Relative Value Guide – changes to cell salvage item 22002

This page provides information regarding 1 November 2024 changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Relative Value Guide (RVG) item 22002.

Page last updated: 08 November 2024

From 1 November 2024, Relative Value Guide (RVG) Medicare Benefits Schedule item 22022 will be amended to also allow for intraoperative cell salvage. These changes will allow anaesthetists or assistant anaesthetists to bill for intraoperative cell salvage services when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia.

In addition, changes to explanatory note TN 10.8 will reflect updates to item 22002 and clarify use.
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