From 1 March 2022, Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item 38276 will be amended to expand patient access to Left Atrial Appendage closure procedure for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention.
Patients with an absolute and permanent contraindication to oral anticoagulation therapy documented by a medical practitioner who has not been involved in the decision to provide the surgical procedure will now be eligible for Medicare rebates.
PDF version factsheet - MBS item 38276 - 1 March 2022 (PDF 519 KB)
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