56807 Computerised tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) 01/11/1997 56841 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56841 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56847 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 56847 Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 56900 Computerised tomography scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56903 Computerised tomography scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 56906 Computerised tomography scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57000 Computerised tomography scan of brain and chest without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57001 Computed tomography - scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57001 Computed tomography - scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57001 Computerised tomography - scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/11/1996 57003 Computerised tomography scan of brain and chest with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57006 Computerised tomography scan of brain and chest without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57007 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification(R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57007 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57007 Computerised tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 57007 Computerised tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R) 01/11/1997 57041 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification(R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57041 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57047 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification(R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57047 Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57100 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57103 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57106 Computerised tomography scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) 01/12/1991 57200 Computerised tomography pelvimetry (R) 01/12/1991 57201 Computed tomography - pelvimetry (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57201 Computerised tomography - pelvimetry (R) 01/11/1996 57247 Computed tomography - pelvimetry (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57300 Computerised tomography dynamic scan of region, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 57303 Computerised tomography dynamic scan of region, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 57340 Computerised tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1992 57341 Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57341 Computerised tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1996 57345 Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/03/1999 57350 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: (a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (c) the service is not performed on the same patient within 12 months (R) (K) 01/03/1999 57350 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: (a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and (d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57350 Computerised tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, including multiple projections, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (R) 01/11/1996 57350 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: (a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 57351 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: (a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism; acute symptomatic arterial occlusion; post operative complication of arterial surgery; acute ruptured aneurysm; or acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and (c) the services to which 57350 or 57355 apply have been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and (d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57351 "Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and b) the service is performed for the exclusion of: acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism; acute symptomatic arterial occlusion; post operative complication of arterial surgery; acute ruptured aneurysm; or acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and c) the services to which 57350 or 57355 apply have been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months. (r) (k) (Anaes.)" 01/11/2001 57355 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, including multiple projections, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (R) (NK) 01/03/1999 57355 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: (a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and (d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57355 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where:(a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and (b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and (c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/11/2000 57356 Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and b) the service is performed for the exclusion of acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism; acute symptomatic arterial occlusion; post operative complication of arterial surgery; or acute ruptured aneurysm; acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and c) the services to which 57350 or 57355 apply have been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and (d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/05/2006 57356 "Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection - 1 or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, where: a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and b) the service is performed for the exclusion of: acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism; acute symptomatic arterial occlusion; post operative complication of arterial surgery; or acute ruptured aneurysm; acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and c) the services to which 57350 or 57355 apply have been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months. (r) (nk) (Anaes.)" 01/11/2001 57360 Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner, where the request is made by a specialist or consultant physician, and:the patient has stable symptoms consistent with coronary ischaemia, is at low to intermediate risk of coronary artery disease and would have been considered for coronary angiography; orthe patient requires exclusion of coronary artery anomaly or fistula; orthe patient will be undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 57361 Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner, where the request is made by a specialist or consultant physician, and:the patient has stable symptoms consistent with coronary ischaemia, is at low to intermediate risk of coronary artery disease and would have been considered for coronary angiography; orthe patient requires exclusion of coronary artery anomaly or fistula; orthe patient will be undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 57362 Dental & temporo-mandibular joint imaging for diagnosis and management of mandibular and dento-alveolar fractures, dental implant planning, orthodontics, endodontic, periodontal and temporo-mandibular joint conditions: without contrast medium. Restricted to requesting by dental specialists and medical practitioners and must be performed on equipment located in practices accredited under the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme using dedicated (rather than hybrid) CBCT units. Claims for more than one CBCT per patient per day are excluded. Claiming with two-dimensional imaging in the same episode (items 57959-57969) and with CT in the same episode (items 56001-57361) are also excluded.(K) 01/11/2014 57363 Dental & temporo-mandibular joint imaging for diagnosis and management of mandibular and dento-alveolar fractures, dental implant planning, orthodontics, endodontic, periodontal and temporo-mandibular joint conditions: without contrast medium.Restricted to requesting by dental specialists and medical practitioners and must be performed on equipment located in practices accredited under the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme using dedicated (rather than hybrid) CBCT units. claims for more than one CBCT per patient per day are excluded. claiming with two-dimensional imaging in the same episode (items 57959-57969) and with CT in the same episode (items 56001-57361) are also excluded.(NK) 01/11/2014 57400 Computerised tomography - scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R) (A) 01/12/1991 57403 THORACIC CAVITY, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not associated with Item 6941 intravenous contrast medium (R) (A) 01/12/1991 57406 Computerised tomography - scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) (A) 01/12/1991 57500 Digits or phalanges - all or any of either hand or either foot (NR) 01/12/1991 57503 Digits or phalanges - all or any of either hand or either foot (R) 01/12/1991 57506 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR) 01/11/1996 57506 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) 01/12/1991 57509 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R) 01/11/1996 57509 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (R) 01/12/1991 57512 Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (nr) 01/05/2005 57512 Hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (NR) 01/11/1996 57512 Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) 01/12/1991 57515 Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (R) 01/05/2005 57515 Hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (R) 01/11/1996 57515 Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (R) 01/12/1991 57518 Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (NR) 01/11/1996 57518 Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (NR) 01/12/1991 57521 Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (R) 01/11/1996 57521 Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (R) 01/12/1991 57524 Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee or femur (NR) 01/11/1996 57524 Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (NR) 01/12/1991 57527 Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R) 01/11/1996 57527 Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (R) 01/12/1991 57529 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57530 Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57532 Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57533 Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57535 Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57536 Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57538 Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57539 Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57700 Shoulder or scapula (NR) 01/12/1991 57702 Shoulder or scapula (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57703 Shoulder or scapula (R) 01/12/1991 57705 Shoulder or scapula (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57706 Clavicle (NR) 01/12/1991 57708 Clavicle (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 57709 Clavicle (R) 01/12/1991 57711 Clavicle (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57712 Hip joint (R) 01/12/1991 57714 Hip joint (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57715 Pelvic girdle (R) 01/12/1991 57717 Pelvic girdle (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57718 Sacroiliac joints (R) 01/12/1991 57721 Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) 01/12/1991 57723 Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57900 Skull or cephalometry (R) 01/11/1996 57900 Skull (calvarium) (R) 01/12/1991 57901 Skull, not in association with item 57902 (R) 01/11/1998 57902 Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 (R) 01/11/1998 57903 Sinuses (R) 01/12/1991 57906 Mastoids (R) 01/12/1991 57909 Petrous temporal bones (R) 01/12/1991 57911 Skull, not in association with item 57902 or 57914 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57912 Facial bones orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R) 01/12/1991 57914 Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 or 57911 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57915 Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R) 01/11/1996 57915 Mandible (R) 01/12/1991 57917 Sinuses (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57918 Salivary calculus (R) 01/12/1991 57920 Mastoids (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57921 Nose (R) 01/12/1991 57923 Petrous temporal bones (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57924 Eye (R) 01/12/1991 57926 Facial bones orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57927 Temporomandibular joints (R) 01/12/1991 57929 Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57930 Teeth single area (R) 01/12/1991 57932 Salivary calculus (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57933 Teeth full mouth (R) 01/12/1991 57935 Nose (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57936 Teeth orthopantomography (R) 01/12/1991 57938 Eye (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57939 Palatopharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) 01/12/1991 57941 Temporomandibular joints (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57942 Palatopharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) 01/12/1991 57944 Teeth single area (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57945 Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939 or 57942 applies (R) 01/11/1996 57945 Larynx (R) 01/12/1991 57947 Teeth full mouth (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57948 Teeth, Orthopantomography, for diagnostic survey of the mandible or of the maxilla or of the mandible and the maxilla, and the associated dental structures (r) 01/11/2001 57950 Palatopharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57951 Teeth, Orthopantomography, for exclusion of a fracture following significant trauma, infection or tumour of the mandible or of the maxilla or of the mandible and the maxilla (r) 01/11/2001 57953 Palatopharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57954 Teeth, Orthopantomography, for further investigation or monitoring of a fracture, infection, or tumour of the mandible or of the maxilla or of the mandible and the maxilla (r) 01/11/2001 57956 Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57950 or 57953 applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57957 Teeth, Orthopantomography, for monitoring following surgery to the mandible or of the maxilla or of the mandible and the maxilla or to associated dental structures (r) 01/11/2001 57959 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of trauma, infection, tumours, congenital conditions or surgical conditions of the teeth or maxillofacial region (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57960 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of trauma, infection, tumours, congenital conditions or surgical conditions of the teeth or maxillofacial region (r) 01/11/2002 57962 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of impacted teeth, caries, periodontal or peripical pathology where signs or symptoms of those conditions are evident (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57963 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of impacted teeth, caries, periodontal or peripical pathology where signs or symptoms of those conditions are evident (r) 01/11/2002 57965 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental anomalies of the teeth or jaws (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57966 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental anomalies of the teeth or jaws (r) 01/11/2002 57968 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of temporomandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 57969 Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of temporomandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction (r) 01/11/2002 58100 Spine cervical (R) 01/12/1991 58102 Spine cervical (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58103 Spine thoracic (R) 01/12/1991 58105 Spine thoracic (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58106 Spine lumbosacral (R) 01/12/1991 58108 Spine, four regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (r) 01/11/2001 58109 Spine sacrococcygeal (R) 01/12/1991 58111 Spine lumbosacral (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58112 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item Spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (r) 01/12/1991 58114 Spine, four regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58115 Spine, three examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (r) 01/11/2002 58115 Spine 3 or more regions (R) 01/12/1991 58117 Spine sacrococcygeal (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58118 Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item Spine, three examinations of the kind referred to in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (r) 01/12/1991 58120 Spine, four regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (r), if the service to which item 58120 or 58121 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year 01/01/2010 58121 Note: an account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this itemspine, three examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (r), if the service to which item 58120 or 58121 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year 01/01/2010 58123 Spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58124 Spine, three examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58126 Spine, four regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal, if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58127 Spine, three examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106 and 58109, 58111 and 58117 if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58300 Bone age study, wrist and knee (R) 01/12/1991 58300 Bone age study (R) 20/01/1997 58302 Bone age study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58303 Bone age study, wrist (R) 01/12/1991 58306 Skeletal survey (R) 01/11/1996 58306 Skeletal survey involving 4 or more regions (R) 01/12/1991 58308 Skeletal survey (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58500 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) 01/12/1991 58502 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (nr) (nk) chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 58503 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) 01/12/1991 58505 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58506 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) 01/12/1991 58508 Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58509 Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) 01/12/1991 58511 Thoracic inlet or trachea (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58512 Chest by miniature radiography (R) 01/12/1991 58515 Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (NR) 01/12/1991 58518 Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (R) 01/12/1991 58521 Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R) 01/11/1996 58521 Sternum or ribs on 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 58523 Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58524 Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R) 01/11/1996 58524 Sternum and ribs on 1 side or ribs on both sides (R) 01/12/1991 58526 Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58527 Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R) 01/11/1996 58527 Sternum and ribs on both sides (R) 01/12/1991 58529 Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58700 Plain renal only (R) 01/12/1991 58702 Plain renal only (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58703 Dripinfusion pyelography (R) 01/12/1991 58706 Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (r) 01/11/1997 58706 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film (R) 01/12/1991 58708 Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58709 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film and limited tomography, involving up to 3 tomographic cuts (R) 01/12/1991 58712 Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film with delayed examination for the cysto-ureteric reflux (R) 01/12/1991 58715 Antegrade or retrograde pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - 1 side - (r) 01/11/1997 58715 Antegrade or retrograde pyelography including preliminary plain film (R) 01/12/1991 58717 Antegrade or retrograde pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - 1 side - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58718 Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 58718 Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 58720 Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 58721 Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 58721 Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 58723 Retrograde micturating cystourethrography, with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 58724 Retroperitoneal pneumogram (R) 01/12/1991 58900 Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (NR) 01/12/1991 58902 Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911, 58912, 58914, 58915, 58917, 58924 or 58926 applies (nr) (nk) 01/07/2011 58903 Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (R) 01/12/1991 58905 Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911, 58912, 58914, 58915, 58917, 58924 or 58926 applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58906 Oesophagus, with or without examination for foreign body or barium swallow (R) 01/12/1991 58909 Barium or other opaque meal of 1 or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or abdomen, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939 or 57942 or 57945 applies - (R) 01/11/1997 58909 Barium or other opaque meal of 1 or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939 or 57942 or 57945 applies - (R) 01/11/2001 58909 Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R) 01/12/1991 58911 Barium or other opaque meal of 1 or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57945, 57950, 57953 or 57956 applies - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58912 Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R) 01/12/1991 58914 Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or without screening of chest, with or without preliminary plain film (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58915 Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (R) 01/12/1991 58916 Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 58917 Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58918 Opaque enema (R) 01/12/1991 58920 Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 58921 Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 58921 Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films - (R) 01/11/2001 58921 Opaque enema, including air contrast study (R) 01/12/1991 58923 Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58924 Graham's test (cholecystography), with preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 58924 Graham's test (cholecystography), with preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (R) 01/11/2001 58924 Graham's test (cholecystography), including preliminary abdominal radiography (R) 01/12/1991 58926 Graham's test (cholecystography), with preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58927 Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 58927 Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies - (R) 01/11/2001 58927 Cholegraphy direct operative or postoperative (R) 01/12/1991 58929 Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58930 Cholegraphy intravenous (R) 01/12/1991 58933 Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 01/11/1997 58933 Cholegraphy percutaneous transhepatic (R) 01/12/1991 58935 Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58936 Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography - (R) 01/11/1997 58936 Cholegraphy drip infusion (R) 01/12/1991 58938 Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 58939 Defaecogram, paediatric (R) 01/11/1996 58939 Defaecogram (R) 19/02/1997 58941 Defaecogram (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59100 Foreign body in eye (special method, Sweet's or other) (R) 01/12/1991 59103 Localisation of foreign body, if provided in conjunction with a service described in subgroups 1 to 12 of group i3 (r) 01/11/2009 59103 Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 59104 Localisation of foreign body, if provided in conjunction with a service described in subgroups 1 to 12 of group i3 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59300 Mammography of both breasts, if there is a reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of: (i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner. Unless otherwise indicated, mammography includes both breasts (r) 01/05/2004 59300 Radiographic examination of both breasts, (with or without thermography) if: (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of:(i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/11/2001 59300 Radiographic examination of both breasts, if:(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of:(i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/11/2003 59300 Radiographic examination of both breasts, (with or without thermography) and report if: (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of:(i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/12/1991 59301 Mammography of both breasts, if there is a reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of: (i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner. unless otherwise indicated, mammography includes both breasts (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59303 "Mammography of one breast, if: (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for a unilateral mammogram; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of: (i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (r)" 01/05/2004 59303 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, (with or without thermography) and (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of: (i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/11/2001 59303 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, if:(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of: (i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/11/2003 59303 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, (with or without thermography) and report if: (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and (b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of: (i)the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) 01/12/1991 59304 Mammography of one breast, if:(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for a unilateral mammogram; and(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of: (i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or (ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59306 Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 1 breast (R) 01/12/1991 59307 Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 1 breast (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59309 Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 2 breasts (R) 01/12/1991 59310 Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 2 breasts (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59312 Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59312 Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques - (R) 01/11/2001 59313 Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59314 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59314 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques - (R) 01/11/2001 59315 Radiographic examination of 1 breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59318 Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of 1 or more lesions in 1 breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 30361 - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59318 Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of 1 or more lesions in 1 breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 - (R) 01/11/2001 59319 Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of 1 or more lesions in 1 breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59500 Pregnant uterus (R) 01/12/1991 59503 Pelvimetry, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57201 applies (R) 01/11/1996 59503 Pelvimetry or placentography (R) 01/12/1991 59504 Pelvimetry, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57201 or 57247 applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59506 Control Xrays in conjunction with intrauterine foetal blood transfusion (R) 01/12/1991 59700 Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 59700 Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 59700 Discography 1 disc (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59701 Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 59703 Dacryocystography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59703 Dacryocystography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 01/11/2001 59703 Dacryocystography 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59704 Dacryocystography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59706 Encephalography (R) 01/12/1991 59709 Cerebral ventriculography (R) 01/12/1991 59712 Hysterosalpingography, with without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 59712 Hysterosalpingography, with without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 59712 Hysterosalpingography (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59713 Hysterosalpingography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 59715 Bronchography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 59715 Bronchography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 59715 Bronchography 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59716 Bronchography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 59718 Phlebography, 1 side, with or with out preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 59718 Phlebography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 59718 Phlebography 1 side (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59719 Phlebography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 59721 Splenography (R) 01/12/1991 59724 Myelography, 1 region, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1996 59724 Myelography, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies - examination and report (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 59724 Myelography, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies - (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 59724 Myelography, 1 region (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59725 Myelography, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 or 56259 applies - (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 59727 Myelography, 2 regions, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R) 01/11/1996 59727 Myelography, 2 regions (R) 01/12/1991 59730 Myelography, 3 regions, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies(R) 01/11/1996 59730 Myelography, 3 regions (R) 01/12/1991 59733 Sialography, 1 side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 applies - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59733 Sialography, 1 side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 applies - (R) 01/11/2001 59733 Sialography 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59734 Sialography, 1 side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 or 57932 applies - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59736 Vasoepididymography, 1 side, for other than an investigation for reversal of previous sterilisation - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59736 Vasoepididymography, 1 side, for other than an investigation for reversal of previous sterilisation - (R) 01/11/2001 59736 Vasoepididymography 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59737 Vasoepididymography, 1 side, - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59739 Sinogram or fistulogram, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59739 Sinogram or fistulogram, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 01/11/2001 59739 Sinuses and fistulae (R) 01/12/1991 59740 Sinogram or fistulogram, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59742 Laryngography with contrast media (R) 01/12/1991 59745 Pneumoarthrography (R) 01/12/1991 59748 Arthrography contrast (R) 01/12/1991 59751 Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59751 Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 01/11/2001 59751 Arthrography double contrast (R) 01/12/1991 59752 Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59754 Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection - examination and report (R) 01/11/1997 59754 Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 01/11/2001 59754 Lymphangiography, including follow up radiography (R) 01/12/1991 59755 Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59757 Pneumomediastinum (R) 01/12/1991 59760 Peritoneogram (herniography) with or without contrast medium including preparation - performed on a person over 14 years of age (R) 01/11/1996 59761 Peritoneogram (herniography) with or without contrast medium including preparation - performed on a person over 14 years of age (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59763 Air insufflation during video - fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (R) 01/11/1996 59764 Air insufflation during video - fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 59900 Serial angiocardiography (rapid cassette changing) each series (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59903 Serial angiocardiography (single plane) each series (R) 01/07/1993 59903 Angiocardiography including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to which item 59912 or 59925 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59903 Serial angiocardiography (single plane, direct rollfilm method) each series (R) 01/12/1991 59903 Angiocardiography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59912 or 59925 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)) 01/12/2015 59906 Serial angiocardiography (biplane) each series (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/1993 59906 Serial angiocardiography (biplane, direct rollfilm method) each series (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 59909 Serial angiocardiography (indirect rollfilm method) each series (R) 01/12/1991 59912 Selective coronary arteriography (r) (k), including the services described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to which item 59903 or 59925 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59912 Selective coronary arteriography (R) 01/12/1991 59912 Selective coronary arteriography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59903 or 59925 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/12/2015 59915 Cerebral angiography 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59918 Arteriography, peripheral 1 side (R) 01/12/1991 59921 Aortography (R) 01/12/1991 59924 Selective arteriography per injection and film or data acquisition run (R) 01/07/1993 59924 Selective arteriography, each injection and film run (R) 01/12/1991 59925 Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including the services described in items 59903, 59912, 59970, 59974 or 61109 (r) (k) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59925 Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including a service mentioned in item 59903, 59912, 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110 (R) (K) (Anaes.)) 01/12/2015 59970 Angiography and/or digital subtraction angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, one or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59970 Angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, one or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (R) 01/11/1996 59970 Angiography and/or digital subtraction angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, one or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (R) 01/11/1998 59971 Angiocardiography including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to which item 59972 or 59973 applies (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59971 Angiocardiography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59972 or 59973 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/12/2015 59972 Selective coronary arteriography (r) (nk), including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to which item 59971 or 59973 applies (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59972 Selective coronary arteriography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59971 or 59973 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/12/2015 59973 Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including the services described in items 59970, 59971, 59972, 59974 or 61109 (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 59973 Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including a service mentioned in item 59970, 59971, 59972, 59974, 61109 or 61110 (R) (NK) (Anaes.)) 01/12/2015 59974 Angiography and/or digital subtraction angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, 1 or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 60000 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60000 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60001 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60003 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60003 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60004 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60006 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60006 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60007 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60009 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60009 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60010 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60012 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60012 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60013 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60015 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60015 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60016 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60018 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60018 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60019 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60021 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60021 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60022 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60024 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60024 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60025 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60027 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60027 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60028 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60030 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60030 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60031 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60033 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60033 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60034 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60036 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60036 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60037 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60039 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60039 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60040 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60042 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60042 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60043 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60045 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60045 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60046 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60048 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60048 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60049 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60051 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60051 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60052 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60054 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60054 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60055 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60057 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60057 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60058 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60060 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60060 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60061 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60063 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60063 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60064 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60066 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60066 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60067 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60069 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60069 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60070 Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60072 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 1 vessel (NR) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60072 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 1 vessel (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60073 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - one vessel (NR) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60075 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 2 vessels (NR) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60075 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 2 vessels (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60076 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 2 vessels (NR) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60078 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 3 or more vessels (NR) (K) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60078 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 3 or more vessels (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1992 60079 Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 3 or more vessels (NR) (NK) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60100 Tomography of any region (R) (Anaes.) 01/11/2001 60100 Tomography of any region and report (R) 01/12/1991 60101 Tomography of any region (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 60300 STEREOSCOPIC EXAMINATION AND REPORT (R) 01/12/1991 60500 Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (R) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60500 Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (Anaes.) 19/02/1997 60501 Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 60503 Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (R) 01/12/1991 60503 Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination)(R) 19/02/1997 60504 Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 60506 Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting less than 1 hour, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1992 60507 Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting less than 1 hour, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 60509 Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting 1 hour or more, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1992 60510 Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting 1 hour or more, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 60700 Radiographic examination of any part and report not covered by another item in this Group (R) 01/12/1991 60900 Encephalography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60903 Cerebral angiography, 1 side percutaneous, catheter or open exposure, when used in association with a service to which items 59900, 59903, 59906, 59912, 59915, 59918, 59921, 59924 or 59970 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 60903 Cerebral angiography, 1 side percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60906 Cerebral ventriculography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60909 Dacryocystography 1 side (NR) 01/12/1991 60912 Bronchography 1 or both sides (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60915 Aortography, when used in association with a service to which items 59900, 59903, 59906, 59912, 59915, 59918, 59921, 59924 or 59970 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 60915 Aortography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60918 Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography 1 vessel, when used in association with a service to which items 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60079 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60918 Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography 1 vessel, when used in association with a service to which items 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (nr) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 60918 Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography 1 vessel, when used in association with a service to which items 59900, 59903, 59906, 59912, 59915, 59918, 59921 or 59924 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 60918 Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography 1 vessel (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60921 Splenography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60924 Retroperitoneal pneumogram (NR) 01/12/1991 60927 Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which items 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60079 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/01/2015 60927 Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which items 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (nr) (Anaes.) 01/07/2001 60927 Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which items 59900, 59903, 59906, 59912, 59915, 59918, 59921 or 59924 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which items 60000 to 60078 inclusive apply (NR) (Anaes.) 01/11/1997 60927 Selective arteriogram or phlebogram (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60930 Percutaneous injection of radioopaque material into renal pelvis or into a renal cyst (including aspiration of the cyst) for antegrade pyelography (NR) 01/12/1991 60933 Pneumoarthrography or pneumoperitoneum (NR) 01/12/1991 60936 A single or double contrast arthrography excluding arthography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae (NR) 01/12/1991 60939 Dripinfusion cholegraphy (NR) 01/11/1996 60939 Dripinfusion pyelography or dripinfusion cholegraphy (NR) 01/12/1991 60942 Retrograde micturating cystourethrography (NR) 01/12/1991 60945 Hysterosalpingography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60948 Discography 1 disc (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60951 Discography using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR) 01/12/1991 60954 Intra-osseous venography (NR) 01/12/1991 60957 Myelography (NR) (Anaes.) 01/07/1995 60957 Myelography not being a service to which item 60960 applies (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60960 Myelography, using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 60963 Cisternal puncture (NR) 01/12/1991 60966 Sinus or fistula injection into (NR) 01/12/1991 60969 Sialography (NR) 01/12/1991 60972 Lymphangiography 1 side (NR) 01/12/1991 60975 Laryngography (NR) 01/12/1991 60978 Pneumomediastinum (NR) 01/12/1991 60981 Cholegram, percutaneous transhepatic (NR) (Anaes.) 01/12/1991 61109 Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 01/11/1992 61110 Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure, using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61200 Magnetic resonance imaging - examination of any part or parts of the body (R) (HR) 01/12/1991 61300 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium single study for stress or reperfusion (R) 01/12/1991 61301 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium single study for stress or reperfusion (R) 01/12/1991 61302 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi - planar imaging 01/11/1996 61302 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - planar imaging(R) 01/11/1997 61303 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61303 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1997 61304 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium combined study for stress and reperfusion (R) 01/12/1991 61305 Myocardial perfusion study using thallium combined study for stress and reperfusion (R) 01/12/1991 61306 Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi, or thallium and sestamibi, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - planar imaging (R) 01/11/1996 61306 Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - planar imaging (R) 01/11/1997 61307 COMBINED STRESS AND REST, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi, or thallium and sestamibi, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61307 Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1997 61308 Myocardial infarctavid imaging study (R) 01/12/1991 61309 Myocardial infarctavid imaging study (R) 01/12/1991 61310 Myocardial infarct-avid-study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61312 Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (R) 01/12/1991 61313 Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61314 Gated cardiac blood pool study, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61315 Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (R) 01/12/1991 61316 Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61317 Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention and first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61318 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61319 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61320 Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/11/1996 61322 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61323 Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61326 Lung perfusion study (R) 01/12/1991 61327 Lung perfusion study (R) 01/12/1991 61328 Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61330 Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61331 Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61334 Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61335 Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61338 Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) 01/12/1991 61339 Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) 01/12/1991 61340 Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61342 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61343 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) 01/12/1991 61346 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) 01/12/1991 61347 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) 01/12/1991 61348 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61350 Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) 01/12/1991 61351 Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) 01/12/1991 61352 Liver and spleen study (colloid) - planar imaging (R) 01/11/1996 61353 Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61354 Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) 01/12/1991 61355 Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) 01/12/1991 61356 Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61358 Hepatobiliary study (R) 01/12/1991 61359 Hepatobiliary study (R) 01/12/1991 61360 Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with cholecystokinin (CCK) when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61360 Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with a cholagogue when performed (R) (K) 27/11/2013 61361 Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using an infusion of cholecystokinin (CCK) (R) 01/11/1996 61361 Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using a cholagogue (R) (K) 27/11/2013 61362 Bowel haemorrhage study (R) 01/12/1991 61363 Bowel haemorrhage study (R) 01/12/1991 61364 Bowel haemorrhage study (R) 01/11/1996 61366 Meckel's diverticulum study (R) 01/12/1991 61367 Meckel's diverticulum study (R) 01/12/1991 61368 Meckel's diverticulum study (R) 01/11/1996 61369 Indium-labelled octreotide study - including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, where: (a) there is a suspected gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour, based on biochemical evidence, with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or (b) a surgically amenable gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour has been identified based on conventional techniques, in order to exclude additional disease sites.(R) 01/07/2010 61369 Indium-labelled octreotide study - including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, where: (a) there is a suspected gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour, based on biochemical evidence, with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or (b) a surgically amenable gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour has been identified based on conventional techniques, in order to exclude additional disease sites. (Ministerial Determination)(R) 01/11/1999 61370 Salivary study (R) 01/12/1991 61371 Salivary study (R) 01/12/1991 61372 Salivary study (R) 01/11/1996 61373 Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61374 Gastrooesophageal reflux study (R) 01/12/1991 61375 Gastrooesophageal reflux study (R) 01/12/1991 61376 Oesophageal clearance study (R) 01/11/1996 61378 Oesophageal clearance study (R) 01/12/1991 61379 Oesophageal clearance study (R) 01/12/1991 61381 Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R) 01/11/1996 61382 Gastric emptying study using single tracer (R) 01/12/1991 61383 Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (R) 01/11/1996 61384 Radionuclide colonic transit study (R) 01/11/1996 61385 Gastric emptying study using dual tracer (R) 01/12/1991 61386 Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (R) 01/11/1996 61387 Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R) 01/11/1996 61388 Renal study with or without dynamic flow study and with or without computer extraction of functional parameters (R) 01/12/1991 61389 Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (R) 01/11/1996 61390 Renal study with diuretic administration following a baseline study (R) 01/11/1996 61391 Renal study with intervention (R) 01/12/1991 61392 Renal study with intervention (R) 01/12/1991 61393 Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (R) 01/11/1996 61395 Cystoureterogram (R) 01/12/1991 61396 Cystoureterogram (R) 01/12/1991 61397 Cystoureterogram (R) 01/11/1996 61399 Testicular study (R) 01/12/1991 61400 Testicular study (R) 01/12/1991 61401 Testicular study (R) 01/11/1996 61402 Brain study using TC-exametazine, with single photon emission tomogrophy and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61402 Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 01/11/1998 61403 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) 01/12/1991 61404 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) 01/12/1991 61405 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61407 Cerebrospinal fluid transport study (R) 01/12/1991 61408 Cerebrospinal fluid transport study (R) 01/12/1991 61409 Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R) 01/11/1996 61411 Cerebrospinal fluid shunt patency study (R) 01/12/1991 61412 Cerebrospinal fluid shunt patency study (R) 01/12/1991 61413 Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) 01/11/1996 61415 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61416 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61417 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/11/1996 61419 Bone study whole body (R) 01/12/1991 61420 Bone study whole body (R) 01/12/1991 61421 Bone study - whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) 01/11/1996 61423 Bone study whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) 01/12/1991 61424 Bone study whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) 01/12/1991 61425 Bone study - whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) 01/11/1996 61426 Whole body study using iodine (R) 01/11/1996 61427 Whole body study using iodine (R) 01/12/1991 61428 Whole body study using iodine (R) 01/12/1991 61429 Whole body study using gallium (R) 01/11/1996 61430 Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61431 Whole body study using gallium (R) 01/12/1991 61432 Whole body study using gallium (R) 01/12/1991 61433 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/11/1996 61434 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61435 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/12/1991 61436 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/12/1991 61437 Whole body study using thallium (R) 01/11/1996 61438 Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61439 Bone marrow study whole body (R) 01/12/1991 61440 Bone marrow study whole body (R) 01/12/1991 61441 Bone marrow study - whole body (R) 01/11/1996 61441 Bone marrow study - whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (R) 01/11/1999 61442 Whole body study, using gallium -- with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions acquired separately (R) 01/11/1997 61443 Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) 01/12/1991 61444 Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) 01/12/1991 61445 Bone marrow study - localised using technetium labelled agent (R) 01/11/1999 61446 Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R) 01/11/1996 61447 Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) 01/12/1991 61448 Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) 01/12/1991 61449 Localised bone or joint study and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and imaging on a separate occasion (R) 01/11/1996 61450 Localised study using gallium (R) 01/11/1996 61451 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) 01/12/1991 61452 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) 01/12/1991 61453 Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61454 Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/11/1996 61455 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/12/1991 61456 Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 01/12/1991 61457 Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61458 Localised study using thallium (R) 01/11/1996 61459 Repeat of a localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) 01/12/1991 61460 Repeat of a localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) 01/12/1991 61461 Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/11/1996 61462 Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of any one of items 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453, 61469, 61484 or 61485 where there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and where the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal. (R) 01/02/2009 61462 Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging or repeat planar or single photon emission tomography imaging on a separate occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical, not being a service associated with items 61373, 61409, 61421, 61425, 61446, 61449, 61484 or 61485 (R) 01/11/1996 61462 Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of any one of items 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453 or 61469, where there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and where the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal. (R) 20/01/1997 61463 Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) 01/12/1991 61464 Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) 01/12/1991 61465 Venography (R) 01/11/1996 61467 Lymphoscintigraphy (R) 01/12/1991 61468 Lymphoscintigraphy (R) 01/12/1991 61469 Lymphoscintigraphy (R) 01/11/1996 61471 Thyroid Study (R) 01/12/1991 61472 Thyroid Study (R) 01/12/1991 61473 Thyroid study including uptake measurement when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61475 Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) 01/12/1991 61476 Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) 01/12/1991 61479 Parathyroid (R) 01/12/1991 61480 Parathyroid study, planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61482 Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) 01/12/1991 61483 Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) 01/12/1991 61484 Adrenal study (R) 01/02/2009 61484 Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (r) 01/11/1996 61485 Adrenal study, with single photon emission tomography (R) 01/02/2009 61485 Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more occasions and renal localisation and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R) 01/11/1996 61486 Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) 01/12/1991 61487 Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) 01/12/1991 61490 Single photon emission tomography being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61493 Tear duct study (R) 01/12/1991 61494 Tear duct study (R) 01/12/1991 61495 Tear duct study (R) 01/11/1996 61497 Particle perfusion study (intraarterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) 01/12/1991 61498 Particle perfusion study (intraarterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) 01/12/1991 61499 Particle perfusion study (infra-arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R) 01/11/1996 61501 Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61502 Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/12/1991 61503 Study of region or organ not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 01/11/1996 61505 CT scan performed at the same time and covering the same body area as single photon emission tomography for the purpose of anatomic localisation or attenuation correction where no separate diagnostic CT report is issued and only in association with items 61302 - 61650 (r) 01/05/2007 61506 Test item reserved for item fee map - do not use for any procedure 04/12/1999 61507 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61508 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61509 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61510 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61511 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61512 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61513 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61514 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61515 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61516 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61517 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61518 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61519 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61520 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61521 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61522 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - location specific 01/10/1997 61523 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule where the lesion is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration, or for which an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed. 01/10/2001 61523 Whole body fdg pet study, performed for evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule where the lesion is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy, or for which an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed.(r) 22/12/2005 61526 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for evaluation of a solitary nodule where the lesion is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration, or for which an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61529 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the primary staging of proven non-small cell lung cancer, where curative surgery or radiotherapy is planned 01/10/2001 61529 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven non-small cell lung cancer, where curative surgery or radiotherapy is planned (r) 22/12/2005 61532 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the primary staging of proven non-small cell lung cancer, where curative surgery or radiotherapy is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61535 FDG PET study of the brain performed for the evaluation of a suspected primary brain tumour to guide surgical biopsy of the lesion and to assist in treatment planning 01/10/2001 61538 Fdg pet study of the brain for evaluation of suspected residual or recurrent malignant brain tumour based on anatomical imaging findings, after definitive therapy (or during ongoing chemotherapy) in patients who are considered suitable for further active therapy. (r) 01/07/2011 61538 FDG PET study of the brain performed for the evaluation of a residual structural brain lesion based on anatomical imaging findings, after definitive therapy for glioma 01/10/2001 61541 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent colorectal carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy (r) 01/07/2011 61541 Whole body FDG PET study, performed in a symptomatic patient for the evaluation of a residual structural lesion, after definitive therapy for colorectal cancer 01/10/2001 61541 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent colorectal carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy 01/12/2008 61544 Whole body FDG PET study, performed in a symptomatic patient for the evaluation of a residual structural lesion after definitive therapy for colorectal cancer, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61544 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent colorectal carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy, with catheterisation of the bladder. 01/12/2008 61547 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of apparently isolated liver or pulmonary metastases, following previous therapy for colorectal carcinoma, where surgical resection is planned 01/10/2001 61550 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of apparently isolated liver or pulmonary metastases, following previous therapy for colorectal carcinoma, where surgical resection is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61553 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or recurrent malignant melanoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy (R) 01/07/2011 61553 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of apparently limited metastatic disease from malignant melanoma, where surgical resection is planned 01/10/2001 61553 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or recurrent malignant melanoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy 01/12/2008 61556 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of apparently limited metastatic disease from malignant melanoma, where surgical resection is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61556 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or recurrent malignant melanoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/12/2008 61559 FDG PET study of the brain, performed for the evaluation of refractory epilepsy which is being evaluated for surgery, where results of standard assessment are inconclusive for localisation of the epileptogenic focus 01/10/2001 61559 FDG PET study of the brain, performed for the evaluation of refractory epilepsy which is being evaluated for surgery (r) 22/12/2005 61562 FDG PET study of the heart, performed for the evaluation of ischaemic heart disease and impaired left ventricular function, where revascularisation surgery is being considered and standard myocardial viability tests are negative or equivocal for ischaemia 01/10/2001 61565 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent ovarian carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy.(R) 01/07/2011 61565 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of epithelial ovarian carcinoma with suspected tumour recurrence following initial therapy, based on equivocal anatomical imaging findings or an elevation of CA-125 01/10/2001 61565 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent ovarian carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy. 01/12/2008 61568 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of epithelial ovarian carcinoma with suspected tumour recurrence following initial therapy, based on equivocal anatomical imaging findings or an elevation of CA-125, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61568 Whole body fdg pet study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent ovarian carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy with curative intent, with catheterisation of the bladder. 01/12/2008 61571 Whole body fdg pet study, for the further primary staging of patients with histologically proven carcinoma of the uterine cervix, at figo stage ib2 or greater by conventional staging, prior to planned radical radiation therapy or combined modality therapy with curative intent. (r) 01/07/2011 61571 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the primary staging of proven carcinoma of the uterine cervix, prior to planned radical radiation therapy or combined modality therapy 01/10/2001 61574 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the primary staging of proven carcinoma of the uterine cervix, prior to planned radical radiation therapy or combined modality therapy, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61575 Whole body fdg pet study, performed for the further staging of patients with confirmed local recurrence of carcinoma of the uterine cervix considered suitable for salvage pelvic chemoradiotherapy or pelvic exenteration with curative intent. (r) 01/07/2011 61577 Whole body fdg pet study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal or gej carcinoma, in patients considered suitable for active therapy (r). 01/09/2009 61577 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal carcinoma, where curative surgery or chemoradiation is planned 01/10/2001 61580 Whole body fdg pet study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal or gej carcinoma, in patients considered suitable for active therapy, with catheterisation of the bladder (r). 01/09/2009 61580 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal carcinoma, where curative surgery or chemoradiation is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61583 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven gastric carcinoma, where curative surgery is planned 01/10/2001 61586 Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven gastric carcinoma, where curative surgery is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 01/10/2001 61589 FDG PET study for follow-up of a cancer shown to be positive by an earlier FDG PET service (the earlier service), if (a) the earlier service was eligible for Medicare benefit because of Health Insurance Determination HS/3/1997, (b) the service is not eligible for Medicare benefit otherwise than because of Health Insurance Determination HS/02/2001, and (c) the service is required to assess response to treatment or possible tumour recurrence 01/10/2001 61592 FDG PET study, with catheterisation of the bladder, for follow-up of a cancer shown to be positive by an earlier FDG PET service (the earlier service), if (a) the earlier service was eligible for Medicare benefit because of Health Insurance Determination HS/3/1997, (b) the service is not eligible for Medicare benefit otherwise than because of Health Insurance Determination HS/02/2001, and (c) the service is required to assess response to treatment or possible tumour recurrence 01/10/2001 61595 Fdg pet study for the primary staging of carcinoma of the head and neck 14/01/2002 61598 Whole body fdg pet study performed for the staging of biopsy-proven newly diagnosed or recurrent head and neck cancer (r). 01/09/2009 61598 Whole body fdg pet study for the primary staging of carcinoma of the head and neck 14/01/2002 61601 Fdg pet study for the further investigation of suspected residual or recurrent carcinoma of the head and neck 14/01/2002 61604 Whole body fdg pet study performed for the evaluation of patients with suspected residual head and neck cancer after definitive treatment, and who are suitable for active therapy (r). 01/09/2009 61604 Whole body fdg pet study for the further investigation of suspected residual or recurrent carcinoma of the head and neck 14/01/2002 61607 Fdg pet study for the evaluation of metastic squamous cell carcinoma involving cervical nodes from an unknown primary site 14/01/2002 61610 Whole body fdg pet study performed for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary site involving cervical nodes (r). 01/09/2009 61610 Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma involving cervical nodes from an unknown primary site 14/01/2002 61613 Whole body fdg pet study performed for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma from an unknown primary site involving cervical nodes, with catherterisation of the bladder (r). 01/09/2009 61613 Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma involving cervical nodes from an unknown primary site, with catherterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61616 Whole body fdg pet study for the initial staging of indolent non–hodgkin’s lymphoma where clinical, pathological and imaging findings indicate that the stage is i or iia and the proposed management is definitive radiotherapy with curative intent. (r) 01/07/2011 61616 Whole body fdg pet study for staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 14/01/2002 61619 Whole body fdg pet study for staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with catherterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61620 Whole body fdg pet study for the initial staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated hodgkin’s or non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (excluding indolent non-hodgkin's lymphoma. (r) 01/07/2011 61622 Whole body fdg pet study to assess response to first line therapy either during treatment or within three months of completing definitive first line treatment for hodgkin’s or non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (excluding indolent non-hodgkin’s lymphoma), payable once only. (r) 01/07/2011 61622 Whole body fdg pet study for evaluation of a residual mass after treatment of Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 14/01/2002 61625 Whole body fdg pet study for evaluation of a residual mass after treatment of Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with catherterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61628 Whole body fdg pet study for restaging following confirmation of recurrence of hodgkin’s or non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (excluding indolent non-hodgkin’s lymphoma). (r) 01/07/2011 61628 Whole body fdg pet study for restaging of suspected recurrent or residual Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 14/01/2002 61631 Whole body fdg pet study for restaging of suspected recurrent or residual Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with catherterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61632 Whole body fdg pet study to assess response to second-line chemotherapy when stem cell transplantation is being considered, for hodgkin’s or non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (excluding indolent non-hodgkin’s lymphoma). (r) 01/07/2011 61634 Whole body fdg pet study to guide biopsy of a suspected bone or soft tissue sarcoma, where structural imaging suggests lesional heterogeneity 14/01/2002 61637 Whole body fdg pet study to guide biopsy of a suspected bone or soft tissue sarcoma, where structural imaging suggests lesional heterogeneity, with catheterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61640 Whole body fdg pet study for initial staging of patients with biopsy-proven bone or soft tissue sarcoma (excluding gastrointestinal stromal tumour) considered by conventional staging to be potentially curable. (r) 01/07/2011 61640 Whole body fdg pet study for staging of biopsy-proven bone or soft tissue sarcoma being considered for resection of the primary or limited metastatic disease 14/01/2002 61643 Whole body fdg pet study for staging of biopsy-proven bone or soft tissue sarcoma being considered for resection of the primary or limited metastatic disease, with catheterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61646 Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of patients with suspected residual or recurrent sarcoma (excluding gastrointestinal stromal tumour) after the initial course of definitive therapy to determine suitability for subsequent therapy with curative intent. (r) 01/07/2011 61646 Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of suspected residual or recurrent sarcoma on structural imaging after definitive therapy 14/01/2002 61649 Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of suspected residual or recurrent sarcoma on structural imaging after definitive therapy, with catheterisation of the bladder 14/01/2002 61650 Leukoscan study, for use in diagnostic imaging of the long bones and feet in patients with suspected osteomyelitis, and where patients do not have access to ex-vivo wbc scanning.note leukoscan is only indicated for diagnostic imaging in patients suspected of infection in the long bones and feet, including those with diabetic ulcers. the descriptor does not cover patients who are being investigated for other sites of infection 01/06/2004 61650 Leukoscan study, for use in diagnostic imaging of the long bones and feet in patients with suspected osteomyelitis, and where patients do not have access to ex-vivo wbc scanning.(r) note leukoscan is only indicated for diagnostic imaging in patients suspected of infection in the long bones and feet, including those with diabetic ulcers. the descriptor does not cover patients who are being investigated for other sites of infection 01/07/2010 61651 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - planar imaging (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61652 Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61653 Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - planar imaging (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61654 Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61655 Myocardial infarct-avid-study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61656 Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61657 Gated cardiac blood pool study, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61658 Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61659 Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention and first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61660 Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61661 Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61662 Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61663 Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61664 Liver and spleen study (colloid) - planar imaging (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61665 Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61666 Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61667 Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with cholecystokinin (cck) when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61667 Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with a cholagogue when performed (r) (nk) 27/11/2013 61668 Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using an infusion of cholecystokinin (cck) (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61668 Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using a cholagogue (r) (nk) 27/11/2013 61669 Bowel haemorrhage study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61670 Meckel's diverticulum study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61671 Indium-labelled octreotide study - including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, where:(a) there is a suspected gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour, based on biochemical evidence, with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or(b) a surgically amenable gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour has been identified based on conventional techniques, in order to exclude additional disease sites. (ministerial determination) (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61672 Salivary study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61673 Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61674 Oesophageal clearance study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61675 Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61676 Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61677 Radionuclide colonic transit study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61678 Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61679 Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61680 Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61681 Renal study with diuretic administration following a baseline study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61682 Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61683 Cystoureterogram (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61684 Testicular study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61685 Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61686 Brain study with blood brain barrier agent, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61687 Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61688 Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61689 Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this group applies (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61690 Bone study - whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61691 Bone study - whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61692 Whole body study using iodine (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61693 Whole body study using gallium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61694 Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61695 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61696 Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61697 Whole body study using thallium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61698 Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61699 Bone marrow study - whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61700 Whole body study, using gallium - with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions acquired separately (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61701 Bone marrow study - localised using technetium labelled agent (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61702 Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61703 Localised bone or joint study and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and imaging on a separate occasion (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61704 Localised study using gallium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61705 Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61706 Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61707 Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61708 Localised study using thallium (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61709 Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61710 Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of any one of items 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453, 61469, 61484, 61485, 61669, 61692, 61693, 61694, 61700, 61704, 61705, 61712, 61715 or 61716 where there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and where the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal. (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61711 Venography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61712 Lymphoscintigraphy (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61713 Thyroid study including uptake measurement when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61714 Parathyroid study, planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61715 Adrenal study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61716 Adrenal study, with single photon emission tomography (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61717 Tear duct study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61718 Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or le veen shunt study (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61719 Ct scan performed at the same time and covering the same body area as single photon emission tomography for the purpose of anatomic localisation or attenuation correction where no separate diagnostic ct report is issued and only in association with items 61302 - 61729 (r) (nk) 01/07/2011 61729 Leukoscan study, for use in diagnostic imaging of the long bones and feet in patients with suspected osteomyelitis, and where patients do not have access to ex-vivo wbc scanning. (ministerial determination) (nk) note leukoscan is only indicated for diagnostic imaging in patients suspected of infection in the long bones and feet, including those with diabetic ulcers. the descriptor does not cover patients who are being investigated for other sites of infection 01/07/2011 63000 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63001 Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head for: - tumour of the brain or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63002 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the brain or meninges (R)(Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63003 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of skull base or orbital tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63004 - inflammation of the brain or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63005 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63006 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of acoustic neuroma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63007 - skull base or orbital tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63008 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for skull base or orbital tumour (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63009 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of pituitary tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63010 - Stereotactic scan of brain, with Fiducials in place, for the sole purpose to allow planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63011 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stereotactic scan of brain, with fiducials in place, for the sole purpose of allowing planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63012 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63013 Magnetic resonance imaging (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head for:- tumour of the brain or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63014 - inflammation of the brain or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63015 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA if performed) for the exclusion of toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63016 - skull base or orbital tumour (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63017 - stereotactic scan of brain, with fiducials in place, for the sole purpose to allow planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63018 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63021 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of congenital malformation of brain or meninges (R) 01/09/1998 63024 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63040 Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head for: - acoustic neuroma (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63041 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for acoustic neuroma (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63042 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for pituitary tumour (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63043 - pituitary tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63044 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63045 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63046 - toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (r) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63047 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63048 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63049 - demyelinating disease of the brain (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63050 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63051 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for head trauma (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63052 - congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63053 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63054 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for epilepsy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63055 - venous sinus thrombosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63056 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63057 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stroke (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63058 - head trauma (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63059 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63060 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63061 - epilepsy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63062 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for the exclusion of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63063 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial aneurysm (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63064 - stroke (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63065 MRI - scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial arteriovenous malformation (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63067 - carotid or vertebral artery desection (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63070 - intracranial aneurysm (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63073 - intracranial arteriovenous malformation (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63074 Note: benefits are payable for each service included by subgroup 2 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head for:- acoustic neuroma (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63075 - pituitary tumour (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63076 - toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63077 - demyelinating disease of the brain (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63078 - congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63079 - venous sinus thrombosis (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63080 - head trauma (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63081 - epilepsy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63082 - stroke (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63083 - carotid or vertebral artery desection (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63084 - intracranial aneurysm (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63085 - intracranial arteriovenous malformation (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63100 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63101 Magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography of extra and/or intracranial circulation, performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and neck vessels for:- stroke (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63102 MRI and MRA of extracranial or intracranial circulation (or both) - scan of head and neck vessels for stroke (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63103 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of skull base or orbital tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63104 Note: benefits are payable for each service included by subgroup 3 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography of extra and/or intracranial circulation, performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and neck vessels for:- stroke (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63106 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of acoustic neuroma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63109 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of pituitary tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63111 Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and cervical spine for: - tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63112 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of inflammation of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63113 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63114 - Inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63115 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63116 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63117 Magnetic resonance imaging (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and cervical spine for:- tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63118 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63119 - inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63121 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63124 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of head trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63125 Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and cervical spine for:- demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63126 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63127 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of epilepsy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63128 - congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63129 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63130 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of stroke (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63131 - syrinx (congenital or acquired) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63132 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63133 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63134 Note: benefits are payable for each service included by subgroup 5 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of head and cervical spine for:- demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63135 - congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63136 - syrinx (congenital or acquired) (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63150 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63151 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of one region or two contiguous regions of the spine for: - infection (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63152 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63153 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63154 - tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63155 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63156 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63157 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of one region or two contiguous regions of the spine for:- infection (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63158 - tumour (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63159 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63161 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of one region or two contiguous regions of the spine for: - demyelinating (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63162 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63163 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63164 - congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63165 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63167 Myelopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63168 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63169 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63170 - syrinx (congenital or acquired) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63171 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63172 Mri - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63173 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63174 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63175 MRI - scan or 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63176 - sciatica (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63177 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63179 - spinal canal stenosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63182 - previous spinal surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63185 - trauma (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63186 Note: benefits are payable for each service included by subgroup 7 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of one region or two contiguous regions of the spine for:- demyelinating (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63187 - congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63188 - myelopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63189 - syrinx (congenital or acquired) (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63190 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63191 - sciatica (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63192 - spinal canal stenosis (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63193 - previous spinal surgery (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63194 - trauma (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63200 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of acoustic neuroma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63201 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of three contiguous regions or two non contiguous regions of the spine for:- infection (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63202 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63203 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of pituitary tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63204 - tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63205 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous of 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63206 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63207 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of three contiguous regions or two non contiguous regions of the spine for:- infection (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63208 - tumour (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63209 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of congenital malformation of brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63212 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast, and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of head trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63215 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of epilepsy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63218 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of stroke (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63219 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of three contiguous regions or two non contiguous regions of the spine for:- demyelinating disease (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63220 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine of demyelinating disease (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63221 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63222 - congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63223 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63224 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63225 - myelopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63226 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63227 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for cervial radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63228 - syrinx (congenital or acquired ) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63229 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 27/06/2006 63230 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63231 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63232 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63234 - sciatica (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63237 - spinal canal stenosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63240 - previous spinal surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63243 - trauma (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63244 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63250 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63253 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63256 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63257 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of three contiguous regions or two non contiguous regions of the spine for:- demyelinating disease (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63258 - congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63259 - myelopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63260 - syrinx (congenital or acquired ) (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63261 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63262 - sciatica (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63263 - spinal canal stenosis (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63264 - previous spinal surgery (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63265 - trauma (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63270 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA if performed) for monitoring of tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63271 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for: - tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63272 MRI - Scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for tumour (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63273 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of skull base or orbital tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63274 - trauma (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63275 MRI - scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for trauma (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63276 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63277 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63278 MRI - scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for cervical radiculopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63279 MRI - scan of head (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63280 - previous surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63281 MRI - scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for previous surgery (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63282 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for:- tumour (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63283 - trauma (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63284 - cervical radiculopathy (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63285 - previous surgery (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63290 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63293 MRI - scan of head and cervical spine (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63300 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63301 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for: - tumour arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, this excludes tumours arising in breast, prostate or rectum (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63302 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for tumour arising, in bone or musculoskeletal system, excluding tumours arising in breast, prostate or rectum (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63303 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63304 - infection arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, this excludes infection arising in breast, prostate or rectum (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63305 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for infection arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, excluding infection arising in breast, prostate or rectum (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63306 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63307 - osteonecrosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63308 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for osteonecrosis (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63309 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63310 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for:- tumour arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, this excludes tumours arising in breast, prostate or rectum (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63311 - infection arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, this excludes infection arising in breast, prostate or rectum (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63312 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63313 - osteonecrosis (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63315 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63322 Mgnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for: - derangement of hip or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63323 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of hip or its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63324 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of shoulder its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63325 - derangment of shoulder or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63326 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of knee or its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63327 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of ankle or foot (or both) or its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63328 - derangment of knee or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63329 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of 1 or both temporomandibular joints or their supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63330 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of wrist or hand (or both) or its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63331 - derangment of ankle and/or foot or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63332 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63334 - derangment of one or both temporomandibular joints or their supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63337 - derangment of wrist and/or hand or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63340 - derangment of elbow or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63341 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for:- derangement of hip or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63342 - derangement of shoulder or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63343 - derangement of knee or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63345 - derangement of ankle and/or foot or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63346 - derangement of one or both temporomandibular joints or their supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63347 - derangement of wrist and/or hand or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63348 - derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63350 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63353 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63356 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63359 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63361 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for: - Gaucher disease (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63362 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63363 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system for Gaucher disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63364 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of musculoskeletal system for:- gaucher disease (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63365 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63385 Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of cardiovascular system for: - congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63386 MRI - scan of cardiovascular system for congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63387 MRI - scan of cardiovascular system for tumour of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63388 - tumour of the heart or a great vessel (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63389 MRI - scan of cardiovascular system for abnormality of thoracic aorta (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63391 - abnormality of thoracic aorta (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63392 Note: benefits are payable for each service included by subgroup 14 on two occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed), performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of cardiovascular system for:- congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63393 - tumour of the heart or a great vessel (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63394 - abnormality of thoracic aorta (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63400 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63401 Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical indication for the scan - scan of cardiovascular system for: - vascular abnormality in a patient with a previous anaphylactic reaction to an iodinated contrast medium (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63402 MRA - if the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical identification for the scan - scan of cardiovascular system for vascular abnormality in a patient with a previous anaphylactic reaction to an iodinated contrast medium (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63403 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63404 - obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63405 MRA - if the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical indication for the scan - scan of cardiovascular system for obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63406 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63407 Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical indication for the scan - scan of cardiovascular system for:- vascular abnormality in a patient with a previous anaphylactic reaction to an iodinated contrast medium (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63408 - obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63409 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63412 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63415 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63416 Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for: - the vasculature of limbs prior to limb or digit transfer surgery in congenital limb deficiency syndrome (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63417 MRA - scan of person under the age of 16 for the vasculature of limbs prior to limb or digit transfer surgery in congenital limb deficiency syndrome (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63418 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63419 Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for:- the vasculature of limbs prior to limb or digit transfer surgery in congenital limb deficiency syndrome (r) nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63421 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of sciatica (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63424 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63425 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for: - post-inflammatory or post-traumatic physeal fusion (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63426 MRI - scan of person under the age of 16 for post-inflammatory or post-traumatic physeal fusion (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63427 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast)for further investigation of previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63428 - Gaucher disease (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63429 MRI - scan of person under the age of 16 for Gaucher disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63430 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63432 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for:- post-inflammatory or post-traumatic physeal fusion (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63433 - gaucher disease (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63440 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for: - pelvic or abdominal mass (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63441 MRI - scan of person under the age of 16 for pelvic or abdominal mass (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63442 MRI - scan of person under the age of 16 for mediastinal mass (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63443 - mediastinal mass (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63444 MRI - scan of person under the age of 16 for congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63446 - congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63447 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of person under the age of 16 for:- pelvic or abdominal mass (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63448 - mediastinal mass (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63449 - congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63450 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63453 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63455 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of body for:- adrenal mass in a patient with malignancy which is otherwise resectable (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63456 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63457 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and(b) the request for scan identifies that the person is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the following applies to at least 1 of the relatives: - has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer; - had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, at the same time or at different times; - has ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for:- detection of cancer (r) note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period(nk) (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 63457 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and(b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the following applies to at least 1 of the relatives: - has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer; - had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, at the same time or at different times; - has ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for:- detection of cancer (r) note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period(nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63458 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the person has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service described in item 63464 or 63457 performed in the previous 12 monthsscan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (r) note 1: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodnote 2: this item is intended for follow-up imaging of abnormalities diagnosed on a scan described by item 63464 or 63457(nk) (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 63458 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the woman has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service described in item 63464 or 63457 performed in the previous 12 monthsscan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (r) note 1: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodnote 2: this item is intended for follow-up imaging of abnormalities diagnosed on a scan described by item 63464 or 63457(nk) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63459 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63461 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of body for: - adrenal mass in a patient with malignancy which is otherwise resecetable (r) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63462 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63463 MRI - scan of the body for adrenal mass in a patient with a malignancy that is otherwise resectable (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63464 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period Magnetic Resonance Imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the following applies to at least 1 of the relatives: - has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer; - had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, at the same time or at different times; - has ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (R) (Anaes.) 01/01/2010 63464 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period Magnetic Resonance Imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the person is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the following applies to at least 1 of the relatives: - has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer; - had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, at the same time or at different times; - has ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (R) (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 63464 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period Magnetic Resonance Imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, including any of the following features: - bilateral breast cancer; - onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - breast and ovarian cancer in one relative; - ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - breast cancer in a male relative; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (R) 01/02/2009 63464 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period Magnetic Resonance Imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer due to 1 of the following: (a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer; (b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, including any of the following features: - bilateral breast cancer; - onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - breast and ovarian cancer in one relative; - ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - breast cancer in a male relative; (c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (R) 17/04/2009 63465 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63466 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer due to 1 of the following:(a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer;(b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the following applies to at least 1 of the relatives: - has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer; - had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years; - had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years; - has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, at the same time or at different times; - has ashkenazi jewish ancestry; - is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer;(c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for:- detection of cancer note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period(r) (Anaes.) 01/01/2010 63466 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and(b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is less than 50 yearsof age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer due to 1 of the following:(a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer;(b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, including any of the following features: - bilateral breast cancer;- onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years;- onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years;- breast and ovarian cancer in one relative;- ashkenazi jewish ancestry;- breast cancer in a male relative;(c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for:- detection of cancer (r) 01/02/2009 63466 Note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for scan identifies that the woman is asymptomatic and is less than 50 years of age; and (c) the request for scan identifies either: (i) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer due to 1 of the following:(a) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer;(b) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, including any of the following features: - bilateral breast cancer;- onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years;- onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years;- breast and ovarian cancer in one relative;- ashkenazi jewish ancestry;- breast cancer in a male relative;(c) 1 first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, plus another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or (ii) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation. scan of both breasts for:- detection of cancer note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period(r) 17/04/2009 63467 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the person has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service described in item 63464 performed in the previous 12 monthsscan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (r)note 1: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodnote 2: this item is intended for follow-up imaging of abnormalities diagnosed on a scan described by item 63464 (Anaes.) 01/01/2014 63467 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the woman has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service described in item 63464 performed in the previous 12 monthsscan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (r)note 1: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodnote 2: this item is intended for follow-up imaging of abnormalities diagnosed on a scan described by item 63464 (Anaes.) 01/02/2009 63468 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63469 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the woman has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service described in item 63464 performed in the previous 12 monthsscan of both breasts for: - detection of cancer (r)note 1: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month periodnote 2: this item is intended for follow-up imaging of abnormalities diagnosed on a scan described by item 63466 (Anaes.) 01/02/2009 63470 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where: (a) the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and (b) the request for scan identifies that (i) a histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix has been made and (ii) the patient has been diagnosed with cervical cancer at figo stage 1b or greater Scan of: - Pelvis for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63471 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation of sciatica (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63472 MRI - if: (a) the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician; and (b) the request for scan identifies that: (i) a histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix has been made; and (ii) the patient has been diagnosed with cervical cancer at FIGO stage 1B or greater - scan of pelvis for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at FIGO stages 1B or greater (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63473 - Pelvis and upper abdomen, in a single examination, for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/08/2004 63474 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation of spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63475 MRI - if: (a) the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician; and (b) the request for scan identifies that: (i) a histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix has been made; and (ii) the patient has been diagnosed with cervical cancer at FIGO stage 1B or greater - scan of pelvis and upper abdomen, in a single examination, for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at FIGO stages 1B or greater (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63476 Note: benefits are payable for a service included by subgroup 20 on one occasion only.magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a phased array body coil is used, and(b) the request for scan identifies that the indication is for the initial staging of rectal cancer (including cancer of the rectosigmoid and anorectum).scan of:- pelvis for the initial staging of rectal cancer (r) (contrast) 01/07/2009 63476 Note: benefits are payable for a service under item 63476 on one occasion only.magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a phased array body coil is used, and(b) the request for scan identifies that the indication is for the initial staging of rectal cancer (including cancer of the rectosigmoid and anorectum).scan of:- pelvis for the initial staging of rectal cancer (r) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2010 63477 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation of previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63478 Note: benefits are payable for a service included by subgroup 20 on one occasion only.magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a phased array body coil is used, and(b) the request for scan identifies that the indication is for the initial staging of rectal cancer (including cancer of the rectosigmoid and anorectum).scan of:- pelvis for the initial staging of rectal cancer (r) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2009 63479 Note: benefits are payable for a service included by subgroup 20 on one occasion only.magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where:(a) the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and(b) the request for scan identifies that (i) a histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix has been made and (ii) the patient has been diagnosed with cervical cancer at figo stage 1b or greaterscan of:- pelvis for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63480 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the further investigation of trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63481 - pelvis and upper abdomen, in a single examination, for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (nk) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63482 Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of pancreas and biliary tree for: - suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (r) (contrast) (Anaes.) 01/01/2006 63482 Note: benefits are only payable for each service included by subgroup 21 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligiblelocation where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of pancreas and biliary tree for:- suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (r) (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/11/2012 63483 MRI - scan of pancreas and biliary tree for suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (R) (Anaes.) 01/07/2006 63484 Note: benefits are payable for a service included by subgroup 20 on one occasion only.magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician and where: (a) a phased array body coil is used, and(b) the request for scan identifies that the indication is for the initial staging of rectal cancer (including cancer of the rectosigmoid and anorectum).scan of:- pelvis for the initial staging of rectal cancer (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63486 Note: benefits are only payable for each service included by subgroup 21 on three occasions only in any 12 month periodmagnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of pancreas and biliary tree for:- suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (r) (nk) (anaes.) (Anaes.) 01/07/2011 63491 Modifying items for use with magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician. Scan performed: - involves the use of contrast agent for eligible Magnetic Resonance Imaging items (Note: (Contrast) denotes an item eligible for use with this item) 01/08/2004 63491 Note: benefits in subgroup 22 are only payable for modifying items where claimed simultaneously with mri services. modifiers for sedation and anaesthesia may not be claimed for the same service.modifying items for use with magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the service requested by a medical practitioner. scan performed:- involves the use of contrast agent for eligible magnetic resonance imaging items (note: (contrast) denotes an item eligible for use with this item) 01/11/2012 63492 MRI or MRA service to which an item in the Group (other than an item in this Subgroup) applies if: (a) the item for the service includes in its description '(Contrast)'; and (b) the service is performed using a contrast agent 01/07/2006 63492 Note: benefits in subgroup 22 are only payable for modifying items where claimed simultaneously with mri services. modifiers for sedation and anaesthesia may not be claimed for the same service.modifying items for use with magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where the service is requested by a medical practitioner. scan performed:- involves the use of contrast agent for eligible magnetic resonance imaging items (note: (contrast) denotes an item eligible for use with this item) 01/11/2012 63493 MRI or MRA service to which an item in this Group (other than an item in this Subgroup) applies if the service is performed on a person using intravenous or intra muscular sedation 01/07/2006 63493 - involves use of intravenous or intramuscular sedation on a patient 01/11/2012 63494 - involves use of intravenous or intramuscular sedation on a patient 01/08/2004 63495 MRI or MRA service to which an item in this Group (other than an item in this Subgroup) applies if the service is performed on a person under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner who is qualified to perform an anaesthetic 01/07/2006 63495 - on a patient under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner qualified to perform an anaesthetic 01/11/2012 63497 - on a patient under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner qualified to perform an anaesthetic 01/08/2004 63498 Mri service to which item 63501, 63502, 63504 or 63505 applies if:(a) the service is performed in accordance with the determination; and (b) the service is performed on a person using intravenous or intra muscular sedation 12/03/2012 63499 Mri service to which item 63501, 63502, 63504 or 63505 applies if:(a) the service is performed in accordance with the determination; and (b) the service is performed on a person under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner who is qualified to perform an anaesthetic. 12/03/2012 63500 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63501 MRI – scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:(i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by poly implant prosthese (pip); and (ii) the result of the scan confirms a loss of integrity of the implant (R) note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period 12/03/2012 63502 MRI – scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:(i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by poly implant prosthese (PIP); and (ii) the result of the scan does not demonstrate a loss of integrity of the implant (R) note: benefits are payable on one occasion only in any 12 month period 12/03/2012 63503 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63504 MRI – scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:(i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by poly implant prosthese (pip); and (ii) presents with symptoms where implant rupture is suspected; and (iii) the result of the scan confirms a loss of integrity of the implant (R) 12/03/2012 63505 MRI – scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity where:(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient: (i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by poly implant prosthese (PIP); and (ii) presents with symptoms where implant rupture is suspected; and (iii) the result of the scan does not demonstrate a loss of integrity of the implant (R) 12/03/2012 63506 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63507 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for a patient under 16 years for any of the following: unexplained seizure(s) (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orparanasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/10/2013 63507 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for any of the following: unexplained seizure(s) (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orparanasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63508 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for a patient under 16 years for any of the following: unexplained seizure(s) (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orparanasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/10/2013 63508 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for any of the following: unexplained seizure(s) (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orparanasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63509 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63510 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for: significant trauma (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or unexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or unexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63510 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine following radiographic examination for any of the following:significant trauma (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63511 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for:significant trauma (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.); orunexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.); orunexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63511 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine following radiographic examination for any of the following:significant trauma (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63512 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63513 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63513 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement. (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63514 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63514 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement. (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63515 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of sciatica (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63516 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of hip for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for: suspected septic arthritis (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis (R) Contrast) (Anaes.); or suspected Perthes disease (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63516 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of hip following radiographic examination for any of the following: suspected septic arthritis (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orsuspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis (r) (contrast) (anaes.); or suspected perthes disease (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63517 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of hip for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination for: suspected septic arthritis (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or suspected Perthes disease (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63517 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of hip following radiographic examination for any of the following: suspected septic arthritis (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orsuspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.); orsuspected perthes disease (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63518 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63519 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of elbow for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that will change management (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63519 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of elbow following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that would change the way in which the patient is managed. (r) (contrast) (anaes.)) 01/11/2012 63520 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of elbow for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that will change management (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63520 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of elbow following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that would change the way in which the patient is managed. (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63521 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63522 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of wrist for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63522 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of wrist following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63523 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of wrist for a patient under 16 years following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/10/2013 63523 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of wrist following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected (r) (nk) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63524 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63525 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for any of the following: unexplained seizure(s) (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orparanasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63526 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine following radiographic examination for any or the following:significant trauma (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs (r) (contrast) (anaes.); orunexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63527 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement. (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63528 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of hip following radiographic examination for any of the following: suspected septic arthritis (r) (contrast) (anaes.); suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis (r) (contrast) (anaes.);suspected perthes disease (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63529 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of elbow following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that would change the way in which the patient is managed. (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63530 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of wrist following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2012 63550 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63551 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for a patient 16 years or older for any of the following: - unexplained seizure(s) (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) - unexplained chronic headache with suspected intracranial pathology (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63552 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for a patient 16 years or older for any of the following: - unexplained seizure(s) (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.)- unexplained chronic headache with suspected intracranial pathology (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63553 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the monitoring of congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63554 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:cervical radiculopathy (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63555 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:- cervical radiculopathy (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63556 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the monitoring of myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63557 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:cervical spine trauma (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63558 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:- cervical spine trauma (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63559 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for the monitoring of syrinx - congenital or acquired (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63560 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following acute knee trauma for a patient 16 years or older with: inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear. (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63561 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following acute knee trauma for a patient 16 years or older with: inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.); or clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear (R) (NK) (Contrast) (Anaes.) 01/11/2013 63562 MRI - scan of up to 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63565 MRI - scan of up to 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of sciatica (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63568 MRI - scan of up to 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63571 MRI - scan of up to 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63574 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of trauma (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63580 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63583 MRI - scan of 1 region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63584 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of head for a patient 16 years or older for any of the following: - unexplained seizure(s) (r) (contrast) (anaes.)- unexplained chronic headache with suspected intracranial pathology (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2013 63585 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:- cervical radiculopathy (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2013 63586 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of spine for a patient 16 years or older for suspected:- cervical spine trauma (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2013 63587 Referral by a medical practitioner (excluding a specialist or consultant physician) for a scan of knee following acute knee trauma for a patient 16 years or older with: - inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear (r) (contrast) (anaes.); or- clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear (r) (contrast) (anaes.) 01/11/2013 63590 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of infection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63593 MRI - scan of 3 contiguous regions or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of tumour (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63600 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of tumour arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63603 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of infection arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63606 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of osteonecrosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63609 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of - derangement of hip or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63612 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of shoulder or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63615 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of knee or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63618 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of ankle or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63621 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of temporomandibular joint or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63624 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of wrist or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63627 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for the exclusion of derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63650 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of tumour arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63653 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of infection arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63656 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of osteonecrosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63659 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of hip or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63662 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of shoulder or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63665 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of knee or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63668 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of ankle or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast) 01/09/1998 63671 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of temporomandibular joint or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63674 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of wrist or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast) 01/09/1998 63677 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63680 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of post inflammatory or post traumatic physeal fusion in a person under 16 years of age (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63700 MRI - scan of musculoskeletal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of hip or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63703 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of shoulder or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63706 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of knee or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63709 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of ankle or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63712 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of temporomandibular joint or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63715 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of wrist or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63718 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63721 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of post inflammatory or post traumatic physeal fusion in a person under 16 years of age (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63736 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of osteonecrosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63739 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of tumour arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63740 MRI to evaluate small bowel Crohn’s disease. medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is provided to patients:(a) evaluation of disease extent at time of initial diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (b) evaluation of exacerbation/suspected complications of known Crohn’s disease (c) evaluation of known or suspected Crohn’s d isease in pregnancy (d) assessment of change to therapy in patients with small bowel Crohn’s disease assessment of change to therapy can only be claimed once in a 12 month period. (R) (K) (Contrast) 01/11/2014 63741 MRI enteroclysis for Crohn’s disease. medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is related to item 63740. (R) (K) 01/11/2014 63742 MRI - scan of musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of infection arising in bone or other connective tissue (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63743 MRI for fistulising perianal Crohn’s disease. Medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is provided to patients for:- evaluation of pelvic sepsis and fistulas associated with established or suspected Crohn’s disease- assessment of change to therapy of pelvis sepsis and fistulas from Crohn’s disease assessment of change to therapy can only be claimed once in a 12 month period. (R) (K) (Contrast) 01/11/2014 63744 MRI to evaluate small bowel Crohn’s disease. medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is provided to patients:(a) evaluation of disease extent at time of initial diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (b) evaluation of exacerbation/suspected complications of known Crohn’s disease (c) evaluation of known or suspected Crohn’s disease in pregnancy (d) assessment of change to therapy in patients with small bowel Crohn’s disease assessment of change to therapy can only be claimed once in a 12 month period. (R) (NK) (Contrast) 01/11/2014 63745 MRI - scan of the musculosketal system (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation or monitoring, of Gaucher disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63746 MRI enteroclysis for Crohn’s disease. Medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is related to item 63744. (R) (NK) 01/11/2014 63747 MRI for fistulising perianal Crohn’s disease. Medicare benefits are only payable for this item if the service is provided to patients for:- evaluation of pelvic sepsis and fistulas associated with established or suspected Crohn’s disease- assessment of change to therapy of pelvis sepsis and fistulas from Crohn’s disease assessment of change to therapy can only be claimed once in a 12 month period. (R) (NK) (Contrast) 01/11/2014 63750 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63753 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of tumour of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63756 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for further investigation of abnormality of thoracic aorta (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63800 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63803 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA, if performed) for monitoring of tumour of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63806 MRI - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast and including MRA if performed) for monitoring of abnormality of the thoracic aorta (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63850 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation, of stroke (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63853 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation, of carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63856 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation of intracranial aneurysm (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63859 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation of intracranial arteriovenous malformation (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63862 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation of venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63865 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation, of vascular abnormality in a patient with a previous anaphylactic reaction to an iodinated contrast medium (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63868 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for exclusion, or further investigation of obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63870 MRA - scan of cardiovascular system in a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of the vasculature of limbs prior to limb or digit transfer surgery in congenital limb deficiency syndrome (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63880 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63883 MRA - scan of the cardiovascular system (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63900 MRI - scan of the body in a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of pelvic or abdominal mass (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63903 MRI - scan of the body in a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of mediastinal mass (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63906 MRI - scan of the body in a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63909 MRI - scan of the body in a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of Gaucher disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63920 MRI - scan of the body (with or without intravenous contrast) for further investigation of adrenal mass in a patient with a malignancy which is otherwise resectable (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63930 MRI - scan of the body (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality in a person under the age of 16 years (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63940 MRI - scan of the body of a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of mediastinal mass (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63943 MRI - scan of the body of a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of pelvic or abdominal mass (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63946 MRI - scan of the body of a person under the age of 16 years (with or without intravenous contrast) for monitoring of Gaucher disease (R) (Anaes.) 01/09/1998 63960 Note: Benefits are payable for each service included by Subgroup 31 on one occasion only.Magnetic Resonance Imaging, performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an eligible location where: (a) the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician; and (b) the request for scan identifies that (i) a histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix has been made and (ii) the patient has been diagnosed with cervical cancer at figo stage 1b or greater. Scan for the further investigation of:- Pelvis for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 63963 -.Pelvis and upper abdomen, in a single examination, for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (Anaes.) 01/05/2004 64990 A diagnostic imaging service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64991) 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: and (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 01/02/2004 64991 A diagnostic imaging service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64990) 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 day-hospital facility: and (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 (e) the service is provided at, or from, a practice location in: (i) a regional, rural or remote area; or (ii) Tasmania 01/05/2004 64991 A diagnostic imaging service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64990) 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: and (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 (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, Perth (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, Perth (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) 01/09/2004 65001 Erythrocyte count, Creactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity, haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count, or reticulocyte count 1 or 2 tests 01/07/1994 65001 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, Creactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity, haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count, reticulocyte count 1 or 2 procedures 01/12/1991 65002 Blood count consisting of erythrocyte count, Creactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity, haematocrit, haemoglobin, platelet count, leucocyte count, reticulocyte count one or two procedures. 01/12/1991 65003 3 or more tests described in item 65001, and calculation or measurement of cell index or indices 01/07/1994 65003 3 or more procedures to which item 65001 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices 01/12/1991 65004 Three or more procedures to which item 65001/65002 applies, including any calculation or measurement of erythrocyte or other indices 01/12/1991 65005 Examination of blood film, or 5 part differential cell count, or both 5 part differential cell count and examination of blood film, including (if performed): (a) a service described in item 65027; and (b) any of the following services: (i) examination of blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron; (ii) examination of a blood film with alphanaphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitroblue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff or Sudan Black stains; (iii) Kleihauer test for HbF on blood film 01/07/1994 65005 Examination of blood film, with or without 5 part differential cell count, or 5 part differential cell count with or without examination of blood film, and if performed, any of these additional services Direct Coombs test, tests for heterophile antibodies, cold agglutinins, examination of blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron, or examination of a blood film with alphanaphthyl acetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitroblue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff, Sudan Black stains, or Kleihauer test for HbF on blood film, including any services specified in item 65027 01/12/1991 65005 Examination of: (a) a blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron; or (b) a blood film by enzyme cytochemistry for neutrophil alkaline phosphatese, alphanaphthyl acetate esterase or chloroacetate esterase; or (c) a blood film using any other special staining methods including periodic acid Schiff and Sudan black; or (d) a urinary sediment for haemosiderin including a service described in item 65072 20/03/1997 65006 Examination of blood film, with or without five part differential cell count, or five part differential cell count with or without examination of blood film, and if performed, any of these additional services Direct Coombs test, tests for heterophile antibodies, cold agglutinins, examination of blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron, or examination of a blood film with alphanaphthylacetate esterase, choloroacetate esterase, neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, nitro blue tetrazolium, periodic acid Schiff, Sudan Black stains, or Kleihauer test for HbF on blood film, including any services specified in item 65027/65028 01/12/1991 65007 Full blood examination (consisting of the services described in items 65003 and 65005) 01/07/1994 65007 Full blood examination consisting of items 65003 and 65005 01/12/1991 65008 Full blood examination consisting of items 65003/65004 and 65005/65006 01/12/1991 65009 Haemolysis or metabolic enzymes - assessment by: (a) erythrocyte autohaemolysis test; (b) erythrocyte fragility test; (c) sugar water test; (d) erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test; (e) heat denaturation test; (f) isopropanol precipitation test; (g) acid haemolysis test;and (h) quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine; 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 65009 Erythrocytes, qualitative or quantitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test, and quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine 1 or more procedures 01/12/1991 65010 Erythrocytes, qualitative or quantitative assessment of haemolysis or metabolic enzymes by erythrocyte autohaemolysis test, erythrocyte fragility test, sugar water test, erythrocyte metabolic enzyme test, heat denaturation test, isopropanol precipitation test, acid haemolysis test, and quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine one or more procedures 01/12/1991 65011 Erythrocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin, calculation or measurement of red cell index or indices, platelet count, leucocyte count and instrument generated differential count including any services in item 65060 or 65072 2 or more instrument generated results from a single sample 01/07/1994 65011 Tests for the diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis and 2 of the following examination for HbH, quantitation of HbA2 or HbF, including any services specified in items 65001, 65003, 65005 and 65007 01/12/1991 65012 Tests for the diagnosis of haemoglobinopathy consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis and two of the following examination for HbH, quantitation of HbA2 or HbF, including any services specified in items 65001/65002, 65003/65004, 65005/65006 and 65007/65008 01/12/1991 65013 Bone marrow trephine biopsy - histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow, including (if performed): (a) examination of aspirated material; and (b) special stains or immunochemical techniques (if any); and (c) a service described in item 65001, 65003, 65005, 65007 or 65015 01/07/1994 65013 Histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow trephine biopsy including where indicated, examination of marrow smears and any special stains and immunochemical techniques, including any services specified in items 65001, 65003, 65005, 65007 and 65015 01/12/1991 65014 Histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow trephine biopsy including where indicated, examination of marrow smears and any special stains and immunochemical techniques, including any services specified in items 65001/65002, 65003/65004, 65005/65006, 65007/65008 and 65015/65016 01/12/1991 65015 Bone marrow - examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): (a) special stains or immunochemical techniques (if any); and (b) a service described in item 65001, 65003, 65005 or 65007 01/07/1994 65015 Bone marrow examination of aspirated material including any special stains, immunochemical techniques and clot sections where necessary, including any services specified in items 65001, 65003, 65005 and 65007 01/12/1991 65016 Bone marrow examination of aspirated material including any special stains, immunochemical techniques and clot sections where necessary, including any services specified in items 65001/65002, 65003/65004, 65005/65006 and 65007/65008 01/12/1991 65017 Blood grouping (including backgrouping if performed) ABO and Rh (D antigen) 01/07/1994 65017 Blood grouping, including backgrouping when performed ABO and Rh (D antigen) 01/12/1991 65018 Blood grouping, including backgrouping when performed ABO and Rh (D antigen). 01/12/1991 65019 Blood grouping Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system 1 or more systems, including a service described in item 65017 (if performed) 01/07/1994 65019 Blood grouping Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system 1 or more systems, including any services specified in item 65017 01/12/1991 65020 Blood grouping Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system one or more systems, including any services specified in item 65017/65018 01/12/1991 65021 Blood grouping (including backgrouping if performed), and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including: (a) identification and quantitation of any antibodies detected; and (b) (if performed) a service described in item 65001, 65003, 65005 or 65007 01/07/1994 65021 Blood grouping, including backgrouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 65001, 65003, 65005 and 65007 01/12/1991 65022 Blood grouping, including backgrouping when performed, and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including identification and quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected, and including any services specified in items 65001/65002, 65003/65004, 65005/65006 and 65007/65008 01/12/1991 65023 Compatibility tests - all tests performed on any 1 day, including: (a) all grouping checks of patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies, and, if necessary, quantitation of any antibodies detected; and (c) a service described in item 65001, 65003, 65005, 65007, 65017 or 65021 (if performed) 01/07/1994 65023 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 65001, 65003, 65005, 65007, 65017 and 65021 including all testing performed on any 1 day 01/12/1991 65024 Compatibility testing, including all necessary grouping checks of patient and donor, examination for antibodies, identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected and any services specified in items 65001/65002, 65003/65004, 65005/65006, 65007/65008, 65017/65018 and 65021/65022 including all testing performed on any one day 01/12/1991 65025 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies (including identification and, if necessary, quantitation of any antibodies detected) 01/07/1994 65025 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies including identification and, if necessary, quantitative estimation of any antibodies detected 01/12/1991 65026 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies including identification and, if necessary, quantative estimation of any antibodies detected 01/12/1991 65027 1 or more of the following tests: (a) direct Coombs test; (b) qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins or heterophile antibodies; (c) qualitative spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins; (d) qualitative test for red cell porphyrins and detection of metalbumin (Schumm's test) 01/07/1994 65027 Direct Coombs test, qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins, or heterophile antibodies, qualitative spectroscopic examination of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qualitative test for red cell porphyrins and detection of metalbumin (Schumm's test) including those services specified in items 65005 and 65007 1 or more tests 01/12/1991 65028 Direct Coombs test, qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins, or heterophile antibodies, qualitative spectroscopic examinations of blood for abnormal haemoglobins, qua;itative test for red cell porphyrins and detected of metalbumin (Schumm's test) including those services specified in items 65005/65006 and 65007/65008 - one or more tests 01/12/1991 65029 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), test for factor XIII deficiency, fibrinogen, or 1 of: fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or Ddimer 1 test 01/07/1994 65029 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), test for factor XIII deficiency, fibrinogen, or 1 of fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or Ddimer 1 estimation 01/12/1991 65030 Skin bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for presence of an inhibitor and serial tests for fibrinolysis), test for factor XIII deficiency, fibrinogen, or one of fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or Ddimer one estimation 01/12/1991 65031 2 tests described in item 65029 01/07/1994 65031 2 estimations specified in item 65029 01/12/1991 65032 Two estimations specified in item 65029/65030 01/12/1991 65033 3 tests described in item 65029 01/07/1994 65033 3 estimations specified in item 65029 01/12/1991 65034 Three estimations specified in item 65029/65030 01/12/1991 65035 4 or more tests described in item 65029 01/07/1994 65035 4 or more estimations specified in item 65029 01/12/1991 65036 Four or more estimations specified in item 65029/65030 01/12/1991 65037 Quantitation, by 1 or more techniques, of: plasminogen, antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin cofactor II, euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant 1 to 3 tests 01/07/1994 65037 Quantitative assay, by 1 or more techniques, of plasminogen, antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin cofactor II, euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant 1 estimation 01/12/1991 65038 Quantitative assay, by one or more techniques, of plasminogen, antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin cofactor II, Euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant one estimation. 01/12/1991 65039 4 or more tests described in item 65037 01/07/1994 65039 4 or more estimations specified in item 65037 01/12/1991 65040 Four or more estimations specified in item 65037/65038 01/12/1991 65041 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 65041 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 65042 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or similar substance one or more estimations 01/12/1991 65043 Heparin quantitation when monitoring a patient on subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 65043 Heparin assay, only when monitoring a patient on subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 65044 Heparin assay, only when monitoring a patient on subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin one or more estimations 01/12/1991 65045 Quantitation of Von Willebrand's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, or Passovy factor 1 test 01/07/1994 65045 Quantitative assay of Von Willebrand's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor 1 estimation 01/12/1991 65046 Quantitative assay of Von Willebrand's factor antigen (factor VIII related antigen), Von Willebrand's factor (ristocetin cofactor), factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, Passovy factor one estimation 01/12/1991 65047 2 tests described in item 65045 01/07/1994 65047 2 estimations specified in item 65045 01/12/1991 65048 Two estimations as specified in item 65045/65046 01/12/1991 65049 3 or more tests described in item 65045 01/07/1994 65049 3 or more estimations specified in item 65045 01/12/1991 65050 Three or more estimations as specified in item 65045/65046 01/12/1991 65052 Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test) including any service described in item 65005 (if performed) 20/03/1997 65053 Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell surface antigens using flow cytometric methods including any service described in item 65007 or 65052 (if performed) 20/03/1997 65060 Haemoglobin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 65063 Erythrocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin, calculation or measurement of red cell index or indices, platelet count, leucocyte count and instrument generated differential count including any services in item 65060 or 65072 2 or more instrument generated results from a single sample 01/11/1998 65063 Erythrocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin, calculation or measurement of red cell index or indices, platelet count, leucocyte count and instrument generated differential count - not being a service where haemoglobin only is requested including any services in item 65060 or 65072 1 or more instrument generated results from a single sample 01/11/1999 65066 Examination of: (a) a blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron; or (b) a blood film by enzyme cytochemistry for neutrophil alkaline phosphatase, alphanaphthyl acetate esterase or chloroacetate esterase; or (c) a blood film using any other special staining methods including periodic acid Schiff and Sudan Black; or (d) a urinary sediment for haemosiderin including a service described in item 65072 01/11/1998 65069 "Full blood examination consisting of: (a) a morphological assessment of a blood film; (b) item 65063; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 65060 or 65072" 01/11/1998 65070 Erythrocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin, calculation or measurement of red cell index or indices, platelet count, leucocyte count and manual or instrument generated differential count - not being a service where haemoglobin only is requested - one or more instrument generated set of results from a single sample; and (if performed) (a) a morphological assessment of a blood film; (b) any service in item 65060 or 65072 01/11/2000 65072 Examination for reticulocytes including a reticulocyte count by any method - 1 or more tests 01/05/2005 65072 Examination for reticulocytes including a reticulocyte count by any method - 1 or more tests in any episode 01/11/1998 65075 Haemolysis or metabolic enzymes - assessment by: (a) erythrocyte autohaemolysis test; or (b) erythrocyte osmotic fragility test; or (c) sugar water test; or (d) G-6-P D (qualitative or quantitative) test; or (e) pyruvate kinase (qualitative or quantitative) test; or (f) acid haemolysis test; or (g) quantitation of muramidase in serum or urine; or (h) Donath Landsteiner antibody test; or (i) other erythrocyte metabolic enzyme tests - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 65078 Tests for the diagnosis of thalassaemia consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis or chromatography and at least 2 of: (a) examination for HbH; or (b) quantitation of HbA2; or (c) quantitation of HbF; including (if performed) any service described in item 65060 or 65070 01/05/2008 65078 Tests for the diagnosis of thalassaemia when indicated on the basis of an abnormal full blood examination or by the clinical need for family studies, consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis or chromatography and at least 2 of: (a) examination for HbH; or (b) quantitation of HbA2; or (c) quantitation of HbF; including (if performed) any service described in item 65060 or 65070 01/11/1998 65079 Tests described in item 65078 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 65081 Tests for the investigation of haemoglobinopathy consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis or chromatography and at least 1 of: (a) heat denaturation test; or (b) isopropanol precipitation test; or (c) tests for the presence of haemoglobin S; or (d) quantitation of any haemoglobin fraction (including S, C, D, E) including (if performed) any service described in item 65060, 65070 or 65078 01/05/2008 65081 Tests for the investigation of haemoglobinopathy (including S, C, D, E), other than thalassaemia, when indicated on the basis of an abnormal full blood examination or by the clinical need for family studies, consisting of haemoglobin electrophoresis or chromatography and at least 1 of: (a) heat denaturation test; or (b) isopropanol precipitation test; or (c) tests for the presence of haemoglobin S; or (d) quantitation of any haemoglobin fraction (including S, C, D, E) including (if performed) any service described in item 65060, 65070 or 65078 01/11/1998 65082 Tests described in item 65081 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 65084 Bone marrow trephine biopsy - histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow and examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): any test described in item 65060, 65066 or 65070 01/05/2008 65084 Bone marrow trephine biopsy - histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow and examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): (a) special stains or immunohistochemical techniques (if any); and (b) any test described in item 65060, 65066 or 65070 01/11/1998 65087 Bone marrow - examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): any test described in item 65060, 65066 or 65070 01/05/2008 65087 Bone marrow - examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if performed): (a) special stains or immunohistochemical techniques (if any); and (b) any test described in item 65060, 65066 or 65070 01/11/1998 65090 Blood grouping (including back-grouping if performed) - ABO and Rh (D antigen) 01/11/1998 65093 Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group system - 1 or more systems, including item 65090 (if performed) 01/11/1998 65096 Blood grouping (including back-grouping if performed), and examination of serum for Rh and other blood group antibodies, including: (a) identification and quantitation of any antibodies detected; and (b) (if performed) any test described in item 65060 or 65070 01/11/1998 65099 Compatibility tests by crossmatch all tests performed on any one day for up to 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies, and if necessary identification of any antibodies detected; and (c) any tests described in item 65060, 65063, 65069, 65090 or 65096 (if performed) 01/11/1998 65099 Compatibility tests by crossmatch - all tests performed on any one day for up to 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies, and if necessary identification of any antibodies detected; and (c) (if performed) any tests described in item 65060, 65070, 65090 or 65096 (item is subject to rule 5) 01/11/1999 65102 Compatibility tests by crossmatch - all tests performed on any one day in excess of 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies, and if necessary identification of any antibodies detected; and (c) (if performed) any tests described in item 65060, 65070, 65090, 65096, 65099 or 65105 (Item is subject rule 5) 01/11/1998 65105 Compatibility testing using at least a 3 cell panel and issue of red cells for transfusion all tests performed on any one day for up to 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies, and if necessary identification of any antibodies detected; and (c) any tests described in item 65060, 65063, 65069, 65090 or 65096 (if performed) 01/11/1998 65105 Compatibility testing using at least a 3 cell panel and issue of red cells for transfusion - all tests performed on any one day for up to 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies and, if necessary, identification of any antibodies detected; and (c) (if performed) any tests described in item 65060, 65070, 65090 or 65096 (item is subject to rule 5) 01/11/1999 65108 Compatibility testing using at least a 3 cell panel and issue of red cells for transfusion - all tests performed on any one day in excess of 6 units, including: (a) all grouping checks of the patient and donor; and (b) examination for antibodies and, if necessary, identification of any antibodies detected; and(c) (if performed) any tests described in item 65060, 65070, 65090, 65096, 65099 or 65105 (Item is subject to rule 5) 01/11/1998 65109 Release of fresh frozen plasma or cryoprecipitate for the use in a patient for the correction of a coagulopathy 1 release. 01/05/2007 65110 Release of compatible fresh platelets for the use in a patient for platelet support as prophylaxis to minimize bleeding or during active bleeding 1 release. 01/05/2007 65111 Examination of serum for blood group antibodies (including identification and, if necessary, quantitation of any antibodies detected) 01/11/1998 65114 1 or more of the following tests: (a) direct Coombs (antiglobulin) test; (b) qualitative or quantitative test for cold agglutinins or heterophil antibodies 01/11/1998 65117 1 or more of the following tests: (a) spectroscopic examination of blood for chemically altered haemoglobins; (b) detection of methaemalbumin (Schumm's test) 01/05/2003 65117 1 or more of the following tests: (a) qualitative spectroscopic examination of blood for chemically altered haemoglobins; (b) detection of methaemalbumin (Schumm's test) 01/11/1998 65120 Prothrombin time (including INR where appropriate), activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time (including test for the presence of heparin), test for factor XIII deficiency (qualitative), Echis test, Stypven test, reptilase time, fibrinogen, or 1 of fibrinogen degradation products, fibrin monomer or D-dimer - 1 test 01/11/1998 65123 2 tests described in item 65120 01/11/1998 65126 3 tests described in item 65120 01/11/1998 65129 4 or more tests described in item 65120 01/11/1998 65132 Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where any request for the test by a medical practitioner specifically identifies in writing a history of venous thromboembolism or arterial thrombosis - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test 01/05/2000 65132 Quantitation, by 1 or more techniques, of antithrombin III, Protein C, Protein S, heparin cofactor II, plasminogen, euglobulin clot lysis time and test for lupus anticoagulant 1 to 3 tests 01/11/1998 65132 Test for the presence of antithrombin iii deficiency, protein c deficiency, protein s deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein c resistance - if the request for the test specifically identifies in writing a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test 01/11/2000 65132 Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where the request for the test(s) specifically identifies that the patient has a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test 01/11/2003 65133 2 tests described in item 65132 01/05/2000 65134 3 tests described in item 65132 01/05/2000 65135 4 tests described in item 65132 01/05/2000 65136 5 tests described in item 65132 01/05/2000 65137 Test for the presence of lupus anticoagulant not being a service associated with any service to which item 65132 applies 01/05/2000 65137 Test for the presence of lupus anticoagulant not being a service associated with any service to which items 65132, 65133, 65134, 65135 and 65136 apply 01/11/2000 65137 Test for the presence of lupus anticoagulant not being a service associated with any service to which items 65175, 65176, 65177, 65178 and 65179 apply 01/11/2007 65138 4 or more tests described in item 65132 01/11/1998 65139 Quantitation of plasminogen - 1 test 01/05/2000 65140 Quantitation of euglobulin clot lysis time - 1 test 01/05/2000 65141 Test for Activated Protein C resistance for a patient with a history of venous thrombosis or pulmonary thromboembolism where any request for the test by a medical practitioner specifically identifies in writing a history of venous thrombosis or pulmonary thromboembolism 01/11/1998 65142 Confirmation or characterisation of an abnormal or indeterminate results using a separate specimen collected on a different day using tests described in item 65132 - 1 or more tests 01/05/2000 65142 Confirmation or clarification of an abnormal or indeterminate result from a test described in item 65132, by testing a specimen collected on a different day - 1 or more tests 01/11/2000 65142 Confirmation or clarification of an abnormal or indeterminate result from a test described in item 65175, by testing a specimen collected on a different day - 1 or more tests 01/11/2007 65144 Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or other substances; or heparin, low molecular weight heparins, heparinoid or other drugs - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 65147 Quantitation of anti-Xa activity when monitoring is required for a patient receiving a low molecular weight heparin or heparinoid - 1 test 01/11/1998 65150 Quantitation of von Willebrand factor antigen, von Willebrand factor activity (ristocetin cofactor assay), von Willebrand factor collagen binding activity, factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, circulating coagulation factor inhibitors other than by Bethesda assay - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 ) 01/05/2007 65150 Quantitation of von Willebrand factor antigen, von Willebrand factor activity (ristocetin cofactor assay), von Willebrand factor collagen binding activity, factor II, factor V, factor VII, factor VIII, factor IX, factor X, factor XI, factor XII, factor XIII, Fletcher factor, Fitzgerald factor, circulating coagulation factor inhibitors other than by Bethesda assay - 1 test 01/11/1998 65153 2 tests described in item 65150 (Item is subject to rule 6 ) 01/05/2007 65153 2 tests described in item 65150 01/11/1998 65156 3 or more tests described in item 65150 (Item is subject to rule 6 ) 01/05/2007 65156 3 or more tests described in item 65150 01/11/1998 65157 A test described in item 65150, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 65158 Tests described in item 65150, other than that described in 65157, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 65159 Quantitation of circulating coagulation factor inhibitors by Bethesda assay - 1 test 01/11/1998 65162 Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test) 01/11/1998 65165 Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell surface antigens using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162 01/11/1998 65165 Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell antigens using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162 01/11/2003 65166 A test described in item 65165 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 65168 Characterisation of the genotype of a patient for Factor V Leiden gene mutation, or detection of other relevant mutations in the investigation of proven venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism - 1 or more tests 01/05/2000 65171 Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or activated protein C resistance in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of any of the above - 1 or more tests 01/05/2000 65174 Characterisation of the genotype of a person who is a first degree relative of a person who has been proven to have 1 or more abnormal genotypes under item 65168 - 1 or more tests 01/05/2000 65175 Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where the request for the test(s) specifically identifies that the patient has a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test (Item is subject to Rule 6) 01/05/2007 65176 2 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 65177 3 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 65178 4 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 65179 5 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 65180 A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APA, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APA - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 65181 Tests described in item 65175, other than that described in 65180, if rendered by a receiving APA - each test to a maximum of 4 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 65200 Characterisation of gene rearrangement by nucleic acid amplification in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with laboratory evidence of:(a) acute myeloid leukaemia; or (b) acute promyelocytic leukaemia; or (c) acute lymphoid leukaemia; or (d) chronic myeloid leukaemia; each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 09/08/2004 66201 Quantitative in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis, when not performed as specified in item 66331, of alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionised), chloride, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 66245), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, urate, or urea 1 estimation 01/07/1993 66201 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid, by any method except reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of: alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionised), chloride, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (if not performed as described in item 66249), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, urate, or urea - 1 test 01/07/1994 66201 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid, by any method except reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of: alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionised), chloride, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (if not performed as described in item 66249), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, urate or urea 1 test 01/07/1995 66201 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis of - alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionised), chloride, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 66245), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, urate, urea - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66201 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid, by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of: alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionised), chloride, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (if not performed as described in item 66249), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, urate or urea - 1 test 01/11/1995 66201 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis of - alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 66245), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, urate, urea - 1 estimation 01/12/1991 66202 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or any other body fluid, by any method except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis of alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total and any fractions), calcium (total, dialysed or ionized), chloride, cholesterol, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzymes (when not performed as specified in item 66245/66246), creatinine, fructosamine, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, lithium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, triglycerides, urate, urea one estimation 01/12/1991 66203 2 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66203 2 estimations specified in item 66201 01/12/1991 66204 Two estimations specified in item 66201/66202 01/12/1991 66205 3 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66205 3 estimations specified in item 66201 01/12/1991 66206 Three estimations specified in item 66201/66202 01/12/1991 66207 4 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66207 4 estimations specified in item 66201 01/12/1991 66208 Four estimations specified in item 66201/66202 01/12/1991 66209 5 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66209 5 estimations specified in item 66201 01/12/1991 66210 Five estimations specified in item 66201/66202 01/12/1991 66211 6 or more tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66211 6 or more estimations specified in item 66201 01/12/1991 66212 Six or more estimations specified in item 66201/66202 01/12/1991 66213 Tests by any method (except reagent strip or dipstick): (a) for the presence of: (i) the following urine constituents bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen; or (ii) cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in plasma; or (b) of pH of body fluids other than urine (not including urine acidification test); 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66213 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dipstick of the following urine constituents bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrins, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in plasma 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 66214 Qualitative estimation by any method, except by reagent strip or dipstick of the following urine constituents bilirubin, cystine (cysteine), haemoglobin, melanin (melanogen), myoglobin, porphobilinogen, porphyrin, urobilinogen or pH measurement of body fluids other than urine (excepting urine acidification test), or cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen in plasma one or more estimations 01/12/1991 66215 Quantitation of cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen following their detection in a test described in item 66213, including that service - 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66215 Quantitative estimation of cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen after a positive result for cryoglobulin is obtained in any service specified in item 66213 (including provision of that service) - 1 or more estimations 01/09/1992 66217 Tests by any chemical method (except reagent strip or dip-stick) for the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances - each test, to a maximum of 3 tests taken on separate days 01/07/1994 66217 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dip-stick of the following faecal constituents - haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances - each estimation, to a maximum of 3 estimations, taken on separate days 01/12/1991 66218 Qualitative estimation by any method except by reagent strip or dipstick of the following faecal constituents haemoglobin, porphyrins, reducing substances each estimation, to a maximum of three estimations, taken on separate days 01/12/1991 66219 Identification of human haemoglobin in faeces, including a service (if performed) described in item 66217 - 1 test in a 28 - day period 01/07/1994 66219 Immunological detection of human haemoglobin in faeces, including any additional services specified in item 66217 - 1 estimation in any 28 day period 01/09/1992 66219 Immunological detection of human haemoglobin in faeces, including any additional services specified in items 66217 - 1 estimation in any 28 day period 01/12/1991 66220 Immunological detection of human haemoglobin in faeces, including any additional services specified in item 66217/66218 - one estimation in any twenty eight day period 01/12/1991 66221 "Test for faecal occult blood (including tests for haemoglobin and its derivatives in the faeces) by: (a) an immunological method; and (b) a chemical method (except reagent strip or dip-stick); each test, to a maximum of 3 tests taken on separate days in a 28 day period" 01/11/1994 66223 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66223 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 66224 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine one or more estimations 01/12/1991 66225 Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2); and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg., haemoglobin or potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen 1 or more tests on 1 specimen 01/07/1994 66225 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen 1 or more estimations on 1 specimen 01/12/1991 66226 Quantitative estimation of blood gases including tests performed from pO2, oxygen saturation, pCO2, bicarbonate, pH, and any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium) or calculation performed on the same specimen one or more estimations on one specimen 01/12/1991 66227 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66225 on each specimen in excess of 1 to a maximum of 6 specimens within any 1 day 01/07/1994 66227 Estimation of blood gases as specified in item 66225 on each specimen in excess of 1 to a maximum of 6 specimens within any 1 day 01/12/1991 66228 Estimation of blood gases as specified in items 66225/66226 on each specimen in excess of 1 to a maximum of 6 specimens within any one day 01/12/1991 66229 Calculus, analysis of 1 or more 01/07/1994 66229 Calculus, analysis of 1 or more (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/12/1991 66230 Calculus, analysis of one or more 01/12/1991 66231 All qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for: (a) a drug or drugs of abuse (including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage); or (b) ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals; including a service described in items 66235, 66237 or 66239 (if performed), but excluding: (c) the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; and (d) the monitoring of patients participating in a drug abuse treatment program 01/07/1994 66231 Drug or chemical assays including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 66235, 66237 and 66239, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances or the monitoring of patients participating in a drug abuse treatment program 01/11/1993 66231 Drug or chemical assays including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 66235, 66237 and 66239, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances 1 or more assays 01/12/1991 66232 Drug or chemical assays including all qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse, including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage, ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals including any services specified in items 66235/66236, 66237/66238 and 66239/66240, but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances one or more assays. 01/12/1991 66233 Drug assays including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment program, being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs each assay to a maximum of 21 assays in any 12 month period 01/07/1993 66233 Drug assays including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programmes each assay to a maximum of 4 assays within any 28 day period 01/12/1991 66234 Drug assays including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine orother body fluid for a drug or drugs of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment programme, or being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programmes each assay to a maximum of four assays within any twenty eight day period 01/12/1991 66235 Drug assay quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken and not elsewhere specified in the Schedule 1 estimation (This fee applies where a laboratory performs the only drug assay specified on the request form or performs 1 assay and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) 01/07/1993 66235 Quantitation, not elsewhere described in this Table by any method or methods, in blood or other body fluid, of a drug being used therapeutically by the patient from whom the specimen was taken - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66235 Drug assay quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken and not elsewhere specified in the Schedule 1 estimation 01/12/1991 66236 Drug assay quantitative estimation on blood or other body fluid by any method or methods of a drug being used therapeutically for the patient from whom the specimen was taken and not elsewhere specified in the Schedule one estimation 01/12/1991 66237 2 estimations specified in item 66235. (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the drug assays specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 66237 2 tests described in item 66235 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66237 2 estimations specified in item 66235 01/12/1991 66238 Two estimations specified in item 66235/66236 01/12/1991 66239 3 or more tests described in item 66235 01/07/1994 66239 3 or more estimations specified in item 66235 01/12/1991 66240 Three or more estimations specified in item 66235/66236 01/12/1991 66241 "Estimations specified in any of items 66235 to 66239 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 3 - each estimation to a maximum of 2 estimations. (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the drug assays specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/07/1993 66241 "Tests described in any of items 66235 to 66237 (inclusive), if the number of tests relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 3 - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to Rule 6) (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the drug assays specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/07/1994 66241 Estimations specified in any of items 66235 to 66239 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 3 - each estimation to a maximum of 2 estimations 01/09/1992 66241 Tests described in item 66235, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 (Item is subject to Rule 6) 01/11/1994 66241 Tests described in item 66235, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to Rule 6) 01/11/1995 66243 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, and quantitation of: (a) lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio; or (b) palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid; 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66243 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio, palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid 1 or more examinations or estimations 01/12/1991 66244 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, estimation of lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio or palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid - one or more examinations or estimations 01/12/1991 66245 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, or the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase or lipoprotein electrophoresis (only when the cholesterol is >6.5mmol/l and triglyceride >3.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia), including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity 1 examination to a maximum of 2 examinations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 66246 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, or the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase or lipoprotein electrophoresis (only when the Cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/l and Triglyceride >3.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia), including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity one examination to a maximum of two examinations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 66247 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of concurrently collected, or collected within a 28 day period, serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total rele'/ant enzyme activity - 2 or more examinations 01/12/1991 66248 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative of concurrently collected, or collected within a twenty eight day period, serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate protein classes or presence and amount of paraprotein, including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity two or more examinations 01/12/1991 66249 Electrophoresis, quantitative or qualitative, of serum, urine or other body fluid to demonstrate: (a) protein classes; or (b) presence and amount of paraprotein; or (c) the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase; including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin or of total relevant enzyme activity 01/07/1994 66250 Electrophoresis, quantitation or qualitative, of serum, for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterolis >6.5 mmol/l and triglyceride >3.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia - each episode to a maximum of 2 episodes in a 12 month period 01/07/1994 66251 Alphafeto protein, Alpha1 antitrypsin, Alpha2 macroglobulin, beta2 microglobulin, C1 esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Ferritin (unless specified in item 66263), Haptoglobins, Microalbumin (in proven diabetes mellitus), Prealbumin, Prostate Specific Antigen, Prostatic Acid Phosphotase,Transferrin (unless specified in item 66263), and, in the follow up of proven malignancy, Mucinlike carcinoma associated antigen, CA125 antigen, CA19.9 antigen, CA15.3 antigen, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Mammary serum antigen, Neuron specific enolase, Thyroglobulin quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid 1 estimation 01/12/1991 66252 Alphafeto protein, Alpha1 antitrypsin, Alpha2 macroglobulin, beta2 microglobulin, C1 esterase inhibitor, Caeruloplasmin, Ferritin (unless specified in items 66263/66264), Haptoglobins, Microalbumin (in proven diabetes mellitus), Prealbumin, Prostate Specific Antigen, Prostatic Acid Phosphotase, Transferrin (unless specified in items 66263/66264), and, in the follow up of proven malignancy, Mucinlike carcinoma associated antigen, CA125 antigen, CA19.9 antigen, CA15.3 antigen, Carcinoembryonic antigen, Mammary serum antigen, Neuron specific enolase, Thyroglobulin quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid one estimation 01/12/1991 66253 Two or more estimations specified in item 66251 01/12/1991 66254 Two or more estimations specified in item 66251/66252 01/12/1991 66255 Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, alpha-1-antitrypsin, or alpha-2-macroglobulin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66255 Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, alpha-1-antitrypsin, alpha-2-macroglobulin, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more estimations 01/09/1992 66257 C-1 esterase inhibitor, quantitation 01/07/1994 66257 C-1 esterase inhibitor, quantitative estimation 01/09/1992 66258 C-1 esterase inhibitor, functional assay 01/09/1992 66259 Alpha-fetoprotein, beta-2-microglobulin, caeruloplasmin, ferritin (except when part of item 66263), haptoglobulins, microalbumin in proven diabetes mellitus, prealbumin, prostate specific antigen, prostatic acid phosphatase, transferrin (except when part of item 66263) - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 estimation 01/09/1992 66260 2 or more estimations as specified in item 66259 01/09/1992 66261 CA-125 antigen, CA-15.3 antigen, CA-19.9 antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), mammary serum antigen, mucin-like carcinoma associated antigen (1 or more fractions), neuron-specific enolase, thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring or confirmation of malignancy - quantitation - 1 test 01/07/1994 66261 CA-125 antigen, CA-15.3 antigen, CA-19.9 antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), mammary serum antigen, mucin-like carcinoma associated antigen (1 or more fractions), neuron-specific enolase, thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring or confirmation of malignancy, quantitative estimation - 1 estimation 01/09/1992 66262 2 or more tests described in item 66261 01/07/1994 66262 2 or more estimations specified in item 66261 01/09/1992 66263 Iron studies consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; (b) transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) ferritin 01/07/1994 66263 Iron studies consisting of quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin or iron binding capacity and ferritin 01/12/1991 66264 Iron studies consisting of quantitative analysis of iron, transferrin or iron binding capacity and ferritin 01/12/1991 66265 Serum B12 or serum folate 1 or more tests within a 28 - day period 01/07/1994 66265 Serum B12, serum folate 1 or more estimations within any 28 day period 01/12/1991 66266 Serum B12, serum folate one or more estimations within any twenty eight day period 01/12/1991 66267 Red cell folate and serum B12 and, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 12 month period 01/07/1994 66267 Red cell folate and serum B12 and, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 66268 Red cell folate and serum B12 add, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of three estimations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 66269 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E in blood, urine or other body fluid 1 or more tests within a 6 month period 01/07/1994 66269 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E 1 or more estimations within any 6 month period 01/12/1991 66270 Vitamins, quantitative estimation in blood, urine or other body fluid, by direct or indirect means, of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E one or more estimations within any six month period 01/12/1991 66271 Vitamin D or D fractions 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66271 Vitamin D or D fractions 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 66272 Vitamin D or D fractions one or more estimations 01/12/1991 66273 Acetoacetate, alcohol, amino acids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, betahydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cystine (cysteine), total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, neonatal bilirubin (1 or more fractions), oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, zinc 1 quantitative estimation 01/12/1991 66274 Acetoacetate, alcohol, aminoacids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, betahydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cystine (cysteine), total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, neonatal bilirubin (one or more fractions), oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, zinc one quantitative estimation 01/12/1991 66275 2 or more estimations specified in item 66273 01/12/1991 66276 Two or more estimations specified in item 66273/66274 01/12/1991 66277 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66325 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 or more tests in a 6 month period 01/07/1994 66277 Aluminium (except if item 66325 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 or more estimations in any 6 month period 01/12/1991 66278 Aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium - in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - one or more estimations within any six months 01/12/1991 66279 Blood lead quantitation (other than for occupational health screening purposes) to a maximum of 3 tests in a 6 month period each test 01/07/1994 66279 Blood lead estimation, other than for occupational health screening purposes, to a maximum of 3 estimations in any 6 month period each estimation 01/12/1991 66280 Blood lead estimation, other than for occupational health screening purposes, to a maximum of three estimations in any six month period each estimation 01/12/1991 66281 Porphyrins (1 or more fractions), catecholamines (1 or more fractions), hydroxymethoxymandelic acid (HMMA), homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrines, methoxyhydroxyphenylethylene glycol (MHPG), or phenylacetic acid (PAA) quantitation 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66281 Porphyrins (1 or more fractions), catecholamines (1 or more fractions), hydroxymethoxymandelic acid (HMMA), homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrines, methoxyhydroxyphenylethylene glycol (MHPG), phenylacetic acid (PAA) quantitative including any qualitative estimations 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 66282 Porphyrins (one or more fractions), Catecholamines (one or more fractions), Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid (HMMA), Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Metanephrines, Methoxy Hydroxy Phenylethylene Glycol (MHPG), Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA) quantitative including any qualitative estimations one or more estimations 01/12/1991 66283 Quantitation of: (a) faecal fat; or (b) breath hydrogen in response to loading with disaccharides; 1 or more tests within a 28 day period 01/07/1994 66283 Faecal fat, breath hydrogen measurements in response to loading with disaccharides 1 or more quantitative estimations within any 28 day period 01/12/1991 66284 Faecal Fat, Breath Hydrogen measurements in response to loading with disaccharides one or more quantitative estimations within any twenty eight day period 01/12/1991 66285 Enzymes - quantitation of 1 or 2 in solid tissue or tissues other than blood elements 01/07/1994 66285 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements assay of 1 or 2 enzymes 01/12/1991 66286 Solid tissue or tissues excluding blood elements assay of one or two enzymes 01/12/1991 66287 Quantitation of 3 to 5 enzymes as described in item 66285 01/07/1994 66287 Assay of 3 to 5 enzymes specified in item 66285 01/12/1991 66288 Assay of three to five enzymes as specified in item 66285/66286 01/12/1991 66289 Quantitation of 6 or more enzymes described in item 66285 01/07/1994 66289 Assay of 6 or more enzymes specified in item 66285 01/12/1991 66290 Assay of six or more enzymes as specified in item 66285/66286 01/12/1991 66291 Thyroid function tests, including thyrotrophin (TSH) and 1 or more of the following tests free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin 01/07/1994 66291 Thyroid function tests, including thyrotrophin (TSH) and at least 1 or more of the following tests free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin 01/12/1991 66292 Thyroid function tests, including thyrotrophin (TSH) and at least one or more of the following tests free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin 01/12/1991 66293 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test; including provision and administration of TRH and quantitation of hormones 01/07/1994 66293 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones 01/12/1991 66294 Thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test, including provision and administration of TRH and all necessary estimations of hormones 01/12/1991 66295 Personal performance by a recognised pathologist of 1 or more of the following: (a) growth hormone suppression by glucose loading; (b) growth hormone stimulation by exercise; (c) dexamethasone suppression test; (d) Ldopa stimulation of growth hormone 01/07/1994 66295 Growth hormone suppression by glucose loading, growth hormone stimulation by exercise, dexamethasone suppression test, Ldopa stimulation of growth hormone, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist 1 or more procedures 01/12/1991 66296 Growth hormone suppression by glucose loading, Growth hormone stimulation by exercise, Dexamethasone suppression test, LDopa stimulation of growth hormone, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist one or more procedures 01/12/1991 66297 Personal performance by a recognised pathologist of 1 of the following: (a) gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test; (b) synacthen stimulation test (c) glucagon stimulation test with Cpeptide measurement; (d) pentagastrin stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release; (e) secretin stimulation of gastrin release; (f) insulin hypoglycaemia; (g) arginine infusion 01/07/1994 66297 Gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test, synacthen stimulation test, glucagon stimulation test with Cpeptide measurement, pentagastrin stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release, secretin stimulation of gastrin release, insulin hypoglycaemia, arginine infusion, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist 1 procedure 01/12/1991 66298 Gonadotrophin releasing stimulation test, Synacthen stimulation test, Glucagon stimulation test with Cpeptide measurement, Pentagastrin stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release, Secretin stimulation of gastrin release, Insulin hypoglycaemia, Arginine infusion, where physically performed by a recognised pathologist one procedure 01/12/1991 66299 Personal performance by a recognised pathologists of 2 or more tests described in item 66297 01/07/1994 66299 2 or more tests specified in item 66297 01/12/1991 66300 Two or more procedures specified in item 66297/66298 01/12/1991 66301 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, Cpeptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, human placental lactogen, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestriol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IgF1), free or total testosterone, TSH (where not requested as part of a thyroid function test), urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) 1 estimation. (This fee applies where a laboratory performs the only hormone estimation specified on the request form or performs 1 estimation and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) 01/07/1993 66301 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, Cpeptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, human placental lactogen, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestriol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IgF1), free or total testosterone, TSH (where not requested as part of a thyroid function test), urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) 1 estimation 01/12/1991 66302 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of ACTH, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, Cpeptide, Calcitonin, Cortisol, Cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11Deoxycortisol, Dihydrotestosterone, FSH, Gastrin, Glucagon, Growth hormone, Human Placental Lactogen, Hydroxyprogesterone, Insulin, LH, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone, Progesterone, Prolactin, PTH, Renin, Sex hormone binding globulin, Somatomedin C(IgF1), free or total Testosterone, TSH (where not requested as part of a thyroid function test), Urine steroid fraction or fractions, Vasoactive intestinal peptide, Vasopressin (anti diuretic hormone) one estimation 01/12/1991 66303 2 estimations specified in item 66301. (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the hormone estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 66303 2 estimations specified in item 66301 01/12/1991 66304 Two estimations specified in item 66301/66302 01/12/1991 66305 3 estimations specified in item 66301 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 3 of the hormone estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 66305 3 estimations specified in item 66301 01/12/1991 66306 Three estimations specified in item 66301/66302 01/12/1991 66307 4 estimations specified in item 66301 (this fee applies where a laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 4 of the hormone estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 66307 4 estimations specified in item 66301 01/12/1991 66308 Four estimations specified in item 66301/66302 01/12/1991 66309 5 estimations specified in item 66301 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 5 of the hormone estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 66309 5 estimations specified in item 66301 01/12/1991 66310 Five estimations specified in item 66301/66302 01/12/1991 66311 6 or more estimations specified in item 66301 01/12/1991 66312 Six or more estimations specified in item 66301/66302 01/12/1991 66313 "Estimations specified in any of items 66301 to 66311 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations. (This fee applies to the laboratory, of a different APA to the first laboratory which has referred to it the remainder of the hormone estimations specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/07/1993 66313 Estimations specified in any of items 66301 to 66311 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations 01/09/1992 66315 Quantitation of hormone receptors on proven primary breast or ovarian carcinoma or a metastasis from a breast or ovarian carcinoma or a subsequent lesion in the breast 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 66315 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast or ovarian carcinoma or a metastasis from a breast or ovarian carcinoma or a subsequent lesion in the breast 1 or more assays 01/12/1991 66316 Hormone receptor assay on proven primary breast or ovarian carcinoma or a metastasis from a breast or ovarian carcinoma or a subsequent lesion in the breast one or more assays 01/12/1991 66317 Quantitation of HDL cholesterol or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio in a patient who: (a) has a serum cholesterol level >5.5mmol/l; or (b) is on prescribed lipid lowering drugs; or (c) has a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/1; each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 - month period 01/07/1994 66317 HDL cholesterol or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio, estimation of, in patients with serum cholesterol >5.5mmol/l or those on prescribed lipid lowering drugs or with a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/1 each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in any 12 month period 01/11/1993 66317 Quantitation of HDL cholesterol or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio in a patient who: (a) has a serum cholesterol level >5.5mmol/l; or (c) has a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/l; or (b) is on prescribed lipid lowering drug prescribed by a medical practitioner; each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 9) 01/11/1994 66317 HDL cholesterol, or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio, estimation of, in patients with serum cholesterol >5.5mmol/l or those on prescribed lipid lowering drugs or with a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/1 each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 66318 HDL cholesterol, or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio, estimation of, in patients with serum cholesterol >5.5mmol/l or those on prescribed lipid lowering drugs each estimation to a maximum of four estimations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 66319 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 01/07/1994 66319 Glycosylated haemoglobin only when performed in the management of established diabetes each estimation to a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 66320 Glycosylated haemoglobin only when performed in the management of established diabetes each estimation to a maximum of four estimations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 66321 Quantitative estimation in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy of alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotrophin and oestriol and any other substance to detect foetal abnormality, including any service specified in 1 or more of items 66353, 66373, 73527 or 73529 - 1 patient episode in that pregnancy 01/03/1992 66321 Quantitation in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy of alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotrophin, oestriol and any other substance to detect foetal abnormality, including a service described in 1 or more of items 66353, 66373, 73527 and 73529 (if performed) - 1 patient episode in a pregnancy 01/07/1994 66322 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - each test to a maximum of 6 tests in a 12 month period which includes the whole pregnancy, including a service in item 66319 (if performed) 20/03/1997 66323 Test for tryptic activity in faeces in the investigation of diarrhoea of longer than 4 weeks duration in children under 6 years old 01/07/1994 66323 Estimation of tryptic activity in faeces for the investigation of diarrhoea of greater than 4 weeks duration in children less than 6 years of age 01/09/1992 66325 Quantitation of serum aluminium in a patient in a renal dialysis program - each test 01/07/1994 66325 Estimation of serum aluminium in a patient in a renal dialysis program - each estimation 01/09/1992 66327 TSH - quantitation, requested as a preliminary test to thyroid function testing 01/11/1994 66327 TSH quantitation 20/03/1997 66329 Thyroid function tests (comprising the service described in item 66327 and 1 or more of the following tests - estimation of free thyroxine index, free thryoxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin) in respect of a patient, if at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the patient has an abnormal level of TSH; (b) the test are performed for the purpose of: (i) monitoring thyroid disease in the patient; or (ii) if the patient is in a hospital - investigating thyroid function in the patient; or (iii) investigating dementia or psychiatric illness of the patient; or (iv) investigating amenorrhoea or infertility of the patient (c) the medical practitioner who requested thetests suspects the patient has a pituitary dysfunction; (d) the patient is on drugs that interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism or function (Item is subject to rule 7B) 01/11/1994 66329 Thyroid function tests (comprising the service described in item 66327 and 1 or more of the following tests - estimation of free thyroxine index, free thryoxine, free T3, total T3, thyroxine binding globulin) in respect of a patient, if at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the patient has an abnormal level of TSH; (b) the tests are performed for the purpose of: (i) monitoring thyroid disease in the patient; or (ii) if the patient is an admitted patient - investigating the sick euthyroid syndrome; or (iii) investigating dementia or psychiatric illness of the patient; or (iv) investigating amenorrhoea or infertility of the patient (c) the medical practitioner who requested the tests suspects the patient has a pituitary dysfunction; (d) the patient is on drugs that interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism or function (Item is subject to rule 10) 01/11/1995 66331 Quantitative estimation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid of cholesterol or triglycerides or both, except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis 01/07/1993 66331 Quantitation (except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of cholesterol or triglycerides or both in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid 01/07/1994 66335 Services specified in item 66331 and 1 estimation specified in item 66201 01/07/1993 66335 A service described in item 66331 and 1 test described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66337 Services specified in item 66331 and 2 estimations specified in item 66201 01/07/1993 66337 A service described in item 66331 and 2 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66339 Services specified in item 66331 and 3 estimations specified in item 66201 01/07/1993 66339 A service described in item 66331 and 3 tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66341 Services specified in item 66331 and 4 or more estimations specified in item 66201 01/07/1993 66341 A service described in item 66331 and 4 or more tests described in item 66201 01/07/1994 66343 Drug assays including all qualitative and quantitative estimations on blood, urine or other body fluid for a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment program, or being treated for drug effects or under a court order or parole board supervision, but excluding the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs each assay to a maximum of 21 assays in any 12 month period 01/07/1993 66343 Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs) of a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug, on a sample collected from a patient: (a) participating in a drug abuse treatment program; or (b) being treated for drug effects; including all tests on blood, urine or other body fluid - each episode, to a maximum of 21 episodes in a 12 month period 01/07/1994 66353 Quantitation in serum or other body fluids of alpha fetoprotein, except if requested as part of item 66321 01/07/1994 66353 Alpha-fetoprotein (where not requested as part of item 66321) - quantitative estimation in serum or other body fluids 01/11/1993 66355 Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies 01/07/1994 66355 Ferritin (where not requested as part of iron studies) - quantitative estimation 01/11/1993 66357 Prostate specific antigen or prostatic acid phosphatase - quantitation in the confirmation or monitoring of malignancy - 1 test 01/07/1994 66357 Prostate specific antigen, prostatic acid phosphatase, in the monitoring or confirmation of malignancy - quantitative estimation - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66359 2 tests described in item 66357 01/07/1994 66359 2 estimations specified in item 66357 01/11/1993 66361 Beta-2-microglobulin, caeruloplasmin, haptoglobulins, microalbumin in proven diabetes mellitus, or prealbumin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 test 01/07/1994 66361 Beta-2-microglobulin, caeruloplasmin, haptoglobulins, microalbumin in proven diabetes mellitus, prealbumin - quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66363 2 or more tests described in item 66361 01/07/1994 66363 2 or more estimations specified in item 66361 01/11/1993 66365 Neonatal bilirubin (1 or more fractions) - quantitation 01/07/1994 66365 Neonatal bilirubin (1 or more fractions) - quantitative estimation 01/11/1993 66367 Quantitation of acetoacetate, alcohol, amino acids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, beta-hydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cysteine, total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, or zinc - 1 test 01/07/1994 66367 Acetoacetate, alcohol, amino acids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, beta-hydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cysteine, total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, lactate, oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, zinc - 1 quantitative estimation 01/11/1993 66367 Quantitation of acetoacetate, alcohol, amino acids, ammonia, angiotensin converting enzyme, beta-hydroxybutyrate, cholinesterase, cysteine, total free fatty acids, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyproline, (except if performed as part of item 66425 or 66426), lactate, oxalate, pyruvate, serotonin, xylose, or zinc - 1 test 01/11/1996 66369 2 or more tests described in item 66367 01/07/1994 66369 2 or more estimations specified in item 66367 01/11/1993 66371 TSH - quantitation, except if requested as part of thyroid function test or in association with other hormones or hormone binding proteins described in item 66405 01/07/1994 66371 TSH (where not requested as part of thyroid function test or in association with other hormones or hormone binding proteins specified in item 66377) - quantitative estimation 01/11/1993 66373 Human placental lactogen or oestriol - quantitation, except if requested as part of item 66321 - 1 test 01/07/1994 66373 Human placental lactogen, oestriol (where not requested as part of item 66321 - quantitative estimation by any method - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66375 2 tests described in item 66373 01/07/1994 66375 2 estimations specified in item 66373 01/11/1993 66377 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - androstenedione, DHEAS, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, hydroxyprogesterone, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, sex hormone binding globulin, free or total testosterone, TSH (where it is not requested on its own or as part of a thyroid function test) - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66379 2 estimations specified in item 66377 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66381 3 estimations specified in item 66377 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 3 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66383 4 estimations specified in item 66377 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 4 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66385 5 estimations specified in item 66377 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 5 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66387 6 or more estimations specified in item 66377 01/11/1993 66389 "Estimations specified in any of items 66377 to 66387 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the tests specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/11/1993 66391 Hormones and hormone binding proteins, quantitative estimation by any method of - ACTH, aldosterone, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, 11-deoxycortisol, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, insulin, PTH, renin, somatomedin C(IgF1), urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone) - 1 estimation 01/11/1993 66393 2 estimations specified in item 66391 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66395 3 estimations specified in item 66391 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 3 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66397 4 estimations specified in item 66391 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 4 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66399 5 estimations specified in item 66391 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 5 of the tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/11/1993 66401 6 or more estimations specified in item 66391 01/11/1993 66403 "Estimations specified in any of items 66391 to 66401 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the tests specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/11/1993 66405 Quantitation of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(1gF1), free or total testosterone, TSH (where not requested on its own or as part of a thyroid function test), urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66405 Quantitation of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(1gF1), free or total testosterone, urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) - 1 test 20/03/1997 66407 2 tests described in item 66405 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66409 3 tests described in item 66405 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66411 4 tests described in item 66405 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66413 5 tests described in item 66405 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 66415 6 or more tests described in item 66405 01/07/1994 66417 "Tests described in any of items 66405 to 66413 (inclusive), if the number of tests relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item subject to Rule 6) (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the hormone tests specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"")." 01/07/1994 66417 Tests described in item 66405, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 (Item subject to Rule 6) 01/11/1994 66417 Tests described in item 66405, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item subject to Rule 6) 01/11/1995 66419 Oral glucose test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes the following: (a) administration of glucose; (b) at least 3 estimations of blood glucose; (c)if performed, any test described in item 66405 01/07/1995 66419 Oral glucose test that includes the following: (a) administration of glucose; (b) at least 3 estimations of blood glucose; (c)1 or more of the tests (other than those described in paragraph (a) or (b) described in item 66405 01/11/1994 66421 Tests for reducing substances in faeces by any method (except reagent strip or dipstick) 01/11/1995 66422 Examination for faecal occult blood (including tests for haemoglobin and its derivatives in the faeces) by: (a) an immunological method; and (b) a chemical method (except reagent strip or dip stick); with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days in a 28 day period - 1 examination by both methods 01/07/1996 66423 2 examinations by both methods described in item 66422 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 66424 3 examinations by both methods described in item 66422 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 66425 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral density, and if performed, a service described in item 66367 - 1 or more tests (Low bone densitometry is defined in paragraph D1.14 of explanatory notes to Category 2 - Diagnostic Procedures and Investigations of the Medicare Benefits Schedule) 01/11/1996 66426 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with metabolic bone disease, and if performed, a service described in item 66367 - 1 or more tests 01/11/1996 66427 TSH quantitation described in item 66327 and 1 test described in item 66405(This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 2 tests specified on the request form or performs 2 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66428 TSH quantitation described in item 66327 and 2 tests described in item 66405 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 3 tests specified on the request form or performs 3 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66429 TSH quantitation described in item 66327 and 3 tests described in item 66405 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 4 tests specified on the request form or performs 4 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66430 TSH quantitation described in item 66327 and 4 tests described in item 66405 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 5 tests specified on the request form or performs 5 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66431 TSH quantitation described in item 66327 and 5 tests described in item 66405 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 6 or more tests specified on the request form) (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66432 Tests described in items 66327 and 66405, if rendered under a request mentioned in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 20/03/1997 66435 "Detection of the C282Y genetic mutation for haemochromatosis where: a) the patient has an elevated transferrin saturation or elevated serum ferritin on testing of repeated specimens; or b) the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis or with homozygosity for the C282Y genetic mutation. Not exceeding 1 episode in a 3 year period." 01/07/1998 66500 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter) of: acetoacetate, acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, beta-hydroxybutyrate, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), c-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, pyruvate, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea - 1 test 01/05/2002 66500 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of: acetoacetate, acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, beta-hydroxybutyrate, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), c-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, pyruvate, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea 1 test 01/11/1998 66500 Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter) of: acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), c-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea - 1 test 01/11/2008 66503 2 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66506 3 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66509 4 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66512 5 or more tests described in item 66500 01/07/2008 66512 5 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66515 6 or more tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66517 Quantitation of bile acids in blood in pregnancy. to a maximum of 3 tests in a pregnancy. 01/11/2007 66518 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period 01/05/2005 66518 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes (by any method), troponin or myoglobin in plasma or serum - 1 or more tests in a 24 hour period 01/11/1998 66518 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes (by any method), troponin or myoglobin in plasma or serum - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period 01/11/2001 66518 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in plasma or serum - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period 01/11/2004 66519 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period 01/05/2005 66519 Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in plasma or serum - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period 01/11/2001 66521 Quantitation (except by reagent strip with or without reflectance meter or electrophoresis) of cholesterol or triglycerides or both in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid 01/11/1998 66524 A service described in item 66521 and 1 test described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66527 A service described in item 66521 and 2 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66530 A service described in item 66521 and 3 tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66533 A service described in item 66521 and 4 or more tests described in item 66500 01/11/1998 66536 Quantitation of HDL cholesterol or apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio in a patient who: (a) has a serum cholesterol level >5.5mmol/L; or (b) has a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/L; or (c) is on a lipid lowering drug prescribed by a medical practitioner; each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 9) 01/11/1998 66536 Quantitation of hdl cholesterol or apolipoprotein b/a1 ratio in a patient who: (a) has a serum cholesterol level >5.5mmol/l; or (b) has a fasting serum triglyceride level > 2.0 mmol/l; or (c) is on a lipid lowering drug prescribed by a medical practitioner; or (d) has a serum cholesterol level >4.0 mmol/l and has a history of ischaemic heart disease; each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 9) 01/11/2000 66536 Quantitation of hdl cholesterol 01/11/2001 66539 Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/l and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types iii and iv hyperlipidaemia - 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 66539 Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/l and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/l or in the diagnosis of types iii and iv hyperlipidaemia - (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66539 Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/L and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/L or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia - each episode to a maximum of 2 episodes in a 12 month period 01/11/1998 66542 Oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes: (a) administration of glucose; (b) at least 2 measurements of blood glucose; and if performed (c) any test described in item 66695 01/05/2000 66542 Oral glucose tolerence test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes the following: (a) administration of glucose; and if performed (b) at least 3 estimations of blood glucose; (c) any test described in item 66695 01/11/1998 66545 Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes:(a) administration of glucose; (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed) 1 patient episode in a pregnancy 01/11/1998 66545 Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes:(a) administration of glucose; and (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 66695 01/11/1999 66548 Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes:(a) administration of glucose; (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed) 1 patient episode in a pregnancy 01/11/1998 66548 Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes:(a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 66695 01/11/1999 66548 "Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed)" 01/11/2001 66551 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes - (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66551 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 01/11/1998 66551 Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes – (item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2014 66554 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - including a service in item 66551 (if performed) (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66554 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - each test to a maximum of 6 tests in a 12 month period which includes the whole pregnancy, including a service in item 66551 (if performed) 01/11/1998 66554 Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant – including a service in item 66551 (if performed) – (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2014 66557 Quantitation of fructosamine performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 01/11/1998 66560 Microalbumin in proven diabetes mellitus quantitation in urine 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66560 Microalbumin - quantitation in urine 01/11/2000 66563 Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66566 Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2); and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen 01/11/1998 66566 Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2); and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, lactate, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen 01/11/2008 66569 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 2 specimens performed within any 1 day 01/11/1998 66572 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 3 specimens performed within any 1 day 01/11/1998 66575 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 4 specimens performed within any 1 day 01/11/1998 66578 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 5 specimens performed within any 1 day 01/11/1998 66581 Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 6 or more specimens performed within any 1 day 01/11/1998 66584 Quantitation of ionised calcium (except if performed as part of item 66566) - 1 test 01/11/1998 66587 Urine acidification test for the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis including the administration of an acid load, and pH measurements on 4 or more urine specimens and at least 1 blood specimen 01/11/1998 66590 Calculus, analysis of 1 or more 01/11/1998 66593 Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies 01/11/1998 66596 Iron studies, consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; and (b)transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) ferritin 01/11/1998 66599 Serum B12 or red cell folate and, if required, serum folate (Item is subject to Rule 21) 01/03/1999 66599 Serum B12 or serum folate 1 or more tests within a 28 day period 01/11/1998 66602 Serum B12 and red cell folate and, if required, serum folate, (Item is subject to rule 21) 01/03/1999 66602 Red cell folate and serum B12 and, if required, serum folate, to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 12 month period 01/11/1998 66605 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C in blood, urine or other body fluid 1 or more tests within a 6 month period 01/05/2009 66605 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins b1, b2, b3, b6 or c in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests 01/07/2011 66605 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E in blood, urine or other body fluid 1 or more tests within a 6 month period 01/11/1998 66606 A test described in item 66605 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 66607 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins a and e in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests within a 6 month period 01/05/2009 66607 Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins a or e in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests within a 6 month period 01/07/2011 66608 Vitamin D or D fractions - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66609 A test described in item 66608 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66610 A test described in item 66607 if rendered by a receiving app - 1 or more tests 01/07/2011 66611 Quantitation, not elsewhere described in this Table by any method or methods, in blood or other body fluid, of a drug being used therapeutically by the patient from whom the specimen was taken - 1 test (This fee applies where 1 laboratory performs the only test specified on the request form or performs 1 test and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66614 2 tests described in item 66611 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 2 tests specified on the request form or performs 2 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66617 3 or more tests described in item 66611 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66620 Tests described in item 66611, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66623 All qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for: (a) a drug or drugs of abuse (including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage); or (b) ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals; including a service described in item 66611, 66614 or 66617 (if performed), but excluding: (c) the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; and (d) the monitoring of patients participating in a drug abuse treatment program 01/11/1998 66623 All qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for: (a) a drug or drugs of abuse (including illegal drugs and legally available drugs taken other than in appropriate dosage); or (b) ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals; including a service described in item 66800, 66803, 66806, 66812 or 66815 (if performed), but excluding: (c) the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; and (d) the monitoring of patients participating in a drug abuse treatment program 01/11/2003 66626 Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs) of a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug, on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment program; but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; including all tests on blood, urine or other body fluid - each episode, to a maximum of 36 episodes in a 12 month period 01/05/2002 66626 Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs) of a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug, on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment program; but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; including all tests on blood, urine or other body fluid 01/05/2005 66626 Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs) of a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug, on a sample collected from a patient participating in a drug abuse treatment program; but excluding the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances; including all tests on blood, urine or other body fluid (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66626 Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking withdrawal programs) of a drug, or drugs, of abuse or a therapeutic drug, on a sample collected from a patient: (a) participating in a drug abuse treatment program; or (b) being monitored for drug effects; but excluding (c) the surveillance of sports people and athletes for performance improving substances including all tests on blood, urine or other body fluid - each episode, to a maximum of 21 episodes in a 12 month period 01/11/1998 66629 Beta-2-microglobulin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66632 Caeruloplasmin, haptoglobins, or prealbumin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66635 Alpha-1-antitrypsin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66638 Isoelectric focussing or similar methods for determination of alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotype in serum - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66639 A test described in item 66638 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66641 Electrophoresis of serum or other body fluid to demonstrate: (a) the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase; or (b) the isoenzymes of alkaline phosphatase; including the preliminary quantitation of total relevant enzyme activity - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66642 A test described in item 66641 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66644 C-1 esterase inhibitor - quantitation 01/11/1998 66647 C-1 esterase inhibitor - functional assay 01/11/1998 66650 Alpha-fetoprotein, ca-15.3 antigen (ca15.3), ca-125 antigen (ca125), ca-19.9 antigen (ca19.9), cancer associated serum antigen (casa), carcinoembryonic antigen (cea), human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg), mammary serum antigen (msa), thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring of malignancy or in the detection or monitoring of hepatic tumours, gestational trophoblastic disease or germ cell tumour - quantitation - 1 test 01/05/2003 66650 Alpha-fetoprotein, ca-15.3 antigen (ca15.3), ca-125 antigen (ca125), ca-19.9 antigen (ca19.9), cancer associated serum antigen (casa), carcinoembryonic antigen (cea), human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg), mammary serum antigen (msa), thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring of malignancy or in the detection or monitoring of hepatic tumours, gestational trophoblastic disease or germ cell tumour - quantitation - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66650 Alphafetoprotein, CA15.3 antigen (CA15.3), CA125 antigen (CA125), CA19.9 antigen (CA19.9), cancer associated serum antigen (CASA), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), mammary serum antigen (MSA), thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring of malignancy quantitation 1 test 01/11/1998 66650 Alph-afetoprotein, CA-15.3 antigen (CA15.3), CA-125 antigen (CA125), CA-19.9 antigen (CA19.9), cancer associated serum antigen (CASA), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), mammary serum antigen (MSA), thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring of malignancy or in the detection or monitoring of gestational trophoblastic disease - quantitation - 1 test 01/11/1999 66650 Alpha-fetoprotein, ca-15.3 antigen (ca15.3), ca-125 antigen (ca125), ca-19.9 antigen (ca19.9), cancer associated serum antigen (casa), carcinoembryonic antigen (cea), human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg), neuron specific enolase (nse), thyroglobulin in serum or other body fluid, in the monitoring of malignancy or in the detection or monitoring of hepatic tumours, gestational trophoblastic disease or germ cell tumour - quantitation - 1 test(item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2008 66651 A test described in item 66650 if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66652 A test described in item 66650 if rendered by a receiving APP - other than that described in 66651, if rendered by a receiving APP, 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66653 2 or more tests described in item 66650 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66653 2 or more tests described in item 66650 01/11/1998 66655 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation in the assessment of clinically suspected prostatic disease - 1 patient episode in a 12 month period 01/05/2001 66655 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation - 1 patient episode in a 12 month period 01/05/2002 66655 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation - 1 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 66655 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation - 1 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66656 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation in the monitoring of previously diagnosed prostatic disease (including a test described in item 66655) - each patient episode to a maximum of 4 patient episodes in a 12 month period 01/05/2001 66656 Prostate specific antigen or prostate acid phosphatase - quantitation in the confirmation or monitoring of malignancy - 1 test 01/11/1998 66656 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation in the monitoring of previously diagnosed prostatic disease (including a test described in item 66655) 01/11/2002 66659 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the followup of a psa result which lies in the equivocal range of the particular method of assay used to determine the level - 1 patient episode in a 12 month period 01/05/2001 66659 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the followup of a psa result which lies in the equivocal range of the particular method of assay used to determine the level - 1 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 66659 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the followup of a psa result which lies in the equivocal range of the particular method of assay used to determine the level - 1 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66659 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the followup of a psa result which lies above the age related median but below the age related, method specific 97.5% reference limit - 1 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2009 66659 Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the follow up of a psa result that lies at or above the age related median but below the age related, method specific 97.5% reference limit - 1 of this item in a 12 month period(item is subject to rule 25) 01/07/2009 66659 2 tests described in item 66656 01/11/1998 66660 Prostate specific antigen – quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the follow up of a psa result which lies above the age related, method specific 97.5% reference limit, but below a value of 10 ug/l – 4 of this item in a 12 month period. 01/05/2009 66660 Prostate specific antigen – quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if performed) a test described in item 66656, in the follow up of a psa result that lies at or above the age related, method specific 97.5% reference limit, but below a value of 10 ug/l – 4 of this item in a 12 month period.(item is subject to rule 25) 01/07/2009 66662 Quantitation of hormone receptors on proven primary breast or ovarian carcinoma or a metastasis from a breast or ovarian carcinoma or a subsequent lesion in the breast - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66663 A test described in item 66662 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66665 Lead quantitation in blood or urine (other than for occupational health screening purposes) to a maximum of 3 tests in a 6 month period - each test 01/11/1998 66666 A test described in item 66665 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66667 Quantitation of serum zinc in a patient receiving intravenous alimentation - each test 01/11/2000 66668 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, or zinc, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 or more tests in a 6 month period 01/11/1998 66669 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/05/2005 66669 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/11/2000 66670 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests. to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/05/2005 66670 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/11/2000 66671 Quantitation of serum aluminium in a patient in a renal dialysis program - each test 01/11/1998 66672 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test. To a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/05/2005 66672 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/11/2000 66673 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests. to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/05/2005 66673 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests to a maximum of 3 episodes in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/11/2000 66674 Quantitation of: (a) faecal fat; or (b) breath hydrogen in response to loading with disaccharides; 1 or more tests within a 28 day period 01/11/1998 66677 Test for tryptic activity in faeces in the investigation of diarrhoea of longer than 4 weeks duration in children under 6 years old 01/11/1998 66680 Quantitation of disaccharidases and other enzymes in intestinal tissue - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66683 Enzymes - quantitation in solid tissue or tissues other than blood elements or intestinal tissue - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66686 Performance of 1 or more of the following procedures: (a) growth hormone suppression by glucose loading; (b) growth hormone stimulation by exercise; (c) dexamethasone suppression test; (d) sweat collection by iontophoresis for chloride analysis; (e) pharmacological stimulation of growth hormone 01/11/1998 66689 Personal performance by a recognised pathologist of 1 of the following procedures: (a) gonadotrophin releasing hormone stimulation test;(b) synacthen stimulation test; (c) glucagon stimulation test with C-peptide measurement; (d) pentagastrin or calcium stimulation of thyrocalcitonin release; (e) secretin or calcium stimulation of gastrin release; (f) insulin hypoglycaemia; (g) arginine infusion; (h)thyrotrophin releasing hormone (TRH) test 01/11/1998 66692 Personal performance by a recognised pathologist of 2 or more tests described in item 66689 01/11/1998 66695 Quantitation in blood or urine of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IGF-1), free or total testosterone, urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66695 Quantitation of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IGF-1), free or total testosterone, urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) - 1 test 01/11/1998 66695 Quantitation in blood or urine of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, cyclic AMP, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IGF-1), free or total testosterone, urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) - 1 test 01/11/2004 66695 Quantitation in blood or urine of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, androstenedione, C-peptide, calcitonin, cortisol, DHEAS, 11-deoxycortisol, dihydrotestosterone, FSH, gastrin, glucagon, growth hormone, hydroxyprogesterone, insulin, LH, oestradiol, oestrone, progesterone, prolactin, PTH, renin, sex hormone binding globulin, somatomedin C(IGF-1), free or total testosterone, urine steroid fraction or fractions, vasoactive intestinal peptide, - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2008 66696 A test described in item 66695, if rendered by a receiving APP - where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66697 Test described in item 66695, other than that described in 66696, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66697 Test described in item 66695, other than that described in 66696, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 4 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/11/2008 66698 2 tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66701 3 tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66704 4 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 4 tests specified on the request form or performs 4 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66707 5 or more tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/2008 66707 5 tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66710 6 or more tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66711 Quantitation in saliva of cortisol in: (a) the investigation of Cushing's syndrome; or (b) the management of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66711 Quantitation in saliva of cortisol in: (a) the investigation of Cushing's syndrome; or (b) the management of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia 01/11/2005 66712 Two tests described in item 66711 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66712 Two tests described in item 66711 01/11/2005 66713 Tests described in item 66695, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to Rule 6) 01/11/1998 66714 A test described in item 66711, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66715 Tests described in item 66711, other than that described in 66714, if rendered by a receiving APP, each test to a maximum of 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66716 TSH quantitation 01/11/1998 66719 Thyroid function tests (comprising the service described in item 66716 and 1 or more of the following tests - estimation of free thyroxine index, free thyroxine, free t3, total t3, thyroxine binding globulin) for a patient, if at least 1 of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the patient has an abnormal level of tsh; (b) the tests are performed: (i) for the purpose of monitoring thyroid disease in the patient; or (ii) to investigate the sick euthyroid syndrome if the patient is an admitted patient; or (iii) to investigate dementia or psychiatric illness of the patient; or (iv) to investigate amenorrhoea or infertility of the patient; (c) the medical practitioner who requested the tests suspects the patient has a pituitary dysfunction; (d) the patient is on drugs that interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism or function (Item is subject to rule 9) 01/11/1998 66719 Thyroid function tests (comprising the service described in item 66716 and 1 or more of the following tests - free thyroxine, free t3, for a patient, if at least 1 of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the patient has an abnormal level of tsh; (b) the tests are performed: (i) for the purpose of monitoring thyroid disease in the patient; or (ii) to investigate the sick euthyroid syndrome if the patient is an admitted patient; or (iii) to investigate dementia or psychiatric illness of the patient; or (iv) to investigate amenorrhoea or infertility of the patient; (c) the medical practitioner who requested the tests suspects the patient has a pituitary dysfunction; (d) the patient is on drugs that interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism or function (Item is subject to rule 9) 01/11/2008 66722 TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 1 test described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 2 tests specified on the request form or performs 2 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66723 Tests described in item 66722, that is, TSH quantitation and 1 test described in 66695, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66724 Tests described in item 66722, if rendered by a receiving APP, other than that described in 66723. It is to include a quantitation of TSH - each test to a maximum of 4 tests described in item 66695(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66725 TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 2 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 3 tests specified on the request form or performs 3 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66728 TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 3 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 4 tests specified on the request form or performs 4 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66731 TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 4 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs the only 5 tests specified on the request form or performs 5 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66734 TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 5 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 6 or more tests specified on the request form)(Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66737 Tests described in items 66716 and 66695, if rendered under a request mentioned in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 66740 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotrophin, oestriol and any other substance to detect fetal abnormality, including a service described in 1 or more of items 66743, 66746, 73527 and 73529 (if performed) - 1 patient episode in a pregnancy 01/11/1998 66743 Quantitation of alpha-fetoprotein in serum or other body fluids during pregnancy except if requested as part of items 66750 or 66751 01/05/2003 66743 Quantitation of alpha-fetoprotein in serum or other body fluids during pregnancy except if requested as part of item 66740 01/11/1998 66746 Human placental lactogen or oestriol - quantitation, except if requested as part of item 66740 - 1 test 01/11/1998 66749 Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, and quantitation of: (a) lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio; or (b) palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid; or (c) bilirubin, including correction for haemoglobin 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66750 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any two of the following - total human chorionic gonadotrophin (total hcg), free alpha human chorionic gonadotrophin (free alpha hcg), free beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (free beta hcg), pregnancy associated plasma protein a (papp-a), unconjugated oestriol (ue3), alpha-fetoprotein (afp) - to detect foetal abnormality, including a service described in 1 or more of items 73527 and 73529 (if performed) - 1 patient episode in a pregnancy 01/05/2003 66750 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any two of the following - total human chorionic gonadotrophin (total hcg), free alpha human chorionic gonadotrophin (free alpha hcg), free beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (free beta hcg), pregnancy associated plasma protein a (papp-a), unconjugated oestriol (ue3), alpha-fetoprotein (afp) - to detect foetal abnormality, including a service described in 1 or more of items 73527 and 73529 (if performed) - 1 of this item in a pregnancy 01/05/2005 66750 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any two of the following - total human chorionic gonadotrophin (total hcg), free alpha human chorionic gonadotrophin (free alpha hcg), free beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (free beta hcg), pregnancy associated plasma protein a (papp-a), unconjugated oestriol (ue3), alpha-fetoprotein (afp) - to detect foetal abnormality, including a service described in 1 or more of items 73527 and 73529 (if performed) - (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66751 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any three or more tests described in 66750 01/05/2003 66751 Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any three or more tests described in 66750 (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 66752 Quantitation of citrate, oxalate, total free fatty acids, cysteine, homocysteine, cystine or other amino acids and hydroxyproline (except if performed as part of item 66773 or 66776) - 1 test 01/05/2007 66752 Quantitation of citrate, oxalate, total free fatty acids or amino acids including cysteine, homocysteine, cystine and hydroxyproline (except if performed as part of item 66773 or 66776) - 1 test 01/11/1998 66752 Quantitation of acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, citrate, oxalate, total free fatty acids, cysteine, homocysteine, cystine, lactate, pyruvate or other amino acids and hydroxyproline (except if performed as part of item 66773 or 66776) - 1 test 01/11/2008 66755 2 or more tests described in item 66752 01/11/1998 66756 Quantitation of 10 or more amino acids for the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism - up to 4 tests in a 12 month period on specimens of plasma, CSF and urine. 01/05/2007 66757 Quantitation of 10 or more amino acids for monitoring of previously diagnosed inborn errors of metabolism in 1 tissue type. 01/05/2007 66758 Quantitation of angiotensin converting enzyme, or cholinesterase - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66761 Test for reducing substances in faeces by any method (except reagent strip or dipstick) 01/11/1998 66764 Examination for faecal occult blood (including tests for haemoglobin and its derivatives in the faeces) by: (a) an immunological method; and (b) a chemical method (except reagent strip or dip stick); with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days in a 28 day period - 1 examination by both methods 01/11/1998 66764 Examination for faecal occult blood (including tests for haemoglobin and its derivatives in the faeces except by reagent strip or dip stick methods)with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days in a 28 day period 01/11/2008 66767 2 examinations by both methods described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 66767 2 examinations described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/2008 66770 3 examinations by both methods described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 66770 3 examinations described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/2008 66773 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral density, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66773 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral density, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests (Low bone densitometry is defined in the explanatory notes to Category 2 - Diagnostic Procedures and Investigations of the Medicare Benefits Schedule) 01/11/2001 66773 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown or formation for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral density, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests (Low bone densitometry is defined in the explanatory notes to Category 2 - Diagnostic Procedures and Investigations of the Medicare Benefits Schedule) 01/11/2007 66776 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with metabolic bone disease or Paget's disease of bone, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66776 Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown or formation for the monitoring of patients with metabolic bone disease or Paget's disease of bone, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests 01/11/2007 66779 Adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA), hydroxymethoxymandelic acid (HMMA), homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrines, methoxyhydroxyphenylethylene glycol (MHPG), phenylacetic acid (PAA)or serotonin quantitation - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66780 A test described in item 66779 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66782 Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - detection in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66783 A test described in item 66782 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66785 Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66785 Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 1 test 01/11/1998 66788 Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 2 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 66788 Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 2 or more tests 01/11/1998 66789 A test described in item 66785 if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66790 A test described in item 66785 other than that described in 66789, if rendered by a receiving APP - to a maximum of 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66791 Porphyrin biosynthetic enzymes - measurement of activity in blood cells or other tissues - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 66792 A test described in item 66791 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 66794 Detection of the C282Y genetic mutation for haemochromatosis where: (a) the patient has an elevated transferrin saturation or elevated serum ferritin on testing of repeated specimens; or (b) the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis or with homozygosity for the C282Y genetic mutation; not exceeding 1 episode in a 3 year period (Item is subject to rule 22) 01/11/1998 66794 Detection of the C282Y genetic mutation of the HFE gene and, if performed, detection of other mutations for haemochromatosis where: (a)the patient has an elevated transferrin saturation or elevated serum ferritin on testing of repeated specimens; or (b) the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis; or (c) the patient has a first degree relative with homozygosity for the C282Y genetic mutation, or with compound heterozygosity for recognised genetic mutations for haemochromatosis (Item is subject to rule 20) 01/11/1999 66800 Quantitation in blood, urine or other body fluid by any method (except reagent tablet or reagent strip) of any of the following being used therapeutically by the patient from whom the specimen was taken: amikacin, carbamazepine, digoxin, disopyramide, ethanol, ethosuximide, gentamicin, lithium, lignocaine, netilmicin, paracetamol, phenabarbitone, primidone, phenytoin, procainamide, quinidine, salicylate, theophylline, tobramycin, valproate or vancomycin - 1 test (Item to be subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66803 2 tests described in item 66800 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66804 A test described in item 66800 if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66805 A test described in item 66800 other than that described in 66804, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66806 3 tests described in item 66800 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66809 Tests described in item 66800, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66812 Quantitation, not elsewhere described in this Table by any method or methods, in blood, urine or other body fluid, of a drug being used therapeutically by the patient from whom the specimen was taken - 1 test (This fee applies where 1 laboratory performs the only test specified on the request form or performs 1 test and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate apa) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66815 2 tests described in item 66812 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same apa, performs the only 2 tests specified on the request form or performs 2 tests and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate apa) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66816 A test described in item 66812 if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66817 A test described in item 66812, other than that described in 66816, if rendered by a receiving APP - to a maximum of 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 66818 Tests described in item 66812, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2003 66819 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66819 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/11/2008 66820 A test described in item 66819 if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6, 18, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66821 A test described in item 66819 other than that described in 66820 if rendered by a receiving APP to a maximum of 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6, 18, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66822 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests. to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66822 Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other body fluid - 2 or more tests. (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/11/2008 66825 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 1 test. To a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66826 A test described in item 66825 if rendered by a receiving APP where no tests have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rules 6, 18, 22 and 25 ) 01/05/2007 66827 A test described in item 66825, other than that described in 66826, if rendered by a receiving APP to a maximum of 1 test(Item is subject to rules 6, 18, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66828 Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, mercury, nickel, or strontium, in blood, urine or other body fluid or tissue - 2 or more tests. to a maximum of 3 of this item in a 6 month period (Item is subject to rule 6, 22 and 25) 01/05/2007 66830 Quantitation of bnp or nt-probnp for the diagnosis of heart failure in patients presenting with dyspnoea to a hospital emergency department(item is subject to rule 25) 01/07/2008 66831 Quantitation of copper or iron in liver tissue biopsy 01/11/2008 66832 A test described in item 66831 if rendered by a receiving app (item is subject to rule 18a and 22) 01/11/2008 66833 25-hydroxyvitamin d, quantification in serum, for the investigation of a patient who: (a) has signs or symptoms of osteoporosis or osteomalacia; or (b) has increased alkaline phosphatase and otherwise normal liver function tests; or (c) has hyperparathyroidism, hypo- or hypercalcaemia, or hypophosphataemia; or (d) is suffering from malabsorption (for example, because the patient has cystic fibrosis, short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease or untreated coeliac disease, or has had bariatric surgery); or (e) has deeply pigmented skin, or chronic and severe lack of sun exposure for cultural, medical, occupational or residential reasons; or (f) is taking medication known to decrease 25oh-d levels (for example, anticonvulsants); or (g) has chronic renal failure or is a renal transplant recipient; or (h) is less than 16 years of age and has signs or symptoms of rickets; or (i) is an infant whose mother has established vitamin d deficiency; or (j) is a exclusively breastfed baby and has at least one other risk factor mentioned in a paragraph in this item; or (k) has a sibling who is less than 16 years of age and has vitamin d deficiency 01/11/2014 66834 A test described in item 66833 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to Rule 18) 01/11/2014 66835 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D - quantification in serum, if the request for the test is made by, or on advice of, the specialist or consultant physician managing the treatment of the patient 01/11/2014 66836 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin d—quantification in serum, if:(a) the patient has hypercalcaemia; and (b) the request for the test is made by a general practitioner managing the treatment of the patient 01/11/2014 66837 A test described in item 66835 or 66836 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to Rule 18) 01/11/2014 66838 Serum vitamin B12 test (Item is subject to Rule 25) 01/11/2014 66839 Quantification of vitamin B12 markers such as holoTranscobalamin or methylmalonic acid, where initial serum vitamin B12 result is low or equivocal 01/11/2014 66840 Serum folate test and, if required, red cell folate test for a patient at risk of folate deficiency, including patients with malabsorption conditions, macrocytic anaemia or coeliac disease 01/11/2014 66841 Quantitation of HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) performed for the diagnosis of diabetes in asymptomatic patients at high risk. (item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2014 66900 Carbon-labelled urea breath test using c-13 or c-14 urea, including the measurement of exhaled 13co2 or 14co2 (except if item 12533 applies) for either:- (a) the confirmation of helicobacter pylori colonisation. or (b) the monitoring of the success of eradication of helicobacter pylori 01/05/2009 69201 Microscopy of wet film material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient (not cultures) inlcuding: (a) differential cell count (if performed); or (b) examination for dermatophytes; or (c) dark ground illumination; or (d) stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 69201 Microscopic examination of material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures wet film, inlcuding differential cell count if performed, examination for dermatophytes or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains 1 or more examinations 01/12/1991 69202 Microscopic examination of material other than blood, from one or more sites, obtained directly from a patient and excluding material from cultures wet film, including differential cell count if performed, examination for dermatophytes or dark ground illumination, or stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains one or more examinations 01/12/1991 69203 Microscopy of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques (including the use of appropriate stains) to a maximum of 3 tests taken on separate days, including a service (if performed) described in item 69201 each test 01/07/1994 69203 Microscopic examination of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques including the use of appropriate stains, to a maximum of 3 estimations taken on separate days including any services specified in item 69201 each estimation 01/12/1991 69204 Microscopic examination of faeces forparasites using concentration techniques including the use of appropriate stains, to a maximum of three estimations taken on separate days including any services specified in item 69201/69202 each estimation 01/12/1991 69205 Culture and (if performed) microscopy to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses), from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs, including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) the detecttion o antigens not elsewhere described in this Table; or (c) a service described in item 69201; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/07/1994 69205 The cultural examination and microscopical examination when indicated (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201 1 or more sites 01/12/1991 69206 The cultural examination and microscopical examination when indicated (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201 one or more sites 01/12/1991 69207 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from: (a) skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens); or (b) specimens of sputum (except when part of item 69213); including (if performed): (c) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (d) pathogenic identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (e) a service described in items 69201, 69205 and 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/07/1994 69207 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this table) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from the following sites skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), or specimens of sputum (except when part of item 69213), including pathogenic identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201, 69205 and 73810 1 or more examinations on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1993 69207 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this table) to determine the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from the following sites skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), or specimens of sputum (except when part of item 69213), including pathogenic identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201 and 69205 1 or more examinations on 1 or more specimens 01/12/1991 69208 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) to determine the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, from the following sites skin or other superficial sites, urethra, vagina, cervix, or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), or specimens of sputum (except when part of item 69213/69214), including pathogenic identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201/69202, 69205/69206 one or more examinations on one or more specimens 01/12/1991 69209 Microscopy and culture of postoperative wounds, aspirates of body cavities, synovial fluid, CSF or operative or biopsy specimens, for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, (including fungi but excluding viruses) involving aerobic and anaerobic culture and the use of different culture media, and including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; (b) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (c) a service described in item 69201, 69205 or 69207; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/07/1994 69209 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of postoperative wounds, aspirations of body cavities, synovial fluid, CSF and operative or biopsy specimens for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, involving aerobic and anaerobic culture and the use of different culture media and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201, 69205 and 69207 1 or more sites 01/12/1991 69210 Microscopical and cultural examination (including the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of postoperative wounds, aspirations of body cavities, synovial fluid, CSF and operative or biopsy specimens for the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi but excluding viruses, involving aerobic and anaerobic culture and the use of different culture media and including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in items 69201/69202, 69205/69206 and 69207/69208 one or more sites 01/12/1991 69211 Culture of faeces for faecal pathogens, involving the use of at least 2 selective or enrichment media and as culture in at least 2 different atmospheres and including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; (b) the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (c) a service described in item 69201; to a maximum of 3 specimens in any 7-day period each test 01/07/1994 69211 Cultural examination (including the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of faeces to determine the presence or absence of faecal pathogens, involving the use of at least 2 selective or enrichment media as well as culture in at least 2 different atmospheres and includes pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in item 69201, to a maximum of 3 specimens in any 7 day period each examination 01/12/1991 69212 Cultural examination (including the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule) of faeces to determine the presence or absence of faecal pathogens, involving the use of at least two selective or enrichment media as well as culture in at least two different atmospheres and includes pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, including any services specified in item 69201/69202, to a maximum of three specimens in any seven day period each examination 01/12/1991 69213 Microscopy with appropriate stains and culture of 3 specimens of sputum, urine or other body fluids for mycobacteria including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (c) a service described in item 69201 01/07/1994 69213 Microscopy with appropriate stains and cultural examinations of 3 specimens of sputum, urine or other bodily fluids for mycobacteria and any other bacterial pathogens, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in item 69201 01/12/1991 69214 Microscopy with appropriate stains and cultural examinations of three specimens of sputum, urine or other bodily fluids for mycobacteria and any other bacterial pathogens, including pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing and including any services specified in item 69201/69202 01/12/1991 69215 Blood culture for pathogenic micro-organisms (other than viruses), including sub-cultures and (if performed): (a) identification of any cultured pathogen: and (b) necessary antibiotic susceptibility testing; each set of cultures to a maximum of 3 sets 01/07/1994 69215 Blood culture to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic micro-organisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and sub-cultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing - each set of cultures to a maximum of 3 sets 01/12/1991 69216 Blood culture to determine the presence or absence of pathogenic microorganisms excluding viruses, including serial cultures and subcultures, any relevant cultural methods and any tests necessary to identify any cultured pathogen and necessary antibiotic sensitivity testing each set of cultures to a maximum of three sets 01/12/1991 69217 Urine examination (including serial examination) by any means other than simple culture by dip slide, including: (a) cell count; and (b) culture; and (c) colony count (if performed); and (d) stained preparations; and (e) identification of cultured pathogens; and (f) antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (g) any examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts 01/07/1994 69217 Urine examination including serial examination, with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts (simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item) 01/12/1991 69218 Urine examination including serial examination,with cell count, relevant stained preparations, culture, colony count by any method, identification of any cultured pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing when necessary, and with any relevant general examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts (Simple culture by dip slide is excluded from this item) 01/12/1991 69219 Ditection of: (a) the antigens of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus, respiratory syncytial virus, cryptococcal antigens or Varicella zoster; or (b) Clostridium difficile toxin (except if the service described in item 69211 has been performed); 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 69219 Ditection of: (a) the antigens of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus, respiratory syncytial virus, cryptococcal antigens or Varicella zoster; or (b) Clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in item 69289 to 69291 has been performed); 1 or more tests 01/11/1996 69219 Direct detection of the antigens of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus (in CSF and urine specimens only), RSV, cryptococcal antigens and Varicella zoster or detection of Clostridium difficile toxin except where item 69211 has been performed 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 69220 Direct detection of the antigens of Heamophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Group B streptococcus (in CSF andurine specimens only), RSV, cryptococcal antigens and Varicella zoster or detection of Clostridium difficile toxin except where item 69211/69212 has been performed one or more estimations 01/12/1991 69221 Detection of Chlamydia from material obtained directly from a patient (not cultures) 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 69221 Direct detection of Chlamydia from clinical material, not cultures 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 69222 Direct detection of Chlamydia from clinical material, not cultures one or more estimations 01/12/1991 69223 Detection of herpes simplex virus from material obtained directly from a patient (not cultures) 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 69223 Direct detection of herpes simplex virus from clinical material, not cultures 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 69224 Direct detection of Herpes simplex from clinical material, not cultures one or more estimations 01/12/1991 69225 Investigation for herpes simplex virus (1 or more types) or Chlamydia trachomatis, in material obtained directly from a patient, by 1 or more cultural methods, including any services specified in items 69221 and 69223 01/12/1991 69226 Investigation for Herpes simplex virus (one or more types) or Chlamydia trachomatis, in material obtained directly from a patient, by one or more cultural methods, including any services specified in items 69221/69222 and 69223/69224 01/12/1991 69227 All microbiological serology during pregnancy, which must include the determination of Rubella immune status, syphilis serology and Hepatitis B surface antigen and including all services in Items 69229, 69243 and 69245, except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy 01/12/1991 69228 All microbiological serology during pregnancy, which must include the determination of Rubella immune status, syphilis serology and Hepatitis B surface antigen and including all services in Items 69230, 69244 and 69246, except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy 01/12/1991 69229 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule estimation of 1 antibody. (This fee applies where a laboratory performs the only antibody estimation specified on the request form or performs 1 estimation and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 69229 Quantitation of 1 antibody to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere described in the Schedule - 1 test 01/07/1994 69229 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule estimation of 1 antibody 01/12/1991 69230 Antibodies to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere specified in the Schedule estimation of one antibody 01/12/1991 69231 2 estimations specified in item 69229. (This fee applies where 1 laboratory or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 69231 2 tests described in item 69229 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 69231 2 estimations specified in item 69229 01/12/1991 69232 Two estimations specified in item 69229/69230 01/12/1991 69233 3 estimations specified in item 69229 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 3 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 69233 3 tests described in item 69229 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 69233 3 estimations specified in item 69229 01/12/1991 69234 Three estimations specified in item 69229/69230 01/12/1991 69235 4 estimations specified in item 69229 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 4 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) 01/07/1993 69235 4 tests described in item 69229 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1994 69235 4 estimations specified in item 69229 01/12/1991 69236 Four estimations specified in item 69229/69230 01/12/1991 69237 5 tests described in item 69229 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/1993 69237 5 estimations specified in item 69229 01/12/1991 69238 Five estimations specified in item 69229/69230 01/12/1991 69239 6 or more tests described in item 69229 01/07/1994 69239 6 or more estimations specified in item 69229 01/12/1991 69240 Six or more estimations specified in item 69229/69230 01/12/1991 69241 "Estimations specified in any of items 69229 to 69239 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations. (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the antibody estimations specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/07/1993 69241 "Tests described in any of items 69229 to 69237, if the number of tests relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each tests to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) (This fee applies to the laboratory of a different APA to the first laboratory, which has referred to it the remainder of the antibody tests specified on the request form. The PEI applicable to this item is 73921, the ""Specimen Referred Fee"".)" 01/07/1994 69241 Estimations specified in any of items 69229 to 69239 (inclusive), if the number of estimations relating to the same patient episode does not exceed 6 - each estimation to a maximum of 5 estimations 01/09/1992 69241 Tests described in item 69229, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1994 69241 Tests described in item 69229, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1995 69243 Hepatitis B surface antigen test 01/12/1991 69244 Hepatitis B surface antigen test 01/12/1991 69245 Hepatitis B serology to define the immune status of an individual, including at least hepatitis B surface antibody or hepatitis B core antibody test, and including a service described in item 69243, 69247 or 69249 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69245 Hepatitis B serology to define the immune status of an individual, including at least hepatitis B surface antibody or hepatitis B core antibody tests, including services specified in items 69243, 69247 and 69249 01/12/1991 69246 Hepatitis B serology to define the immune status of an individual, including at least Hepatitis B surface antibody or Hepatitis B core antibody tests, including services specified in items 69243/69244, 69247/69248 and 69249/69250 01/12/1991 69247 Serological tests to identify the agent causing acute hepatitis (must include hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B core antibody and hepatitis A IgM antibody test and the services described in items 69243, 69245 and 69249) 01/07/1994 69247 All serological tests performed for the identification of the agent causing acute hepatitis, which must include hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B core antibody and hepatitis A IgM antibody tests and those services specified in items 69243, 69245 and 69249 01/12/1991 69248 All serological tests performed for the identification of the agent causing acute Hepatitis, which must include Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B core antibody and Hepatitis A IgM antibody tests and those services specified in items 69243/69244, 69245/69246 and 69249/69250 01/12/1991 69249 Tests performed in the follow-up of a patient with proven hepatitis B, including: (a) hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) either: (i) hepatitis Be antigen test; or (ii) hepatitis B surface antibody test, and (c) (if performed) services described in items 69243 and 69245 01/07/1994 69249 All tests performed in the follow up of a patient with proven hepatitis B, including hepatitis B surface antigen and either hepatitis B antigen or hepatitis B surface antibody tests, including services specified in items 69243 and 69245 01/12/1991 69250 All tests performed in the follow up of a patient with proven Hepatitis B, including Hepatitis B surface antigen and either Hepatitis Be antigen or Hepatitis B surface antibody tests, including services specified in items 69243/69244 and 69245/69246 01/12/1991 69251 Antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents in serum, urine or other body fluid - quantitation 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 69251 Antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 69252 Antibiotics or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents, concentration in serum, urine or other body fluid, by direct quantitative measurement of the agent one or more estimations 01/12/1991 69253 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to 69281 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69253 All microbiological serology during a pregnancy, which must include the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or hepatitis B surface antigen - including any service specified in 1 or more of items 69229, 69243 or 69245, except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy 01/09/1992 69253 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to 69273, 69275 to 69278, 69280 and 69281 (if performed) 20/03/1997 69255 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or hepatitis B surface antigen; (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69243 and 69245 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69255 All microbiological serology during a pregnancy, which must include the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or hepatitis B surface antigen and including any service specified in 1 or more of items 69229, 69243 or 69245, except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy 01/09/1992 69255 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or hepatitis B antigen; (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to 69281 (if performed) 01/11/1995 69255 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or hepatitis B surface antigen; (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to 69273, 69275 to 69278, 69280 and 69281 (if performed) 20/03/1997 69257 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69243 or 69245 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69257 All microbiological serology during a pregnancy, which must include the determination of all 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and hepatitis B surface antigen - including any service specified in 1 or more of items 69229, 69243 or 69245, except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy 01/09/1992 69257 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to or 69281 (if performed) 01/11/1996 69257 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following: rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) a service described in 1 or more of items 69229, 69266 to 69273, 69275 to 69278, 69280 and 69281 (if performed) 20/03/1997 69259 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma, serum or cerebrospinal fluid in the monitoring of a HIV sero-positive patient, who is not on antiretroviral therapy. 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode to a maximum of 6 episodes in a 12 month period 01/07/1998 69260 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma, serum or cerebrospinal fluid in the monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in a HIV sero-positive patient. 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode to a maximum of 6 episodes in a 12 month period 01/07/1998 69261 Examination for Chlamydia by culture or by the demonstration of chlamydial nucleic acid using a DNA probe in material collected directly from a patient, including a service specified in item 69221, 69223 or 69263 01/07/1993 69261 Examination for Chlamydia (by culture or by the demonstration of chlamydial nucleic acid using a DNA probe) in material obtained directly from a patient, including a service described in item 69221, 69223 or 69263 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69262 Detection of Chlamydia by any method in specimens from 1 or more sites 01/07/1996 69263 Examination for herpes simplex virus of 1 or more types in material collected directly from a patient by culture, including a service specified in item 69221, 69223 or 69261 01/07/1993 69263 Examination for herpes simplex virus of 1 or more types by culture in material obtained directly from a patient, including a service described in item 69221, 69223 or 69261 (if performed) 01/07/1994 69264 Examination for Herpes simplex virus of 1 or more types by culture in material obtained directly from a patient, including a service described in items 69223, 69262 or 69282 (if performed) 01/07/1996 69265 Determination of antibodies to hepatitis C 01/07/1993 69265 Hepatitis C antibody test 01/07/1994 69266 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A - Hepatitis A IgM antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69266 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A using: Hepatitis A IgM antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69267 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis A - Hepatitis A IgG antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69267 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis A using: Hepatitis A IgG antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69268 Investigation for acute or resolving Hepatitis B, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (c) Hepatitis B e antibody test (if the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive) (if performed) (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69268 Investigation for acute or resolving Hepatitis B, or testing of close, recent contacts of proven Hepatitis B infection, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and(c) Hepatitis B e antibody test (if the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive) (if performed) (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69269 Investigation for resolving Hepatitis B if Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive and Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69269 Investigation for resolution of Hepatitis B if the Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive and the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative, including: (a) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69270 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post exposure) - Hepatitis B core antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69270 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post exposure) using: Hepatitis B core antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69271 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post vaccination) - Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69271 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post vaccination) using: Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69272 Investigation for chronic Hepatitis B or determination of carriage of Hepatitis B antigen - Hepatitis B surface antigen test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69272 Investigation for chronic Hepatitis B or determination of carriage of Hepatitis B antigen using: Hepatitis B surface antigen test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69273 Investigation for chronic Hepatitis B or carriage of Hepatitis B antigen if the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive, including: (a) Hepatatis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B e antigen test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69274 Investigation for Hepatitis C - Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69274 Testing for Hepatitis C using: Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69275 Investigation for acute or chronic Hepatitis D in a patient with a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen test - Hepatitis D antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69275 Investigation for acute or chronic Hepatitis D in a patient with a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen test using: - Hepatitis D antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69276 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, including: (a) Hepatitis A IgG antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test or Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69277 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69277 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis, or Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C carriage, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69278 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive, including: (a) Hepatitis C antibody test, and (b) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (c) Hepatitis B e antigen test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69278 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis, or Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C carriage, if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive, including: (a) Hepatitis C antibody test, and (b) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (c) Hepatitis B e antigen test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69279 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C in a patient with a currently elevated transaminase level, including: (a) Hepatitis A IgM antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (d) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (e) Hepatitis B e antibody test (if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive) (if performed) (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69279 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis D in a patient with a currently elevated transaminase level, including: (a) Hepatitis A IgM antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (d) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (e) Hepatitis B e antibody test (if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive) (if performed); and (f) Hepatitis D antibody test (if Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive) (if Performed) (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69280 "Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B and testing for Hepatitis C, including:(a) Hepatitis C antibody test; and (b)Hepatitis B core antibody test or Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12)" 20/03/1997 69281 Syphilis serology and any 1 of items 69273, 69274 or 69277 (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/07/1996 69282 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms, including the detection of Chlamydia by any method from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum and including (if performed): (a) the detection of microbial antigens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in item 69201, 69205, 69207, 69223, 69262, 69264 or 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/07/1996 69283 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C in a patient with a currently elevated transaminase level, including:(a) Hepatitis A IgM antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 20/03/1997 69284 Detection of Hepatitis C viral RNA if at least one of the following criteria is satisfied: a) the patient is Hepatitis C sero-positive and has normal liver function tests on two occasions six months apart; b) the patient's serological status is uncertain after testing; c)the test is performed for the purpose of:(i) determining the Hepatitis C status in immunosuppressed in an immunocompromised patient; or(ii) the detection of acute Hepatitis C prior to seroconversion where considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient. Not exceeding 1 episode in a 12 month period. 01/07/1998 69285 Microscopy of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques (including the use of appropriate stains) with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days, including a service (if performed) described in item 69201 - 1 examination 01/07/1996 69286 2 examinations described in item 69285 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 69287 3 examinations described in item 69285 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 69289 Culture of faeces for faecal pathogens, using at least 2 selective or enrichment media and culture in at least 2 different atmospheres including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (b) the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; and (c) a service described in item 69201; with a maximum of 3 examinations performed on separately collected and identified specimens in any 7 day period - 1 examination 01/07/1996 69290 2 examinations described in item 69289 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 69291 3 examinations described in item 69289 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/07/1996 69293 Blood culture for pathogenic micro-organisms (other than viruses), including sub-cultures and (if performed): (a) identification of any cultured pathogen; and (b) necessary antibiotic susceptibility testing; to a maximum of 3 sets of cultures - 1 set of cultures 01/07/1996 69294 2 sets of cultures described in item 69293 01/07/1996 69295 3 sets of cultures described in item 69293 01/07/1996 69300 Microscopy of wet film material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient (not cultures) including: (a) differential cell count (if performed); or (b) examination for dermatophytes; or (c) dark ground illumination; or (d) stained preparation or preparations using any relevant stain or stains; 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 69303 Culture and (if performed) microscopy to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs (excluding swabs taken for epidemiological surveillance), including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) the detection of antigens not elsewhere described in this Table; or (c) a service described in item 69300; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/1998 69303 Culture and (if performed) microscopy to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from nasal swabs, throat swabs, eye swabs and ear swabs (excluding swabs taken for epidemiological surveillance), including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in item 69300; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/2005 69306 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) from skin or other superficial sites, including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69312, 69318 and 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1998 69306 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from skin or other superficial sites, including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69312, 69318; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/2005 69309 Microscopy and culture to detect dermatophytes and other fungi causing cutaneous disease from skin scrapings, skin biopsies, hair and nails (excluding swab specimens) and including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (b) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312, 69318 and 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1998 69309 Microscopy and culture to detect dermatophytes and other fungi causing cutaneous disease from skin scrapings, skin biopsies, hair and nails (excluding swab specimens) and including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (b) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312, 69318; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/2005 69312 "Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306 and 69318; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens" 01/11/1998 69312 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum (except for faecal pathogens), including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306 and 69318; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/2005 69315 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic microorganisms, including the detection of chlamydia by any method from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum and including (if performed):(a) the detection of microbial antigens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in item 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312, 69318, 69363, 69369, 69372, 69375 or 73810 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1998 69315 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic microorganisms, and the detection of chlamydia from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum and including (if performed):(a) the detection of microbial antigens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in item 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312, 69318, 69363, 69369, 69372, 69375 or 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1999 69315 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms, and the detection of chlamydia from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum and including (if performed):(a) the detection of microbial antigens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312, 69318, 69363, 69369, 69370, 69372, 69375 or 73810; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/2000 69316 Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis by any method - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/05/2007 69317 1 test described in item 69494 and a test described in 69316. (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/05/2007 69318 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) from specimens of sputum (except when part of items 69324, 69327 and 69330), including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens (from any type of specimen) not elsewhere specified in this Table including item 69372; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306 and 69312; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/05/2003 69318 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) from specimens of sputum (except when part of items 69324, 69327 and 69330), including (if performed): (a) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (c) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306 and 69312; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/1998 69318 Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from specimens of sputum (except when part of items 69324, 69327 and 69330), including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in items 69300, 69303, 69306 and 69312; 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/11/2005 69319 2 tests described in item 69494 and a test described in 69316. (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/05/2007 69321 Microscopy and culture of post-operative wounds, aspirates of body cavities, synovial fluid, CSF or operative or biopsy specimens, for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms (including fungi but excluding viruses) involving aerobic and anaerobic cultures and the use of different culture media, and including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) the detection of antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; or (c) a service described in item 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312 or 69318; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/1998 69321 Microscopy and culture of post-operative wounds, aspirates of body cavities, synovial fluid, csf or operative or biopsy specimens, for the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms involving aerobic and anaerobic cultures and the use of different culture media, and including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; or (b) a service described in item 69300, 69303, 69306, 69312 or 69318; specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/2005 69324 Microscopy with appropriate stains and culture of 1 specimen of sputum, urine, other body fluids or operative or biopsy specimens for mycobacteria including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service described in item 69300 01/05/2000 69324 "Microscopy with appropriate stains and culture of 1 specimen of sputum, urine, other body fluids or operative or biopsy specimens for mycobacteria including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service described in item 69300" 01/11/1998 69324 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 1 specimen of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 1 operative or biopsy specimen, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 01/11/2000 69325 A test described in item 69324 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 69327 "Microscopy with appropriate stains and culture of 2 specimens of sputum, urine, other body fluids or operative or biopsy specimens for mycobacteria including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service described in item 69300" 01/11/1998 69327 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 2 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 2 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 01/11/2000 69328 A test described in item 69327 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 69330 Microscopy with appropriate stains and culture of 3 specimens of sputum, urine, other body fluids or operative or biopsy specimens for mycobacteria including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service described in item 69300 01/11/1998 69330 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 3 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 3 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 01/11/2000 69331 A test described in item 69330 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 69333 Urine examination (including serial examination) by any means other than simple culture by dip slide, including: (a) cell count; and (b) culture; and (c) colony count; and (d) (if performed) stained preparations; and (e) (if performed) identification of cultured pathogens; and (f) (if performed) antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (g) (if performed) examination for ph, specific gravity, blood, protein, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts 01/07/2011 69333 Urine examination (including serial examination) by any means other than simple culture by dip slide, including:(a) cell count; and (b) culture; and (c) colony count; and (d) (if performed) stained preparations; and (e) (if performed) identification of cultured pathogens; and (f) (if performed) antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (g) (if performed) examination for pH, specific gravity, blood, albumin, urobilinogen, sugar, acetone or bile salts 01/11/1998 69336 Microscopy of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques (including the use of appropriate stains) with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days in any 7 day period, including (if performed) a service described in item 69300 - 1 examination 01/05/2000 69336 Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites using concentration techniques and including use of fixed stains for cryptosporidia and giardia - 1 examination in any 7 day period 01/05/2003 69336 Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites that must include a concentration technique, and the use of fixed stains or antigen detection for cryptosporidia and giardia - including (if performed) a service mentioned in item 69300 - 1 of this item in any 7 day period 01/05/2005 69336 Microscopy of faeces for parasites using concentration techniques (including the use of appropriate stains) with a maximum of 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days, including (if performed) a service described in item 69300 - 1 examination 01/11/1998 69336 Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites using concentration techniques (including the use of appropriate stains) with no more than 3 examinations on specimens collected on separate days in any 7 day period, including (if performed) a service mentioned in item 69300 - 1 examination 01/11/2000 69336 Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites using concentration techniques including use of fixed stains or antigen detection for cryptosporidia and giardia - including (if performed) a service mentioned in item 69300 - 1 examination in any 7 day period 01/11/2003 69339 Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites using concentration techniques examined subsequent to item 69336 on a separately collected and identified specimen collected within 7 days of the examination described in 69336 - 1 examination in any 7 day period 01/05/2003 69339 2 examinations described in item 69336 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 69342 3 examinations described in item 69336 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 69345 Culture and (if performed) microscopy without concentration techniques of faeces for faecal pathogens, using at least 2 selective or enrichment media and culture in at least 2 different atmospheres including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (b) the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; and (c) a service described in item 69300; with no more than 3 examinations performed on separately identified specimens, collected at different times in any 7 day period - 1 examination 01/05/2002 69345 "Culture and (if performed) microscopy without concentration techniques of faeces for faecal pathogens, using at least 2 selective or enrichment media and culture in at least 2 different atmospheres including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (b) the detection of clostridial toxins; and (c) a service described in item 69300; - 1 examination in any 7 day period" 01/05/2003 69345 Culture of faeces for faecal pathogens, using at least 2 selective or enrichment media and culture in at least 2 different atmospheres including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (b)the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; and (c) a service described in item 69300; with a maximum of 3 examinations performed on separately collected and identified specimens in any 7 day period - 1 examination 01/11/1998 69345 Culture and (if performed) microscopy without concentration techniques of faeces for faecal pathogens, using at least 2 selective or enrichment media and culture in at least 2 different atmospheres including (if performed): (a) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; and (b) the detection of clostridial toxins or antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table; and (c) a service described in item 69300; with no more than 3 examinations performed on separately collected and identified specimens in any 7 day period - 1 examination 01/11/2000 69348 2 examinations described in item 69345 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 69351 3 examinations described in item 69345 performed on separately collected and identified specimens 01/11/1998 69354 Blood culture for pathogenic micro-organisms (other than viruses), including sub-cultures and (if performed): (a)identification of any cultured pathogen; and (b) necessary antibiotic susceptibility testing; to a maximum of 3 sets of cultures - 1 set of cultures 01/11/1998 69357 2 sets of cultures described in item 69354 01/11/1998 69360 3 sets of cultures described in item 69354 01/11/1998 69363 Detection of clostridium difficile or clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in item 69345, 69369, 69370 or 69372 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/05/2003 69363 Detection of Clostridium difficile or Clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in items 69345, 69369, 69370, 69372, 69373 or 69375 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/05/2004 69363 Detection of clostridium difficile or clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in item 69345, 69348, 69351, 69369 or 69372 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 69363 Detection of clostridium difficile or clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in item 69345, 69348, 69351, 69369, 69370 or 69372 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2002 69363 Detection of Clostridium difficile or Clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in items 69345, 69369, 69370, 69373 or 69375 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2005 69363 Detection of clostridium difficile or clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in item 69345 has been performed) - one or more tests 01/11/2014 69364 Detection of a virus or microbial antigen or microbial nucleic acid (not elsewhere specified) 1 test (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/05/2006 69364 Detection of a virus or microbial antigen or microbial nucleic acid (not elsewhere specified) 1 test (Item is subjuect to rule 25) 01/11/2005 69365 2 or more tests described in 69364 (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/05/2006 69365 2 or more tests described in 69364 (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2005 69365 2 tests described in 69364 (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/11/2006 69366 Test for Helicobacter pylori in faeces, for either: (a) the confirmation of Helicobacter 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 a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastric neoplasia, where endoscopy is not indicated; or (b) the monitoring of the success of eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease; where any request for the test by a medical practitioner specifically identifies in writing one or more of the clinical indications for the test 01/11/1998 69367 3 or more tests described in 69364 (Item is subject to rule 26) 01/11/2006 69369 Detection of chlamydia by any method in specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/1998 69370 Detection of chlamydia by any method and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by nucleic acid amplification techniques in specimens from 1 or more sites 01/11/1999 69372 Detection of microbial antigens or nucleic acids (not elsewhere described in this table) - 1 or more tests 01/05/2004 69372 Detection of microbial antigens (except if the service described in item 69369 has been performed) 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 69372 Detection of microbial antigens (except if the service described in item 69369 or 69370 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2000 69372 Detection of microbial antigens or nucleic acids (except if the service described in item 69369 or 69370 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2002 69373 Detection of a virus or microbial antigen or nucleic acid from a respiratory tract specimen - 1 test 01/05/2004 69374 2 or more tests described in 69373 01/05/2004 69375 Examination for Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus or cytomegalovirus by culture, including a service described in item 69369 or 69372 (if performed) - 1 or more tests 01/03/1999 69375 Examination for Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus or cytomegalovirus by culture or by detection of microbial antigen or nucleic acid, including a service described in item 69363, 69369, 69370, 69372 or 69373 (if performed) - 1 test 01/05/2004 69375 Examination for Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus and cytomegalovirus by culture, including a service described in item 69315, 69369 or 69372 (if performed) 01/11/1998 69375 Examination for Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus or cytomegalovirus by culture or by nucleic acid amplification technique, including a service described in item 69369 or 69372 (if performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2001 69375 Examination for Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus or cytomegalovirus by culture or by nucleic acid amplification technique, including a service described in item 69369, 69370 or 69372 (if performed) - 1 or more tests 01/11/2002 69376 2 or more tests described in 69375 01/05/2004 69378 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of a HIV sero-positive patient not on antiretroviral therapy - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/05/2005 69378 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of a HIV sero-positive patient not on antiretroviral therapy - 1 or more tests 01/05/2008 69378 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of a HIV sero-positive patient not on antiretroviral therapy - 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode 01/07/1999 69378 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of a HIV seropositive patient, who is not on antiretroviral therapy 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode to a maximum of 7 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 20) 01/11/1998 69379 A test described in item 69378 if rendered by a receiving APP -1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 69380 Genotypic testing for hiv antiretroviral resistance in a patient with confirmed hiv infection if the patient's viral load is greater than 1,000 copies per ml at any of the following times:at presentation; or before antiretroviral therapy: orwhen treatment with combination antiretroviral agents fails;maximum of 2 tests in a 12 month period 01/07/2011 69381 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in a HIV sero-positive patient - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/05/2005 69381 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in a HIV sero-positive patient - 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode 01/07/1999 69381 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in a HIV seropositive patient 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode to a maximum of 7 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 20) 01/11/1998 69382 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in cerebrospinal fluid in a HIV sero-positive patient - 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode (Item is not subject to rule 20) 01/03/1999 69382 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in cerebrospinal fluid in a HIV sero-positive patient - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 01/05/2005 69382 Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in cerebrospinal fluid in a HIV sero-positive patient - 1 or more assays on 1 or more specimens in any 1 episode 01/07/1999 69383 A test described in item 69381 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 69384 Quantitation of 1 antibody to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere described in the Schedule - 1 test (This fee applies where a laboratory performs the only antibody test specified on the request form or performs 1 test and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69384 Quantitation of 1 antibody to microbial antigens not elsewhere described in the Schedule - 1 test (This fee applies where a laboratory performs the only antibody test specified on the request form or performs 1 test and refers the rest to the laboratory of a separate APA) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2007 69387 2 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 2 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69390 3 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 3 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69393 4 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 4 of the antibody estimations specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69396 5 or more tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 5 of the antibody tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/07/2008 69396 5 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to the same APA, performs 5 of the antibody tests specified on the request form and refers the remainder to the laboratory of a separate APA.) (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69399 6 or more tests described in item 69384 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 69399 6 or more tests described in item 69384 01/11/1998 69400 A test described in item 69384, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rules 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 69401 A test described in item 69384, other than that described in 69400, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 5 tests(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 69401 A test described in item 69384, other than that described in 69400, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 4 tests(Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 18A) 01/11/2008 69402 Tests described in item 69384, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/1998 69405 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, or carriage of Hepatitis B; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478, 69481, 69487, 69490 and 69493 01/05/2003 69405 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69414 to 69435, 69447 to 69456, 69462 and 69465 01/11/1998 69405 "Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including:(a) the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, hepatitis b surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478, 69481, 69484, 69487, 69490 and 69493" 01/11/2002 69405 "Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481" 01/11/2003 69405 "Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 1 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody, HIV antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481" 01/11/2005 69408 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody test; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/05/2003 69408 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or, hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69414 to 69435, 69447 to 69456, 69462 and 69465 01/11/1998 69408 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology or, hepatitis b surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478, 69481, 69484, 69487, 69490 and 69493 01/11/2002 69408 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/11/2003 69408 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 2 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody, hiv antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/11/2005 69411 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, and carriage of Hepatitis B; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478, 69481, 69487, 69490 and 69493 01/05/2003 69411 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and, hepatitis B surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69414 to 69435, 69447 to 69456, 69462 and 69465 01/11/1998 69411 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology and, hepatitis b surface antigen; and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478, 69481, 69484, 69487, 69490 and 69493 01/11/2002 69411 "Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481" 01/11/2003 69411 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 3 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody, hiv antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/11/2005 69413 "Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 4 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481" 01/11/2003 69413 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of 4 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C antibody, hiv antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/11/2005 69414 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A using: Hepatitis A IgM antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69415 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 5 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphilis serology, carriage of Hepatitus b, Hepatitus c antibody, hiv antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/05/2008 69415 Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent microbial illness or close contact with a patient suffering from parvovirus infection or varicella during that pregnancy) including: (a) the determination of all 5 of the following - rubella immune status, specific syphillis serology, carriage of Hepatitus b, Hepatitus c antibody, hiv antibody and (b) (if performed) a service described in 1 or more of items 69384, 69475, 69478 and 69481 01/11/2005 69417 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis A using: Hepatitis A IgG antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69418 A test for high risk human papillomaviruses (hpv) in a patient who: - has received excisional or ablative treatment for high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (hsil) of the cervix within the last two years; or - who within the last two years has had a positive hpv test after excisional or ablative treatment for hsil of the cervix; or - is already undergoing annual cytological review for the follow-up of a previously treated hsil. - to a maximum of 2 of this item in a 24 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 69419 A test described in item 69418 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25 ) 01/05/2007 69420 Investigation for acute or resolving Hepatitis B, or testing of close, recent contacts of proven Hepatitis B infection, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (c) (if performed,) Hepatitis B e antibody test (where the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive) (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69423 Investigation for resolution of Hepatitis B if the Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive and the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative, including: (a) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69426 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post exposure) using: Hepatitis B core antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69429 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B (post vaccination) using: Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69432 Investigation for chronic Hepatitis B or determination of carriage of Hepatitis B antigen using: Hepatitis B surface antigen test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69435 Investigation for chronic Hepatitis B or carriage of Hepatitis B antigen if the Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive, including: (a) Hepatatis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis B e antigen test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69438 Testing for Hepatitis C using: Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69441 Supplementary testing for Hepatitis C antibodies using a different Hepatitis C antibody assay on the specimen which has a reactive result on the initial Hepatitis C antibody test. (Item is not subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69442 Quantitation of hcv rna load in plasma or serum in the pretreatment evaluation or the assessment of efficacy of antiviral therapy of a patient with chronic hcv hepatitis - where any request for the test is made by or on the advice of the specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient with chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service in item 69444 or 69445) - To a maximum of 2 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 69442 Quantitation of hcv rna load in plasma or serum in the pretreatment evaluation for antiviral therapy of a patient with chronic hcv hepatitis - where any request for the test is made by or on the advice of the specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient with chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service in item 69444 or 69445) - not exceeding 1 episode in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule19) 01/11/2000 69442 Quantitation of hcv rna load in plasma or serum in the pretreatment evaluation or the assessment of efficacy of antiviral therapy of a patient with chronic hcv hepatitis - where any request for the test is made by or on the advice of the specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient with chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service in item 69444 or 69445) - not more than 2 tests in a 12 month period 08/12/2003 69443 Nucleic acid amplification and determination of Hepatitis c virus (hcv) genotype if: (a) the patient is hcv rna positive and is being evaluated for antiviral therapy of chronic hcv hepatitis; and (b) the request for the test is made by, or on the advice of, the specialist or consultant physician managing the treatment of the patient; To a maximum of 1 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 69443 Nucleic acid amplification and determination of hepatitis c virus (hcv) genotype provided: (a) the patient is hcv rna positive; and (b) the patient is being evaluated for antiviral therapy of chronic hcv hepatitis; where any request for the test is made by or on the advice of the specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient with chronic hcv hepatitis - not exceeding 1 episode 01/11/2000 69443 Nucleic acid amplification and determination of hepatitis c virus (hcv) genotype if:(a) the patient is hcv rna positive and is being evaluated for antiviral therapy of chronic hcv hepatitis; and(b)the request for the test is made by, or on the advice of, the specialist or consultant physician managing the treatment of the patient; No more than 1 episode in a 12 month period 01/11/2001 69444 Detection of Hepatitis C viral RNA if at least 1 of the following criteria is satisfied: (a) the patient is Hepatitis C seropositive; (b) the patient's serological status is uncertain after testing; (c) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the Hepatitis C status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute Hepatitis C prior to seroconversion where considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient; not exceeding 1 episode in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19) 01/05/2004 69444 Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna if at least 1 of the following criteria is satisfied: (a) the patient is Hepatitis c seropositive; (b) the patient's serological status is uncertain after testing; (c) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the Hepatitis c status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute Hepatitis c prior to seroconversion where considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient; To a maximum of 1 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19) 01/05/2005 69444 Detection of Hepatitis C viral RNA if at least 1 of the following criteria is satisfied: (a) the patient is Hepatitis C seropositive and has normal liver function tests on 2 occasions at least 6 months apart; (b) the patient's serological status is uncertain after testing; (c) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the Hepatitis C status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute Hepatitis C prior to seroconversion where considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient; not exceeding 1 episode in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19) 01/11/1998 69445 Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna in a patient undertaking antiviral therapy for chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service described in item 69444) - 1 test. To a maximum of 4 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19) 01/05/2005 69445 Detection of Hepatitis C viral RNA in a patient undertaking antiviral therapy for chronic HCV hepatitis (including a service described in item 69444) - 1 test. To a maximum of 4 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 69445 Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna in a patient undertaking antiviral therapy for chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service described in item 69444) - not exceeding 4 episodes in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19) 01/11/2000 69445 Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna in a patient undertaking antiviral therapy for chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service described in item 69499) - 1 test. To a maximum of 4 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2007 69447 Investigation for acute or chronic Hepatitis D in a patient with a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen test using: - Hepatitis D antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69450 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, including: (a) Hepatitis A IgG antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis B core antibody test or Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69451 A test described in item 69445 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 69453 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis, or Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C carriage, including: (a) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69456 Investigation for chronic viral hepatitis, or Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C carriage, if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive, including: (a) Hepatitis C antibody test, and (b) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (c) Hepatitis B e antigen test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69459 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis D in a patient with a currently elevated transaminase level, including: (a) Hepatitis A IgM antibody test; and (b)Hepatitis C antibody test; and (c) Hepatitis B surface antigen test; and (d) Hepatitis B core antibody test; and (e) (if performed) Hepatitis B e antibody test (if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is negative and Hepatitis B core antibody test is positive); and (f) (if performed) Hepatitis D antibody test (if Hepatitis B surface antigen test is positive)) (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69462 Determination of immune status to Hepatitis B and testing for Hepatitis C, including: (a) Hepatitis C antibody test; and (b)Hepatitis B core antibody test or Hepatitis B surface antibody test (Item is subject to rule 12) 01/11/1998 69462 Determination of Hepatitis b status and testing for Hepatitis c, including: (a) Hepatitis c antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis b core antibody test and if this is positive; (c) Hepatitis b surface antigen test (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/2000 69465 Syphilis serology and any 1 of items 69435, 69438 or 69453 (Item is subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69468 Investigation for acute Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C in a patient with a currently elevated transaminase level, including: (a)Hepatitis A IgM antibody test; and (b) Hepatitis C antibody test (Item subject to rule 11) 01/11/1998 69471 Test of cell-mediated immunity in blood for the detection of active tuberculosis or atypical mycobacterial infection in an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient - 1 test 01/11/1998 69471 Test of cell-mediated immunity in blood for the detection of latent tuberculosis in an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient - 1 test 01/11/2008 69472 Detection of antibodies to Epstein Barr Virus using specific serology - 1 test 01/11/2001 69474 Detection of antibodies to Epstein Barr Virus using specific serology - 2 or more tests 01/11/2001 69475 One test for hepatitis antigen or antibodies to determine immune status or viral carriage following exposure or vaccination to hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c or hepatitis d (item subject to rule 11) 01/05/2008 69475 One test for hepatitis antigen or antibodies to determine immune status or viral carriage following exposure or vaccination to hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c or hepatitis d including: (a) one test for antibodies to hepatitis a; or (b) one test for antibodies to or antigens of hepatitis b; or (c) one test for antibodies to hepatitis c; or (d) one test for antibodies to hepatitis d in a patient who is hepatitis b surface antigen positive (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69478 2 tests described in 69475 (item subject to rule 11) 01/05/2008 69478 Two tests for hepatitis antigens or antibodies to determine immune status or viral carriage following exposure to, or vaccination to hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c or hepatitis d including:(a) one test for antibodies to hepatitis a; or (b) one test for surface or core antibodies to hepatitis b; or (c) one test for surface antigen of hepatitis b; or (d) one test for 'e' antibodies to or 'e' antigen of hepatitis b; or (e) one test for antibodies to hepatitis c; or (f) one test for antibodies to hepatitis d in a patient who is hepatitis b surface antigen positive (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69481 Investigation of infectious causes of acute or chronic hepatitis - 3 tests for hepatitis antibodies or antigens, (item subject to rule 11) 01/05/2008 69481 Three tests for the investigation of infectious causes of acute or chronic hepatitis including:(a) one test for antibodies to hepatitis a; or(b) one test for core antibodies to hepatitis b; or (c) one test for 'e' antibodies to or 'e' antigens of hepatitis b; or (d) one test for surface antibodies to or surface antigen of hepatitis b; or (e) one test for antibodies to hepatitis c; or (f) ne test for antibodies to Hepatitis d in a patient who is hepatitis b surface antigen positive (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69482 Quantitation of hepatitis b viral dna in patients who are hepatitis b surface antigen positive and have chronic hepatitis b, but are not receiving antiviral therapy - 1 test(item is subject to rule 25) 01/07/2008 69483 Quantitation of hepatitis b viral dna in patients who are hepatitis b surface antigen positive and who have chronic hepatitis b and are receiving antiviral therapy - 1 test(item is subject to rule 25) 01/07/2008 69484 Supplementary testing for hepatitis b surface antigen or hepatitis c antibody using a different assay on the specimen which yielded a reactive result on initial testing (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2008 69484 Supplementary testing for hepatitis b surface antigen or hepatitis c antibody using a different assay on the specimen which yielded a reactive result on initial testing (Item is not subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69486 A test for high risk human papillomaviruses (hpv) in a patient who: - has received excisional or ablative treatment for high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (hsil) of the cervix within the last two years; or - who within the last two years has had a positive hpv test after excisional or ablative treatment for hsil of the cervix; or - is already undergoing annual cytological review for the follow-up of a previously treated hsil. - to a maximum of 2 of this item in a 24 month period 01/05/2006 69486 A test for high risk human papillomaviruses (hpv) in a patient who: - has received excisional or ablative treatment for high grade intraepithelial abnormalities of the cervix within the last two years; or - who within the last two years has had a positive hpv test after excisional or ablative treatment for high grade intraepithelial abnormalities of the cervix - to a maximum of 2 of this item in a 24 month period 01/11/2005 69487 One test referred to in 69475 and a supplementary test described in 69484 (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69488 Quantitation of hcv rna load in plasma or serum in the pretreatment evaluation or the assessment of efficacy of antiviral therapy of a patient with chronic hcv hepatitis - where any request for the test is made by or on the advice of the specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient with chronic hcv hepatitis (including a service in item 69499 or 69445) (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 69489 A test described in item 69488 if rendered by a receiving APP (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 69490 Two tests referred to in 69478 and a supplementary test described in 69484 (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69491 Nucleic acid amplification and determination of Hepatitis c virus (hcv) genotype if: (a) the patient is hcv rna positive and is being evaluated for antiviral therapy of chronic hcv hepatitis; and (b) the request for the test is made by, or on the advice of, the specialist or consultant physician managing the treatment of the patient; To a maximum of 1 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2007 69492 A test described in item 69491 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 69493 Three tests referred to in 69481 and a supplementary test described in 69484 (item subject to rule 11) 01/11/2002 69494 Detection of a virus or microbial antigen or microbial nucleic acid (not elsewhere specified) 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 26) 01/05/2007 69495 2 tests described in 69494 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 26) 01/05/2007 69496 3 or more tests described in 69494 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 26) 01/05/2007 69497 A test described in item 69494, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 26) 01/05/2007 69498 A test described in item 69494, other than that described in 69497, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 26) 01/05/2007 69499 Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna if at least 1 of the following criteria is satisfied: (a) the patient is Hepatitis c seropositive; (b) the patient's serological status is uncertain after testing; (c) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the Hepatitis c status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute Hepatitis c prior to seroconversion where considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient; To a maximum of 1 of this item in a 12 month period (Item is subject to rule 19 and 25) 01/05/2007 69500 A test described in item 69499 if rendered by a receiving APP 1 test (Item is subject to rule 18,19 and 25) 01/05/2007 71001 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 66245, 66247 or 71005), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation 1 or more procedures 01/12/1991 71002 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 66245/66246, 66247/66248 or 71005/71006), on serum, urine or other body fluid, or examination of CSF for oligoclonal proteins by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation one or more procedures 01/12/1991 71003 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 66245, 66247 or 71005) on serum and urine concurrently collected 2 or more procedures 01/12/1991 71004 Examination for, and identification of, a paraprotein (not previously identified), the presence of which is suggested by other tests (eg item 66245/66246, 66247/66248 or 71005/71006) on serum and urine concurrently collected two or more procedures 01/12/1991 71005 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method estimation of 1 immunoglobin 01/12/1991 71006 Immunoglobulins G, A, M or D, quantitative estimation in serum, urine or other body fluid, by any method estimation of one immunoglobin 01/12/1991 71007 2 estimations specified in item 71005 01/12/1991 71008 Two estimations specified in item 71005/71006 01/12/1991 71009 3 or more estimations specified in item 71005 01/12/1991 71010 Three or more estimations specified in item 71005/71006 01/12/1991 71011 Subclasses of Immunoglobulin G, 1 to 4, estimation where there is a reduced level of clinical significance of either total IgG or IgA 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 71012 Subclasses of Immunoglobulin G, 1 to 4, estimation where there is a reduced level of clinical significance of either total IgG or IgA one or more estimation 01/12/1991 71013 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of 2 estimations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 71014 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation by any method or methods, with a maximum of two estimations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 71015 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens 1 or more tests for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of 4 estimations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 71016 Specific IgG or IgE antibodies to potential allergens one or more tests for single or multiple allergens with a maximum of four estimations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 71017 Antinuclear antibodies, detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required 01/12/1991 71018 Antinuclear antibodies, detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required 01/12/1991 71019 Measurment of DNA binding (by Farr or equivalent assay, but excluding the Crithidia method), performed only where a positive antinuclear antibody titre of 1:40 or greater has been obtained 01/12/1991 71020 Measurement of DNA binding (by Farr or equivalent assay, but excluding the Crithidia method), performed only where a positive antinuclear antibody titre of 1 in 40 or greater has been obtained 01/12/1991 71021 Antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, detection of in serum or other body fluids 01/12/1991 71022 Antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, detection of in serum or other body fluids 01/12/1991 71023 Characterisation of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, performed only where a positive result is obtained including services specified in item 71021 01/12/1991 71024 Characterization of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens, performed only where a positive result is obtained including services specified in item 71021/71022 01/12/1991 71025 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule estimation of 1 antibody 01/12/1991 71026 Antibodies to tissue antigens which are not elsewhere specified in an item in the Schedule estimation of one antibody 01/12/1991 71027 2 estimations specified in item 71025 01/12/1991 71028 Two estimations specified in item 71025/71026 01/12/1991 71029 3 estimations specified in item 71025 01/12/1991 71030 Three estimations specified in item 71025/71026 01/12/1991 71031 4 or more estimations specified in item 71025 01/12/1991 71032 Four or more estimations specified in item 71025/71026 01/12/1991 71033 Rheumatoid factor, detection of by any technique 01/12/1991 71034 Rheumatoid factor, detection of by any technique. 01/12/1991 71035 Quantitation of Rheumatoid factor where detected, including services specified in item 71033 01/12/1991 71036 Quantitation of Rheumatoid factor where detected, including services specified in item 71033/71034 01/12/1991 71037 Complement total and components 1 quantitative estimation 01/12/1991 71038 Complement total and components one quantitative estimation 01/12/1991 71039 2 estimations as specified in item 71037 01/12/1991 71040 2 estimations specified in item 71037/71038 01/12/1991 71041 3 or more estimations as specified in item 71037 01/12/1991 71042 Three or more estimations specified in item 71037/71038 01/12/1991 71043 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary to leucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests 01/12/1991 71044 Leucocyte fractionation as a preliminary toleucocyte marker or leucocyte function tests 01/12/1991 71045 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar) and any test specified in Group P1 Haematology in the Schedule 01/12/1991 71046 Functional tests for leucocytes, including use of all appropriate techniques (except E. rosette technique or similar) and any test specified in the HAEMATOLOGY DIVISION of the Schedule 01/12/1991 71047 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniquesto assess lymphoid populations using a minimum of 3 monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 71049 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 71048 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid populations using a minimum of three monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 71049/71050 one or more estimations 01/12/1991 71049 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techiques in the investigation of a probable haematological malignancy using a minimum of 7 monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 71047 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 71050 Leucocyte surface marker characterization by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techiques in the investigation of a probable haematological malignancy using a minimum of seven monoclonal antibodies, including any services in item 71047/71048 one or more estimations 01/12/1991 71051 HLA typing comprising A, B, C and DR phenotypes 01/12/1991 71052 HLA typing comprising A, B, C and DR phenotypes 01/12/1991 71053 HLA typing, excluding any services specified in item 71051 1 or more antigens 01/12/1991 71054 HLA typing, excluding any services specified in item 71051/71052 one or more antigens 01/12/1991 71055 Mantoux test 01/12/1991 71056 Mantoux test 01/12/1991 71057 Electrophoresis, quantitative and qualitative, of serum, urine or other body fluid all collected within a 28 day period, to demonstrate: (a) protein classes; or (b) presence and amount of paraprotein; including the preliminary quantitation of total protein, albumin and globulin - 1 specimen type 01/11/1998 71058 Examination as described in item 71057 of 2 or more specimen types 01/11/1998 71059 Immunofixation or immunoelectrophoresis or isoelectric focusing of:(a) urine for detection of bence jones proteins; or(b) serum, plasma or other body fluid; and characterisation of a paraprotein or cryoglobulin -examination of 1 specimen type (eg. serum, urine or csf) 01/07/2011 71059 Electrophoresis and immunofixation or immuno electrophoresis or isoelectric focussing of: (a) urine for detection of Bence Jones proteins; and (b) serum, plasma or other body fluid; and characterisation, if detected, of a paraprotein or cryoglobulin not previously characterised - examination of 1 specimen type (eg. serum, urine or CSF) 01/11/1998 71059 Electrophoresis and immunofixation or immunoelectrophoresis or isoelectric focussing of: (a) urine for detection of Bence Jones proteins; or (b) serum, plasma or other body fluid; and characterisation, if detected, of a paraprotein or cryoglobulin not previously characterised - examination of 1 specimen type (eg. serum, urine or CSF) 01/11/2000 71060 Examination as described in item 71059 of 2 or more specimen types 01/11/1998 71061 Immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation, of serum, urine or other body fluid, and characterisation of, a paraprotein or cryoglobulin not previously characterised, including a service described in 1 or both of items 66213 and 66215 (if perfromed) - 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 71061 Examination for, and characterisation of, a paraprotein or cryoglobulin not previously characterised on serum, urine or other body fluid by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation - 1 or more procedures 01/09/1992 71062 Electrophoresis and immunofixation or immunoelectrophoresis or isoelectric focussing of CSF for the detection of oligoclonal bands and including if required electrophoresis of the patient's serum for comparison purposes - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 71063 Examination for, and characterisation of, a paraprotein not previously characterised, by immunoelectrophoresis or immunofixation on serum and urine collected concurrently - 2 or more procedures 01/09/1992 71064 Detection and quantitation of cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 71065 Examination of CSF and serum concurrently collected for the presence of oligoclonal proteins - 2 or more tests 01/07/1994 71065 Examination of CSF and serum concurrently for the presence of oligoclonal proteins - 2 or more procedures 01/09/1992 71066 Quantitation of total immunoglobulin a by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 01/11/2002 71067 Quantitation of total immunoglobulins A, G, M or D by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 01/07/1994 71067 Immunoglobulins A, G, M or D, quantitative estimation by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 estimation 01/09/1992 71068 Quantitation of total immunoglobulin g by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 01/11/2002 71069 2 tests described in item 71067 01/07/1994 71069 2 estimations specified in item 71067 01/09/1992 71069 2 tests described in items 71066, 71068, 71072 or 71074 01/11/2002 71071 3 or more tests described in item 71067 01/07/1994 71071 3 or more estimations specified in item 71067 01/09/1992 71071 3 or more tests described in items 71066, 71068, 71072 or 71074 01/11/2002 71072 Quantitation of total immunoglobulin m by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 01/11/2002 71073 Quantitation of all 4 immunoglobulin G subclasses 01/05/2005 71073 Quantitation of all 4 immunoglobulin G subclasses, with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12-month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71073 Immunoglobulin G subclasses, quantitative estimation of all 4 subclasses with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71073 Quantitation of all 4 immunoglobulin G subclasses - each patient episode 01/11/1997 71074 Quantitation of total immunoglobulin d by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 01/11/2002 71075 Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total), 1 test. To a maximum of 2 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71075 Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total), 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 71075 Quantitation of immunoglobulin E (total), with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71075 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71076 A test described in item 71073 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 71077 Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total) in the follow up of a patient with proven immunoglobulin-e-secreting myeloma, proven congenital immunodeficiency or proven allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, 1 test. To a maximum of 6 of this item in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71077 Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total) in the follow up of a patient with proven immunoglobulin-e-secreting myeloma, proven congenital immunodeficiency or proven allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 71077 Quantitation of immunoglobulin E (total) in the follow up of a patient with proven immunoglobulin-E-secreting myeloma, proven congenital immunodeficiency or proven allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, with a maximum of 6 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71077 Immunoglobulin E (total), quantitative estimation in the follow up of a patient with proven immunoglobulin E secreting myeloma, proven congenital immunodeficiency or proven allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, with a maximum of 6 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71079 Detection of specific immunoglobulin g or e antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 4 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71079 Detection of specific immunoglobulin G or E antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, 1 test (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 71079 Detection of specific immunoglobulin G or E antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, with a maximum of 4 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71079 Estimation of specific immunoglobulin G or E antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, with a maximum of 4 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71079 Detection of specific immunoglobulin e antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, 1 test (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2007 71081 Quantitation of total haemolytic complement 01/07/1994 71081 Total haemolytic complement, quantitative estimation 01/09/1992 71083 Quantitation of complement components C3 and C4 or properdin factor B - 1 test 01/07/1994 71083 Complement components C3, C4 or properdin factor B, quantitative estimation - 1 estimation 01/09/1992 71085 2 tests described in item 71083 01/07/1994 71085 2 estimations specified in item 71083 01/09/1992 71087 3 or more tests described in item 71083 01/07/1994 71087 3 or more estimations specified in item 71083 01/09/1992 71089 Quantitation of complement components or breakdown products of complement proteins not elsewhere described in an item in this Schedule - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71089 Quantitation of complement components or breakdown products of complement proteins not elsewhere described in an item in this Schedule - 1 test 01/07/1994 71089 Complement components or breakdown products of complement proteins not elsewhere specified in an item in this Schedule, quantitative estimation - 1 estimation 01/09/1992 71090 A test described in item 71089, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 71091 2 tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71091 2 tests described in item 71089 01/07/1994 71091 2 estimations specified in item 71089 01/09/1992 71092 Tests described in item 71089, other than that described in 71090, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 71093 3 or more tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71093 3 or more tests described in item 71089 01/07/1994 71093 3 or more estimations specified in item 71089 01/09/1992 71095 Quantitation of serum or plasma eosinophil cationic protein, or both, to a maximum of 3 assays in 1 year, for monitoring the response to therapy in corticosteroid treated asthma, in a child aged less than 12 years 01/11/1997 71096 A test described in item 71095 if rendered by a receiving APP, (Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 71097 Antinuclear antibodies, detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required 01/09/1992 71099 Double-stranded DNA antibodies - quantitation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method 01/07/1994 71099 Double-stranded DNA antibodies, quantitative estimation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method 01/09/1992 71101 Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens, detection in serum or other body fluids 01/09/1992 71103 Characterisation of an antibody detected in a service described in item 71101 (including that service) 01/07/1994 71103 Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens, characterisation after a positive result is obtained by a service specified in item 71101, including that service 01/09/1992 71105 Rheumatoid factor, detection by any technique 01/09/1992 71106 Rheumatoid factor - detection by any technique in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required 01/07/1994 71107 Quantitation of rheumatoid factor if detected, during a service specified in item 71105, including that service 01/09/1992 71109 Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, cardiolipin, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody 01/07/1994 71109 Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, cardiolipin, glomerular basement membrane, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, neutrophil cytoplasm, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome, thyroid stimulating hormone receptor), qualitative or quantitative - estimation of 1 antibody 01/09/1992 71113 Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71109 01/07/1994 71113 Estimation of 2 antibodies specified in item 71109 01/09/1992 71115 Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71109 01/07/1994 71115 Estimation of 3 antibodies specified in item 71109 01/09/1992 71117 Detection of 4 antibodies described in item 71109 01/07/1994 71117 Estimation of 4 antibodies specified in item 71109 01/09/1992 71117 Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71109 01/11/2001 71119 Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody 01/07/1994 71119 Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in an item in this Schedule, qualitative or quantitative - estimation of 1 antibody 01/09/1992 71121 Detection of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119 01/07/1994 71121 Estimation of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119 01/09/1992 71123 Detection of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119 01/07/1994 71123 Estimation of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119 01/09/1992 71125 Detection of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119 01/07/1994 71125 Estimation of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119 01/09/1992 71127 Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens; or (b) proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens; or (c) estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions; including a test described in item 65066 or 65070 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71127 Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens; or (b) proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens; or (c) estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions; including a test described in item 65066 or 65070 (if performed), with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71127 Functional tests for lymphocytes - estimation of proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens, estimation of proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens or estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions, other than quantitation by microscopy - including a test specified in item 65005, with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71129 2 tests described in item 71127 01/07/1994 71129 2 estimations specified in item 71127 01/09/1992 71131 3 or more tests described in item 71127 01/07/1994 71131 3 or more estimations specified in item 71127 01/09/1992 71133 Investigation of recurrent infection by qualitative assessment for the presence of defects in oxidative pathways in neutrophils by the nitroblue tetrazolium (nbt) reduction test 01/11/2002 71134 Investigation of recurrent infection by quantitative assessment of oxidative pathways by flow cytometric techniques, including a test described in 71133 (if performed) 01/11/2002 71135 Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in items 65066, 65070, 71133 or 71134 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71135 Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in item 65066 or 65070 (other than nitroblue tetrazolium reduction slide test), with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71135 Determination of neutrophil function - comprising at least 2 of neutrophil chemotaxis, neutrophil phagocytosis, neutrophil oxidative metabolism, neutrophil bactericidal activity - including any test specified in item 65005 (other than nitroblue tetrazolium reduction slide test), with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71135 Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in items 65066, 65070, 71133 or 71134 (if performed), with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/11/2002 71137 Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 71137 Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode 01/07/1994 71137 Determination of cell mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, with a maximum of 2 patient episodes in any 12 month period - each patient episode 01/09/1992 71139 Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations, including a total lymphocyte count or total leucocyte count by any method, on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/05/2004 71139 Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations, including a total lymphocyte count by any method, on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/07/1994 71139 Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/09/1992 71141 Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more disaggregated tissue specimens 01/09/1992 71143 Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or both of items 71139 and 71141 (if performed), on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue 01/07/1994 71143 Characterisation (not monitoring) of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations in an immunological or haematological malignancy, including any service specified in 1 or more of items 71139 or 71141, on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue 01/09/1992 71143 Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or both of items 71139 and 71141 (if performed), on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue 01/11/1999 71145 Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 and 71143 (if performed), on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/07/1994 71145 Characterisation (not monitoring) of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations in an immunological or haematological malignancy, including any service specified in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 or 71143, on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/09/1992 71145 Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 and 71143 (if performed), on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid 01/11/1999 71146 Enumeration of cd34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, including a total white cell count 01/05/2004 71146 Enumeration of cd34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, including a total white cell count on the pherisis collection 01/05/2006 71147 HLA-B27 typing (Item is subject to rule 27) 01/05/2007 71147 HLA-B27 typing 01/09/1992 71148 A test described in item 71147 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18 and 27) 01/05/2007 71149 Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), including (if performed) a service described in item 71147 01/07/1994 71149 Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), including any service specified in item 71147 01/09/1992 71151 Tissue typing for HLA-DR, HLA-DP and HLA-DQ Class II antigens (including any separation of leucocytes) - phenotyping or genotyping of 2 or more antigens 01/09/1992 71153 Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody immunofluorescence (anca test), antineutrophil proteinase 3 antibody (pr-3 anca test), antimyeloperoxidase antibody (mpo anca test) or antiglomerular basement membrane antibody (gbm test) - detection of 1 antibody (item is subject to rule 23) 01/05/2001 71153 Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody immunofluorescence (anca test), antineutrophil proteinase 3 antibody (pr-3 anca test), antimyeloperoxidase antibody (mpo anca test) or antiglomerular basement membrane antibody (gbm test) - detection of 1 antibody (item is subject to rule 6 and 23) 01/05/2007 71154 A test described in item 71153, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test.(Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23) 01/05/2007 71155 Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 23) 01/05/2001 71155 Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 6 and 23) 01/05/2007 71156 Tests described in item 71153, other than that described in 71154, if rendered by a receiving APP each test to a maximum of 3 tests(Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23) 01/05/2007 71157 Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 23) 01/05/2001 71157 Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 6 and 23) 01/05/2007 71159 Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 23) 01/05/2001 71159 Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23) 01/05/2007 71160 Detection of antibodies for the monitoring of established coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndromes, including: Iga antibody to gliadin; or Igg antibody to gliadin; or Antibody to endomysium; or Antibody to tissue transglutaminase; or Iga antibody to tissue transglutaminase; or Igg antibody to tissue transglutaminase one test 01/11/2002 71161 Two or more tests described in 71160 for the monitoring of established coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndrome 01/11/2002 71162 Three or more tests described in 71160 for the diagnosis of coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndrome. To a maximum of 2 patient episodes in a 12 month period - each patient episode (Item subject to rule 24) 01/11/2002 71163 Detection of one of the following antibodies (of 1 or more class or isotype) in the assessment or diagnosis of coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndromes and including a service described in item 71066 (if performed): a) Antibodies to gliadin; or b) Antibodies to endomysium; or c) Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase; - 1 test 01/11/2003 71164 Two or more tests described in 71163 and including a service described in 71066 (if performed) 01/11/2003 71165 Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, cardiolipin, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71165 Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/11/2007 71166 Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71167 Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71168 Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6) 01/05/2007 71169 A test described in item 71165, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP 1 test(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 71170 Tests described in item 71165, other than that described in 71169, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests(Item is subject to rule 6 and 18) 01/05/2007 71180 Antibody to cardiolipin or beta-2 glycoprotein i detection, including quantitation if required; one antibody specificity (igg or igm) 01/11/2007 71183 Detection of two antibodies described in item 71180 01/11/2007 71186 Detection of three or more antibodies described in item 71180 01/11/2007 71189 Detection of specific igg antibodies to 1 or more respiratory disease allergens not elsewhere specified. 01/11/2007 71192 2 items described in item 71189. 01/11/2007 71195 3 or more items described in item 71189. 01/11/2007 71198 Estimation of serum tryptase for the evaluation of unexplained acute hypotension or suspected anaphylactic event, assessment of risk in stinging insect anaphylaxis, exclusion of mastocytosis, monitoring of known mastocytosis. 01/11/2007 71200 Detection and quantitation, if present, of free kappa and lambda light chains in serum for the diagnosis or monitoring of amyloidosis, myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasias. 01/05/2009 71200 Detection and quantitation, if present, of free kappa or lambda light chains in serum for the diagnosis or monitoring of amyloidosis, myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasias. 01/11/2007 71203 Determination of hlab5701 status by flow cytometry or cytotoxity assay prior to the initiation of abacavir therapy including item 73323 if performed. 01/11/2007 72801 Examination of biopsy material (gross and microscopic) including all tissue processing, staining and except as provided for in 72805 and 72807 - all professional opinions 01/07/1994 72801 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions 01/12/1991 72802 Histopathology examination of biopsy material including all tissue processing, staining and professional opinion or opinions 01/12/1991 72803 Intraoperative frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other tissue pathology service in Group P5 01/07/1994 72803 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72804 Immediate frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material, including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72805 Immunohistochemical staining of biopsy material by 1 or more labelled antibody techniques (including immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase) and including any other tissue pathology service in Group P5 01/07/1994 72805 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by 1 or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72806 Immunohistochemical investigation of biopsy material by one or more of immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72807 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other tissue pathology service in Group P5 01/07/1994 72807 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72808 Electron microscopy of biopsy material including any other histopathology examination 01/12/1991 72813 Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72816 Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72817 Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2002 72817 Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72818 Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2002 72823 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72824 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72825 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2002 72825 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72826 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 or more separately identified specimens (item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2002 72826 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 to 11 separately identified specimens (item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72827 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions – 12 to 17 separately identified specimens(item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72828 Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions – 18 or more separately identified specimens(item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72830 Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72836 Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72838 Examination of complexicity level 7 biopsy material with multiple tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens.(item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2007 72844 Enzyme histochemistry of skeletal muscle for investigation of primary degenerative or metabolic muscle diseases or of muscle abnormalities secondary to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system - 1 or more tests 01/11/1998 72846 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) except those listed in 72848 01/11/2003 72846 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72847 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 72847 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72847 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72848 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-b2 (her2) (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 72849 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen – 7-10 antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72850 Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen – 11 or more antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2008 72851 Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72852 Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 20/03/1997 72855 Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2001 72855 Intraoperative frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 14) 20/03/1997 72856 Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2001 72856 Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 72856 Intraoperative frozen section diagnosis of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 14) 20/03/1997 72857 Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 72858 A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require no more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management. 01/11/2015 72859 A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management. 01/11/2015 73043 Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 73043 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, nipple discharge, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more examinations 01/12/1991 73044 Cytological examination including serial examinations of smears from skin, nipple discharge, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes one or more examinations 01/12/1991 73045 Cytological examination, other than an examination mentioned in item 73053, for malignancy, including serial examinations and histological services performed on the resulting specimens from washings or brushings from sites not specified in item 73043, or performed on a single specimen of sputum or urine or on 1 or more specimens of other body fluids - 1 or more examinations 01/03/1992 73045 Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examination mentioned in item 73053); and including any Group P5 service, if performed on: (a) specimens resulting from washings or brushings from sites not specified in item 73043; or (b) a single specimen of sputum or urine; or (c) 1 or more specimens of other body fluids; 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 73045 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, sputum (single specimen), urine (single specimen), washings or brushings not specified in item 73043 and any histopathological service performed on that cytology specimen one or more examinations 01/12/1991 73046 Cytological examination including serial examinations for malignant cells of body fluids, sputum (single specimen), urine (single specimen), washings or brushings not specified in item 73043/73044 and any histopathological service performed on that cytology specimen one or more examinations 01/12/1991 73047 Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells 01/07/1994 73047 Cytological examination including examination of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells 01/12/1991 73048 Cytological examination including examination of a series of three sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells 01/12/1991 73049 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 1 identified site 01/05/2009 73049 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues 01/07/1994 73049 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues 01/12/1991 73050 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues 01/12/1991 73051 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if: (a) the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist; or (b) a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance 01/07/1994 73051 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist:(a) performs the aspiration; or(b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance 01/07/2011 73051 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist; or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance 01/12/1991 73052 Cytological examination of material obtained from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues where the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist; or where a recognised pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance 01/12/1991 73053 Cytology of smears from cervix: (a) for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia; or (b) due to an unsatisfactory smear taken in the circumstances defined in para (a) above; each examination 01/07/1994 73053 "Cytology of a smear from cervix where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist - each examination (a) for the detection of precancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia, or (b) if a further specimen is taken due to an unsatisfactory smear taken for the purposes of paragraph (a) or (c) if there is inadequate information provided to use item 73055;" 01/11/2001 73053 Routine cytological examination of smears from cervix for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia and smears repeated due to an unsatisfactory routine smear - each examination 01/12/1991 73053 Cytology of smears from cervix: (a) for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia; or (b) due to an unsatisfactory smear taken in the circumstances defined in para (a) above; or (c) if there is inadequate information provided to use item 73055; each examination 20/03/1997 73054 Routine cytological examination of smears from the cervix for detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia and smears repeated due to an unsatisfactory routine smear - each examination 01/12/1991 73055 Cytology not associated with item 73053, of smears from cervix in association with: (a) the management of previously detected abnormalities including precancerous or cancerous conditions; or (b) the investigation of women with symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia; each test 01/07/1994 73055 "Cytology of a smear from cervix, not associated with item 73053, where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist - each test (a) for the management of previously detected abnormalities including precancerous or cancerous conditions; or (b) for the investigation of women with symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia;" 01/11/2001 73055 Cytological examination of smears from cervix in association with the management of previously detected abnormalities including precancerous or cancerous conditions, or the investigation of women with symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia, not associated with item 73053 -each examination 01/12/1991 73056 Cytological examination of smears from cervix in association with the management of previously detected abnormalities including pre-cancerous or cancerous conditions, or the investigation of women with symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia, not associated with Item 73054 - each examination 01/12/1991 73057 Cytology of smears from vagina, not associated with item 73053 or 73055 nor to monitor hormone replacement therapy - each test 01/07/1994 73057 Cytology of smears from vagina, not associated with item 73053 or 73055 and not to monitor hormone replacement therapy, where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist - each test 01/11/2001 73057 Cytological examination of smears from vagina, not associated with items 73053 or 73055 - each examination 01/12/1991 73058 Cytological examination of smears from vagina, not associated with Items 73054 or 73056 - each examination 01/12/1991 73059 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061(item is subject to rule 13) 01/01/2014 73059 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73062 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/05/2009 73059 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062 and 73063 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061(item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 73059 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies 01/11/1997 73059 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 73060 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies(item is subject to rule 13) 01/01/2014 73060 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73062 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/05/2009 73060 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062 and 73063 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies(item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 73060 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 or more antibodies 01/11/1997 73060 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 73061 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-b2 (her2)(item is subject to rule 13) 01/01/2014 73061 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73062 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/05/2009 73061 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062 and 73063 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-b2 (her2)(item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 73061 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13) 01/11/2003 73062 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues – 2 or more separately identified sites. 01/05/2009 73063 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues, where an employee of the apa also attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy. 01/05/2009 73063 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues, if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy 01/07/2011 73064 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen – 7 to 10 antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/01/2014 73064 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73062 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen – 7 to 10 antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/05/2009 73064 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062 and 73063 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen – 7 to 10 antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 73065 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/01/2014 73065 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73062 and 73051 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/05/2009 73065 Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062 and 73063 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (item is subject to rule 13) 01/07/2009 73066 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist:(a) performs the aspiration; or(b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance 01/07/2011 73067 Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy 01/07/2011 73281 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of 1 or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 73282 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of one or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid excluding blood one or more estimations 01/12/1991 73283 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood 01/12/1991 73284 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count and karyotyping of blood 01/12/1991 73285 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile Xsite determination 1 or more identifications 01/12/1991 73286 Chromosome identification by banding techniques (using fluorescein, Giemsa, or centromere staining or high resolution analysis); or by fragile Xsite determination one or more identifications 01/12/1991 73287 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques of 1 or more of any tissue or fluid except blood - 1 or more tests 01/05/2003 73287 The study of the whole of every chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, performed on 1 or more of any tissue or fluid except blood (including a service mentioned in item 73293, if performed) - 1 or more tests 01/05/2010 73287 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques or by fragile X-site determination of 1 or more of amniotic fluid, bone marrow, skin and any other tissue or fluid except blood - 1 or more estimations 01/07/1993 73287 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques or fragile X-site determination of 1 or more of any tissue or fluid except blood - 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 73287 Chromosome studies, (karyotype), by cytogenetic or other comparable techniques, of 1 or more of any tissue or fluid except blood - 1 or more tests 01/11/2008 73289 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques of blood - 1 or more tests 01/05/2003 73289 The study of the whole of every chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, performed on blood (including a service mentioned in item 73293, if performed) - 1 or more tests 01/05/2010 73289 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques or by fragile X-site determination of blood - 1 or more estimations 01/07/1993 73289 Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques or fragile X-site determination of blood - 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 73289 Chromosome studies, (karyotype), by cytogenetic or other comparable techniques of blood - 1 or more tests 01/11/2008 73290 The study of the whole of each chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, performed on blood or bone marrow, in the diagnosis and monitoringof haematological malignancy (including a service in items 73287 or 73289, if performed). - 1 or more tests. 01/05/2010 73291 Analysis of one or more chromosome regions for specific constitutional genetic abnormalities of blood or fresh tissue ina) diagnostic studies of a person with developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, or at least two congenital abnormalities, in whom cytogenetic studies (item 73287 or 73289) are either normal or have not been performed; orb) studies of a relative for an abnormality previously identified in such an affected person.– 1 or more tests. 01/05/2010 73292 Analysis of chromosomes by genome-wide micro-array including targeted assessment of specific regions for constitutional genetic abnormalities in diagnostic studies of a person with developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, or at least two congenital abnormalities (including a service in items 73287, 73289 or 73291, if performed)– 1 or more tests. 01/05/2010 73293 Analysis of one or more regions on all chromosomes for specific constitutional genetic abnormalities of fresh tissue in diagnostic studies of the products of conception, including exclusion of maternal cell contamination. – 1 or more tests. 01/05/2010 73294 Analysis of the pmp22 gene for constitutional genetic abnormalities causing peripheral neuropathy, either as:a) diagnostic studies of an affected person; orb) studies of a relative for an abnormality previously identified in an affected person– 1 or more tests. 01/05/2010 73300 Detection of genetic mutation of the FMR1 gene by nucleic acid amplification (NAA) where: (a) the patient exhibits the specific clinical features of fragile X (A) syndrome, including intellectual disabilities; or (b) the patient has a first or second degree relative with a fragile X (A) mutation 1 or more tests 01/05/2003 73300 Detection of mutation of the fmr1 gene where:(a) the patient exhibits intellectual disability, ataxia, neurodegeneration, or premature ovarian failure consistent with an fmr1 mutation; or(b) the patient has a relative with a fmri mutation 1 or more tests 01/05/2009 73300 Detection of genetic mutation of the FMR1 gene by nucleic acid amplification (NAA) where: (a) the patient exhibits one or more of the clinical features of fragile X (A) syndrome, including intellectual disabilities; or (b) the patient has a relative with a fragile X (A) mutation 1 or more tests 01/11/2003 73300 Detection of mutation of the FMR1 gene where: (a) the patient exhibits one or more of the clinical features of fragile X (A) syndrome, including intellectual disabilities; or (b) the patient has a relative with a fragile X (A) mutation 1 or more tests 01/11/2008 73305 Detection of genetic mutation of the fmr1 gene by Southern Blot where the results in item 73300 are inconclusive 01/05/2003 73305 Detection of mutation of the fmr1 gene by Southern Blot analysis where the results in item 73300 are inconclusive 01/11/2008 73308 Characterisation of the genotype of a patient for Factor v Leiden gene mutation, or detection of the other relevant mutations in the investigation of proven venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism - 1 or more tests 01/05/2006 73309 A test described in item 73308, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 73311 Characterisation of the genotype of a person who is a first degree relative of a person who has proven to have 1 or more abnormal genotypes under item 73308 - 1 or more tests 01/05/2006 73312 A test described in item 73311, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2007 73314 Characterisation of gene rearrangement by nucleic acid amplification in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with laboratory evidence of: (a) acute myeloid leukaemia; or (b) acute promyelocytic leukaemia; or (c) acute lymphoid leukaemia; or (d) chronic myeloid leukaemia; each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 01/05/2006 73314 Characterisation of gene rearrangement or the identification of mutations within a known gene rearrangement, in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with laboratory evidence of:(a) acute myeloid leukaemia; or(b) acute promyelocytic leukaemia; or (c) acute lymphoid leukaemia; or (d) chronic myeloid leukaemia; 01/05/2009 73314 Characterisation of gene rearrangement or the identification of mutations within a known gene rearrangement, in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with laboratory evidence of:(a) acute myeloid leukaemia; or(b) acute promyelocytic leukaemia; or (c) acute lymphoid leukaemia; or (d) chronic myeloid leukaemia;(item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2008 73315 A test described in item 73314, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18 and 25) 01/05/2007 73315 A test described in item 73314, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18) 01/05/2009 73317 Detection of the c282y genetic mutation of the hfe gene and, if performed, detection of other mutations for haemochromatosis where: (a) the patient has an elevated transferrin saturation or elevated serum ferritin on testing of repeated specimens; or (b) the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis; or (c) the patient has a first degree relative with homozygosity for the c282y genetic mutation, or with compound heterozygosity for recognised genetic mutations for haemochromatosis (Item is subject to rule 20) 01/05/2006 73318 A test described in item 73317, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests(Item is subject to rule 18 and 20) 01/05/2007 73320 Detection of HLA-B27 by nucleic acid amplification 01/05/2006 73320 Detection of hla-b27 by nucleic acid amplification includes a service described in 71147 unless the service in item 73320 is rendered as a pathologist determinable service. (Item is subject to rule 27) 01/11/2006 73321 A test described in item 73320, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests.(Item is subject to rule 18 and 27) 01/05/2007 73323 Determination of hlab5701 status by molecular techniques or cytotoxity assay prior to the initiation of abacavir therapy including item 71203 if performed. 01/11/2007 73323 Determination of hlab5701 status by molecular techniques prior to the initiation of abacavir therapy including item 71203 if performed. 01/11/2008 73324 A test described in item 73323 if rendered by a receiving app1 or more tests(item is subject to rule 18) 01/11/2008 73325 Characterisation of mutations in:(a) the jak2 gene; or (b) the mpl gene; or(c) both genes;in the diagnostic work-up, by, or on behalf of, the specialist or consultant physician, of a patient with clinical and laboratory evidence of:a) polycythaemia vera; orb) essential thrombocythaemia;1 or more tests 01/07/2011 73326 Characterisation of the gene rearrangement fip1l1-pdgfra in the diagnostic work-up and management of a patient with laboratory evidence of:a) mast cell disease; orb) idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome; orc) chronic eosinophilic leukaemia; 1 or more tests 01/07/2011 73327 Detection of genetic polymorphisms in the thiopurine s-methyltransferase gene for the prevention of dose-related toxicity during treatment with thiopurine drugs; including (if performed) any service described in item 65075. 1 or more tests 01/07/2011 73328 A test of tumour tissue from a patient with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician to determine if the requirements relating to epidermal growth factor receptor (egfr) gene status for access to gefitinib under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) are fulfilled. 01/05/2012 73330 A test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician to determine if the requirements relating to kirsten ras (kras) gene mutation status for access to cetuximab under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) are fulfilled. 01/05/2012 73332 An in situ hybridization (ish) test of tumour tissue from a patient with breast cancer (other than in the neoadjuvant setting) requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician to determine if the requirements relating to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her2) gene mutation status for access to trastuzumab under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) or the herceptin program are fulfilled. 01/05/2012 73332 An in situ hybridization (ish) test of tumour tissue from a patient with breast cancer requested by, or on the advice of, a specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient to determine if the requirements relating to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her2) gene amplification for access to trastuzumab under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) or the herceptin program are fulfilled. 01/12/2012 73333 Detection of germline mutations of the von hippel-lindau (vhl) gene:in a patient who has a clinical diagnosis of vhl syndrome and:a family history of vhl syndrome and one of the following: haemangioblastoma (retinal or central nervous system); phaeochromocytoma; renal cell carcinoma; or2 or more haemangioblastomas; orone haemangioblastoma and a tumour or a cyst of: the adrenal gland; or the kidney; orthe pancreas; or the epididymis; or a broad ligament (other than epididymal and single renal cysts, which are common in the general population); orin a patient presenting with one or more of the following clinical features suggestive of vhl syndrome: (i) haemangioblastomas of the brain, spinal cord, or retina; (ii) phaeochromocytoma; (iii) functional extra-adrenal paraganglioma 01/11/2012 73334 Detection of germline mutations of the von hippel-lindau (vhl) gene in biological relatives of a patient with a known mutation in the vhl gene 01/11/2012 73335 Detection of somatic mutations of the von hippel-lindau (vhl) gene in a patient with: 2 or more tumours comprising: 2 or more haemangioblastomas, or one haemangioblastoma and a tumour of:the adrenal gland; orthe kidney; orthe pancreas; orthe epididymis; and no germline mutations of the vhl gene identified by genetic testing 01/11/2012 73336 A test of tumour tissue from a patient with unresectable stage iii or stage iv metastatic cutaneous melanoma, requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician, to determine if the requirements relating to BRAF v600 mutation status for access to dabrafenib under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are fulfilled. 01/12/2013 73337 A test of tumour tissue from a patient diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, shown to have non-squamous histology or histology not otherwise specified, requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician, to determine if the requirements relating to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene status for access to erlotinib or gefitinib under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) are fulfilled. 01/01/2014 73338 A test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer (stage IV), requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to determine if the requirements relating to rat sarcoma oncogene (RAS) gene mutation status for access to cetuximab or panitumumab under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are fulfilled, if:(a) the test is conducted for all clinically relevant mutations on KRAS exons 2, 3 and 4 and NRAS exons 2, 3, and 4; or (b) a RAS mutation is found. 01/01/2015 73338 A test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or consultant physician to determine if the requirements relating to kirsten ras (kras) gene mutation status for access to cetuximab or panitumumab under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) are fulfilled. 01/04/2014 73339 Detection of germline mutations in the RET gene in patients with a suspected clinical diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) requested by a specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient.one test. (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2014 73340 Detection of a known mutation in the RET gene in an asymptomatic relative of a patient with a documented pathogenic germline RET mutation requested by a specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient.one test. (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/11/2014 73341 Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) test of tumour tissue from a patient with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, which is of non-squamous histology or histology not otherwise specified, with documented evidence of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) immunoreactivity by immunohistochemical (IHC) examination giving a staining intensity score > 0, and with documented absence of activating mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene, requested by a specialist or consultant physician to determine if requirements relating to ALK gene rearrangement status for access to crizotinib under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) are fulfilled. 01/07/2015 73342 An in situ hybridisation (ISH) test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction, with documented evidence of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpression by immunohistochemical (IHC) examination giving a staining intensity score of 2+ or 3+ on the same tumour tissue sample, requested by, or on the advice of, a specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient to determine if the requirements relating to HER2 gene amplification for access to trastuzumab under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme are fulfilled. 01/01/2016 73521 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test) 01/12/1991 73522 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa (Huhner's test) 01/12/1991 73523 Semen examination (other than post-vasectomy semen examination), including: (a) measurement of volume, sperm count and motility; and (b) examination of stained preparations; and (c) morphology; and (if performed) (d) differential count and 1 or more chemical tests; 1 of this item to a maximum of 4 in a 12 month period 01/05/2005 73523 Semen examination (other than post-vasectomy semen examination), including: (a) measurement of volume, sperm count and motility; and (b) examination of stained preparations; and (c) morphology; and (if performed) (d) differential count and 1 or more chemical tests; (Item is subject to rule 25) 01/05/2007 73523 Semen examination (other than post-vasectomy semen examination), including: (a) measurement of volume, sperm count and motility; and (b) examination of stained preparations; and (c) morphology; and (if performed) (d) differential count and 1 or more chemical tests; with a a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 month period - each episode 01/07/1994 73523 Semen examination (excluding post vasectomy semen examination), involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and 1 or more chemical tests, with a maximum of 4 examinations in any 12 month period 01/12/1991 73524 Semen examination, involving measurement of volume, sperm count, motility, examination of stained preparations, morphology, and, if performed, differential count and one or more chemical tests, with a maximum of four examinations in any twelve month period 01/12/1991 73525 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability 1 or more tests 01/12/1991 73526 Sperm antibodies, sperm penetrating ability one or more tests 01/12/1991 73527 Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg) - detection in serum or urine by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of pregnancy - 1 or more tests 01/05/2002 73527 Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) - detection in serum or urine by 1 or more methods, including serial dilution (if performed) for diagnosis of pregnancy 1 or more tests 01/07/1994 73527 Chorionic gonadotrophin (betaHCG), qualitative estimation in serum or urine by 1 or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy 1 or more estimations 01/12/1991 73528 Chorionic gonadotrophin (beta HCG), qualitative estimation in serum or urine by one or more methods, including serial dilution if performed, for diagnosis of pregnancy one or more estimations 01/12/1991 73529 Chorionic gonadotrophin (betaHCG), quantitation in serum by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG secreting neoplasm, or threatened abortion, or follow up of abortion or diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, including any services performed in 73527 - 1 test 01/07/1994 73529 Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), quantitation in serum by 1 or more methods (except by latex, membrane, strip or other pregnancy test kit) for diagnosis of threatened abortion, or follow up of abortion or diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, including any services performed in 73527 - 1 test 01/11/1995 73529 Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), quantitation in serum by 1 or more methods (except by latex, membrane, strip or other pregnancy test kit) for diagnosis of threatened abortion, or follow up of abortion or diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, including any services performed in item 73527 - 1 test 01/11/1999 73529 Chorionic gonadotrophin (betaHCG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow up of abortion 01/12/1991 73530 Chorionic gonadotrophin (betaHCG), qualitative (if performed) and quantitative estimation in serum by one or more methods for diagnosis of hydatidiform mole, HCG secreting neoplasm, threatened abortion or follow up of abortion 01/12/1991 73801 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa 01/07/1994 73801 Seminal examination for presence of spermatozoa 01/12/1991 73802 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count), haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count 1 procedure 01/07/1993 73802 Leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count), haemoglobin, haematocrit or erythrocyte count - 1 test 01/07/1994 73802 Blood count consisting of leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count) or any or all of haemoglobin estimation, haematocrit estimation or erythrocyte count 1 procedure 01/12/1991 73803 2 tests described in item 73802 01/07/1994 73803 2 procedures specified in item 73802 01/12/1991 73804 3 or more tests described in item 73802 01/07/1994 73804 3 or more procedures specified in item 73802 01/12/1991 73805 Urine - microscopical examination of, or catalase test for, bacteria and cells, whether stained or not 01/07/1993 73805 Microscopy of urine, whether stained or not, or catalase test 01/07/1994 73805 Microscopical examination of urine 01/12/1991 73806 Pregnancy test by 1 or more immunochemical methods 01/12/1991 73807 Microscopical examination of wet film other than urine, including any relevant stain 01/07/1993 73807 Microscopy for wet film other than urine, including any relevant stain 01/07/1994 73807 Microscopical examination of wet film other than urine 01/12/1991 73808 Microscopical examination of Gram stained film, including any examination specified in items 73805 and 73807 01/07/1993 73808 Microscopy of Gram-stained film, including (if performed) a service described in item 73805 or 73807 01/07/1994 73808 Microscopical examination of gram stained film 01/12/1991 73809 Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method 01/12/1991 73810 Microscopy for fungi in skin, hair or nails - 1 or more sites 01/07/1994 73810 Microscopical examination screening for fungi in skin, hair or nails 1 or more sites 01/12/1991 73811 Mantoux test 01/12/1991 73815 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes- each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period - where: (a) the health service is provided in a designated general practice participating in Poct trials; and (b) the service is rendered as part of a consultation; and (c) the general practitioner participating in the Poct trial will make available any information as requested by the hic for audit purposes. 01/05/2003 73818 Quantitation of fasting hdl cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients undergoing lipid lowering therapy - each episode to a maximum of 4 episodes in a 12 month period - where: (a) the health service is provided in a designated general practice participating in Poct trials; and (b) the service is rendered as part of a consultation; and (c) the general practitioner participating in the Poct trial will make available any information as requested by the hic for audit purposes. 01/05/2003 73821 Quantitation of urinary microalbumin as determined by urine albumin excretion on a timed overnight urine sample or urine albumin/creatinine ratio as determined on a first morning urine sample in insulin dependent diabetic patients over 12 years of age and non-insulin dependent diabetic patients under 70 years of age - each test to a maximum of one test in a 12 month period - where: (a) the health service is provided in a designated general practice participating in Poct trials; and (b) the service is rendered as part of a consultation; and (c) the general practitioner participating in the Poct trial will make available any information as requested by the hic for audit purposes. 01/05/2003 73824 Quantitation of urinary microalbumin as determined by urine albumin excretion on a timed overnight urine sample or urine albumin/creatinine ratio as determined on a first morning urine sample in diabeticwith established microalbuminuria - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period - where: (a) the health service is provided in a designated general practice participating in Poct trials; and (b) the service is rendered as part of a consultation; and (c) the general practitioner participating in the Poct trial will make available any information as requested by the hic for audit purposes. 01/05/2003 73827 Determination of inr in patients undergoing anticoagulant therapy - where: (a) the health service is provided in a designated general practice participating in Poct trials; and (b) the service is rendered as part of a consultation; and (c) the general practitioner participating in the Poct trial will make available any information as requested by the hic for audit purposes. 01/05/2003 73828 Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73829 Leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte count), haemoglobin, haematocrit or erythrocyte count by a participating nurse practitioner - 1 test 01/11/2011 73830 2 tests described in item 73829 by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73831 3 or more tests described in item 73829 by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73832 Microscopy of urine, whether stained or not, or catalase test by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73833 Pregnancy test by 1 or more immunochemical methods by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73834 Microscopy for wet film other than urine, including any relevant stain by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73835 Microscopy of gram-stained film, including (if performed) a service described in item 73832 or 73834 by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73836 Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method by a participating nurse practitioner 01/11/2011 73837 Microscopy for fungi in skin, hair or nails by a participating nurse practitioner – 1 or more sites 01/11/2011 73839 Quantitation of HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) performed for the diagnosis of diabetes in asymptomatic patients at high risk - not more than once in a 12 month period. 01/12/2015 73840 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period. 01/01/2006 73840 Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period - where: (a) the health service is provided in a Commonwealth funded aboriginal and Torres strait Islander health and medical service; and (b) the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical service participates in a recognised quality assurance program. 01/12/2000 73844 Quantitation of urinary microalbumin as determined by urine albumin extretion on a timed overnight urine sample or urine albumin/creatinine ratio as determined on a first morning urine sample in the management of established diabetes. 01/01/2006 73899 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of a service described in item 72858 or 72859 in circumstances other than those mentioned in item 73900 01/11/2015 73900 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of a service described in item 72858 or 72859 if the service is rendered in a prescribed laboratory. 01/11/2015 73901 Initiation of a patient episode which consists only of a service specified in item 73053, 73055 or 73057 from a person who is not in a recognised hospital or a prescribed laboratory 01/02/1992 73901 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of a service described in item 73053, 73055 or 73057 from a person who is not in a recognised hospital or a prescribed laboratory 01/07/1994 73902 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more servicesdescribed in item 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73904) from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital 01/11/2007 73903 Initiation of a patient episode which consists only of a service specified in item 72801 from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 01/02/1992 73903 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of a service described in item 72801 from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 01/07/1994 73903 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 01/11/2003 73903 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 20/03/1997 73904 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in item 72838 if the person is:(a) a private patient of a recognised hospital; or (b) a private patient of a hospital who receives the service or services from a prescribed laboratory 01/11/2007 73905 Initiation of a patient episode which consists of a service specified in item 72801 from a person who is not an in-patient of a private hospital and not a patient of a recognised hospital 01/02/1992 73905 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of a service described in item 72801 from a person who is not an in-patient of a private hospital and not a patient of a recognised hospital 01/07/1994 73905 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is not an in-patient of a private hospital and not a patient of a recognised hospital 01/11/2003 73905 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is not an in-patient of a private hospital and not a patient of a recognised hospital 20/03/1997 73906 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or moreservices described in item 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73908) from a person who is not a patient of a hospital 01/11/2007 73907 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected in a licensed collection centre other than a temporary licensed collection centre 01/02/1992 73907 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903, 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected in an approved collection centre 01/07/1994 73908 Initiation of a patient episode by a prescribed laboratory that consists of 1 or more services described in item 72838 from a person who is not a patient of a hospital 01/11/2007 73909 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 01/02/1992 73909 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903, 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital 01/07/1994 73910 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903 or 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in the place where the person was residing 20/03/1997 73911 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority, from a person in the place where the person was residing or in a nursing home or institution 01/02/1992 73911 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903, 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in the place where the person was residing or in a nursing home or institution 01/07/1994 73912 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903 or 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in a residential aged care facility or institution 01/11/2000 73912 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903 or 73905 or in Group p9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in a residential aged care home or institution 01/11/2001 73912 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 73901, 73903 or 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in a nursing home or institution 20/03/1997 73913 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905, 73907, 73917 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected from the person by the person 01/02/1992 73913 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in items 73901, 73903, 73905 or 73907 or items in Group P9) if the specimen is collected from the person by the person 01/07/1994 73914 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72827, 72828 and 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73916) from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital 01/11/2007 73915 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected by or on behalf of the treating practitioner 01/02/1992 73915 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in items 73901, 73903 or 73905 or items in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by or on behalf of the treating practitioner 01/07/1994 73916 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72827, 72828 and 72838 if the person is:(a) a private patient of a recognised hospital; or (b) a private patient of a hospital who receives the service or services from a prescribed laboratory 01/11/2008 73917 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service other than a service specified in items 73901, 73903, 73905 and 73801 to 73811 (inclusive) where the specimen is collected in a temporary licensed collection centre 01/02/1992 73918 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or moreservices described in items 72827, 72828 and 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73919) from a person who is not a patient of a hospital 01/11/2008 73919 Initiation of a patient episode by a prescribed laboratory that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72827, 72828 and 72838 from a person who is not a patient of a hospital 01/11/2008 73920 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected in an approved collection centre that the apa operates in the same premises as it operates a category gx or gy pathology laboratory 01/07/2008 73921 Referral of specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority to another approved pathology practitioner of another approved pathology authority or to another approved pathology authority 01/02/1992 73921 Receipt of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority from another approved pathology practitioner of a different approved pathology authority or another approved pathology authority (Item is subject to rules 14, 15 and 16) 01/05/2004 73921 Referral of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority to another approved pathology practitioner of another approved pathology authority or to another approved pathology authority (Item is subject to subrule 11(9)) 01/07/1994 73921 Receipt of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority from another approved pathology practitioner of a different approved pathology authority or another approved pathology authority (Item is subject to subrule 15(9)) 01/07/1995 73921 Receipt of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority from another approved pathology practitioner of a different approved pathology authority or another approved pathology authority (Item is subject to subrule 14(9) and 16(3)) 01/11/1999 73922 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of a service described in item 73053, 73055 or 73057. Unless item 73923 applies 01/05/2007 73922 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of a service described in item 73053, 73055 or 73057 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73923). 01/05/2012 73923 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of a service described in items 73053, 73055 or 73057 from a person who is a private patient in a recognised hospital or the service is rendered by a prescribed laboratory 01/05/2007 73923 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of a service described in items 73053, 73055 or 73057 if: (a) the person who is a private patient in a recognised hospital: or (b) the person receives the service from a prescribed laboratory 01/05/2012 73924 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital. Unless item 73925 applies 01/05/2007 73924 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72827, 72828, 72830, 72836 and 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73925) from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital. 01/05/2012 73925 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is a private patient in a recognised hospital or the service is rendered to a private patient in a hospital by a prescribed laboratory 01/05/2007 73925 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72827, 72828, 72830, 72836 and 72838 if the person is:(a) a private patient of a recognised hospital; or (b) a private patient of a hospital who receives the service or services from a prescribed laboratory. 01/05/2012 73926 Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is not an in-patient of a private hospital. Unless item 73927 applies 01/05/2007 73926 Initiation of a patient episode that consists of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72827, 72828, 72830, 72836 and 72838 (in circumstances other than those described in item 73927) from a person who is not a patient of a hospital. 01/05/2012 73927 Initiation by a prescribed laboratory of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72830 and 72836 from a person who is not a private patient in a recognised hospital nor a patient in a private hospital 01/05/2007 73927 Initiation of a patient episode by a prescribed laboratory that consists of 1 or more services described in items, 72813, 72816, 72817, 72818, 72823, 72824, 72825, 72826, 72827, 72828, 72830, 72836 and 72838 from a person who is not a patient of a hospital. 01/05/2012 73928 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected in an approved collection centre. Unless item 73929 applies 01/05/2007 73928 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected in an approved collection centre. Unless item73920 or 73929 applies 01/07/2008 73929 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner for a prescribed laboratory or by an employee of an approved pathology authority, who conducts a prescribed laboratory, if the specimen is collected in an approved pathology collection centre 01/05/2007 73930 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person who is an in-patient of a hospital other than a recognised hospital. Unless item 73931 applies 01/05/2007 73931 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if:the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner for a prescribed laboratory or by an employee of an approved pathology authority, who conducts a prescribed laboratory, from a person who is a private patient in a hospital or the person is a private patient in a recognised hospital and the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority 01/05/2007 73932 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in the place where the person was residing. Unless item 73933 applies 01/05/2007 73933 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner for a prescribed laboratory or by an employee of an approved pathology authority, who conducts a prescribed laboratory, from a person in the place where the person is residing 01/05/2007 73934 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 and 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or an employee of an approved pathology authority from a person in a residential aged care home or institution. Unless 73935 applies 01/05/2007 73935 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by an approved pathology practitioner or by an employee of an approved pathology authority, who conducts a prescribed laboratory, from a person in a residential aged care home or institution 01/05/2007 73936 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected from the person by the person. 01/05/2007 73937 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or73926), if the specimen is collected from the person by the person and if:the service is performed in a prescribed laboratory or the person is a private patient in a recognised hospital 01/05/2007 73938 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926) if the specimen is collected by or on behalf of the treating practitioner. Unless item 73939 applies 01/05/2007 73939 Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for 1 or more services (other than those services described in items 73922, 73924 or 73926), if the specimen is collected by or on behalf of the treating practitioner and if:the service is performed in a prescribed laboratory orthe person is a private patient in a recognised hospital 01/05/2007 73940 Receipt of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority from another approved pathology practitioner of a different approved pathology authority or another approved pathology authority (Item is subject to rules 14, 15 and 16) 01/05/2007 74990 A pathology service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 74991) 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: and (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 01/02/2004 74991 A pathology service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 74990) 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 day-hospital facility: and (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 (iii) A geographical area included in any of the following SSD spatial units: - Beaudesert Shire Part A - Belconnen - Darwin City - Eastern Outer Melbourne - East Metropolitan - Frankston City - Gosford-Wyong - Greater Geelong City Part A - Gungahlin-Hall - Ipswich City (Part in BSD) - Litchfield Shire - Melton-Wyndham - Mornington Peninsula Shire - Newcastle - North Canberra - Palmerston-East Arm - Pine Rivers Shire - Queanbeyan - South Canberra - South Eastern Outer Melbourne - Southern Adelaide - South West Metropolitan - Thuringowa City Part A - Townsville City Part A - Tuggeranong - Weston Creek-Stromlo (ZA) Woden Valley (ZB) Yarra Ranges Shire Part A; or l the geographical area included in the SLA spatial unit of Palm Island (AC) 01/05/2004 74991 A pathology service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64990) 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: and (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, Perth (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, Perth (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) 01/09/2004 74992 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73920. 01/11/2009 74993 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73922 or 73926. 01/05/2012 74993 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73918, 73922 or 73926. 01/11/2009 74994 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73924. 01/05/2012 74994 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73914 or 73924. 01/11/2009 74995 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73928, 73930 or 73936. 01/11/2009 74995 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73899, 73900, 73928, 73930 or 73936. 01/11/2015 74996 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73932 or 73940. 01/11/2009 74997 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73934. 01/11/2009 74998 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73938. 01/11/2009 74999 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73923, 73925,73927, 73929, 73931, 73933, 73935, 73937 or 73939. 01/05/2012 74999 A payment when the episode is bulk billed and includes item 73916, 73919, 73923, 73925,73927, 73929, 73931, 73933, 73935, 73937 or 73939. 01/11/2009 75000 Professional attendance not being a service to which item 75003 applies 01/12/1991 75001 Initial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an Accredited Orthodontist (AO) 01/07/1995 75001 Initial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an eligible orthodontist 01/11/2012 75003 Professional attendance and treatment planning where treatment is deferred 01/12/1991 75004 Professional attendance by an accredited orthodontist subsequent to the first professional attendance by the orthodontist in a single course of treatment (AO) 01/07/1995 75004 Professional attendance by an eligible orthodontist subsequent to the first professional attendance by the orthodontist in a single course of treatment (AO) 01/11/2012 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) 01/07/1995 75006 Production of dental study models not being a service associated with a service to which item 75003 applies or not being a service to which item 75024, 75027, 75030, 75033, 75036, 75039, 75042, 75045, 75048, or 75051 applies 01/12/1991 75009 Orthodontic radiography — orthopantomography (panoramic radiography), including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO) 01/07/1995 75009 Orthodontic radiography orthopantomography (panoramic radiography) 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75012 Orthodontic radiography anteroposterior cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings or lateral cephalometric radiography with cephalometric tracings 01/12/1991 75015 Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO) 01/07/1995 75015 Orthodontic radiography anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings 01/12/1991 75018 Orthodontic radiography — anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings and orthopantomography including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO) 01/07/1995 75018 Orthodontic radiography anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings and orthopantomography 01/12/1991 75021 Orthodontic radiography — hand-wrist studies (including growth prediction) including any consultation on the same occasion (AOS) (AO) 01/07/1995 75021 Orthodontic radiography anteroposterior and lateral cephalometric radiography, with cephalometric tracings, orthopantomography and handwrist studies (including growth prediction) 01/12/1991 75023 Intraoral radiography — single area, periapical or bitewing film (AOS) (AO) 01/07/1995 75024 Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — if 1 appliance is used (AO) 01/07/1995 75024 Presurgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations where 1 appliance is used 01/12/1991 75027 Pre-surgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all adjustments of appliances and supervision — if 2 appliances are used (AO) 01/07/1995 75027 Presurgical infant maxillary arch repositioning, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations where 2 appliances are used 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75030 Deciduous dentition treatment maxillary arch expansion, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75033 Deciduous and permanent dentition treatment-incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatment-planning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 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) 01/07/1995 75036 Deciduous and permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75033 applies) lateral arch expansion and incisor alignment using fixed appliances in maxillary arch, including supply of appliances and all associated attendances, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 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) 01/07/1995 75039 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75045 or 75048 applies) single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment initial 3 months of active treatment 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75042 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75045 or 75048 applies) single arch (mandibular or maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment each 3 months of active treatment after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75045 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75039 or 75042 applies) 2arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment initial 3 months of active treatment 01/12/1991 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) 01/07/1995 75048 Permanent dentition treatment (not being treatment associated with treatment to which item 75039 or 75042 applies) 2arch (mandibular and maxillary) treatment (correction or alignment, or both) using fixed appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations, treatmentplanning and retention services beyond the period of active treatment each 3 months of active treatment after the first for a maximum of a further 33 months 01/12/1991 75049 Retention, fixed or removable, single arch (mandibular or maxillary) — supply of retainer and supervision of retention (AO) 01/07/1995 75050 Retention, fixed or removable, 2-arch (mandibular and maxillary) — supply of retainers and supervision of retention (AO) 01/07/1995 75051 Jaw growth guidance using removable or functional appliances, including supply of appliances and all adjustments to appliances (AO) 01/07/1995 75051 Presurgical or postsurgical jaw growth guidance using removable appliances, including supply of appliances and all associated consultations and treatmentplanning 01/12/1991 75150 IInitial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgeon if the patient is referred to the surgeon by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/07/1995 75150 Initial professional attendance in a single course of treatment by an eligible oral and maxillofacial surgeon where the patient is referred to the surgeon by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 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 if the patient is referred to the surgeon by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/07/1995 75153 Professional attendance by an eligible oral and maxillofacial surgeon subsequent to the first professional attendance by the surgeon in a single course of treatment if the patient is referred to the surgeon by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 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) 01/07/1995 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, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75200 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment (other than treatment to which item 75400, 75403, 75406, 75409, 75412 or 75415 applies), if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (ad). 01/11/2012 75200 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment (not being treatment to which item 75400, 75403, 75406, 75409, 75412 or 75415 applies), if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD) 01/12/1991 75203 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment under general anaesthesia, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (ad) 01/11/2012 75203 Removal of tooth or tooth fragment under general anaesthesia, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD) 01/12/1991 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, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AD) 01/11/2012 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, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AD) 01/12/1991 75400 Surgical removal of erupted tooth, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75400 Surgical removal of erupted tooth, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75403 Surgical removal of tooth with soft tissue impaction, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75403 Surgical removal of tooth with soft tissue impaction, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75406 Surgical removal of tooth with partial bone impaction, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75406 Surgical removal of tooth with partial bone impaction, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75409 Surgical removal of tooth with complete bone impaction, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75409 Surgical removal of tooth with complete bone impaction, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75412 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring incision of soft tissue only, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75412 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring incision of soft tissue only, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75415 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring removal of bone, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75415 Surgical removal of tooth fragment requiring removal of bone, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75600 Surgical exposure, stimulation and packing of unerupted tooth, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75600 Surgical exposure, stimulation and packing of unerupted tooth, where the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75603 Surgical exposure of unerupted tooth for the purpose of fitting a traction device, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75603 Surgical exposure of unerupted tooth for the purpose of fitting a traction device, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75606 Surgical repositioning of unerupted tooth, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75606 Surgical repositioning of unerupted tooth, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75609 Transplantation of tooth bud, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75609 Transplantation of tooth bud, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/12/1991 75612 Surgical procedure for intra oral implantation of osseointegrated fixture (first stage), if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/07/1995 75612 Surgical procedure for intra oral implantation of osseointegrated fixture (first stage), if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 75615 Surgical procedure for fixation of trans-mucosal abutment (second stage of osseointegrated implant), if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/07/1995 75615 Surgical procedure for fixation of trans mucosal abutment (second stage of osseointegrated implant), if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (aos) 01/11/2012 75618 Provision and fitting of a bite rising appliance or dental splint for the management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist (AOS) 01/07/1995 75618 Provision and fitting of a bite rising appliance or dental splint for the management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 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; if the patient is referred by an accredited orthodontist(AOS) 01/07/1995 75621 The provision and fitting of surgical template in conjuction with orthognathic surgical procedures in association with an item in the range: (a) 45720 to 45754; or (b) 52342 to 52375; or (c) 52380 or 52382 01/11/2008 75621 The provision and fitting of surgical template in conjunction with orthognathic surgical procedures in association with: (a) an item in the series: (i) 45720 to 45754; or (ii) 52342 to 52375; or (b) item 52380 or 52382;if the patient is referred by an eligible orthodontist (AOS) 01/11/2012 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) 01/12/1991 75803 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 1 tooth (AD) ) 01/12/1991 75806 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 2 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75809 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 3 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75812 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture,including retainers — 4 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75815 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75818 Provision and fitting of acrylic base partial denture, including retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75821 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 1 tooth (AD) 01/12/1991 75824 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 2 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75827 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 3 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75830 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 4 teeth (AD) ) 01/12/1991 75833 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 5 to 9 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75836 Provision and fitting of cast metal base (cobalt chromium alloy) partial denture including casting and retainers — 10 to 12 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 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) 01/12/1991 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) 01/12/1991 75845 Relining of partial denture by laboratory process and associated fitting (AD) 01/12/1991 75848 Remodelling and fitting of partial denture of more than 4 teeth (AD) 01/12/1991 75851 Repair to cast metal base of partial denture — 1 or more points (AD) 01/12/1991 75854 Addition of a tooth or teeth to a partial denture to replace extracted tooth or teeth, including taking of necessary impression (AD) 01/12/1991 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2007 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80000 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80005 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the service requirements outlined for item 80000. 01/11/2006 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/05/2007 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2006 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80010 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological assessment and therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 50 minutes, where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80015 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms As per the service requirements outlined for item 80010. 01/11/2006 80020 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80120, 80145 and 80170 apply). - GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY with a group of 6 to 10 patients, EACH PATIENT 01/05/2007 80020 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80120, 80145 and 80170 apply). - group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/08/2009 80020 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80120, 80145 and 80170 apply). - group psychotherapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2006 80020 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80120, 80145 and 80170 apply). - group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2007 80020 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing psychological therapy for a mental disorder by a clinical psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80120, 80145 and 80170 apply). - group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2011 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80100 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80105 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the psychologist service requirements outlined for item 80100. 01/11/2006 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80110 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80115 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the psychologist service requirements outlined for item 80110. 01/11/2006 80120 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80145 and 80170 apply). GROUP THERAPY with a group of 6 to 10 patients, EACH PATIENT 01/05/2007 80120 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80145 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/08/2009 80120 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80145 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2006 80120 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80145 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2007 80120 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a psychologist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80145 and 80170 apply).group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2011 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional services at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (professional services at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. (professional services at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80125 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional services at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80130 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the occupational therapist service requirements outlined for item 80125. 01/11/2006 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80135 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80140 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the occupational therapist service requirements outlined for item 80135. 01/11/2006 80145 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80170 apply). GROUP THERAPY with a group of 6 to 10 patients, EACH PATIENT 01/05/2007 80145 Occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/08/2009 80145 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2006 80145 Occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80170 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2007 80145 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by an occupational therapist registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80170 apply).group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2011 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80150 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 20 minutes, but not more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) mental health treatment plan; or referred by a gp who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80155 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the social worker service requirements outlined for item 80150. 01/11/2006 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply (to a maximum total of 16 individual services per patient from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012). (professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/03/2012 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/05/2007 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/08/2009 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Access To Allied Psychological Services apply). Claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply. 01/11/2006 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 and the better outcomes in mental health care program access to allied psychological services apply). claims for this service may exceed this maximum session limit, however, where exceptional circumstances apply.(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2007 80160 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service - lasting more than 50 minutes - where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these services are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 2721 to 2727; 80000 to 80015; 80100 to 80115; 80125 to 80140; 80150 to 80165 apply).(professional attendance at consulting rooms) 01/11/2011 80165 Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms. As per the social worker service requirements outlined for item 80160. 01/11/2006 80170 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a GP Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80145 apply). GROUP THERAPY with a group of 6 to 10 patients, EACH PATIENT 01/05/2007 80170 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80145 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/08/2009 80170 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp Mental Health Care Plan; and/or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry; or a consultant physician specialising in the practice of his or her field of paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80145 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2006 80170 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health care plan; or a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics. These therapies are time limited, being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80145 apply). group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2007 80170 Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies services for an assessed mental disorder by a social worker registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, lasting for at least 60 minutes duration where the patients are referred by a medical practitioner, as part of a gp mental health treatment plan; or referred by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) who is managing the patient under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or referred by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics.these therapies are time limited, being deliverable in up to ten planned sessions in a calendar year (including services to which items 80020, 80120 and 80145 apply).group therapy with a group of 6 to 10 patients, each patient 01/11/2011 81000 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a person who is currently pregnant or who has been pregnant in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible psychologist, where the patient is referred to the psychologist by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a psychologist who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a psychologist who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items –81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/01/2014 81000 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a woman who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible psychologist, where the patient is referred to the psychologist by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a psychologist who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a psychologist who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items –81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/11/2006 81005 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a person who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible social worker, where the patient is referred to the social worker by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a social worker who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a social worker who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items –81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/01/2014 81005 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a woman who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible social worker, where the patient is referred to the social worker by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a social worker who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a social worker who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items –81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/11/2006 81010 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a person who is currently pregnant or who has been pregnant in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible mental health nurse, where the patient is referred to the mental health nurse by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a mental health nurse who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a mental health nurse who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items - 81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/01/2014 81010 Provision of a non-directive pregnancy support counselling service to a woman who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by an eligible mental health nurse, where the patient is referred to the mental health nurse by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician), and lasting at least 30 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may be provided by a mental health nurse who is registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service. It may not be provided by a mental health nurse who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of three non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items - 81000, 81005, 81010 and 4001 01/11/2006 81100 Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible diabetes educator by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/05/2007 81100 Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 732], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible diabetes educator by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health, or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/05/2010 81100 Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible diabetes educator by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/11/2009 81105 DIABETES EDUCATION SERVICE GROUP SERVICE Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 81100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible diabetes educator; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible diabetes educator prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible diabetes educator; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/05/2007 81105 DIABETES EDUCATION SERVICE GROUP SERVICE Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 81100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients inclusive; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible diabetes educator; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible diabetes educator prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible diabetes educator; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/11/2010 81110 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Exercise physiology health service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible exercise physiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/05/2007 81110 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Exercise physiology health service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 732], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible exercise physiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health, or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/05/2010 81110 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Exercise physiology health service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible exercise physiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and 81120 apply). 01/11/2009 81115 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE GROUP SERVICEExercise physiology health service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 8100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible exercise physiologist; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible exercise physiologist prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible exercise physiologist; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/05/2007 81115 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE GROUP SERVICEExercise physiology health service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 81100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients inclusive; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible exercise physiologist; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible exercise physiologist prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible exercise physiologist; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/11/2010 81120 DIETETICS SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible dietitian by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and item 81120 apply). 01/05/2007 81120 DIETETICS SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 732], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible dietitian by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health, or a referral form that contains all components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and item 81120 apply). 01/05/2010 81120 DIETETICS SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP SERVICES Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian for the purposes of ASSESSING a person's suitability for group services for the management of type 2 diabetes, including taking a comprehensive patient history, identifying an appropriate group services program based on the patient's needs, and preparing the person for the group services, if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has type 2 diabetes; and(b) the person is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under a GP Management Plan [ie item 721 or 725], or if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, their medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan [ie item 731]; and (c) the person is referred to an eligible dietitian by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department of Health and Ageing, or a referral form that contains all components of the form issued by the Department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 45 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c); and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit.Benefits are payable once only in a calendar year for this or any other Assessment for Group Services item (including services to which items 81100, 81110 and item 81120 apply). 01/11/2009 81125 DIETETICS SERVICE GROUP SERVICE Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 81100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible dietitian; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible dietitian prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible dietitian; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/05/2007 81125 DIETETICS SERVICE GROUP SERVICE Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian, as a GROUP SERVICE for the management of type 2 diabetes if:(a) the person has been assessed as suitable for a type 2 diabetes group service under assessment item 81100, 81110 or 81120; and(b) the service is provided to a person who is part of a group of between 2 and 12 patients inclusive; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to a person involving the personal attendance by an eligible dietitian; and(e) the service is of at least 60 minutes duration; and(f) after the last service in the group services program provided to the person under items 81105, 81115 or 81125, the eligible dietitian prepares, or contribute to, a written report to be provided to the referring medical practitioner; and(g) an attendance record for the group is maintained by the eligible dietitian; and(h) in the case of a service in respect of which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses in respect of the service has elected to claim the Medicare benefit in respect of the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of eight GROUP SERVICES (including services to which items 81105, 81115 and 81125 apply) in a calendar year. 01/11/2010 81300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service provided to a person who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent by an eligible Aboriginal health worker if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible Aboriginal health worker by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the Department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible aboriginal health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/05/2010 81300 Aboriginal and torres strait islander descent by an eligible aboriginal health worker or eligible aboriginal and torres strait islander health practitioner if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible aboriginal health worker or eligible aboriginal and torres strait islander health practitioner by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible aboriginal health worker or eligible aboriginal and torres strait islander health practitioner gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/07/2012 81300 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Service provided to a person who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent by an eligible Aboriginal health worker if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible Aboriginal health worker by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the Department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible aboriginal health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of 5 services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81305 Diabetes education health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible diabetes educator if:(a) a medical practitioner has identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible diabetes educator by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters;- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81310 Audiology health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible audiologist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible audiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible audiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral – in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral – in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of – in relation to those matters; - to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81315 Exercise physiology health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible exercise physiologist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible exercise physiologist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral – in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral – in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of – in relation to those matters; - to a maximum of five (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81320 Dietetics health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible dietitian if:(a) a medical practitioner has identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible dietitian by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral – in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral – in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of – in relation to those matters; and(g) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable, the person has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81325 Mental health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible mental health worker if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible mental health worker by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible mental health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral – in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral – in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of – in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81330 Occupational therapy health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible occupational therapist if(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible occupational therapist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible occupational therapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81335 Physiotherapy health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible physiotherapist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible physiotherapist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible physiotherapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81340 Podiatry health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible podiatrist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible podiatrist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible podiatrist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81345 Chiropractic health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible chiropractor if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible chiropractor by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible chiropractor gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81350 Osteopathy health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible osteopath if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible osteopath by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible osteopath gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81355 Psychology health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible psychologist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and(b) the person is referred to the eligible psychologist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible psychologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 81360 Speech pathology health service provided to a person who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent by an eligible speech pathologist if:(a) a medical practitioner has undertaken a health assessment and identified a need for follow-up allied health services; and (b) the person is referred to the eligible speech pathologist by a medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that substantially complies with the form issued by the department; and(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(d) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(e) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(f) after the service, the eligible speech pathologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (b): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral in relation to the service; or(iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably be expected to be informed of in relation to those matters- to a maximum of five services (including services to which items 81300 to 81360 inclusive apply) in a calendar year 01/11/2008 82000 Psychology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the psychologist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/01/2013 82000 Psychology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(d) the psychologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005 and 82010 01/07/2008 82000 Psychologypsychology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the psychologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/07/2011 82005 Speech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/01/2013 82005 Speech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(d) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005 and 82010 01/07/2008 82005 Speech pathologyspeech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/07/2011 82010 Occupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/01/2013 82010 Occupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(d) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005 and 82010 01/07/2008 82010 Occupational therapyoccupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(d) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/07/2011 82015 Psychology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or eligible disability by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or eligible disability; and(b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the psychologist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/01/2013 82015 Psychology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd; and(b) the child has received a pdd treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd treatment plan; and(d) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(e) the psychologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020 and 82025 01/07/2008 82015 Psychologypsychology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or eligible disability by an eligible psychologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or eligible disability; and(b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the psychologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/07/2011 82020 Speech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or an eligible disability by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or an eligible disability ; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/01/2013 82020 Speech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd; and (b) the child has received a pdd treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd treatment plan; and(d) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(e) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020 and 82025 01/07/2008 82020 Speech pathologyspeech pathology health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or an eligible disability by an eligible speech pathologist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or an eligible disability ; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the speech pathologist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/07/2011 82025 Occupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or an eligible disability by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or an eligible disability ; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/01/2013 82025 Occupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd; and (b) the child has received a pdd treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd treatment plan; and(d) the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; and(e) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020 and 82025 01/07/2008 82025 Occupational therapyoccupational therapy health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or an eligible disability by an eligible occupational therapist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or an eligible disability ; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) or for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and(e) the occupational therapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/07/2011 82030 Audiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapy health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder(pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and (d) the audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/01/2013 82030 Audiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapyaudiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapy health service provided to a child, aged under 13 years, by an eligible audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist where:(a) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of assisting the practitioner with their diagnosis of the child; or(b) the child is referred by an eligible practitioner for the purpose of contributing to the child’s pervasive developmental disorder(pdd) or disability treatment plan, developed by the practitioner; and(c) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and (d) the audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(e) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(f) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(g) the service lasts at least 50 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of four services per patient, consisting of any combination of the following items - 82000, 82005, 82010 and 82030 01/07/2011 82035 Audiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapyaudiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapy health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or eligible disability by an eligible audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or eligible disability; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and (e) the audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist attending the child is registered with the department of human services as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/01/2013 82035 Audiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapyaudiology, optometry, orthoptic or physiotherapy health service provided to a child, aged under 15 years, for treatment of a pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or eligible disability by an eligible audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist where:(a) the child has been diagnosed with pdd or eligible disability; and (b) the child has received a pdd or disability treatment plan (while aged under 13 years) as prepared by an eligible practitioner; and(c) the child has been referred by an eligible practitioner for the provision of services that are consistent with the pdd or disability treatment plan; and(d) for a child with pdd, the eligible practitioner is a consultant physician in the practice of his or her field of psychiatry or paediatrics; or for a child with disability, the eligible practitioner is a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner: and (e) the audiologist, optometrist, orthoptist or physiotherapist attending the child is registered with medicare australia as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of these services; and(f) the child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(g) the service is provided to the child individually and in person; and(h) the service lasts at least 30 minutes in duration.these items are limited to a maximum of 20 services per patient, consisting of any combination of items - 82015, 82020, 82025 and 82035 01/07/2011 82100 Initial antenatal professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting at least 40 minutes, including all of the following:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a comprehensive examination;(c) performing a risk assessment;(d) based on the risk assessment - arranging referral or transfer of the patient’s care to an obstetrician;(e) requesting pathology and diagnostic imaging services, when necessary; (f) discussing with the patient the collaborative arrangements for her maternity care and recording the arrangements in the midwife’s written records in accordance with section 2e of the health insurance regulations 1975. payable once only for any pregnancy. 01/11/2010 82105 Short antenatal professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting up to 40 minutes. 01/11/2010 82110 Long antenatal professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting at least 40 minutes. 01/11/2010 82115 Professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting at least 90 minutes, for assessment and preparation of a maternity care plan for a patient whose pregnancy has progressed beyond 20 weeks, if:(a) the patient is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(b) the participating midwife undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the patient; and(c) the participating midwife develops a written maternity care plan that contains:• outcomes of the assessment; and• details of agreed expectations for care during pregnancy, labour and delivery; and• details of any health problems or care needs; and• details of collaborative arrangements that apply for the patient; and• details of any medication taken by the patient during the pregnancy, and any additional medication that may be required by the patient; and• details of any referrals or requests for pathology services or diagnostic imaging services for the patient during the pregnancy, and any additional referrals or requests that may be required for the patient; and(d) the maternity care plan is explained and agreed with the patient; and (e) the fee does not include any amount for the management of the labour and delivery. (includes any antenatal attendance provided on the same occasion).payable once only for any pregnancy. 01/11/2010 82120 Management of confinement for up to 12 hours, including delivery (if undertaken), if: (a) the patient is an admitted patient of a hospital; and (b) the attendance is by a participating midwife who: (i) provided the patient’s antenatal care; or (ii) is a member of a practice that provided the patient’s antenatal care.(includes all attendances related to the confinement by the participating midwife)payable once only for any pregnancy 01/11/2010 82125 Management of confinement for in excess of 12 hours, including delivery where performed.management of confinement, including delivery (if undertaken) when care is transferred from 1 participating midwife to another participating midwife (the second participating midwife), if: (a) the patient is an admitted patient of a hospital; and (b) the patient’s confinement is for longer than 12 hours; (c) the second participating midwife:(i) has provided the patient’s antenatal care; or(ii) is a member of a practice that has provided the patient’s antenatal care.(includes all attendances related to the confinement by the second participating midwife)payable one only for any pregnancy. 01/11/2010 82130 Short postnatal attendance short postnatal professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting up to 40 minutes, within 6 weeks after delivery. 01/11/2010 82135 Long postnatal attendance long postnatal professional attendance by a participating midwife, lasting at least 40 minutes, within 6 weeks after delivery. 01/11/2010 82140 Six week postnatal attendancepostnatal professional attendance by a participating midwife on a patient not less than 6 weeks but not more than 7 weeks after delivery of a baby, including: (a) a comprehensive examination of patient and baby to ensure normal postnatal recovery; and(b) referral of the patient to a general practitioner for the ongoing care of the patient and babypayable once only for any pregnancy. 01/11/2010 82150 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82150 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in their specialty of obstetrics or paediatrics. 01/07/2011 82150 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 82151 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82151 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in their specialty of obstetrics or paediatrics. 01/07/2011 82151 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 82152 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82152 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in their specialty of obstetrics or paediatrics. 01/07/2011 82152 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating midwife that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist practising in his or her speciality of obstetrics or a specialist or consultant physician practising in his or her speciality of paediatrics; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 82200 Professional attendance by a participating nurse 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. 01/11/2010 82205 Professional attendance by a participating nurse practitioner lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following:a) taking a history;b) undertaking clinical examination;c) arranging any necessary investigation;d) implementing a management plan; e) providing appropriate preventive health care,for 1 or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/11/2010 82210 Professional attendance by a participating nurse practitioner lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following:a) taking a detailed history;b) undertaking clinical examination;c) arranging any necessary investigation;d) implementing a management plan; e) providing appropriate preventive health care,for 1 or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/11/2010 82215 Professional attendance by a participating nurse practitioner lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following:a) taking an extensive history;b) undertaking clinical examination;c) arranging any necessary investigation;d) implementing a management plan;e) providing appropriate preventive health care,for 1 or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation. 01/11/2010 82220 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; and c) is located:(i) both:(a)within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance - at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82220 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 82220 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 82221 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; and c) is located:(i) both:(a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendance - at least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82221 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; or b) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 82221 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: (a) an aboriginal medical service; or (b) an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies.. 01/11/2012 82222 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) within a telehealth eligible area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/01/2013 82222 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 82222 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who: a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; and b) is not an admitted patient; andc) is located:(i) both:(a) outside an inner metropolitan area; and (b) at the time of the attendanceat least 15 kms by road from the specialist or consultant physician mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) in australia if the patient is a patient of: an aboriginal medical service; or an aboriginal community controlled health service for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies. 01/11/2012 82223 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is an approved care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit);and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 82223 A professional attendance lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who:a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; andb) either:(i) is a care recipient receiving care in a residential care service; or(ii) is at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; andc) the professional attendance is not provided at a self-contained unit. 01/11/2012 82224 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is an approved care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit);and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 01/07/2011 82224 A professional attendance lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who:a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; andb) either: (i) is a care recipient receiving care in a residential care service; or(ii) is at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; and c) the professional attendance is not provided at a self-contained unit. 01/11/2012 82225 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is an approved care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit);and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician 01/07/2011 82225 A professional attendance lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a participating nurse practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who:a) is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician; andb) either: (i) is a care recipient receiving care in a residential care service; or(ii) is at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; and c) the professional attendance is not provided at a self-contained unit 01/11/2012 82300 Audiology health service, consisting of brain stem evoked response audiometry, performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if:the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an audiology health service, consisting of brain stem evoked response audiometry, performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service. (g) a service to which item 11300 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82306 Audiology health service, consisting of non-determinate audiometry performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11306 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82309 Audiology health service, consisting of an air conduction audiogram performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11309 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82312 Audiology health service, consisting of an air and bone conduction audiogram or air conduction and speech discrimination audiogram performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if:the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; andthe eligible practitioner is:(i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; andthe service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; andthe person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; andthe service is performed on the person individually and in person; andafter the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; anda service to which item 11312 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82315 Audiology health service, consisting of an air and bone conduction and speech discrimination audiogram performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11315 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82318 Audiology health service, consisting of an air and bone conduction and speech discrimination audiogram with other cochlear tests performed on a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11318 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82324 Audiology health service, consisting of an impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed on a person by an eligible audiologist (not being a service associated with a service to which item 82309, 82312, 82315 or 82318 applies) if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11324 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82327 Audiology health service, consisting of an impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed on a person by an eligible audiologist (being a service associated with a service to which item 82309, 82312, 82315 or 82318 applies) if: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner to assist the eligible practitioner in the diagnosis and/or treatment and/or management of ear disease or a related disorder in the person; and (b) the eligible practitioner is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (c) the service is not performed for the purpose of a hearing screening; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the person individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11327 applies has not been performed on the person on the same day. 01/11/2012 82332 Audiology health service, consisting of an oto-acoustic emission audiometry for the detection of permanent congenital hearing impairment, performed by an eligible audiologist on an infant or child in circumstances in which: (a) the service is performed pursuant to a written request made by an eligible practitioner who is: (i) a specialist in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery; or (ii) a specialist or consultant physician in the specialty of neurology; and (b) the infant or child is at risk due to 1 or more of the following factors: (i) admission to a neonatal intensive care unit; (ii) family history of hearing impairment; (iii) intra-uterine or perinatal infection (either suspected or confirmed); (iv) birthweight less than 1.5kg; (v) craniofacial deformity; (vi) birth asphyxia; (vii) chromosomal abnormality, including down syndrome; (viii) exchange transfusion; (c) middle ear pathology has been excluded by specialist opinion; and (d) the infant or child is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (e) the service is performed on the infant or child individually and in person; and (f) after the service, the eligible audiologist provides a copy of the results of the service performed, together with relevant comments in writing that the eligible audiologist has on those results, to the eligible practitioner who requested the service; and (g) a service to which item 11332 applies has not been performed on the infant or child on the same day. 01/11/2012 85011 Comprehensive oral examinationevaluation of all teeth, their supporting tissues and the oral tissues in order to record the condition of these structures. this evaluation includes recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information.limit of one (1) per provider every 2 years. 01/11/2007 85012 Periodic oral examinationan evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient's dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic examination.limit of one (1) per provider every 6 months. 01/11/2007 85013 Oral examination - limiteda limited problem-focused oral evaluation carried out immediately prior to required treatment. this evaluation includes recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information. limit of three (3) per 3 month period. 01/11/2007 85022 Intraoral periapical or bitewing radiograph - per exposurelimit of six (6) per day. 01/11/2007 85025 Intraoral radiograph - occlusal, maxillary or mandibular - per exposure 01/11/2007 85031 Extraoral radiograph - maxillary, mandibular - per exposure 01/11/2007 85037 Panoramic radiograph - per exposure 01/11/2007 85039 Tomography of the skull or parts thereoflimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85047 Caries activity screening testlimit one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85051 Biopsy of tissue 01/11/2007 85071 Diagnostic model - per model 01/11/2007 85111 Removal of plaque and/or stain.limit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 85113 Recontouring pre-existing restoration(s) 01/11/2007 85114 Removal of calculus - first visitlimit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 85115 Removal of calculus - subsequent visitlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85117 Bleaching, internal - per toothfor non-vital discoloured tooth. 01/11/2007 85121 Topical application of remineralising agent - one treatmentlimit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 85123 Concentrated remineralising agent, application - single toothlimit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85131 Dietary advice where a full appointment of at least 15 minutes is used.limit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85141 Oral hygiene instructionwhere a full appointment of at least 15 minutes is used.limit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85161 Fissure sealing - per tooth 01/11/2007 85165 Desensitizing procedure - per visit 01/11/2007 85171 Odontoplasty - per tooth 01/11/2007 85213 Treatment of acute periodontal infection - per visitlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85221 Clinical periodontal analysis and recordinglimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85222 Root planing and subgingival curettage - per eight teeth or lesslimit of two (2) per day. 01/11/2007 85225 Non-surgical periodontal treatment where not otherwise specified - per visitlimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85231 Gingivectomy - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85232 Periodontal flap surgery - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85233 Osseous surgery - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85234 Osseous graft - per tooth or implantlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85238 Periodontal flap surgery for crown lengthening - per tooth 01/11/2007 85241 Root resection - per root 01/11/2007 85245 Periodontal surgery involving one tooth or an implantlimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85311 Removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof 1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional extractions on the same day, use item 85316.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85314 Sectional removal of a tooth1st sectional removal. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional extractions on the same day, use item 85316.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85316 Additional extraction requiring removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof, or sectional removal of a toothto be used for additional extractions on the same day in conjunction with items 85311 or 85314. 01/11/2007 85322 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment not requiring removal of bone or tooth division1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 85326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85323 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment requiring removal of bone 1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 85326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85324 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment requiring both removal of bone and tooth division1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 85326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 85326 Additional extraction requiring surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment.to be used for additional surgical extractions on the same day in conjunction with items 85322, 85323 or 85324. 01/11/2007 85331 Alveolectomy per segmentincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 85337 Reduction of fibrous tuberosityincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately 01/11/2007 85338 Reduction of flabby ridge per segmentincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately 01/11/2007 85341 Removal of hyperplastic tissueincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 85377 Removal or repair of soft tissue (not elsewhere defined)includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85378 Surgical removal of foreign bodyincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85381 Surgical exposure of unerupted toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85384 Repositioning of displaced tooth/teeth - per toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85386 Splinting of displaced tooth/teeth - per toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85387 Replantation and splinting of a toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85391 Frenectomyincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal 01/11/2007 85392 Incision and drainage of abscess or cystincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 85411 Direct pulp capping 01/11/2007 85412 Incomplete endodontic therapy (inoperable or fractured) 01/11/2007 85414 Pulpotomy 01/11/2007 85415 Complete chemo-mechanical preparation of root canal - one canal 01/11/2007 85416 Complete chemo-mechanical preparation of root canal - each additional canal on the same tooth.to be claimed in conjunction with item 85415. 01/11/2007 85417 Root canal obturation - one canal 01/11/2007 85418 Root canal obturation - each additional canal on the same toothto be claimed in conjunction with item 85417. 01/11/2007 85419 Extirpation of pulp or debridement of root canal(s) - emergency or palliative 01/11/2007 85431 Periapical curettage - per root 01/11/2007 85432 Apicectomy - per root includes curettage. 01/11/2007 85433 Exploratory periradicular surgerylimit of one (1) per 12 month period.not claimable if services for the following items 85431, 85432, 85434, 85436, 85437 and 85438 are provided on the same day 01/11/2007 85434 Apical seal - per canalincludes apicectomy and periapical curettage. 01/11/2007 85436 Sealing of perforation 01/11/2007 85437 Surgical treatment and repair of an external root resorption - per tooth 01/11/2007 85438 Hemisection 01/11/2007 85445 Exploration for a calcified root canal - per canal 01/11/2007 85451 Removal of root filling - per canal 01/11/2007 85452 Removal of cemented root canal post or post crown 01/11/2007 85453 Removal or bypassing fractured endodontic instrument 01/11/2007 85455 Additional visit for irrigation and/or dressing of the root canal system - per toothcannot be paid with items 85415, 85416, 85417 or 85418 on the same day. 01/11/2007 85457 Obturation of resorption defect or perforation (non-surgical) 01/11/2007 85458 Interim therapeutic root filling - per toothlimit of three (3) in a 12 month period. 01/11/2007 85511 Metallic restoration - one surface - direct 01/11/2007 85512 Metallic restoration - two surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 85513 Metallic restoration - three surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 85514 Metallic restoration - four surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 85515 Metallic restoration - five surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 85521 Adhesive restoration - one surface - anterior tooth - direct limit of five (5) single-surface adhesive restorations (85521 or 85531) per day. 01/11/2007 85522 Adhesive restoration - two surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85523 Adhesive restoration - three surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85524 Adhesive restoration - four surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85525 Adhesive restoration - five surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85531 Adhesive restoration - one surface - posterior tooth - direct limit of five (5) single-surface adhesive restorations (85521 or 85531) per day. 01/11/2007 85532 Adhesive restoration - two surfaces - posterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85533 Adhesive restoration - three surfaces - posterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85534 Adhesive restoration - four surfaces - posterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85535 Adhesive restoration - five surfaces - posterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 85541 Metallic restoration - one surface - indirect 01/11/2007 85542 Metallic restoration - two surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85543 Metallic restoration - three surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85544 Metallic restoration - four surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85545 Metallic restoration - five surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85551 Tooth-coloured restoration - one surface - indirect 01/11/2007 85552 Tooth-coloured restoration - two surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85553 Tooth-coloured restoration - three surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85554 Tooth-coloured restoration - four surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85555 Tooth-coloured restoration - five surfaces - indirect 01/11/2007 85572 Provisional (intermediate/ temporary) restorationnot claimable if services for endodontic items (85411 to 85458 inclusive) except 85419 are provided on the same day.limit of three (3) per 3 month period. 01/11/2007 85574 Metal bandthe cementation of a metal band for diagnostic, protective purposes or for the placement of a provisional (intermediate) restoration. 01/11/2007 85575 Pin retention - per pin 01/11/2007 85576 Stainless steel crown 01/11/2007 85577 Cusp capping - per cusp 01/11/2007 85578 Restoration of an incisal corner - per corner 01/11/2007 85595 Removal of inlay/onlay 01/11/2007 85596 Recementing of inlay/onlay 01/11/2007 85597 Post - directinsertion of a post into a prepared root canal to provide an anchor for an artificial crown or other restoration. 01/11/2007 85613 Full crown - non metallic - indirect 01/11/2007 85615 Full crown - veneered - indirect 01/11/2007 85618 Full crown - metallic - indirect 01/11/2007 85625 Core for crown including post - indirect 01/11/2007 85627 Preliminary restoration for crown - direct 01/11/2007 85629 Post and root cap - indirect 01/11/2007 85631 Provisional crown 01/11/2007 85632 Provisional bridge - per pontic 01/11/2007 85642 Bridge pontic - direct - per pontic 01/11/2007 85643 Bridge pontic - indirect - per pontic 01/11/2007 85644 Semi-fixed attachment 01/11/2007 85645 Precision or magnetic attachment 01/11/2007 85649 Retainer for bonded fixture indirect - per tooth 01/11/2007 85651 Recementing crown or veneer 01/11/2007 85652 Recementing bridge or splint per abutment 01/11/2007 85653 Rebonding of bridge or splint where retreatment of bridge surface is required 01/11/2007 85655 Removal of crown 01/11/2007 85656 Removal of bridge or splint 01/11/2007 85658 Repair of crown, bridge or splint indirect. inclusive of labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 85659 Repair of crown, bridge or splint direct. 01/11/2007 85661 Fitting of implant abutment per abutment 01/11/2007 85669 Removal and reattachment of prosthesis fixed to implant(s) per implant 01/11/2007 85671 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant non metallic indirect 01/11/2007 85672 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant veneered indirect 01/11/2007 85673 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant metallic indirect 01/11/2007 85711 Complete maxillary denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85712 Complete mandibular denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85716 Metal palate or plate additional to items 85711, 85712 or 85719. 01/11/2007 85719 Complete maxillary and mandibular dentureslimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85721 Partial maxillary denture - resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 85733 for each additional tooth.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period 01/11/2007 85722 Partial mandibular denture - resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 85733 for each additional tooth.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85727 Partial maxillary denture - cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 85733 for each additional tooth and item 85739 for each metal backing.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85728 Partial mandibular denture - cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 85733 for each additional tooth and item 85739 for each metal backing.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 85731 Retainer - per toothadditional to items 85721 and 85722. 01/11/2007 85732 Occlusal rest - per rest additional to items 85721 and 85722. 01/11/2007 85733 Tooth/teeth (partial denture)an item to describe each tooth added to the base of new partial denture. the number of teeth should be indicated. to be claimed with items 85721, 85722, 85727 or 85728.limit of twelve (12) per base. 01/11/2007 85735 Precision or magnetic attachment 01/11/2007 85736 Immediate tooth replacement - per tooth 01/11/2007 85737 Resilient lining 01/11/2007 85738 Wrought bara wrought bar joining sections of a partial prosthesis. 01/11/2007 85739 Metal backing per backingan extension of the casting of a cast metal partial denture to provide a backing for the denture tooth. the number of backings should be indicated. to be claimed with items 85727 or 85728. 01/11/2007 85741 Adjustment of a dentureadjustment of a denture to improve comfort and function. this item cannot be claimed for routine adjustments following the insertion of a new denture or maintenance or repair of an existing denture. 01/11/2007 85743 Relining - complete denture - processedfor soft relines, use items 85743 and 85737. 01/11/2007 85744 Relining - partial denture - processedfor soft relines, use items 85744 and 85737. 01/11/2007 85745 Remodelling - complete denture 01/11/2007 85746 Remodelling - partial denture 01/11/2007 85751 Relining - complete denture - directchair-side only. either hard or soft material. 01/11/2007 85752 Relining - partial denture - direct 01/11/2007 85753 Cleaning and polishing of pre-existing denturelimit of one (1) per 2 year period. 01/11/2007 85761 Reattaching pre-existing tooth or clasp to denture. inclusive of labour and laboratory costs 01/11/2007 85762 Replacing clasp on denture 01/11/2007 85763 Repairing broken base of a complete denture. inclusive of labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 85764 Repairing broken base of a partial denture. inclusive of labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 85765 Replacing first tooth on denture 01/11/2007 85767 Any repair or tooth replacement in addition to other repairs, alterations or other modifications for same denture on same day. inclusive of labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 85768 Adding tooth to partial denture to replace an extracted or decoronated tooth - per tooth 01/11/2007 85769 Repair or addition to metal casting 01/11/2007 85771 Tissue conditioning treatment prior to impressionslimit of five (5) per 3 month period. 01/11/2007 85772 Splint - resin - indirect 01/11/2007 85773 Splint - metal - indirect 01/11/2007 85776 Impression where required for denture repair/modification 01/11/2007 85777 Identificationmarking a dental appliance with a patient's name or other form of enduring patient identification. 01/11/2007 85811 Passive removable appliance - per arch 01/11/2007 85821 Active removable appliance - per arch 01/11/2007 85823 Functional orthopaedic appliance 01/11/2007 85829 Partial banding - per arch 01/11/2007 85831 Full arch banding - per arch 01/11/2007 85911 Palliative careinterim care to relieve pain, infection, bleeding or other problems not associated with other treatment. 01/11/2007 85926 Individually made tray medicamentsa tray made for the application of medicaments to the teeth or supporting tissues. not to be claimed for bleaching. 01/11/2007 85927 Provision of medication/ medicamentthe supply, prescription or administration of appropriate medications and medicaments required for dental treatment. limit of one (1) per three month period. 01/11/2007 85949 Treatment under general anaesthesiaa specialist anaesthetist must administer the anaesthetic. 01/11/2007 85963 Clinical occlusal analysis including muscle and joint palpationlimit of one (1) per three year period. 01/11/2007 85964 Registration and mounting of casts for occlusal analysislimit of one (1) per three year period. 01/11/2007 85965 Occlusal splint 01/11/2007 85966 Adjustment of pre-existing occlusal splint - per visit 01/11/2007 85968 Occlusal adjustment following occlusal analysis - per visit 01/11/2007 85971 Adjunctive physical therapy for temporomandibular joint and associated structures limit of four (4) per 12 month period 01/11/2007 85972 Repair/addition - occlusal splint 01/11/2007 85981 Splinting and stabilisation - direct - per tooth 01/11/2007 85986 Post-operative care where not otherwise includedin normal circumstances, dentists provide post-operative care following dental treatment. however, where a patient requires unforeseen post-operative care or is seen by a dentist who did not provide the initial treatment, this item can be used.limit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86012 Periodic oral examinationan evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient's dental and medical health status since a previous periodic examination.limit of one (1) per provider every 6 months. 01/11/2007 86013 Oral examination - limiteda limited problem-focused oral evaluation carried out immediately prior to required treatment. this evaluation includes recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information. limit of three (3) per 3 month period. 01/11/2007 86014 Consultationa consultation to seek advice or discuss treatment options regarding a specific dental or oral condition. this consultation includes recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information. 01/11/2007 86015 Consultation - extended (30 mins)an extended consultation to seek advice or discuss treatment options regarding a specific dental or oral complaint. this consultation includes recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information.limit of one (1) per provider per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86022 Intraoral periapical or bitewing radiograph - per exposurelimit of six (6) per day. 01/11/2007 86025 Intraoral radiograph - occlusal, maxillary or mandibular - per exposure 01/11/2007 86031 Extraoral radiograph - maxillary, mandibular - per exposure 01/11/2007 86035 Radiograph of temporomandibular joint - per exposure 01/11/2007 86036 Cephalometric radiograph - lateral, antero-posterior, postero-anterior or submento-vertex per exposurelimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86037 Panoramic radiograph - per exposure 01/11/2007 86038 Hand-wrist radiograph for skeletal age assessmentlimit of one (1) per provider per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86039 Tomography of the skull or parts thereoflimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86047 Caries activity screening testlimit one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86051 Biopsy of tissue 01/11/2007 86071 Diagnostic model - per model 01/11/2007 86082 Tooth-jaw size prediction analysislimit of one (1) per provider per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86111 Removal of plaque and/or stainlimit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 86113 Recontouring pre-existing restoration(s) 01/11/2007 86114 Removal of calculus - first visitlimit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 86115 Removal of calculus - subsequent visitlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86117 Bleaching, internal - per toothfor non-vital discoloured tooth. 01/11/2007 86121 Topical application of remineralising agent - one treatmentlimit of one (1) per 6 month period. 01/11/2007 86123 Concentrated remineralising agent, application - single toothlimit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86131 Dietary advice where a full appointment of at least 15 minutes is used.limit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86141 Oral hygiene instructionwhere a full appointment of at least 15 minutes is used.limit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86161 Fissure sealing - per tooth 01/11/2007 86165 Desensitizing procedure - per visit 01/11/2007 86171 Odontoplasty - per tooth 01/11/2007 86213 Treatment of acute periodontal infection - per visitlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86221 Clinical periodontal analysis and recordinglimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86222 Root planning and subgingival curettage - per eight teeth or lesslimit of two (2) per day. 01/11/2007 86225 Non-surgical periodontal treatment where not otherwise specified - per visitlimit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86231 Gingivectomy - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86232 Periodontal flap surgery - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86233 Osseous surgery - per eight teeth or lesslimit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86234 Osseous graft - per tooth or implantlimit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86235 Gingival graft - per tooth or implant limit of two (2) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86236 Guided tissue regeneration - per tooth or implant 01/11/2007 86237 Guided tissue regeneration - membrane removal 01/11/2007 86238 Periodontal flap surgery for crown lengthening - per tooth 01/11/2007 86241 Root resection - per root 01/11/2007 86245 Periodontal surgery involving one tooth or an implant limit of one (1) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86311 Removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof 1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional extractions on the same day, use item 86316.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86314 Sectional removal of a tooth1st sectional removal. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional extractions on the same day, use item 86316.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86316 Additional extraction requiring removal of a tooth or part(s) thereof, or sectional removal of a toothto be used for additional extractions on the same day in conjunction with items 86311 or 86314. 01/11/2007 86322 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment not requiring removal of bone or tooth division1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 86326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86323 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment requiring removal of bone1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 86326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86324 Surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment requiring both removal of bone and tooth division. 1st tooth extracted. inclusive of local anaesthesia and routine post-operative care. for additional surgical extractions on the same day, use item 86326.limit of one (1) per day. 01/11/2007 86326 Additional extraction requiring surgical removal of a tooth or tooth fragment.to be used for additional surgical extractions on the same day in conjunction with items 86322, 86323 or 86324. 01/11/2007 86331 Alveolectomy - per segment includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86332 Ostectomy - per jawincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86337 Reduction of fibrous tuberosityincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86338 Reduction of flabby ridge - per segmentincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86341 Removal of hyperplastic tissueincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86343 Repositioning of muscle attachmentincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86344 Vestibuloplastyincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86345 Vestibuloplasty with skin or mucosal graft includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. extraction items to be claimed separately. 01/11/2007 86371 Removal of tumour, cyst or scar cutaneous, subcutaneous or in mucous membrane. includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86373 Removal of tumour, cyst or scar involving muscle, bone or other deep tissue. includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86375 Surgery to salivary ductincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86376 Surgery to salivary glandincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86377 Removal or repair of soft tissue (not elsewhere defined)includes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86378 Surgical removal of foreign bodyincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86379 Marsupialisation of cystincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86381 Surgical exposure of unerupted toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86382 Surgical exposure and attachment of device for orthodontic tractionincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86384 Repositioning of displaced tooth/teeth - per toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86385 Surgical repositioning of unerupted toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86386 Splinting of displaced tooth/teeth - per toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86387 Replantation and splinting of a toothincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86388 Transplantation of tooth or tooth budincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86389 Surgery to isolate and preserve neurovascular tissueincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86391 Frenectomyincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86392 Incision and drainage of abscess or cystincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86393 Surgery involving the maxillary antrumincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86394 Surgery for osteomylitisincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86395 Repair of nerve trunkincludes insertion of sutures, normal post-operative care and suture removal. 01/11/2007 86411 Direct pulp capping 01/11/2007 86412 Incomplete endodontic therapy (inoperable or fractured) 01/11/2007 86414 Pulpotomy 01/11/2007 86415 Complete chemo-mechanical preparation of root canal - one canal 01/11/2007 86416 Complete chemo-mechanical preparation of root canal - each additional canal on the same tooth.to be claimed in conjunction with item 86415. 01/11/2007 86417 Root canal obturation - one canal 01/11/2007 86418 Root canal obturation - each additional canal on the same tooth to be claimed in conjunction with item 86417. 01/11/2007 86419 Extirpation of pulp or debridement of root canal(s) - emergency or palliative 01/11/2007 86431 Periapical curettage - per root 01/11/2007 86432 Apicectomy - per root includes curettage. 01/11/2007 86433 Exploratory periradicular surgerylimit of one (1) per 12 month period.not claimable if services for the following items 86431, 86432, 86434, 86436, 86437 and 86438 are provided on the same day. 01/11/2007 86434 Apical seal - per canalincluded apicectomy and periapical curettage. 01/11/2007 86436 Sealing of perforation 01/11/2007 86437 Surgical treatment and repair of an external root resorption - per tooth 01/11/2007 86438 Hemisection 01/11/2007 86445 Exploration for a calcified root canal - per canal 01/11/2007 86451 Removal of root filling - per canal 01/11/2007 86452 Removal of cemented root canal post or post crown 01/11/2007 86453 Removal or bypassing fractured endodontic instrument 01/11/2007 86455 Additional visit for irrigation and/or dressing of the root canal system - per toothcannot be paid with items 86415, 86416, 86417 or 86418 on the same day. 01/11/2007 86457 Obturation of resorption defect or perforation (non-surgical) 01/11/2007 86458 Interim therapeutic root filling - per toothlimit of three (3) in a 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86511 Metallic restoration - one surface - direct 01/11/2007 86512 Metallic restoration - two surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 86513 Metallic restoration - three surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 86514 Metallic restoration - four surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 86515 Metallic restoration - five surfaces - direct 01/11/2007 86521 Adhesive restoration - one surface - anterior tooth - directlimit of five (5) single-surface adhesive restorations (86521 or 86531) per day. 01/11/2007 86522 Adhesive restoration - two surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 86523 Adhesive restoration - three surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 86524 Adhesive restoration - four surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 86525 Adhesive restoration - five surfaces - anterior tooth - direct 01/11/2007 86531 Adhesive restoration - one surface - posterior tooth - direct limit of five (5) single-surface adhesive restorations (86521 or 86531) per day. 01/11/2007 86532 Adhesive restoration two surfaces posterior tooth direct 01/11/2007 86533 Adhesive restoration three surfaces posterior tooth direct 01/11/2007 86534 Adhesive restoration four surfaces posterior tooth direct 01/11/2007 86535 Adhesive restoration five surfaces posterior tooth direct 01/11/2007 86541 Metallic restoration one surface indirect 01/11/2007 86542 Metallic restoration two surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86543 Metallic restoration three surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86544 Metallic restoration four surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86545 Metallic restoration five surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86551 Tooth-coloured restoration one surface indirect 01/11/2007 86552 Tooth-coloured restoration two surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86553 Tooth-coloured restoration three surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86554 Tooth-coloured restoration four surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86555 Tooth-coloured restoration five surfaces indirect 01/11/2007 86572 Provisional (intermediate/ temporary) restorationnot claimable if services for endodontic items (86411 to 86458 inclusive) except 86419 are provided on the same day.limit of three (3) per three month period. 01/11/2007 86574 Metal bandthe cementation of a metal band for diagnostic, protective purposes or for the placement of a provisional (intermediate) restoration. 01/11/2007 86575 Pin retention per pin 01/11/2007 86576 Stainless steel crown 01/11/2007 86577 Cusp capping per cusp 01/11/2007 86578 Restoration of an incisal corner per corner 01/11/2007 86595 Removal of inlay/onlay 01/11/2007 86596 Recementing of inlay/onlay 01/11/2007 86597 Post directinsertion of a post into a prepared root canal to provide an anchor for an artificial crown or other restoration. 01/11/2007 86613 Full crown non metallic indirect 01/11/2007 86615 Full crown veneered indirect 01/11/2007 86618 Full crown metallic indirect 01/11/2007 86625 Core for crown including post indirect 01/11/2007 86627 Preliminary restoration for crown direct 01/11/2007 86629 Post and root cap indirect 01/11/2007 86631 Provisional crown 01/11/2007 86632 Provisional bridge per pontic 01/11/2007 86642 Bridge pontic direct per pontic 01/11/2007 86643 Bridge pontic indirect per pontic 01/11/2007 86644 Semi-fixed attachment 01/11/2007 86645 Precision or magnetic attachment 01/11/2007 86649 Retainer for bonded fixture indirect per tooth 01/11/2007 86651 Recementing crown or veneer 01/11/2007 86652 Recementing bridge or splint - per abutment 01/11/2007 86653 Rebonding of bridge or splint where retreatment of bridge surface is required 01/11/2007 86655 Removal of crown 01/11/2007 86656 Removal of bridge or splint 01/11/2007 86658 Repair of crown, bridge or splint - indirect inclusive of labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 86659 Repair of crown, bridge or splint - direct 01/11/2007 86661 Fitting of implant abutment - per abutment 01/11/2007 86663 Removal of implant 01/11/2007 86664 Fitting of bar for denture - per abutment 01/11/2007 86666 Prosthesis with metal frame attached to implants - per tooth 01/11/2007 86669 Removal and reattachment of prosthesis fixed to implant(s) - per implant 01/11/2007 86671 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant - non metallic - indirect 01/11/2007 86672 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant - veneered - indirect 01/11/2007 86673 Full crown attached to osseointegrated implant - metallic - indirect 01/11/2007 86679 Surgical implant guide 01/11/2007 86684 Insertion of first stage of two-stage endosseous implant - per implantincludes cost of hardware. 01/11/2007 86688 Insertion of one-stage endosseous implant - per implantincludes cost of hardware. 01/11/2007 86691 Second stage surgery of two stage endosseous implant - per implantincludes the cost of hardware. 01/11/2007 86711 Complete maxillary denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86712 Complete mandibular denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86716 Metal palate or plate additional to items 86711, 86712 or 86719 01/11/2007 86719 Complete maxillary and mandibular dentureslimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86721 Partial maxillary denture - resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with items 86733 for each additional tooth.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86722 Partial mandibular denture - resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 86733 for each additional tooth.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86727 Partial maxillary denture - cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 86733 for each additional tooth and item 86739 for each metal backinglimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86728 Partial mandibular denture - cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 86733 for each additional tooth and item 86739 for each metal backinglimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 86731 Retainer - per toothadditional to items 86721 and 86722. 01/11/2007 86732 Occlusal rest - per restadditional to items 86721 and 86722. 01/11/2007 86733 Tooth/teeth (partial denture) an item to describe each tooth added to the base of new partial denture. the number of teeth should be indicated. to be claimed with items 86721, 86722, 86727 or 86728.limit of twelve (12) per base. 01/11/2007 86735 Precision or magnetic attachment 01/11/2007 86736 Immediate tooth replacement - per tooth 01/11/2007 86737 Resilient lining 01/11/2007 86738 Wrought bara wrought bar joining sections of a partial prosthesis. 01/11/2007 86739 Metal backing - per backingan extension of the casting of a cast metal partial denture to provide a backing for the denture tooth. the number of backings should be indicated. to be claimed with items 86727 or 86728. 01/11/2007 86741 Adjustment of a dentureadjustment of a denture to improve comfort and function. this item cannot be claimed for routine adjustments following the insertion of a new denture or maintenance or repair of an existing denture. 01/11/2007 86743 Relining - complete denture processedfor soft relines, use items 86743 and 86737. 01/11/2007 86744 Relining - partial denture processedfor soft relines, use items 86744 and 86737. 01/11/2007 86745 Remodelling- complete denture 01/11/2007 86746 Remodelling - partial denture 01/11/2007 86751 Relining - complete denture - directchair-side only. either hard or soft material. 01/11/2007 86752 Relining - partial denture - direct 01/11/2007 86753 Cleaning and polishing of pre-existing denture limit of one (1) per two year period. 01/11/2007 86761 Reattaching pre-existing tooth or clasp to denture includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 86762 Replacing clasp on denture 01/11/2007 86763 Repairing broken base of a complete denture includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 86764 Repairing broken base of a partial dentureincludes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 86765 Replacing first tooth on denture 01/11/2007 86767 Any repair or tooth replacement in addition to other repairs, alterations or other modifications for same denture on same dayincludes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 86768 Adding tooth to partial denture to replace an extracted or decoronated tooth - per tooth 01/11/2007 86769 Repair or addition to metal casting 01/11/2007 86771 Tissue conditioning treatment prior to impressionslimit of five (5) per 3 month period 01/11/2007 86772 Splint resin indirect 01/11/2007 86773 Splint metal indirect 01/11/2007 86776 Impression where required for denture repair/modification 01/11/2007 86777 Identificationmarking a dental appliance with a patient's name or other form of enduring patient identification. 01/11/2007 86811 Passive removable appliance per arch 01/11/2007 86821 Active removable appliance per arch 01/11/2007 86823 Functional orthopaedic appliance 01/11/2007 86829 Partial banding per arch 01/11/2007 86831 Full arch banding per arch 01/11/2007 86862 Bonding of attachment for application of orthodontic force 01/11/2007 86911 Palliative careinterim care to relieve pain, infection, bleeding or other problems not associated with other treatment. 01/11/2007 86926 Individually made tray - medicaments A tray made for the application of medicaments to the teeth or supporting tissues. not to be claimed for bleaching. 01/11/2007 86927 Provision of medication/ medicamentthe supply, prescription or administration of appropriate medications and medicaments required for dental treatment. limit of one (1) per three month period. 01/11/2007 86949 Treatment under general anaesthesiaa specialist anaesthetist must administer the anaesthetic. 01/11/2007 86963 Clinical occlusal analysis including muscle and joint palpationlimit of one (1) per three year period. 01/11/2007 86964 Registration and mounting of casts for occlusal analysislimit of one (1) per three year period. 01/11/2007 86965 Occlusal splint 01/11/2007 86966 Adjustment of pre-existing occlusal splint - per visit 01/11/2007 86968 Occlusal adjustment following occlusal analysis - per visit 01/11/2007 86971 Adjunctive physical therapy for temporomandibular joint and associated structures limit of four (4) per 12 month period. 01/11/2007 86972 Repair/addition occlusal splint 01/11/2007 86981 Splinting and stabilisation - direct - per tooth 01/11/2007 86986 Post-operative care where not otherwise includedin normal circumstances, dental specialists provide post-operative care following dental treatment. however, where a patient requires unforeseen post-operative care or is seen by a dental specialist who did not provide the initial treatment, this item can be used.limit of two (2) per 12 month period 01/11/2007 87011 Initial denture examinationassessment of any existing dentures and any teeth, supporting tissues and oral tissues in order to construct a removable dental prosthesis or refer to an appropriate clinician. this assessment includes the recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information.limit of one (1) per provider every 2 years. 01/11/2007 87014 Consultation a consultation to seek advice or discuss treatment options regarding removable dental prosthesis. this consultation includes the recording an appropriate medical history and any other relevant information. 01/11/2007 87071 Diagnostic model - per model 01/11/2007 87711 Complete maxillary denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87712 Complete mandibular denturelimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87716 Metal palate or plate additional to items 87711, 87712 or 87719. 01/11/2007 87719 Complete maxillary and mandibular dentureslimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87721 Partial maxillary denture - resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 87733 for each additional tooth.limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87722 Partial mandibular denture resin basebase amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 87733 for each additional tooth. limit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87727 Partial maxillary denture cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 87733 for each additional tooth and item 87739 for each metal backinglimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87728 Partial mandibular denture cast metal framework (includes provision of casting)inclusive of clasps, retainers and occlusal rests.base amount only. to be claimed in conjunction with item 87733 for each additional tooth and item 87739 for each metal backinglimit of one new set of dentures per patient every eight (8) years. in exceptional circumstances, a patient may receive a second set of new dentures during the eight year period. 01/11/2007 87731 Retainer per toothadditional to items 87721 and 87722 01/11/2007 87732 Occlusal rest additional to items 87721 and 87722 01/11/2007 87733 Tooth/teeth (partial denture) an item to describe each tooth added to the base of new partial denture. the number of teeth should be indicated. to be claimed with items 87721, 87722, 87727 or 87728.limit of twelve (12) per base 01/11/2007 87736 Immediate tooth replacement - per tooth 01/11/2007 87737 Resilient lining 01/11/2007 87738 Wrought bara wrought bar joining sections of a partial prosthesis. 01/11/2007 87739 Metal backing per backingan extension of the casting of a cast metal partial denture to provide a backing for the denture tooth. the number of backings should be indicated. to be claimed with items 87727 or 87728. 01/11/2007 87741 Adjustment of pre-existing dentureadjustment of a denture to improve comfort and function. this item cannot be claimed for routine adjustments following the insertion of a new denture or maintenance or repair of an existing denture. 01/11/2007 87743 Relining complete denture - processedfor soft relines, use items 87743 and 87737. 01/11/2007 87744 Relining - partial denture - processedfor soft relines, use items 87744 and 87737. 01/11/2007 87745 Remodelling - complete denture 01/11/2007 87746 Remodelling - partial denture 01/11/2007 87751 Relining - complete denture - directchair-side only. either hard or soft material. 01/11/2007 87752 Relining - partial denture - direct 01/11/2007 87753 Cleaning and polishing of pre-existing denture limit of one (1) per 2 year period. 01/11/2007 87761 Reattaching pre-existing tooth or clasp to denture includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 87762 Replacing clasp on denture 01/11/2007 87763 Repairing broken base of a complete denture includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 87764 Repairing broken base of a partial denture includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 87765 Replacing first tooth on denture 01/11/2007 87767 Any repair or tooth replacement in addition to other repairs, alterations or other modifications for same denture on same day includes labour and laboratory costs. 01/11/2007 87768 Adding tooth to partial denture to replace an extracted or decoronated tooth - per tooth 01/11/2007 87769 Repair or addition to metal casting 01/11/2007 87771 Tissue conditioning treatment prior to impressions limit of five (5) per 3 month period. 01/11/2007 87776 Impression where required for denture repair 01/11/2007 87777 Identificationmarking a dental appliance with a patient's name or other form of enduring patient identification. 01/11/2007