South Australia
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scales of Charges—Medical Practitioners) Regulations 1999
under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986

Contents
1	Short title
4	Interpretation
5	Scales of charges—Medical practitioners
6	Increase in fees for Goods and Services Tax
7	WorkCover may issue guidelines
Schedule A—Clinical medical services
Schedule B—Workers compensation services
Legislative history

1—Short title
These regulations may be cited as the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scales of Charges—Medical Practitioners) Regulations 1999.
4—Interpretation
	(1)	In these regulations—
Act means the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986;
DF, in an item in Schedule A or B, means the derived fee determined in accordance with the item;
GST means the tax payable under the GST law;
GST law means—
	(a)	A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Commonwealth); and
	(b)	the related legislation of the Commonwealth dealing with the imposition of a tax on the supply of goods, services and other things;
N/A (not applicable), in relation to an item in Schedule A, means that a fee is not set by these regulations for the relevant item;
prescribed medical certificate means a certificate provided by a recognised medical expert in support of a claim for compensation pursuant to section 52 of the Act in a form prescribed by regulation under the Act.
	(2)	A reference in these regulations to specified schedule guidelines is a reference to the guidelines of the specified name issued by WorkCover, as in force from time to time.
	(3)	If a charge prescribed in a scale of charges is expressed as an amount per hour—
	(a)	a charge is payable for services provided for less than or more than an hour; and
	(b)	the amount payable is to be determined by multiplying the amount per hour by the proportion that the number of minutes for which the services are provided rounded to the nearest 5 minutes bears to 60 minutes.
Note—
These regulations apply for the purposes of section 127A of the Motor Vehicles Act 1959 subject to modifications specified by that section and modifications specified by notice in the Gazette under that section.
5—Scales of charges—Medical practitioners
Pursuant to section 32(11) of the Act, the scales of charges set out in Schedules A and B are, subject to modification under regulation 6, prescribed as scales of charges for the purposes of that section for the provision of medical and related or supplementary services by legally qualified medical practitioners.
6—Increase in fees for Goods and Services Tax
	(1)	Where a service set out in Schedule A or B is subject to GST, the maximum fee set out in (or determined as a derived fee in accordance with) the Schedule in respect of the service is increased so that after deduction of the GST in relation to the service the amount of the fee remaining is equal to the maximum fee set out in, or determined in accordance with, the Schedule.
	(2)	Where the maximum fee in respect of a service is determined as a derived fee in accordance with Schedule A or B, the fee from which it is derived must not be increased under subregulation (1) to include GST when calculating the derived fee.
7—WorkCover may issue guidelines
WorkCover may issue guidelines from time to time for the purposes of these regulations.

Schedule A—Clinical medical services
Note—
The item numbers and service descriptions in Schedule A are the subject of Commonwealth of Australia copyright and are reproduced by permission.
This Schedule should be read in conjunction with the Schedule A guidelines.

Group A1  - General Practitioner attendances to which no other item
	Emergency attendance after hours
00001	Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on 	$146.30
	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 
00002	Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than	$146.30
	 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 
00601	Professional attendance, being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on 	$154.75
	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 
00602	Professional attendance, being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more 	$154.75
	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 
	General practitioner attendances
00003	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a 	$18.35
	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 
00004	Home visit - level A Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than 
	consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution.	DF
		
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 3 ($18.35), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 3 plus $1.85 per patient.
00013	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – 
	level A Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 3 ($18.35), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 3 plus $1.85 per patient.
00019	Consultation at a hospital - level A Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion 
	- each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 3 ($18.35), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 3 plus $1.85 per patient.
00020	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level A Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 
	hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 3 ($18.35), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 3 plus $1.85 per patient.
00023	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a 	$47.70
	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 
00024	Home visit - level B Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than 
	consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 23 ($47.70), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 23 plus $1.85 per patient.
00025	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – 
	level B Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 23 ($47.70), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 23 plus $1.85 per patient.
00033	Consultation at a hospital - level B Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion 
	- each patient.	DF
		
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 23 ($47.70), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 23 plus $1.85 per patient.
00035	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level B Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 
	hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 23 ($47.70), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 23 plus $1.85 per patient.
00036	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a 	$76.30
	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 
00037	Home visit - level C Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than 
	consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 36 ($76.30), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 36 plus $1.85 per patient.
00038	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – 
	level C Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 36 ($76.30), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 36 plus $1.85 per patient.
00040	Consultation at a hospital - level C Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion 
	- each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 36 ($76.30), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 36 plus $1.85 per patient.
00043	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level C Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 
	hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 36 ($76.30), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 36 plus $1.85 per patient.
00044	Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a 	$102.50
	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
00047	Home visit - level D Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than 
	consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 44 ($102.50), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 44 plus $1.85 per patient.
00048	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – 
	level D Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 44 ($102.50), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 44 plus $1.85 per patient.
00050	Consultation at a hospital - level D Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 hospital on 1 occasion 
	- each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 44 ($102.50), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 44 plus $1.85 per patient.
00051	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level D Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 
	hospital on 1 occasion - each patient.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 44 ($102.50), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 44 plus $1.85 per patient.
	Group A2  - Other non-referred attendances to which no other item 
	Surgery consultations
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	N/A
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 	N/A
	practitioner) each attendance 
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 	N/A
	practitioner) each attendance 
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
	item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more 
	patients on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 
	1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient 
	Emergency attendances after hours
00097	Professional attendance being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not 	$146.30
	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 
00098	Professional attendance being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not being a 	$146.30
	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 
00697	Professional attendance, being an attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner, (not 	$154.75
	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 
00698	Professional attendance, being an attendance at consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner (not being a 	$154.75
	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 
	Group A3 - Specialist attendances to which no other item applies
00104	Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to	$111.30
	 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
0104A	Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty 	$153.70
	where the patient is referred to him or her.
	- Initial attendance in a single course of treatment, not being a service to which item 106 applies
	Specialist, referred consultation of MORE THAN 25 minutes – surgery or hospital
	
	Note 1: Item number 0104A is not to be charged for independent medical examinations. 
	
	Note 2: These item numbers are for initial consultations only. Doctors should bill subsequent consultations in 
	the usual manner.
	
	Note 3: The majority of consultations should fall into the 00104 category. The fact that a patient is a workers 
	compensation claimant should not necessitate a longer consultation. Factors that would extend the length of
	the consultation include:
	- the need to obtain a more detailed history or perform a more extensive examination than usual
	- additional time is required to review previous investigations, results or reports
	- previous intervention or other related medical complaints necessitate increased time and effort in order to 
	determine appropriate treatment
	- extensive advice/counselling regarding ongoing treatment is required
	- a course of rehabilitation treatment is recommended to the injured worker for their discussion with their 
	vocational rehabilitation service provider.
00105	Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to	$63.60
	 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 
00106	- initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which 	$99.00
	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 
00107	Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to	$131.10
	 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
00108	Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to	$84.70
	 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
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 	N/A
	14 years or under with developmental delay, not being a service to which item 104, 106 or any of items 
	10801 to 10816 applies 
	Group A4  - Consultant Physician attendances to which no other item applies
00110	Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or 	$185.50
	her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - 
	initial attendance in a single course of treatment 
00116	Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or 	$95.40
	her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner 
	each attendance (not being a service to which item 119 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of
	 treatment
00119	Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or 	$49.20
	her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner 
	each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
00122	Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the 	$207.25
	practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a 
	medical practitioner initial attendance in a single course of treatment
00128	Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the 	$119.05
	practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a 
	medical practitioner each attendance (other than a service to which item 131 applies) subsequent to the first
	 in a single course of treatment
00131	Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the 	$89.90
	practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a 
	medical practitioner each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
	Group A5  - Prolonged attendances to which no other item applies
00160	Professional attendance for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours (not being a service to 	$240.60
	which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on 
	the patient to the exclusion of all other patients 
00161	Professional attendance for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours (not being a service to 	$390.10
	which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on 
	the patient to the exclusion of all other patients 
00162	Professional attendance for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (not being a service to 	$524.70
	which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on 
	the patient to the exclusion of all other patients 
00163	Professional attendance for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours (not being a service to 	$652.95
	which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on 
	the patient to the exclusion of all other patients 
00164	Professional attendance for a period of 5 hours or more (not being a service to which any other item 	$772.75
	applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the 
	exclusion of all other patients 
	Group A6  - Group Therapy
00170	Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the 	$164.30
	direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of 
	his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal 
	relationships with that family each group of 2 patients
00171	Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the 	$168.85
	direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of 
	his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal 
	relationships with that family each group of 3 patients
00172	Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the 	$211.80
	direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of 
	his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal 
	relationships with that family each group of 4 or more patients
	Group A7  - Acupuncture
00173	Attendance at which a medical practitioner performs acupuncture by application of stimuli on or through the 	$37.10
	surface of the skin by acupuncture needle only, 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.
00193	Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, involving either:	$47.70
	1.taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation 
	to 1 or more problems; or 2.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 [check these in new MBS 
	book] applies and at which the medical practitioner performs acupuncture by the application of stimuli on or 
	through the surface of the skin by acupuncture needle only, 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.
00195	Professional attendance by a general practitioner on 1 or more patients at a hospital, on 1 occasion, 
	involving either:	DF
	(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 the medical practitioner performs 
	acupuncture by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by acupuncture needle only; 
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 193 ($47.70), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 193 plus $1.85 per patient.
00197	Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, involving either:	$76.30
	1.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 2. 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 the medical practitioner performs acupuncture by the application of
	stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by acupuncture needle only, 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.
00199	Professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than a hospital, involving either:	$102.50
	1.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 2.a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for the implementation of a 
	management plan and at which the medical practitioner performs acupuncture by the application of stimuli on
	or through the surface of the skin by acupuncture needle only, 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.
	
	In accordance with Schedule A guidelines, acupuncture may only be performed by a legally qualified 
	medical practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, who has been accredited
	by the Australian Medical Acupuncture College (AMAC) and RACGP Joint Medical Acupuncture Working 
	Party, and participates in on-going Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuing Professional Development (CDP) 
	requirements to maintain eligibility.
	Group A8  - Consultant psychiatrist attendances to which no other item 
	applies
00291	Consultant psychiatrist, referred patient assessment and management Professional attendance by a 	$405.80
	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 preceeding 12 months, 
	payment has been made under this item
00293	Consultant psychiatrist, review of referred patient assessment and management Professional attendance 	$254.75
	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 managment 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 Being an attendance on a patient in 
	respect of whom, in the preceeding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291, payable no more 
	than once in any 12 month period
00300	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$61.50
	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 
00302	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$124.00
	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 
00304	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$183.40
	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 
00306	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$265.00
	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 308 and items 353 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 
	attendances in a calendar year 
00308	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$307.40
	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 
00310	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$25.75
	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. 
00312	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$92.10
	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. 
00314	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$141.50
	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. 
00316	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$137.70
	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. 
00318	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$194.40
	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. 
00319	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$204.90
	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. 
00320	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$61.50
	where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 
	minutes duration at hospital
00322	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$124.00
	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
00324	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$183.40
	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
00326	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$265.00
	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
00328	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$307.40
	where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes 
	duration at hospital
00330	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$83.55
	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 
00332	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$135.70
	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
00334	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$185.50
	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
00336	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$265.00
	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
00338	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry 	$307.40
	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 
00342	Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same 	$62.95
	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
00344	Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same 	$82.45
	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
00346	Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same 	$123.60
	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
00348	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, 	$174.40
	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 
00350	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, 	$240.80
	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 
00352	Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, 	$174.40
	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 
00353	Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation via telepsychiatry for assessment, diagnosis and treatment a 	$64.25
	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. 
00355	A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration. 	$128.25
00356	A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. 	$188.05
00357	A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration 	$259.50
00358	A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 75 minutes duration 	$316.10
00364	Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and treatment following 	$55.80
	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. 
00366	A face-to-face attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration 	$111.50
00367	A face-to-face attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. 	$163.45
00369	A face-to-face attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration 	$225.60
00370	A face-to-face attendance of more than 75 minutes duration. 	$274.85
	Group A12 - Consultant occupational physician attendances to which no 
	other item applies
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 	N/A
	medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 
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 	N/A
	medical practitioner - each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 
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	N/A
	 or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 
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	N/A
	 or her by a medical practitioner- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 
	Group A13 - Public health physician attendances to which no other item 
	applies
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 	N/A
	straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination 
	and management 
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 	N/A
	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 
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	N/A
	 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 
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination 
	and management 
	
	The fee for item 410, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 410 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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 
	
	The fee for item 411, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 411 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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 
	
	The fee for item 412, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 412 plus $1.60 per patient 
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	N/A
	 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 
	
	The fee for item 413, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 413 plus $1.60 per patient 
	Group A16 - Medical practitioner (Sports Physician) attendances to which 
	no other item applies
	Surgery consultations
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 	N/A
	nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management 
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
	Group A16 - Medical practitioner (Sports Physician) attendances to which 
	no other item applies
	Emergency attendances after hours
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
	Group A21 - Medical practitioner (Emergency Physician) attendances to 
	which no other item applies
	Consultations
00501	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 1 professional 	$47.05
	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. 
00503	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 2 professional 	$79.50
	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. 
00507	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 3 professional 	$133.65
	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. 
00511	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 4 professional 	$131.00
	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. 
00515	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 5 professional 	$209.55
	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. 
00519	Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department professional attendance on 	$139.90
	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 
00520	For a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 	$279.95
00530	For a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours of total physician time spent with each patient 	$466.50
00532	For a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 	$653.00
00534	For a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours of total physician time spent with each patient. 	$839.85
00536	For a period of 5 hours or more of total physician time spent with each patient. 	$933.15
	Group A14 - Health Assessments
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	N/A
	 - 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 
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 	N/A
	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 
00704	Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or 	$175.30
	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 
00706	Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or 	$287.60
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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. 
00714	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 	N/A
	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. This item may be 
	claimed by patients within 12 months of receiving residency or arrival (whichever is later) in Australia 
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 	N/A
	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. This item may be claimed by patients within 12 months of 
	receiving residency or arrival (whichever is later) in Australia 
	
	The fee for item 714, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 714 plus $1.60 per patient. 
	Group A15 - GP management plans, team care arrangements, 
	multidisciplinary care plans and case conferences 
	GP management plans, team care arrangements, multidisciplinary care 
	plans and case conferences 
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 	N/A
	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.
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 	N/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.
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 	N/A
	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.
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 	N/A
	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.
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 	N/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.
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, 	N/A
	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.
	Case conferences
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 	N/A
	conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less 
	than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 730 applies) 
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 	N/A
	conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less 
	than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 730 applies) 
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 	N/A
	conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a 
	service associated with a service to which item 730 applies) 
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 	N/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 730 apply) 
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 	N/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 730 apply) 
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 	N/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 730 apply) 
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 	N/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 item 720 to 730 apply) - payable not more than once for each 
	hospital admission 
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 	N/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 730 apply) - payable not more than once for each 
	hospital admission 
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 	N/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 730 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 
	730 apply) 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 
	730 apply) 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 730 apply) 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 
	730 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 
	730 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission 
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 	N/A
	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 720 to 730 apply) - payable not 
	more than once for each hospital admission 
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 	N/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 730 applies) 
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 	N/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 730 applies) 
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 	N/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 730 applies) 
00820	Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his a community or her specialty, as a member of a case 
	conference team, to organise and coordinate case conference of at least 15 minutes but less 	N/A
	than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines (see note a24.7 on 
	permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	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 (see a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	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 (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	the conference) of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care 
	providers of different disciplines (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines (see note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines (see note a24.7 on 
	permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines (see
	 note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines (see
	 note a24.7 on permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines (see note a24.7 on 
	permissible combinations) 
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 	N/A
	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 
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	N/A
	 less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines 
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 	N/A
	with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers, of different disciplines 
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 	N/A
	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 
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	N/A
	 less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different 
	disciplines 
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 	N/A
	with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines 
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 	N/A
	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
	Group A17 - Domiciliary medication management review

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 	N/A
	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. 
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 	N/A
	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 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. 
	Group A18 - General Practitioner attendance associated with PIP incentive
	 payments
	Taking of a cervical smear from an unscreened or significantly 
	underscreened woman
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 	N/A
	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)
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 	N/A
	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) 
02503	Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item 
	cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 	N/A
	
	The fee for item 2501, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2501 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02506	Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item 
	cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 	N/A
	
	The fee for item 2504, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2504 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02509	Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item 
	cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999 	N/A
	
	The fee for item 2507, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2507 plus $1.60 per patient 
	Completion of an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus

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 - 	N/A
	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)
02518	Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2517, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2517 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02522	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2521, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for 2521 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02526	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2525, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for 2525 plus $1.60 per patient 
	Completion of the asthma 3+ visit plan
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 	N/A
	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) 
02547	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2546, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2546 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02553	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2552, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2552 plus $1.60 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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) 
02559	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee or item 2558, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients.  
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2558 plus $1.60 per patient 
	Completion of the 3 step mental health process
02574	Note: Benefits included in Subgroup 4, a18 or a19, are payable for one 3 Step Mental Health Process per 	$76.30
	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)
02575	Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2574, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2574 plus $1.60 per patient. 
02577	Level 'd' professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of 	$102.50
	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) 
02578	Out-of-surgery consultation (professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) 
		N/A
	The fee for item 2577, plus $22.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. 
	For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2577 plus $1.60 per patient. 
	Group A19 - Other non-referred attendances associated with PIP incentive
	 payments to which no other item applies 
	Taking of a cervical smear from an unscreened or significantly 
	underscreened woman
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 	N/A
	years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in 
	conjunction with item 10999
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 	N/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
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 	N/A
	cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 
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 	N/A
	years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999.
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 	N/A
	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. 
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with item 10999. 
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
	Completion of an annual cycle of care for patients with diabetes mellitus
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 - 	N/A
	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.
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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	N/A
	 requirements for a full year of care of a patient with established diabetes mellitus 
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
	Completion of the asthma 3+ visit plan
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 	N/A
	the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 
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. 	N/A
02668	Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of 
	the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 	N/A
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	N/A
	 minimum requirements of the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 
	
	An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient. 
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.	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
02677	Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of 
	the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. 	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients.  For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient 
	Completion of the 3 step mental health process
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 	N/A
	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.
02705	Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the 3 
	step mental health process. 	N/A
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 	N/A
	the requirements of the 3 step mental health process. 
	
	An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient. 
02708	Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the requirements of the 3 
	Step Mental Health Process. 	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient. 
	Group A20 - Focussed psychological strategies
	Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not 
	including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of
	 focussed psychological strategies
02721	Fps attendance professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies for 	$100.60
	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) 
02723	Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms.
		DF
	Derived fee: The fee for item 02721 ($100.60), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for item 02721 plus $1.85 per patient.
02725	Fps extended attendance professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological 	$130.10
	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 40 
	minutes.surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms). 
02727	Out-of-surgery consultation Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms.
		DF
	Derived fee:The fee for item 02725 ($130.10), plus $27.60 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for item 02725 plus $1.85 per patient.
	Group A24 - Pain and Palliative Medicine
	Pain medicine attendances
02801	Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at 	$185.50
	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
02806	- each attendance (other than a service to which item 2814 applies) subsequent to the first in a single 	$95.40
	course of treatment 
02814	- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 	$49.20
02824	Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place 	$207.25
	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
02832	- each attendance (other than a service to which item 2840 applies) subsequent to the first in a single 	$119.05
	course of treatment 
02840	- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 	$89.90
	Pain medicine case conferences
02946	Case conferences - pain medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in	$191.35
	 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 
02949	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$287.15
	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 
02954	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$382.70
	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 
02958	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$137.55
	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 
02972	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$219.25
	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 
02974	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$301.00
	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 
02978	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$191.35
	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 
02984	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$287.15
	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 
02988	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$382.70
	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 
02992	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$137.55
	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 
02996	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$219.25
	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 
03000	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member 	$301.00
	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 
	Palliative medicine attendances
03005	Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance 	$185.50
	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
03010	- each attendance (other than a service to which item 3014 applies) subsequent to the first in a single 	$95.40
	course of treatment 
03014	- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 	$49.20
03018	Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a 	$207.25
	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
03023	- each attendance (other than a service to which item 3028 applies) subsequent to the first in a single 	$119.05
	course of treatment 
03028	- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 	$89.90
	Palliative medicine case conferences
03032	Case conferences - pallitive medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist 	$191.35
	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 
03040	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$287.15
	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 
03044	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$382.70
	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 
03051	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$137.55
	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 
03055	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$219.25
	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 
03062	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$301.00
	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 
03069	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$191.35
	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 
03074	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$287.15
	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 
03078	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$382.70
	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 
03083	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$137.55
	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 
03088	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$219.25
	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 
03093	Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a 	$301.00
	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 
	Group A22 - General Practitioner after-hours attendances to which no 
	other item applies
05000	level 'a' professional attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straight forward nature of the 	$31.40
	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.
05003	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 	DF
	holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05000 ($31.40), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05000 plus $1.85 per patient.
05007	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – level A. Professional 
	attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion - each patient. The attendance must be 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05000 ($31.40), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05000 plus $1.85 per patient.
05010	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level A. 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	DF
	 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.
	
	Derived fee:  
	The fee for Item 05000 ($31.40), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of 6 
	patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05000 plus $1.85 per patient.
05020	Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with 	$63.20
	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.)
05023	Home visit - level B. 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 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05020 ($63.20), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05020 plus $1.85 per patient.
05026	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility - level B. Professional 
	attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion - each patient. The attendance must be 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05020 ($63.20), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05020 plus $1.85 per patient.
05028	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level B. 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	DF
	 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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05020 ($63.20), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05020 plus $1.85 per patient.
05040	Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, 	$89.35
	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.)
05043	Home visit - level C. 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 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05040 ($89.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05040 plus $1.85 per patient.
05046	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – level C. Professional 
	attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion - each patient. The attendance must be 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05040 ($89.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05040 plus $1.85 per patient.
05049	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level C. 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	DF
	 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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05040 ($89.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05040 plus $1.85 per patient.
05060	level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of 	$114.35
	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.) 
05063	Home visit - level D. 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 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05060 ($114.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05060 plus $1.85 per patient.
05064	Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility – level D. Professional 
	attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion - each patient. The attendance must be 	DF
	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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05060 ($114.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05060 plus $1.85 per patient.
05067	Consultation at a residential aged care facility - level D. 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	DF
	 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.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for Item 05060 ($114.35), plus $27.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a 
	maximum of 6 patients. For 7 or more patients - the fee for Item 05060 plus $1.85 per patient.
	Group A23 - Other non-referred after-hours attendances to which no other
	 item applies
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, 	N/A
	or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.) 
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,	N/A
	 or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
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 	N/A
	8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
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. 	N/A
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 	N/A
	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.
	
	An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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. 	N/A
	
	An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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.
	
	An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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,	N/A
	 or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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. 	N/A
		
	An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	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.
	
	An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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,	N/A
	 or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient 
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 	N/A
	8am or after 8pm on any other day. 
	
	An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient 
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. 	N/A
		
	An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six 
	patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $.70 per patient 
	Group A9  - Contact Lenses - attendances 
10801	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with myopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye 
10802	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with manifest hyperopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye 
10803	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye 
10804	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with irregular astigmatism in either eye, being a condition the existence of which has been confirmed by 
	keratometric observation, if the maximum visual acuity obtainable with spectacle correction is worse than 
	0.3 logMAR (6/12) and if that corrected acuity would be improved by an additional 0.1 logMAR by the use of 
	a contact lens 
10805	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with anisometropia of 3.0 dioptres or greater (difference between spherical equivalents) 
10806	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	with corrected visual acuity of 0.7 logMAR (6/30) or worse in both eyes, being patients for whom a contact 
	lens is prescribed as part of a telescopic system 
10807	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	for whom a wholly or segmentally opaque contact lens is prescribed for the alleviation of dazzle, distortion 
	or diplopia caused by pathological mydriasis, aniridia, coloboma of the iris, pupillary malformation or 
	distortion, significant ocular deformity or corneal opacity - whether congenital, traumatic or surgical in origin 
10808	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles 
10809	Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry
	 and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients 	N/A
	who have a medical or optical condition (other than myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia or a 
	condition to which item 10806, 10807 or 10808 applies) requiring the use of a contact lens for correction, 
	where the condition is specified on the patient's account 
10816	Attendance for the refitting of contact lenses with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of 
	a prescription, where the patient requires a change in contact lens material or basic lens parameters, other 	N/A
	than simple power change, because of a structural or functional change in the eye or an allergic response 
	within 36 months of the fitting of a contact lens to which Items 10801 to 10809 apply 
	Group M3  - Allied health services
10950	Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health service provided to a person by an eligible Aboriginal health 
	worker if: (a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being 	N/A
	managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant 
	physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the 
	management of the person's chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible 
	Aboriginal health worker by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the 
	Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the 
	Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) the 
	service is provided to the person individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes 
	duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible Aboriginal health worker gives a written report to the referring
	 medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that
	 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 (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 5 services (including any 
	services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10951	Diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator if: (a) the service is 
	provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical 	N/A
	practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; 
	and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's 
	chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the 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 substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not 
	an admitted patient of a hospital or day- hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person 
	individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the
	 eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph 
	(c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 
	apply) in a 12 month period
10952	Audiology health service provided to a person by an eligible audiologist if: (a) the service is provided to a 
	person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including 	N/A
	a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible audiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral 
	form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that substanially 
	complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital 
	or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and (f) the 
	service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible audiologist gives a written 
	report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 
	services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10953	Exercise physiology service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist if: (a) the service is 
	provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical 	N/A
	practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; 
	and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's 
	chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the 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 or day- hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person 
	individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the
	 eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in 
	paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items
	 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year
10954	Dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian if: (a) the service is provided to a person 
	who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a 	N/A
	general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the person is referred to the 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 substanially 
	complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital 
	or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and (f) the 
	service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report
	 to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services 
	(including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10956	Mental health service provided to a person by an eligible mental health worker if: (a) the service is provided 
	to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner 	N/A
	(including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the 
	service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and 
	complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible mental health worker by the medical 
	practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a 
	referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an
	 admitted patient of a hospital or day- hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person 
	individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the
	 eligible mental health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in 
	paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items
	 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10958	Occupational therapy health service provided to a person by an eligible occupational therapist if: (a) the 
	service is provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a 	N/A
	medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an 
	epc plan; and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the 
	person's chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible occupational therapist 
	by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and 
	Ageing) or a referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the 
	person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the 
	person individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the 
	service, the eligible occupational therapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner 
	mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any 
	services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10960	Physiotherapy health service provided to a person by an eligible physiotherapist if: (a) the service is 
	provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical 	N/A
	practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; 
	and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's 
	chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible physiotherapist by the medical 
	practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a 
	referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an
	 admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person 
	individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the
	 eligible physiotherapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph 
	(c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 
	apply) in a 12 month period
10962	Chiropody health service provided to a person by an eligible chiropodist, or podiatry health service provided 
	to a person by an eligible podiatrist if: (a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic and 	N/A
	complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a 
	specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is recommended in the person's 
	epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is 
	referred to the eligible chiropidist or eligible podiatrist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that 
	has been issued by the Department (of Health and ageing) or a referral form that substanially complies with 
	the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital
	 facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at 
	least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible chiropodist or eligible podiatrist gives a 
	written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10964	Chiropractic health service provided to a person by an eligible chiropractor if: (a) the service is provided to a
	 person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including 	N/A
	a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible chiropractor by the medical practitioner using a 
	referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that 
	substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient 
	of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; 
	and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible chiropractor gives
	 a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10966	Osteopathy health service provided to a person by an eligible osteopath if: (a) the service is provided to a 
	person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including 	N/A
	a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible osteopath by the medical practitioner using a referral 
	form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that substanially 
	complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital 
	or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and (f) the 
	service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible osteopath gives a written 
	report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 
	services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10968	Psychology health service provided to a person by an eligible psychologist if: (a) the service is provided to a
	 person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including 	N/A
	a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible psychologist by the medical practitioner using a 
	referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that 
	substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not an admitted patient 
	of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; 
	and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the eligible psychologist gives
	 a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
10970	Speech pathology health service provided to a person by an eligible speech pathologist if: (a) the service is 
	provided to a person who has a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical 	N/A
	practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; 
	and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's 
	chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible speech pathologist by the 
	medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or 
	a referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is not 
	an admitted patient of a hospital or day- hospital facility; and (e) the service is provided to the person 
	individually and in person; and (f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and (g) after the service, the
	 eligible speech pathologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in 
	paragraph (c): (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 that 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 (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 5 services (including any services to which items
	 10950 to 10970 apply) in a 12 month period
	Group M4  - Dental services
10975	Dental assessment provided to a person by an eligible dental practitioner if: (a) the service is provided to a 
	person whose dental condition is exacerbating a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a 	N/A
	medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an 
	epc plan; and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the 
	person's chronic and complex condition; and (c) the person is referred to the eligible dental practitioner by 
	the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing)
	 or a referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; and (d) the person is 
	not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (e) after the assessment, the eligible dental 
	practitioner gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner; and (f) 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 3 services (including any services to which this 
	item or item 10976 or 10977 applies) in a 12 month period 
10976	Dental treatment provided to a person by an eligible dental practitioner if: (a) the service is provided to a 
	person whose dental condition is exacerbating a chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a 	N/A
	medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an 
	epc plan; and (b) the service is recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the 
	person's chronic and complex condition; and (c) the service is associated with a service of the kind 
	described in item 10975 previously provided to the person; and (d) the person is referred to the eligible 
	dental practitioner by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the Department 
	(of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that substanially complies with the form issued by the Department; 
	and (e) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility; and (f) 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 3 services (including any services 
	to which this item or item 10975 or 10977 applies) in a 12 month period 
10977	Dental service provided to a person by an eligible dental practitioner or an eligible dental specialist (the 
	providing dentist) if: (a) the service is provided to a person whose dental condition is exacerbating a 	N/A
	chronic and complex condition that is being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general 
	practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under an epc plan; and (b) the service is 
	recommended in the person's epc plan as part of the management of the person's chronic and complex 
	condition; and (c) the service is associated with a service of the kind described in item 10975 previously 
	provided to the person by another eligible dental practitioner; and (d) the person is referred to the providing 
	dentist by the eligible dental practitioner who provided the service described in item 10975 using a referral 
	form that has been issued by the Department (of Health and Ageing) or a referral form that substanially 
	complies with the form issued by the Department; and (e) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital 
	or day-hospital facility; and (f) after the service, the providing dentist gives a written report to the referring 
	eligible dental practitioner and the medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (a); and (g) 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 3 services (including any services 
	to which this item or item 10975 or 10976 applies) in a 12 month period 
	Group M5  - Immunisation and wound management services provided by a
	 registered Aboriginal health worker on behalf of a medical practitioner
10988	Immunisation provided to a person by a registered Aboriginal Health Worker if: (a) the immunisation is 	$15.90
	provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the person is not an 
	admitted patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility 
10989	Treatment of a person's wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a registered Aboriginal Health 	$15.90
	Worker if: (a) the treatment is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; 
	and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility 
	Group M1  - Management of bulk-billed services
10990	A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10991) applies if:(a) the service 
	is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a 	N/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
10991	A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10990) applies if: (a) the service 
	is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a 	N/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; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following 
	ssd spatial units: (a) Beaudesert Shire Part a (b) Belconnen (c) Darwin City (d) Eastern Outer Melbourne (e)
	 East Metropolitan (f) Frankston City (g) Gosford- Wyong (h) Greater Geelong City Part a (i) Gungahlin-Hall 
	(j) Ipswich City (part in bsd) (k) Litchfield Shire (l) Melton-Wyndham (m) Mornington Peninsula Shire 
	(n)Newcastle (o) North Canberra (p) Palmerston-East Arm (q) Pine Rivers Shire (r) Queanbeyan (s) South 
	Canberra (t) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (u) Southern Adelaide (v) South West Metropolitan (w) 
	Thuringowa City Part a (x) Townsville City Part a (y) Tuggeranong (z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (za) Woden 
	Valley (zb)Yarra Ranges Shire Part a; or (iv) the geographical area included in the sla spatial unit of Palm 
	Island (ac) 
10992	A medical service to which item 1, 97, 601, 697, 5003, 5007, 5010, 5023, 5026, 5028, 5043, 5046, 5049, 
	5063, 5064, 5067, 5220, 5223, 5227, 5228, 5240, 5243, 5247, 5248, 5260, 5263, 5265 or 5267 applies if: (a)	N/A
	 the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 
	16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder;  and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital
	 or approved day-hospital facility; and (d) the service is not provided in consulting rooms; and (e) the 
	service is provided in one of the following eligible areas: (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) (f) the service is provided by, or on 
	behalf of, a medical practitioner whose practice location is not in an eligible area; and (g) 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.
	Group M2  - Services provided by a practice nurse on behalf of a medical 
	practitioner
10993	Immunisation provided to a person by a practice nurse if: (a) the immunisation is provided on behalf of, and 	$15.90
	under the supervision of, a medical practitioner: and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital or 
	approved day hospital facility
10996	Treatment of a person's wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a practice nurse if: (a) the 	$15.90
	treatment is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner: and (b) the person is
	 not an admitted patient of a hospital or day-hospital facility 
10998	Service provided by a practice nurse, being the taking of a cervical smear from a person, if: (a) the service 
	is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is provided	N/A
	 at, or from, a practice location in a regional, rural or remote area; and (c) the person is not an admitted 
	patient of a hospital or approved day hospital facility. 
10999	Service provided by a practice nurse, being the taking of a cervical smear from a woman between the ages	$15.90
	 of 20 and 69 inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years, if: (a) the service is provided 
	on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the service is provided at, or from,
	 a practice location in a regional, rural or remote area; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a 
	hospital or approved day hospital facility. this item cannot be claimed with items 2497-2509 and 2598-2616 
	Group D1  - Miscellaneous diagnostic procedures and investigations
	Neurology
11000	Electroencephalography, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11003, 11006 or 	$193.25
	11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 
	(Anaes.)
11003	Electroencephalography, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration, not being a service: (a) 	$385.95
	associated with a service to which item 11000, 11004, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; and (b) involving 
	quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 
11004	Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 	$430.40
	hours duration, recording on the first day, not being a service: (a)	associated with a service to which item 
	11000, 11003, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b)	involving quantitative topographic mapping using 
	neurometrics or similar devices 
11005	Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 	$430.40
	hours duration, recording on each day subsequent to the first day, not being a service: (a)	associated with
	 a service to which item 11000, 11003, 11004, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b)	involving quantitative 
	topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 
11006	Electroencephalography, temporosphenoidal, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping 	$199.80
	using neurometrics or similar devices 
11009	Electrocorticography 	$266.90
11012	Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis - conduction studies on 1 nerve or electromyography of 1 or more muscles 	$147.40
	using concentric needle electrodes or both these examinations (not being a service associated with a 
	service to which item 11015 or 11018 applies) 
11015	Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis conduction studies on 2 or 3 nerves with or without electromyography (not	$202.00
	 being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11018 applies) 
11018	Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis conduction studies on 4 or more nerves with or without electromyography 	$295.30
	or recordings from single fibres of nerves and muscles or both of these examinations (not being a service 
	associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11015 applies) 
11021	Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis repetitive stimulation for study of neuromuscular conduction or 	$202.00
	electromyography with quantitative computerised analysis or both of these examinations 
11024	Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not 	$133.75
	being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event- related potentials or multifocal 
	multichannel objective perimetry - 1 or 2 studies 
11027	Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not 	$197.60
	being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event-related potentials or multifocal 
	multichannel objective perimetry - 3 or more studies s 
	Ophthalmology
11200	Provocative test or tests for glaucoma, including water drinking 	$47.50
11203	Tonography - in the investigation or management of glaucoma, of 1 or both eyes - using an electrical 	$79.70
	tonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing 
11204	Electroretinography of one or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more studies 
	performed according to current professional guidelines or standards 	N/A
11205	Electrooculography of one or both eyes performed according to current professional guidelines or 
	standards 	N/A
11210	Pattern electroretinography of one or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more 
	studies performed according to current professional guidelines or standards 	N/A
11211	Dark adaptometry of one or both eyes with a quantitative (log cd/m2) estimation of threshold in log lumens at
	 45 minutes of dark adaptations 	N/A
11212	Optic fundi, examination of following intravenous dye injection 	$95.50
11215	Retinal photography, multiple exposures, of 1 eye with intravenous dye injection 	$190.50
11218	Retinal photography, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection 	$238.60
11221	Full quantitative computerised perimetry - (automated absolute static threshold) not being a service involving 	$136.50
	multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or 
	her specialty, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the 
	visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, bilateral - to a maximum of 2 examinations (including 
	examinations to which item 11224 applies) in any 12 month period 
11222	Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold) not being a service involving 	$128.80
	multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or 
	her specialty, with assessment and report, bilateral, where it can be demonstrated that a further 
	examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which Item 11221 applies due to presence of one of 
	the following conditions:- .established glaucoma (where surgery may be required within a six month period) 
	where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; .established neurological 
	disease which may be progressive and where a visual field is necessary for the management of the 
	patient; or monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by 
	systemic drug toxicity, where there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease 
	each additional examination 
11224	Full quantitative computerised perimetry - (automated absolute static threshold) not being a service involving 	$74.85
	multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or 
	her specialty, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the 
	visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, unilateral - to a maximum of 2 examinations (including
	 examinations to which item 11221 applies) in any 12 month period 
11225	Full quantitative computerised perimetry - (automated absolute static threshold) not being a service involving 	$70.95
	multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or 
	her specialty, with assessment and report, unilateral, where it can be demonstrated that a further 
	examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 11224 applies due to presence of one of 
	the following conditions:- .established glaucoma (where surgery may be required within a 6 month period) 
	where there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; . established neurological 
	disease which may be progressive and where a visual field is necessary for the management of the 
	patient; or . monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by 
	systemic drug toxicity, where there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease -
	each additional examination
11235	Examination of the eye by impression cytology of cornea for the investigation of ocular surface dysplasia, 	$189.95
	including the collection of cells, processing and all cytological examinations and preparation of report 
11237	Ocular contents, simultaneous ultrasonic echography by both unidimensional and bidimensional techniques, 	$107.60
	for the diagnosis, monitoring or measurement of choroidal and ciliary body melanomas, retinoblastoma or 
	suspicious naevi or simulating lesions, one eye, not being a service associated with a service to which 
	items in Group i1 apply 
11240	Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the 	$123.40
	measurement of one eye prior to lens surgery on that eye, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which items in Group i1 apply 
11241	Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for bilateral 
	eye measurement prior to lens surgery on both eyes, not being a service associated with a service to 	N/A
	which items in Group i1 apply 
11242	Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the 
	measurement of an eye previously measured and on which lens surgery has been performed, and where 	N/A
	further lens surgery is contemplated in that eye, not being a service associated with a service to which 
	items in Group i1 apply 
11243	Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the 
	measurement of a second eye where surgery for the first eye has resulted in more than 1 dioptre of error 	N/A
	or where more than 3 years have elapsed since the surgery for the first eye, not being a service 
	associated with a service to which items in Group i1 apply 
	Otolaryngology
11300	Brain stem evoked response audiometry (Anaes.)	$232.55
11303	Electrocochleography, extratympanic method, 1 or both ears 	$232.55
11304	Electrocochleography, transtympanic membrane insertion technique, 1 or both ears 	$378.85
11306	Nondeterminate audiometry 	$26.20
11309	Audiogram, air conduction 	$30.55
11312	Audiogram, air and bone conduction or air conduction and speech discrimination 	$44.20
11315	Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech 	$57.90
11318	Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech, with other cochlear tests 	$72.60
11321	Glycerol induced cochlear function changes assessed by a minimum of 4 air conduction and speech 	$136.50
	discrimination tests (Klockoff's test) 
11324	Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex 	$44.20
	performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where the patient is 
	referred by a medical practitioner - not being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 
	11312, 11315 or 11318 applies 
11327	Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex 	$27.90
	performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, where the patient is 
	referred by a medical practitioner - being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 11312, 
	11315 or 11318 applies 
11330	Impedance audiogram where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner - 1 examination in any 4 	$22.35
	week period 
11332	oto-acoustic emission audiometry for the detection of permanent congenital hearing impairment, performed 
	by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician, on an infant or child who is at risk due to one or more	N/A
	 of the following factors:- (i) admission to a neonatal intensive care unit; or (ii) family history of hearing 
	impairment; or (iii) intra- uterine or perinatal infection (either suspected or confirmed); or (iv) birthweight less
	 than 1.5kg; or (v) craniofacial deformity: or (vi) birth asphyxia; or (vii) chromosomal abnormality, including 
	Down's Syndrome; or (viii) exchange transfusion; and where:- the patient is referred by another medical 
	practitioner; and - middle ear pathology has been excluded by specialist opinion 
11333	Caloric test of labyrinth or labyrinths 	$50.75
11336	Simultaneous bithermal caloric test of labyrinths 	$50.75
11339	Electronystagmography 	$50.75
	Respiratory
11500	Bronchospirometry, including gas analysis 	$221.75
11503	Measurement of the mechanical or gas exchange function of the respiratory system, or of respiratory 	$195.45
	muscle function, or of ventilatory control mechanisms, using measurements of various parameters including 
	pressures, volumes, flow, gas concentrations in inspired or expired air, alveolar gas or blood, electrical 
	activity of muscles (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician 
	or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) - each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed, 
	not being a service associated with a service to which item 22018 applies
11506	Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing performed before and after 	$24.60
	inhalation of bronchodilator - each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed 
11509	Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed	$48.55
	 before and after inhalation of bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory 
	equipped to perform complex respiratory function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of 
	a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) - each occasion at which 1
	 or more such tests are performed 
11512	Continuous measurement of the relationship between flow and volume during expiration or inspiration 	$72.60
	involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed before and after inhalation of 
	bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory equipped to perform complex lung 
	function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in 
	the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) - each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed 
	Vascular
11600	Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by 	$77.15
	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 and where not performed in association with the administration 
	of anaesthesia) (Anaes.)
11602	investigation of venous reflux or obstruction in one or more limbs at rest by cw Doppler or pulsed Doppler 	$68.25
	involving examination at multiple sites along the limb(s) using intermittent limb compression and/or Valsava 
	manoeuvres to detect prograde and retrograde flow, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 32500 or 32501 applies - hard copy trace and report, maximum of two examinations in a 12 
	month period. 
11604	plethysmographic assessment of chronic venous disease, assessment of chronic venous disease in the 	$104.20
	lower and upper extremities, or in the lower or upper extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using venous 
	occlusion plethysmography, strain gauge plethysmography or air plethysmography, not being a service 
	associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies - examination hard copy trace and report. 
11605	infrared photoplethysmographic assessment of complex chronic lower limb venous disease, assessment of	$104.20
	 chronic venous disease in the lower extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using infrared 
	photoplethysmography, examination during and following exercise with and without superficial venous 
	occlusion, to assess venous function (reflux and/or obstruction) to determine surgical intervention or the 
	conservative management of deep venous thrombotic disease, not being a service associated with a 
	service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies - hard copy trace, calculation of 90% Recovery time and 
	report. 
11610	Measurement of ankle: brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of posterior tibial and 	$68.25
	dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic 
	techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachial systolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial 
	waveforms for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease, examination, hard copy trace and report. 
11611	measurement of wrist: brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of radial and ulnar (or 	$68.25
	finger) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the 
	calculation of the wrist (or finger ) brachial systolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial waveforms
	 for the evaluation of upper extremity arterial disease, examination, hard copy trace and report. 
11612	exercise study for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease, measurement of posterior tibial and 	$154.65
	dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using Doppler or plethysmographic 
	techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachial systolic pressure indices for the evaluation of lower 
	extremity arterial disease at rest and following exercise using a treadmill or bicycle ergometer or other such 
	equipment where the exercise workload is quantifiably documented, examination and report. 
11614	Transcranial doppler, examination of the intracranial arterial circulation using cw Doppler or pulsed Doppler 	$104.20
	with hard copy recording of waveforms, examination and report, not associated with a service to which 
	item 55280 applies. 
11615	Measurement of digital temperature, 1 or more digits, (unilateral or bilateral) and report, with hard copy 	$79.70
	recording of temperature before and for 10 minutes or more after cold stress testing 
11627	Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person under 12 years of age 
	N/A
	Cardiovascular
11700	Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing and report 	$57.90
11701	Twelve-lead electrocardiography, report only where the tracing has been forwarded to another medical 	$20.20
	practitioner, not in association with a consultation on the same occasion 
11702	Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only 	$20.20
11708	Continuous ECG recording of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the 	$165.00
	recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, involving 
	microprocessor based analysis equipment, interpretation and report of recordings by a specialist physician 
	or consultant physician, not being a service to which item 11709 applies 
11709	Continuous ECG recording (Holter) of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the	$220.60
	 recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, utilising a system 
	capable of superimposition and full disclosure printout of at least 12 hours of recorded ECG data, 
	microprocessor based scanning analysis, with interpretation and report by a specialist physician or 
	consultant physician 
11710	Ambulatory ECG monitoring, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, utilising a looping memory 	$61.15
	recording device which is connected continuously to the patient for 12 hours or more and is capable of 
	recording for at least 20 seconds prior to each activation and for 15 seconds after each activation, including
	 transmission, analysis, interpretation and report - payable once in any 4 week period 
11711	Ambulatory ECG monitoring for 12 hours or more, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, 	$33.30
	utilising a memory recording device which is capable of recording for at least 30 seconds after each 
	activation, including transmission, analysis, interpretation and report - payable once in any 4 week period 
11712	Multi channel ECG monitoring and recording during exercise (motorised treadmill or cycle ergometer capable 	$202.00
	of quantifying external workload in watts) or pharmacological stress, involving the continuous attendance of
	 a medical practitioner for not less than 20 minutes, with resting ECG, and with or without continuous blood 
	pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters, on premises equipped with mechanical 
	respirator and defibrillator 
11713	Signal averaged ECG recording involving not more than 300 beats, using at least 3 leads with data 	$115.75
	acquisition at not less than 1000Hz of at least 100 QRS complexes, including analysis, interpretation and 
	report of recording by a specialist physician or consultant physician 
11715	Blood dye dilution indicator test	$133.75
11718	Implanted pacemaker testing involving electrocardiography, measurement of rate, width and amplitude of 	$57.90
	stimulus, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which 
	item 11700 or 11721 applies 
11721	Implanted pacemaker testing of atrioventricular (AV) sequential, rate responsive, or antitachycardia 	$124.95
	pacemakers, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 11700 or 11718 applies 
11722	Implanted ecg loop recording, for investigation of recurrent unexplained syncope, including re- programming 	$46.85
	of device, retrieval of stored data, analysis, interpretation and report, not in association with item 38285 
11724	Up-right tilt table testing for the investigation of syncope of suspected cardiothoracic origin, including blood 	$245.05
	pressure monitoring, continuous ECG monitoring and the recording of the parameters, and involving an 
	established intravenous line and the continuous attendance of a specialist or consultant physician - on 
	premises equipped with a mechanical respirator and defibrillator 
	Gastroenterology and colorectal
11800	Oesophageal motility test, manometric 	$260.95
11810	Clinical assessment of gastro- oesophageal reflux disease involving 24 hour pH monitoring, including 	$217.85
	analysis, interpretation and report and including any associated consultation 
11820	Capsule endoscopy to investigate an episode of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, using a capsule 	$2,694.50
	endoscopy device approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (including administration of the 
	capsule, imaging, image reading and interpretation, and all attendances for providing the service on the day 
	the capsule is administered) if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician with 
	endoscopic training that is recognised by The Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in 
	Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and (b) the patient to whom the service is provided: (i) is aged 10 years or 
	over; and (ii) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (iii) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) an 
	upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy have been performed on the patient and have not 
	identified the cause of the bleeding; and (d) the service is performed within 6 months of the upper 
	gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy 
11830	Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor involving anal manometry or measurement of anorectal 	$179.55
	sensation or measurement of the rectosphincteric reflex 
11833	Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles involving electromyography or 	$306.75
	measurement of pudendal and spinal nerve motor latency 
	Genito/urinary physiological investigations
11900	Urine flow study including peak urine flow measurement, not being a service associated with a service to 	$36.05
	which item 11919 applies 
11903	cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012-11027, 	$143.00
	11912, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or any item in Group i3 applies 
11906	Urethral pressure profilometry, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012- 	$143.00
	11027, 11909, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or any item in Group i3 applies 
11909	Urethral pressure profilometry with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not 	$213.50
	being a service associated with a service to which item 11906, 11915, 11919, 36800 or any item in Group i3
	 applies 
11912	Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of rectal pressure, not being a service associated with 	$213.50
	a service to which any of items 11012- 11027, 11903, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or any item in Group
	 i3 applies (Anaes.)
11915	Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a 	$213.50
	service associated with a service to which any of items 11012-11027, 11903, 11909, 11912, 11919, 11921 
	and 36800 or any item in Group i3 applies (Anaes.)
11917	Cystometrography in conjunction with ultrasound of 1 or more components of the urinary tract, with 	$552.15
	measurement of any 1 or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral 
	sphincter electromyography; including all imaging associated with cystometrography, not being a service 
	associated with a service to which items 11012-11027, 11900-11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 apply. 
	(Anaes.)
11919	Cystometrography in conjunction with contrast micturating cystourethrography, with measurement of any 1 	$552.15
	or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral sphincter electromyography; 
	including all imaging associated with cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which items 11012-11027, 11900-11917, 11921 and 36800 apply (Anaes.)
11921	Bladder washout test for localisation of urinary infection not including bacterial counts for organisms in 	$113.55
	specimens
	Allergy testing
12000	Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using 1 to 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a service 	$54.60
	to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021 applies 
12003	Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using more than 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a 	$82.00
	service to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021 applies 
12012	Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using less than the number of allergens 	$29.45
	included in a standard patch test battery 
12015	Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard 	$88.40
	patch test battery 
12018	Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard 	$112.00
	patch test battery and additional allergens to a total of up to and including 50 allergens 
12021	Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis, performed by or on behalf of a 	$166.55
	specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, using more than 50 allergens 
	Other diagnostic procedures and investigations
12200	Collection of specimen of sweat by iontophoresis 	$40.90
12201	Administration, by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, of thyrotropin 	$3,162.00
	alfa-rch (recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone), and arranging services to which both items 
	61426 and 66650 apply, for the detection of recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer in a patient who: 
	(a) has had a total thyroidectomy and one ablative dose of radio-active iodine; and (b) is maintained on 
	thyroid hormone therapy; and (c) is at risk of recurrence; and (d) on at least one previous whole body scan 
	or serum thyroglobulin test when withdrawn from thyroid hormone therapy did not have evidence of well 
	differentiated thyroid cancer; and (i) withdrawal from thyroid hormone therapy resulted in severe 
	psychiatric disturbances when hypothyroid; or (ii) withdrawal is medically contraindicated because the 
	patient has: unstable coronary artery disease; or hypopituitarism; or a high risk of relapse or exacerbation 
	of a previous severe psychiatric illness payable once only in any twelve month period. 
12203	Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for an adult aged 18 years	$675.85
	 and over where: a) 	continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel 
	polygraph, and recording of eeg, eog, submental emg, anterior tibial emg, respiratory movement, airflow, 
	oxygen saturation and ecg are performed;b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision 
	of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; c)the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; d)the necessity 
	for the investigation is determined by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; e)
	 polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory events and 
	assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual scoring, or 
	manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation
	 and preparation of report ; and f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified adult sleep medicine 
	practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient - payable 
	only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period. 
12207	Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for an adult aged 18 years	$675.85
	 and over where:a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel 
	polygraph, and recordings of eg, eog, submental emg, anterior tibial emg, respiratory movement, airflow, 
	oxygen saturation and ecg are performed; b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision
	 of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; d)	the 
	necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner prior to the 
	investigation;e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory 
	events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual 
	scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for 
	interpretation and preparation of report; and f) 	interpretation and report are provided by a qualified adult 
	sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the 
	patient where it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to 
	which item 12203 applies for the adjustment and/or testing of the effectiveness of a positive pressure 
	ventilatory support device (other than nasal continuous positive airway pressure) in sleep, in a patient with 
	severe cardio-respiratory failure, and where previous studies have demonstrated failure of continuous 
	positive airway pressure or oxygen - each additional investigation 
12210	Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a child aged 0 - 12 years, 
	where:continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi- channel polygraph, and 	N/A
	recording of eeg (minimum of 4 eeg leads with facility to increase to 6 in selected investigations), eog, emg 
	submental +/- diaphragm, respiratory movement must include rib and abdomen (+/- sum) airflow detection, 
	measurement of co2 either end-tidal or transcutaneous, oxygen saturation and ecg are performed; a 
	technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the 
	supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner;the patient is referred by a medical 
	practitioner;the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine 
	practitioner prior to the investigation;polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and 
	maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and the assessment of clinically significant 
	alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised 
	scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; the 
	interpretation and report to be provided by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner based on 
	reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient.payable only in relation to the first
	 3 occasions the investigation is performed in a 12 month period. 
12213	Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a child aged between 12 and 
	18 years, where:continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, 	N/A
	and recording of eeg (minimum of 4 eeg leads with facility to increase to 6 in selected investigations), eog, 
	emg submental +/- diaphragm, respiratory movement must include rib and abdomen (+/- sum), airflow 
	detection, measurement of co2 either end-tidal or transcutaneous, oxygen saturation and ecg are 
	performed; a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance 
	under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner;the patient is referred by a medical 
	practitioner;the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner prior to
	 the investigation;polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep
	 indices, arousals, respiratory events and the assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate 
	and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not 
	more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; the interpretation and report to 
	be provided by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of 
	polygraphic data from the patient.payable only in relation to the first 3 occasions the investigation is 
	performed in a 12 month period. 
12215	Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a child aged 0 - 12 years, 
	where:continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi- channel polygraph, and 	N/A
	recording of eeg (minimum of 4 eeg leads with facility to increase to 6 in selected investigations), eog, emg 
	submental +/- diaphragm, respiratory movement must include rib and abdomen (+/- sum) airflow detection, 
	measurement of co2 either end-tidal or transcutaneous, oxygen saturation and ecg are performed; (b) a 
	technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the 
	supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner;(c) the patient is referred by a medical 
	practitioner;(d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine 
	practitioner prior to the investigation;(e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, 
	and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and the assessment of clinically significant 
	alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised 
	scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; (f) the 
	interpretation and report to be provided by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner based on 
	reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient.where it can be demonstrated 
	that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 12210 applies, for therapy 
	with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (cpap), bilevel pressure support and/or ventilation is instigated or
	 in the presence of recurring hypoxia and supplemental oxygen is required - each additional investigation.
12217	Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a child aged between 12 and 
	18 years, where:continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, 	N/A
	and recording of eeg (minimum of 4 eeg leads with facility to increase to 6 in selected investigations), eog, 
	emg submental +/- diaphragm, respiratory movement must include rib and abdomen (+/- sum), airflow 
	detection, measurement of co2 either end-tidal or transcutaneous, oxygen saturation and ecg are 
	performed; a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance 
	under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner;(c) the patient is referred by a medical 
	practitioner;(d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner 
	prior to the investigation;polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation 
	of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and the assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart
	 rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of 
	not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; the interpretation and report 
	to be provided by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of 
	polygraphic data from the patient.where it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the
	 same 12 month period to which item 12213 applies, for therapy with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 
	(cpap), bilevel pressure support and/or ventilation is instigated or in the presence of recurring hypoxia and 
	supplemental oxygen is required - each additional investigation.
12306	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for: the confirmation of a presumptive
	 diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more fractures occurring after minimal 
	trauma; or for the monitoring of low bone mineral density proven by bone densitometry at least 12 months 
	previously. Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 months - including 
	interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12309, 12312, 12315, 
	12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination)
12309	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner), using quantitative computerised tomography, for: the confirmation of a 
	presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more fractures occurring after
	 minimal trauma; or for the monitoring of low bone mineral density proven by bone densitometry at least 12 
	months previously. Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 months - including 
	interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12312, 12315, 
	12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 
12312	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the diagnosis and monitoring of 
	bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; 
	conditions associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; male hypogonadism; or female hypogonadism 
	lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45. Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the
	 management of a patient with any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service 
	only in a period of 12 consecutive months - including interpretation and report; not being a service 
	associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12315, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial 
	Determination) 
12315	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner),using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the diagnosis and monitoring of 
	bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: primary hyperparathyroidism; chronic liver 
	disease; chronic renal disease; proven malabsorptive disorders; rheumatoid arthritis; or conditions 
	associated with thyroxine excess. Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the management 
	of a patient with any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of
	 24 consecutive months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service 
	to which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 
12318	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner), using quantitative computerised tomography, for the diagnosis and monitoring 
	of bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; 
	conditions associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; male hypogonadism; female hypogonadism 
	lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45; primary hyperparathyroidism; chronic liver disease; 
	chronic renal disease; proven malabsorptive disorders; rheumatoid arthritis; or conditions associated with 
	thyroxine excess.Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the management of a patient with 
	any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 consecutive 
	months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 
	12306, 12309, 12312, 12315 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 
12321	Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by 	$136.50
	another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the measurement of bone density 
	12 months following a significant change in therapy for: established low bone mineral density; or the 
	confirmation of a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more 
	fractures occurring after minimal trauma.Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 12 
	consecutive months -including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12315 or 12318 applies (Ministerial Determination). 
	Group D2  - Miscellaneous diagnostic procedures and investigations
	Nuclear medicine (nonimaging)
12500	Blood volume estimation 	$255.45
12503	Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test or iron kinetic test 	$471.10
12506	Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation involving examination of stool specimens 	$340.70
12509	Gastrointestinal protein loss 	$255.45
12512	Radioactive B12 absorption test 1 isotope	$152.30
12515	Radioactive B12 absorption test 2 isotopes	$266.90
12518	Thyroid uptake (using probe) 	$152.30
12521	Perchlorate discharge study 	$172.45
12524	Renal function test (without imaging procedure) 	$204.15
12527	Renal function test (with imaging and at least 2 blood samples) 	$136.50
12530	Whole body count not being a service associated with a service to which another item applies	$195.45
12533	Carbon-labelled urea breath test using oral C-13 or C-14 urea, performed by a specialist or consultant 	$121.75
	physician, including the measurement of exhaled 13CO2 or 14CO2, 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 past history of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer or gastric neoplasia, where 
	endoscopy is not indicated, or (b) the monitoring of the success of eradication of Helicobacter pylori in 
	patients with peptic ulcer disease - where any request for the test by another medical practitioner who 
	collects the breath sample specifically identifies in writing one or more of the clinical indications for the test 
	Group T1  - Miscellaneous therapeutic procedures
	Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
13015	hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of soft tissue radionecrosis or chronic or recurring wounds 
	where hypoxia can be demonstrated, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric facility, under the 	N/A
	supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber 
	of between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours, including any associated attendance 
13020	Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of decompression illness, gas gangrene, air or gas embolism; 	$400.15
	diabetic wounds including diabetic gangrene and diabetic foot ulcers; necrotising soft tissue infections 
	including necrotising fasciitis or Fournier's gangrene; or for the prevention and treatment of 
	osteoradionecrosis, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a 
	medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber of between 1 
	hour 30 minutes and 3 hours, including any associated attendance 
13025	Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treatment of decompression illness, air or gas embolism, performed in a 	$179.05
	comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in 
	hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber greater than 3 hours, including any associated 
	attendance - per hour (or part of an hour) 
13030	Hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility where the medical 	$252.70
	practitioner is pressurised in the hyperbaric chamber for the purpose of providing continuous life saving 
	emergency treatment, including any associated attendance - per hour (or part of an hour) 
	Dialysis
13100	Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of - haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or 	$211.25
	peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by 
	the supervising medical specialist exceeds 45 minutes in 1 day 
13103	Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of - haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or 	$111.40
	peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by 
	the supervising medical specialist does not exceed 45 minutes in 1 day 
13104	Planning and management of home dialysis (either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), by a consultant 	$203.65
	physician in the practice of his or her specialty of renal medicine, for a patient with end-stage renal disease,
	 and supervision of that patient on self-administered dialysis, to a maximum of 12 claims per year 
13106	Declotting of an arteriovenous shunt 	$138.65
13109	Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis insertion and fixation of (Anaes.)	$340.70
13110	Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter, removal of (including catheter cuffs) (Anaes.)
	N/A
13112	Peritoneal dialysis, establishment of, by abdominal puncture and insertion of temporary catheter (including 	$161.00
	associated consultation) (Anaes.)
	Assisted reproductive services
13200	Assisted reproductive services (such as in vitro fertilisation, gamete intrafallopian transfer or similar 
	procedures) involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation, and including quantitative estimation of 	N/A
	hormones, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services but 
	excluding artificial insemination or transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova or a service to 
	which item 13203, 13206 or 13218 applies - being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle, if the 
	duration of the treatment cycle is at least 9 days
13203	Ovulation monitoring services, for superovulated treatment cycles of less than 9 days duration and artificial 
	insemination including quantitative estimation of hormones and ultrasound examinations, being services 	N/A
	rendered during 1 treatment cycle but excluding a service to which item 13200, 13206, 13212, 13215 or 
	13218 applies
13206	Assisted reproductive services (such as in vitro fertilisation, gamete intrafallopian transfer or similar 
	procedures), using unstimulated ovulation or ovulation stimulated only by clomiphene citrate, and including 	N/A
	quantitative estimation of hormones, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology 
	laboratory services but excluding artificial insemination, frozen embryo transfer or donated embryos or ova 
	or treatment involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation being services rendered during 1 treatment 
	cycle but only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13212 applies
13209	Planning and management of a referred patient by a specialist for the purpose of treatment by assisted 
	reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation, gamete intrafallopian transfer and similar 	N/A
	procedures, or for artificial insemination payable once only during 1 treatment cycle
13212	Oocyte retrieval by any means including laparoscopy or ultrasoundguided ova flushing, for the purposes of 
	assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation, gamete intrafallopian transfer or similar 	N/A
	procedures - only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13200 or 13206 applies (Anaes.)
13215	Transfer of embryos or both ova and sperm to the female reproductive system, by any means but excluding
	 artificial insemination or the transfer of frozen or donated embryos - only if rendered in conjunction with a 	N/A
	service to which item 13200 or 13206 applies, being services rendered in 1 treatment cycle (Anaes.)
13218	Preparation and transfer of frozen or donated embryos or both ova and sperm, to the female reproductive 
	system, by any means and including quantitative estimation of hormones and all treatment counselling but 	N/A
	excluding artificial insemination services rendered in 1 treatment cycle and excluding a service to which item
	 13200, 13203, 13206, 13212 or 13215 applies (Anaes.)
13221	Preparation of semen for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies or for artificial insemination 
	N/A
13290	Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of 
	analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation 	N/A
	device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required
13292	Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of 
	analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation 	N/A
	device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required, under general anaesthetic, in a 
	hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
	Paediatric and neonatal
13300	Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation in a neonate with or without infusion; or cannulation of a vein 
	N/A
13303	Umbilical artery catheterisation with or without infusion 
	N/A
13306	Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor 
	N/A
13309	Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, using blood already collected 
	N/A
13312	Blood for pathology test, collection of, by femoral or external jugular vein puncture in infants 
	N/A
13318	Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) - by open exposure, in a person under 12 years 
	of age (Anaes.)	N/A
13319	Central vein catheterisation in a neonate via peripheral vein (Anaes.)
	N/A
	Cardiovascular
13400	Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac 	$120.10
	surgery (Anaes.)
	Gastroenterology
13500	Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant in the absence of gastrointestinal 	$215.60
	haemorrhage 
13503	Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage 	$425.80
13506	Gastro-oesophageal balloon intubation, minnesota, sengstaken-blakemore or similar, for control of bleeding 	$232.55
	from gastric oesophageal varices 
	Haematology
13700	Harvesting of homologous (including allogeneic) or autologous bone marrow for the purpose of 	$392.00
	transplantation (Anaes.)
13703	Administration of blood including collection from donor 	$143.00
13706	Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected 	$97.75
13709	Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate 	$57.90
	transfusion in emergency situation 
13750	Therapeutic haemapheresis for the removal of plasma or cellular (or both) elements of blood, utilising 	$159.95
	continuous or intermittent flow techniques; including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies, 
	if performed; continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters with 
	continuous registered nurse attendance under the supervision of a consultant physician, not being a 
	service associated with a service to which item 13755 applies - each day 
13755	Donor haemapheresis for the collection of blood products for transfusion, utilising continuous or intermittent 	$159.95
	flow techniques; including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies; continuous monitoring of 
	vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters; with continuous registered nurse attendance 
	under the supervision of a consultant physician; not being a service associated with a service to which item
	 13750 applies - each day 
13757	Therapeutic venesection for the management of haemochromatosis, polycythemia vera or porphyria 	$77.25
	cutanea tarda 
13760	In vitro processing (and cryopreservation) of bone marrow or peripheral blood for autologous stem cell 	$900.75
	transplantation as an adjunct to high dose chemotherapy for: .chemosensitive intermediate or high grade 
	non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at high risk of relapse following first line chemotherapy; or . Hodgkin's disease 
	which has relapsed following, or is refractory to, chemotherapy; or . Acute myelogenous leukaemia in first 
	remission, where suitable genotypically matched sibling donor is not available for allogenic bone marrow 
	transplant; or . multiple myeloma in remission (complete or partial) following standard dose chemotherapy; or
	 . small round cell sarcomas; or . primitive neuroectodermal tumour; or . germ cell tumours which have 
	relapsed following, or are refractory to, chemotherapy; or . germ cell tumours which have had an 
	incomplete response to first line therapy. - performed under the supervision of a consultant physician - each
	 day.
	Procedures associated with intensive care and cardiopulmonary support
13815	Central vein catheterisation (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure not 	$102.10
	being a service to which item 13318 applies (Anaes.)
13818	Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output 	$283.85
	measurement (Anaes.)
13830	Intracranial pressure, monitoring of, by intraventricular or subdural catheter, subarachnoid bolt or similar, by 	$89.00
	a specialist or consultant physician =A1 
13839	Arterial puncture and collection of blood for diagnostic purposes 	$38.20
13842	Intra-arterial cannulation for the purpose of taking multiple arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis 	$80.75
13847	Counterpulsation by intraaortic balloon management on the first day including initial and subsequent 	$214.80
	consultations and monitoring of parameters (Anaes.)
13848	Counterpulsation by intraaortic balloon management on each day subsequent to the first, including 	$163.75
	associated consultations and monitoring of parameters 
13851	Circulatory support device, management of, on first day 	$636.00
13854	Circulatory support device, management of, on each day subsequent to the first 	$147.40
13857	Airway access, establishment of and initiation of mechanical ventilation (other than in the context an 	$182.30
	anaesthetic for surgery), outside of an Intensive Care Unit, for the purpose of subsequent ventilatory 
	support in an Intensive Care Unit 
	Management and procedures undertaken in an intensive care unit
13870	Management of a patient in an Intensive Care Unit by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately 	$357.55
	available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - including initial and subsequent attendances, 
	electrocardiographic monitoring, arterial sampling and bladder catheterisation - management on the first day 
13873	Management of a patient in an Intensive Care Unit by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately 	$266.90
	available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - including all attendances, electrocardiographic 
	monitoring, arterial sampling and bladder catheterisation - management on each day subsequent to the first 
	day 
13876	Central venous pressure, pulmonary arterial pressure, systemic arterial pressure or cardiac intracavity 	$79.70
	pressure, continuous monitoring by indwelling catheter in an intensive care unit and managed by a specialist
	 or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - each day 
	of monitoring for each type of pressure up to a maximum of 4 pressures 
13881	Airway access, establishment of and initiation of mechanical ventilation, in an Intensive Care Unit, not in 	$201.45
	association with any anaesthetic service, by a specialist or consultant physician for the purpose of 
	subsequent ventilatory support 
13882	Ventilatory support in an Intensive Care Unit, management of, by invasive means, or by non- invasive means	$158.60
	 where the only alternative to non-invasive ventilatory support would be invasive ventilatory support, by a 
	specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care, 
	each day 
13885	Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, in an intensive care unit, management by a 	$211.25
	specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - 
	on the first day 
13888	Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, in an intensive care unit, management by a 	$111.40
	specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - 
	on each day subsequent to the first day 
	Chemotherapeutic procedures
13915	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intravenous push technique (directly into a vein, or a 	$84.05
	butterfly needle, or the side- arm of an infusion) or by intravenous infusion of not more than 1 hours 
	duration - payable once only on the same day, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy 
	with verteporfin or for the administration of drugs used immediately prior to, or with microwave (uhf 
	radiowave) cancer therapy alone 
13918	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 1 hours duration but not 	$115.75
	more than 6 hours duration - payable once only on the same day 
13921	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration - for the 	$131.55
	first day of treatment 
13924	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration - on each 	$76.95
	day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode 
13927	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intra-arterial push technique (directly into an artery, a 	$101.00
	butterfly needle or the side-arm of an infusion) or by intra-arterial infusion of not more than 1 hours duration 
	- payable once only on the same day 
13930	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 1 hours duration but not 	$140.85
	more than 6 hours duration - payable once only on the same day 
13933	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration - for the 	$154.50
	first day of treatment 
13936	Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration - on each 	$101.00
	day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode 
13939	Implanted pump or reservoir, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents, not being a service associated 	$115.75
	with a service to which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies 
13942	Ambulatory drug delivery device, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents for the infusion of the agent or	$76.95
	 agents via the intravenous, intra- arterial or spinal routes, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies 
13945	Long-term implanted drug delivery device for cytotoxic chemotherapy, accessing of 	$62.20
13948	Cytotoxic agent, instillation of, into a body cavity 	$76.95
	Dermatology
14050	PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered in whole body cabinet (not being a service associated with a 	$71.55
	service to which item 14053 applies) including associated consultations other than an initial consultation 
14053	PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered to localised body areas in a hand and foot cabinet (not being a 	$71.55
	service associated with a service to which item 14050 applies) including associated consultations other 
	than an initial consultation 
14100	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of vascular 	$349.40
	lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 3 metres, including any associated 
	consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 
	30213 apply) in any 12 month period (Anaes.)
14106	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine 	$349.40
	stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi 
	(common moles), where the abnormality is visible from 3 metres, including any associated consultation, up 
	to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any
	 12 month period - area of treatment up to 50cm2 (Anaes.)
14109	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510- 1064nm in the treatment of port wine	$424.75
	 stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi 
	(common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any 
	sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more 
	than 50cm2 and up to 100cm2 (Anaes.)
14112	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510- 1064nm in the treatment of port wine	$505.50
	 stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi 
	(common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any 
	sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more 
	than 100cm2 and up to 150cm2 (Anaes.)
14115	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510- 1064nm in the treatment of port wine	$586.30
	 stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi 
	(common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any 
	sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more 
	than 150cm2 and up to 250cm2 (Anaes.)
14118	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510- 1064nm in the treatment of port wine	$741.90
	 stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi 
	(common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any 
	sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more 
	than 250cm2 (Anaes.)
14124	Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510- 1064nm in the treatment of 	$347.15
	haemangiomas of infancy, including any associated consultation - where a 7th or subsequent session 
	(including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period 
	(Anaes.)
	Other therapeutic procedures
14200	Gastric lavage in the treatment of ingested poison 	$71.55
14203	Hormone or living tissue implantation, by direct implantation involving incision and suture (Anaes.)	$62.20
14206	Hormone or living tissue implantation by cannula 	$39.85
14209	Intraarterial infusion or retrograde intravenous perfusion of a sympatholytic agent 	$109.20
14212	Intussusception, management of fluid or gas reduction for (Anaes.)	$255.45
14215	Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, accessing of to add or remove 	$126.15
	fluid 
14218	Implanted infusion pump of reservoir, with a therapeutic agent or agents, for infusion to the subarachnoid or	$120.10
	 epidural space, with or without re-programming of a programmable pump, for the management of chronic 
	intractable pain 
14221	Long-term implanted device for delivery of therapeutic agents, accessing of, not being a service associated 	$67.75
	with a service to which item 13945 applies 
14224	Electroconvulsive therapy, with or without the use of stimulus dosing techniques, including any 	$86.30
	electroencephalographic monitoring and associated consultation (Anaes.)
14227	Implanted infusion pump, refilling of reservoir, with baclofen, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural 
	space, with or without re- programming of a programmable pump, for the management of severe chronic 	N/A
	spasticity 
14230	Intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion or replacement of, for connection to a subcutaneous 
	implanted infusion pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity with baclofen (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
14233	Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation or replacement of, and connection to intrathecal or epidural 
	catheter, and loading of reservoir with analgesic, with or without programming of the pump, for the 	N/A
	management of severe chronic spasticity (Assist.) (Anaes.)
14236	Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation of, and intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion, and 
	connection of pump to catheter and loading of reservoir with baclofen, with or without programming of the 	N/A
	pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Assist.) (Anaes.)
14239	Removal of subcutaneously implanted infusion pump, or removal or repositioning of intrathecal or epidural 
	spinal catheter, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Anaes.)	N/A
14242	Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter, insertion of, for the management of severe chronic spasticity 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
	Group T2  - Radiation oncology
	Superficial
15000	Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with xrays, radium rays or other radioactive substances), not 	$57.90
	being a service to which another item in this Group applies each attendance at which fractionated treatment
	 is given 1 field
15003	Superficial Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with x-rays, radium rays or other radioactive 
	substances), not being a service to which another item in this Group applies each attendance at which 	DF
	fractionated treatment is given.
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15000 ($57.90) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $33.85
15006	Radiotherapy, superficial attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 1 field	$163.60
15009	Radiotherapy, superficial, attendance at which single dose technique is applied.
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields.	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15006 ($163.60) plus each field in excess of 1, an amount of $93.90.
15012	Radiotherapy, superficial each attendance at which treatment is given to an eye	$85.10
	Orthovoltage
15100	Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 3 or more 	$78.65
	treatments per week - 1 field 
15103	Orthovoltage Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given 
	at 3 or more treatments per week.	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields).
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15100 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, and amount of $47.00.
15106	Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 	$91.70
	treatments per week or less frequently - 1 field 
15109	Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 
	treatments per week or less frequently.	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields).
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15106 ($91.70) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $54.60.
15112	Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 1 field 	$204.15
15115	Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage attendance at which single dose technique is applied. 
	-2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields).	DF
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15112 ($204.15) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $122.75.
	Megavoltage
15211	Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit each attendance at which 	$67.15
	treatment is given 1 field
15214	Megavoltage Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit each attendance at 
	which treatment is given.	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields).
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15211 ($67.15) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $28.40
15215	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 	$76.95
	facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 
15218	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 	$76.95
	facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site 
	(prostate) 
15221	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 	$76.95
	facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 
15224	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 	$76.95
	facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for 
	diseases and conditions not covered by items 15215, 15218 and 15221 
15227	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 	$76.95
	facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary site 
15230	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 
	facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (lung)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15215 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15233	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 
	facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (prostate)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15218 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15236	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 
	facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (breast)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15221 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15239	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 
	facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15230, 15233 or 15236
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15224 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15242	Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron 
	facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to secondary site
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15227 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15245	Rdiation onradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher	$76.95
	 energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 
	field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung)cology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear 
	accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each 
	attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 
15248	Radiation oncology treatmeradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with 	$76.95
	a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which 
	treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)nt, using a dual photon energy 
	linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each 
	attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate) 
15251	Radiation oncology treatradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a 	$76.95
	minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which 
	treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast)ment, using a dual photon energy 
	linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each 
	attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 
15254	Radiation oncology treatment, using a radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear 	$76.95
	accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each 
	attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and 
	conditions not covered by items 15245, 15248 or 15251dual photon energy linear accelerator with a 
	minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which 
	treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by 
	items 15245, 15248 or 15251 
15257	Radiation oncologradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum	$76.95
	 higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is 
	given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary sitey treatment, using a dual photon energy linear 
	accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each 
	attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary site 
15260	Radiation oncology treatment, using a duel photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of
	 at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (lung)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15245 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15263	Radiation oncology treatment, using a duel photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of
	 at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (prostate)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15248 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15266	Radiation oncology treatment, using a duel photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of
	 at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site (breast)
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 15251 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15269	Radiation oncology treatment, using a duel photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of
	 at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15260, 15263 or 15266
	
	Derived fee:The fee for item 15254 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
15272	Radiation oncology treatment, using a duel photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of
	 at least 10MV photons, with electron facilities – each attendance at which treatment is given 	DF
	- 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment 
	delivered to secondary site
	
	Derived fee:The fee for item 15257 ($76.95) plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $50.10.
	Brachytherapy
15303	Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using 	$459.60
	manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15304	Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using 	$459.60
	automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15307	Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days 	$868.55
	including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15308	Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days 	$868.55
	including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15311	Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using 	$431.25
	manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15312	Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using 	$431.25
	automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15315	Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days 	$840.15
	including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15316	Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days 	$840.15
	including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15319	Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater 	$522.45
	than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15320	Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater 	$522.45
	than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15323	Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less 	$931.30
	than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15324	Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less 	$931.30
	than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15327	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$1,010.50
	iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, 
	requiring surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15328	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$1,010.50
	iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, 
	requiring surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15331	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$959.70
	iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where 
	the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using manual 
	afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15332	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$959.70
	iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where 
	the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using automatic 
	afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15335	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$868.55
	iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require 
	surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15336	Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, 	$868.55
	iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require 
	surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.)
15338	Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, radiation oncology component, using transrectal ultrasound 
	guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stages t1 (clinically inapparent tumour not palpable or 	N/A
	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 at an approved site in association with a urologist.
15339	Removal of a sealed radioactive source under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal nerve block 	$97.75
	(Anaes.)
15342	Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of greater than 	$244.00
	115 days, to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal site 
15345	Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of less than 115 	$652.85
	days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal sites 
15348	Subsequent applications of radioactive mould referred to in item 15342 or 15345 each attendance	$74.85
15351	Construction and first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external 	$197.60
	surface 
15354	Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 	$227.05
15357	Attendance upon a patient to apply a radioactive mould constructed for application to an external surface of 	$66.05
	the patient other than an attendance which is the first attendance to apply the mould each attendance
15360	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy for the treatment of in-stent restenoses of 1 coronary artery, 	$477.00
	administration of radioactive sealed sources having a half life of less than 115 days using automated 
	intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The procedure 
	must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a 
	service to which item 38321, 38324, 38327 or 38330 applies. 
15363	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy for the treatment of in-stent restenoses of 1 coronary artery, 	$477.00
	administration of radioactive sealed sources having a half life of greater than 115 days using automated 
	intravascular brachytherapy systems approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The procedure 
	must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a 
	service to which item 38321, 38324, 38327 or 38330 applies. 
	Computerised planning
15500	Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of a single area for 	$278.40
	treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which 
	item 15509 applies) 
15503	Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of a single area, 	$380.55
	where views in more than 1 plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a 
	service associated with a service to which item 15512 applies) 
15506	Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of 3 or more areas, 	$596.15
	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 offaxis fields or several joined fields (not being a service associated with a
	 service to which item 15515 applies) 
15509	Radiation field setting using a diagnostic xray unit of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel 	$265.00
	opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15500 applies) 
15512	Radiation field setting using a diagnostic xray unit of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are 	$373.10
	required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 15503 applies) 
15513	Radiation source localisation using a simulator or x-ray machine or CT of a single area, where views in more
	 than 1 plane are required, for brachytherapy treatment planning for i125 seed implantation of localised 	N/A
	prostate cancer, in association with item 15338 
15515	Radiation field setting using a diagnostic xray unit of 3 or more areas, or of total body or half body 	$540.05
	irradiation, or of mantle therapy or inverted Y fields, or of irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or 
	of offaxis fields or several joined fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15506 
	applies) 
15518	Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy by a 	$250.05
	single field or parallel opposed fields to 1 area with up to 2 shielding blocks 
15521	Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to a 	$494.05
	single area by 3 or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 2 areas, or where wedges 
	are used 
15524	Radiation Dosimetry by a CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy to 3 	$982.10
	or more areas, or by mantle fields or inverted Y fields or tangential fields or irregularly shaped fields using 
	multiple blocks, or offaxis fields, or several joined fields 
15527	Radiation Dosimetry by a non CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy 	$238.60
	by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 1 area with up to 2 shielding blocks 
15530	Radiation Dosimetry by a non CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy 	$392.00
	to a single area by 3 or more fields, or by a single field or parallel opposed fields to 2 areas, or where 
	wedges are used 
15533	Radiation Dosimetry by a non CT interfacing planning computer for megavoltage or teletherapy radiotherapy 	$771.90
	to 3 or more areas, or by mantle fields or inverted Y fields, or tangential fields or irregularly shaped fields 
	using multiple blocks, or offaxis fields, or several joined fields 
15536	Brachytherapy planning, computerised radiation dosimetry 	$494.05
15539	Brachytherapy planning, computerised radiation dosimetry for i125 seed implantation of localised prostate 
	cancer, in association with item 15338 	N/A
15541	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy planning: computerised radiation dosimetry. The procedure 	$352.55
	must be performed by a radiation oncologist in association with a cardiologist and be associated with a 
	service to which item 38321, 38324, 38327 or 38330 applies. 
15550	Simulation for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy without intravenous contrast medium, where: (a) 
	treatment set up and technique specifications are in preparations for three dimensional conformal 	N/A
	radiotherapy dose planning; and (b) patient set up and immobilisation techniques are suitable for reliable ct 
	image volume data acquisition and three dimensional conformal radiotherapy treatment; and (c) a high-quality
	 ct-image volume dataset must be acquired for the relevant region of interest to be planned and treated; and 
	(d) the image set must be suitable for the generation of quality digitally reconstructed images 
15553	Simulation for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy pre and post intravenous contrast medium, where: 
	(a) treatment set up and technique specifications are in preparations for three dimensional conformal 	N/A
	radiotherapy dose planning; and (b) patient set up and immobilisation techniques are suitable for reliable ct 
	image volume data acquisition and three dimensional conformal radiotherapy treatment; and (c) a high-quality
	 ct-image volume dataset must be acquired for the relevant region of interest to be planned and treated; and 
	(d) the image set must be suitable for the generation of quality digitally reconstructed images 
15556	Dosimetry for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy of level 1 complexity where: (a) dosimetry for a 
	single phase three dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image volume dataset and having a single 	N/A
	treatment target volume and organ at risk; and (b) one gross tumour volume or clinical target volume, plus 
	one planning target volume plus at least one relevant organ at risk as defined in the prescription must be 
	rendered as volumes; and (c) the organ at risk must be nominated as a planning dose goal or constraint and 
	the prescription must specify the organ at risk dose goal or constraint; and (d) dose volume histograms must
	 be generated, approved and recorded with the plan; and (e) a ct image volume dataset must be used for 
	the relevant region to be planned and treated; and (f) the ct images must be suitable for the generation of 
	quality digitally reconstructed radiographic images 
15559	Dosimetry for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy of level 2 complexity where: (a) dosimetry for a two
	 phase three dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image volume dataset(s) with at least one gross 	N/A
	tumour volume, two planning target volumes and one organ at risk defined in the prescription; or (b) 
	dosimetry for a one phase three dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image volume datasets with 
	at least one gross tumour volume, one planning target volume and two organ at risk dose goals or 
	constraints defined in the prescription; or (c) image fusion with a secondary image (ct, mri or pet) voume 
	dataset used to define target and organ at risk volumes in conjunction with as specified in dosimetry for 
	three dimensional conformal radiotherapy of level 1 complexity. All gross tumour targets, clinical targets, 
	planning targets and organs at risk as defined in the prescription must be rendered as volumes. The organ 
	at risk must be nominated as planning dose goals or constraints and the prescription must specify the 
	organs at risk as dose goals or constraints. Dose volume histograms must be generated, approved and 
	recorded with the plan. a ct image volume dataset must be used for the relevant region to be planned and 
	treated. The ct images must be suitable for the generation of quality digitally reconstructed radiographic 
	images
15562	Dosimetry for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy of level 3 complexity - where: (a) dosimetry for a 
	three or more phase three dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image volume dataset(s) with at 	N/A
	least one gross tumour volume, three planning target volumes and one organ at risk defined in the 
	prescription; or (b) dosimetry for a two phase three dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image 
	volume datasets with at least one gross tumour volume, and  (i) two planning target volumes; or  (ii) two 
	organ at risk dose goals or constraints defined in the prescription. or (c) dosimetry for a one phase three 
	dimensional conformal treatment plan using ct image volume datasets with at least one gross tumour volume,
	 one planning target volume and three organ at risk dose goals or constraints defined in the prescription; or 
	(d) image fusion with a secondary image (ct, mri or pet) voume dataset used to define target and organ at 
	risk volumes in conjunction with and as specified in dosimetry for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy 
	of level 2 complexity. All gross tumour targets, clinical targets, planning targets and organs at risk as defined
	 in the prescription must be rendered as volumes. The organ at risk must be nominated as planning dose 
	goals or constraints and the prescription must specify the organs at risk as dose goals or constraints. Dose 
	volume histograms must be generated, approved and recorded with the plan. a ct image volume dataset 
	must be used for the relevant region to be planned and treated. The ct images must be suitable for the 
	generation of quality digitally reconstructed radiographic images
	Stereotactic radiosurgery
15600	Stereotactic radiosurgery, including all radiation oncology consultations, planning, simulation, dosimetry and 	$2,394.35
	treatment 
	Group T3  - Therapeutic nuclear medicine
16003	Intracavity administration of a therapeutic dose of yttrium 90 not including preliminary paracentesis, not being	$851.60
	 a service associated with selective internal radiation therapy or to which item 35404, 35406 or 35408 
	applies (Anaes.)
16006	Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyroid cancer by single dose technique 	$652.85
16009	Administration of a therapeutic dose of Iodine 131 for thyrotoxicosis by single dose technique 	$442.75
16012	Intravenous administration of a therapeutic dose of Phosphorous 32 	$385.95
16015	Administration of Strontium 89 for painful bony metastases from carcinoma of the prostate where hormone 	$4,552.80
	therapy has failed and either:(i) the disease is poorly controlled by conventional radiotherapy; or (ii) 
	conventional radiotherapy is inappropriate, due to the wide distribution of sites of bone pain 
16018	Administration of 153 Sm-lexidronam for the relief of bone pain due to skeletal metastases (as indicated by a
	 positive bone scan) from either:- (i) carcinoma of the prostate, where hormonal therapy has failed; or (ii) 	N/A
	carcinoma of the breast, where both hormonal therapy and chemotherapy have failed; and either:- (a) the 
	disease is poorly controlled by conventional radiotherapy; or (b) conventional radiotherapy is inappropriate, 
	due to the wide distribution of sites of bone pain 
	Group T4  - Obstetrics
16500	Antenatal attendance 
	N/A
16501	External cephalic version for breech presentation, after 36 weeks where no contraindication exists, in a 
	Unit with facilities for Caesarean Section, including pre- and post version ctg, with or without tocolysis, not 	N/A
	being a service to which items 55718 to 55728 and 55768 to 55774 apply - chargeable whether or not the 
	version is successful and limited to a maximum of 2 ecv's per pregnancy 
16502	Polyhydramnios, unstable lie, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy complicated by diabetes or anaemia, 
	threatened premature labour treated by bed rest only or oral medication, requiring admission to hospital each	N/A
	 attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance, to a maximum of 1 visit per day
16504	Treatment of habitual miscarriage by injection of hormones each injection up to a maximum of 12 injections, 
	where the injection is not administered during a routine antenatal attendance	N/A
16505	Threatened abortion, threatened miscarriage or hyperemesis gravidarum, requiring admission to hospital, 
	treatment of each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance	N/A
16508	Pregnancy complicated by acute intercurrent infection, intrauterine growth retardation, threatened 
	premature labour with ruptured membranes or threatened premature labour treated by intravenous therapy, 	N/A
	requiring admission to hospital - each attendance that is not a routine antenatal attendance, to a maximum of 
	1 visit per day 
16509	Preeclampsia, eclampsia or antepartum haemorrhage, treatment of each attendance that is not a routine 
	antenatal attendance	N/A
16511	Cervix, purse string ligation of (Anaes.)
	N/A
16512	Cervix, removal of purse string ligature of (Anaes.)
	N/A
16514	Antenatal cardiotocography in the management of high risk pregnancy (not during the course of the 
	confinement) 	N/A
16515	Management of vaginal delivery as an independent procedure where the patient's care has been 
	transferred by another medical practitioner for management of the delivery and the attending medical 	N/A
	practitioner has not provided antenatal care to the patient, including all attendances related to the delivery 
	(Anaes.)
16518	Management of labour, incomplete, where the patient's care has been transferred to another medical 
	practitioner for completion of the delivery (Anaes.)	N/A
16519	Management of labour and delivery by any means (including Caesarean section) including post-partum care 
	for 5 days (Anaes.)	N/A
16520	Caesarean section and post-operative care for 7 days where the patient's care has been transferred by 
	another medical practitioner for management of the confinement and the attending medical practitioner has 	N/A
	not provided any of the antenatal care (Anaes.)
16522	Management of labour and delivery, or delivery alone, (including Caesarean section), where in the course of
	 antenatal supervision or intrapartum management one, or more, of the following conditions is present, 	N/A
	including postnatal care for 7 days:. multiple pregnancy; recurrent antepartum haemorrhage from 20 weeks 
	gestation; grades 2, 3 or 4 placenta praevia; baby with a birth weight less than or equal to 2500gm; 
	preexisting diabetes mellitus dependent on medication, or gestational diabetes requiring at least daily blood 
	glucose monitoring; . trial of vaginal delivery in a patient with uterine scar, or trial of vaginal breech delivery; 
	preexisting hypertension requiring antihypertensive medication, or pregnancy induced hypertension of at 
	least 140/90mmHg associated with at least 1+ proteinuria on urinalysis; prolonged labour greater than 12 
	hours with partogram evidence of abnormal cervimetric progress; fetal distress defined by significant 
	cardiotocograph or scalp pH abnormalities requiring immediate delivery; or . conditions that pose a significant
	 risk of maternal death. (Anaes.)
16525	Management of second trimester labour, with or without induction, for intrauterine fetal death, gross fetal 
	abnormality or life threatening maternal disease, not being a service to which item 35643 applies (Anaes.)	N/A
16564	Evacuation of retained products of conception (placenta, membranes or mole) as a complication of 
	confinement, with or without curettage of the uterus, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	N/A
16567	Management of postpartum haemorrhage by special measures such as packing of uterus, as an 
	independent procedure (Anaes.)	N/A
16570	Acute inversion of the uterus, vaginal correction of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
	N/A
16571	Cervix, repair of extensive laceration or lacerations (Anaes.)
	N/A
16573	Third degree tear, involving anal sphincter muscles and rectal mucosa, repair of, as an independent 
	procedure (Anaes.)	N/A
16590	Planning and management of a pregnancy that has progressed beyond 20 weeks provided the fee does not
	 include any amount for the management of the labour and/or delivery - payable once only for any 	N/A
	pregnancy that has progressed beyond 20 weeks 
16600	Amniocentesis, diagnostic 
	N/A
16603	Chorionic villus sampling, by any route 
	N/A
16606	Fetal blood sampling, using interventional techniques from umbilical cord or fetus, including fetal 
	neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (Anaes.)	N/A
16609	Fetal intravascular blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, 
	amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling (Anaes.)	N/A
16612	Fetal intraperitoneal blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, 
	amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling - not performed in conjunction with a service described in item 	N/A
	16609 (Anaes.)
16615	Fetal intraperitoneal blood transfusion, using blood already collected, including neuromuscular blockade, 
	amniocentesis and fetal blood sampling - performed in conjunction with a service described in item 16609 	N/A
	(Anaes.)
16618	Amniocentesis, therapeutic, when indicated because of polyhydramnios with at least 500ml being aspirated 
	N/A
16621	Amnioinfusion, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in the presence of severe oligohydramnios 
	N/A
16624	Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of 
	N/A
16627	Feto-amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and 
	amniocentesis 	N/A
16633	Procedure on multiple pregnancies relating to items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615 and 16627 
		N/A
	50% of the fee for the first foetus for any additional foetus tested 
16636	Procedure on multiple pregnancies relating to items 16600, 16603, 16618, 16621 and 16624 
		N/A
	50% of the fee for the first foetus for any additional foetus tested 
	Group T6  - Anaesthetics
	Examination by an anaesthetist
17603	Examination of a patient in preparation for the administration of an anaesthetic relating to a clinically relevant 	$75.60
	service, being an examination carried out at a place other than an operating theatre or an anaesthetic 
	induction room 
	Group T7  - Regional or field nerve blocks
18213	Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion 	$127.10
18216	Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up 	$270.30
	to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner (Anaes.)
18219	Regional or field nerve blocks Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or 
	commencement of, where continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour.	DF
		
	Derived fee: The fee for item 18216 ($270.30) plus $31.50 for each additional 15 minutes or part thereof 
	beyond the first hour of attendance by the medical practitioner.
18222	Infusion of a therapeutic substance to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or 	$94.45
	revision of, where the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less 
18225	Infusion of a therapeutic substance to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or 	$125.95
	revision of, where the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes 
18226	Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up 	$386.90
	to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner, for a patient in labour, where the service is 
	provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or any time on a 
	Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday. 
18227	Intrathecal or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, where 
	continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour, for a patient in labour, 	DF
	where the service is provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, 
	or any time on a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday.
	
	Derived fee: The fee for item 18226 ($386.90) plus $31.50 for each additional 15 minutes or part thereof 
	beyond the first hour of attendance by the medical practitioner.
18228	Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance 	$157.95
18230	Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (Anaes.)	$630.80
18232	Intrathecal or epidural injection of substance other than anaesthetic, contrast or neurolytic solutions, not 	$252.40
	being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
18233	Epidural injection of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)	$253.65
18234	Trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$315.35
18236	Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$157.95
18238	Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$94.45
	18240 applies 
18240	Retrobulbar or peribulbar injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$157.95
18242	Greater occipital nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$94.45
18244	Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$252.40
18246	Glossopharyngeal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$252.40
18248	Phrenic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$220.90
18250	Spinal accessory nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$157.95
18252	Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$252.40
18254	Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$252.40
18256	Suprascapular nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$157.95
18258	Intercostal nerve (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$157.95
18260	Intercostal nerves (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$220.90
18262	Ilio-inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$157.95
18264	Pudendal nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$252.40
18266	Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not being 	$157.95
	associated with a brachial plexus block 
18268	Obturator nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$220.90
18270	Femoral nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$220.90
18272	Saphenous, sural, popliteal or posterior tibial nerve, main trunk of, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic 	$157.95
	agent 
18274	Paravertebral, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral or coccygeal nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, 	$220.90
	(single vertebral level) 
18276	Paravertebral nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels) 	$315.35
18278	Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$220.90
18280	Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$315.35
18282	Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure 	$252.40
18284	Stellate ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (cervical sympathetic block) (Anaes.)	$252.40
18286	Lumbar or thoracic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (paravertebral sympathetic block) (Anaes.)	$252.40
18288	Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)	$315.35
18290	Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service associated with 	$630.80
	the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)
18292	Nerve branch, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service to which any other item in this Group 	$315.35
	applies or a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)
18294	Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)	$630.80
18296	Lumbar sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)	$473.40
18298	Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, destruction by a neurolytic agent (Anaes.)	$630.80
	Group T11 - Botulinum toxin injections
18350	Botulinum toxin (Botox), injection of, for hemifacial spasm in a patient 12 years of age or older, including all 	$160.90
	injections on any one day 
18351	Botulinum toxin (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of hemifacial spasm in a patient 18 years of age or 	$171.85
	older, including all such injections on any one day 
18352	Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), including all 	$322.00
	injections on any one day 
18354	Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinus foot deformity due to spasticity in an 
	ambulant cerebral palsy patient, between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on 	N/A
	any one day for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor 
	nerve - applicable only to the first two treatments of each limb of the patient on any one day (Anaes.)
18356	Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinovarus foot deformity due to spasticity in 
	an ambulant cerebral palsy patient, between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on	N/A
	 any one day for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor 
	nerve - applicable only to the first two treatments of each limb of the patient on any one day (Anaes.)
18358	Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport), injection of, for dynamic equinovalgus foot deformity due to spasticity in 
	an ambulant cerebral palsy patient, between the ages of 2 and 17 (inclusive), including all such injections on	N/A
	 any one day for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor 
	nerve - applicable only to the first two treatments of each limb of the patient on any one day (Anaes.)
18360	Botulinum toxin (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of focal spasticity in adults, including all injections for 	$171.85
	all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity, supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of
	 4 treatments per patient on any one day (2 per limb) 
18362	Botulinum toxin (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae, 	$339.45
	including all such injections on any one day 
18364	Botulinum toxin (Dysport), injection of, for treatment of spasticity of the arm in adults following a stroke, 	$171.85
	including all injections for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity, supplied by one motor 
	nerve, with a maximum of 4 treatments per patient on any one day (2 per limb) 
18366	Botulinum toxin, injection of, for the treatment of strabismus in children and adults, including all such 	$215.30
	injections on any one day and associated electromyography (Anaes.)
18368	Botulinum toxin, injection of, for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, including all such injections on any 	$367.45
	one day 
18370	Botulinum toxin (Botox), injection of, for blepharospasm in a patient 12 years of age or older, including all 	$58.10
	such injections on any one day. (Anaes.)
18371	Botulinum toxin (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of blepharospasm in a patient 18 years of age or 	$62.00
	older, including all such injections on any one day (Anaes.)
	Group T10 - Relative value guide for anaesthesia - Medicare benefits are 
	only payable for anaesthesia performed in association with an eligible 
	Head
20100	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, salivary 	$228.00
	glands or superficial vessels of the head including biopsy, not being a service to which another item in this 
	subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20102	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for plastic repair of cleft lip -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20104	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20120	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on external, middle or inner ear, including biopsy, not	$228.00
	 being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20124	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for otoscopy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20140	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on eye, not being a service to which another item in 	$228.00
	this group applies -5 (Basic Units)
20142	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lens surgery -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20143	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retinal surgery -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20144	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for corneal transplant -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
20145	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vitrectomy -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
20146	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for biopsy of conjunctiva -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20148	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for ophthalmoscopy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20160	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nose or accessory sinuses, not being a service 	$273.60
	to which another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20162	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on the nose and accessory sinuses -7 (Basic 	$319.20
	Units)
20164	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for biopsy of soft tissue of the nose and accessory sinuses -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
20170	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intraoral procedures, including biopsy, not being a service to 	$273.60
	which another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20172	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of cleft palate -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20174	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal tumour -9 (Basic Units)	$410.40
20176	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical intraoral surgery -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20190	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on facial bones, not being a service to which 	$228.00
	another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20192	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extensive surgery on facial bones (including prognathism and 	$456.00
	extensive facial bone reconstruction) -10 (Basic Units)
20210	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intracranial procedures, not being a service to which another 	$684.00
	item in this subgroup applies -15 (Basic Units)
20212	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for subdural taps -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20214	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for burr holes of the cranium -9 (Basic Units)	$410.40
20216	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intracranial vascular procedures including those for aneurysms 	$912.00
	or arterio-venous abnormalities -20 (Basic Units)
20220	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20222	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for ablation of an intracranial nerve -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20225	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures -12 (Basic Units)	$547.20
	Neck
20300	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck not 	$228.00
	being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20305	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, 	$684.00
	cellulitis or similar lesion or epiglottitis causing life threatening airway obstruction -15 (Basic Units)
20320	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic 	$273.60
	system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, not being a service to which another item in this
	 subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20321	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laryngectomy, hemi laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy or 	$456.00
	pharyngectomy -10 (Basic Units)
20330	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laser surgery to the airway (excluding nose and mouth) -8 	$364.80
	(Basic Units)
20350	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, not being a service to 	$456.00
	which another item in this subgroup applies -10 (Basic Units)
20352	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for simple ligation of major vessels of neck -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
	Thorax
20400	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior 	$136.80
	part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -3 (Basic Units)
20401	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, not being a service to which another 	$182.40
	item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20402	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20403	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for removal of breast lump or for breast segmentectomy where 	$228.00
	axillary node dissection is performed -5 (Basic Units)
20404	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for mastectomy -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20405	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous 	$364.80
	flaps -8 (Basic Units)
20406	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal 	$592.80
	mammary node dissection -13 (Basic Units)
20410	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electrical conversion of arrhythmias -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20420	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior 	$228.00
	part of the chest not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20440	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum -4 (Basic 	$182.40
	Units)
20450	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, not being a service 	$228.00
	to which another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20452	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on clavicle, scapula or sternum -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20470	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for partial rib resection, not being a service to which another item in 	$273.60
	this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20472	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracoplasty -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20474	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall -13 (Basic Units)	$592.80
	Intrathoracic
20500	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
20520	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or 	$273.60
	bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20522	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20524	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pneumocentesis -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20526	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracoscopy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20528	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for mediastinoscopy -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
20540	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or 	$592.80
	mediastinum, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -13 (Basic Units)
20542	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pulmonary decortication -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
20546	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pulmonary resection with thoracoplasty -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
20548	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi -15 (Basic 	$684.00
	Units)
20560	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of 	$912.00
	chest -20 (Basic Units)
	Spine and spinal cord
20600	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine and/or cord, not being a service to	$456.00
	 which another item in this subgroup applies (for myelography and discography see Items 21908 and 21914)
	 -10 (Basic Units)
20604	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for posterior cervical laminectomy with the patient in the sitting 	$592.80
	position -13 (Basic Units)
20620	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine and/or cord, not being a service to	$456.00
	 which another item in this subgroup applies -10 (Basic Units)
20622	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for thoracolumbar sympathectomy -13 (Basic Units)	$592.80
20630	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, not being a service to which 	$364.80
	another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
20632	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20634	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for chemonucleolysis -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20670	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extensive spine and/or spinal cord procedures -13 (Basic Units)	$592.80
20680	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for manipulation of spine when performed in the operating theatre of	$136.80
	 a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
20690	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, not being a service to which 	$228.00
	another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
	Upper abdomen
20700	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper 	$136.80
	anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -3 (Basic Units)
20702	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous liver biopsy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20703	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons and fascia of 	$182.40
	the upper abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20705	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for diagnostic laparoscopy procedures -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20706	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the upper abdomen, not being a 	$319.20
	service to which another item in this subgroup applies -7 (Basic Units)
20730	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper 	$228.00
	posterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
20740	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20745	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in association 	$273.60
	with acute gastrointestinal haemorrhage -6 (Basic Units)
20750	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs in upper abdomen, not being a service to which 	$182.40
	another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20752	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional hernia and/or wound dehiscence -6 (Basic 	$273.60
	Units)
20754	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on an omphalocele -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20756	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia -9 (Basic Units)	$410.40
20770	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major upper abdominal blood vessels -15 (Basic 	$684.00
	Units)
20790	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures within the peritoneal cavity in upper abdomen 	$364.80
	including cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, laparoscopic nephrectomy or bowel shunts -8 (Basic Units)
20791	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for gastric reduction or gastroplasty for the treatment of morbid 	$456.00
	obesity -10 (Basic Units)
20792	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for partial hepatectomy (excluding liver biopsy) -13 (Basic Units)	$592.80
20793	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extended or trisegmental hepatectomy -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
20794	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pancreatectomy, partial or total -12 (Basic Units)	$547.20
20798	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for neuro endocrine tumour removal in the upper abdomen -10 	$456.00
	(Basic Units)
20799	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra-abdominal organ in the 	$273.60
	upper abdomen -6 (Basic Units)
	Lower abdomen
20800	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the lower 	$136.80
	anterior abdominal walls, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -3 (Basic Units)
20802	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lipectomy of the lower abdomen -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20803	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons and fascia of 	$182.40
	the lower abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20805	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for diagnostic laparoscopic procedures -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20806	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for laparoscopic procedures in the lower abdomen -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20810	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20815	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to urinary tract -6 (Basic 	$273.60
	Units)
20820	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue 	$228.00
	of the lower posterior abdominal wall -5 (Basic Units)
20830	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hernia repairs in lower abdomen, not being a service to which 	$182.40
	another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20832	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of incisional herniae and/or wound dehiscence of the 	$273.60
	lower abdomen -6 (Basic Units)
20840	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all procedures within the peritoneal cavity in lower abdomen 	$273.60
	including appendicectomy, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20841	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bowel resection, including laparoscopic bowel resection not 	$364.80
	being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
20842	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for amniocentesis -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20844	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for abdominoperineal resection, including pull through procedures, 	$456.00
	ultra low anterior resection and formation of bowel reservoir -10 (Basic Units)
20845	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical prostatectomy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20846	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical hysterectomy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20847	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for ovarian malignancy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20848	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for pelvic exenteration -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20850	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for caesarean section -12 (Basic Units)	$547.20
20855	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for caesarian hysterectomy or hysterectomy within 24 hours of 	$684.00
	delivery. -15 (Basic Units)
20860	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in lower abdomen, including those 	$273.60
	on the urinary tract, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
20862	initiation of management of anaesthesia for renal procedures, including upper 1/3 of ureter -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20864	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total cystectomy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20866	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for adrenalectomy -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20867	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for neuro endocrine tumour removal in the lower abdomen -10 	$456.00
	(Basic Units)
20868	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for renal transplantation (donor or recipient) -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20880	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels, not being a 	$684.00
	service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -15 (Basic Units)
20882	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for inferior vena cava ligation -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20884	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous umbrella insertion -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20886	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous procedures on an intra-abdominal organ in the 	$273.60
	lower abdomen -6 (Basic Units)
	Perineum
20900	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the perineum 	$136.80
	(including biopsy of male genital system), not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 
	-3 (Basic Units)
20902	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for anorectal procedures (including endoscopy and/or biopsy) -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
20904	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical perineal procedures including radical perineal 	$319.20
	prostatectomy or radical vulvectomy -7 (Basic Units)
20906	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vulvectomy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20910	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral procedures (including urethrocystoscopy), not 	$182.40
	being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
20912	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumour(s) -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20914	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transurethral resection of prostate -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20916	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bleeding post-transurethral resection -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
20920	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on male external genitalia, not being a service to 	$136.80
	which another item in this Subgroup applies -3 (Basic Units)
20924	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on undescended testis, unilateral or bilateral -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
20926	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical orchidectomy, inguinal approach -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20928	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical orchidectomy, abdominal approach -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20930	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for orchiopexy, unilateral or bilateral -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20932	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20934	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis with bilateral inguinal 	$273.60
	lymphadenectomy -6 (Basic Units)
20936	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for complete amputation of penis with bilateral inguinal and iliac 	$364.80
	lymphadenectomy -8 (Basic Units)
20938	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for insertion of penile prosthesis -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20940	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for per vagina and vaginal procedures (including biopsy of labia, 	$182.40
	vagina, cervix or endometrium), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies -4 (Basic 
	Units)
20942	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for colpotomy, colpectomy or colporrhaphy -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20943	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for transvaginal assisted reproductive services -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20944	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
20946	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal delivery -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
20948	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for purse string ligation of cervix, or removal of purse string ligature,	$182.40
	 or removal of purse string ligature -4 (Basic Units)
20950	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for culdoscopy -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
20952	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hysteroscopy -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
20953	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for endometrial ablation or resection in association with 	$228.00
	hysteroscopy -5 (Basic Units)
20954	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for correction of inverted uterus -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
20956	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for evacuation of retained products of conception, as a complication	$182.40
	 of confinement -4 (Basic Units)
20958	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for manual removal of retained placenta or for repair of vaginal or 	$228.00
	perineal tear following delivery -5 (Basic Units)
20960	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for vaginal procedures in the management of post partum 	$319.20
	haemorrhage (blood loss > 500mls) -7 (Basic Units)
	Pelvis (except hip)
21100	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior 	$136.80
	pelvic region (anterior to iliac crest), except external genitalia -3 (Basic Units)
21110	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin, its derivatives or subcutaneous tissue 	$228.00
	of the pelvic region (posterior to iliac crest), except perineum -5 (Basic Units)
21112	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the anterior iliac crest -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
21114	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the posterior iliac crest -5 	$228.00
	(Basic Units)
21116	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow harvesting from the pelvis -6 (Basic	$273.60
	 Units)
21120	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the bony pelvis -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21130	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for body cast application or revision when performed in the 	$136.80
	operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21140	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interpelviabdominal (hind-quarter) amputation -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
21150	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures for tumour of the pelvis, except hind-quarter 	$456.00
	amputation -10 (Basic Units)
21160	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint 	$182.40
	when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
21170	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint -8 	$364.80
	(Basic Units)
	Upper leg (except knee)
21195	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skins or subcutaneous tissue of the upper 	$136.80
	leg -3 (Basic Units)
21199	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of 	$182.40
	the upper leg -4 (Basic Units)
21200	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving hip joint when performed in the 	$182.40
	operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
21202	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the hip joint -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21210	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving hip joint, not being a service to which	$273.60
	 another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
21212	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for hip disarticulation -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21214	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total hip replacement or revision -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21216	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bilateral total hip replacement -14 (Basic Units)	$638.40
21220	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures involving upper 2/3 of femur when 	$182.40
	performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
21230	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures involving upper 2/3 of femur, not being a 	$273.60
	service to which another item in this subgroup applies -6 (Basic Units)
21232	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for above knee amputation -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21234	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of the upper 2/3 of femur -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
21260	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures involving veins of upper leg, including exploration -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
21270	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures involving arteries of upper leg, including bypass 	$364.80
	graft, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
21272	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery ligation -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21274	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21280	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper leg -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
	Knee and popliteal area
21300	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the knee 	$136.80
	and/or popliteal area -3 (Basic Units)
21321	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of 	$182.40
	knee and/or popliteal area -4 (Basic Units)
21340	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on lower 1/3 of femur when performed in the	$182.40
	 operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
21360	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on lower 1/3 of femur -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21380	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on knee joint when performed in the 	$136.80
	operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21382	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of knee joint -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21390	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula, and/or patella 	$136.80
	when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21392	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on upper ends of tibia, fibula, and/or patella -4 	$182.40
	(Basic Units)
21400	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on knee joint, not being a service to which 	$182.40
	another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21402	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for knee replacement -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
21403	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bilateral knee replacement -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21404	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for disarticulation of knee -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21420	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving knee joint, 	$136.80
	undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21430	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of knee or popliteal area, not being a 	$182.40
	service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21432	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of arteriovenous fistula of knee or popliteal area -5 (Basic 	$228.00
	Units)
21440	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of knee or popliteal area, not being a 	$364.80
	service to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
	Lower leg (below knee)
21460	initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of lower leg, 	$136.80
	ankle, or foot -3 (Basic Units)
21461	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, or fascia of lower leg,	$182.40
	 ankle, or foot, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21462	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for all closed procedures on lower leg, ankle, or foot -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
21464	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedure of ankle joint -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21472	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for repair of achilles tendon -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21474	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for gastrocnemius recession -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21480	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on bones of lower leg, ankle, or foot, including 	$182.40
	amputation, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21482	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection of bone involving lower leg, ankle or foot -5 	$228.00
	(Basic Units)
21484	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of tibia or fibula -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21486	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total ankle replacement -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
21490	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal or repair, undertaken in a 	$136.80
	hospital or approved day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21500	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of lower leg, including bypass graft, not 	$364.80
	being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
21502	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of the lower leg -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21520	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of lower leg, not being a service to which 	$182.40
	another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21522	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21530	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of lower leg, ankle or foot -15 	$684.00
	(Basic Units)
21532	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of toe -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
	Shoulder and axilla
21600	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the shoulder 	$136.80
	or axilla -3 (Basic Units)
21610	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of 	$228.00
	shoulder or axilla including axillary dissection -5 (Basic Units)
21620	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular 	$182.40
	joint, acromioclavicular joint, or shoulder joint when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day 
	hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
21622	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of shoulder joint -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21630	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on humeral head and neck, sternoclavicular 	$228.00
	joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup 
	applies -5 (Basic Units)
21632	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical resection involving humeral head and neck, 	$273.60
	sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint or shoulder joint -6 (Basic Units)
21634	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder disarticulation -9 (Basic Units)	$410.40
21636	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
21638	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total shoulder replacement -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21650	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of shoulder or axilla, not being a service 	$364.80
	to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
21652	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures for axillary-brachial aneurysm -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21654	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bypass graft of arteries of shoulder or axilla -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
21656	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary-femoral bypass graft -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21670	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of shoulder or axilla -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21680	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder cast application, removal or repair, not being a service 	$136.80
	to which another item in this subgroup applies, when undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital 
	facility -3 (Basic Units)
21682	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for shoulder spica application when undertaken in a hospital or 	$182.40
	approved day hospital facility -4 (Basic Units)
	Upper arm and elbow
21700	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper arm	$136.80
	 or elbow -3 (Basic Units)
21710	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of 	$182.40
	upper arm or elbow, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21712	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open tenotomy of the upper arm or elbow -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21714	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenoplasty of the upper arm or elbow -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21716	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for tenodesis for rupture of long tendon of biceps -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21730	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the upper arm or elbow when performed 	$136.80
	in the operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21732	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of elbow joint -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21740	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the upper arm or elbow, not being a service	$228.00
	 to which another item in this subgroup applies -5 (Basic Units)
21756	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on the upper arm or elbow -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21760	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total elbow replacement -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
21770	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on arteries of upper arm, not being a service to 	$364.80
	which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
21772	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of arteries of the upper arm -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21780	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on veins of upper arm, not being a service to which 	$182.40
	another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21790	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of upper arm -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
	Forearm wrist and hand
21800	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the forearm, 	$136.80
	wrist or hand -3 (Basic Units)
21810	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae 	$182.40
	of the forearm, wrist or hand -4 (Basic Units)
21820	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones 	$136.80
	when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21830	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones, not 	$182.40
	being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21832	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for total wrist replacement -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
21834	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the wrist joint -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
21840	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the arteries of forearm, wrist or hand, not being 	$364.80
	a service to which another item in this subgroup applies -8 (Basic Units)
21842	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for embolectomy of artery of forearm, wrist or hand -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21850	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for procedures on the veins of forearm, wrist or hand, not being a 	$182.40
	service to which another item in this subgroup applies -4 (Basic Units)
21860	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal, or repair when	$136.80
	 undertaken in a hospital or approved day hospital facility -3 (Basic Units)
21870	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of forearm, wrist or hand -15 (Basic	$684.00
	 Units)
21872	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for microsurgical reimplantation of a finger -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
	Anaesthesia for burns
21878	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting 	$136.80
	where the area of burn involves not more than 3% of total body surface -3 (Basic Units)
21879	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$228.00
	where the area of burn involves more than 3% but less than 10% of total body surface -5 (Basic Units)
21880	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$319.20
	where the area of burn involves 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface -7 (Basic Units)
21881	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$410.40
	where the area of burn involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface -9 (Basic Units)
21882	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$501.60
	where the area of burn involves 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface -11 (Basic Units)
21883	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$592.80
	where the area of burn involves 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface -13 (Basic Units)
21884	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$684.00
	where the area of burn involves 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface -15 (Basic Units)
21885	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$775.20
	where the area of burn involves 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface -17 (Basic Units)
21886	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$866.40
	where the area of burn involves 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface -19 (Basic Units)
21887	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for excision or debridement of burns, with or without skin grafting, 	$957.60
	where the area of burn involves 80% or more of total body surface -21 (Basic Units)
	Anaesthesia for radiological or other diagnostic or therapeutic 
21900	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for hysterosalpingography -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
21906	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography: lumbar or thoracic -5 	$228.00
	(Basic Units)
21908	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography: cervical -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21910	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for myelography: posterior fossa -9 (Basic 	$410.40
	Units)
21912	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography: lumbar or thoracic -5 (Basic	$228.00
	 Units)
21914	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for injection procedure for discography cervical -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21915	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral arteriogram -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21916	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for arteriograms: cerebral, carotid or vertebral -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21918	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde arteriogram: brachial or femoral -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21922	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for computerised axial tomography scanning, magnetic resonance 	$319.20
	scanning, digital subtraction angiography scanning -7 (Basic Units)
21925	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for retrograde cystography, retrograde urethrography or retrograde	$182.40
	 cystourethrography -4 (Basic Units)
21926	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for fluoroscopy -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21927	Initiation of management of anaesthesiafor barium enema or other opaque study of the small bowel -5 (Basic	$228.00
	 Units)
21930	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for bronchography -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
21935	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for phlebography -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21936	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination -6 	$273.60
	(Basic Units)
21939	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for peripheral venous cannulation -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
21941	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac catheterisation including coronary arteriography, 	$319.20
	ventriculography, cardiac mapping, insertion of automatic defibrillator or transvenous pacemaker -7 (Basic 
	Units)
21942	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for cardiac electrophysiological procedures including radio 	$456.00
	frequency ablation -10 (Basic Units)
21943	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for central vein catheterisation or insertion of right heart balloon 	$228.00
	catheter (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure -5 (Basic Units)
21945	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for lumbar puncture, cisternal puncture, or epidural injection -5 	$228.00
	(Basic Units)
21949	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for harvesting of bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation -5	$228.00
	 (Basic Units)
21952	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for muscle biopsy for malignant hyperpyrexia -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
21955	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electroencephalography -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21959	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brain stem evoked response audiometry -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21962	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for electrocochleography by extratympanic method or 	$228.00
	transtympanic membrane insertion method -5 (Basic Units)
21965	Initiation of management of anaesthesia as a therapeutic procedure where it can be demonstrated that there	$228.00
	 is a clinical need for anaesthesia, not for the treatment of headache of any etiology -5 (Basic Units)
21969	Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is not 	$364.80
	confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) -8 (Basic Units)
21970	Initiation of management of anaesthesia during hyperbaric therapy where the medical practitioner is 	$684.00
	confined in the chamber (including the administration of oxygen) -15 (Basic Units)
21973	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for brachytherapy using radioactive sealed sources -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21976	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for therapeutic nuclear medicine -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
21980	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for radiotherapy -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
	Miscellaneous
21990	Initiation of management of anaesthesia when no procedure ensues -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
21992	Initiation of management of anaesthesia performed on a person under the age of 10 years in connection 	$182.40
	with a procedure covered by an item which has not been identified as attracting an anaesthetic -4 (Basic 
	Units)
21997	Initiation of management of anaesthesia in connection with a procedure covered by an item which has not 	$182.40
	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 -4 (Basic Units)
	Therapeutic and diagnostic services
22001	Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate 	$136.80
	transfusion in an emergency situation, when performed in association with the administration of 
	anaesthesia -3 (Basic Units)
22002	Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected when performed in association with the 	$182.40
	administration of anaesthesia -4 (Basic Units)
22007	Awake endotracheal intubation with flexible fibreoptic scope associated with difficult airway when 	$182.40
	performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia -4 (Basic Units)
22008	Double lumen endobronchial tube or bronchial blocker, insertion of when performed in association with the 	$182.40
	administration of anaesthesia -4 (Basic Units)
22012	Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by 	$136.80
	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 -3 (Basic 
	Units)
22014	Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by 	$136.80
	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 -3 (Basic Units)
22015	Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output 	$273.60
	measurement, when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia -6 (Basic Units)
22018	Measurement of the mechanical or gas exchange function of the respiratory system, using measurements 	$319.20
	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 -7 (Basic Units)
22020	Central vein catheterisation (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure, not 	$182.40
	being a service to which item 13318 applies, when performed in association with the administration of 
	anaesthesia -4 (Basic Units)
22025	Intraarterial cannulation when performed in association with the administration of anaesthesia -4 (Basic 	$182.40
	Units)
22031	Intrathecal or epidural injection (initial) of a therapeutic substance or substances, with or without insertion of	$228.00
	 a catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for postoperative pain management, not being a 
	service associated with a service to which 22036 applies -5 (Basic Units)
22036	Intrathecal or epidural injection (subsequent) of a therapeutic substance or substances, using an in-situ 	$136.80
	catheter, in association with anaesthesia and surgery, for postoperative pain management, not being a 
	service associated with a service to which 22031 applies -3 (Basic Units)
22040	Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri-operatively performed in the induction room theatre or 	$91.20
	recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the femoral or sciatic nerves, in conjunction with 
	hip, knee, ankle or foot surgery -2 (Basic Units)
22045	Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri-operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or 	$136.80
	recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the femoral and sciatic nerves, in conjunction with 
	hip, knee, ankle or foot surgery -3 (Basic Units)
22050	Introduction of a regional or field nerve block peri-operatively performed in the induction room, theatre or 	$91.20
	recovery room for the control of post operative pain via the brachial plexus in conjunction with shoulder 
	surgery -2 (Basic Units)
22055	Perfusion of limb or organ using heart-lung machine or equivalent -12 (Basic Units)	$547.20
22060	Whole body perfusion, cardiac bypass, using heart-lung machine or equivalent -20 (Basic Units)	$912.00
22065	Induced controlled hypothermia total body -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
22070	Cardioplegia, blood or crystalloid, administration by any route -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
22075	Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, with core temperature less than 22░c, including management of 	$684.00
	retrograde cerebral perfusion if performed -15 (Basic Units)
	Administration of anaesthesia in connection with a dental service
22900	Initiation of management by a medical practitioner of anaesthesia for extraction of tooth or teeth with or 	$273.60
	without incision of soft tissue or removal of bone -6 (Basic Units)
22905	Initiation of management of anaesthesia for restorative dental work -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
	Anaesthesia/perfusion time units
23010	Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia (a) administration of anaesthesia performed in 	$45.60
	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) -1 (Basic Units)
23021	16 minutes to 20 minutes -2 (Basic Units)	$91.20
23022	21 minutes to 25 minutes -2 (Basic Units)	$91.20
23023	26 minutes to 30 minutes -2 (Basic Units)	$91.20
23031	31 minutes to 35 minutes -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
23032	36 minutes to 40 minutes -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
23033	41 minutes to 45 minutes -3 (Basic Units)	$136.80
23041	46 minutes to 50 minutes -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
23042	51 minutes to 55 minutes -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
23043	56 minutes to 1:00 hour -4 (Basic Units)	$182.40
23051	1:01 hours to 1:05 hours -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
23052	1:06 hours to 1:10 hours -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
23053	1:11 hours to 1:15 hours -5 (Basic Units)	$228.00
23061	1:16 hours to 1:20 hours -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
23062	1:21 hours to 1:25 hours -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
23063	1:26 hours to 1:30 hours -6 (Basic Units)	$273.60
23071	1:31 hours to 1:35 hours -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
23072	1:36 hours to 1:40 hours -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
23073	1:41 hours to 1:45 hours -7 (Basic Units)	$319.20
23081	1:46 hours to 1:50 hours -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
23082	1:51 hours to 1:55 hours -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
23083	1:56 hours to 2:00 hours -8 (Basic Units)	$364.80
23091	2:01 hours to 2:10 hours -9 (Basic Units)	$410.40
23101	2:11 hours to 2:20 hours -10 (Basic Units)	$456.00
23111	2:21 hours to 2:30 hours -11 (Basic Units)	$501.60
23112	2:31 hours to 2:40 hours -12 (Basic Units)	$547.20
23113	2:41 hours to 2:50 hours -13 (Basic Units)	$592.80
23114	2:51 hours to 3:00 hours -14 (Basic Units)	$638.40
23115	3:01 hours to 3:10 hours -15 (Basic Units)	$684.00
23116	3:11 hours to 3:20 hours -16 (Basic Units)	$729.60
23117	3:21 hours to 3:30 hours -17 (Basic Units)	$775.20
23118	3:31 hours to 3:40 hours -18 (Basic Units)	$820.80
23119	3:41 hours to 3:50 hours -19 (Basic Units)	$866.40
23121	3:51 hours to 4:00 hours -20 (Basic Units)	$912.00
23170	4:01 hours to 4:10 hours -21 (Basic Units)	$957.60
23180	4:11 hours to 4:20 hours -22 (Basic Units)	$1,003.20
23190	4:21 hours to 4:30 hours -23 (Basic Units)	$1,048.80
23200	4:31 hours to 4:40 hours -24 (Basic Units)	$1,094.40
23210	4:41 hours to 4:50 hours -25 (Basic Units)	$1,140.00
23220	4:51 hours to 5:00 hours -26 (Basic Units)	$1,185.60
23230	5:01 hours to 5:10 hours -27 (Basic Units)	$1,231.20
23240	5:11 hours to 5:20 hours -28 (Basic Units)	$1,276.80
23250	5:21 hours to 5:30 hours -29 (Basic Units)	$1,322.40
23260	5:31 hours to 5:40 hours -30 (Basic Units)	$1,368.00
23270	5:41 hours to 5:50 hours -31 (Basic Units)	$1,413.60
23280	5:51 hours to 6:00 hours -32 (Basic Units)	$1,459.20
23290	6:01 hours to 6:10 hours -33 (Basic Units)	$1,504.80
23300	6:11 hours to 6:20 hours -34 (Basic Units)	$1,550.40
23310	6:21 hours to 6:30 hours -35 (Basic Units)	$1,596.00
23320	6:31 hours to 6:40 hours -36 (Basic Units)	$1,641.60
23330	6:41 hours to 6:50 hours -37 (Basic Units)	$1,687.20
23340	6:51 hours to 7:00 hours -38 (Basic Units)	$1,732.80
23350	7:01 hours to 7:10 hours -39 (Basic Units)	$1,778.40
23360	7:11 hours to 7:20 hours -40 (Basic Units)	$1,824.00
23370	7:21 hours to 7:30 hours -41 (Basic Units)	$1,869.60
23380	7:31 hours to 7:40 hours -42 (Basic Units)	$1,915.20
23390	7:41 hours to 7:50 hours -43 (Basic Units)	$1,960.80
23400	7:51 hours to 8:00 hours -44 (Basic Units)	$2,006.40
23410	8:01 hours to 8:10 hours -45 (Basic Units)	$2,052.00
23420	8:11 hours to 8:20 hours -46 (Basic Units)	$2,097.60
23430	8:21 hours to 8:30 hours -47 (Basic Units)	$2,143.20
23440	8:31 hours to 8:40 hours -48 (Basic Units)	$2,188.80
23450	8:41 hours to 8:50 hours -49 (Basic Units)	$2,234.40
23460	8:51 hours to 9:00 hours -50 (Basic Units)	$2,280.00
23470	9:01 hours to 9:10 hours -51 (Basic Units)	$2,325.60
23480	9:11 hours to 9:20 hours -52 (Basic Units)	$2,371.20
23490	9:21 hours to 9:30 hours -53 (Basic Units)	$2,416.80
23500	9:31 hours to 9:40 hours -54 (Basic Units)	$2,462.40
23510	9:41 hours to 9:50 hours -55 (Basic Units)	$2,508.00
23520	9:51 hours to 10:00 hours -56 (Basic Units)	$2,553.60
23530	10:01 hours to 10:10 hours -57 (Basic Units)	$2,599.20
23540	10:11 hours to 10:20 hours -58 (Basic Units)	$2,644.80
23550	10:21 hours to 10:30 hours -59 (Basic Units)	$2,690.40
23560	10:31 hours to 10:40 hours -60 (Basic Units)	$2,736.00
23570	10:41 hours to 10:50 hours -61 (Basic Units)	$2,781.60
23580	10:51 hours to 11:00 hours -62 (Basic Units)	$2,827.20
23590	11:01 hours to 11:10 hours -63 (Basic Units)	$2,872.80
23600	11:11 hours to 11:20 hours -64 (Basic Units)	$2,918.40
23610	11:21 hours to 11:30 hours -65 (Basic Units)	$2,964.00
23620	11:31 hours to 11:40 hours -66 (Basic Units)	$3,009.60
23630	11:41 hours to 11:50 hours -67 (Basic Units)	$3,055.20
23640	11:51 hours to 12:00 hours -68 (Basic Units)	$3,100.80
23650	12:01 hours to 12:10 hours -69 (Basic Units)	$3,146.40
23660	12:11 hours to 12:20 hours -70 (Basic Units)	$3,192.00
23670	12:21 hours to 12:30 hours -71 (Basic Units)	$3,237.60
23680	12:31 hours to 12:40 hours -72 (Basic Units)	$3,283.20
23690	12:41 hours to 12:50 hours -73 (Basic Units)	$3,328.80
23700	12:51 hours to 13:00 hours -74 (Basic Units)	$3,374.40
23710	13:01 hours to 13:10 hours -75 (Basic Units)	$3,420.00
23720	13:11 hours to 13:20 hours -76 (Basic Units)	$3,465.60
23730	13:21 hours to 13:30 hours -77 (Basic Units)	$3,511.20
23740	13:31 hours to 13:40 hours -78 (Basic Units)	$3,556.80
23750	13:41 hours to 13:50 hours -79 (Basic Units)	$3,602.40
23760	13:51 hours to 14:00 hours -80 (Basic Units)	$3,648.00
23770	14:01 hours to 14:10 hours -81 (Basic Units)	$3,693.60
23780	14:11 hours to 14:20 hours -82 (Basic Units)	$3,739.20
23790	14:21 hours to 14:30 hours -83 (Basic Units)	$3,784.80
23800	14:31 hours to 14:40 hours -84 (Basic Units)	$3,830.40
23810	14:41 hours to 14:50 hours -85 (Basic Units)	$3,876.00
23820	14:51 hours to 15:00 hours -86 (Basic Units)	$3,921.60
23830	15:01 hours to 15:10 hours -87 (Basic Units)	$3,967.20
23840	15:11 hours to 15:20 hours -88 (Basic Units)	$4,012.80
23850	15:21 hours to 15:30 hours -89 (Basic Units)	$4,058.40
23860	15:31 hours to 15:40 hours -90 (Basic Units)	$4,104.00
23870	15:41 hours to 15:50 hours -91 (Basic Units)	$4,149.60
23880	15:51 hours to 16:00 hours -92 (Basic Units)	$4,195.20
23890	16:01 hours to 16:10 hours -93 (Basic Units)	$4,240.80
23900	16:11 hours to 16:20 hours -94 (Basic Units)	$4,286.40
23910	16:21 hours to 16:30 hours -95 (Basic Units)	$4,332.00
23920	16:31 hours to 16:40 hours -96 (Basic Units)	$4,377.60
23930	16:41 hours to 16:50 hours -97 (Basic Units)	$4,423.20
23940	16:51 hours to 17:00 hours -98 (Basic Units)	$4,468.80
23950	17:01 hours to 17:10 hours -99 (Basic Units)	$4,514.40
23960	17:11 hours to 17:20 hours -100 (Basic Units)	$4,560.00
23970	17:21 hours to 17:30 hours -101 (Basic Units)	$4,605.60
23980	17:31 hours to 17:40 hours -102 (Basic Units)	$4,651.20
23990	17:41 hours to 17:50 hours -103 (Basic Units)	$4,696.80
24100	17:51 hours to 18:00 hours -104 (Basic Units)	$4,742.40
24101	18:01 hours to 18:10 hours -105 (Basic Units)	$4,788.00
24102	18:11 hours to 18:20 hours -106 (Basic Units)	$4,833.60
24103	18:21 hours to 18:30 hours -107 (Basic Units)	$4,879.20
24104	18:31 hours to 18:40 hours -108 (Basic Units)	$4,924.80
24105	18:41 hours to 18:50 hours -109 (Basic Units)	$4,970.40
24106	18:51 hours to 19:00 hours -110 (Basic Units)	$5,016.00
24107	19:01 hours to 19:10 hours -111 (Basic Units)	$5,061.60
24108	19:11 hours to 19:20 hours -112 (Basic Units)	$5,107.20
24109	19:21 hours to 19:30 hours -113 (Basic Units)	$5,152.80
24110	19:31 hours to 19:40 hours -114 (Basic Units)	$5,198.40
24111	19:41 hours to 19:50 hours -115 (Basic Units)	$5,244.00
24112	19:51 hours to 20:00 hours -116 (Basic Units)	$5,289.60
24113	20:01 hours to 20:10 hours -117 (Basic Units)	$5,335.20
24114	20:11 hours to 20:20 hours -118 (Basic Units)	$5,380.80
24115	20:21 hours to 20:30 hours -119 (Basic Units)	$5,426.40
24116	20:31 hours to 20:40 hours -120 (Basic Units)	$5,472.00
24117	20:41 hours to 20:50 hours -121 (Basic Units)	$5,517.60
24118	20:51 hours to 21:00 hours -122 (Basic Units)	$5,563.20
24119	21:01 hours to 21:10 hours -123 (Basic Units)	$5,608.80
24120	21:11 hours to 21:20 hours -124 (Basic Units)	$5,654.40
24121	21:21 hours to 21:30 hours -125 (Basic Units)	$5,700.00
24122	21:31 hours to 21:40 hours -126 (Basic Units)	$5,745.60
24123	21:41 hours to 21:50 hours -127 (Basic Units)	$5,791.20
24124	21:51 hours to 22:00 hours -128 (Basic Units)	$5,836.80
24125	22:01 hours to 22:10 hours -129 (Basic Units)	$5,882.40
24126	22:11 hours to 22:20 hours -130 (Basic Units)	$5,928.00
24127	22:21 hours to 22:30 hours -131 (Basic Units)	$5,973.60
24128	22:31 hours to 22:40 hours -132 (Basic Units)	$6,019.20
24129	22:41 hours to 22:50 hours -133 (Basic Units)	$6,064.80
24130	22:51 hours to 23:00 hours -134 (Basic Units)	$6,110.40
24131	23:01 hours to 23:10 hours -135 (Basic Units)	$6,156.00
24132	23:11 hours to 23:20 hours -136 (Basic Units)	$6,201.60
24133	23:21 hours to 23:30 hours -137 (Basic Units)	$6,247.20
24134	23:31 hours to 23:40 hours -138 (Basic Units)	$6,292.80
24135	23:41 hours to 23:50 hours -139 (Basic Units)	$6,338.40
24136	23:51 hours to 24:00 hours -140 (Basic Units)	$6,384.00
	Anaesthesia/perfusion modifying units - physical status
25000	Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia (a) for anaesthesia performed in association with an 	$45.60
	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 -1 (Basic Units)
25005	Where the patient has severe systemic disease which is a constant threat to life equivalent to asa physical 	$91.20
	status indicator 4 -2 (Basic Units)
25010	For a patient who is not expected to survive for 24 hours with or without the operation, equivalent to asa 	$136.80
	physical status indicator 5 -3 (Basic Units)
	Anaesthesia/perfusion modifying units - other
25015	Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia - where the patient is less than 12 months of age or 	$45.60
	70 years or greater -1 (Basic Units)
25020	Anaesthesia, perfusion or assistance at anaesthesia - where the patient requires immediate treatment 	$91.20
	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 -2 (Basic Units)
	Anaesthesia after hours emergency modifier
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	DF
	 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, Sunday or a public holiday – not being a service associated 
	with a service to which item 25020, 25030 or 25050 applies (0 basic units)
	
	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, (d) where performed, any associated 
	therapeutic or diagnostic service/s in the range 22001 – 22050
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 the 	DF
	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, Sunday or a public holiday – not 
	being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 25025 or 25050 applies (0 basic units)
	
	Derived fee: An additional amount of 50% of the fee for the anaesthetic service. That is:
	(a) an anaesthesia item in the range 25200 - 25205 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
	Perfusion after hours emergency modifier
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 	DF
	provided in the after hours period, being the period from 8pm to 8am on any weekday, or at any time on a 
	Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday – not being a service associated with a service to which item 25020, 
	25025 or 25030 applies (0 basic units)
	
	Derived fee: An additional amount of 50% of the fee for the perfusion service. That is:
	(a) item 22060, 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 and 22065 – 22075
	Assistance at anaesthesia
25200	Assistance in the administration of anaesthesia on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring 
	continuous life saving emergency treatment, to the exclusion of all other patients (5 basic units)	DF
	
	Derived fee: An amount of $228.00 (5 basic units) plus an item in the range 23010 – 24136 plus, where 
	applicable, an item in the range 25000 – 25020
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 	DF
	(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 (5 basic units)
	
	Derived fee: An amount of $228.00 (5 basic units), plus an item in the range 23010 – 24136, plus, where 
	applicable, an item in the range 25000 – 25020.
	Group T8  - Surgical operations
	General practitioner attendances
30001	General 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 	DF
	medical grounds.
	
	Derived fee: 50% of the fee which would have applied had the procedure not been discontinued.
30003	Localised burns, dressing of, (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the procedure is performed, 	$39.55
	including any associated consultation
30006	Extensive burns, dressing of, without anaesthesia (not involving grafting) each attendance at which the 	$68.15
	procedure is performed, including any associated consultation 
30009	Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.)	$110.45
30010	Localised burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.)	$110.45
30013	Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.)	$233.50
30014	Extensive burns, dressing of, under general anaesthesia (not involving grafting) (Anaes.)	$233.50
30017	Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving not more than 10 per cent of body surface, where 	$470.55
	grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30020	Burns, excision of, under general anaesthesia, involving more than 10 per cent of body surface, where 	$934.20
	grafting is not carried out during the same operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30023	Wound of soft tissue, traumatic, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, under general 	$470.55
	anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when performed (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
30024	Wound of soft tissue, debridement of extensively infected post-surgical incision or Fournier's Gangrene, 	$448.60
	under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when 
	performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30026	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$80.65
	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.)
30029	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$121.35
	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.)
30032	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$108.25
	of surgery, on face or neck, small (not more than 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.)
30035	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$161.45
	of surgery, on face or neck, small (not more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)
30038	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$121.35
	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.)
30041	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$267.85
	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.)
30042	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$267.85
	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.)
30045	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$161.45
	of surgery, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), superficial (Anaes.)
30048	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$273.60
	of surgery, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)
30049	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of wound of, other than wound closure at time 	$273.60
	of surgery, on face or neck, large (more than 7cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)
30052	Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue	$375.45
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30055	Wounds, dressing of, under general anaesthesia, with or without removal of sutures, not being a service 	$110.45
	associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
30058	Postoperative haemorrhage, control of, under general anaesthesia, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$209.45
30061	Superficial foreign body, removal of, (including from cornea or sclera) as an independent procedure 	$32.00
	(Anaes.)
30064	Subcutaneous foreign body, removal of, requiring incision and exploration, including closure of wound if 	$145.45
	performed, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
30067	Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) 	$405.25
	(Anaes.)
30068	Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, removal of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) 	$405.25
	(Anaes.)
30071	Diagnostic biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy specimen 	$101.35
	is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30074	Diagnostic biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, 	$256.40
	where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30075	Diagnostic biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, 	$256.40
	where the biopsy specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30078	Diagnostic drill biopsy of lymph gland, deep tissue or organ, as an independent procedure, where the biopsy	$65.30
	 specimen is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30081	Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using open approach, where the biopsy specimen is sent for	$145.45
	 pathological examination (Anaes.)
30084	Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by trephine using percutaneous approach with a Jamshidi needle or 	$80.65
	similar device, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30087	Diagnostic biopsy of bone marrow by aspiration or punch biopsy of synovial membrane, where the biopsy 	$40.60
	is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30090	diagnostic biopsy of pleura, percutaneous 1 or more biopsies on any 1 occasion, where the biopsy is sent 	$176.30
	for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30093	Diagnostic needle biopsy of vertebra, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)	$186.75
30094	Diagnostic percutaneous aspiration biopsy of deep organ using interventional imaging techniques - but not 	$279.30
	including imaging, where the biopsy is sent for pathological examination (Anaes.)
30096	Diagnostic scalene node biopsy, by open procedure, where the specimen excised is sent for pathological 	$273.60
	examination (Anaes.)
30099	Sinus, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)	$121.35
30102	Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)	$273.60
30103	Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)	$273.60
30104	Pre-auricular sinus, excision of (Anaes.)	$161.45
30106	Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in 	$291.90
	this Group applies (Anaes.)
30107	Ganglion or small bursa, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in 	$291.90
	this Group applies (Anaes.)
30110	Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
30111	Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
30114	Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker's cyst), excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$547.15
30165	lipectomy transverse wedge excision of abdominal apron, not being a service performed within 12 months 	$601.00
	after the end of a pregnancy and not being a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 
	or 45530 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30168	Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 	$601.00
	and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 1 excision (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30171	Lipectomy wedge excision of skin or fat, not being a service associated with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 	$898.65
	and not being a service to which item 30165 applies, 2 or more excisions (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30174	Lipectomy subumbilical excision with undermining of skin edges and strengthening of musculoaponeurotic 	$950.10
	wall, not being a service associated with items 45564 or 45565 or 45530 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30177	lipectomy radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar), with excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, 	$1,350.85
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30178	Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, being a service associated 	$914.15
	with items 45564, 45565 or 45530 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30180	Axillary hyperhidrosis, partial excision for (Anaes.)	$180.85
30183	Axillary hyperhidrosis, total excision of sweat gland bearing area (Anaes.)	$362.95
30185	Palmar or plantar warts (10 or more), definitive removal of, excluding ablative methods alone, not being a 	$241.15
	service to which item 30186 or 30187 applies (Anaes.)
30186	Palmar or plantar warts (less than 10), definitive removal of, excluding ablative methods alone, not being a 	$65.30
	service to which item 30185 or 30187 applies (Anaes.)
30187	Palmar or plantar warts, removal of, by carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser, requiring admission to a 	$273.25
	hospital or day-hospital facility, or when performed by a specialist in the practice of his/her specialty, (5 or 
	more warts) (Anaes.)
30189	warts or molluscum contagiosum (one or more), removal of, by any method (other than by chemical means),	$187.75
	 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.)
30190	Angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas or other severely disfiguring tumours suitable for laser excision as 	$508.25
	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) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30192	Premalignant skin lesions (including solar keratoses), treatment of, by ablative technique (10 or more 	$50.35
	lesions) (Anaes.)
30195	Benign neoplasm of skin, other than viral verrucae (common warts) seborrheic keratoses, cysts and skin 	$80.65
	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.)
30196	Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist 	$159.10
	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.)
30197	Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist 	$559.80
	opinion, removal of, by serial curettage or carbon dioxide laser excision- ablation, including any associated 
	cryotherapy or diathermy, (10 or more lesions) (Anaes.)
30202	Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist 	$60.65
	opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles, not being a service to 
	which item 30203 applies 
30203	Malignant neoplasm of skin or mucous membrane proven by histopathology or confirmed by specialist 	$216.35
	opinion, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using repeat freeze-thaw cycles (10 or more lesions) 
30205	Malignant neoplasm of skin proven by histopathology, removal of, by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using 	$159.10
	repeat freeze-thaw cycles where the malignant neoplasm extends into cartilage (Anaes.)
30207	Skin lesions, multiple injections with hydrocortisone or similar preparations (Anaes.)	$55.55
30210	Keloid and other skin lesions, extensive, multiple injections of hydrocortisone or similar preparations where 	$218.70
	undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day- hospital facility (Anaes.)
30213	Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck where lesions are visible from 4 metres, diathermy	$154.55
	 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.)
30214	Telangiectases or starburst vessels on the head or neck where lesions are visible from 4 metres, diathermy	$154.55
	 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 
30216	Haematoma, aspiration of (Anaes.)	$33.80
30219	Haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion not requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital 	$33.80
	facility - incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) 
30223	Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion, requiring admission to a hospital or 	$218.70
	day-hospital facility, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
30224	Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess using interventional imaging techniques but not including imaging 	$351.50
	(Anaes.)
30225	Abscess drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques but not including imaging 	$392.60
	(Anaes.)
30226	Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (Anaes.)	$220.90
30229	Muscle, excision of (extensive) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$398.35
30232	Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)	$327.45
30235	Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
30238	Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (Anaes.)	$220.90
30241	Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
30244	Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30246	Parotid duct, repair of, using micro- surgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,038.40
30247	Parotid gland, total extirpation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30250	Parotid gland, total extirpation of with preservation of facial nerve (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30251	Recurrent parotid tumour, excision of, with preservation of facial nerve (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30253	Parotid gland, superficial lobectomy of, with exposure of facial nerve (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30255	Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30256	Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30259	Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.)
	N/A
30262	Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.)
	N/A
30265	Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
30266	Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
30269	Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.)	$220.90
30272	Tongue, partial excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30275	Radical excision of intraoral tumour involving resection of mandible and lymph glands of neck 
	(commandotype operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
30278	Tongue tie, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
	N/A
30281	Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, repair of, in a person aged 2 years and over, under 
	general anaesthesia (Anaes.)	N/A
30282	Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.)
	N/A
30283	Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.)
	N/A
30286	Branchial cyst, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30289	Branchial fistula, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30293	Cervical oesophagostomy; or closure of cervical oesophagostomy with or without plastic repair (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
30294	Cervical oesophagectomy with tracheostomy and oesophagostomy, with or without plastic reconstruction; 
	or laryngopharyngectomy with tracheostomy and plastic reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
30296	Thyroidectomy, total (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30297	Thyroidectomy following previous thyroid surgery (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	associated with a service to which item 30300, 30302 or 30303 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	service to which item 30299, 30302 or 30303 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	30303 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	30302 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30306	Total hemithyroidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30308	Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30309	Thyroidectomy, subtotal for thyrotoxicosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30310	Thyroid, unilateral subtotal thyroidectomy or equivalent partial thyroidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30313	Thyroglossal cyst, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
30314	Thyroglossal cyst or fistula or both, radical removal of, including thyroglossal duct and portion of hyoid bone	$839.10
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30315	Parathyroid operation for hyperparathyroidism (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,821.40
30317	Cervical reexploration for recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,988.55
30318	Mediastinum, exploration of, via the cervical route, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Assist.) 	$1,321.10
	(Anaes.)
30320	Mediastinum, exploration of, via mediastinotomy, for hyperparathyroidism (including thymectomy) (Assist.) 	$1,988.55
	(Anaes.)
30321	Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,321.10
30323	Retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumour, removal of, requiring complex and extensive dissection (Assist.) 	$1,988.55
	(Anaes.)
30324	Adrenal gland tumour, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,988.55
30329	Lymph glands of groin, limited excision of (Anaes.)	$357.20
30330	Lymph glands of groin, radical excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,047.50
30332	Lymph nodes of axilla, limited excision of (sampling) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$357.20
30335	Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level I (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30336	Lymph nodes of axilla, complete excision of, to level II or level III (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
30373	Laparotomy (exploratory), including associated biopsies, where no other intra-abdominal procedure is 	$708.60
	performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30375	Caecostomy, enterostomy, colostomy, enterotomy, colotomy, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, gastrotomy, 	$803.70
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
30376	Laparotomy involving division of peritoneal adhesions (where no other intraabdominal procedure is 	$803.70
	performed) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30378	Laparotomy involving division of adhesions in association with another intraabdominal procedure where the 	$803.70
	time taken to divide the adhesions is between 45 minutes and 2 hours (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30379	Laparotomy with division of extensive adhesions (duration greater than 2 hours) with or without insertion of	$1,350.85
	 long intestinal tube (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30382	Enterocutaneous fistula, radical repair of, involving extensive dissection and resection of bowel (Assist.) 	$1,904.95
	(Anaes.)
30384	Laparotomy for grading of lymphoma, including splenectomy, liver biopsies, lymph node biopsies and 	$1,618.75
	oophoropexy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30385	Laparotomy for control of postoperative haemorrhage, where no other procedure is performed (Assist.) 	$827.65
	(Anaes.)
30387	Laparotomy involving operation on abdominal viscera (including pelvic viscera), not being a service to which	$941.05
	 another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30388	Laparotomy for trauma involving 3 or more organs (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,327.35
30390	Laparoscopy, diagnostic (Anaes.)	$321.70
30391	Laparoscopy, with biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$410.95
30392	Radical or debulking operation for advanced intra-abdominal malignancy, with or without omentectomy, as 	$849.50
	an independent procedure (Assist.) 
30393	Laparoscopic division of adhesions in association with another intra- abdominal procedure where the time 	$807.10
	taken to divide the adhesions exceeds 45 minutes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30394	Laparotomy for drainage of subphrenic abscess, pelvic abscess, appendiceal abscess, ruptured appendix 	$725.80
	or for peritonitis from any cause, with or without appendicectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30396	Laparotomy for gross intra peritoneal sepsis requiring debridement of fibrin, with or without removal of 	$1,482.50
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30397	Laparostomy, via wound previously made and left open or closed with zipper, involving change of 	$338.90
	dressings or packs, and with or without drainage of loculated collections (Anaes.)
30399	Laparostomy, final closure of wound made at previous operation, after removal of dressings or packs and 	$464.80
	removal of mesh or zipper if previously inserted (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30400	Laparotomy with insertion of portacath for administration of cytotoxic therapy including placement of 	$922.75
	reservoir (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30402	Retroperitoneal abscess, drainage of, not involving laparotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$678.80
30403	Ventral, incisional, or recurrent hernia or burst abdomen, repair of with or without mesh (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$809.40
30405	Ventral or incisional hernia, (excluding recurrent inguinal or femoral hernia), repair of, requiring muscle 	$1,333.70
	transposition, mesh hernioplasty or resection of strangulated bowel (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30406	Paracentesis abdominis (Anaes.)	$80.65
30408	Peritoneo venous (Leveen) shunt, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$571.25
30409	Liver biopsy, percutaneous (Anaes.)	$286.20
30411	Liver biopsy by wedge excision when performed in association with another intraabdominal procedure 	$128.25
	(Anaes.)
30412	Liver biopsy by core needle, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal procedure 	$76.10
	(Anaes.)
30414	Liver, subsegmental resection of, (local excision), other than for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
30415	Liver, segmental resection of, other than for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,005.75
30416	Liver cyst, laparoscopic marsupialisation of, where the size of the cyst is greater than 5cm in diameter 	$1,089.90
	(Assist.) 
30417	Liver cysts, laparoscopic marsupialisation of 5 or more, including any cyst greater than 5cm in diameter 	$1,634.75
	(Assist.) 
30418	Liver, lobectomy of, other than for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,327.35
30419	Liver tumours, destruction of, by hepatic cryotherapy, not being a service associated with a service to 	$1,202.05
	which item 50950 or 50952 apply (Assist.) 
30421	Liver, tri-segmental resection (extended lobectomy) of, other than for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,905.45
30422	Liver, repair of superficial laceration of, for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$982.20
30425	Liver, repair of deep multiple lacerations of, or debridement of, for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,904.95
30427	Liver, segmental resection of, for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,273.60
30428	Liver, lobectomy of, for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,429.30
30430	Liver, extended lobectomy (tri- segmental resection) of, for trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,381.70
30431	Liver abscess, open abdominal drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$809.40
30433	Liver abscess (multiple), open abdominal drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,060.10
30434	Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary	$857.45
	 radicles (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30436	Hydatid cyst of liver, peritoneum or viscus, complete removal of contents of, with or without suture of biliary	$952.50
	 radicles, with omentoplasty or myeloplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30437	Hydatid cyst of liver, total excision of, by cysto-pericystectomy (membrane plus fibrous wall) (Assist.) 	$1,184.85
	(Anaes.)
30438	Hydatid cyst of liver, excision of, with drainage and excision of liver tissue (Assist.) 	$1,677.15
30439	Operative cholangiography or operative pancreatography or intra operative ultrasound of the biliary tract 	$267.85
	(including 1 or more examinations performed during the 1 operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30440	Cholangiogram, percutaneous transhepatic, and insertion of biliary drainage tube, using interventional 	$768.20
	imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service associated with a service to which item 
	30451 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30441	Intra operative ultrasound for staging of intra abdominal tumours 	$199.15
30442	Choledochoscopy in conjunction with another procedure (Anaes.)	$267.85
30443	Cholecystectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
30445	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,190.60
30446	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy when procedure is completed by laparotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,184.85
30448	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, involving removal of common duct calculi via the cystic duct (Assist.) 	$1,417.20
	(Anaes.)
30449	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with removal of common duct calculi via laparoscopic choledochotomy 	$1,577.50
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30450	Calculus of biliary or renal tract, extraction of, using interventional imaging techniques - not being a service 	$763.60
	associated with a service to which items 36627, 36630, 36645 or 36648 applies (Assist.) 
30451	Biliary drainage tube, exchange of, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including imaging, not 	$392.60
	being a service associated with a service to which item 30440 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30452	Choledochoscopy with balloon dilatation of a stricture or passage of stent or extraction of calculi (Assist.) 	$547.15
	(Anaes.)
30454	Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with or without removal of calculi (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,345.15
30455	Choledochotomy (with or without cholecystectomy), with removal of calculi including biliary intestinal 	$1,493.95
	anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30457	Choledochotomy, intrahepatic, involving removal of intrahepatic bile duct calculi (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,005.75
30458	Transduodenal operation on sphincter of Oddi, involving 1 or more of, removal of calculi, sphincterotomy, 	$1,493.95
	sphincteroplasty, biopsy, local excision of peri-ampullary or duodenal tumour, sphincteroplasty of the 
	pancreatic duct, pancreatic duct septoplasty, with or without choledochotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30460	Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y as a bypass 	$1,255.90
	procedure when no prior biliary surgery performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30461	Radical resection of porta hepatis with biliary-enteric anastomoses, not being a service associated with a 	$2,191.15
	service to which item 30443, 30454, 30455, 30458 or 30460 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30463	Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts, with 2 duct anastomoses 	$2,643.30
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30464	Radical resection of common hepatic duct and right and left hepatic ducts, involving more than 2 	$3,173.45
	anastomoses or resection of segment or major portion of segment of liver (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30466	Intrahepatic biliary bypass of left hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system 	$1,827.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30467	Intraheptic bypass of right hepatic ductal system by Roux-en-Y loop to peripheral ductal system (Assist.) 	$2,262.15
	(Anaes.)
30469	Biliary stricture, repair of, after 1 or more operations on the biliary tree (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,505.95
30472	Hepatic or common bile duct, repair of, as the primary procedure subsequent to partial or total transection of	$1,350.85
	 bile duct or ducts (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30473	Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816 or 41822 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy 	$321.70
	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.)
30475	Endoscopy with balloon dilatation of gastric or gastroduodenal stricture (Anaes.)	$524.30
30476	Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816 or 41822 applies), gastroscopy, duodenoscopy 	$398.35
	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.)
30478	Oesophagoscopy (not being a service to which item 41816, 41822 or 41825 applies), gastroscopy, 	$476.25
	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.)
30479	Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions or strictures of the gastrointestinal tract	$702.90
	 (Anaes.)
30481	Percutaneous gastrostomy (initial procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.)	$517.50
30482	Percutaneous gastrostomy (repeat procedure), including any associated imaging services (Anaes.)	$368.65
30483	Gastrostomy button, non-endoscopic insertion of, or non-endoscopic replacement of 	$256.40
30484	Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (Anaes.)	$530.00
30485	Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without extraction of stones from common bile duct (Anaes.)	$827.65
30487	Small bowel intubation with biopsy (Anaes.)	$262.15
30488	Small bowel intubation as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$130.50
30490	Oesophageal prosthesis, insertion of, including endoscopy and dilatation (Anaes.)	$762.45
30491	Bile duct, endoscopic stenting of (including endoscopy and dilatation) (Anaes.)	$803.70
30492	Bile duct, percutaneous stenting of (including dilatation when performed), using interventional imaging 	$1,062.10
	techniques - but not including imaging 
30493	Biliary manometry (Anaes.)	$487.70
30494	Endoscopic biliary dilatation (Anaes.)	$613.65
30495	Percutaneous biliary dilatation for biliary stricture, using interventional imaging techniques - but not including 	$1,062.10
	imaging 
30496	Vagotomy, truncal or selective, with or without pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
30497	Vagotomy and antrectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,023.45
30499	Vagotomy, highly selective (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
30500	Vagotomy, highly selective with duodenoplasty for peptic stricture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,298.20
30502	Vagotomy, highly selective, with dilatation of pylorus (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,447.00
30503	Vagotomy or antrectomy, or both, for peptic ulcer following previous operation for peptic ulcer (Assist.) 	$1,607.30
	(Anaes.)
30505	Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$803.70
30506	Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and vagotomy and 	$1,404.70
	pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30508	Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving suture of bleeding point or wedge excision, and highly selective 	$1,482.50
	vagotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30509	Bleeding peptic ulcer, control of, involving gastric resection (other than wedge resection) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,482.50
30511	Morbid obesity, gastric reduction or gastroplasty for, by any method (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,279.85
30512	Morbid obesity, gastric bypass for, by any method including anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,767.55
30514	Morbid obesity, surgical reversal, by any method, of procedure to which item 30511 or 30512 applies 	$2,238.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30515	Gastroenterostomy (including gastroduodenostomy) or enterocolostomy or enteroenterostomy (Assist.) 	$1,023.45
	(Anaes.)
30517	Gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty or gastroduodenostomy, reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,298.20
30518	Partial gastrectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,447.00
30520	Gastric tumour, removal of, by local excision, not being a service to which item 30518 applies (Assist.) 	$982.20
	(Anaes.)
30521	Gastrectomy, total, for benign disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,821.40
30523	Gastrectomy, subtotal radical, for carcinoma, (including splenectomy when performed) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,821.40
30524	Gastrectomy, total radical, for carcinoma (including extended node dissection and distal pancreatectomy 	$2,191.15
	and splenectomy when performed) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30526	Gastrectomy, total, and including lower oesophagus, performed by left thoraco- abdominal incision or 	$3,136.75
	opening of diaphragmatic hiatus, (including splenectomy when performed) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30527	Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the 	$1,309.65
	diaphragmatic hiatus not being a service to which item 30601 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30529	Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, with oesophagoplasty for stricture or short oesophagus (Assist.) 	$1,904.95
	(Anaes.)
30530	Antireflux operation by cardiopexy, with or without fundoplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
30532	Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure 	$1,327.95
	of the diaphragmatic hiatus by laparoscopy or open operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30533	Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, with fundoplasty, with 	$1,571.75
	or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus by laparoscopy or open operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30535	Oesophagectomy with gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation and thoracotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,476.15
30536	Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis 	$2,505.95
	in the neck or chest - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30538	Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis 	$1,737.75
	in the neck or chest- conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30539	Oesophagectomy involving gastric reconstruction by abdominal mobilisation, thoracotomy and anastomosis 	$1,274.10
	in the neck or chest - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
30541	Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with 	$2,208.30
	posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30542	Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with 	$1,499.70
	posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30544	Oesophagectomy, by trans-hiatal oesophagectomy (cervical and abdominal mobilisation, anastomosis) with 	$1,101.35
	posterior or anterior mediastinal placement - conjoint surgery, co- surgeon (Assist.) 
30545	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic 	$2,673.10
	anastomosis) - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30547	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic 	$1,839.75
	anastomosis) 0 (including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30548	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal anastomosis, (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with thoracic 	$1,374.95
	anastomosis) conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
30550	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis 	$3,000.55
	of pedicle in the neck) - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30551	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis 	$2,072.10
	of pedicle in the neck) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30553	Oesophagectomy with colon or jejunal replacement (abdominal and thoracic mobilisation with anastomosis 	$1,536.35
	of pedicle in the neck) - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
30554	Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,339.40
30556	Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (including 	$2,303.40
	aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30557	Oesophagectomy with reconstruction by free jejunal graft - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 	$1,702.35
30559	Oesophagus, local excision for tumour of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,238.70
30560	Oesophageal perforation, repair of, by thoracotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,374.95
30562	Enterostomy or colostomy, closure of not involving resection of bowel (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$868.90
30563	Colostomy or ileostomy, refashioning of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$868.90
30564	Small bowel strictureplasty for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Assist.) 	$1,139.10
30565	Small intestine, resection of, without anastomosis (including formation of stoma) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,268.40
30566	Small intestine, resection of, with anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,404.70
30568	Intraoperative enterotomy for visualisation of the small intestine by endoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,060.10
30569	Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed at laparotomy, with or without 	$541.45
	biopsies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30571	Appendicectomy, not being a service to which item 30574 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$643.40
30572	Laparoscopic appendicectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$695.00
30574	Appendicectomy, when performed in conjunction with any other intraabdominal procedure through the same	$180.85
	 incision (Anaes.)
30575	Pancreatic abscess, laparotomy and external drainage of, not requiring retro-pancreatic dissection (Assist.)	$755.55
	 (Anaes.)
30577	Pancreatic necrosectomy for pancreatic necrosis or abscess formation requiring major pancreatic or retro-	$1,583.20
	pancreatic dissection, excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30578	Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of pancreatic tumour 	$1,672.55
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30580	Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum, followed by local excision of duodenal tumour 	$1,523.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30581	Endocrine tumour, exploration of pancreas or duodenum for, but no tumour found (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,107.05
30583	Distal pancreatectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,732.05
30584	Pancreatico-duodenectomy, Whipple's operation, with or without preservation of pylorus (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,571.25
30586	Pancreatic cyst anastomosis to stomach or duodenum - by open or endoscopic means (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,023.45
30587	Pancreatic cyst, anastomosis to Roux loop of jejunum (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,060.10
30589	Pancreatico-jejunostomy for pancreatitis or trauma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,821.40
30590	Pancreatico-jejunostomy following previous pancreatic surgery (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,005.75
30593	Pancreatectomy, near total or total (including duodenum), with or without splenectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,749.85
30594	Pancreatectomy for pancreatitis following previously attempted drainage procedure or partial resection 	$3,173.45
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30596	Splenorrhaphy or partial splenectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,309.65
30597	Splenectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,047.50
30599	Splenectomy, for massive spleen (weighing more than 1500gms) or involving thoraco-abdominal incision 	$1,904.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
30600	Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
30601	Diaphragmatic hernia, congenital, repair of, by thoracic or abdominal approach) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,393.25
30602	Portal hypertension, porto-caval shunt for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,262.15
30603	Portal hypertension, meso-caval shunt for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,386.90
30605	Portal hypertension, selective spleno- renal shunt for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,714.35
30606	Portal hypertension, oesophageal transection via stapler or oversew of gastric varices with or without 	$1,618.75
	devascularisation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30609	Femoral or inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair of, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$619.35
	item 30612 or 30614 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30612	Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 	$619.35
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30614	Femoral or inguinal hernia or infantile hydrocele, repair of, not being a service to which item 30403 or 30615 	$619.35
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30615	Strangulated, incarcerated or obstructed hernia, repair of, without bowel resection (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$809.40
30616	Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.)
	N/A
30617	Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person under 10 years of age (Anaes.)
	N/A
30620	Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$547.15
30621	Umbilical, epigastric or linea alba hernia, repair of, in a person 10 years of age or over (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$547.15
30628	Hydrocele, tapping of 	$46.95
30631	Hydrocele, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 30641 and 	$316.00
	30644 apply (Anaes.)
30634	Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 	$440.75
	30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30635	Varicocele, surgical correction of, not being a service associated with a service to which items 30638, 	$440.75
	30641 and 30644 apply, 1 procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30638	Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (Assist.) 	$547.15
	(Anaes.)
30641	Orchidectomy, simple or subcapsular, unilateral with or without insertion of testicular prosthesis (Assist.) 	$547.15
	(Anaes.)
30644	Exploration of spermatic cord, inguinal approach, with or without testicular biopsy and with or without 	$809.40
	excision of spermatic cord and testis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
30653	Circumcision of a male under 6 months of age (Anaes.)
	N/A
30656	Circumcision of a male under 10 years of age but not less than 6 months of age (Anaes.)
	N/A
30659	Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (Anaes.)
	N/A
30660	Circumcision of a male 10 years of age or over (Anaes.)
	N/A
30663	Haemorrhage, arrest of, following circumcision requiring general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
	N/A
30666	Paraphimosis, reduction of, under general anaesthesia, with or without dorsal incision, not being a service 	$68.15
	associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
30672	Coccyx, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$571.25
30675	Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (Anaes.)	$559.80
30676	Pilonidal sinus or cyst, or sacral sinus or cyst, excision of (Anaes.)	$559.80
30679	Pilonidal sinus, injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (Anaes.)	$130.50
31000	Micrographically controlled serial excision of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of 	$785.35
	all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the 
	procedure - 6 or fewer sections 
31001	Micrographically controlled serial excision of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of 	$984.55
	all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the 
	procedure - 7 to 12 sections (inclusive) 
31002	Micrographically controlled serial excision of skin tumour utilising horizontal frozen sections with mapping of 	$1,178.00
	all excised tissue, and histological examination of all excised tissue by the specialist performing the 
	procedure - 13 or more sections 
31200	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$45.80
	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 
31205	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$123.60
	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.)
31210	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$185.50
	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.)
31215	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$218.70
	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.)
31220	Tumours (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cysts, ulcers or scars 	$278.15
	(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.)
31225	Tumours (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cysts, ulcers or scars 	$496.80
	(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.)
31230	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$256.40
	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.)
31235	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$218.70
	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.)
31240	Tumour (other than viral verrucae [common warts] and seborrheic keratoses), cyst, ulcer or scar (other 	$256.40
	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.)
31245	Skin and subcutaneous tissue, extensive excision of, in the treatment of suppurative hydradenitis (excision 	$560.95
	from axilla, groin or natal cleft) or sycosis barbae or nuchae (excision from face or neck) (Anaes.)
31250	Giant hairy or compound naevus, excision of an area at least 1 percent of body surface where the 	$560.95
	specimen excised is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)
31255	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, 	$336.55
	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.)
31256	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$336.55
	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.)
31257	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$336.55
	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.)
31258	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$336.55
	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.)
31260	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from nose, eyelid, lip, 	$475.10
	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.)
31261	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$475.10
	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.)
31262	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$475.10
	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.)
31263	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from nose, eyelid, lip, ear, digit or 	$475.10
	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.)
31265	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck, 	$278.15
	(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.)
31266	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$278.15
	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.)
31267	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$278.15
	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.)
31268	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$278.15
	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.)
31270	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck, 	$390.40
	(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.)
31271	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$390.40
	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.)
31272	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$390.40
	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.)
31273	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$390.40
	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.)
31275	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from face, neck 	$454.55
	(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.)
31276	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$454.55
	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.)
31277	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$454.55
	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.)
31278	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from face, neck (anterior to the 	$454.55
	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.)
31280	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the 	$234.70
	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.)
31281	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$234.70
	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.)
31282	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$234.70
	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.)
31283	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not 	$234.70
	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.)
31285	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the 	$320.55
	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.)
31286	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$320.55
	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.)
31287	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$320.55
	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.)
31288	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not 	$320.55
	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.)
31290	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (including keratocanthoma), removal from areas of the 	$374.40
	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.)
31291	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$374.40
	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.)
31292	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, residual, removal of, from areas of the body not covered 	$374.40
	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.)
31293	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent, removal of, from areas of the body not 	$374.40
	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.)
31295	Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent (where lesion was treated by previous 	$423.60
	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.)
31300	malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$486.55
	 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.)
31305	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$598.70
	 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 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.)
31310	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$422.40
	 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 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.)
31315	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$534.65
	 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 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.)
31320	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$598.70
	 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 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.)
31325	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$410.95
	 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 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.)
31330	malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$486.55
	 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 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.)
31335	Malignant melanoma, appendageal carcinoma, malignant fibrous tumour of skin, merkel cell carcinoma of skin	$560.95
	 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 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.)
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, performed in association with excision of malignant tumour of 	DF
	skin covered by item 31255, 31260, 31265, 31270, 31275, 31280, 31285, 31290, 31295, 31300, 31305, 
	31310, 31315, 31320, 31325, 31330 or 31335
	
	Derived fee: 75% of the fee for excision of malignant tumour.
31345	Lipoma, removal of by surgical excision or liposuction, where lesion is subcutaneous and 50mm or more in 	$303.35
	diameter, or is sub-fascial, where the specimen is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis (Anaes.)
31346	Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area for treatment of contour problems of abdominal or 	$271.80
	upper arm or thigh fat due to repeated insulin injections, where the lesion is subcutaneous and 50mm or 
	more in diameter (Anaes.)
31350	Benign tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage, and bone, simple lipomas covered by item 	$575.80
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31355	Malignant tumour of soft tissue, excluding tumours of skin, cartilage and bone, removal of by surgical 	$1,202.05
	excision, where histological proof of malignancy has been obtained, not being a service to which another 
	item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31400	Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour up to and including 20mm in diameter (excluding tumour of the 	$486.55
	lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31403	Malignant upper aerodigestive tract tumour more than and including 20mm and up to 40mm in diameter 	$560.95
	(excluding tumour of the lip), excision of, where histological confirmation of malignancy has been obtained 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31409	Parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
31412	Recurrent or persistent parapharyngeal tumour, excision of, by cervical approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
31420	Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 (Assist.) 	N/A
	(Anaes.)
31432	Lymph nodes of neck, bilateral selective dissection of levels I, II and III (bilateral supraomohyoid dissections) 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31435	Lymph nodes of neck, comprehensive dissection of all 5 lymph node levels on one side of the neck (Assist.)
	 (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	nerve (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31441	Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, repair, revision or replacement 
	of (Anaes.)	N/A
31450	Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is 1 hour or less 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31452	Laparoscopic division of adhesions, as an independent procedure, where the time taken is more than 1 hour
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31454	Laparoscopy with drainage of pus, bile or blood, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	intensification is clinically indicated (Anaes.)
31460	Percutaneous gastrostomy tube, jejunal extension to, including any associated imaging services (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
31462	Operative feeding jejunostomy performed in conjunction with major upper gastro-intestinal resection 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31464	Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the 	$1,293.60
	diaphragmatic hiatus, by laparoscopic technique - not being a service to which item 30601 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
31466	Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the 	$1,940.45
	diaphragmatic hiatus, revision procedure, by laparoscopy or open operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31468	Para-oesophageal hiatus hernia, repair of, with complete reduction of hernia, resection of sac and repair of 	$2,131.00
	hiatus, with or without fundoplication (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31470	Laparoscopic splenectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,076.10
31472	Cholecystoduodenostomy, cholecystoenterostomy, choledochojejunostomy or Roux-en-y as a bypass 
	procedure where prior biliary surgery has been performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
31500	Breast, benign lesion up to and including 50mm in diameter, including simple cyst, fibroadenoma or 	$335.30
	fibrocystic disease, open surgical biopsy or excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.)
31503	Breast, benign lesion more than 50mm in diameter, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$447.00
31506	Breast, abnormality detected by mammography or ultrasound where guidewire or other localisation 	$502.90
	procedure is performed, excision biopsy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31509	Breast, malignant tumour, open surgical biopsy of, with or without frozen section histology (Anaes.)	$447.00
31512	Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology (Assist.) 	$838.15
	(Anaes.)
31515	Breast, tumour site, re-excision of following open biopsy or incomplete excision of malignant tumour 	$562.20
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
31518	Breast (female), total mastectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$949.10
31521	Breast (male), total mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies 	$558.85
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
31524	Breast (female), subcutaneous mastectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,341.10
31527	Breast (male), subcutaneous mastectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$670.55
	45585 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
31530	Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device under imaging 	$767.85
	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 
31533	Fine needle aspiration of an impalpable breast lesion detected by mammography or ultrasound, imaging 	$177.75
	guided - but not including imaging (Anaes.)
31536	Breast, preoperative localisation of lesion of, by hookwire or similar device, using interventional imaging 	$244.10
	techniques - but not including imaging, not being a service to which item 31539, 31542 or 31545 applies 
	(Anaes.)
31539	Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for 	$514.10
	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.)
31542	Breast, initial guidewire localisation of lesion, by hookwire or similar device, when conducted by a 	$253.75
	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.)
31545	Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (abbi), for 	$767.85
	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.)
31548	Breast, biopsy of solid tumour or tissue of, using mechanical biopsy device, for histological examination, not 	$177.75
	being a service to which items 31530, 31539 or 31545 apply (Anaes.)
31551	Breast, haematoma, seroma or inflammatory condition including abscess, granulomatous mastitis or similar, 	$279.35
	exploration and drainage of when undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or day-hospital facility, 
	excluding aftercare (Anaes.)
31554	Breast, microdochotomy of, for benign or malignant condition (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$558.85
31557	Breast central ducts, excision of, for benign condition (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$447.00
31560	Accessory breast tissue, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$447.00
31563	Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of (Anaes.)	$334.95
31566	Accessory nipple, excision of (Anaes.)	$167.60
	Colorectal
32000	Large intestine, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of 	$1,458.45
	stoma) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32003	Large intestine, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,523.75
32004	Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) without 	$1,672.55
	anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32005 or 32006 
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32005	Large intestine, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) with 	$1,893.50
	anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32004 or 32006 
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32006	Left hemicolectomy, including the descending and sigmoid colon (including formation of stoma) (Assist.) 	$1,672.55
	(Anaes.)
32009	Total colectomy and ileostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,923.25
32012	Total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,124.75
32015	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,511.65
32018	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; abdominal 	$2,220.90
	resection (including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32021	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileostomy, combined synchronous operation; perineal resection 	$792.25
	(Assist.) 
32024	Rectum, high restorative anterior resection with intraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) greater than 	$1,923.25
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32025	Rectum, low restorative anterior resection with extraperitoneal anastomosis (of the rectum) less than 10 cm	$2,575.80
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32026	Rectum, ultra low restorative resection, with or without covering stoma, where the anastomosis is sited in 	$2,776.15
	the anorectal region and is 6cm or less from the anal verge (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32028	Rectum, low or ultra low restorative resection, with peranal sutured coloanal anastomosis, with or without 	$2,975.30
	covering stoma (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32029	Colonic reservoir, construction of, being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this 	$592.95
	Subgroup applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32030	Rectosigmoidectomy (Hartmann's operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,499.70
32033	Restoration of bowel following Hartmann's or similar operation, including dismantling of the stoma (Assist.) 	$2,196.85
	(Anaes.)
32036	Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,702.90
32039	Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,124.75
32042	Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of, combined synchronous operation, abdominal resection 	$1,827.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32045	Rectum and anus, abdominoperineal resection of, combined synchronous operation - perineal resection 	$684.55
	(Assist.) 
32046	Rectum and anus, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation - perineal resection 	$1,089.90
	where the perineal surgeon also provides assistance to the abdominal surgeon (Assist.) 
32047	Perineal proctectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,268.40
32051	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or 	$3,268.40
	without creation of temporary ileostomy 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32054	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or 	$2,994.80
	without creation of temporary ileostomy conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
32057	Total colectomy with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir conjoint 	$792.25
	surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)
32060	Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal 	$3,268.40
	reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32063	Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal 	$2,994.80
	reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including 
	aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32066	Ileostomy closure with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal 	$792.25
	reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.)
32069	Ileostomy reservoir, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where 	$2,416.70
	appropriate (Anaes.)
32072	Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy 	$80.65
32075	Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), under general anaesthesia, with or without biopsy, 	$145.45
	not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
32078	Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is less 	$262.15
	than or equal to 45 minutes (Anaes.)
32081	Sigmoidoscopic examination with diathermy or resection of 1 or more polyps where the time taken is greater	$362.95
	 than 45 minutes (Anaes.)
32084	Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy 	$176.30
	(Anaes.)
32087	Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy or fibreoptic colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or 	$321.70
	more polyps not being a service to which item 32078 applies (Anaes.)
32090	Fibreoptic colonoscopy examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with or without biopsy (Anaes.)	$524.30
32093	Fibreoptic colonoscopy examination of colon beyond the hepatic flexure with removal of 1 or more polyps 	$738.40
	(Anaes.)
32094	Endoscopic dilatation of colorectal strictures including colonoscopy (Anaes.)	$803.70
32095	Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed by stoma, with or without biopsies 	$185.50
	(Anaes.)
32096	Rectal biopsy, full thickness, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block	$362.95
	 where undertaken in a hospital or approved dayhospital facility (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32099	Rectal tumour of 5cm or less in diameter, per anal submucosal excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$487.70
32102	Rectal tumour of greater than 5cm in diameter, indicated by pathological examination, per anal submucosal 	$922.75
	excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32103	Rectal tumour, of less than 4cm in diameter, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy 	$1,020.45
	(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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32104	Rectal tumour, of 4cm or greater in diameter, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy 	$1,320.85
	(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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32105	Anorectal carcinoma per anal full thickness excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$684.55
32106	Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using stereoscopic rectoscopy 	$1,803.15
	(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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32108	Rectal tumour, transsphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
32111	Rectal prolapse, Delorme procedure for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$892.95
32112	Rectal prolapse, perineal recto- sigmoidectomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,090.95
32114	Rectal stricture, per anal release of (Anaes.)	$243.80
32115	Rectal stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.)	$177.45
32117	Rectal prolapse, abdominal rectopexy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
32120	Rectal prolapse, perineal repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$362.95
32123	Anal stricture, anoplasty for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
32126	Anal incontinence, Parks' intersphincteric procedure for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$768.20
32129	Anal sphincter, direct repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$892.95
32131	Rectocele, transanal repair of rectocele (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$752.20
32132	Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse sclerotherapy for (Anaes.)	$64.15
32135	Haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse rubber band ligation of, with or without sclerotherapy, cryotherapy or infra 	$95.00
	red therapy for (Anaes.)
32138	Haemorrhoidectomy including excision of anal skin tags when performed (Anaes.)	$571.25
32139	Haemorrhoidectomy involving third or fourth degree haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when	$571.25
	 performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32142	Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of (Anaes.)	$99.00
32145	Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of 1 or more of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or 	$198.00
	approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
32147	Perianal thrombosis, incision of (Anaes.)	$64.15
32150	Operation for fissureinano, including excision or sphincterotomy but excluding dilatation only (Assist.) 	$405.25
	(Anaes.)
32153	Anus, dilatation of, under general anaesthesia, with or without disimpaction of faeces, not being a service 	$93.90
	associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
32156	Fistula-in-ano, subcutaneous, excision of (Anaes.)	$238.10
32159	Anal fistula, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a seton, or by a combination of both procedures, 	$583.85
	involving the lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32162	Anal fistula, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a seton, or by a combination of both procedures, 	$684.55
	involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32165	Anal fistula, repair of by mucosal flap advancement (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$892.95
32166	Anal fistula - readjustment of Seton (Anaes.)	$297.65
32168	Fistula wound, review of, under general or regional anaesthetic, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$192.30
32171	Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, not being a service associated 	$125.95
	with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
32174	Intra-anal, perianal or ischiorectal abscess, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$125.95
32175	Intra-anal, perianal or ischio-rectal abscess, draining of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or 	$235.85
	approved day-hospital facility (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
32177	Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding 	$243.80
	pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is 
	less than or equal to 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 
	35508 applies (Anaes.)
32180	Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding 	$357.20
	pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time taken is 
	greater than 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 
	applies (Anaes.)
32183	Intestinal sling procedure prior to radiotherapy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.00
32186	Colonic lavage, total, intraoperative (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.00
32200	Distal muscle, devascularisation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$452.20
32203	Anal or perineal graciloplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$892.95
32206	Stimulator and electrodes, insertion of, following previous graciloplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$807.10
32209	Anal or perineal graciloplasty with insertion of stimulator and electrodes (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,276.45
32210	Gracilis neosphincter pacemaker, replacement of (Anaes.)	$370.90
32212	Ano-rectal application of formalin in the treatment of radiation proctitis, where performed in the operating 	$238.10
	theatre of a hospital or approved day- hospital facility, excluding aftercare (Anaes.)
32213	Sacral nerve lead(s), placement of, percutaneous using fluoroscopic guidance, or open, and intraoperative 	$909.60
	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.)
32214	Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, and placement and connection of extension 	$459.50
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32215	Sacral nerve electrode(s), management, adjustment, and electronic programming of neurostimulator by a 	$172.50
	medical practitioner, for the management of faecal incontinence - each day 
32216	Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an 	$816.80
	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.)
32217	Neurostimulator or receiver, inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an 	$215.15
	anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 
	months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of (Anaes.)
32218	Sacral nerve lead(s), inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient who had an 	$215.15
	anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter with faecal incontinence refractory to at least 12 
	months of conservative non-surgical treatment, removal of (Anaes.)
	Vascular
32500	Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections of sclerosant 	$188.90
	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.)
32501	Varicose veins where varicosity measures 2.5mm or greater in diameter, multiple injections of sclerosant 	$162.60
	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 
32504	Varicose veins, multiple excision of tributaries, with or without division of 1 or more perforating veins - 1 leg 	$406.40
	not being a service associated with a service to which item 32507, 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies 
	on the same leg (Anaes.)
32507	Varicose veins, sub-fascial surgical exploration of one or more incompetent perforating veins - 1 leg 0 a 	$805.90
	service to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies on the same leg (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32508	Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno- popliteal junction -1 leg - with or 	$805.90
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32511	Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral and sapheno- popliteal junction -1 leg - with or 	$1,202.05
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32514	Varicose veins, ligation of the long or short saphenous vein on the same leg, with or without stripping, by 	$1,402.40
	re-operation for recurrent veins in the same territory - 1 leg - including excision or injection of either 
	tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32517	Varicose veins, ligation of the long and short saphenous vein on the same leg, with or without stripping, by 	$1,803.05
	re-operation for recurrent veins in either territory - 1 leg - including excision or injection of either tributaries 
	or incompetent perforating veins, or both (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32700	Artery of neck, bypass using vein or synthetic material (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,184.25
32703	Internal carotid artery, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of -	$1,869.40
	 with or without endarterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32708	Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a straight non-bifurcated graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,206.05
32710	Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries	$2,448.70
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32711	Aortic bypass for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the common 	$2,692.60
	femoral or profunda femoris arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32712	Ilio-femoral bypass grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,916.35
32715	Axillary or subclavian to femoral bypass grafting to 1 or both femoral arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,916.35
32718	Femoro-femoral or ilio-femoral cross- over bypass grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,809.95
32721	Renal artery, bypass grafting to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,868.90
32724	Renal arteries (both), bypass grafting to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,262.70
32730	Mesenteric vessel (single), bypass grafting to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,476.15
32733	Mesenteric vessels (multiple), bypass grafting to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,868.90
32736	Inferior mesenteric artery, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal 	$630.80
	vascular operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32739	Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long 	$1,970.20
	saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32742	Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long 	$2,262.15
	saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to below knee popliteal artery (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32745	Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long 	$2,578.15
	saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to tibio peroneal trunk or tibial or peroneal artery (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32748	Femoral artery bypass grafting using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long 	$2,786.40
	saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis within 5cms of the ankle joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32751	Femoral artery bypass grafting using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee 	$1,809.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32754	Femoral artery bypass grafting, using a composite graft (synthetic material and vein) with lower 	$2,262.15
	anastomosis above or below the knee, including use of a cuff or sleeve of vein at 1 or both anastomoses 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
32757	Femoral artery sequential bypass grafting (using a vein or synthetic material) where an additional 	$630.80
	anastomosis is made to separately revascularise more than 1 artery - each additional artery revascularised 
	beyond a femoral bypass (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32760	Vein, harvesting of, from leg or arm for bypass or replacement graft when not performed on the limb which 	$630.80
	is the subject of the bypass or graft - each vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32763	Arterial bypass grafting, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this 	$1,809.95
	Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32766	Arterial or venous anastomosis, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, as an 	$2,053.75
	independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
32769	Arterial or venous anastomosis not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, when 	$416.70
	performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
33050	Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the 	$2,222.10
	ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33055	Bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,780.15
33070	Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Assist.) 	$1,282.20
	(Anaes.)
33075	Aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,635.90
33080	Intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Assist.) 	$1,995.35
	(Anaes.)
33100	Aneurysm of common or internal carotid artery, or both, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material 	$2,184.25
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33103	Thoracic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,065.75
33109	Thoraco-abdominal aneurysm, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,714.90
33112	Suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft including re- implantation of arteries (Assist.) 	$3,208.85
	(Anaes.)
33115	Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft not being a service associated with a 	$2,262.15
	service to which item 33116 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33116	Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, 
	excluding associated radiological services (Ministerial Determination) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
33118	Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without 	$2,578.15
	excision of common iliac aneurysms) not being a service associated with a service to which item 33119 
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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) 	N/A
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33121	Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (with or 	$2,578.15
	without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33124	Aneurysm of iliac artery (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,839.75
33127	Aneurysms of iliac arteries (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,422.40
33130	Aneurysm of visceral artery, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Assist.) 	$2,101.85
	(Anaes.)
33133	Aneurysm of visceral artery, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (Assist.) 	$1,577.50
	(Anaes.)
33136	False aneurysm, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,982.75
33139	False aneurysm, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,422.40
33142	False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,262.15
33145	Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,863.70
33148	Ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$4,816.20
33151	Ruptured suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$4,578.05
33154	Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by tube graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,393.15
33157	Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or 	$3,785.90
	without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33160	Ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries	$3,982.75
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33163	Ruptured iliac artery aneurysm, replacement by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,196.30
33166	Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, replacement by anastomosis or graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,196.30
33169	Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, simple ligation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,494.50
33172	Aneurysm of major artery, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group	$1,940.45
	 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33175	Ruptured aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting 	$1,797.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33178	Ruptured aneurysm in the neck, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Assist.) 	$2,288.45
	(Anaes.)
33181	Ruptured intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting	$2,797.85
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33500	Artery or arteries of neck, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (where endarterectomy of 1 or 	$1,553.55
	more arteries is undertaken through 1 arteriotomy incision) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33506	Innominate or subclavian artery, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,923.25
33509	Aortic endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure 	$1,994.30
	on the aorta (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33512	Aorto-iliac endarterectomy (1 or both iliac arteries), including closure by suture not being a service 	$2,154.55
	associated with a service to which item 33515 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33515	Aorto-femoral endarterectomy (1 or both femoral arteries) or bilateral ilio- femoral endarterectomy, including 	$2,310.15
	closure by suture, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33512 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
33518	Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on 	$1,923.25
	the iliac artery (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33521	Ilio-femoral endarterectomy (1 side), including closure by suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,083.55
33524	Renal artery, endarterectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,476.15
33527	Renal arteries (both), endarterectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,868.90
33530	Coeliac or superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,476.15
33533	Coeliac and superior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,792.15
33536	Inferior mesenteric artery, endarterectomy of, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$2,053.75
	another item in this Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33539	Artery of extremities, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
33542	Extended deep femoral endarterectomy where the endarterectomy is at least 7cms long (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,101.85
33545	Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3cm 	$422.40
	long (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33548	Artery, vein or bypass graft, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3cm long or 	$851.70
	greater (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33551	Vein, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation 	$422.40
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33554	Endarterectomy, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis - each 	$374.75
	site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33800	Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,791.60
33803	Embolectomy or thrombectomy, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (Assist.) 	$1,702.35
	(Anaes.)
33806	Embolectomy or thrombectomy, including the infusion of thrombolytic or other agents, from an artery or 	$1,238.70
	bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33810	Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$867.70
33811	Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, open removal of thrombus or tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,592.95
33812	Thrombus, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
33815	Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture 	$1,220.40
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33818	Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis 	$1,422.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33821	Major artery or vein of extremity, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of 	$1,625.60
	synthetic material or vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33824	Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Assist.) 	$1,553.55
	(Anaes.)
33827	Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis 	$1,702.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33830	Major artery or vein of neck, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of 	$2,089.25
	synthetic material or vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33833	Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Assist.)	$2,023.95
	 (Anaes.)
33836	Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis 	$2,422.40
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
33839	Major artery or vein of abdomen, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition 	$2,816.20
	graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33842	Artery of neck, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (Assist.) 	$1,393.25
	(Anaes.)
33845	Laparotomy for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, 	$976.45
	where no other procedure is performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
33848	Extremity, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other 	$976.45
	procedure is performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34100	Major artery of neck, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other 	$1,077.30
	vascular procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34103	Great artery or great vein (including subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal), ligation of, or exploration 	$636.55
	of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure except those services to which items 
	32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34106	Artery or vein (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, 	$440.75
	not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure except those services to which items 
	32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34109	Temporal artery, biopsy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$476.25
34112	Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and ligation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,303.90
34115	Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and ligation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
34118	Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and ligation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,101.85
34121	Arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Assist.) 	$1,685.20
	(Anaes.)
34124	Arterio-venous fistula of the neck, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,845.45
34127	Arterio-venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Assist.) 	$2,422.40
	(Anaes.)
34130	Surgically created arterio-venous fistula of an extremity, closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$762.45
34133	Scalenotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$851.70
34136	First rib, resection of portion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,357.75
34139	Cervical rib, removal of, or other operation for removal of thoracic outlet compression, not being a service to	$1,357.75
	 which another item in this Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34142	Coeliac artery, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure 	$1,553.55
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
34145	Popliteal artery, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle	$1,220.40
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34148	Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common 	$2,184.25
	carotid arteries, when tumour is 4cm or less in maximum diameter (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34151	Carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common 	$2,976.50
	carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34154	Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of 	$3,571.80
	internal or common carotid arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34157	Neck, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,809.95
34160	Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,393.15
34163	Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$4,339.95
34166	Aorto-duodenal fistula, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo bifemoral	$4,339.95
	 grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34169	Infected bypass graft from trunk, excision of, including closure of arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,422.40
34172	Infected axillo-femoral or femoro- femoral graft, excision of, including closure of arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,970.20
34175	Infected bypass graft from extremities, excision of including closure of arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,809.95
34500	Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$476.25
34503	Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation 	$625.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
34506	Arteriovenous shunt, external, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$316.00
34509	Arteriovenous anastomosis of upper or lower limb, not in conjunction with another venous or arterial 	$1,482.50
	operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34512	Arteriovenous access device, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,637.05
34515	Arteriovenous access device, thrombectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,166.55
34518	Stenosis of arteriovenous fistula or prosthetic arteriovenous access device, correction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,958.75
34521	Intra-abdominal artery or vein, cannulation of, for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding 	$792.25
	aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34524	Arterial cannulation for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not being a service to which item 34521 	$630.80
	applies (excluding after-care) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34527	Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as 	$654.35
	with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated 
	percutaneous central vein catheterisation (Anaes.)
34528	Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access 	$404.05
	port as with Hickman or Broviac catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device (Anaes.)
34530	Hickman or broviac catheter, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the 	$630.80
	operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital (Anaes.)
34533	Isolated limb perfusion, including cannulation of artery and vein at commencement of procedure, regional 	$1,880.85
	perfusion for chemotherapy, or other therapy, repair of arteriotomy and venotomy at conclusion of 
	procedure (excluding aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34538	Central vein catherterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnelled cuffed catheter or 	$359.85
	similar device, for the administration of haemodialysis parenteral or nutrition (Anaes.)
34539	Tunnelled cuffed catheter, or similar device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre 	$270.00
	of a hospital or approved day- hospital facility (Anaes.)
34800	Inferior vena cava, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,238.70
34803	Inferior vena cava, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,738.40
34806	Cross leg bypass grafting, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
34809	Saphenous vein anastomosis to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
34812	Venous stenosis or occlusion, vein bypass for, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service 	$1,785.90
	associated with a service to which item 34806 or 34809 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34815	Vein stenosis, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis) - using vein or synthetic material 	$1,464.20
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
34818	Venous valve, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,625.60
34821	Vein transplant to restore valvular function (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,208.30
34824	External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein - 1 stent (Assist.) 	$762.45
	(Anaes.)
34827	External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins - more than 1	$917.00
	 stent (Assist.) (Anaes.)
34830	External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein (1 stent) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
34833	External stents, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins (more than 1 	$1,393.25
	stent) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35000	Lumbar sympathectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
35003	Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,393.25
35006	Cervical or upper thoracic sympathectomy, where operation is a reoperation for previous incomplete 	$1,637.05
	sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35009	Lumbar sympathectomy, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete 	$1,357.75
	surgical sympathectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35012	Sacral or pre-sacral sympathectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,055.55
35100	Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of 	$517.50
	a hospital, when debridement includes muscle, tendon or bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35103	Ischaemic limb, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of 	$333.15
	a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes.)
35200	Operative arteriography or venography, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative 	$279.30
	procedure on an artery or vein, 1 site (Anaes.)
35202	Major arteries or veins in the neck, abdomen or extremities, access to, as part of re-operation after prior 	$1,315.35
	surgery on these vessels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35300	Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, 	$773.90
	excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35303	Transluminal balloon angioplasty of aortic arch branches, aortic visceral branches, or more than 1 peripheral	$993.65
	 artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or 
	preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35306	Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, 	$1,000.55
	percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and 
	excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35307	Transluminal stent insertion, 1 or more stents (not drug-eluting), with or without associated balloon dilatation,	$1,542.85
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35309	Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for visceral arteries or veins, or more than	$1,149.35
	 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological 
	services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35312	Peripheral arterial atherectomy including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open 	$1,303.90
	exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
35315	Peripheral laser angioplasty including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open 	$1,303.90
	exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
35317	Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, 	$541.45
	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) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35319	Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, 	$967.35
	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) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35320	Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, 	$1,299.35
	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) (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
35321	Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous	$1,220.40
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35324	Angioscopy not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or 	$457.90
	preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35327	Angioscopy combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, 	$562.40
	and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35330	Insertion of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological 	$1,166.55
	services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35331	Retrieval of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated 	$799.30
	radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (Anaes.)
35360	Retrieval of foreign body in pulmonary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated 	$1,117.30
	radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an 
	instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35361	Retrieval of foreign body in right atrium, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated 	$958.30
	radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an 
	instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35362	Retrieval of foreign body in inferior vena cava or aorta, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including 	$799.30
	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) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35363	Retrieval of foreign body in peripheral vein or peripheral artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, not 	$640.30
	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) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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	N/A
	 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.
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 	N/A
	facility. 
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 	N/A
	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. 
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 	N/A
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Gynaecological
35500	Gynaecological examination under anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which 
	another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	Group applies (Anaes.)
35503	Intrauterine contraceptive device, introduction of, not being a service associated with a service to which 
	another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)	N/A
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.)	N/A
35507	Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block 
	(excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time	N/A
	 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.)
35508	Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block 
	(excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, where the time	N/A
	 taken is greater than 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 
	32180 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35509	Hymenectomy (Anaes.)
	N/A
35512	Bartholin's cyst, excision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35513	Bartholin's cyst, excision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35516	Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35517	Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	and not associated with services provided for assisted reproductive techniques (Anaes.)
35520	Bartholin's abscess, incision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35523	Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35526	Urethral caruncle, excision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35527	Urethral caruncle, excision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
35530	Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35533	Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, where medically indicated, not being a service associated with a service to 
	which item 35536 applies (Anaes.)	N/A
35536	Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy or hemivulvectomy, 1 or both procedures (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
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.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
35545	Colposcopically directed CO? laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
35548	Vulvectomy, radical, for malignancy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35551	Pelvic lymph glands, excision of (radical) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35554	Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes.)
	N/A
35557	Vagina, removal of simple tumour (including Gartner duct cyst) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35560	Vagina, partial or complete removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35561	Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy - 1 surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35562	Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - abdominal surgeon (including 
	aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35564	Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - perineal surgeon (Assist.) 
	N/A
35565	Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35566	Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35568	Sacrospinous colpopexy for management of upper vaginal prolapse (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$842.70
35569	Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (Anaes.)
	N/A
35570	Anterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving repair of urethrocoele and cystocoele) 	$747.30
	with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35571	Posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving one or more of the following; repair of 	$747.30
	perineum, rectocoele or enterocoele) with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to
	 which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35572	Colpotomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
	N/A
35573	Anterior and posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach (involving both anterior and posterior	$1,143.35
	 compartment defects) with or without mesh, not being a service associated with a service to which item 
	35577 or 35578 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35577	Manchester (donald fothergill) operation for genital prolapse, with or without mesh (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$909.95
35578	Le fort operation for genital prolapse, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in	$909.95
	 this Subroup applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35595	Laparoscopic or abdominal pelvic floor repair incorporating the fixation of the uterosacral and cardinal 	$1,558.20
	ligaments to rectovaginal and pubocervical fascia for symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
35596	Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not being a service to which item 37029, 
	37333 or 37336 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35597	Sacral colpopexy, laparoscopic or open procedure where graft or mesh secured to vault, anterior and 	$1,987.50
	posterior compartment and to sacrum for correction of symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
35599	Stress incontinence, sling operation forwith or without mesh or tape, not being a service associated with a 	$1,031.50
	service to which item 30405 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35602	Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; abdominal procedure, with or 	$1,026.95
	without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35605	Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; vaginal procedure, with or 	$569.00
	without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 
	applies (Assist.) 
35608	Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without 
	dilatation of cervix (Anaes.)	N/A
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.)	N/A
35612	Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by abdominal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35613	Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by vaginal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	suspicious signs of cancer, has been referred by another medical practitioner (Anaes.)
35615	Vulva, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies 
	N/A
35616	Endometrium, endoscopic examination of and ablation of, by microwave or thermal balloon or 
	radiofrequency electrosurgery, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed 	N/A
	on the same day, with or without uterine curettage (Anaes.)
35617	Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35577 or 35578 applies 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
35618	Cervix, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, not being a service to which item 35584 applies (Anaes.)
	N/A
35620	Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post 
	menopausal bleeding (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	associated with a service to which item 30390 applies (Anaes.)
35623	Hysteroscopic resection of myoma, or myoma and uterine septum resection (where both are performed), 
	followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	local anaesthetic), not being a service associated with a service to which item 35627 or 35630 applies
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 	N/A
	(Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	(Anaes.)
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.)	N/A
35634	Hysteroscopic resection of uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.)
	N/A
35635	Hysteroscopy involving resection of the uterine septum (Anaes.)
	N/A
35636	Hysteroscopy, involving resection of myoma, or resection of myoma and uterine septum (where both are 
	performed) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	associated with any other laparoscopic procedure or hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	approved dayhospital facility, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where 
	performed (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	approved dayhospital facility, including procedures to which item 35626, 35627 or 35630 applies, where 
	performed (Anaes.)
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, 	N/A
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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, 	N/A
	where performed (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	service to which item 35639, 35640 or 35647 applies (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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.)
35646	Cervix, colposcopy with radical diathermy of, with or without cervical biopsy, for previously confirmed 
	intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, where performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or 	N/A
	approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	service associated with a service to which item 35644 applies (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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.)
35649	Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35653	Hysterectomy, abdominal, sub total or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	not payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory 
	law. Observe the explanatory note before submitting a claim. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35658	Uterus (at least equivalent in size to a 10 week gravid uterus), debulking of, prior to vaginal removal at 
	hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	tumours, with or without conservation of ovaries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	vagina or contiguous pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	pelvic peritoneum and involving ureterolysis where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35670	Hysterectomy, abdominal, with radical excision of pelvic lymph glands, with or without removal of uterine 
	adnexae (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35673	Hysterectomy, vaginal, (with or without uterine curettage) with salpingectomy, oophorectomy or excision of 
	ovarian cyst, 1 or more, 1 or both sides (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35674	Ultrasound guided needling and injection of ectopic pregnancy 
	N/A
35676	Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35677	Ectopic pregnancy, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35678	Ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopic removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35680	Bicornuate uterus, plastic reconstruction for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35683	Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35684	Uterus, suspension or fixation of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	payable for services not rendered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory law. 
	Observe the explantory note before submitting a claim. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35694	Tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral, 1 or more 
	procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35697	Microsurgical tuboplasty (salpingostomy, salpingolysis or tubal implantation into uterus), unilateral or bilateral,
	 1 or more procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35700	Fallopian tubes, unilateral microsurgical anastomosis of, using operating microscope, for other than reversal 
	of previous sterilisation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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.)	N/A
35706	Rubin test for patency of fallopian tubes (Anaes.)
	N/A
35709	Fallopian tubes, hydrotubation of, as a repetitive postoperative procedure (Anaes.)
	N/A
35710	Falloposcopy, unilateral or bilateral, including hysteroscopy and tubal catheterization (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
35712	Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, 
	parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst - 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with 	N/A
	hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35713	Laparotomy, involving oophorectomy, salpingectomy, salpingooophorectomy, removal of ovarian, 
	parovarian, fimbrial or broad ligament cyst 1 such procedure, not being a service associated with 	N/A
	hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	service associated with hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	service associated with hysterectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35720	Radical or debulking operation for advanced gynaecological malignancy, with or without omentectomy 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35723	Retroperitoneal lymph node biopsies from above the level of the aortic bifurcation, for staging or restaging of
	 gynaecological malignancy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35726	Infracolic omentectomy with multiple peritoneal biopsies for staging or restaging of gynaecological 
	malignancy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
35729	Ovarian transposition out of the pelvis, in conjunction with radical hysterectomy for invasive malignancy 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
35750	Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, including any associated laparoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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	N/A
	 any associated laparoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
35756	Laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, when procedure is completed by open hysterectomy, including 
	any associated laparoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 	N/A
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Urological
36500	Adrenal gland, excision of partial or total (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36502	Pelvic lymphadenectomy, open or laparoscopic, or both, unilateral or bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$968.50
36503	Renal transplant, not being a service to which item 36506 or 36509 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,886.60
36506	Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together vascular anastomosis, 	$1,255.90
	including aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36509	Renal transplant, performed by vascular surgeon and urologist operating together ureterovesical 	$1,071.55
	anastomosis, including aftercare (Assist.)
36516	Nephrectomy, complete (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36519	Nephrectomy, complete, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,761.85
36522	Nephrectomy, partial (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,512.30
36525	Nephrectomy, partial, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,137.40
36526	Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 	$1,706.05
	less than 10cms in diameter, where performed if malignancy is clinically suspected but not confirmed by 
	histopathological examination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36527	Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 	$2,105.50
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
36528	nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 	$1,761.85
	less than 10 cms in diameter (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36529	Nephrectomy, radical with en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, with or without adrenalectomy, for a tumour 	$2,153.40
	10 cms or more in diameter, or complicated by previous open or laparoscopic surgery on the same kidney 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
36531	Nephroureterectomy, complete, including associated bladder repair and any associated endoscopic 	$1,571.75
	procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36532	Nephro-ureterectomy, for tumour, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated 	$2,262.15
	bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36533	Nephro-ureterectomy, for tumour, with or without en bloc dissection of lymph nodes, including associated 	$2,617.05
	bladder repair and any associated endoscopic procedures, complicated by previous open or laparoscopic 
	surgery on the same kidney or ureter (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36537	Kidney or perinephric area, exploration of, with or without drainage of, by open exposure, not being a 	$941.05
	service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36540	Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, through the same skin incision, for 1 or 2 stones (Assist.) 	$1,512.30
	(Anaes.)
36543	Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, or both, extended, for staghorn stone or 3 or more stones, including 1 or 	$1,761.85
	more of the following: nephrostomy, pyelostomy, pedicle control with or without freezing, calyorrhaphy or 
	pyeloplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36546	Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to urinary tract and posttreatment care for 3 days, including 	$941.05
	pretreatment consultations, unilateral (Anaes.)
36549	Ureterolithotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,131.00
36552	Nephrostomy or pyelostomy, open, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
36558	Renal cyst or cysts, excision or unroofing of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
36561	Renal biopsy (closed) (Anaes.)	$228.95
36564	Pyeloplasty, (plastic reconstruction of the pelvi-ureteric junction) by open exposure, laparoscopy or 	$1,255.90
	laparoscopic assisted techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36567	Pyeloplasty in a kidney that is congenitally abnormal in addition to the presence of PUJ obstruction, or in a 	$1,380.65
	solitary kidney, by open exposure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36570	Pyeloplasty, complicated by previous surgery on the same kidney, by open exposure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,761.85
36573	Divided ureter, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36576	Kidney, exposure and exploration of, including repair or nephrectomy, for trauma, not being a service 	$1,571.75
	associated with any other procedure performed on the kidney, renal pelvis or renal pedicle (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
36579	Ureterectomy, complete or partial, with or without associated bladder repair, not being a service associated 	$1,006.25
	with a service to which item 37000 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36585	Ureter, transplantation of, into skin (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
36588	Ureter, reimplantation into bladder (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36591	Ureter, reimplantation into bladder with psoas hitch or Boari flap or both (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,512.30
36594	Ureter, transplantation of, into intestine (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36597	Ureter, transplantation of, into another ureter (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
36600	Ureter, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,512.30
36603	Ureters, transplantation of, into isolated intestinal segment, bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,761.85
36604	Ureteric stent, passage of through percutaneous nephrostomy tube, using interventional imaging techniques	$368.65
	 (Anaes.)
36605	Ureteric stent, insertion of, with removal of calculus from: (a) the pelvicalyceal system; or (b) ureter; or (c) 	$941.05
	the pelvicalyceal system and ureter; through a nephrostomy tube using interventional imaging techniques 
	(Anaes.)
36606	Intestinal urinary reservoir, continent, formation of, including formation of nonreturn valves and implantation 	$3,143.65
	of ureters (1 or both) into reservoir (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36607	Ureteric stent insertion of, with baloon dilatation of: (a) the pelvicalyceal system; or (b) ureter; or (c) the 	$941.05
	pelvicalyceal system and ureter; through a nephrostomy tube using interventional imaging techniques 
	(Anaes.)
36608	Ureteric stent, exchange of, percutaneously through either the ileal conduit or bladder, using interventional 	$361.10
	imaging techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which items 36811 to 36854 apply 
	(Anaes.)
36609	Intestinal urinary conduit or ureterostomy, revision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
36612	Ureter, exploration of, with or without drainage of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
36615	Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of the ureter, for obstruction of the ureter, evident either 	$1,006.25
	radiologically or by proximal ureteric dilatation at operation, secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis, or similar 
	condition (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36618	Reduction ureteroplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
36621	Closure of cutaneous ureterostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
36624	Nephrostomy, percutaneous, using interventional imaging techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$755.55
36627	Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with or without any 1 or more of; stone extraction, biopsy or diathermy, not 	$941.05
	being a service to which item 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Anaes.)
36630	Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36627 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the 	$464.80
	procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
36633	Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with incision of any 1 or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and 	$1,006.25
	including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 
	36627, 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36636	Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with incision of any 1 or more of; renal pelvis, calyx or calyces or ureter and 	$541.45
	including antegrade insertion of ureteric stent, being a service associated with a service to which item 
	36627, 36639, 36642, 36645 or 36648 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36639	Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with destruction and extraction of 1 or 2 stones using ultrasound or 	$1,131.00
	electrohydraulic shock waves or lasers (not being a service to which item 36645 or 36648 applies) 
	(Anaes.)
36642	Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36639 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the 	$565.50
	procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation due to bleeding (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
36645	Nephroscopy, percutaneous, with removal or destruction of a stone greater than 3cm in any dimension, or 	$1,447.00
	for 3 or more stones (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36648	Nephroscopy, being a service to which item 36645 applies, where, after a substantial portion of the 	$1,291.30
	procedure has been performed, it is necessary to discontinue the operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36649	Nephrostomy drainage tube, exchange of but not including imaging (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$368.65
36650	Nephrostomy tube, removal of, if the ureter has been stented with a double j ureteric stent and that stent is 	$201.95
	left in place, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.)
36652	Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric 	$881.50
	meatotomy, ureteric dilatation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36803, 36812 or 
	36824 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36654	Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 1 or 	$1,131.00
	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 (Assist.) 
36656	Pyeloscopy, retrograde, of one collecting system, being a service to which item 36652 applies, plus 	$1,447.00
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36658	Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal of pulse generator 
	and leads 	N/A
36660	Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal and replacement of 
	pulse generator 	N/A
36662	Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory urinary incontinence or urge retention, removal and replacement of 
	leads 	N/A
36800	Bladder, catheterisation of, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.)	$37.75
36803	Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of; cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or 	$630.80
	ureteric dilatation, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36652, 36654, 36656, 36806, 
	36809, 36812, 36824, 36848 or 36857 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36806	Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or 	$881.50
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36809	Ureteroscopy, of one ureter, with or without any one or more of, cystoscopy, ureteric meatotomy or 	$1,131.00
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36811	Cystoscopy with insertion of urethral prosthesis (Anaes.)	$440.75
36812	Cystoscopy with urethroscopy, with or without urethral dilatation, not being a service associated with any 	$226.65
	other urological endoscopic procedure on the lower urinary tract except a service to which item 37327 
	applies (Anaes.)
36815	Cystoscopy, with or without urethroscopy, for the treatment of penile warts or urethral warts, not being a 	$321.70
	service associated with a service to which item 30189 applies (Anaes.)
36818	Cystoscopy, with ureteric catheterisation including fluoroscopic imaging of the upper urinary tract, unilateral 	$375.45
	or bilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36824 or 36830 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
36821	Cystoscopy with 1 or more of; ureteric dilatation, insertion of ureteric stent, or brush biopsy of ureter or of 	$440.75
	renal pelvis, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36824 or 36830 applies 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
36824	Cystoscopy with ureteric catheterisation, unilateral or bilateral, not being a service associated with a 	$291.90
	service to which item 36818 or 36821 applies (Anaes.)
36825	Cystoscopy, with endoscopic incision of pelviureteric junction or ureteric stricture, including removal or 	$844.80
	replacement of ureteric stent, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36818, 36821, 
	36824, 36830 or 36833 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36827	Cystoscopy, with controlled hydrodilatation of the bladder (Anaes.)	$316.00
36830	Cystoscopy, with ureteric meatotomy (Anaes.)	$273.60
36833	Cystoscopy with removal of ureteric stent or other foreign body (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$375.45
36836	Cystoscopy, with biopsy of bladder, not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 	$316.00
	36830, 36840, 36845, 36848, 36854, 37203, 37206 or 37215 applies (Anaes.)
36840	Cystoscopy, with resection, diathermy or visual laser destruction of bladder tumour or other lesion of the 	$416.70
	bladder, not being a service to which item 36845 applies (Anaes.)
36842	Cystoscopy, with lavage of blood clots from bladder including any associated diathermy of prostate or 	$440.75
	bladder and not being a service associated with a service to which item 36812, 36827 to 36863, 37203 or 
	37206 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
36845	Cystoscopy, with diathermy, resection or visual laser destruction of multiple tumours in more than 2 	$941.05
	quadrants of the bladder or solitary tumour greater than 2cm in diameter (Anaes.)
36848	Cystoscopy with resection of ureterocele (Anaes.)	$316.00
36851	Cystoscopy with injection into bladder wall (Anaes.)	$316.00
36854	Cystoscopy with endoscopic incision or resection of external sphincter, bladder neck or both (Anaes.)	$630.80
36857	Endoscopic manipulation or extraction of ureteric calculus (Anaes.)	$506.05
36860	Endoscopic examination of intestinal conduit or reservoir (Anaes.)	$226.65
36863	Litholapaxy, with or without cystoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
37000	Bladder, partial excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37004	Bladder, repair of rupture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
37008	Cystostomy or cystotomy, suprapubic, not being a service to which item 37011 applies and not being a 	$565.50
	service associated with other open bladder procedure (Anaes.)
37011	Suprapubic stab cystotomy, not being a service associated with a service to which items 37200 to 37221 	$125.95
	apply (Anaes.)
37014	Bladder, total excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,447.00
37020	Bladder diverticulum, excision or obliteration of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37023	Vesical fistula, cutaneous, operation for (Anaes.)	$565.50
37026	Cutaneous vesicostomy, establishment of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$565.50
37029	Vesicovaginal fistula, closure of by abdominal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37038	Vesicointestinal fistula, closure of, excluding bowel resection (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$941.05
37041	Bladder aspiration, by needle 	$62.95
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 	N/A
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37045	Mitrofanoff continent valve, formation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,886.60
37047	Bladder enlargement using intestine (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,262.15
37050	Bladder exstrophy closure, not involving sphincter reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37053	Bladder transection and re-anastomosis to trigone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,131.00
37200	Prostatectomy, open (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,380.65
37201	Prostate, transurethral radio-frequency needle ablation of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without 	$1,068.65
	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.)
37202	Prostate, transurethral radio- frequency needle ablation of, with or without cystoscopy and with or without 	$536.30
	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 
	(Anaes.)
37203	Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy and with or 	$1,571.75
	without urethroscopy, and including services to which item 36854, 37201, 37202, 37207, 37208, 37303, 
	37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.)
37206	Prostatectomy (endoscopic, using diathermy or cold punch), with or without cystoscopy and with or 	$755.55
	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 which had to be 
	discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.)
37207	Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or 	$1,178.00
	without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37321 or 
	37324 applies (Anaes.)
37208	Prostate, endoscopic non-contact (side firing) visual laser ablation, with or without cystoscopy and with or 	$563.30
	without urethroscopy, and including services to which items 36854, 37203, 37321 or 37324 applies, 
	continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by items 37201, 37203, 37207 or which had to 
	be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.)
37209	Prostate, and/or seminal vesicle/ampulla of vas, unilateral or bilateral, total excision of, not being a service 	$1,761.85
	associated with a service to which item number 37210 or 37211 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37210	Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and 	$2,153.40
	bladder neck reconstruction, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35551, 36502 or 
	37375 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37211	Prostatectomy, radical, involving total excision of the prostate, sparing of nerves around the bladder and 	$2,617.05
	bladder neck reconstruction, with pelvic lymphadenectomy, not being a service associated with a service to
	 which item 35551, 36502 or 37375 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37212	Prostate, open perineal biopsy or open drainage of abscess (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$375.45
37215	prostate, biopsy of, endoscopic, with or without cystoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$565.50
37218	Prostate, needle biopsy of, or injection into (Anaes.)	$187.75
37219	Prostate, transrectal needle biopsy of, using transrectal prostatic ultrasound techniques and obtaining 1 or 	$381.20
	more prostatic specimens, being a service associated with a service to which item 55600 or 55603 applies 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
37220	Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, urological component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for 	$1,379.80
	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.
37221	Prostatic abscess, endoscopic drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
37223	Prostatic coil, insertion of, under ultrasound control (Anaes.)	$273.60
37224	Prostate, diathermy or visual laser destruction of lesion of, not being a service associated with a service to 	$416.70
	which item 37201, 37202, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208 or 37215 applies (Anaes.)
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, 	N/A
	37321 or 37324 applies (Anaes.)
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, 	N/A
	continuation of, within 10 days of the procedure described by item 37203, 37207, 37201, 37230 which had 
	to be discontinued for medical reasons (Anaes.)
37300	Urethral sounds, passage of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$62.95
37303	Urethral stricture, dilatation of (Anaes.)	$101.35
37306	Urethra, repair of rupture of distal section (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
37309	Urethra, repair of rupture of prostatic or membranous segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37315	Urethroscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$187.75
37318	Urethroscopy, with any 1 or more of - biopsy, diathermy, visual laser destruction of stone or removal of 	$375.45
	foreign body or stone (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37321	Urethral meatotomy, external (Anaes.)	$125.95
37324	Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, internal or external (Anaes.)	$316.00
37327	Urethrotomy, optical, for urethral stricture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
37330	Urethrectomy, partial or complete, for removal of tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$881.50
37333	Urethrovaginal fistula, closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$755.55
37336	Urethrorectal fistula, closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37339	Periurethral or transurethral injection of materials for the treatment of urinary incontinence, including 	$327.45
	cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	37341 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	with a service to which item number 37340 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37342	Urethroplasty single stage operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,131.00
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-	N/A
	routing of the urethra around the crura (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37345	Urethroplasty 2 stage operation first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$941.05
37348	Urethroplasty 2 stage operation second stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$941.05
37351	Urethroplasty, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$375.45
37354	Hypospadias, meatotomy and hemicircumcision (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
37369	Urethra, excision of prolapse of (Anaes.)	$249.50
37372	Urethral diverticulum, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
37375	Urethral sphincter, reconstruction by bladder tubularisation technique or similar procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,571.75
37381	Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, perineal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37384	Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of cuff, abdominal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,571.75
37387	Artificial urinary sphincter, insertion of pressure regulating balloon and pump (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
37390	Artificial urinary sphincter, revision or removal of, with or without replacement (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37393	Priapism, decompression by glanular stab caverno-sospongiosum shunt or penile aspiration with or without 	$316.00
	lavage (Anaes.)
37396	Priapism, shunt operation for, not being a service to which item 37393 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
37402	Penis, partial amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
37405	Penis, complete or radical amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37408	Penis, repair of laceration of cavernous tissue, or fracture involving cavernous tissue (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
37411	Penis, repair of avulsion (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37415	Penis, injection of, for the investigation and treatment of impotence - 2 services only in a period of 36 	$62.95
	consecutive months 
37417	Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without 	$755.55
	grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37418	Penis, correction of chordee, with or without excision of fibrous plaque or plaques and with or without 
	grafting, involving mobilization of the urethra (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37420	Penis, surgery to inhibit rapid penile drainage causing impotence, by ligation of veins deep to Buck's fascia 	$506.05
	including 1 or more deep cavernosal veins, with or without pharmacological erection test (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37423	Penis, lengthening by translocation of corpora (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
37426	Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of, into 1 or both corpora (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,321.10
37429	Penis, artificial erection device, insertion of pump and pressure regulating reservoir (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
37432	Penis, artificial erection device, complete or partial revision or removal of components, with or without 	$1,255.90
	replacement (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37435	Penis, frenuloplasty as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$125.95
37438	Scrotum, partial excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$375.45
37444	Ureterolithotomy complicated by previous surgery at the same site of the same ureter (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,333.70
37601	Spermatocele or epididymal cyst, excision of, 1 or more of, on 1 side (Anaes.)	$375.45
37604	Exploration of scrotal contents, with or without fixation and with or without biopsy, unilateral, not being a 	$375.45
	service associated with sperm harvesting for ivf (Anaes.)
37607	Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$1,255.90
	item 36528 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37610	Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, unilateral, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$1,880.85
	item 36528 applies, following previous similar retroperitoneal dissection, retroperitoneal irradiation or 
	chemotherapy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37613	Epididymectomy (Anaes.)	$375.45
37616	Vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, using the operating microscope, for other than reversal 	$941.05
	of previous elective sterilisation, not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for ivf (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
37619	vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy, unilateral, for other than reversal of previous elective sterilisation, 	$375.45
	not being a service associated with sperm harvesting for ivf (Assist.) (Anaes.)
37622	Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation 	$316.00
	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.)
37623	Vasotomy or vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral note: Strict legal requirements apply in relation to sterilisation 	$316.00
	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.)
37800	Patent urachus, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37803	Undescended testis, orchidopexy for, not being a service to which item 37806 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37806	Undescended testis in inguinal canal close to deep inguinal ring or within abdominal cavity, orchidopexy for 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37809	Undescended testis, revision orchidopexy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37812	Impalpable testis, exploration of groin for, not being a service associated with a service to which items 
	37803 to 37809 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37815	Hypospadias, examination under anaesthesia with erection test (Anaes.)
	N/A
37818	Hypospadias, glanuloplasty incorporating meatal advancement (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37821	Hypospadias, distal, 1 stage repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37824	Hypospadias, proximal, 1 stage repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37827	Hypospadias, staged repair, first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37830	Hypospadias, staged repair, second stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37833	Hypospadias, repair of post operative urethral fistula (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37836	Epispadias, staged repair, first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37839	Epispadias, staged repair, second stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
37842	Exstrophy of bladder or epispadias, secondary repair with bladder neck tightening, with or without ureteric 
	reimplantation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37845	Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with or without endoscopy (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
37848	Ambiguous genitalia with urogenital sinus, reduction clitoroplasty, with endoscopy and vaginoplasty 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37851	Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, mixed gonadal dysgenesis or similar condition, vaginoplasty for, with or 
	without endoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
37854	Urethral valve, destruction of, including cystoscopy and urethroscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
	Cardio-thoracic
38200	Right heart catheterisation, including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurement	$541.45
	 by any method, shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes.)
38203	Left heart catheterisation by percutaneous arterial puncture, arteriotomy or percutaneous left ventri cular 	$673.10
	puncture including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, 
	shunt detection and exercise stress test (Anaes.)
38206	Right heart catheterisation with left heart catheterisation via the right heart or by any other procedure 	$815.15
	including fluoroscopy, oximetry, dye dilution curves, cardiac output measurements by any method, shunt 
	detection and exercise stress test (Anaes.)
38209	Cardiac electrophysiological study up to and including 3 catheter investigation of any 1 or more of syncope, 	$917.00
	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.)
38212	Cardiac electrophysiological study 4 or more catheter supraventricular tachycardia investigation; or complex	$1,440.10
	 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.)
38213	Cardiac electrophysiological study, for follow-up testing of implanted defibrillator - not being a service 	$919.25
	associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38212 applies (Anaes.)
38215	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native 	$541.45
	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.)
38218	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left 	$934.20
	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.)
38220	Selective coronary graft angiography placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into free 	$267.10
	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.) 
38222	Selective coronary graft angiography, placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into direct 	$541.45
	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.) 
38225	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native 	$867.60
	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.) 
38228	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native 	$1,156.80
	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.) 
38231	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into the native 	$1,445.95
	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.) 
38234	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left 	$1,156.65
	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.) 
38237	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left 	$1,445.85
	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.) 
38240	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left 	$1,735.10
	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.) 
38243	Placement of catheter(s) and injection of opaque material into any coronary vessel(s) or graft(s) prior to any	$578.35
	 coronary interventional procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 38246 
	applies (Anaes.) 
38246	Selective coronary angiography, placement of catheters and injection of opaque material with right or left 	$1,445.85
	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.) 
38256	Temporary transvenous pacemaking electrode, insertion of (Anaes.)	$316.00
38270	Balloon valvuloplasty or isolated atrial septostomy, including cardiac catheterisations before and after 	$1,244.45
	balloon dilatation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38272	Atrial septal defect closure, with septal occluder or other similar device, by transcatheter approach 	$1,230.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38275	Myocardial biopsy, by cardiac catheterisation (Anaes.)	$400.70
38285	Implantable ecg loop recorder, insertion of, for diagnosis of primary disorder in patients with recurrent 	$260.30
	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 or day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
38286	Implantable ecg loop recorder, removal of, as an admitted patient in an approved hospital or day- hospital 	$234.35
	facility (Anaes.)
38287	Ablation of arrhythmia circuit or focus or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,825.30
38290	Ablation of arrhythmia circuits or foci, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including 	$3,595.85
	curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38293	Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies 	$3,861.35
	performed on the same day (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38300	Transluminal balloon angioplasty of 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding 	$779.65
	associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38303	Transluminal balloon angioplasty of more than 1 coronary artery, percutaneous or by open exposure, 	$1,000.55
	excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38306	Transluminal stent insertion including associated balloon dilatation for coronary artery, percutaneous or by 	$1,155.10
	open exposure, excluding associated radiological services and preparation, and excluding aftercare 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38309	Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with no	$1,141.45
	 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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38312	Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of 1 coronary artery, including balloon angioplasty with 	$1,459.85
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38315	Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon 	$1,567.30
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38318	Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of more than 1 coronary artery, including balloon 	$2,044.95
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38321	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, 	$1,021.60
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38324	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, 	$1,362.15
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38327	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, 	$1,510.50
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38330	Catheter based intravascular brachytherapy treatment of in-stent restenoses in 1 coronary artery, 	$1,851.10
	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. (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38350	Single chamber permanent transvenous electrode, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.)	$762.45
38353	Permanent cardiac pacemaker, insertion, removal or replacement of, not for cardiac resynchronisation 	$303.35
	therapy (Anaes.)
38356	Dual chamber permanent transvenous electrodes, insertion, removal or replacement of (Anaes.)	$1,000.55
38358	Extraction of chronically implanted transvenous pacing or defibrillator lead or leads, by percutaneous 	$3,946.60
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38359	Pericardium, paracentesis of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$202.65
38362	Intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous insertion of (Anaes.)	$524.30
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 	N/A
	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.)
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 	N/A
	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.)
38390	Automatic defibrillator, insertion of patches for, or insertion of transvenous endocardial defibrillation 	$1,434.40
	electrodes for - not being a service associated with a service to which item 38213 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38393	Automatic defibrillator generator, insertion or replacement of - not being a service associated with a service 	$392.60
	to which item 38213 applies, not for defibrillators capable of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38415	Empyema, radical operation for, involving resection of rib (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$583.85
38418	Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,309.65
38421	Thoracotomy, with pulmonary decortication (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,089.25
38424	Thoracotomy, with pleurectomy or pleurodesis, or enucleation of hydatid cysts (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,309.65
38427	Thoracoplasty (complete) - 3 or more ribs (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,720.60
38430	Thoracoplasty (in stages) each stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$898.65
38436	Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, including insertion of intercostal catheter 	$351.50
	where necessary, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)
38438	Pneumonectomy or lobectomy or segmentectomy not being a service associated with a service to which 	$2,089.25
	Item 38418 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38440	Lung, wedge resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,566.05
38441	Radical lobectomy or pneumonectomy including resection of chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium, or formal 	$2,476.15
	mediastinal node dissection (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38446	Thoracotomy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,613.00
38447	Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) 	$2,161.35
	(Anaes.)
38448	Mediastinum, cervical exploration of, with or without biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$517.50
38449	Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) 	$3,024.60
	(Anaes.)
38450	Pericardium, transthoracic open surgical drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
38452	Pericardium, sub-xyphoid drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$779.65
38453	Tracheal excision and repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,345.65
38455	Tracheal excision and repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,285.60
38456	Intrathoracic operation on heart, lungs, great vessels, bronchial tree, oesophagus or mediastinum, or on 	$2,161.35
	more than 1 of those organs, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38457	Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum, repair or radical correction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,023.95
38458	Pectus excavatum, repair of, with implantation of subcutaneous prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,071.55
38460	Sternal wires or wires, removal of (Anaes.)	$386.90
38462	Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes.)	$457.90
38464	Sternotomy wound, debridement of, involving curettage of infected bone with or without removal of wires 	$500.30
	but not involving reopening of the mediastinum (Anaes.)
38466	Sternum, reoperation on, for dehiscence or infection involving reopening of the mediastinum, with or without	$1,350.85
	 rewiring (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38468	Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps or greater 	$2,083.55
	omentum (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38469	Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection of, involving muscle advancement flaps and greater 	$2,422.40
	omentum (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38470	Permanent myocardial electrode, insertion of, by thoracotomy or sternotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,518.05
38473	Permanent pacemaker electrode, insertion by open surgical approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$779.65
38475	Valve annuloplasty without insertion of ring, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$1,258.10
	38480 or 38481 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38477	Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring not being a service to which item 38478 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,030.35
38478	Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring performed in conjunction with item 38480 or 38481 (Assist.) 	$1,467.70
	(Anaes.)
38480	Valve repair, 1 leaflet (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,024.60
38481	Valve repair, 2 or more leaflets (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,390.95
38483	Aortic valve leaflet or leaflets, decalcification of, not being a service to which item 38475, 38477, 38480, 	$2,598.70
	38481, 38488 or 38489 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38485	Mitral annulus, reconstruction of, after decalcification, when performed in association with valve surgery 	$1,235.20
	(Assist.) 
38487	Mitral valve, open valvotomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,262.15
38488	Valve replacement with bioprosthesis or mechanical prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,518.55
38489	Valve replacement with allograft (subcoronary or cylindrical implant), or unstented xenograft (Assist.) 	$3,111.50
	(Anaes.)
38490	Sub-valvular structures, reconstruction and re-implantation of, associated with mitral and tricuspid valve 	$836.85
	replacement (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38493	Operative management of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (Assist.) 	$2,708.60
	(Anaes.)
38496	Artery harvesting (other than internal mammary), for coronary artery bypass (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$842.60
38497	Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass, using saphenous vein graft or grafts only, including 	$2,792.15
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38498	Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, using	$2,575.15
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38500	Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass, using single arterial graft, with or without vein graft 	$3,000.55
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
38501	Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, using	$2,766.80
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38503	Coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass, using 2 or more arterial grafts, with or without vein 	$3,255.80
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38504	Coronary artery bypass with the aid of tissue stabilisers, performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, using	$3,004.25
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38505	Coronary endarterectomy, by open operation, including repair with 1 or more patch grafts, each vessel 	$370.90
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38506	Left ventricular aneurysm, plication of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,422.40
38507	Left ventricular aneurysm resection with primary repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,570.10
38508	Left ventricular aneurysm resection with patch reconstruction of the left ventricle (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,219.20
38509	Ischaemic ventricular septal rupture, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,255.80
38512	Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues	$2,863.15
	 involving 1 atrial chamber only (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38515	Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues	$3,642.80
	 involving both atrial chambers and including curative surgery for atrial fibrillation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38518	Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy (Assist.) 	$3,910.65
	(Anaes.)
38550	Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair or coronary 	$2,601.05
	artery implantation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38553	Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, without 	$3,387.45
	implantation of coronary arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38556	Ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, and implantation 	$3,910.65
	of coronary arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38559	Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, not involving valve replacement or repair	$3,125.30
	 or coronary artery implantation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38562	Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, 	$3,910.65
	without implantation of coronary arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38565	Aortic arch and ascending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, with aortic valve replacement or repair, 	$4,423.50
	and implantation of coronary arteries (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38568	Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) 	$2,220.90
	(Anaes.)
38571	Descending thoracic aorta, repair or replacement of, using shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass (Assist.) 	$2,476.15
	(Anaes.)
38572	Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, in conjunction with procedures on the thoracic aorta 	$2,708.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38577	Cannulation for, and supervision and monitoring of, the administration of retrograde cerebral perfusion 	$747.50
	during deep hypothermic arrest (Assist.) 
38588	Cannulation of the coronary sinus for, and supervision of, the retrograde administration of blood or 	$747.50
	crystalloid for cardioplegia, including pressure monitoring (Assist.) 
38600	Central cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service 	$2,089.25
	associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38603	Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post- operative management (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,309.65
38609	Intra-aortic balloon pump, insertion of, by arteriotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$654.85
38612	Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by direct suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$732.65
38613	Intra-aortic balloon pump, removal of, with closure of artery by patch graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$917.00
38615	Left or right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,089.25
38618	Left and right ventricular assist device, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,601.05
38621	Left or right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,041.75
38624	Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,166.55
38627	Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-	$1,166.55
	positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38637	Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of 	$747.50
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38640	Re-operation via median sternotomy, for any procedure, including any divisions of adhesions where the time	$1,309.65
	 taken to divide the adhesions is 45 minutes or less (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38643	Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of adhesions where the time taken to divide the adhesions 	$1,434.40
	exceeds 45 minutes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38647	Thoracotomy or sternotomy involving division of extensive adhesions where the time taken to divide the 	$2,875.80
	adhesions exceeds 2 hours (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38650	Myomectomy or myotomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,601.05
38653	Open heart surgery, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,601.05
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 	N/A
	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. (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38656	Thoracotomy or median sternotomy for post-operative bleeding (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,309.65
38670	Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the artrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit 	$2,570.10
	reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38673	Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction 	$2,891.80
	with patch or conduit (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38677	Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,708.60
38680	Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or 	$3,213.50
	reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38700	Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without 	$1,458.45
	cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38703	Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with 	$2,625.00
	cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38706	Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) 	$2,481.90
	(Anaes.)
38709	Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) 	$2,911.20
	(Anaes.)
38712	Aortic interruption, repair of, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,493.95
38715	Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital 	$2,327.35
	heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38718	Main pulmonary artery, banding, debanding or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart 	$2,911.20
	disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38721	Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease 	$2,042.30
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
38724	Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) 	$2,911.20
	(Anaes.)
38727	Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to 	$2,042.30
	which item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart
	 disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38730	Intrathoracic vessels, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, not being a service to which 	$2,911.20
	item 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38712, 38715, 38718, 38721 or 38724 applies, for congenital heart 
	disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38733	Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital 	$2,042.30
	heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38736	Systemic pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital 	$2,911.20
	heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
38739	Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,625.00
38742	Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) 	$2,625.00
	(Anaes.)
38745	Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38748	Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38751	Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38754	Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,642.80
38757	Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38760	Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38763	Ventricular myectomy, for relief of ventricular obstruction, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Assist.)	$2,911.20
	 (Anaes.)
38766	Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,911.20
38800	Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, for diagnostic purposes, not being a service associated with a service to 	$58.95
	which item 38803 applies 
38803	Thoracic cavity, aspiration of, with therapeutic drainage (paracentesis), with or without diagnostic sample 	$104.75
38806	Intercostal drain, insertion of, not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$202.65
38809	Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis and not involving resection of rib (excluding aftercare) 	$233.50
	(Anaes.)
38812	Percutaneous needle biopsy of lung (Anaes.)	$309.10
	Neurosurgical
39000	Lumbar puncture (Anaes.)	$157.95
39003	Cisternal puncture (Anaes.)	$150.00
39006	Ventricular puncture (not including burr-hole) (Anaes.)	$249.50
39009	Subdural haemorrhage, tap for, each tap (Anaes.)	$99.00
39012	Burr-hole, single, preparatory to ventricular puncture or for inspection purpose - not being a service to 	$375.45
	which another item applies (Anaes.)
39013	Injection under image intensification with 1 or more of contrast media, local anaesthetic or corticosteroid into 	$154.55
	1 or more zygo-apophyseal or costo- transverse joints or 1 or more primary posterior rami of spinal nerves 
	(Anaes.)
39015	Ventricular reservoir, external ventricular drain or intracranial pressure monitoring device, insertion of - 	$535.70
	including burr-hole (excluding after-care) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39018	Cerebrospinal fluid reservoir, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$494.60
39100	Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.)	$375.45
39106	Neurectomy, intracranial, for trigeminal neuralgia (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,994.30
39109	Trigeminal gangliotomy by radiofrequency, balloon or glycerol (Anaes.)	$749.85
39112	Cranial nerve, intracranial decompression of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,994.30
39115	Percutaneous neurotomy of posterior divisions (or rami) of spinal nerves by any method, including any 	$154.55
	associated spinal, epidural or regional nerve block (payable once only in a 30 day period) (Anaes.)
39118	Percutaneous neurotomy for facet joint denervation by radio-frequency probe or cryoprobe using 	$457.90
	radiological imaging control (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39121	Percutaneous cordotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,119.55
39124	Cordotomy or myelotomy, laminectomy for, or operation for dorsal root entry zone (Drez) lesion (Assist.) 	$2,303.40
	(Anaes.)
39125	Intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion or replacement of, and connection to a subcutaneous 	$464.80
	implanted infusion pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39126	Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation or replacement of, and connection of the pump to an intrathecal or	$565.50
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39127	Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter, insertion of, for the management of chronic intractable pain 	$934.20
	(Anaes.)
39128	Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation of, and intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion of, and 	$1,036.05
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39130	Epidural lead, percutaneous placement of, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of 	$958.25
	chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, to a maximum of 4 leads 
	(Anaes.)
39131	Electrodes, epidural or peripheral nerve, management of patient and adjustment or reprogramming of 	$200.35
	neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain
	 from refractory angina pectoris - each day 
39133	Removal of subcutaneously implanted infusion pump or removal or repositioning of intrathecal or epidural 	$249.50
	spinal catheter, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.)
39134	Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, including placement and connection of extension 	$535.70
	wires to epidural or peripheral nerve electrodes, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain
	 or pain from refractory angina pectoris (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39135	Neurostimulator or receiver, that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or	$215.15
	 pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or 
	approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)
39136	Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic 	$249.50
	pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or 
	approved day hospital facility (Anaes.)
39137	Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic 	$816.80
	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.)
39138	Peripheral nerve lead, surgical placement of, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of 	$909.60
	chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, to a maximum of 4 leads 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
39139	Epidural electrode for management of pain, insertion of 1 or more of by laminectomy, including implantation of	$1,690.90
	 pulse generator (1 or 2 stages) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39140	Epidural catheter, insertion of, under imaging control, with epidurogram and epidural therapeutic injection for 	$457.90
	lysis of adhesions (Anaes.)
39300	Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) 	$494.60
	(Anaes.)
39303	Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) 	$684.55
	(Anaes.)
39306	Nerve trunk, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,060.10
39309	Nerve trunk, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,119.55
39312	Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), neurolysis of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.35
39315	Nerve trunk, nerve graft to, (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve graft using microsurgical techniques 	$1,618.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
39318	Cutaneous nerve (including digital nerve), nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$993.65
39321	Nerve, transposition of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
39323	Percutaneous neurotomy by cryotherapy or radiofrequency lesion generator, not being a service to which 	$428.15
	another item applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39324	Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve, by open operation (Assist.) 	$440.75
	(Anaes.)
39327	Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve, by open operation (Assist.) 	$749.85
	(Anaes.)
39330	Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$440.75
	item 39312 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39331	Carpal tunnel release (division of transverse carpal ligament), by any method (Anaes.)	$440.75
39333	Brachial plexus, exploration of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$619.35
	(Anaes.)
39500	Vestibular nerve, section of, via posterior fossa (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,994.30
39503	Facio-hypoglossal nerve or facio- accessory nerve, anastomosis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,493.95
39600	Intracranial haemorrhage, burr-hole craniotomy for - including burr-holes (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
39603	Intracranial haemorrhage, osteoplastic craniotomy or extensive craniectomy and removal of haematoma 	$1,863.70
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
39606	Fractured skull, depressed or comminuted, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
39609	Fractured skull, compound, without dural penetration, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,618.75
39612	Fractured skull, compound, depressed or complicated, with dural penetration and brain laceration, operation 	$1,863.70
	for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39615	Fractured skull with rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea, cranioplasty and repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,863.70
39640	Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy, radical excision of the skull base, 	$4,755.50
	and dural repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39642	Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy for 	$4,966.10
	clearance of paranasal sinus extension, (intracranial procedure) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39646	Tumour involving anterior cranial fossa, removal of, involving frontal craniotomy with lateral rhinotomy and 	$5,693.05
	radical clearance of paranasal sinus and orbital fossa extensions, with intracranial decompression of the 
	optic nerve, (intracranial procedure) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39650	Tumour involving middle cranial fossa and infra-temporal fossa, removal of, craniotomy and radical or sub-	$4,125.85
	total radical excision, with division and reconstruction of zygomatic arch, (intracranial procedure) (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
39653	Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total 	$6,658.20
	radical excision (intracranial procedure), not being a service to which item 39654 or 39656 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
39654	Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total 	$5,332.45
	radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39656	Petro-clival and clival tumour, removal of, by supra and infratentorial approaches for radical or sub-total 	$3,996.50
	radical excision, (intracranial procedure), conjoint surgery, co- surgeon (Assist.) 
39658	Tumour involving the clivus, radical or sub-total radical excision of, involving transoral or transmaxillary 	$4,723.45
	approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39660	Tumour or vascular lesion of cavernous sinus, radical excision of, involving craniotomy with or without 	$4,723.45
	intracranial carotid artery exposure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39662	Tumour or vascular lesion of foramen magnum, radical excision of, via transcondylar or far lateral 	$4,723.45
	suboccipital approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39700	Skull tumour, benign or malignant, excision of, excluding cranioplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$993.65
39703	Intracranial tumour, cyst or other brain tissue, burr-hole and biopsy of, or drainage of, or both (Assist.) 	$809.40
	(Anaes.)
39706	Intracranial tumour, biopsy or decompression of via osteoplastic flap or biopsy and decompression of via 	$1,737.75
	osteoplastic flap (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39709	Craniotomy for removal of glioma, metastatic carcinoma or any other tumour in cerebrum, cerebellum or brain	$2,488.75
	 stem - not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39712	Craniotomy for removal of meningioma, pinealoma, cranio-pharyngioma, intraventricular tumour or any other 	$3,560.75
	intracranial tumour, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
39715	Pituitary tumour, removal of, by transcranial or transphenoidal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,106.95
39718	Arachnoidal cyst, craniotomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,369.20
39721	Craniotomy, involving osteoplastic flap, for re-opening post-operatively for haemorrhage, swelling, etc 	$1,244.45
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
39800	Aneurysm, clipping or reinforcement of sac (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,357.65
39803	Intracranial arteriovenous malformation, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,547.70
39806	Aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation, intracranial proximal artery clipping of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,238.10
39812	Intracranial aneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, ligation of cervical vessel or vessels (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,119.55
39815	Carotid-cavernous fistula, obliteration of - combined cervical and intracranial procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,863.15
39818	Extracranial to intracranial bypass using superficial temporal artery (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,863.15
39821	Extracranial to intracranial bypass using saphenous vein graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,349.70
39900	Intracranial infection, drainage of, via burr-hole - including burr-hole (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$803.70
39903	Intracranial abscess, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,488.75
39906	Osteomyelitis of skull or removal of infected bone flap, craniectomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
40000	Ventriculo-cisternostomy (Torkildsen's operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
40003	Cranial or cisternal shunt diversion, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
40006	Lumbar shunt diversion, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$993.65
40009	Cranial, cisternal or lumbar shunt, revision or removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
40012	Third ventriculostomy (open or endoscopic) with or without endoscopic septum pellucidotomy (Assist.) 	$1,618.75
	(Anaes.)
40015	Subtemporal decompression (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$922.75
40018	Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain, insertion of (Anaes.)	$249.50
40100	Meningocele, excision and closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$898.65
40103	Myelomeningocele, excision and closure of, including skin flaps or Z plasty where performed (Assist.) 	$1,345.15
	(Anaes.)
40106	Arnold-Chiari malformation, decompression of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,618.75
40109	Encephalocoele, excision and closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,737.75
40112	Tethered cord, release of, including lipomeningocele or diastematomyelia (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,238.10
40115	Craniostenosis, operation for - single suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$993.65
40118	Craniostenosis, operation for - more than 1 suture (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,493.95
40300	Intervertebral disc or discs, laminectomy for removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
40301	Intervertebral disc or discs, microsurgical discectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,208.95
40303	Recurrent disc lesion or spinal stenosis, or both, laminectomy for - 1 level (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,439.00
40306	Spinal stenosis, laminectomy for, involving more than 1 vertebral interspace (disc level) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,876.70
40309	Extradural tumour or abscess, laminectomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,863.70
40312	Intradural lesion, laminectomy for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$2,303.40
	(Anaes.)
40315	Craniocervical junction lesion, transoral approach for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,488.75
40316	Odontoid screw fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,242.10
40318	Intramedullary tumour or arteriovenous malformation, laminectomy and radical excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,106.95
40321	Posterior spinal fusion, not being a service to which items 40324 and 40327 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,493.95
40324	Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating 	$993.65
	together laminectomy, including aftercare (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40327	Laminectomy followed by posterior fusion, performed by neurosurgeon and orthopaedic surgeon operating 	$993.65
	together posterior fusion, including aftercare (Assist.) 
40330	Spinal rhizolysis involving exposure of spinal nerve roots - for lateral recess, exit foraminal stenosis, 	$1,994.30
	adhesive radiculopathy or extensive epidural fibrosis, at 1 or more levels with or without laminectomy 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
40331	Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, 1 level, 	$1,487.05
	by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40332	Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, 	$2,429.30
	1 level, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40333	Cervical discectomy (anterior), without fusion (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,244.45
40334	Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, without fusion, more than	$1,642.80
	 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40335	Cervical decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, including anterior fusion, 	$3,016.55
	more than 1 level, by any approach, not being a service to which item 40330 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40336	Intradiscal injection of chymopapain (discase) - 1 disc (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$494.60
40339	Hydromyelia, plugging of obex for, with or without duroplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,488.75
40342	Hydromyelia, craniotomy and laminectomy for, with cavity packing and CSF shunt (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,303.40
40345	Thoracic decompression of spinal cord with or without involvement of nerve roots, via pedicle or 	$2,126.00
	costotransversectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40348	Thoracic decompression of spinal cord via thoracotomy with vertebrectomy, not including stabilisation 	$2,698.35
	procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40351	Thoraco-lumbar or high lumbar anterior decompression of spinal cord, not including stabilisation procedure 	$2,698.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
40600	Cranioplasty, reconstructive (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,493.95
40700	Corpus callosum, anterior section of, for epilepsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,738.40
40703	Corticectomy, topectomy or partial lobectomy for epilepsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,303.40
40706	Hemispherectomy for intractable epilepsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,357.65
40709	Burr-hole placement of intracranial depth or surface electrodes (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$803.70
40712	Intracranial electrode placement via craniotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,631.35
40800	Stereotactic anatomical localisation, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,000.55
40801	Functional stereotactic procedure including computer assisted anatomical localisation, physiological 	$2,732.70
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40803	Intracranial stereotactic procedure by any method, not being a service to which item 40800 or 40801 applies	$1,863.70
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	or craniectomy and insertion of electrodes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
40852	Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), subcutaneous placement of neurostimulator 
	receiver or pulse generator (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
40854	Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), revision or removal of brain electrode (Anaes.)
	N/A
40856	Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), removal or replacement of neurostimulator 
	receiver or pulse generator (Anaes.)	N/A
40858	Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (unilateral), removal or replacement of extension lead (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	neurostimulation wire (Anaes.)
40862	Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, electronic analysis and programming of neaurostimulator 
	pulse generator (Anaes.)	N/A
40903	Neuroendoscopy, for inspection of an intraventricular lesion, with or without biopsy including burr hole 	$862.00
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
40905	Craniotomy, performed in association with items 45767, 45776, 45782 and 45785 for the correction of 	$795.00
	craniofacial abnormalities (Anaes.)
	Ear, nose and throat
41500	Ear, foreign body (other than ventilating tube) in, removal of, other than by simple syringing (Anaes.)	$104.75
41503	Ear, removal of foreign body in, involving incision of external auditory canal (Anaes.)	$321.70
41506	Aural polyp, removal of (Anaes.)	$211.80
41509	External auditory meatus, surgical removal of keratosis obturans from, not being a service to which another 	$218.70
	item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
41512	Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, not being a service to which 	$797.95
	item 41515 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41515	Meatoplasty involving removal of cartilage or bone or both cartilage and bone, being a service associated 	$517.50
	with a service to which item 41530, 41548, 41560 or 41563 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41518	External auditory meatus, removal of exostoses in (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,268.40
41521	Correction of auditory canal stenosis, including meatoplasty, with or without grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,333.70
41524	Reconstruction of external auditory canal, being a service associated with a service to which items 41557, 	$386.90
	41560 and 41563 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41527	Myringoplasty, transcanal approach (Rosen incision) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.90
41530	Myringoplasty, postaural or endaural approach with or without mastoid inspection (Anaes.)	$1,279.85
41533	Atticotomy without reconstruction of the bony defect, with or without myringoplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,542.10
41536	Atticotomy with reconstruction of the bony defect with or without myringoplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,732.05
41539	Ossicular chain reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
41542	Ossicular chain reconstruction and myringoplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
41545	Mastoidectomy (cortical) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$744.10
41548	Obliteration of the mastoid cavity (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
41551	Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,148.85
41554	Mastoidectomy, intact wall technique, with myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Assist.) 	$2,530.00
	(Anaes.)
41557	Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
41560	Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical) and myringoplasty (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
41563	Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), myringoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction (Assist.) 	$1,953.05
	(Anaes.)
41564	Mastoidectomy (radical or modified radical), obliteration of the mastoid cavity, blind sac closure of external 	$2,185.70
	auditory canal and obliteration of eustachian tube (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41566	Revision of mastoidectomy (radical, modified radical or intact wall), including myringoplasty (Assist.) 	$1,469.90
	(Anaes.)
41569	Decompression of facial nerve in its mastoid portion (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
41572	Labyrinthotomy or destruction of labyrinth (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
41575	Cerebellopontine angle tumour, removal of by 2 surgeons operating conjointly, by transmastoid, 	$3,203.10
	translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid procedure 
	(including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41576	Cerebello - pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid appoach - 	$4,792.15
	intracranial procedure (including aftercare) not being a service to which item 41578 or 41579 applies 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
41578	Cerebello pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, 	$3,203.10
	(intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41579	Cerebello-pontine angle tumour, removal of, by transmastoid, translabyrinthine or retromastoid approach, 	$2,396.00
	(intracranial procedure) - conjoint surgery, co- surgeon (Assist.) 
41581	Tumour involving infra-temporal fossa, removal of, involving craniotomy and radical excision of (Assist.) 	$3,685.10
	(Anaes.)
41584	Partial temporal bone resection for removal of tumour involving mastoidectomy with or without 	$2,530.00
	decompression of facial nerve (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41587	Total temporal bone resection for removal of tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,441.30
41590	Endolymphatic sac, transmastoid decompression with or without drainage of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,550.05
41593	Translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,048.05
41596	Retrolabyrinthine vestibular nerve section or cochlear nerve section, or both (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,286.20
41599	Internal auditory meatus, exploration by middle cranial fossa approach with cranial nerve decompression 	$2,286.20
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
41608	Stapedectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,417.20
41611	Stapes mobilisation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
41614	Round window surgery including repair of cochleotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,424.95
41615	Oval window surgery, including repair of fistula, not being a service associated with a service to which any	$1,472.25
	 other item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41617	Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,559.80
41620	Glomus tumour, transtympanic removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
41623	Glomus tumour, transmastoid removal of, including mastoidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
41626	Abscess or inflammation of middle ear, operation for (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$209.45
41629	Middle ear, exploration of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$673.10
41632	Middle ear, insertion of tube for drainage of (including myringotomy) (Anaes.)	$321.70
41635	Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty 	$1,542.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
41638	Clearance of middle ear for granuloma, cholesteatoma and polyp, 1 or more, with or without myringoplasty 	$1,929.00
	with ossicular chain reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41641	Perforation of tympanum, cauterisation or diathermy of (Anaes.)	$62.95
41644	Excision of rim of eardrum perforation, not being a service associated with myringoplasty (Anaes.)	$192.30
41647	Ear toilet requiring use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane with or without 	$145.45
	general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
41650	Tympanic membrane, microinspection of 1 or both ears under general anaesthesia, not being a service 	$145.45
	associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
41653	Examination of nasal cavity or postnasal space or nasal cavity and postnasal space, under general 	$108.25
	anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies 
	(Anaes.)
41656	Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with 	$178.60
	or without anterior pack (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
41659	Nose, removal of foreign body in, other than by simple probing (Anaes.)	$104.75
41662	Nasal polyp or polypi (simple), removal of 	$108.25
41665	Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (Anaes.)	$321.70
41668	Nasal polyp or polypi (requiring admission to hospital), removal of (Anaes.)	$321.70
41671	Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Anaes.)	$643.40
41672	Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$689.30
41674	Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under 	$178.60
	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.)
41677	Nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity packing or both	$136.20
	 (Anaes.)
41680	Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.)	$218.70
41683	Division of nasal adhesions, with or without stenting not being a service associated with any other 	$159.10
	operation on the nose and not performed during the postoperative period of a nasal operation (Anaes.)
41686	Dislocation of turbinate or turbinates, 1 or both sides, not being a service associated with a service to 	$108.25
	which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
41689	Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.)	$176.30
41692	Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes.)	$238.10
41695	Nasal turbinates, cryotherapy to (Anaes.)	$136.20
41698	Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.)	$42.95
41701	Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital), 	$136.20
	not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
41704	Maxillary antrum, lavage of each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any associated 	$39.55
	consultation (Anaes.)
41707	Maxillary artery, transantral ligation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$565.50
41710	Antrostomy (radical) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
41713	Antrostomy (radical) with transantral ethmoidectomy or transantral vidian neurectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
41716	Antrum, intranasal operation on or removal of foreign body from (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$368.65
41719	Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.)	$159.10
41722	Oroantral fistula, plastic closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
41725	Ethmoidal artery or arteries, transorbital ligation of (unilateral) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$606.75
41728	Lateral rhinotomy with removal of tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,208.95
41729	Dermoid of nose, excision of, with intranasal extension (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$769.35
41731	Frontonasal ethmoidectomy by external approach with or without sphenoidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
41734	Radical frontoethmoidectomy with osteoplastic flap (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,518.05
41737	Frontal sinus, or ethmoidal sinuses on the one side, intranasal operation on (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$606.75
41740	Frontal sinus, catheterisation of (Anaes.)	$80.65
41743	Frontal sinus, trephine of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$500.30
41746	Frontal sinus, radical obliteration of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
41749	Ethmoidal sinuses, external operation on (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$833.35
41752	Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$398.35
41755	Eustachian tube, catheterisation of (Anaes.)	$59.55
41758	Division of pharyngeal adhesions (Anaes.)	$159.10
41761	Post nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)	$180.85
41764	Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx and larynx, 1 or more of these 	$167.15
	procedures (Anaes.)
41767	Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, transpalatal removal (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$987.90
41770	Pharyngeal pouch, removal of, with or without cricopharyngeal myotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
41773	Pharyngeal pouch, endoscopic resection of (Dohlman's operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.90
41776	Cricopharyngeal myotomy with or without inversion of pharyngeal pouch (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
41779	Pharyngotomy (lateral), with or without total excision of tongue (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
41782	Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,285.55
41785	Partial pharyngectomy via pharyngotomy with partial or total glossectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,595.85
41786	Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, with or without tonsillectomy, by any means (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,047.50
41787	Uvulectomy and partial palatectomy with laser incision of the palate, with or without tonsillectomy, 1 or more 	$769.35
	stages, including any revision procedures within 12 months (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41788	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (Anaes.)
	N/A
41789	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person aged less than 12 years (Anaes.)
	N/A
41792	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (Anaes.)	$500.30
41793	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, removal of, in a person 12 years of age or over (Anaes.)	$500.30
41796	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of 	$211.80
	(Anaes.)
41797	Tonsils or tonsils and adenoids, arrest of haemorrhage requiring general anaesthesia, following removal of 	$211.80
	(Anaes.)
41800	Adenoids, removal of (Anaes.)	$211.80
41801	Adenoids, removal of (Anaes.)	$211.80
41804	Lingual tonsil or lateral pharyngeal bands, removal of (Anaes.)	$117.85
41807	Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), incision of (Anaes.)	$93.90
41810	Uvulotomy or uvulectomy (Anaes.)	$46.95
41813	Vallecular or pharyngeal cysts, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
41816	Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) (Anaes.)	$249.50
41819	Dilatation of stricture of upper gastro- intestinal tract using bougie or balloon over endoscopically inserted 	$494.60
	guidewire, including endoscopy with flexible or rigid endoscope (Anaes.)
41820	Dilatation of stricture of upper gastro- intestinal tract using bougie or balloon over endoscopically inserted 	$631.95
	guidewire, including endoscopy with flexible or rigid endoscope, where the use of imaging intensification is 
	clinically indicated (Anaes.)
41822	Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with biopsy (Anaes.)	$291.90
41825	Oesophagoscopy (with rigid oesophagoscope) with removal of foreign body (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
41828	Oesophageal stricture, dilatation of, without oesophagoscopy (Anaes.)	$73.90
41831	Oesophagus, endoscopic pneumatic dilatation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
41832	Oesophagus, balloon dilatation of, using interventional imaging techniques (Anaes.)
	N/A
41834	Laryngectomy (total) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,886.60
41837	Vertical hemilaryngectomy including tracheostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,666.85
41840	Supraglottic laryngectomy including tracheostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,048.05
41843	Laryngopharyngectomy or primary restoration of alimentary continuity after laryngopharyngectomy using 	$1,886.60
	stomach or bowel (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41846	Larynx, direct examination of the supraglottic, glottic and subglottic regions, not being a service associated 	$249.50
	with any other procedure on the larynx or with the administration of a general anaesthetic (Anaes.)
41849	Larynx, direct examination of, with biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$357.20
41852	Larynx, direct examination of, with removal of tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$422.40
41855	Microlaryngoscopy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$422.40
41858	Microlaryngoscopy with removal of juvenile papillomata (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$666.30
41861	Microlaryngoscopy with removal of papillomata by laser surgery (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$815.15
41864	Microlaryngoscopy with removal of tumour (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$565.50
41867	Microlaryngoscopy with arytenoidectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$827.65
41868	Laryngeal web, division of, using microlarygoscopic techniques (Anaes.)	$444.35
41870	Injection of vocal cord by teflon, fat, collagen or gelfoam (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$601.00
41873	Larynx, fractured, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
41876	Larynx, external operation on, or laryngofissure, with or without cordectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
41879	Laryngoplasty or tracheoplasty, including tracheostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,285.55
41880	Tracheostomy by a percutaneous technique using sequential dilatation or partial splitting method to allow 	$405.25
	insertion of a cuffed tracheostomy tube (Anaes.)
41881	Tracheostomy by open exposure of the trachea, including separation of the strap muscles or division of the 	$405.25
	thyroid isthmus, where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41884	Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.)	$125.95
41885	Trache-oesophageal fistula, formation of, as a secondary procedure following laryngectomy, including 	$389.25
	associated endoscopic procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41886	Trachea, removal of foreign body in (Anaes.)	$238.10
41889	Bronchoscopy, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$238.10
41892	Bronchoscopy with 1 or more endobronchial biopsies or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures (Anaes.)	$321.70
41895	Bronchus, removal of foreign body in (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$464.80
41898	Fibreoptic bronchoscopy with 1 or more transbronchial lung biopsies, with or without bronchial or 	$351.50
	bronchoalveolar lavage, with or without the use of interventional imaging (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41901	Endoscopic laser resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated 	$833.35
	endoscopic procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)
41904	Bronchoscopy with dilatation of tracheal stricture (Anaes.)	$309.10
41905	Trachea or bronchus, dilatation of stricture and endoscopic insertion of stent (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$565.50
41907	Nasal septum button, insertion of (Anaes.)	$164.85
41910	Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$530.00
	Ophthalmology
42503	Ophthalmological examination under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to 	$154.55
	which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
42506	Eye, enucleation of, with or without sphere implant (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
42509	Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of integrated implant (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
42510	Eye, enucleation of, with insertion of hydroxy apatite implant or similar coralline implant (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$974.25
42512	Globe, evisceration of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
42515	Globe, evisceration of, and insertion of intrascleral ball or cartilage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.90
42518	Anophthalmic orbit, insertion of cartilage or artificial implant as a delayed procedure, or removal of implant 	$500.30
	from socket; or placement of a motility intergrating peg by drilling into existing orbital implant (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
42521	Anophthalmic socket, treatment of, by insertion of a wired-in conformer, integrated implant or dermofat graft,	$1,601.55
	 as a secondary procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42524	Orbit, skin graft to, as a delayed procedure (Anaes.)	$309.10
42527	Contracted socket, reconstruction including mucous membrane grafting and stent mould (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.35
42530	Orbit, exploration with or without biopsy, requiring removal of bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
42533	Orbit, exploration of, with drainage or biopsy not requiring removal of bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$524.30
42536	Orbit, exenteration of, with or without skin graft and with or without temporalis muscle transplant (Assist.) 	$1,244.45
	(Anaes.)
42539	Orbit, exploration of, with removal of tumour or foreign body, requiring removal of bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,780.15
42542	Orbit, exploration of anterior aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$744.10
42543	Orbit, exploration of retrobulbar aspect with removal of tumour or foreign body (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,216.20
42545	Orbit, decompression of, for dysthyroid eye disease, by fenestration of 2 or more walls, or by the removal 	$1,661.15
	of intraorbital peribulbar and retrobulbar fat from each quadrant of the orbit, 1 eye (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42548	Optic nerve meninges, incision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,493.95
42551	Eyeball, perforating wound of, not involving intraocular structures repair involving suture of cornea or 	$946.80
	sclera, or both, not being a service to which item 42632 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42554	Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration or prolapse of uveal tissue repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,112.80
42557	Eyeball, perforating wound of, with incarceration of lens or vitreous repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
42560	Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from anterior segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.35
42563	Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from anterior segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$809.40
42566	Intraocular foreign body, magnetic removal from posterior segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,112.80
42569	Intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic removal from posterior segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
42572	Orbital abscess or cyst, drainage of (Anaes.)	$147.65
42573	Dermoid, periorbital, excision of (Anaes.)	$297.65
42574	Dermoid, orbital, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
42575	Tarsal cyst, extirpation of (Anaes.)	$123.60
42578	Tarsal cartilage, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$673.10
42581	Ectropion or entropion, tarsal cauterisation of (Anaes.)	$154.55
42584	Tarsorrhaphy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
42587	Trichiasis, treatment of by cryotherapy, laser or electrolysis - each eyelid (Anaes.)	$68.15
42590	Canthoplasty, medial or lateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$500.30
42593	Lacrimal gland, excision of palpebral lobe (Anaes.)	$309.10
42596	Lacrimal sac, excision of, or operation on (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$744.10
42599	Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by closed operation using silicone tubes or similar, 1 	$797.95
	eye (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42602	Lacrimal canalicular system, establishment of patency by open operation, 1 eye (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
42605	Lacrimal canaliculus, immediate repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$673.10
42608	Lacrimal drainage by insertion of glass tube, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
42610	Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, 	$134.00
	unilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
42611	Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing for obstruction, 	$216.35
	bilateral, with or without lavage - under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
42614	Nasolacrimal tube (unilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency 	$70.40
	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) 
42615	Nasolacrimal tube (bilateral), removal or replacement of, or lacrimal passages, probing to establish patency 	$100.70
	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) 
42617	Punctum snip operation (Anaes.)	$161.45
42620	Punctum, occlusion of, by use of a plug (Anaes.)	$113.30
42621	Punctum, temporary occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.)	$73.90
42622	Punctum, permanent occlusion of, by use of electrical cautery (Anaes.)	$115.65
42623	Dacryocystorhinostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,291.30
42626	Dacryocystorhinostomy where a previous dacryocystorhinostomy has been performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,476.80
42629	Conjunctivorhinostomy including dacryocystorhinostomy and fashioning of conjunctival flaps (Assist.) 	$1,369.20
	(Anaes.)
42632	Conjunctival peritomy or repair of corneal laceration by conjunctival flap (Anaes.)	$147.65
42635	Corneal perforations, sealing of, with tissue adhesive (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
42638	Conjunctival graft over cornea (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$559.80
42641	Autoconjunctival transplant, or mucous membrane graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$601.00
42644	Cornea or sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body from (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$108.25
42647	Corneal scars, removal of, by partial keratectomy, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$309.10
	item 42686 applies (Anaes.)
42650	Cornea, epithelial debridement for corneal ulcer or corneal erosion (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$108.25
42651	Cornea, epithelial debridement for eliminating band keratopathy (Anaes.)	$221.25
42653	Cornea, transplantation of, full thickness (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,851.20
42656	Cornea, transplantation of, second and subsequent procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,053.75
42659	Cornea, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,112.80
42662	Sclera, transplantation of, full thickness, including collection of donor material (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,065.85
42665	Sclera, transplantation of, superficial or lamellar, including collection of donor material (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
42667	Running corneal suture, manipulation of, performed within 4 months of corneal grafting, to reduce 	$167.05
	astigmatism where a reduction of 2 dioptres of astigmatism is obtained, including any associated 
	consultation 
42668	Corneal sutures, removal of, not earlier than 6 weeks after operation requiring use of slit lamp or operating 	$107.05
	microscope (Anaes.)
42672	Corneal incisons, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 dioptres following anterior segment 	$1,192.35
	surgery, including appropriate measurements and calculations, performed as an independent procedure 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42673	Additional corneal incisions, to correct corneal astigmatism of more than 11/2 dioptres, including appropriate 	$596.15
	measurements and calculations, performed in conjunction with other anterior segment surgery (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
42676	Conjunctiva, biopsy of, as an independent procedure 	$136.20
42677	Conjunctiva, cautery of, including treatment of pannus each attendance at which treatment is given including	$77.25
	 any associated consultation (Anaes.)
42680	Conjunctiva, cryotherapy to, for melanotic lesions or similar using CO2 or N20 (Anaes.)	$405.25
42683	Conjunctival cysts, removal of, requiring admission to hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)	$164.85
42686	Pterygium, removal of (Anaes.)	$368.65
42689	Pinguecula, removal of, not being a service associated with the fitting of contact lenses (Anaes.)	$154.55
42692	Limbic tumour, removal of, excluding Pterygium (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
42695	Limbic tumour, excision of, requiring keratectomy or sclerectomy, excluding Pterygium (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.35
42698	Lens extraction, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for anisometropia	$1,708.10
	 greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)
42701	Artificial lens, insertion of, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive error except for 	$946.80
	anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)
42702	Lens extraction and insertion of artificial lens, excluding surgery performed for the correction of refractive 	$2,180.85
	error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of cataract in the first eye 
	(Anaes.)
42703	Artificial lens, insertion of, into the posterior chamber and suture to the iris and sclera (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,455.05
42704	Artificial lens, removal or repositioning of by open operation not being a service associated with a service to	$571.25
	 which item 42701 applies (Anaes.)
42707	Artificial lens, removal of and replacement with a different lens, excluding surgery performed for the 	$993.65
	correction of refractive error except for anisometropia greater than 3 dioptres following the removal of 
	cataract in the first eye (Anaes.)
42710	Artificial lens, removal of, and replacement with a lens inserted into the posterior chamber and sutured to 	$1,071.55
	the iris or sclera (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42713	Intraocular lenses, repositioning of, by the use of a McCannell suture or similar (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$464.80
42716	Cataract, juvenile, removal of, including subsequent needlings (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,720.60
42719	Capsulectomy or removal of vitreous, or both, via the anterior chamber by any method, not being a service 	$773.90
	associated with a service to which item 42698, 42702 or 42716 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42722	Capsulectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy or removal of vitreous or vitreous bands, or both, from the 	$821.90
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
42725	Vitrectomy by posterior chamber sclerotomy including the removal of vitreous, division of bands or removal 	$1,851.20
	of preretinal membranes where performed, by cutting and suction and infusion (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42728	Cryotherapy of retina or other intraocular structures with an internal probe, being a service associated with 	$273.60
	a service to which item 42725 applies (Anaes.)
42731	Capsulectomy or lensectomy, or both, by posterior chamber sclerotomy in conjunction with the removal of 	$2,101.85
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42734	Capsulotomy, other than by laser (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$464.80
42737	Needling of posterior capsule (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$464.80
42740	Paracentesis of anterior or posterior chamber or both, for the injection of therapeutic substances, or the 	$464.80
	removal of aqueous or vitreous for diagnostic purposes, 1 or more of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42743	Anterior chamber, irrigation of blood from, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
42744	Needling for drainage of encysted bleb, following trabeculectomy (Anaes.)	$413.55
42746	Glaucoma, filtering operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,380.65
42749	Glaucoma, filtering operation for, where previous filtering operation has been performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,714.85
42752	Glaucoma, insertion of Molteno valve for, 1 or more stages (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,916.35
42755	Glaucoma, removal of Molteno valve (Anaes.)	$238.10
42758	Goniotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,012.00
42761	Division of anterior or posterior synechiae, as an independent procedure, other than by laser (Assist.) 	$773.90
	(Anaes.)
42764	Iridectomy (including excision of tumour of iris) or iridotomy, as an independent procedure, other than by 	$673.10
	laser (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42767	Tumour, involving ciliary body or ciliary body and iris, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,547.80
42770	Cyclodestructive procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 	$405.25
	2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42771	Cyclodestructive procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to one eye - where it can 	$398.90
	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.) 
42773	Detached retina, diathermy or cryotherapy for, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$1,112.80
	42776 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42776	Detached retina, buckling or resection operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,685.20
42779	Detached retina, revision operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,848.85
42782	Laser trabeculoplasty - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period 	$440.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42783	Laser trabeculoplasty - each treatment to 1 eye - where it can be demonstrated that a 5th or subsequent 	$556.40
	treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42782 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42785	Laser iridotomy - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period 	$440.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42786	Laser iridotomy - each treatment to 1 eye - where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent 	$440.75
	treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42785 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42788	Laser capsulotomy - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period 	$440.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42789	Laser capsulotomy - each treatment to 1 eye - where it can be demonstrated that a 3rd or subsequent 	$440.75
	treatment to that eye (including any treatments to which item 42788 applies) is indicated in a 2 year period 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42791	Laser vitreolysis or corticolysis of lens material or fibrinolysis - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 	$440.75
	treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42792	Laser vitreolysis or corticolysis of lens material or fibrinolysis - each treatment to 1 eye - where it can be 	$440.75
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42794	Division of suture by laser following trabeculoplasty, each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments 	$82.45
	to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.)
42797	Laser coagulation of corneal or scleral blood vessels - each treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 4 	$82.45
	treatments to that eye in a 2 year period (Anaes.)
42805	Tantalum markers, surgical insertion to the sclera to localise the tumour base to assist in planning of 	$807.00
	radiotherapy of choroidal melanomas, 1 or more (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42806	Iris tumour, laser photocoagulation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$440.75
42807	Photomydriasis, laser 	$418.70
42808	Photoiridosyneresis, laser 	$418.70
42809	Retina, photocoagulation of, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin 	$606.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
42810	Phototherapeutic keratectomy, by laser, for corneal scarring or disease, excluding surgery for refractive 	$796.80
	error (Anaes.)
42811	Transpupillary thermotherapy, for treatment of choroidal and retinal tumours or vascular malformations 	$620.85
	(Anaes.)
42812	Detached retina, removal of encircling silicone band from (Anaes.)	$249.50
42815	Posterior chamber, removal of silicone oil from (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$803.70
42818	Retina, cryotherapy to, as an independent procedure, with external probe (Anaes.)	$744.10
42821	Ocular Transillumination, for the diagnosis and measurement of intraocular tumours (Anaes.)	$123.60
42824	Retrobulbar injection of alcohol or other drug, as an independent procedure 	$93.90
42833	Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$874.60
42836	Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 1 or 2 muscles where there have 	$1,036.05
	been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42839	Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles (Assist.) 	$1,012.00
	(Anaes.)
42842	Squint, operation for, on 1 or both eyes, the operation involving a total of 3 or more muscles where there 	$1,231.85
	have been 2 or more previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42845	Readjustment of adjustable sutures, 1 or both eyes, as an independent procedure following an operation for	$256.40
	 correction of squint (Anaes.)
42848	Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,012.00
42851	Squint, muscle transplant for (Hummelsheim type, or similar operation) where there have been 2 or more 	$1,012.00
	previous squint operations on the eye or eyes (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42854	Ruptured medial palpebral ligament or ruptured extraocular muscle, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
42857	Resuturing of wound following intraocular procedures with or without excision of prolapsed iris (Assist.) 	$559.80
	(Anaes.)
42860	Eyelid (upper or lower), scleral or Goretex or other non-autogenous graft to, with recession of the lid 	$1,196.30
	retractors (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42863	Eyelid, recession of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,131.00
42866	Entropion or tarsal ectropion, repair of, by tightening, shortening or repair of inferior retractors by open 	$1,006.25
	operation across the entire width of the eyelid (Assist.) (Anaes.)
42869	Eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis, insertion of foreign implant for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
42872	Eyebrow, elevation of, for paretic states (Anaes.)	$338.90
	Operations and osteomyelitis
43500	Operation on phalanx (for acute osteomyelitis) (Anaes.)	$164.85
43503	Operation on sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, carpus, tibia, fibula, tarsus, skull, mandible or maxilla (other 	$286.20
	than alveolar margins) (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.)
43506	Operation on humerus or femur (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
43509	Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
43512	Operation on scapula, sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, metacarpus, carpus, phalanx, tibia, fibula, 	$470.55
	metatarsus, tarsus, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone or 
	any combination of adjoining bones (Assist.) (Anaes.)
43515	Operation on humerus or femur (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
43518	Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
43521	Operation on skull (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$613.65
43524	Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in item 43515, 43518 or 43521 	$797.95
	(for chronic osteomyelitis) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Paediatric 
43801	Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, not involving bowel resection (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
43804	Intestinal malrotation with or without volvulus, laparotomy for, with bowel resection and anastomosis, with 
	or without formation of stoma (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43807	Duodenal atresia or stenosis, duodenoduodenostomy or duodenojejunostomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43810	Jejunal atresia, bowel resection and anastomosis for, with or without tapering (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43813	Meconium ileus, laparotomy for, complicated by 1 or more of associated volvulus, atresia, intestinal 
	perforation with or without meconium peritonitis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43816	Ileal atresia, colonic atresia or meconium ileus not being a service associated with a service to which item 
	43813 applies, laparotomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43819	Hirschsprung's disease, laparotomy for, with or without frozen section biopsies and formation of stoma 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43822	Anorectal malformation, laparotomy and colostomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43825	Neonatal alimentary obstruction, laparotomy for, not being a service to which any other item in this Subgroup
	 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43828	Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis, laparotomy for, with resection, including any anastomoses or 
	stoma formation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43831	Acute neonatal necrotising enterocolitis where no definitive procedure is possible, laparotomy for (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
43834	Bowel resection for necrotising enterocolitis stricture or strictures, including any anastomoses or stoma 
	formation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43837	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, with diagnosis confirmed in the 
	first 24 hours of life (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43840	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, repair by thoracic or abdominal approach, diagnosed after the first day of 
	life and before 20 days of age (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43843	Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, not 
	being a service to which item 43846 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43846	Oesophageal atresia (with or without repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula), complete correction of, in 
	infant of birth weight less than 1500 grams (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43849	Oesophageal atresia, gastrostomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43852	Oesophageal atresia, thoracotomy for, and division of tracheo-oesophageal fistula without anastomosis 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43855	Oesophageal atresia, delayed primary anastomosis for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43858	Oesophageal atresia, cervical oesophagostomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43861	Congenital cystadenomatoid malformation or congenital lobar emphysema, thoracotomy and lung resection 
	for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43864	Gastroschisis, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43867	Gastroschisis, secondary operation for, with removal of silo and closure of abdominal wall (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
43870	Exomphalos containing small bowel only, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43873	Exomphalos containing small bowel and other viscera, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43876	Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by posterior approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43879	Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43882	Cloacal exstrophy, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43900	Tracheo-oesophageal fistula without atresia, division and repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43903	Oesophageal atresia or corrosive oesophageal stricture, oesophageal replacement for, utilizing gastric tube,
	 jejunum or colon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43906	Oesophagus, resection of congenital, anastomic or corrosive stricture and anastomosis, not being a service
	 to which item 43903 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43909	Tracheomalacia, aortopexy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43912	Thoracotomy and excision of 1 or more of bronchogenic or enterogenous cyst or mediastinal teratoma 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43915	Eventration, plication of diaphragm for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43930	Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, pyloromyotomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43933	Idiopathic intussusception, laparotomy and manipulative reduction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43936	Intussusception, laparotomy and resection with anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43939	Ventral hernia following neonatal closure of exomphalos or gastroschisis, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43942	Abdominal wall vitello intestinal remnant, excision of (Anaes.)
	N/A
43945	Patent vitello intestinal duct, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43948	Umbilical granuloma, excision of, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
	N/A
43951	Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, without 
	gastrostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43954	Gastro-oesophageal reflux with or without hiatus hernia, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with 
	gastrostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43957	Gastro-oesophageal reflux, laparotomy and fundoplication for, with or without hiatus hernia, in child with 
	neurological disease, with gastrostomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43960	Anorectal malformation, perineal anoplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43963	Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43966	Anorectal malformation, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of, with laparotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43969	Persistent cloaca, total correction of, with genital repair using posterior sagittal approach, with or without 
	laparotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43972	Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 1 duct anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43975	Choledochal cyst, resection of, with 2 duct anastomoses (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43978	Biliary atresia, portoenterostomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43981	Nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma or other malignant tumour, laparotomy (exploratory), including associated 
	biopsies, where no other intra- abdominal procedure is performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43984	Nephroblastoma, radical nephrectomy for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43987	Neuroblastoma, radical excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
43990	Hirschsprung's disease, definitive resection with pull-through anastomosis, with or without frozen section 
	biopsies, when aganglionic segment extends to sigmoid colon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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	N/A
	 stoma (Assist.) (Anaes.)
43996	Hirschsprung's disease, total colectomy for total colonic aganglionosis with ileoanal pull-through, with or 
	without side to side ileocolonic anastomosis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
43999	Hirschsprung's disease, anal sphincterotomy as an independent procedure for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
44102	Rectum, examination of, under general anaesthesia with full thickness biopsy or removal of polyp or similar 
	lesion (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
44105	Rectal prolapse, submucosal or perirectal injection for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
	N/A
44108	Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
44111	Obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia, repair of, at age less than 3 months, including orchidopexy when
	 performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
44114	Inguinal hernia repair at age less than 3 months when orchidopexy also required (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
44130	Lymphadenectomy, for atypical mycobacterial infection or other granulomatous disease (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
44133	Torticollis, open division of sternomastoid muscle for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
44136	Ingrown toe nail, operation for, under general anaesthesia (Anaes.)
	N/A
	Amputations
44325	Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
44328	Hand, forearm or through arm, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
44331	Amputation at shoulder (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$797.95
44334	Interscapulothoracic amputation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,583.20
44338	1 digit of foot, amputation of (Anaes.)	$216.35
44342	2 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.)	$321.70
44346	3 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$428.15
44350	4 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$541.45
44354	5 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
44358	Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal each toe, amputation of (Anaes.)	$267.85
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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
44361	Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types), amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$470.55
44364	Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
44367	Amputation through thigh, at knee or below knee (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$695.00
44370	Amputation at hip (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$976.45
44373	Hindquarter, amputation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,988.55
44376	Amputation stump, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover (Assist).
		DF
	Derived fee: 75% of the original amputation fee.
	Plastic and reconstructive surgery
45000	Single stage local muscle flap repair, on eyelid, nose, lip, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals (Anaes.)	$809.40
45003	Single stage local myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Anaes.)	$898.65
45006	Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large 	$1,547.80
	muscle) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45009	Single stage local muscle flap repair to 1 defect, simple and small (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$487.70
45012	Single stage large muscle flap repair to 1 defect, (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large 	$827.65
	muscle) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45015	Muscle or myocutaneous flap, delay of (Anaes.)	$446.45
45018	Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$768.20
45019	Full face chemical peel for severely sun-damaged skin, where it can be demonstrated that the damage 	$574.10
	affects 75% of the facial skin surface area involving photodamage (dermatoheliosis) typically consisting of 
	solar keratoses, solar lentigines, freckling, yellowing and leathering of the skin, where at least medium depth
	 peeling agents are used, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility 
	by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty - 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes.)
45020	Full face chemical peel for severe chloasma or melasma refractory to all other treatments, where it can be 	$574.10
	demonstrated that the chloasma or melasma affects 75% of the facial skin surface area involving diffuse 
	pigmentation visible at a distance of 4 metres, where at least medium depth peeling agents are used, 
	performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility by a specialist in the 
	practice of his or her specialty - 1 session only in a 12 month period (Anaes.)
45021	Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - limited to 1 	$231.30
	aesthetic area (Anaes.)
45024	Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring resulting from trauma, burns or acne - more than 1 	$576.95
	aesthetic area (Anaes.)
45025	Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring 	$226.65
	resulting from trauma, burns or acne - limited to 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.)
45026	Carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser resurfacing of the face or neck for severely disfiguring scarring 	$511.75
	resulting from trauma, burns or acne - more than 1 aesthetic area (Anaes.)
45027	Angioma, cauterisation of or injection into, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or 	$178.60
	approved day- hospital facility (Anaes.)
45030	Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of skin and subcutaneous tissue (excluding facial muscle 	$171.70
	or breast) or mucous surface, small, excision and suture of (Anaes.)
45033	Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both), large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle or	$357.20
	 breast, excision and suture of (Anaes.)
45035	Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) large and deep, involving muscles or nerves, excision of 	$1,074.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45036	Angioma (haemangioma or lymphangioma or both) of neck, deep, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,685.20
45039	Arteriovenous malformation (3 cms or less) of superficial tissue, excision of (Anaes.)	$357.20
45042	Arteriovenous malformation, (greater than 3 cms), excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$457.90
45045	Arteriovenous malformation on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger or genitals, excision of 	$457.90
	(Anaes.)
45048	Lymphoedematous tissue or lymphangiectasis, of lower leg and foot, or thigh, or upper arm, or forearm and 	$1,268.40
	hand, major excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45051	Contour reconstruction for pathological deformity, insertion of foreign implant (non biological but excluding 	$684.55
	injection of liquid or semisolid material) by open operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45054	Limb or chest, decompression escharotomy of (including all incisions), for acute compartment syndrome 	$310.25
	secondary to burn (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45200	Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, simple and small, excluding flap for male pattern 	$405.25
	baldness (Anaes.)
45203	Single stage local flap, where indicated to repair 1 defect, complicated or large, excluding flap for male 	$601.00
	pattern baldness (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45206	Single stage local flap where indicated to repair 1 defect, on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb, finger 	$571.25
	or genitals (Anaes.)
45209	Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$768.20
45212	Direct flap repair (cross arm, abdominal or similar), second stage (Anaes.)	$381.20
45215	Direct flap repair, cross leg, first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,666.85
45218	Direct flap repair, cross leg, second stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
45221	Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), first stage (Anaes.)	$416.70
45224	Direct flap repair, small (cross finger or similar), second stage (Anaes.)	$187.75
45227	Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, formation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$732.65
45230	Direct or indirect flap or tubed pedicle, delay of (Anaes.)	$405.25
45233	Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, preparation of intermediate or final site and attachment to the site (Assist.) 	$803.70
	(Anaes.)
45236	Indirect flap or tubed pedicle, spreading of pedicle, as a separate procedure (Anaes.)	$613.65
45239	Direct, indirect or local flap, revision of (Anaes.)	$375.45
45400	Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, small (Anaes.)	$303.35
45403	Free grafting (split skin) of a granulating area, extensive (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$601.00
45406	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving not more than 3% of total 	$673.10
	body surface (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45409	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 3% or more but less than 6% 	$898.65
	of total body surface (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45412	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 6% or more but less than 9% 	$1,231.85
	of total body surface (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45415	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 9% or more but less than 12%	$1,345.15
	 of total body surface (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45418	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 12% or more but less than 15 	$1,458.45
	per cent of total body surface (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45439	Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, small (Anaes.)	$405.25
45442	Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection, extensive (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
45445	Free grafting (split skin) as inlay graft to 1 defect including elective dissection using a mould (including 	$839.10
	insertion of and removal of mould) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45448	Free grafting (split skin) to 1 defect, including elective dissection on eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb,	$559.80
	 finger or genitals, not being a service to which item 45442 or 45445 applies (Anaes.)
45451	Free grafting (full thickness) to 1 defect, excluding grafts for male pattern baldness (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$678.80
45460	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less 	$2,104.10
	than 20 percent of total body surface - one surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45461	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less 	$1,499.15
	than 20 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45462	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 15 percent or more but less 	$1,131.65
	than 20 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co- surgeon (Assist.) 
45464	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less 	$3,211.15
	than 30 percent of total body surface - one surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45465	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less 	$2,287.90
	than 30 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45466	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 20 percent or more but less 	$1,725.25
	than 30 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45468	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 30 percent or more but less 	$3,076.10
	than 40 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45469	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 30 percent or more but less 	$2,321.10
	than 40 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45471	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 40 percent or more but less 	$3,867.10
	than 50 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45472	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 40 percent or more but less 	$2,916.90
	than 50 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45474	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 50 percent or more but less 	$4,654.15
	than 60 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45475	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 50 percent or more but less 	$3,512.85
	than 60 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45477	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 60 percent or more but less 	$5,443.50
	than 70 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45478	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 60 percent or more but less 	$4,105.80
	than 70 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45480	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 70 percent or more but less 	$6,232.25
	than 80 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45481	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 70 percent or more but less 	$4,701.75
	than 80 percent of total body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45483	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 80 percent or more of total 	$7,100.60
	body surface - conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45484	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - involving 80 percent or more of total 	$5,357.65
	body surface - conjoint surgery, co-surgeon (Assist.) 
45485	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - upper eyelid, nose, lip, ear or palm of 	$1,230.65
	the hand (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45486	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - forehead, cheek, anterior aspect of the	$888.90
	 neck, chin, plantar aspect of the foot, heel or genitalia (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45487	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - whole of toe (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$583.85
45488	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 1 digit of the hand 	$807.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45489	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 2 digits of the hand 	$1,215.80
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45490	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 3 digits of the hand 	$1,618.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45491	FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 4 digits of the hand 	$2,425.80
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45492	FREE GRAFTING (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - the whole of 5 digits of the hand 	$2,908.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45493	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - portion of digit of hand (Assist.) 	$583.85
	(Anaes.)
45494	Free grafting (split skin) to burns, including excision of burnt tissue - whole of face (excluding ears) 	$3,839.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45496	Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - revision of, by open operation (Anaes.)	$698.35
45497	Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - complete revision of, by liposuction (Anaes.)	$546.10
45498	Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - staged revision of, by liposuction first stage 	$439.05
	(Anaes.)
45499	Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques - staged revision of, by liposuction second stage 	$327.45
	(Anaes.)
45500	Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal 	$1,518.05
	extremity or digit (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45501	Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for re- implantation of limb or digit 	$2,440.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45502	Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for re- implantation of limb or digit 	$2,440.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45503	Micro-arterial or micro-venous graft using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,571.25
45504	Microvascular anastomosis of artery using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including 	$2,440.75
	setting in of free flap (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45505	Microvascular anastomosis of vein using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue including 	$2,440.75
	setting in of free flap (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45506	Scar, of face or neck, not more than 3 cm in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre 	$303.35
	of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or 
	her specialty (Anaes.)
45512	Scar, of face or neck, more than 3 cm in length, revision of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of a 	$410.95
	hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her 
	specialty (Anaes.)
45515	Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cms in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, 	$279.30
	where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where 
	performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty (Anaes.)
45518	Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cms in length, revision of, as an independent procedure, 	$338.90
	where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, or where 
	performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her speciality (Anaes.)
45519	Extensive burn scars of skin (more than 1 percent of body surface area), excision of, for correction of scar	$636.55
	 contracture (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45520	Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) with surgical repositioning of nipple (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
45522	Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of nipple (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,142.45
45524	Mammaplasty, augmentation, for significant breast asymmetry where the augmentation is limited to 1 breast 	$976.45
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45527	Mammaplasty, augmentation, (unilateral), following mastectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$976.45
45528	Mammaplasty, augmentation, bilateral, not being a service to which Item 45527 applies, where it can be 	$1,455.05
	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) 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45530	Breast reconstruction (unilateral), using a latissimus dorsi or other large muscle or myocutaneous flap, 	$1,447.00
	including repair of secondary skin defect, if required, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer, being 
	a service associated with item 30178 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45533	breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (first stage) including breast reduction, transfer of 	$1,637.05
	complex skin and breast tissue flap, split skin graft to pedicle of flap or other similar procedure (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
45536	Breast reconstruction using breast sharing technique (second stage) including division of pedicle, insetting 	$601.00
	of breast flap, with closure of donor site or other similar procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45539	Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion - insertion of tissue 	$1,410.45
	expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45542	Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion - removal of tissue 	$803.70
	expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45545	Nipple or areola or both, reconstruction of, by any surgical technique (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$821.90
45546	Nipple or areola or both, intradermal colouration of, following breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for 
	congenital absence of nipple 	N/A
45548	Breast prosthesis, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
	N/A
45551	Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
45552	Breast prosthesis, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule and replacement of prosthesis 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
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 (Assist.) 	N/A
	(Anaes.)
45555	Silicone breast prosthesis, removal of and replacement with prosthesis other than silicone gel prosthesis 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)	N/A
45556	Breast ptosis, correction of (unilateral), to match the position of the contralateral breast (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	N/A
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 	N/A
	where it can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra-mammary groove (Assist.) (Anaes.)
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 	N/A
	can be demonstrated that the nipple is inferior to the infra- mammary groove (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45560	Hair transplantation for the treatment of alopecia of congenital or traumatic origin or due to disease, 	$2,295.55
	excluding male pattern baldness, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
45562	Free transfer of tissue involving raising of tissue on vascular or neurovascular pedicle, including direct 	$1,631.35
	repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding flap for male pattern baldness (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
45563	Neurovascular island flap, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect if performed, excluding 	$1,697.50
	flap for male pattern baldness (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45564	Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital 	$3,738.95
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45565	Free transfer of tissue reconstructive surgery for the repair of major tissue defect due to congenital 	$2,804.25
	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.) 
45566	Tissue expansion not being a service to which item 45539 or 45542 applies - insertion of tissue expansion 	$1,410.45
	unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45568	Tissue expander, removal of, with complete excision of fibrous capsule (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$586.25
45572	Intra-operative tissue expansion performed during an operation when combined with a service to which 	$440.75
	another item in Group T8 applies including expansion injections and excluding treatment of male pattern 
	baldness (Anaes.)
45575	Facial nerve paralysis, free fascia graft for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,041.75
45578	Facial nerve paralysis, muscle transfer for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,214.65
45581	Facial nerve palsy, excision of tissue for (Anaes.)	$416.70
45584	Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area (thigh, buttock, or similar), for treatment of post-	$941.05
	traumatic pseudolipoma (Anaes.)
45585	Liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) to 1 regional area, not being a service associated with a service to 	$1,035.30
	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.)
45586	liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis) for reduction of a buffalo hump, where it can be demonstrated that 	$814.40
	the buffalo hump is secondary to an endocrine disorder or pharmacological treatment of a medical condition 
	(Anaes.)
45587	Meloplasty for correction of facial asymmetry due to soft tissue abnormality where the meloplasty is limited 	$1,136.75
	to 1 side of the face (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45588	Meloplasty, (excluding browlifts and chinlift platysmaplasties), bilateral where it can be demonstrated that 	$1,703.40
	surgery is indicated because of congenital conditions, disease or trauma (other than trauma resulting from 
	previous elective cosmetic surgery) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45590	Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor, with or without foreign implant (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.35
45593	Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped 	$725.80
	orbital contents (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45596	Maxilla, total resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,196.30
45597	Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,618.75
45599	Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$941.05
45602	Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$976.45
45605	Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$803.70
45608	Mandible, hemimandibular reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to 	$1,077.30
	which item 45599 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45611	Mandible, condylectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$768.20
45614	Eyelid, whole thickness reconstruction of, other than by direct suture only (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$773.90
45617	Upper eyelid, reduction of, for skin redundancy obscuring vision (as evidenced by upper eyelid skin resting 	$303.35
	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.)
45620	Lower eyelid, reduction of, for herniation of orbital fat in exophthalmos, facial nerve palsy or posttraumatic 	$416.70
	scarring, or, in respect of 1 of these conditions, the restoration of symmetry of the contralateral lower eyelid
	 (Anaes.)
45623	Ptosis of eyelid (unilateral), correction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,112.80
45624	Ptosis of eyelid, correction of, where previous ptosis surgery has been performed on that side (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)	N/A
45625	Ptosis of eyelid, correction of eyelid height by revision of levator sutures within one week of primary repair 
	by levator resection or advancement, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-	N/A
	hospital facility (Anaes.)
45626	Ectropion or entropion, correction of (unilateral) (Anaes.)	$416.70
45629	Symblepharon, grafting for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$678.80
45632	Rhinoplasty, correction of lateral or alar cartilages (Anaes.)	$738.40
45635	Rhinoplasty, correction of bony vault only (Anaes.)	$874.60
45638	Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, for 	$1,518.05
	correction of nasal obstruction or post-traumatic deformity (but not as a result of previous elective cosmetic 
	surgery), or both (Anaes.)
45639	Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose, where it 	$1,518.05
	can be demonstrated that there is a need for correction of significant developmental deformity (Anaes.)
45641	Rhinoplasty involving nasal or septal cartilage graft, or nasal bone graft, or nasal bone and nasal cartilage 	$1,553.55
	graft (Anaes.)
45644	Rhinoplasty involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining	$1,821.40
	 of graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45645	Choanal atresia, repair of by puncture and dilatation (Anaes.)	$303.35
45646	Choanal atresia, correction by open operation with bone removal (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,226.10
45647	Face, contour restoration of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (not being a service to 	$1,821.40
	which item 45644 applies) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45650	Rhinoplasty, secondary revision of (Anaes.)	$202.65
45652	Rhinophyma, carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision-ablation of (Anaes.)	$452.20
45653	Rhinophyma, shaving of (Anaes.)	$452.20
45656	Composite graft (chondrocutaneous or chondromucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$976.45
45659	Lop ear, bat ear or similar deformity, correction of (Anaes.)	$695.00
45660	External ear, complex total reconstruction of, using multiple costal cartilage grafts to form a framework, 	$3,938.10
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45661	External ear, complex total reconstruction of, elevation of costal cartilage framework using cartilage 	$1,747.50
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45662	Congenital atresia, reconstruction of external auditory canal (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,012.00
45665	Lip, eyelid or ear, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Anaes.)	$476.25
45668	Vermilionectomy, by surgical excision (Anaes.)	$476.25
45669	Vermilionectomy, using carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser excision- ablation (Anaes.)	$473.95
45671	Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,387.55
45674	Lip or eyelid reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)	$416.70
45675	Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$657.10
45676	Macrostomia, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$784.20
45677	Cleft lip, unilateral primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$827.65
45680	Cleft lip, unilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$946.80
45683	Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,112.80
45686	Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,238.70
45689	Cleft lip, lip adhesion procedure, unilateral or bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$362.95
45692	Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor 	$345.75
	whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.)
45695	Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle 	$654.85
	deformity (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45698	Cleft lip, primary columella lengthening procedure, bilateral (Anaes.)	$636.55
45701	Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
45704	Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)	$416.70
45707	Cleft palate, primary repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
45710	Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Anaes.)	$601.00
45713	Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$762.45
45714	Oro-nasal fistula, plastic closure of, including services to which item 45200, 45203 or 45239 applies 	$1,061.25
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45716	Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
45720	Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels 	$1,250.15
	and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45723	Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels 	$1,523.75
	and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or 
	any combination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45726	Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and 	$1,595.85
	bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45729	Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and 	$1,929.00
	bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any 
	combination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45731	Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, 	$1,804.25
	including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45732	Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, 	$2,202.55
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45735	Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including 	$2,083.55
	transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45738	Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including 	$2,530.00
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45741	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,286.20
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45744	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,779.55
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45747	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,500.20
	 of each jaw, including genioplasty (when performed) and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone 
	grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45752	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$3,024.60
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45753	Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le 	$2,994.80
	Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and 
	bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45754	Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar- Maxillary), Le 	$3,590.10
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45755	Temporomandibular meniscectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
45758	Temporo-mandibular joint, arthroplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,017.70
45761	Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site 	$963.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45767	Hypertelorism, correction of, intracranial (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,255.80
45770	Hypertelorism, correction of, subcranial (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,481.90
45773	Treacher Collins Syndrome, periorbital correction of, with rib and iliac bone grafts (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,267.85
45776	Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, intracranial (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,267.85
45779	Orbital dystopia (unilateral), correction of, with total repositioning of 1 orbit, extracranial (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,666.85
45782	Frontoorbital advancement, unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,274.10
45785	Cranial vault reconstruction for oxycephaly, brachycephaly, turricephaly or similar condition (bilateral fronto-	$2,154.55
	orbital advancement) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45788	Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of, (Obwegeser technique) (Assist.) 	$2,131.65
	(Anaes.)
45791	Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of 	$1,155.10
	graft material (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45794	Osseo-integration procedure - extra- oral, implantation of titanium fixture (Anaes.)	$749.85
45797	Osseo-integration procedure, fixation of transcutaneous abutment (Anaes.)	$279.30
45799	Aspiration biopsy of 1 or more jaw cysts as an independent procedure to obtain material for diagnostic 	$39.75
	purposes and not being a service associated with an operative procedure on the same day (Anaes.)
45801	Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation),in the 	$171.25
	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.)
45803	Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), 	$439.80
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45805	Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar, (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the	$232.65
	 oral and maxillofacial region, more than 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue 
	or from mucous membrane (Anaes.)
45807	Tumour, cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been established by 	$332.45
	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.)
45809	Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been 	$501.25
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45811	Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and 	$677.65
	connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45813	Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and 	$792.75
	connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45815	Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis - 1 bone or in 	$480.70
	combination with adjoining bones (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45817	Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$626.60
45819	Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to 	$792.65
	in item 45817 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45821	Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$513.75
45823	Arch bars, 1 or more, which were inserted for dental fixation purposes to the maxilla or mandible, removal 	$146.90
	of, requiring general anaesthesia where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-
	hospital facility (Anaes.)
45825	Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$456.45
45827	Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$436.30
45829	Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.)	$332.80
45831	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - less than 5 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$436.30
45833	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - 5 to 20 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$547.75
45835	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - more than 20 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$679.80
45837	Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when 	$791.20
	performed - unilateral or bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45839	Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal	$791.20
	 graft when performed - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45841	Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$639.00
45843	Alveolar ridge augmentation - unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular 	$391.90
	alveolar ridge region for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45845	Osseo-integration procedure - intra- oral implantation of titanium fixture to facilitate restoration of the 	$679.80
	dentition following resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)
45847	Osseo-integration procedure - fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures placed following resection of 	$251.65
	part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)
45849	Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift 	$783.65
	procedure), (unilateral) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45851	Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-	$192.80
	hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies
	 (Anaes.)
45853	Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of 	$1,201.90
	graft material (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45855	Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any 	$551.30
	other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45857	Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions - 	$881.95
	1 or more such procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45859	Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 	$444.65
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45861	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) 	$1,176.80
	(Anaes.)
45863	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without 	$1,304.60
	microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45865	Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint 	$391.90
	space(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45867	Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies	$421.35
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45869	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, 	$1,603.05
	including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45871	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, 	$1,805.75
	with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45873	Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 45863, 45867, 45869 and 45871 	$2,029.05
	apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without 
	microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45875	Temporomandibular joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or 	$634.95
	internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
45877	Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies 	$634.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
45879	Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures 	$421.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Hand surgery
46300	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
46303	Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
46306	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - interposition arthroplasty of and including tendon 	$963.95
	transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46307	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - volar plate arthroplasty for traumatic deformity including 	$862.00
	tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46309	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, 	$749.85
	including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 1 joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46312	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, 	$1,119.55
	including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 2 joints (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46315	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, 	$1,493.95
	including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 3 joints (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46318	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, 	$1,869.40
	including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 4 joints (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46321	Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, total replacement arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty of, 	$2,243.80
	including associated synovectomy, tendon transfer or realignment - 5 or more joints (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46324	Carpal bone replacement arthroplasty including associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed 	$1,077.30
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46325	Carpal bone replacement or resection arthroplasty using adjacent tendon or other soft tissue including 	$1,380.65
	associated tendon transfer or realignment when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46327	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of (Anaes.)	$357.20
46330	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of, with ligamentous or capsular repair 	$660.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46333	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous repair of, using free tissue graft or implant 	$970.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46336	Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, synovectomy, capsulectomy or debridement of, not being	$576.95
	 a service associated with any other procedure related to that joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46339	Extensor tendons or flexor tendons of hand or wrist, synovectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$792.25
46342	Distal radioulnar joint or carpometacarpal joint or joints, synovectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$792.25
46345	Distal radioulnar joint, reconstruction or stabilisation of, including fusion, or ligamentous arthroplasty and 	$970.75
	excision of distal ulna, when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46348	Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 1 digit (Anaes.)	$428.15
46351	Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 2 digits (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
46354	Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 3 digits (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
46357	Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 4 digits (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
46360	Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 5 digits (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,291.30
46363	Tendon sheath of hand or wrist, open operation on, for stenosing tenovaginitis (Anaes.)	$357.20
46366	Dupuytren's contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for - each hand (Anaes.)	$243.80
46369	Dupuytren's contracture, palmar fasciectomy for - 1 hand (Anaes.)	$576.95
46372	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Assist.) 	$732.65
	(Anaes.)
46375	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Assist.) 	$868.90
	(Anaes.)
46378	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand 	$1,155.10
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46381	Inter-phalangeal joint, joint capsule release when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's 	$511.75
	contracture - each procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46384	Z plasty (or similar local flap procedure) when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's 	$511.75
	contracture - 1 such procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46387	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - operation for 	$1,053.20
	recurrence in that ray (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46390	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - operation for 	$1,417.20
	recurrence in those rays (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46393	Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - operation 	$1,637.05
	for recurrence in those rays (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46396	Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$583.85
46399	Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy of, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
46402	Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), including obtaining of graft material 	$708.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46405	Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), involving internal fixation and 	$749.85
	including obtaining of graft material (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46408	Tendon, reconstruction of, by tendon graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
46411	Flexor tendon pulley, reconstruction of, by graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
46414	Artificial tendon prosthesis, insertion of in preparation for tendon grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
46417	Tendon transfer for restoration of hand function, each transfer (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
46420	Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, each tendon (Anaes.)	$357.20
46423	Extensor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, each tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
46426	Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, primary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
46429	Flexor tendon of hand or wrist, secondary repair of, proximal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
46432	Flexor tendon of hand, primary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$732.65
46435	Flexor tendon of hand, secondary repair of, distal to A1 pulley, each tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
46438	Mallet finger, closed pin fixation of (Anaes.)	$357.20
46441	Mallet finger, open repair of, including pin fixation when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
46442	Mallet finger with intra-articular fracture involving more than one-third of base of terminal phalanx - open 	$457.90
	reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46444	Boutonniere deformity without joint contracture, reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$833.35
46447	Boutonniere deformity with joint contracture, reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,041.75
46450	Extensor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Anaes.)	$357.20
46453	Flexor tendon, tenolysis of, following tendon injury, repair or graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
46456	Finger, percutaneous tenotomy of (Anaes.)	$171.70
46459	Operation for osteomyelitis on distal phalanx (Anaes.)	$321.70
46462	Operation for osteomyelitis on middle or proximal phalanx, metacarpal or carpus (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$511.75
46464	Amputation of a supernumerary complete digit (Anaes.)	$368.65
46465	Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue 	$386.90
	cover (Anaes.)
46468	Amputation of 2 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover 	$666.30
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46471	Amputation of 3 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover 	$970.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46474	Amputation of 4 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover 	$1,255.90
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46477	Amputation of 5 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover 	$1,536.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
46480	Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue 	$643.40
	cover, including metacarpal (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46483	Revision of amputation stump to provide adequate soft tissue cover (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$511.75
46486	Nail bed, accurate reconstruction of nail bed laceration using magnification, undertaken in the operating 	$386.90
	theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
46489	Nail bed, secondary exploration and accurate repair of nail bed deformity using magnification, undertaken in 	$452.20
	the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46492	Contracture of digits of hand, flexor or extensor, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and 	$583.85
	subcutaneous tissue (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46494	Ganglion of hand, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this 	$301.05
	Group applies (Anaes.)
46495	Ganglion or mucous cyst of distal digit, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$345.75
	item 30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.)
46498	Ganglion of flexor tendon sheath, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$309.10
	30106 or 30107 applies (Anaes.)
46500	Ganglion of dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 	$455.60
	30106 or 30107 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46501	Ganglion of volar wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30106 	$561.50
	or 30107 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46502	Recurrent ganglion of dorsal wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$496.80
	item 30106 or 30107 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46503	Recurrent ganglion of volar wrist joint, excision of, not being a service associated with a service to which 	$618.20
	item 30106 or 30107 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
46504	Neurovascular island flap, for pulp innervation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,880.85
46507	Digit or ray, transposition or transfer of, on vascular pedicle, complete procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,880.85
46510	Macrodactyly, surgical reduction of enlarged elements - each digit (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$476.25
46513	Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, not being a service to which item 46516 applies (Anaes.)	$92.75
46516	Digital nail of finger or thumb, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital 	$137.40
	facility (Anaes.)
46519	Middle palmar, thenar or hypothenar spaces of hand, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)	$232.35
46522	Flexor tendon sheath of finger or thumb open operation and drainage for infection (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$690.25
46525	Pulp space infection, paronychia of hand, incision for, when performed in an operating theatre of a hospital 	$92.75
	or approved day-hospital facility, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (excluding 
	after- care) (Anaes.)
46528	Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and 	$275.90
	portion of the nail bed (Anaes.)
46531	Ingrowing nail of finger or thumb, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of	$139.70
	 nail bed (Anaes.)
46534	Nail plate injury or deformity, radical excision of nail germinal matrix (Anaes.)	$386.90
	Orthopaedic
47000	Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$75.45
47003	Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$85.85
47006	Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$171.70
47009	Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 47012	$183.15
	 applies (Anaes.)
47012	Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$345.75
47015	Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, not requiring general anaesthesia 	$85.85
47018	Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$202.65
47021	Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$267.85
47024	Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction, not being a service 	$200.35
	associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes.)
47027	Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction, not being a service 	$267.85
	associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47030	Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed 	$202.65
	reduction (Anaes.)
47033	Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open 	$267.85
	reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47036	Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$85.85
47039	Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$115.65
47042	Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$115.65
47045	Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$152.20
47048	Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$379.80
47051	Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$446.45
47054	Knee, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$333.15
47057	Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$128.25
47060	Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$171.70
47063	Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47066	Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$345.75
47069	Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$71.55
47072	Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$96.15
47300	Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, including percutaneous 	$128.25
	fixation where used (Anaes.)
47303	Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$150.00
47306	Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$174.05
47309	Distal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$214.10
47312	Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$195.80
47315	Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$220.90
47318	Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47321	Middle phalanx of finger, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$321.70
47324	Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47327	Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$303.35
47330	Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47333	Proximal phalanx of finger or thumb, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) 	$428.15
	(Anaes.)
47336	Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47339	Metacarpal, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$303.35
47342	Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47345	Metacarpal, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$428.15
47348	Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47351 applies 	$143.10
	(Anaes.)
47351	Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$357.20
47354	Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47357 applies (Anaes.)	$256.40
47357	Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
47360	Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which 	$202.65
	item 47363 or 47366 applies (Anaes.)
47363	Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$303.35
47366	Radius or ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
47369	Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a 	$262.15
	service to which item 47372 or 47375 applies (Anaes.)
47372	Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$428.15
47375	Radius, distal end of, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
47378	Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 	$262.15
	47381, 47384, 47385 or 47386 applies (Anaes.)
47381	Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of 	$392.60
	a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
47384	Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$517.50
47385	Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or 	$440.75
	proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by closed reduction undertaken in the operating 
	theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47386	Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or 	$720.05
	proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by open reduction or internal fixation (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
47387	Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item	$416.70
	 47390 or 47393 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47390	Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre	$619.35
	 of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
47393	Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$833.35
47396	Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47399 applies (Anaes.)	$286.20
47399	Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
47402	Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, involving excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon 	$428.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47405	Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed management of (Anaes.)	$286.20
47408	Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open management of, including internal fixation and 	$576.95
	excision where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47411	Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, not being a service to which item 47417 applies (Anaes.)	$174.05
47414	Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47417	Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction 	$405.25
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47420	Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction 	$785.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47423	Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47426, 47429 or 47432 	$333.15
	applies (Anaes.)
47426	Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a 	$500.30
	hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
47429	Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$666.30
47432	Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$833.35
47435	Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction 	$630.80
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47438	Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction 	$1,006.25
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47441	Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open 	$1,250.15
	reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47444	Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47447 or 47450 applies 	$345.75
	(Anaes.)
47447	Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a 	$517.50
	hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
47450	Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$684.55
47451	Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$831.15
47453	Humerus, distal, (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 	$405.25
	47456 or 47459 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47456	Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the	$601.00
	 operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
47459	Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, undertaken in the 	$809.40
	operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47462	Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47465 applies (Anaes.)	$171.70
47465	Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47466	Sternum, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47467 applies (Anaes.)	$171.70
47467	Sternum, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47468	Scapula, neck or glenoid region of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$666.30
47471	Ribs (1 or more), treatment of fracture of - each attendance 	$65.30
47474	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum 	$286.20
47477	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum 	$357.20
47480	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring traction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
47483	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring control by external fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
47486	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of anterior segment, 	$1,440.10
	including diastasis of pubic symphysis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47489	Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of posterior segment 	$2,154.55
	(including sacro-iliac joint), with or without fixation of anterior segment (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47492	Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip (Anaes.)	$357.20
47495	Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring traction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
47498	Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring internal fixation, with or 	$1,077.30
	without traction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47501	Acetabulum, treatment of single column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any 	$1,440.10
	osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47504	Acetabulum, treatment of T-shape fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any 	$2,154.55
	osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47507	Acetabulum, treatment of transverse fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any 	$2,154.55
	osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47510	Acetabulum, treatment of double column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any 	$2,154.55
	osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47513	Sacro-iliac joint disruption, treatment of, requiring internal fixation, being a service associated with a service 	$576.95
	to which items 47501 to 47510 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47516	Femur, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$660.60
47519	Femur, treatment of trochanteric or subcapital fracture of, by internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,321.10
47522	Femur, treatment of subcapital fracture of, by hemi-arthroplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
47525	Femur, treatment of fracture of, for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,321.10
47528	Femur, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
47531	Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
47534	Femur, condylar region of, treatment of intra-articular (T-shaped condylar) fracture of, requiring internal 	$1,655.40
	fixation, with or without internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47537	Femur, condylar region of, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral 	$660.60
	fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47534 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47540	Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$333.15
47543	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, not being a service to which item 47546 or 47549 	$345.75
	applies (Anaes.)
47546	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$517.50
47549	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$684.55
47552	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, not being a service to which item 47555 or	$576.95
	 47558 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47555	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$863.15
47558	Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,155.10
47561	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47564, 	$416.70
	47567, 47570 or 47573 applies (Anaes.)
47564	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture 	$619.35
	(Anaes.)
47565	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,083.00
47566	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,378.30
47567	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of 	$720.05
	fibular fracture (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47570	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture 	$833.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47573	Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular	$1,041.75
	 fracture (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47576	Fibula, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)	$171.70
47579	Patella, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47582 or 47585 applies (Anaes.)	$243.80
47582	Patella, treatment of fracture of, by excision of patella or pole with reattachment of tendon (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
47585	Patella, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
47588	Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar or tibial	$2,012.50
	 articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47591	Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar and 	$2,446.50
	tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47594	Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47597 applies (Anaes.)	$333.15
47597	Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$500.30
47600	Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$660.60
47603	Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of more than 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis 	$863.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47606	Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47609, 47612, 47615 or 	$357.20
	47618 applies, with or without dislocation (Anaes.)
47609	Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Assist.) 	$541.45
	(Anaes.)
47612	Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation 	$619.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47615	Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Assist.) 	$720.05
	(Anaes.)
47618	Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation 	$898.65
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47621	Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of intra- articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation 	$619.35
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47624	Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
47627	Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)	$243.80
47630	Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without 	$517.50
	dislocation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47633	Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)	$171.70
47636	Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47639	Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47642	Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)	$231.30
47645	Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$345.75
47648	Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$452.20
47651	Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)	$357.20
47654	Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$541.45
47657	Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
47663	Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$214.10
47666	Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$357.20
47672	Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$174.05
47678	Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)	$256.40
47681	Spine (excluding sacrum), treatment of fracture of transverse process, vertebral body, or posterior 	$65.30
	elements - each attendance 
47684	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without spinal cord involvement, with 	$1,149.35
	immobilisation by calipers or halo (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47687	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with spinal cord involvement, with 	$2,018.25
	immobilisation by calipers or halo, and including up to 14 days post-operative care (Assist.) 
47690	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, without cord involvement, with immobilisation	$1,583.20
	 by calipers or halo, requiring reduction by closed manipulation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47693	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation, with cord involvement, with immobilisation by	$2,018.25
	 calipers or halo, requiring reduction by closed manipulation, including up to 14 days post-operative care 
	(Assist.) 
47696	Spine, reduction of fracture or dislocation of, without cord involvement, undertaken in the operating theatre 	$576.95
	of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47699	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation without cord involvement requiring open 	$2,303.40
	reduction with or without internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47702	Spine, treatment of fracture, dislocation or fracture-dislocation with cord involvement requiring open 	$2,868.90
	reduction with or without internal fixation, including up to 14 days post- operative care (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47703	Skull, treatment of fracture of, each attendance 	$65.30
47705	Skull calipers, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$428.15
47708	Plaster jacket, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$333.15
47711	Halo, application of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$487.70
47714	Halo, application of, in addition to spinal fusion for scoliosis, or other conditions (Anaes.)	$368.65
47717	Halo-thoracic traction - application of both halo and thoracic jacket (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
47720	Halo-femoral traction, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
47723	Halo-femoral traction in conjunction with a major spine operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$643.40
47726	Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - small 	$216.35
	quantity (Anaes.)
47729	Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - large 	$357.20
	quantity (Anaes.)
47732	Vascularised pedicle bone graft, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
47735	Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47738 or 47741 applies - each 	$59.05
	attendance 
47738	Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.)	$517.50
47741	Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$708.60
47753	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external 	$619.35
	fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47756	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external 	$619.35
	fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47762	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra-oral or other 	$362.95
	approach (Anaes.)
47765	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external 	$601.00
	fixation at 1 site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47768	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external 	$732.65
	fixation or both at 2 sites (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47771	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external 	$839.10
	fixation or both at 3 sites (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47774	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$666.30
47777	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$666.30
47780	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$863.15
	(Anaes.)
47783	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) 	$863.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
47786	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$1,095.60
	(Anaes.)
47789	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$1,095.60
	(Anaes.)
47900	Bone cyst, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)	$256.40
47903	Epicondylitis, open operation for (Anaes.)	$357.20
47904	Digital nail of toe, removal of, not being a service to which item 47906 applies (Anaes.)	$85.85
47906	Digital nail of toe, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)	$171.70
47912	Pulp space infection, paronychia of foot, incision for, not being a service to which another item in this Group	$126.35
	 applies (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
47915	Ingrowing nail of toe, wedge resection for, including removal of segment of nail, ungual fold and portion of 	$262.15
	the nail bed (Anaes.)
47916	Ingrowing nail of toe, partial resection of nail, including phenolisation but not including excision of nail bed 	$130.50
	(Anaes.)
47918	Ingrowing toenail, radical excision of nailbed (Anaes.)	$357.20
47920	Bone growth stimulator, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$464.05
47921	Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)	$171.70
47924	Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of 	$57.75
	requiring incision and suture, not being a service to which item 47927 or 47930 applies - per bone (Anaes.)
47927	Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, in 	$216.35
	the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility - per bone (Anaes.)
47930	Plate, rod or nail and associated wires, pins or screws, 1 or more of, all of which were inserted for internal 	$405.25
	fixation purposes, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47924 or 47927 
	applies - per bone (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47933	Exostosis of small bone, excision of, including simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa (Anaes.)	$316.00
47936	Exostosis of large bone, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$386.90
47948	External fixation, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)	$243.80
47951	External fixation, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both	$183.15
	 (Anaes.)
47954	Tendon, repair of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
47957	Tendon, large, lengthening of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$440.75
	(Anaes.)
47960	Tenotomy, subcutaneous, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)	$202.65
47963	Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 	$333.15
	(Anaes.)
47966	Tendon or ligament transfer, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$666.30
	(Anaes.)
47969	Tenosynovectomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$405.25
47972	Tendon sheath, open operation for teno- vaginitis, not being a service to which another item in this Group 	$362.95
	applies (Anaes.)
47975	Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of 	$565.50
	muscle and deep tissue (Assist.) (Anaes.)
47978	Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of 	$345.75
	muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)
47981	Forearm, calf or interosseous muscle space of hand, decompression fasciotomy of, not being a service to 	$231.30
	which another item applies (Anaes.)
47982	Forage (Drill decompression), of neck or head of femur, or both (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$444.80
48200	Femur, bone graft to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48203	Femur, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,393.25
48206	Tibia, bone graft to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
48209	Tibia, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,107.05
48212	Humerus, bone graft to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
48215	Humerus, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,107.05
48218	Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
48221	Radius and ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48224	Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
48227	Radius or ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
48230	Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
48233	Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$934.20
48236	Scaphoid, bone graft to, for mal-union, including osteotomy, bone graft and internal fixation (Assist.) 	$1,220.40
	(Anaes.)
48239	Bone graft, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$678.80
48242	Bone graft, with internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$934.20
	(Anaes.)
48400	Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to 	$506.05
	which item 49848 or 49851 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48403	Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$792.25
48406	Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy 	$506.05
	of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48409	Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, 	$792.25
	with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48412	Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$963.95
48415	Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,220.40
48418	Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$963.95
48421	Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,220.40
48424	Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48427	Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,393.25
48500	Femur, epiphysiodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
48503	Tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
48506	Femur, tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$749.85
48509	Epiphysiodesis, staple arrest of hemiepiphysis (Anaes.)	$357.20
48512	Epiphysiolysis, operation to prevent closure of plate (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,369.20
48600	Spine, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility 	$143.10
	(Anaes.)
48603	Spine, manipulation of, under epidural anaesthesia, with or without steroid injection, where the manipulation 	$216.35
	and the administration of the epidural anaesthetic are performed by the same medical practitioner in the 
	operating theatre of a hospital or approved day- hospital facility, not being a service associated with a 
	service to which item 48600 or 50115 applies (Anaes.)
48606	Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for (without instrumentation) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,012.50
48609	Scoliosis or Kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using Harrington or other nonsegmental fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,518.55
48612	Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke, Luque, or similar) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$3,738.95
48613	Scoliosis or kyphosis, spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction using separate 	$4,110.35
	anterior and posterior approaches (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48615	Scoliosis, re-exploration for, involving adjustment or removal of instrumentation or simple bone grafting 	$678.80
	procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48618	Scoliosis, revision of failed scoliosis surgery, involving more than 1 of multiple osteotomy, fusion or 	$3,738.95
	instrumentation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48621	Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke, or similar) - not more 	$2,446.50
	than 4 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48624	Scoliosis, anterior correction of, with fusion and segmental fixation (Dwyer, Zielke or similar) - more than 4 	$3,017.70
	levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48627	Scoliosis, spinal fusion for, combined with segmental instrumentation (C D, Zielke or similar) down to and 	$3,880.85
	including pelvis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48630	Scoliosis, requiring anterior decompression of spinal cord with resection of vertebrae including bone graft 	$4,315.90
	and instrumentation in the presence of spinal cord involvement (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48632	Scoliosis, congenital, vertebral resection and fusion for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,381.20
48636	Percutaneous lumbar discectomy, 1 or more levels not being a service associated with intradiscal 	$1,238.70
	electrothermal annuloplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48639	Vertebral body, total or subtotal excision of, including bone grafting or other form of fixation (Assist.) 	$2,738.40
	(Anaes.)
48640	Vertebral body, disease of, excision and spinal fusion for, using segmental instrumentation, reconstruction 	$4,791.25
	utilising separate anterior and posterior approaches (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48642	Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies - 1 or 2 levels 	$1,220.40
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
48645	Spine, posterior, bone graft to, not being a service to which item 48648 or 48651 applies - more than 2 	$1,655.40
	levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48648	Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) - 1 or 2 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
48651	Spine, bone graft to, (postero-lateral fusion) - more than 2 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,303.40
48654	Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy, 1 level (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
48657	Spinal fusion (posterior interbody), with laminectomy, more than 1 level (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,226.65
48660	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
48663	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (where an assisting 	$1,238.70
	surgeon performs the approach) - principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48666	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - 1 level (where an assisting 	$749.85
	surgeon performs the approach) - assisting surgeon (Assist.) 
48669	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,226.65
48672	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (where an 	$1,666.85
	assisting surgeon performs the approach) - principal surgeon (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48675	Spinal fusion (anterior interbody) to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions - more than 1 level (where an 	$1,006.25
	assisting surgeon performs the approach) - assisting surgeon (Assist.) 
48678	Spine, simple internal fixation of, involving 1 or more of facetal screw, wire loop or similar, being a service 	$863.15
	associated with a service to which items 48642 to 48675 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48681	Spine, non-segmental internal fixation of (Harrington or similar), other than for scoliosis, being a service 	$1,440.10
	associated with a service to which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48684	Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to 	$1,440.10
	which any one of items 48642 to 48675 applies - 1 or 2 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48687	Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to 	$2,012.50
	which items 48642 to 48675 apply - 3 or 4 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48690	Spine, segmental internal fixation of, other than for scoliosis, being a service associated with a service to 	$2,303.40
	which items 48642 to 48675 apply - more than 4 levels (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48900	Shoulder, excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit from cuff or both (Assist.) 	$428.15
	(Anaes.)
48903	Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of coraco-acromial ligament and 	$863.15
	distal clavicle, or any combination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48906	Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including excision of coraco-acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit 	$863.15
	from cuff, or both - not being a service associated with a service to which item 48900 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
48909	Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision 	$1,149.35
	of coraco-acromial ligament and distal clavicle, or any combination, not being a service associated with a 
	service to which item 48903 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48912	Shoulder, arthrotomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
48915	Shoulder, hemi-arthroplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48918	Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty of, including any associated rotator cuff repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,303.40
48921	Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,375.45
48924	Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of, requiring bone graft to scapula or humerus, or both 	$2,732.70
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
48927	Shoulder prosthesis, removal of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$559.80
48930	Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for recurrent anterior or posterior dislocation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48933	Shoulder, stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability, anterior or posterior (or both) repair when 	$1,512.30
	performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48936	Shoulder, synovectomy of, as an independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
48939	Shoulder, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
48942	Shoulder, arthrodesis of, including removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (Assist.)	$2,154.55
	 (Anaes.)
48945	Shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other 	$416.70
	arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48948	Shoulder, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: removal of loose bodies; decompression of 	$934.20
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48951	Shoulder, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromioplasty - not being a service 	$1,369.20
	associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48954	Shoulder, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, including release of contracture when performed - not being a	$1,441.40
	 service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
48957	Shoulder, arthroscopic stabilisation of, for recurrent instability including labral repair or reattachment when 	$1,655.40
	performed - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
48960	Shoulder, reconstruction or repair of, including repair of rotator cuff by arthroscopic, arthroscopic assisted 	$1,440.10
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49100	Elbow, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture 	$506.05
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49103	Elbow, ligamentous stabilisation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
49106	Elbow, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,440.10
49109	Elbow, total synovectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
49112	Elbow, silastic or other replacement of radial head (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
49115	Elbow, total joint replacement of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,726.30
49118	Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$416.70
49121	Elbow, arthroscopic surgery involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect, removal of loose body; release of 	$934.20
	contracture or adhesions; chondroplasty; or osteoplasty - not being a service associated with any other 
	arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49200	Wrist, arthrodesis of, including bone graft, with or without internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (Assist.) 	$1,250.15
	(Anaes.)
49203	Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, including bone graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$934.20
49206	Wrist, proximal carpectomy of, including styloidectomy when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$863.15
49209	Wrist, total replacement arthroplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
49212	Wrist, arthrotomy of (Anaes.)	$357.20
49215	Wrist, reconstruction of, including repair of single or multiple ligaments or capsules, including associated 	$993.65
	arthrotomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49218	Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or both (including biopsy) - not 	$416.70
	being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49221	Wrist, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: drilling of defect; removal of loose body, release 	$934.20
	of adhesions; local synovectomy; or debridement of one area - not being a service associated with any 
	other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49224	Wrist, arthroscopic debridement of 2 or more distinct areas; or osteoplasty including excision of the distal 	$1,077.30
	ulna; or total synovectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49227	Wrist, arthroscopic pinning of osteochondral fragment or stabilisation procedure for ligamentous disruption - 	$1,077.30
	not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49300	Sacroiliac joint arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$792.25
49303	Hip, arthrotomy of, including lavage, drainage or biopsy when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$833.35
49306	Hip arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
49309	Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (Austin Moore or similar (non 	$1,149.35
	cement)) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49312	Hip, arthrectomy or excision arthroplasty of, including removal of prosthesis (cemented, porous coated or 	$1,440.10
	similar) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49315	Hip, arthroplasty of, unipolar or bipolar (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,291.30
49318	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including minor bone grafting (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,012.50
49319	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed - bilateral (Assist.) 	$3,519.10
	(Anaes.)
49321	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, including major bone grafting, including obtaining of graft (Assist.) 	$2,446.50
	(Anaes.)
49324	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure including removal of prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,875.80
49327	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to acetabulum, including 	$3,309.65
	obtaining of graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49330	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to femur, including 	$3,309.65
	obtaining of graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49333	Hip, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure requiring bone grafting to both acetabulum and 	$3,738.95
	femur, including obtaining of graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49336	Hip, treatment of a fracture of the femur where revision total hip replacement is required as part of the 	$357.20
	treatment of the fracture (not including intra-operative fracture), being a service associated with a service 
	to which items 49324 to 49333 apply (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49339	Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of proximal femur greater than 5 cm in	$4,244.90
	 length (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49342	Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of acetabulum (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$4,244.90
49345	Hip, revision total replacement of, requiring anatomic specific allograft of both femur and acetabulum 	$5,035.95
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49346	Hip, revision arthroplasty with replacement of acetabular liner or ceramic head, not requiring removal of 	$1,286.75
	femoral component or acetabular shell (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49360	Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
49363	Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,291.30
49366	Hip, arthroscopic surgery of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$926.10
49500	Knee, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of; capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or 	$576.95
	foreign body (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49503	Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, 	$749.85
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
49506	Knee, meniscectomy of, repair of collateral or cruciate ligament, patellectomy of, chondroplasty of, 	$1,131.00
	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 
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49509	Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
49512	Knee, arthrodesis of, with removal of prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,655.40
49515	Knee, removal of prosthesis, cemented or uncemented, including associated cement, as the first stage of a 	$1,291.30
	2 stage procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49517	Knee, hemiarthroplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,845.45
49518	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,012.50
49519	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, including associated minor grafting, if performed - bilateral (Assist.) 	$3,519.10
	(Anaes.)
49521	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur or tibia, including obtaining of 	$2,446.50
	graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49524	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, requiring major bone grafting to femur and tibia, including obtaining 	$2,875.80
	of graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49527	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal of prosthesis (Assist.) 	$2,446.50
	(Anaes.)
49530	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to femur or tibia, 	$3,017.70
	including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49533	Knee, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, requiring bone grafting to both femur and tibia, 	$3,452.75
	including obtaining of graft and including removal of prosthesis (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49534	Knee, patello-femoral joint of, total replacement arthroplasty as a primary procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$692.60
49536	Knee, repair or reconstruction of, for chronic instability (open or arthroscopic, or both) involving either 	$1,440.10
	cruciate or collateral ligaments, including notchplasty when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49539	Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty 	$1,440.10
	when performed and surgery to other internal derangements, not being a service to which another item in 
	this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49542	Knee, reconstructive surgery of cruciate ligaments (open or arthroscopic, or both), including notchplasty, 	$2,012.50
	meniscus repair, extracapsular procedure and debridement when performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49545	Knee, revision arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
49548	Knee, revision of patello-femoral stabilisation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,464.20
49551	Knee, revision of procedures to which item 49536, 49539 or 49542 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,042.30
49554	Knee, revision of total replacement of, by anatomic specific allograft of tibia or femur (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,875.80
49557	Knee, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy, simple trimming of meniscal margin or plica) - not being a 	$416.70
	service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49558	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: debridement, osteoplasty or chrondroplasty - not 	$415.50
	associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49559	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving chrondroplasty requiring multiple drilling or carbon fibre (or similar) 	$692.60
	implant; including any associated debridement or oestoplasty - not associated with any other arthroscopic 
	procedure of the knee region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49560	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral 	$934.20
	release - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
49561	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of; meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral 	$1,143.65
	release; where the procedure includes associated debridement, osteoplasty or chrondoplasty - not 
	associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49562	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscectomy, removal of loose body or lateral 	$1,246.65
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49563	Knee, arthroscopic surgery of, involving 1 or more of: meniscus repair; osteochondral graft; or chondral 	$1,369.20
	graft - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49564	Knee, patello-femoral stabilisation of, combined arthroscopic and open procedure, including lateral release, 	$1,448.70
	medial capsulorrhaphy and tendon transfer (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49566	Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,512.30
49569	Knee, mobilisation for post-traumatic stiffness, by multiple muscle or tendon release (quadricepsplasty) 	$1,147.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49700	Ankle, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$416.70
49703	Ankle, arthroscopic surgery of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$934.20
49706	Ankle, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of: lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture 	$506.05
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49709	Ankle, ligamentous stabilisation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,077.30
49712	Ankle, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
49715	Ankle, total joint replacement of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,726.30
49718	Ankle, Achilles' tendon or other major tendon, repair of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
49721	Ankle, Achilles' tendon rupture managed by non-operative treatment 	$357.20
49724	Ankle, Achilles' tendon, secondary repair or reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,006.25
49727	Ankle, Achilles' tendon, operation for lengthening (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$428.15
49800	Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, primary repair of (Anaes.)	$202.65
49803	Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, secondary repair of (Anaes.)	$256.40
49806	Foot, subcutaneous tenotomy of, 1 or more tendons (Anaes.)	$202.65
49809	Foot, open tenotomy of, with or without tenoplasty (Anaes.)	$333.15
49812	Foot, tendon or ligament transplantation of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 	$660.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
49815	Foot, triple arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,149.35
49818	Foot, excision of calcaneal spur (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$416.70
49821	Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - 	$660.60
	unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49824	Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - 	$1,155.10
	bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49827	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
49830	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,255.90
49833	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed	$792.25
	 - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49836	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal including internal fixation where performed	$1,369.20
	 - bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49837	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, 	$991.95
	including internal fixation where performed - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49838	Foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, 	$1,713.15
	including internal fixation where performed - bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
49839	Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$792.25
49842	Foot, correction of hallux rigidus or hallux valgus by prosthetic arthroplasty - bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,369.20
49845	Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso- phalangeal joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
49848	Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe (Anaes.)	$243.80
49851	Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe with internal fixation (Anaes.)	$316.00
49854	Foot, radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$576.95
49857	Foot, metatarso-phalangeal joint replacement (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$530.00
49860	Foot, synovectomy of metatarso- phalangeal joint, single joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$428.15
49863	Foot, synovectomy of metatarso- phalangeal joint, 2 or more joints (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.15
49866	Foot, neurectomy for plantar or digital neuritis (Morton's or Bett's syndrome) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$457.90
49878	Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, splint or manipulation - each 	$85.85
	attendance (Anaes.)
50100	Joint, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy), not being a service to which another item in this Group 	$416.70
	applies and not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50102	Joint, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$928.45
	(Anaes.)
50103	Joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$506.05
50104	Joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$476.25
50106	Joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, not 	$720.05
	being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50109	Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$720.05
50112	Cicatricial flexion or extension contraction of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and 	$576.95
	subcutaneous tissue, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50115	Joint or joints, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital 	$214.10
	facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
50118	Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$660.60
50121	Greater Trochanter, transplantation of ileopsoas tendon to (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,291.30
50124	Joint or other synovial cavity, aspiration of, or injection into, or both of these procedures; payable on not 	$41.75
	more than 25 occasions in any 12 month period (Anaes.)
50125	Joint or other synovial cavity, aspiration of, or injection into, or both of these procedures - where it can be 	$41.75
	demonstrated that a 26th or subsequent treatment (including any treatments to which item 50124 applies) is 
	indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes.)
50127	Joint or joints, arthroplasty of, by any technique not being a service to which another item applies (Assist.) 	$1,065.85
	(Anaes.)
50130	Joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$476.25
50200	Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, biopsy of (not including aftercare) 	$286.20
	(Anaes.)
50201	Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, involving neurovascular structures, 	$444.45
	open biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50203	Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour, lesional or marginal excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.80
50206	Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, 	$934.20
	allograft or cementation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50209	Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of: liquid nitrogen freezing, 	$1,149.35
	autograft, allograft or cementation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50212	Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with 	$2,095.20
	compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, without reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50215	Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with 	$2,732.70
	compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, with intercalary reconstruction (prosthesis, allograft or 
	autograft) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50218	Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint 	$3,553.45
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
50221	Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc 	$3,241.05
	resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50224	Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc 	$3,738.95
	resection of, with reconstruction by prosthesis, allograft or autograft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50227	Malignant bone tumour, enbloc resection of, with massive anatomic specific allograft or autograft, with or 	$4,244.90
	without prosthetic replacement (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50230	Benign tumour, resection of, requiring anatomic specific allograft, with or without internal fixation (Assist.) 	$2,154.55
	(Anaes.)
50233	Malignant tumour, amputation for, hemipelvectomy or interscapulo-thoracic (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,875.80
50236	Malignant tumour, amputation for, hip disarticulation, shoulder disarticulation or proximal third femur (Assist.) 	$2,154.55
	(Anaes.)
50239	Malignant tumour, amputation for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) 	$1,440.10
	(Anaes.)
50300	Joint deformity, slow correction of, using ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances -	$1,658.80
	 payable only once in any 12 month period (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50303	Limb lengthening, 5cm or less, by gradual distraction, with application of an external fixator or intra-	$2,267.85
	medullary device, in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day- hospital facility, - payable only once
	 per limb in any 12 month period (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50306	Limb lengthening, where the lengthening is bipolar, or bone transport is performed or where the fixator is 	$3,538.60
	extended to correct an adjacent joint deformity, or where the lengthening is greater than 5cm (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
50309	Ring fixator or similar device, adjustment of, with or without insertion or removal of fixation pins, performed 	$436.20
	under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, not being a
	 service to which item 50303 or 50306 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50312	Ankle, synovectomy of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,001.70
50315	Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$991.40
50318	Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$991.40
50321	Talipes equinovarus, combined postero- medial release of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,330.30
50324	Talipes equinovarus, combined postero- medial release of, revision procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,977.10
50327	Talipes equinovarus, bilateral procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,315.90
50330	Talipes equinovarus, or talus, vertical congenital - post operative manipulation and change of plaster, 	$328.60
	performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility, 
	not being a service to which item 50315, 50318, 50321, 50324 or 50327 applies (Anaes.)
50333	Tarsal coalition, excision of, with interposition of muscle, fat graft or similar graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$883.85
50336	Talus, vertical, congenital, combined anterior and posterior reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,319.90
50339	Foot and ankle, tibialis anterior tendon (split or whole) transfer to lateral column (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$802.55
50342	Foot and ankle, tibialis or tibialis posterior tendon transfer, through the interosseous membrane to anterior or 	$931.85
	posterior aspect of foot (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50345	Hyperextension deformity of toe, release incorporating V-Y plasty of skin, lengthening of extensor tendons 	$495.65
	and release of capsule contracture (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50348	Knee, deformity of, post-operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general 	$328.60
	anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
50349	Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)	$440.65
50351	Hip, developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$2,197.85
50352	Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast - each 	$85.85
	attendance (Anaes.)
50353	Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding aftercare) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$538.05
50354	Tibia, pseudarthrosis of, congenital, resection and internal fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,879.80
50357	Knee, leg or thigh, rectus femoris tendon transfer or medial or lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Assist.) 	$802.55
	(Anaes.)
50360	Knee, leg or thigh, combined medial and lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$931.85
50363	Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, unilateral 	$716.65
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
50366	Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, bilateral (Assist.)	$1,250.15
	 (Anaes.)
50369	Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and 	$931.85
	release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50372	Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and 	$1,637.05
	release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50375	Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or 	$716.65
	without division of the obturator nerve, unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50378	Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or 	$1,250.15
	without division of the obturator nerve, bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50381	Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or	$931.85
	 without division of the joint capsule, unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50384	Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or	$1,637.05
	 without division of the joint capsule, bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50387	Hip, iliopsoas tendon transfer to greater trochanter, or transfer of abdominal musculature to greater 	$931.85
	trochanter, or transfer or adductors to ischium (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50390	Perthes, cerebral palsy, or other neuromuscular conditions, affecting hips or knees, application of cast 	$328.60
	under general anaesthesia, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-hospital facility 
	(Anaes.)
50393	Pelvis, bone graft or shelf procedures for acetabular dysplasia (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,212.30
50394	Acetabular dysplasia, treatment of, by multiple peri-acetabular osteotomy, including internal fixation where 	$3,821.70
	performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50396	Hand, congenital abnormalities or duplication of digits, amputation or splitting of phalanx or phalanges, with 	$667.40
	ligament or joint reconstruction (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50399	Forearm, radial aplasia or dysplasia (radial club hand), centralisation or radialisation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,319.90
50402	Torticollis, bipolar release of sternocleidomastoid muscle and associated soft tissue (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$609.10
50405	Elbow, flexorplasty, or tendon transfer to restore elbow function (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$824.25
50408	Shoulder, congenital or developmental dislocation, open reduction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,432.15
50411	Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the femur by resection of the distal femur and 	$1,879.80
	proximal tibia followed by knee fusion (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50414	Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the femur by resection of the distal femur and 	$2,531.15
	proximal tibia followed by knee fusion and rotationplasty (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50417	Lower limb deficiency, treatment of congenital deficiency of the tibia by reconstruction of the knee, involving	$1,879.80
	 transfer of fibula or tibia, and repair of quadriceps mechanism (Assist.) (Anaes.)
50420	Patella, congenital dislocation of, reconstruction of the quadriceps (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,551.20
50423	Tibia, fibula or both, congenital deficiency of, transfer of the fibula to tibia, with internal fixation (Assist.) 	$1,432.15
	(Anaes.)
50426	Diaphyseal aclasia, removal of lesion or lesions from bone - 1 approach (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$667.40
	Radiofrequency ablation
50950	Nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, destruction of, by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, including 	$1,079.75
	any associated imaging services, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30419 or 
	50952 applies (Anaes.)
50952	Nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, destruction of, by open or laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, 	$1,079.75
	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.)
	Group T9  - Assistance of operations
51300	Assistance at any operation identified by the word "Assist." for which the fee does not exceed $737.75 or 	$114.05
	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 $737.75
51303	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 	DF
	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 exceeds $737.75 or at a 
	series of operations identified by the word ‘Assist’ for which the aggregate fee exceeds $737.75.
	
	Derived fee: One fifth of the established fee for the operation or combination of operations.
51306	Assistance at a delivery involving Caesarean section 
	N/A
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 	N/A
	
	one fifth of the established fee for the operation or combination of operations (the fee for item 16520 being 
	the Schedule fee for the Caesarean section component in the calculation of the established fee) 
51312	Assistance at any interventional obstetric procedure covered by items 16606, 16609, 16612, 16615, 16627 
	and 16633 	N/A
	
	one fifth of the established fee for the procedure or combination of procedures 
51315	Assistance at cataract and intraocular lens surgery covered by item 42698,42701, 42702, 42704 or 42707, 	$282.80
	when performed in association with services covered by item 42551 to 42569, 42653, 42656, 42746, 
	42749, 42752, 42776 or 42779 
51318	Assistance at cataract and intraocular lens surgery where patient has: - total loss of vision, including no 	$187.20
	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 
	Group O1  - Consultations
51700	Professional attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) by 	$110.25
	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 
51703	Professional attendance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 	$55.35
	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 
	Group O2  - Assistance of operations
51800	Assistance by an approved dental practitioner in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery at any 	$114.05
	operation identified by the word Assist. for which the fee does not exceed $737.75 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 $737.75
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 $737.75 or at a series of combination of	DF
	 operations identified by the word “Assist” where the aggregate fee exceeds $737.75.
	
	Derived fee: One fifth of the established fee for the operation or combination of operations.
	Group O3  - General Surgery
51900	Wound of soft tissue in the oral and maxillofacial region, deep or extensively contaminated, debridement of, 	$420.25
	under general anaesthesia or regional or field nerve block, including suturing of that wound when 
	performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)
51902	Wounds, of the oral and maxillofacial region, dressing of, under general anaesthesia, with or without 	$95.25
	removal of sutures, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9
	 applies (Anaes.)
51904	Lipectomy - in the oral and maxillofacial region - wedge excision of skin or fat - 1 excision (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$586.40
51906	Lipectomy - in the oral and maxillofacial region - wedge excision of skin or fat - 2 or more excisions (Assist.)	$891.90
	 (Anaes.)
52000	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not 	$106.35
	more than 7 cm long), superficial (Anaes.)
52003	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, small (not 	$151.45
	more than 7 cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)
52006	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large 	$151.45
	(more than 7 cm long), superficial (Anaes.)
52009	Skin and subcutaneous tissue or mucous membrane, repair of recent wound of, on face or neck, large 	$239.35
	(more than 7 cm long), involving deeper tissue (Anaes.)
52010	Full thickness laceration of ear, eyelid, nose or lip, repair of, with accurate apposition of each layer of tissue	$327.40
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52012	Superficial foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, as an independent procedure 	$30.20
	(Anaes.)
52015	Subcutaneous foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, requiring incision and suture, as 	$141.65
	an independent procedure (Anaes.)
52018	Foreign body in muscle, tendon or other deep tissue, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, as an 	$356.70
	independent procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52021	Aspiration biopsy of 1 or more jaw cysts as an independent procedure to obtain material for diagnostic 	$38.00
	purposes and not being a service associated with an operative procedure on the same day (Anaes.)
52024	Biopsy of skin or mucous membrane, in the oral and maxillofacial region, as an independent procedure 	$67.30
	(Anaes.)
52025	Lymph node of neck, biopsy of (Anaes.)	$237.05
52027	Biopsy of lymph gland, muscle or other deep tissue or organ, in the oral and maxillofacial region, as an 	$193.05
	independent procedure and not being a service to which item 52025 applies (Anaes.)
52030	Sinus, in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of, involving superficial tissue only (Anaes.)	$115.95
52033	Sinus, in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)	$237.05
52034	Premalignant lesions of the oral mucous, treatment by cryotherapy, diathermy or carbon dioxide laser 	$55.35
52035	Endoscopic laser therapy for neoplasia and benign vascular lesions of the oral cavity (Anaes.)	$613.75
52036	Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the 	$163.65
	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.)
52039	Tumours, cysts, ulcers or scars (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), 	$420.25
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52042	Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the 	$222.40
	oral and maxillofacial region, more than 3 cm in diameter, removal from cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue or
	 from mucous membrane (Anaes.)
52045	Tumour, cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been established by 	$317.70
	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.)
52048	Tumour or deep cyst (other than a cyst associated with a tooth or tooth fragment unless it has been 	$478.90
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52051	Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and 	$647.55
	connective tissue), extensive excision of, without skin or mucosal graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52054	Tumour, in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, from soft tissue (including muscle, fascia and 	$757.60
	connective tissue), extensive excision of, with skin or mucosal graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52055	Haematoma, small abscess or cellulitis in the oral and maxillofacial region, not requiring admission to a 	$35.20
	hospital or day- hospital facility, incision with drainage of (excluding after care) 
52056	Haematoma in the oral and maxillofacial region, aspiration of (Anaes.)	$35.20
52057	Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, 	$210.10
	requiring admission to a hospital or day-hospital facility, incision with drainage of (excluding aftercare) 
	(Anaes.)
52058	Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region, using interventional imaging 	$306.35
	techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.)
52059	Abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging 	$345.05
	techniques - but not including imaging (Anaes.)
52060	Muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of (Anaes.)	$244.10
52061	Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound 	$288.25
	(Anaes.)
52062	Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external 	$381.20
	wound (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52063	Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another 	$459.40
	item in Groups o3 to o9 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52064	Bone cyst in the oral and maxillofacial region, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)	$218.45
52066	Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$574.20
52069	Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.)	$256.00
52072	Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.)	$75.80
52073	Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.)	$193.05
52075	Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures 	$193.05
	(Anaes.)
52078	Tongue, partial excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$381.20
52081	Tongue tie, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes.)	$59.95
52084	Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, division or excision of frenulum, in a person aged not 	$154.00
	less than 2 years (Anaes.)
52087	Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.)	$263.95
52090	Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis - 1 bone or in 	$459.40
	combination with adjoining bones (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52092	Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$598.80
52094	Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones in the oral and maxillofacial region referred to 	$757.50
	in item 52092 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52095	Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$490.90
52096	Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure 	$145.55
	(Anaes.)
52097	External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital or 	$206.40
	approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
52098	External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving 	$242.75
	internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.)
52099	Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or 	$182.10
	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.)
52102	Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or 	$182.10
	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.)
52105	Plate, 1 or more of, and associated screw and wire which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into 	$339.85
	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 (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
52106	Arch bars, 1 or more, which were inserted for dental fixation purposes to the maxilla or mandible, removal 	$140.40
	of, requiring general anaesthesia where undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-
	hospital facility (Anaes.)
52108	Lip, full thickness wedge excision of, with repair by direct sutures (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$420.25
52111	Vermilionectomy (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$420.25
52114	Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$757.60
52117	Mandible, including lower border, or maxilla, sub-total resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$901.70
52120	Mandible, hemimandiblectomy of, including condylectomy where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,062.90
52122	Mandible, hemi-mandibular reconstruction of, or maxilla reconstruction of, with bone graft, plate, tray or 	$1,066.35
	alloplast, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52123 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52123	Mandible, total resection of both sides, including condylectomies where performed (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,207.35
52126	Maxilla, total resection of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,160.70
52129	Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,553.85
52130	Bone graft in the oral and maxillofacial region, not being a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 	$570.40
	applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52131	Bone graft with internal fixation, in the oral and maxillofacial region, not being a service to which another 	$788.85
	item in Groups o3 to o9 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52132	Tracheostomy (Anaes.)	$307.95
52133	Cricothyrostomy by direct stab or Seldinger technique, using Minitrach or similar device (Anaes.)	$117.35
52135	Post-operative or post-nasal haemorrhage, or both, control of, where undertaken in the operating theatre of 	$186.15
	a hospital or approved day-hospital facility (Anaes.)
52138	Maxillary artery, ligation of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$574.20
52141	Facial, mandibular or lingual artery or vein or artery and vein, ligation of, not being a service to which item 	$571.90
	52138 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52144	Foreign body, in the oral and maxillofacial region, deep, removal of using interventional imaging techniques 	$533.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52147	Duct of major salivary gland, transposition of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$503.10
52148	Parotid duct, repair of, using micro- surgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$889.25
52158	Submandibular ducts, relocation of, for surgical control of drooling (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,431.80
52180	Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, 	$242.75
	biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.)
52182	Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of	$534.05
	 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52184	Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of: 	$788.85
	liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52186	Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or 	$971.00
	more of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Group O4  - Plastic and reconstructive
52300	Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with skin or 	$366.55
	mucosa (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52303	Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, with buccal 	$523.30
	pad of fat (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52306	Single-stage local flap, in the oral and maxillofacial region, where indicated, repair to 1 defect, using 	$776.70
	temporalis muscle (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52309	Free grafting (mucosa or split skin) of a granulating area in the oral and maxillofacial region, (Anaes.)	$263.95
52312	Free grafting (mucosa, split skin or connective tissue) to 1 defect in the oral and maxillofacial region, 	$366.55
	including elective dissection (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52315	Free grafting, full thickness, to 1 defect (mucosa or skin) in the oral and maxillofacial region (Assist.) 	$610.75
	(Anaes.)
52318	Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, being a service associated with a service to which another 	$182.10
	item in Groups O3 to O9 applies - Autogenous - small quantity (Anaes.)
52319	Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, being a service associated with a service to which another 	$303.05
	item in Groups O3 to O9 applies - Autogenous - large quantity (Anaes.)
52321	Foreign implant (non-biological), insertion of in the oral and maxillofacial region, for contour reconstruction of	$610.75
	 pathological deformity, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52624 applies (Assist.) 
	(Anaes.)
52324	Direct flap repair, using tongue, first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$610.75
52327	Direct flap repair, using tongue, second stage (Anaes.)	$303.05
52330	Palatal defect (oro-nasal fistula), plastic closure of, including services to which item 52300, 52303, 52306 or	$1,008.05
	 52324 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52333	Cleft palate, primary repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,008.05
52336	Cleft palate, secondary repair, closure of fistula using local flaps (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$630.05
52337	Alveolar cleft (congenital) unilateral, grafting of, including plastic closure of associated oro-nasal fistulae 	$1,378.20
	and ridge augmentation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52339	Cleft palate, secondary repair, lengthening procedure (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$717.55
52342	Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels 	$1,246.35
	and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52345	Mandible or maxilla, unilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels 	$1,405.55
	and bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or 
	any combination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52348	Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and 	$1,588.30
	bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52351	Mandible or maxilla, bilateral osteotomy of osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and 	$1,783.65
	bone grafts taken from the same site and stabilisation with fixation by wires, screws, plates or pins, or any 
	combination (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52354	Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, 	$1,808.25
	including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52357	Mandible or maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures on the 1 jaw, 	$2,035.85
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52360	Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw including 	$2,076.85
	transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52363	Mandible and maxilla, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including 	$2,336.35
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52366	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,284.70
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52369	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,568.80
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52372	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,492.60
	 of each jaw, including genioplasty when performed and transposition of nerves and vessels and bone 
	grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52375	Mandible and maxilla, complex bilateral osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 3 or more such procedures	$2,791.95
	 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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52378	Genioplasty including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site 	$965.15
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52379	Face, contour reconstruction of 1 region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,648.00
52380	Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort II, Modified Le Fort III (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort III (Malar-Maxillary), Le 	$2,808.70
	Fort III involving 3 or more osteotomies of the midface including transposition of nerves and vessels and 
	bone grafts taken from the same site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52382	Midfacial osteotomies - Le Fort ii, Modified Le Fort iii (Nasomalar), Modified Le Fort iii (Malar- Maxillary), Le 	$3,366.65
	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 (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52420	Mandible, fixation by intermaxillary wiring, excluding wiring for obesity 	$310.85
52424	Dermis, dermofat or fascia graft (excluding transfer of fat by injection) in the oral and maxillofacial region 	$610.55
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52430	Microvascular repair of the oral and maxillofacial region using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of 	$1,405.55
	continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52440	Cleft lip, unilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$697.90
52442	Cleft lip, unilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$872.60
52444	Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, without anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$969.35
52446	Cleft lip, bilateral - primary repair, 1 stage, with anterior palate repair (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,144.00
52450	Cleft lip, partial revision, including minor flap revision alignment and adjustment, including revision of minor 	$387.75
	whistle deformity if performed (Anaes.)
52452	Cleft lip, total revision, including major flap revision, muscle reconstruction and revision of major whistle 	$630.05
	deformity (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52456	Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), first stage (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$1,066.35
52458	Cleft lip reconstruction using full thickness flap (Abbe or similar), second stage (Anaes.)	$387.75
52460	Velo-pharyngeal incompetence, pharyngeal flap for, or pharyngoplasty for (Anaes.)	$1,008.05
52480	Composite graft (Chondro-cutaneous or chondro-mucosal) to nose, ear or eyelid (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$647.55
52482	Macrocheilia or macroglossia, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$622.95
52484	Macrostomia, operation for (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$741.70
	Group O5  - Preprosthetic
52600	Mandibular or palatal exostosis, excision of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$436.15
52603	Mylohyoid ridge, reduction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$416.90
52606	Maxillary tuberosity, reduction of (Anaes.)	$318.00
52609	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - less than 5 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$416.90
52612	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - 5 to 20 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$523.30
52615	Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, removal of - more than 20 lesions (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$649.55
52618	Vestibuloplasty, submucosal or open, including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal graft when 	$756.00
	performed - unilateral or bilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52621	Floor of mouth lowering (Obwegeser or similar procedure), including excision of muscle and skin or mucosal	$756.00
	 graft when performed - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52624	Alveolar ridge augmentation with bone or alloplast or both - unilateral (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$610.65
52626	Alveolar ridge augmentation - unilateral, insertion of tissue expanding device into maxillary or mandibular 	$374.45
	alveolar ridge region for (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52627	Osseo-integration procedure - in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, extra oral implantation of 	$649.55
	titanium fixture (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52630	Osseo-integration procedure - in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, fixation of transcutaneous 	$240.40
	abutment (Anaes.)
52633	Osseo-integration procedure - intra- oral implantation of titanium fixture to facilitate restoration of the 	$649.55
	dentition following resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)
52636	Osseo-integration procedure - fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures placed following resection of 	$240.40
	part of the maxilla or mandible for benign or malignant tumours (Anaes.)
	Group O6  - Neurosurgical
52800	Neurolysis by open operation, in the oral and maxillofacial region, without transposition, not being a service 	$356.70
	associated with a service to which item 52803 applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52803	Nerve trunk, internal (interfascicular), in the oral and maxillofacial region, neurolysis of, using microsurgical 	$513.75
	techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52806	Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from superficial peripheral nerve in the oral and maxillofacial 	$356.70
	region (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52809	Neurectomy, neurotomy or removal of tumour from deep peripheral nerve in the oral and maxillofacial region 	$610.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52812	Nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) 	$872.60
	(Anaes.)
52815	Nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques 	$920.80
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52818	Nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, transposition of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$610.75
52821	Nerve graft to nerve trunk, in the oral and maxillofacial region (cable graft) including harvesting of nerve 	$1,327.95
	graft using microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
52824	Peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, cryosurgery of, for pain relief (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$571.90
52826	Injection of primary branch of trigeminal nerve with alcohol, cortisone, phenol, or similar substance (Anaes.)	$306.35
52828	Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, primary repair of, using microsurgical techniques 	$455.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52830	Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, secondary repair of, using microsurgical techniques 	$600.85
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
52832	Cutaneous nerve, in the oral and maxillofacial region, nerve graft to, using microsurgical techniques 	$824.05
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Group O7  - Ear, nose and throat
53000	Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of (Anaes.)	$41.85
53003	Maxillary antrum, proof puncture and lavage of, under general anaesthesia (requiring admission to hospital) 	$118.60
	not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups o3 to o9 applies (Anaes.)
53004	Maxillary antrum, lavage of - each attendance at which the procedure is performed, including any 	$43.25
	associated consultation (Anaes.)
53006	Antrostomy (radical) (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$671.95
53009	Antrum, intranasal operation on, or removal of foreign body from (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$381.20
53012	Antrum, drainage of, through tooth socket (Anaes.)	$151.45
53015	Oro-antral fistula, plastic closure of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$757.60
53016	Nasal septum, septoplasty, submucous resection or closure of septal perforation (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$622.95
53017	Nasal septum, reconstruction of (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$777.30
53019	Maxillary sinus, bone graft to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift 	$748.80
	procedure), (unilateral) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53052	Post-nasal space, direct examination of, with or without biopsy (Anaes.)	$158.25
53054	Nasendoscopy or sinoscopy or fibreoptic examination of nasopharynx one or more of these procedures 	$158.20
	(Anaes.)
53056	Examination of nasal cavity or post- nasal space, or nasal cavity and post-nasal space, under general 	$92.75
	anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies 
	(Anaes.)
53058	Nasal haemorrhage, posterior, arrest of, with posterior nasal packing with or without cauterisation and with 	$158.20
	or without anterior pack (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
53060	Cauterisation (other than by chemical means) or cauterisation by chemical means when performed under 	$129.55
	general anaesthesia or diathermy of septum, 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.)
53062	Post surgical nasal haemorrhage, arrest of during an episode of epistaxis by cauterisation or nasal cavity 	$115.95
	packing or both (Anaes.)
53064	Cryotherapy to nose in the treatment of nasal haemorrhage (Anaes.)	$210.10
53068	Turbinectomy or turbinectomies, partial or total, unilateral (Anaes.)	$173.85
53070	Turbinates, submucous resection of, unilateral (Anaes.)	$229.50
	Group O8  - Temporomandibular Joint
53200	Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, not requiring open reduction (Anaes.)	$91.10
53203	Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.)	$153.15
53206	Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital or approved day-	$184.25
	hospital facility, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Groups O3 to O9 
	applies (Anaes.)
53209	Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of (Obwegeser technique) (Assist.) 	$2,125.85
	(Anaes.)
53212	Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of 	$1,148.45
	graft material (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53215	Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any 	$526.75
	other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53218	Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions - 	$842.80
	1 or more of such procedures (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53220	Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 	$424.85
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
53221	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) 	$1,124.55
	(Anaes.)
53224	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without 	$1,246.55
	microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53225	Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint 	$374.45
	space(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53226	Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 	$402.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
53227	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, 	$1,531.70
	including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53230	Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, 	$1,725.45
	with or without microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53233	Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 53224, 53226, 53227 and 53230 	$1,938.85
	apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without 
	microsurgical techniques (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53236	Temporomandibular joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or 	$606.75
	internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53239	Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies 	$606.75
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
53242	Temporomandibular joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures 	$402.60
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
	Group O9  - Treatment of fractures
53400	Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 	$166.55
53403	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting 	$203.40
53406	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external 	$524.20
	fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53409	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external 	$524.20
	fixation (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53410	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction 	$110.45
53411	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction, by temporal, intra-oral or other 	$307.95
	approach (Anaes.)
53412	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external 	$505.45
	fixation at 1 site (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53413	Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external 	$617.70
	fixation or both at 2 sites (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53414	Zygomatic bone, treatment of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both 	$711.25
	at 3 sites (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53415	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$561.70
53416	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$561.70
53418	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$730.00
	(Anaes.)
53419	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) 	$730.00
	(Assist.) (Anaes.)
53422	Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$926.55
	(Anaes.)
53423	Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Assist.) 	$926.55
	(Anaes.)
53424	Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open 	$795.00
	reduction not involving plate(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53425	Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open 	$795.00
	reduction not involving plate(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53427	Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open 	$1,085.80
	reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53429	Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open 	$1,085.80
	reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53439	Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.)	$307.95
53453	Orbital cavity, reconstruction of a wall or floor with or without foreign implant (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$622.95
53455	Orbital cavity, bone or cartilage graft to orbital wall or floor including reduction of prolapsed or entrapped 	$731.80
	orbital contents (Assist.) (Anaes.)
53458	Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 53459 or 53460 applies 	$55.45
53459	Nasal bones, treatment of fracture of, by reduction (Anaes.)	$303.55
53460	Nasal bones, treatment of fractures of, by open reduction involving osteotomies (Assist.) (Anaes.)	$619.15
	Group O10 - Diagnostic procedures and investigations
53600	Skin sensitivity testing for allergens to anaesthetics and materials used in oms surgery, using 1 to 20 	$50.15
	allergens 
	Group O11 - Regional or field nerve blocks
53700	(Note. Where an anaesthetic combines a regional nerve block with a general anaesthetic for an operative 	$160.90
	procedure, benefits will be paid only under the anaesthetic item relevant to the operation. The items in this 
	Group are to be used in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and are not to be used for dental 
	procedures (eg. restorative dentistry or dental extraction.)) trigeminal nerve, primary division of, injection of 
	an anaesthetic agent 
53702	Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch of, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$80.55
53704	Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent 	$48.50
53706	Nerve branch in the oral and maxillofacial region, destruction by a neurolytic agent, not being a service to 	$160.90
	which any other item in this Group applies 
	Group I1  - Ultrasound
	General
55028	Head, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic 	$217.85
	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) 
55029	Head, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service 	$58.95
	associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 
55030	Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for 	$217.85
	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) 
55031	Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a 	$58.95
	service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 
55032	Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical 	$217.85
	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) 
55033	Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical 	$58.95
	practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this 
	Group applies (NR) 
55036	Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken but not being a service 	$217.85
	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 55038, 55044 or 55731 on the same patient within 24 hours (R) 
55037	Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken but not being a service 	$58.95
	associated with the service described in item 55600 or item 55603, 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) 
55038	Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of but not being a service associated with the service described in item 	$217.85
	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; 
	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 55036, 55044 or 55731 on the same 
	patient within 24 hours (R) 
55039	Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, but not being a service associated with the service described in item 	$58.95
	55600 or item 55603, 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) 
55044	Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, but not being a service associated with the 	$217.85
	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) 
55045	Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, but not being a service associated with the 	$58.95
	service described in item 55600 or item 55603, 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) 
55048	Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic 	$217.85
	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) 
55049	Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service 	$58.95
	associated with a service to which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR) 
55054	Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional 	$176.90
	techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Group applies (R) 
55070	Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the 	$173.65
	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) 
55073	Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and 	$49.60
	(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies 
	(NR) 
55076	Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (b) the 	$217.85
	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) 
55079	Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and 	$55.10
	(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in subgroup 2 or 3 of this group applies 
	(NR) 
55084	Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is referred by a 	$143.10
	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, 55603, 55036, 55038, 55044, 55731 or 11917 on the same date of service (r) 
55085	Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a 	$49.60
	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, 55603, 55037, 55039, 55045, 55733 or 11917 on 
	the same date of service (nr) 
	Cardiac
55113	M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic 	$442.20
	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 (with the 
	exception of items 55118 and 55130), applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, 
	or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain (r) 
55114	M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic 	$442.20
	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 (with the 
	exception of items 55118 and 55130), applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, 
	or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain (r) 
55115	M-mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic 	$386.05
	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 (with the 
	exception of items 55118 and 55130), applies, for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart
	 disease (r) 
55116	Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two- dimensional 	$442.20
	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 (with the exception of items 55118 and 55130). Recordings must be made on digital media with 
	equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen (r) 
55117	Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712, with two-dimensional 	$442.20
	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 item 
	55054) or 3, or another item in this subgroup, applies (with the exception of items 55118 and 55130). 
	recordings must be made on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak 
	images on the same screen (r) 
55118	Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least two levels, and in more than 	$437.25
	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 item in Subgroups 1 (with the exception of item 55054) 
	or 3, applies (r) (Anaes.)
55130	Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler 	$270.30
	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 item 55135 (r) (Anaes.)
55135	Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler 	$562.20
	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 item 55130 (r) (Anaes.)
	Vascular
55238	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements	$298.05
	 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 - (R) 
55244	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements	$298.05
	 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) 
55246	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements	$298.05
	 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 - (R) 
55248	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements	$298.05
	 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 - (R) 
55252	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements 	$298.05
	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 - (R) 
55274	Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements 	$298.05
	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 - (R) 
55276	duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$298.05
	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 item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 
55278	Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$293.75
	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 item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (r) 
55280	Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$298.05
	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 - (R) 
55282	Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$246.85
	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 item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies - (R) 
55284	Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$246.85
	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 - (R) 
55292	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements 	$298.05
	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 item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (r) 
55294	Duplex scanning, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$298.05
	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 item 55054), 3 or 4 of this Group applies - including any associated skin marking (r) 
55296	Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow spectral 	$172.45
	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 item 
	55054), 3 or 4 of this Group applies - including any associated skin marking (r) 
	Urological
55600	Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a) personally by a 	$158.85
	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)
55603	PROSTATE, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed: (a)personally by a 	$158.85
	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) 
	Obstetric and gynaecological
55700	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all 	$104.40
	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. 
55703	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all 	$55.65
	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. 
55704	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$111.30
	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. 
55705	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$55.65
	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. 
55706	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$159.00
	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 (R) 
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 	N/A
	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)
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 	N/A
	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) 
55709	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$65.95
	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 (NR) 
55712	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$182.85
	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 or 55709 applies (r)
55715	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$63.60
	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) 
55718	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$159.00
	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; 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) 
55721	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$182.85
	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 Obstericians 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) 
55723	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$60.40
	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) 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) 
55725	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$63.60
	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)
55728	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$159.00
	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 Obstericians 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) 
55729	Duplex scanning involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by 	$43.35
	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) 
55731	Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is reffered by a medical 	$217.85
	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 55036 or 55038 on the 
	same patient within 24 hours (R) 
55733	Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where: (a) the patient is not referred by a 	$55.65
	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) 
55736	Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all 	$244.55
	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) 
55739	Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all 	$90.65
	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) 
55759	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$238.50
	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, 55715 or 55762 during the 
	same pregnancy (r) 
55762	pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$95.40
	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, 55715 or 55759 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) 
55764	pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$254.40
	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 
	Obstericians 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) 
55766	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$103.35
	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)
55768	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$238.50
	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)
55770	pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$95.40
	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) 
55772	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$254.40
	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) 
55774	Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, 	$103.35
	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) 
	Musculoskeletal
55800	Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service 	$217.85
	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)
55802	Hand or wrist, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service 	$58.95
	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) 
55804	Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a 	$217.85
	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) 
55806	Forearm or elbow, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a 	$58.95
	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) 
55808	Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item 	$217.85
	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) 
55810	Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item 	$73.35
	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) 
55812	Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with 	$217.85
	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) 
55814	Chest or abdominal wall, 1 or more areas, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with 	$58.95
	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) 
55816	Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to 	$217.85
	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) 
55818	Hip or groin, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to 	$58.95
	which an item in subgroups 2 or 3 of this group applies: and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical 
	practitioner (nr) 
55820	Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not 	$158.85
	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) 
55822	Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not 	$55.10
	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) 
55824	Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where:(a) the service is not associated with a service 	$217.85
	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) 
55826	Buttock or thigh, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service	$65.00
	 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) 
55828	Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item 	$217.85
	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) 
55830	Note: Benefits are only payable when referred based on the clinical indicators outlined in the item 	$58.95
	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) 
55832	Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to 	$217.85
	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) 
55834	Lower leg, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a service to 	$58.95
	which an item in Subgroups 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and (b) the patient is not referred by a medical 
	practitioner (nr) 
55836	Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the services is not associated with a 	$217.85
	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) 
55838	Ankle or hind foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a 	$58.95
	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) 
55840	Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a 	$217.85
	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) 
55842	Mid foot or fore foot, 1 or both sides, ultrasound scan of, where: (a) the service is not associated with a 	$94.55
	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) 
55844	Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the 	$128.70
	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) 
55846	Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the 	$55.10
	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) 
55848	Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional 	$217.85
	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) 
55850	Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional 	$300.85
	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) 
55852	Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, where: a) the patient	$158.85
	 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) 
55854	Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, Ultrasound scan of, where: a) the 	$55.10
	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) 
	Group I2  - Computed tomography 
56001	computed tomography - scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which 	$272.40
	item 57001 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56007	computed tomography - scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain 	$425.80
	prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (r)
	 (k) (Anaes.) 
56010	Computed tomography - scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or 	$868.55
	without brain scan when undertaken (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56013	Computed tomography - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without 	$868.55
	brain scan when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56016	Computed tomography - scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with 	$857.05
	or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56022	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast 	$488.00
	medium (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56028	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium 	$715.15
	and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, 
	when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56030	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without 	$729.30
	intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56036	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with 	$911.65
	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.) 
56041	Computed tomography - scan of brain wihtout intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which 	$135.90
	item 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56047	Computed tomography - scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain 	$212.90
	prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57047 applies 
	(R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56050	Computed tomography - scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or 	$433.95
	without brain scan when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56053	Computed tomography - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without 	$433.95
	brain scan when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56056	Computed tomography - scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with 	$428.55
	or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56062	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast 	$244.00
	medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56068	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium 	$357.55
	and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both prior to intravenous contrast injection, 
	when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56070	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without 	$364.65
	intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56076	Computed tomography - scan of facial bones, paranasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with 	$455.80
	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.) 
56101	Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and 	$698.20
	salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a 
	service to which item 56801 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56107	Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and 	$800.30
	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.) 
56141	Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and 	$348.85
	salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a 
	service to which item 56841 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56147	Computed tomography - scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and 	$400.15
	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.) 
56219	Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the 	$488.00
	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.) 
56220	Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once 	$420.30
	only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56221	Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium payable once 	$420.30
	only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56223	Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable 	$420.30
	once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56224	Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$615.85
	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.) 
56225	Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$615.85
	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.) 
56226	Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$615.85
	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.) 
56227	Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once 	$214.65
	only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 
56228	Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once 	$214.65
	only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 
56229	Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium, payable 	$214.65
	once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 
56230	Computed tomography - scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium, and with any 	$311.10
	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) 
56231	Computed tomography - scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$311.10
	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.) 
56232	Computed tomography - scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$311.10
	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.) 
56233	Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations 	$420.30
	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.)
56234	Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations 	$615.85
	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.)
56235	Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations 	$214.65
	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.)
56236	Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations 	$311.10
	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.)
56237	Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without 	$420.30
	intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete 
	the service (r) (k) (Anaes.) 
56238	Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous 	$615.85
	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.) 
56239	Computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without 	$214.65
	intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete 
	the service (r) (nk) (Anaes.) 
56240	computed tomography - scan of spine, three regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous 	$311.10
	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.) 
56259	Computed tomography - scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the 	$244.00
	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.) 
56301	Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without 	$488.00
	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.) 
56307	Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without 	$669.80
	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.) 
56341	Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without 	$244.00
	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.) 
56347	Computed tomography - scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without 	$334.65
	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.) 
56401	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast	$291.30
	 medium, not being a service to which item 56301, 56501, 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56407	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast 	$510.90
	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.) 
56409	Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast 	$281.50
	medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56401 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56412	Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) with intravenous contrast 	$510.90
	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.) 
56441	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), without intravenous 	$139.70
	contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56341, 56541, 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)
	 
56447	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast 	$255.45
	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.) 
56449	Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast 	$139.70
	medium, not being a service to which item 56441 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56452	Computed tomography - scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) with intravenous contrast 	$255.45
	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.) 
56501	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the	$421.10
	 purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56507	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any 	$669.80
	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.) 
56541	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the	$209.65
	 purposes of virtual colonoscopy, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) 
	(Anaes.) 
56547	Computed tomography - scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, and with any	$334.65
	 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.) 
56549	Computed tomography of colon, following incomplete colonoscopy in the preceding 3 months, where the 	$612.15
	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.)
56551	Computed tomography of colon, where the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician and 	$612.15
	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.)
56619	Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, 	$340.70
	payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56625	Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with 	$510.90
	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.) 
56659	Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, 	$170.35
	payable once only whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56665	Computed tomography - scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium, and with 	$255.45
	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.) 
56801	Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck 	$629.95
	without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery 
	calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
56807	Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck 	$953.70
	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.) 
56841	Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck 	$315.05
	without intravenous contrast medium not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery 
	calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
56847	Computed tomography - scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck 	$476.60
	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.) 
57001	Computed tomography - scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without 	$698.20
	intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or 
	image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
57007	Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous 	$953.70
	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.) 
57041	Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without 	$348.85
	intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or 
	image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
57047	Computed tomography- scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous 	$476.60
	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.) 
57201	Computed tomography - pelvimetry (R) (K) (Anaes.) 	$272.40
57247	Computed tomography - pelvimetry (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 	$135.90
57341	Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a 	$500.85
	service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) (K) (Anaes.) 
57345	Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a 	$384.15
	service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.) 
57350	Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans 	$908.40
	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) 
57351	Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans 	$908.40
	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) 
57355	Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans 	$454.20
	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) 
57356	Computed tomography - spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans 	$454.20
	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)
	Group I3  - Diagnostic radiology
	Radiographic examination of extremities
57506	Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR) 	$74.85
57509	Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R) 	$74.85
57512	Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (nr) 	$98.80
57515	Hand and wrist or hand, wrist and forearm or forearm and elbow or elbow and humerus (R) 	$98.80
57518	Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (NR) 	$81.90
57521	Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (R) 	$81.90
57524	Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee or femur (NR) 	$120.10
57527	Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R) 	$120.10
	Radiographic examination of shoulder or pelvis
57700	Shoulder or scapula (NR) 	$98.80
57703	Shoulder or scapula (R) 	$98.80
57706	Clavicle (NR) 	$79.70
57709	Clavicle (R) 	$79.70
57712	Hip joint (R) 	$91.70
57715	Pelvic girdle (R) 	$115.75
57721	Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) 	$190.50
	Radiographic examination of head
57901	Skull, not in association with item 57902 (R) 	$121.75
57902	Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 (R) 	$121.75
57903	Sinuses (R) 	$91.70
57906	Mastoids (R) 	$150.10
57909	Petrous temporal bones (R) 	$120.10
57912	Facial bones orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R)	$124.95
57915	Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R) 	$115.75
57918	Salivary calculus (R) 	$115.75
57921	Nose (R) 	$91.70
57924	Eye (R) 	$91.70
57927	Temporomandibular joints (R) 	$120.10
57930	Teeth single area (R)	$74.85
57933	Teeth full mouth (R)	$190.50
57939	Palatopharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) 	$115.75
57942	Palatopharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) 	$91.70
57945	Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which	$81.90
	 item 57939 or 57942 applies (R) 
57960	Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of trauma, infection, tumours, congenital conditions 	$71.00
	or surgical conditions of the teeth or maxillofacial region (r) 
57963	Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of impacted teeth, caries, periodontal or peripical 	$71.00
	pathology where signs or symptoms of those conditions are evident (r) 
57966	Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental 	$71.00
	anomalies of the teeth or jaws (r) 
57969	Orthopantomography, for diagnosis and/or management of temporomandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction	$71.00
	 (r) 
	Radiographic examination of spine
58100	Spine cervical (R)	$120.10
58103	Spine thoracic (R)	$102.10
58106	Spine lumbosacral (R)	$140.85
58108	Spine, four regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (r) 	$251.10
58109	Spine sacrococcygeal (R)	$85.10
58112	Note: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations 	$183.40
	performed under this item Spine, two examinations of the kind referred to in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 
	58109 (r)
58115	Spine, three examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (r) 	$251.10
	Bone age study and skeletal surveys
58300	Bone age study (R) 	$85.10
58306	Skeletal survey (R) 	$168.10
	Radiographic examination of thoracic region
58500	Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) 	$91.70
58503	Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) 	$91.70
58506	Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) 	$115.75
58509	Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) 	$91.70
58521	Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R) 	$91.70
58524	Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R) 	$115.75
58527	Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R) 	$140.85
	Radiographic examination of urinary tract
58700	Plain renal only (R) 	$91.70
58706	Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (r) 	$227.05
58715	antegrade or retrograde pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and 	$184.00
	contrast injection - 1 side - (r) 
58718	Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with 	$159.65
	preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.)
58721	Retrograde micturating cysto- urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection - (R) (Anaes.)	$157.40
	Radiographic examination of alimentary tract and biliary system
58900	Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 	$91.70
	58924 applies (NR)
58903	Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 	$91.70
	58924 applies (R) 
58909	Barium or other opaque meal of 1 or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without 	$174.70
	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) 
58912	Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or 	$204.15
	without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R) 
58915	Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (R) 	$150.10
58916	Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or 	$196.50
	without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies - 
	(R) (Anaes.)
58921	Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films - (R) 	$204.15
58924	Graham's test (cholecystography), with preliminary plain films and with or without tomography - (R) 	$138.65
58927	Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not 	$147.40
	being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies - (R) 
58933	Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and 	$326.90
	contrast injection - (R) 
58936	Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and	$250.05
	 with or without tomography - (R) 
58939	Defaecogram (R) 	$208.75
	Radiographic examination for localisation of foreign bodies
59103	Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R).
		DF
	Derived fee: The fee for radiographic examination of the area and report plus an amount of $37.70
	Radiographic examination of breasts
59300	Mammography of both breasts, if there is a reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of: (i) 	$130.40
	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) 
59303	Mammography of one breast, if: (a) the patient is referred with a specific request for a unilateral 	$78.65
	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)
59306	Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 1 breast (R) 	$165.00
59309	Mammary ductogram (galactography) - 2 breasts (R) 	$329.20
59312	Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using 	$147.40
	interventional techniques - (R) 
59314	Radiographic examination of 1 breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional 	$88.40
	techniques - (R) 
59318	Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of 1 or more lesions in 1 	$79.70
	breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 - (R) 
	Radiographic examination in connection with pregnancy
59503	Pelvimetry, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57201 applies (R) 	$134.00
	Radiographic examination with opaque or contrast media
59700	Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - 	$124.95
	(R) (Anaes.)
59703	Dacryocystography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection 	$94.45
	- (R) 
59712	Hysterosalpingography, with without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 	$186.35
	(Anaes.)
59715	Bronchography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - 	$183.40
	(R) 
59718	Phlebography, 1 side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (r) 	$190.50
	(Anaes.)
59724	Myelography, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast 	$271.90
	injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies - (R) (Anaes.)
59733	Sialography, 1 side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to	$151.90
	 which item 57918 applies - (R) 
59736	Vasoepididymography, 1 side, for other than an investigation for reversal of previous sterilisation - (R) 	$92.95
59739	Sinogram or fistulogram, 1 or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and 	$93.50
	contrast injection - (R) 
59751	Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast 	$161.35
	study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection - (R) 
59754	Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with 	$348.75
	preparation and contrast injection - (R) 
59760	Peritoneogram (herniography) with or without contrast medium including preparation - performed on a 	$196.50
	person over 14 years of age (R) 
59763	Air insufflation during video - fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (R) 	$228.20
	Angiography
59903	Angiocardiography including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to 	$211.25
	which item 59912 or 59925 applies (r) (k) (Anaes.)
59912	Selective coronary arteriography (r) (k), including the services described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not	$556.30
	 being a service to which item 59903 or 59925 applies (Anaes.) 
59925	Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including the services described in items 59903, 	$699.60
	59912, 59970, 59974 or 61109 (r) (k) (Anaes.)
59970	Angiography and/or digital subtraction angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile 	$287.15
	image intensifier, one or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection 
	(R) (K) (Anaes.) 
59971	Angiocardiography including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not being a service to 	$110.55
	which item 59972 or 59973 applies (r) (nk) (Anaes.)
59972	Selective coronary arteriography (r) (nk), including the service described in item 59970, 59974 or 61109, not	$294.55
	 being a service to which item 59971 or 59973 applies (Anaes.) 
59973	Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including the services described in items 59970, 	$349.80
	59971, 59972, 59974 or 61109 (r) (nk) (Anaes.)
59974	Angiography and/or digital subtraction angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile 	$145.55
	image intensifier, 1 or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (r)
	 (nk) (Anaes.) 
60000	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 1 to 3 data	$931.30
	 acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 
60003	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 4 to 6 data	$1,368.05
	 acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 
60006	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 7 to 9 data	$1,947.20
	 acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 
60009	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography - 10 or 	$2,276.40
	more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 
60012	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$931.30
60015	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,368.05
60018	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,947.20
60021	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$2,276.40
60024	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$931.30
60027	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,368.05
60030	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,947.20
60033	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$2,276.40
60036	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$931.30
60039	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,368.05
60042	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,947.20
60045	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) 	$2,276.40
	(Anaes.) 
60048	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$931.30
60051	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,368.05
60054	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) (Anaes.) 	$1,947.20
60057	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) 	$2,276.40
	(Anaes.) 
60060	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 1 to 3 data acquisition runs 	$931.30
	(R) (Anaes.) 
60063	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 4 to 6 data acquisition runs 	$1,368.05
	(R) (Anaes.) 
60066	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 7 to 9 data acquisition runs 	$1,947.20
	(R) (Anaes.) 
60069	Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs - 10 or more data acquisition 	$2,276.40
	runs (R) (Anaes.) 
60072	Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 1 vessel 	$79.70
	(NR) (Anaes.) 
60075	Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 2 vessels 	$158.90
	(NR) (Anaes.) 
60078	Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique - 3 or more 	$238.60
	vessels (NR) (Anaes.) 
	Tomography
60100	Tomography of any region (R) (Anaes.) 	$115.75
	Fluoroscopic examination
60500	Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R)	$81.90
	 (Anaes.)
60503	Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic 	$52.35
	examination)(R) 
60506	Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting less than 1 	$124.95
	hour, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 
60509	Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting 1 hour or more,	$190.50
	 not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) 
	Preparation for radiological procedure
60918	Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography 1 vessel, when used in association with a service to which 	$117.85
	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.)
60927	Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which items 59903, 59912,	$91.70
	 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.)
	Interventional techniques
61109	Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure 	$499.45
	using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this 
	table applies (R) 
	Group I4  - Nuclear medicine imaging
61302	Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - planar imaging 	$509.85
61303	Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study - with single photon emission tomography and with planar 	$661.10
	imaging when undertaken (R) 
61306	Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, 	$812.80
	including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - planar imaging (R) 
61307	Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, 	$992.50
	including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion - with single photon emission 
	tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R) 
61310	Myocardial infarct-avid-study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging	$417.65
	 or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61313	Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or	$346.10
	 planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61314	Gated cardiac blood pool study, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and 	$482.60
	single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61316	Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention, with planar imaging and single photon emission 	$482.60
	tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61317	Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention and first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, 	$566.70
	with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission 
	tomography (R) 
61320	Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this 	$266.90
	Group applies (R) 
61328	Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or 	$250.05
	single photon emission tomography (R) 
61340	Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon 	$420.35
	emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61348	Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging 	$494.05
	and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61352	Liver and spleen study (colloid) - planar imaging (R) 	$300.85
61353	Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when 	$457.30
	undertaken (R) 
61356	Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R) 	$444.90
61360	Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with cholecystokinin (CCK) when 	$581.50
	undertaken (R) 
61361	Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using an infusion of 	$665.35
	cholecystokinin (CCK) (R) 
61364	Bowel haemorrhage study (R) 	$552.25
61368	Meckel's diverticulum study (R) 	$260.95
61369	Indium-labelled octreotide study - including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, where: (a)	$2,906.40
	 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) 
61372	Salivary study (R) 	$260.95
61373	Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when undertaken (R) 	$533.90
61376	Oesophageal clearance study (R) 	$172.45
61381	Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R) 	$789.40
61383	Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on 	$748.45
	separate days (R) 
61384	Radionuclide colonic transit study (R) 	$1,082.65
61386	Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar 	$363.60
	imaging (R) 
61387	Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R) 	$517.50
61389	Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) 	$421.45
	inhibitor (R) 
61390	Renal study with diuretic administration following a baseline study (R) 	$448.70
61393	Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor 	$705.30
	provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (R) 
61397	Cystoureterogram (R) 	$289.35
61401	Testicular study (R) 	$193.25
61402	Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when 	$712.95
	undertaken (R) 
61405	Brain study with blood brain barrier agent, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or 	$505.50
	planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) 
61409	Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R) 	$919.85
61413	Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) 	$266.90
61417	Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a	$145.20
	 service to which another item in this Group applies (R) 
61421	Bone study - whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a 	$551.95
	separate occasion (R) 
61425	Bone study - whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood	$694.95
	 pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) 
61426	Whole body study using iodine (R) 	$607.60
61429	Whole body study using gallium (R) 	$644.35
61430	Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$846.15
61433	Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 	$544.85
61434	Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$789.40
61437	Whole body study using thallium (R) 	$649.60
61438	Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$893.70
61441	Bone marrow study - whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (R) 	$539.35
61442	Whole body study, using gallium -- with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions 	$890.40
	acquired separately (R) 
61445	Bone marrow study - localised using technetium labelled agent (R) 	$305.70
61446	Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a 	$374.50
	separate occasion (R) 
61449	Localised bone or joint study and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood 	$619.05
	flow, blood pool and imaging on a separate occasion (R) 
61450	Localised study using gallium (R) 	$461.75
61453	Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$686.75
61454	Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (R) 	$385.95
61457	Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$629.95
61458	Localised study using thallium (R) 	$476.05
61461	Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) 	$720.05
61462	NOTE: Benefits for a nuclear medicine scanning service are only payable when the preliminary examination 
	of the patient, estimation and administration of the dosage and the performance of the scan, are undertaken 	DF
	by a medical specialist, or on behalf of the medical specialist in the specialist’s presence, and the compilation
	 of the report is undertaken by the medical specialist. Additional benefits will only be attracted for a 
	specialist or consultant physician attendance under Category 1 of the Schedule where there is a request 
	for a full medical examination accompanied by a letter or note of referral.
	
	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. ®
	
	Derived fee: The fee for the nuclear medicine investigation plus an amount of $181.80
61465	Venography (R) 	$306.75
61469	Lymphoscintigraphy (R) 	$465.65
61473	Thyroid study including uptake measurement when undertaken (R) 	$252.90
61480	Parathyroid study, planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R) 	$425.80
61484	Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (r) 	$936.70
61485	Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more occasions and renal localisation and single photon emission 	$1,180.75
	tomography when undertaken (R) 
61495	Tear duct study (R) 	$260.95
61499	Particle perfusion study (infra- arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R) 	$289.35
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	N/A
	 characterisation has failed.(r) 
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) 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
	catheterisation of the bladder 
61553	Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of apparently limited metastatic disease from 
	malignant melanoma, where surgical resection is planned 	N/A
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 	N/A
61559	FDG PET study of the brain, performed for the evaluation of refractory epilepsy which is being evaluated for
	 surgery (r) 	N/A
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 	N/A
	tests are negative or equivocal for ischaemia 
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 	N/A
	of CA-125 
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 	N/A
	of CA-125, with catheterisation of the bladder 
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
61577	Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal carcinoma, where curative 
	surgery or chemoradiation is planned 	N/A
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 	N/A
61583	Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven gastric carcinoma, where curative surgery
	 is planned 	N/A
61586	Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven gastric carcinoma, where curative surgery
	 is planned, with catheterisation of the bladder 	N/A
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
61595	Fdg pet study for the primary staging of carcinoma of the head and neck 
	N/A
61598	Whole body fdg pet study for the primary staging of carcinoma of the head and neck 
	N/A
61601	Fdg pet study for the further investigation of suspected residual or recurrent carcinoma of the head and 
	neck 	N/A
61604	Whole body fdg pet study for the further investigation of suspected residual or recurrent carcinoma of the 
	head and neck 	N/A
61607	Fdg pet study for the evaluation of metastic squamous cell carcinoma involving cervical nodes from an 
	unknown primary site 	N/A
61610	Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma involving cervical nodes
	 from an unknown primary site 	N/A
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 	N/A
61616	Whole body fdg pet study for staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated Hodgkin's or non-
	Hodgkin's lymphoma 	N/A
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 	N/A
61622	Whole body fdg pet study for evaluation of a residual mass after treatment of Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's 
	lymphoma 	N/A
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 	N/A
61628	Whole body fdg pet study for restaging of suspected recurrent or residual Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's 
	lymphoma 	N/A
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 	N/A
61634	Whole body fdg pet study to guide biopsy of a suspected bone or soft tissue sarcoma, where structural 
	imaging suggests lesional heterogeneity 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
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 	N/A
61646	Whole body fdg pet study for the evaluation of suspected residual or recurrent sarcoma on structural 
	imaging after definitive therapy 	N/A
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 	N/A
61650	Leukoscan study, for use in diagnostic imaging of the long bones and feet in patients with suspected 	$1,383.30
	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 
	Group I5  - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
	Scan of head - for specified conditions
63001	Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under 	$457.90
	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.)
63004	- inflammation of the brain or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63007	- skull base or orbital tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63010	Stereotactic scan of brain, with Fiducials in place, for the sole purpose to allow planning for stereotactic 	$381.60
	neurosurgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)
	Scan of head - for specified conditions
63040	Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under 	$381.60
	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.)
63043	- pituitary tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63046	toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (r) (contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63049	- demyelinating disease of the brain (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63052	congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63055	- venous sinus thrombosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63058	- head trauma (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63061	- epilepsy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63064	- stroke (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63067	- carotid or vertebral artery desection (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63070	- intracranial aneurysm (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63073	- intracranial arteriovenous malformation (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Scan of head and neck vessels - for specified conditions
63101	Magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography of extra and/or intracranial circulation, 	$559.70
	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 vessls for:- stroke (r) 
	(Contrast) (Anaes.)
	Scan of head and cervical spine - for specified conditions
63111	Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under 	$559.70
	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.)
63114	inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
	Scan of head and cervical spine - for specified conditions
63125	Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under 	$559.70
	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.)
63128	congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
63131	- syrinx (congenital or aquired) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
	Scan of spine - one region or two contiguous regions - for specified 
	conditions
63151	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$407.05
	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.)
63154	- tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
	Scan of spine - one region or two contiguous regions - for specified 
	conditions
63161	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$407.05
	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.)
63164	congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63167	myelopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63170	- syrinx (congenital or aquired) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63173	- cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63176	- sciatica (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63179	- spinal canal stenosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63182	- previous spinal surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$407.05
63185	- trauma (r) (Anaes.)	$407.05
	Scan of spine - three contiguous regions or two non-contiguous regions - 
	for specified conditions
63201	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$508.80
	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.)
63204	- tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
	Scan of spine - three contiguous regions or two non-contiguous regions - 
	for specified conditions
63219	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$508.80
	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.)
63222	congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63225	0 (Anaes.)	$508.80
63228	- syrinx (congenital or aquired ) (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63231	- cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63234	- sciatica (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63237	- spinal canal stenosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63240	- previous spinal surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63243	- trauma (r) (Anaes.)	$508.80
	Scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus - for specified conditions
63271	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$559.70
	eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of cervcial 
	spine and brachial plexus for: - tumour (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)
63274	- trauma (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
63277	- cervical radiculopathy (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
63280	- previous surgery (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$559.70
	Scan of musculoskeletal system - for specified conditions
63301	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$432.50
	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.)
63304	infection arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, this excludes infection arising in breast, prostate or 	$432.50
	rectum (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)
63307	- osteonecrosis (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$432.50
	Scan of musculoskeletal system - for specified conditions
63322	Mgnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
63325	derangment of shoulder or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63328	derangment of knee or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63331	derangment of ankle and/or foot or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63334	derangment of one or both temporomandibular joints or their supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$381.60
63337	derangment of wrist and/or hand or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63340	derangment of elbow or its supporting structures (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Scan of musculoskeletal system - for specified conditions
63361	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	eligible location where the patient is referred by a specialist or by a consultant physician - scan of 
	musculoskeletal system for: - Gaucher disease (r) (Anaes.)
	Scan of cardiovascular system - for specified conditions
63385	Magnetic resonance imaging (including Magnetic Resonance Angiography if performed), performed under 	$508.80
	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.)
63388	- tumour of the heart or a great vessel (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$508.80
63391	- abnormality of thoracic aorta (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Magnetic resonance angiography - scan of cardiovascular system - for 
	specified conditions
63401	Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
63404	- obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Magnetic resonance angiography - for specified conditions -person under
	 the age of 16 years
63416	Magnetic resonance angiography performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
	Magnetic resonance imaging - for specified conditions - person under the
	 age of 16 years
63425	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
63428	- Gaucher disease (r) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Magnetic resonance imaging - for specified conditions - person under the
	 age of 16 years
63440	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
63443	- mediastinal mass (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
63446	congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)	$457.90
	Scan of body - for specified conditions
63461	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$407.05
	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.)
	Scan of pelvis and upper abdomen - for specified conditions
63470	Magnetic resonance imaging performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider at an 	$457.90
	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.)
63473	pelvis and upper abdomen, in a single examination, for the staging of histologically diagnosed cervical 	$712.30
	cancer at figo stages 1b or greater (r) (Contrast) (Anaes.)
	Modifying items
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	N/A
	 and biliary tree for: - suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (r) (contrast) (Anaes.)
63491	Modifying items for use with magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance angiography performed 	$50.90
	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) 
63494	involves use of intravenous or intramuscular sedation on a patient 	$50.90
63497	on a patient under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner qualified to perform an anaesthetic 	$178.10
	Group I6  - Diagnostic imaging services
	Management of bulk-billed services
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	N/A
	 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 
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	N/A
	 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; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following 
	ssd spatial units: (a) Beaudesert Shire Part a (b) Belconnen (c) Darwin City (d) Eastern Outer Melbourne (e)
	 East Metropolitan (f) Frankston City (g) Gosford- Wyong (h) Greater Geelong City Part a (i) Gungahlin-Hall 
	(j) Ipswich City (part in bsd) (k) Litchfield Shire (l) Melton-Wyndham (m) Mornington Peninsula Shire 
	(n)Newcastle (o) North Canberra (p) Palmerston-East Arm (q) Pine Rivers Shire (r) Queanbeyan (s) South 
	Canberra (t) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (u) Southern Adelaide (v) South West Metropolitan (w) 
	Thuringowa City Part a (x) Townsville City Part a (y) Tuggeranong (z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (za) Woden 
	Valley (zb)Yarra Ranges Shire Part a; or (iv) the geographical area included in the sla spatial unit of Palm 
	Island (ac) 
	Group P1  - Haematology
65060	Haemoglobin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood viscosity 1 or more tests	$11.45
65066	Examination of: (a) a blood film by special stains to demonstrate Heinz bodies, parasites or iron; or (b) a 	$20.20
	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 
65070	erythrocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin, calculation or measurement of red cell index or indices, platelet	$24.05
	 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
65072	Examination for reticulocytes including a reticulocyte count by any method - 1 or more tests 	$13.65
65075	Haemolysis or metabolic enzymes - assessment by: (a) erythrocyte autohaemolysis test; or (b) erythrocyte 	$62.75
	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 
65078	Tests for the diagnosis of thalassaemia when indicated on the basis of an abnormal full blood examination 	$141.50
	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 
65081	Tests for the investigation of haemoglobinopathy (including S, C, D, E), other than thalassaemia, when 	$151.55
	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 
65084	Bone marrow trephine biopsy - histopathological examination of sections of bone marrow and examination 	$224.95
	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 
65087	Bone marrow - examination of aspirated material (including clot sections where necessary), including (if 	$163.75
	performed): (a) special stains or immunohistochemical techniques (if any); and (b) any test described in item
	 65060, 65066 or 65070 
65090	Blood grouping (including back-grouping if performed) - ABO and Rh (D antigen) 	$19.60
65093	Blood grouping - Rh phenotypes, Kell system, Duffy system, M and N factors or any other blood group 	$39.35
	system - 1 or more systems, including item 65090 (if performed) 
65096	Blood grouping (including back-grouping if performed), and examination of serum for Rh and other blood 	$73.65
	group antibodies, including: (a) identification and quantitation of any antibodies detected; and (b) (if 
	performed) any test described in item 65060 or 65070 
65099	Compatibility tests by crossmatch - all tests performed on any one day for up to 6 units, including: (a) all 	$149.05
	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) 
65102	Compatibility tests by crossmatch - all tests performed on any one day in excess of 6 units, including: (a) all 	$222.20
	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) 
65105	Compatibility testing using at least a 3 cell panel and issue of red cells for transfusion - all tests performed 	$150.65
	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) 
65108	Compatibility testing using at least a 3 cell panel and issue of red cells for transfusion - all tests performed 	$193.25
	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)
65111	Examination of serum for blood group antibodies (including identification and, if necessary, quantitation of 	$32.20
	any antibodies detected) 
65114	1 or more of the following tests: (a) direct Coombs (antiglobulin) test; (b) qualitative or quantitative test for 	$19.10
	cold agglutinins or heterophil antibodies 
65117	1 or more of the following tests: (a) spectroscopic examination of blood for chemically altered 	$27.30
	haemoglobins; (b) detection of methaemalbumin (Schumm's test) 
65120	Prothrombin time (including INR where appropriate), activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time 	$24.60
	(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 
65123	2 tests described in item 65120 	$32.20
65126	3 tests described in item 65120 	$40.90
65129	4 or more tests described in item 65120 	$48.55
65132	Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus 	$48.55
	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 
65133	2 tests described in item 65132 	$76.30
65134	3 tests described in item 65132 	$112.90
65135	4 tests described in item 65132 	$149.45
65136	5 tests described in item 65132 	$186.05
65137	Test for the presence of lupus anticoagulant not being a service associated with any service to which items	$39.75
	 65132, 65133, 65134, 65135 and 65136 apply 
65142	confirmation or clarification of an abnormal or indeterminate result from a test described in item 65132, by 	$39.75
	testing a specimen collected on a different day - 1 or more tests 
65144	Platelet aggregation in response to ADP, collagen, 5HT, ristocetin or other substances; or heparin, low 	$97.75
	molecular weight heparins, heparinoid or other drugs - 1 or more tests 
65147	Quantitation of anti-Xa activity when monitoring is required for a patient receiving a low molecular weight 	$50.75
	heparin or heparinoid - 1 test 
65150	Quantitation of von Willebrand factor antigen, von Willebrand factor activity (ristocetin cofactor assay), von 	$111.30
	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 
65153	2 tests described in item 65150 	$222.60
65156	3 or more tests described in item 65150 	$333.90
65159	Quantitation of circulating coagulation factor inhibitors by Bethesda assay - 1 test 	$96.05
65162	Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test) 	$16.30
65165	Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell antigens 	$54.05
	using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162 
65171	Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or activated 	$39.75
	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 
	Group P2  - Chemical
66500	Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except 	$20.20
	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 
66503	2 tests described in item 66500 	$25.10
66506	3 tests described in item 66500 	$28.40
66509	4 tests described in item 66500 	$32.20
66512	5 tests described in item 66500 	$36.05
66515	6 or more tests described in item 66500 	$40.90
66518	Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase 	$26.70
	isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period 
66519	Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase 	$58.30
	isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period 
66536	Quantitation of hdl cholesterol 	$25.10
66539	Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/l and 	$60.65
	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 
66542	Oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes: (a) administration of glucose; 	$22.35
	(b) at least 2 measurements of blood glucose; and if performed (c) any test described in item 66695 
66545	Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes:(a) 	$24.80
	administration of glucose; and (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in 
	item 66695 
66548	Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes: 	$31.30
	(a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 
	66695 (if performed) 
66551	Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes - each test 	$26.40
	to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period 
66554	Quantitation of glycosylated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the 	$26.40
	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) 
66557	Quantitation of fructosamine performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum	$15.15
	 of 4 tests in a 12 month period 
66560	Microalbumin - quantitation in urine 	$31.65
66563	Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more tests 	$48.55
66566	Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2); and (b) bicarbonate and pH; 	$65.50
	including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed 
	on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen 
66569	Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 2 specimens performed 	$57.35
	within any 1 day 
66572	Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 3 specimens performed 	$68.80
	within any 1 day 
66575	Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 4 specimens performed 	$81.30
	within any 1 day 
66578	Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 5 specimens performed 	$92.80
	within any 1 day 
66581	Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 6 or more specimens 	$104.30
	performed within any 1 day 
66584	Quantitation of ionised calcium (except if performed as part of item 66566) - 1 test 	$15.15
66587	Urine acidification test for the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis including the administration of an acid load, 	$74.55
	and pH measurements on 4 or more urine specimens and at least 1 blood specimen 
66590	Calculus, analysis of 1 or more 	$48.00
66593	Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies 	$28.30
66596	Iron studies, consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; and (b)transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) 	$51.05
	ferritin 
66599	Serum B12 or red cell folate and, if required, serum folate (Item is subject to rule 21) 	$37.10
66602	Serum B12 and red cell folate and, if required, serum folate, (Item is subject to rule 21) 	$67.50
66605	Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E in blood, urine or other body fluid 1 or more 	$48.00
	tests within a 6 month period
66608	Vitamin D or D fractions - 1 or more tests 	$66.30
66623	All qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, urine or other body fluid for: (a) a drug or drugs of abuse 	$81.30
	(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 
66626	Detection or quantitation or both (not including the detection of nicotine and metabolites in smoking 	$40.90
	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 - 1 of 
	this item to a maximum of 36 in a 12 month period 
66629	Beta-2-microglobulin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 or more tests	$31.65
66632	Caeruloplasmin, haptoglobins, or prealbumin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluids - 1 or more 	$31.65
	tests 
66635	Alpha-1-antitrypsin - quantitation in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests 	$31.65
66638	Isoelectric focussing or similar methods for determination of alpha-1- antitrypsin phenotype in serum - 1 or 	$45.80
	more tests 
66641	Electrophoresis of serum or other body fluid to demonstrate: (a) the isoenzymes of lactate dehydrogenase; 	$45.80
	or (b) the isoenzymes of alkaline phosphatase; including the preliminary quantitation of total relevant enzyme
	 activity - 1 or more tests 
66644	C-1 esterase inhibitor - quantitation 	$39.85
66647	C-1 esterase inhibitor - functional assay 	$87.85
66650	Alpha-fetoprotein, ca-15.3 antigen (ca15.3), ca-125 antigen (ca125), ca- 19.9 antigen (ca19.9), cancer 	$38.15
	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 
66653	2 or more tests described in item 66650 	$69.95
66655	Prostate specific antigen - quantitation - 1 of this item in a 12 month period 	$31.65
66656	Prostate specific antigen - quantitation in the monitoring of previously diagnosed prostatic disease (including 	$31.65
	a test described in item 66655) 
66659	Prostate specific antigen - quantitation of 2 or more fractions of psa and any derived index including (if 	$58.30
	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 
66662	Quantitation of hormone receptors on proven primary breast or ovarian carcinoma or a metastasis from a 	$125.45
	breast or ovarian carcinoma or a subsequent lesion in the breast - 1 or more tests 
66665	Lead quantitation in blood or urine (other than for occupational health screening purposes) to a maximum of 	$60.65
	3 tests in a 6 month period - each test 
66667	Quantitation of serum zinc in a patient receiving intravenous alimentation - each test 	$48.00
66669	Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other 	$48.00
	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) 
66670	Quantitation of copper, manganese, selenium, or zinc (except if item 66667 applies), in blood, urine or other 	$82.25
	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) 
66671	Quantitation of serum aluminium in a patient in a renal dialysis program - each test 	$68.80
66672	Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, 	$44.20
	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) 
66673	Quantitation of aluminium (except if item 66671 applies), arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, 	$75.90
	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) 
66674	Quantitation of: (a) faecal fat; or (b) breath hydrogen in response to loading with disaccharides; 1 or more 	$62.75
	tests within a 28 day period 
66677	Test for tryptic activity in faeces in the investigation of diarrhoea of longer than 4 weeks duration in children 	$17.50
	under 6 years old 
66680	Quantitation of disaccharidases and other enzymes in intestinal tissue - 1 or more tests 	$116.80
66683	Enzymes - quantitation in solid tissue or tissues other than blood elements or intestinal tissue - 1 or more 	$116.80
	tests 
66686	Performance of 1 or more of the following procedures: (a) growth hormone suppression by glucose 	$79.50
	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 
66695	Quantitation in blood or urine of hormones and hormone binding proteins - ACTH, aldosterone, 	$61.15
	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 
66698	2 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$83.55
	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) 
66701	3 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$104.85
	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) 
66704	4 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$134.85
	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) 
66707	5 tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 	$148.50
66710	6 or more tests described in item 66695 (Item is subject to rule 6) 	$169.25
66711	Quantitation in saliva of cortisol in: (a) the investigation of Cushing's syndrome; or (b) the management of 
	children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia 	N/A
66712	Two tests described in item 66711 
	N/A
66713	Tests described in item 66695, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii) of rule 6 - 	$21.85
	each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to Rule 6) 
66716	TSH quantitation 	$60.05
66719	Thyroid function tests (comprising the service described in item 66716 and 1 or more of the following tests -	$81.30
	 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) 
66722	TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 1 test described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 	$60.65
	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) 
66725	TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 2 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 	$77.50
	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) 
66728	TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 3 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 	$96.05
	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) 
66731	TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 4 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 	$112.00
	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) 
66734	TSH quantitation described in item 66716 and 5 tests described in item 66695 (This fee applies where 1 	$129.95
	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) 
66737	Tests described in items 66716 and 66695, if rendered under a request mentioned in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii)	$47.50
	 of rule 6 - each test to a maximum of 5 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 
66743	Quantitation of alpha-fetoprotein in serum or other body fluids during pregnancy except if requested as part 	$31.65
	of items 66750 or 66751 
66749	Amniotic fluid, spectrophotometric examination of, and quantitation of: (a) lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio; or (b) 	$51.70
	palmitic acid, phosphatidylglycerol or lamellar body phospholipid; or (c) bilirubin, including correction for 
	haemoglobin 1 or more tests 
66750	Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any two of the following - total human chorionic gonadotrophin (total hcg), 	$62.45
	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 
66751	Quantitation, in pregnancy, of any three or more tests described in 66750 	$86.65
66752	Quantitation of citrate, oxalate, total free fatty acids or amino acids including cysteine, homocysteine, 	$38.70
	cystine and hydroxyproline (except if performed as part of item 66773 or 66776) - 1 test 
66755	2 or more tests described in item 66752 	$60.90
66758	Quantitation of angiotensin converting enzyme, or cholinesterase - 1 or more tests 	$38.70
66761	Test for reducing substances in faeces by any method (except reagent strip or dipstick) 	$20.65
66764	Examination for faecal occult blood (including tests for haemoglobin and its derivatives in the faeces) by: (a)	$14.00
	 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
66767	2 examinations by both methods described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified 	$28.00
	specimens 
66770	3 examinations by both methods described in item 66764 performed on separately collected and identified 	$42.00
	specimens 
66773	Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with proven low bone mineral 	$47.50
	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) 
66776	Quantitation of products of collagen breakdown for the monitoring of patients with metabolic bone disease 	$47.50
	or Paget's disease of bone, and if performed, a service described in item 66752 - 1 or more tests 
66779	Adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA), 	$62.75
	hydroxymethoxymandelic acid (HMMA), homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrines, 
	methoxyhydroxyphenylethylene glycol (MHPG), phenylacetic acid (PAA)or serotonin quantitation - 1 or more
	 tests
66782	Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - detection in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 1 or more tests 	$20.65
66785	Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 1 test 	$62.75
66788	Porphyrins or porphyrins precursors - quantitation in plasma, red cells, urine or faeces - 2 or more tests 	$103.35
66791	Porphyrin biosynthetic enzymes - measurement of activity in blood cells or other tissues - 1 or more tests 	$116.80
66800	Quantitation in blood, urine or other body fluid by any method (except reagent tablet or reagent strip) of any 	$28.45
	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) 
66803	2 tests described in item 66800 (Item is subject to rule 6) 	$47.85
66806	3 tests described in item 66800 (Item is subject to rule 6) 	$67.25
66809	Tests described in item 66800, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 -	$19.40
	 each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6) 
66812	Quantitation, not elsewhere described in this Table by any method or methods, in blood, urine or other body 	$54.70
	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) 
66815	2 tests described in item 66812 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$93.50
	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) 
66818	Tests described in item 66812, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 -	$38.80
	 each test to a maximum of 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6) 
	Group P3  - Microbiology
69300	Microscopy of wet film material other than blood, from 1 or more sites, obtained directly from a patient (not 	$14.75
	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 
69303	Culture and (if performed) microscopy to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from nasal swabs, throat 	$38.80
	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 
69306	Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from skin or other superficial sites, including 	$44.20
	(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
69309	Microscopy and culture to detect dermatophytes and other fungi causing cutaneous disease from skin 	$64.25
	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 
69312	Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from urethra, vagina, cervix or rectum 	$44.20
	(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
69318	Microscopy and culture to detect pathogenic micro-organisms from specimens of sputum (except when part	$44.20
	 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
69321	Microscopy and culture of post-operative wounds, aspirates of body cavities, synovial fluid, csf or 	$75.90
	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 
69324	Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 1 specimen of sputum, urine, or other 	$57.35
	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 
69327	Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 2 specimens of sputum, urine, or other 	$112.45
	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 
69330	Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 3 specimens of sputum, urine, or other 	$170.35
	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 
69333	Urine examination (including serial examination) by any means other than simple culture by dip slide, 	$31.95
	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 
69336	Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites that must include a concentration technique, and the use	$53.50
	 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 
69339	Microscopy of faeces for ova, cysts and parasites using concentration techniques examined subsequent to	$54.15
	 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 
69345	Culture and (if performed) microscopy without concentration techniques of faeces for faecal pathogens, 	$77.70
	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 
69354	Blood culture for pathogenic micro- organisms (other than viruses), including sub-cultures and (if 	$34.75
	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
69357	2 sets of cultures described in item 69354 	$69.55
69360	3 sets of cultures described in item 69354 	$104.30
69363	Detection of Clostridium difficile or Clostridium difficile toxin (except if a service described in items 69345, 	$33.80
	69369, 69370, 69373 or 69375 has been performed) - 1 or more tests 
69364	Detection of a virus or microbial antigen or microbial nucleic acid (not elsewhere specified) 1 test (Item is 	$45.90
	subject to rule 26) 
69365	2 or more tests described in 69364 (Item is subject to rule 26)	$38.25
69378	Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of a HIV sero-positive patient not on 	$253.35
	antiretroviral therapy - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 
69381	Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in plasma or serum in the monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in a HIV sero-	$253.35
	 positive patient - 1 or more tests on 1 or more specimens 
69382	Quantitation of HIV viral RNA load in cerebrospinal fluid in a HIV sero- positive patient - 1 or more tests on 1 	$253.35
	or more specimens 
69384	Quantitation of 1 antibody to microbial or exogenous antigens not elsewhere described in the Schedule - 1 	$27.90
	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) 
69387	2 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$42.60
	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) 
69390	3 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$56.80
	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) 
69393	4 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$71.55
	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) 
69396	5 tests described in item 69384 (This fee applies where 1 laboratory, or more than 1 laboratory belonging to 	$86.30
	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) 
69399	6 or more tests described in item 69384 	$99.90
69402	Tests described in item 69384, if rendered under a request referred to in subparagraph (2) (a) (iii) of rule 6 -	$19.10
	 each test to a maximum of 5 tests (item is subject to rule 6) 
69405	Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent 	$24.35
	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 
69408	Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent 	$43.15
	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
69411	Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent 	$60.65
	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
69413	Microbiological serology during a pregnancy (except in the investigation of a clinically apparent intercurrent 	$78.10
	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 
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 	N/A
	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 
69442	Quantitation of hcv rna load in plasma or serum in the pretreatment evaluation or the assessment of efficacy	$256.00
	 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 
69443	Nucleic acid amplification and determination of Hepatitis c virus (hcv) genotype if: (a) the patient is hcv rna 	$292.55
	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
69444	Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna if at least 1 of the following criteria is satisfied: (a) the patient is Hepatitis c 	$121.75
	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)
69445	Detection of Hepatitis c viral rna in a patient undertaking antiviral therapy for chronic hcv hepatitis (including 	$131.55
	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) 
69471	Test of cell-mediated immunity in blood for the detection of active tuberculosis or atypical mycobacterial 	$54.20
	infection in an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient - 1 test 
69472	Detection of antibodies to Epstein Barr Virus using specific serology - 1 test 	$22.80
69474	Detection of antibodies to Epstein Barr Virus using specific serology - 2 or more tests 	$41.35
69475	One test for hepatitis antigen or antibodies to determine immune status or viral carriage following exposure 	$24.35
	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) 
69478	Two tests for hepatitis antigens or antibodies to determine immune status or viral carriage following 	$45.35
	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) 
69481	Three tests for the investigation of infectious causes of acute or chronic hepatitis including:(a) one test for 	$62.85
	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) 
69484	Supplementary testing for hepatitis b surface antigen or hepatitis c antibody using a different assay on the 	$26.55
	specimen which yielded a reactive result on initial testing (Item is not subject to rule 11) 
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 - 	N/A
	who within the last two years has had a positive hpv test after excisional or ablative treatment for hsil of 
	the cervix - 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
	Group P4  - Immunology
71057	Electrophoresis, quantitative and qualitative, of serum, urine or other body fluid all collected within a 28 day 	$48.00
	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 
71058	Examination as described in item 71057 of 2 or more specimen types 	$67.75
71059	Electrophoresis and immunofixation or immunoelectrophoresis or isoelectric focussing of: (a) urine for 	$39.35
	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) 
71060	Examination as described in item 71059 of 2 or more specimen types 	$58.95
71062	Electrophoresis and immunofixation or immunoelectrophoresis or isoelectric focussing of CSF for the 	$58.95
	detection of oligoclonal bands and including if required electrophoresis of the patient's serum for comparison
	 purposes - 1 or more tests 
71064	Detection and quantitation of cryoglobulins or cryofibrinogen - 1 or more tests 	$38.80
71066	Quantitation of total immunoglobulin a by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 	$22.80
71068	Quantitation of total immunoglobulin g by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 	$22.80
71069	2 tests described in items 71066, 71068, 71072 or 71074 	$50.25
71071	3 or more tests described in items 71066, 71068, 71072 or 71074 	$63.30
71072	Quantitation of total immunoglobulin m by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 	$22.80
71073	Quantitation of all 4 immunoglobulin G subclasses 	$209.10
71074	Quantitation of total immunoglobulin d by any method in serum, urine or other body fluid - 1 test 	$22.80
71075	Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total), 1 test. To a maximum of 2 of this item in a 12 month period 	$53.55
71077	Quantitation of immunoglobulin e (total) in the follow up of a patient with proven immunoglobulin-e-secreting 	$53.55
	myeloma, proven congenital immunodeficiency or proven allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, 1 test. To 
	a maximum of 6 of this item in a 12 month period 
71079	Detection of specific immunoglobulin g or e antibodies to single or multiple potential allergens, 1 of this item to	$48.00
	 a maximum of 4 in a 12 month period 
71081	Quantitation of total haemolytic complement 	$54.60
71083	Quantitation of complement components C3 and C4 or properdin factor B - 1 test 	$39.85
71085	2 tests described in item 71083 	$60.05
71087	3 or more tests described in item 71083 	$73.65
71089	Quantitation of complement components or breakdown products of complement proteins not elsewhere 	$57.90
	described in an item in this Schedule - 1 test 
71091	2 tests described in item 71089 	$104.30
71093	3 or more tests described in item 71089 	$150.10
71095	Quantitation of serum or plasma eosinophil cationic protein, or both, to a maximum of 3 assays in 1 year, for 	$63.60
	monitoring the response to therapy in corticosteroid treated asthma, in a child aged less than 12 years 
71097	Antinuclear antibodies - detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required 	$50.25
71099	Double-stranded DNA antibodies - quantitation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method 	$52.35
71101	Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens - detection in serum or other body fluids 	$33.80
71103	Characterisation of an antibody detected in a service described in item 71101 (including that service) 	$102.10
71106	Rheumatoid factor - detection by any technique in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if 	$16.95
	required 
71109	Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, cardiolipin, heart, histone, insulin, 	$68.25
	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 
71113	Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71109 	$102.10
71115	Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71109 	$127.20
71117	Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71109 	$145.20
71119	Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table - detection, including quantitation if 	$33.80
	required, of 1 antibody 
71121	Detection of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119 	$40.90
71123	Detection of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119 	$48.00
71125	Detection of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119 	$54.60
71127	Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or 	$340.70
	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 
71129	2 tests described in item 71127 	$431.25
71131	3 or more tests described in item 71127 	$510.90
71133	Investigation of recurrent infection by qualitative assessment for the presence of defects in oxidative 	$16.30
	pathways in neutrophils by the nitroblue tetrazolium (nbt) reduction test 
71134	Investigation of recurrent infection by quantitative assessment of oxidative pathways by flow cytometric 	$163.25
	techniques, including a test described in 71133 (if performed) 
71135	Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; 	$408.85
	(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 
71137	Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin 	$60.05
	testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period 
71139	Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme 	$204.15
	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 
71141	Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme 	$448.70
	techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more disaggregated tissue specimens 
71143	Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme 	$510.90
	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 
71145	Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme 	$834.65
	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 
71146	Enumeration of cd34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem 	$168.35
	cell transplantation, including a total white cell count on the pherisis collection 
71147	HLA-B27 typing 	$68.25
71149	Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), 	$213.50
	including (if performed) a service described in item 71147 
71151	Tissue typing for HLA-DR, HLA-DP and HLA-DQ Class II antigens (including any separation of leucocytes) - 	$232.55
	phenotyping or genotyping of 2 or more antigens 
71153	Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil 	$68.25
	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) 
71155	detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 23) 	$102.10
71157	Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (item is subject to rule 23) 	$127.20
71159	Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 23) 	$145.20
71163	Detection of one of the following antibodies (of 1 or more class or isotype) in the assessment or diagnosis 	$38.80
	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; One test 
71164	Two or more tests described in 71163 and including a service described in 71066 (if performed) 	$62.65
	Group P5  - Tissue pathology
72813	Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$131.00
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72816	Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$136.50
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 
	separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72817	Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$144.15
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72818	Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$166.20
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more 
	separately identified specimens (item is subject to rule 13) 
72823	Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$144.15
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 
	separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72824	Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$158.30
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72825	Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$250.05
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72826	Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$302.10
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 or more 
	separately identified specimens (item is subject to rule 13) 
72830	Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$303.30
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72836	Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen 	$467.20
	dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more 
	separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72844	Enzyme histochemistry of skeletal muscle for investigation of primary degenerative or metabolic muscle 	$44.20
	diseases or of muscle abnormalities secondary to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system - 1 or
	 more tests 
72846	Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other 	$58.95
	labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies (Item is 
	subject to rule 13) except those listed in 72848 
72847	Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other 	$65.50
	labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 or more antibodies (Item is 
	subject to rule 13) 
72848	Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other 	$79.50
	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) 
72851	Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule	$218.35
	 13) 
72852	Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is 	$300.25
	subject to rule 13) 
72855	Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 	$218.35
	1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72856	Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 	$300.25
	2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
72857	Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 	$445.20
	5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13) 
	Group P6  - Cytology
73043	Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for	$29.00
	 detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more tests
73045	Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examination mentioned in item 73053);	$58.95
	 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 
73047	Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells 	$122.85
73049	Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues 	$80.35
73051	Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if: (a) 	$272.70
	the aspiration is performed by a recognised pathologist; or (b) a recognised pathologist attends the 
	aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
73053	Cytology of a smear from cervix where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a 	$30.20
	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 
73055	Cytology of a smear from cervix, not associated with item 73053, where the smear is prepared by direct 	$30.20
	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; 
73057	Cytology of smears from vagina, not associated with item 73053 or 73055 and not to monitor hormone 	$30.20
	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 
73059	Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 	$57.90
	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) 
73060	Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 	$67.75
	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) 
73061	Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 	$79.50
	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) 
	Group P7  - Genetics
73287	Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques of 1	$647.45
	 or more of any tissue or fluid except blood - 1 or more tests 
73289	Chromosome studies, including preparation, count, karyotyping and identification by banding techniques of 	$590.65
	blood - 1 or more tests 
73300	Detection of genetic mutation of the FMR1 gene by nucleic acid amplification (NAA) where: (a) the patient 	$159.00
	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 
73305	Detection of genetic mutation of the fmr1 gene by Southern Blot where the results in item 73300 are 	$318.00
	inconclusive 
73308	Characterisation of the genotype of a patient for Factor v Leiden gene mutation, or detection of the other 	$52.95
	relevant mutations in the investigation of proven venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism - 1 or more tests 
73311	Characterisation of the genotype of a person who is a first degree relative of a person who has proven to 	$57.25
	have 1 or more abnormal genotypes under item 73308 - 1 or more tests 
73314	Characterisation of gene rearrangement by nucleic acid amplification in the diagnosis and monitoring of 	$373.65
	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
73317	Detection of the c282y genetic mutation of the hfe gene and, if performed, detection of other mutations for 	$57.25
	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) 
73320	Detection of hla-b27 by nucleic acid amplification 	$65.60
	Group P8  - Infertility and pregnancy tests
73521	Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa or examination of cervical mucus for spermatozoa 	$15.10
	(Huhner's test) 
73523	Semen examination (other than post-vasectomy semen examination), including: (a) measurement of volume, 	$68.80
	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
73525	Sperm antibodies - sperm-penetrating ability - 1 or more tests 	$44.50
73527	Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg) - detection in serum or urine by 1 or more methods for diagnosis of 	$15.75
	pregnancy - 1 or more tests 
73529	Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), quantitation in serum by 1 or more methods (except by latex, 	$44.95
	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 
	Group P9  - Simple basic pathology tests
73801	Semen examination for presence of spermatozoa 	$10.70
73802	Leucocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, examination of blood film (including differential leucocyte 	$8.15
	count), haemoglobin, haematocrit or erythrocyte count - 1 test 
73803	2 tests described in item 73802 	$10.90
73804	3 or more tests described in item 73802 	$14.75
73805	Microscopy of urine, whether stained or not, or catalase test 	$7.10
73806	Pregnancy test by 1 or more immunochemical methods 	$15.75
73807	Microscopy for wet film other than urine, including any relevant stain 	$12.00
73808	Microscopy of Gram-stained film, including (if performed) a service described in item 73805 or 73807 	$18.45
73809	Chemical tests for occult blood in faeces by reagent stick, strip, tablet or similar method 	$5.20
73810	Microscopy for fungi in skin, hair or nails - 1 or more sites 	$12.00
73811	Mantoux test 	$19.60
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 	N/A
	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. 
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 	N/A
	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. 
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 	N/A
	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. 
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 	N/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. 
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 	N/A
	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. 
	Group P10 - Patient episode initiation
73901	Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of a service described in item 73053, 73055 or 73057 from a 	$19.10
	person who is not in a recognised hospital or a prescribed laboratory
73903	Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 	$15.80
	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 
73905	Initiation of a patient episode that consists only of 1 or more services described in items 72813, 72816, 	$19.10
	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 
73907	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of specimen for a service (other than a service described in item 	$28.95
	73901, 73903, 73905 or in Group P9) if the specimen is collected in an approved collection centre 
73909	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in 	$28.95
	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 
73910	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in 	$28.95
	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 
73912	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in 	$28.95
	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 
73913	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in 	$24.05
	items 73901, 73903, 73905 or 73907 or items in Group P9) if the specimen is collected from the person by 
	the person 
73915	Initiation of a patient episode by collection of a specimen for a service (other than a service described in 	$24.05
	items 73901, 73903 or 73905 or items in Group P9) if the specimen is collected by or on behalf of the 
	treating practitioner 
	Group P11 - Specimen referred
73921	Receipt of a specimen by an approved pathology practitioner of an approved pathology authority from 	$19.10
	another approved pathology practitioner of a different approved pathology authority or another approved 
	pathology authority (Item is subject to rules 14, 15 and 16) 
	Group P12 - Management of bulk-billed services
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 	N/A
	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 
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 	N/A
	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; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following 
	ssd spatial units: (a) Beaudesert Shire Part a (b) Belconnen (c) Darwin City (d) Eastern Outer Melbourne (e)
	 East Metropolitan (f) Frankston City (g) Gosford- Wyong (h) Greater Geelong City Part a (i) Gungahlin-Hall 
	(j) Ipswich City (part in bsd) (k) Litchfield Shire (l) Melton-Wyndham (m) Mornington Peninsula Shire 
	(n)Newcastle (o) North Canberra (p) Palmerston-East Arm (q) Pine Rivers Shire (r) Queanbeyan (s) South 
	Canberra (t) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (u) Southern Adelaide (v) South West Metropolitan (w) 
	Thuringowa City Part a (x) Townsville City Part a (y) Tuggeranong (z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (za) Woden 
	Valley (zb)Yarra Ranges Shire Part a; or (iv) the geographical area included in the sla spatial unit of Palm 
	Island (ac)
Schedule B—Workers compensation services
Item Number	Description	Maximum Fee
	(Excl GST)
ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBED MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (ePMC)
PMCON	An electronic Prescribed Medical Certificate (ePMC), completed by a legally 	$5.30
qualified medical practitioner, and emailed to WorkCover Corporation within 
24 hours of the consultation. 

	The ePMCs must comply with the following conditions set out by WorkCover 
	Corporation:
1.	All fields are completed accurately and in full (abbreviations and acronyms 
are not acceptable). 
2.	Where possible, a definitive diagnosis of the injured worker’s medical 
condition is included.   
3.	All ePMCs must be numbered as specified by WorkCover Corporation.
4.	All ePMCs must be emailed to a secured email address specified by 
WorkCover Corporation.
5.	All ePMCs must be encrypted in a manner specified by WorkCover 
Corporation.
6.	The injured worker must give consent to the treating medical practitioner to 
submit the ePMC to WorkCover Corporation and the ePMC confirms that 
consent has been given.
	Note 1: 	ePMCs that do not meet the specified requirements of the item 
description will not attract a $5.30 fee. 
	Note 2: 	The practitioner must make it clear to the injured worker that a claim is 
not being lodged when the ePMC is submitted. The injured worker maintains 
the right to decide to lodge a claim. 
	Note 3: 	Information on how to submit the ePMC in a form approved by WorkCover 
Corporation is available on www.workcover.com or telephone WorkCover 
Corporation on 13 18 55.
SHORT MEDICAL REPORT - TREATING DOCTOR
WMG37	General Practitioners: Short medical report, expected to be provided within 	$77.00
72 hours of receipt of the initial request.
WMP37	Consultant Physicians: Short medical report, expected to be provided within 	$98.00
	72 hours of receipt of the initial request.
WMS37	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Short medical report expected to be 	$98.00
	provided within 72 hours of receipt of the initial request.

Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A short medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3:  	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day 
is any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holiday.
Note 4: 	A short report should be based on the medical practitioner’s notes and would not 
usually require a consultation with the patient. However, where a consultation is 
appropriate (for example if the practitioner has not seen the patient for some time 
or detailed information is required about the range of duties being considered) a 
consultation fee may be charged in accordance with 'Consultation: Medical review 
for preparation of a report - treating doctor' item numbers.
Note 5: 	Short reports may be faxed to the requestor with the relevant account.
Note 6: 	Reports should be concise and focused.
STANDARD MEDICAL REPORT - TREATING DOCTOR (EXCLUDING 
PSYCHIATRISTS)
WMG16	General Practitioners: Treating doctor standard medical report, expected to 	$200.00
be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.
WMP16	Consultant Physicians: Treating doctor standard medical report, expected to 	$375.00
	be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.
WMS16	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Treating doctor standard medical report, 	$375.00
	expected to be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial 
	request.

Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A standard medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3:  	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of request
is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day is any day, 
excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holiday.
Note 4: 	A standard medical report should be based on the medical practitioner’s notes and 
would not usually require a consultation with the patient. However, where a consultation 
is appropriate (for example if the practitioner has not seen the patient for some time or 
detailed information is required about the range of duties being considered) a consultation 
fee may be charged in accordance with 'Consultation:  Medical review for preparation of 
a report - treating doctor' item numbers.
COMPLEX MEDICAL REPORT - TREATING DOCTOR (EXCLUDING 
PSYCHIATRISTS)
WMG40	General Practitioners: Treating doctor complex medical report, expected to 	$250.00
	be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.
WMP40	Consultant Physicians: Treating doctor complex medical report, expected to	$470.00
	be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.
WMS40	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Treating doctor complex medical report,  	$470.00
	expected to be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial 
	request.

Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A complex medical report must be requested in writing and may be 
requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day 
is any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	A complex medical report should be based on the medical practitioner’s notes 
and would not usually require a consultation with the patient. However, where 
a consultation is appropriate (for example if the practitioner has not seen the 
patient for some time or detailed information is required about the range of duties 
being considered) a consultation fee may be charged in accordance with 
'Consultation: Medical review for preparation of a report - treating doctor' item 
numbers.
Note 5: 	A complex medical report requires additional information above that required in a 
standard report, and may be deemed complex compared to a standard report when
the injured worker has:
	- three or more ongoing compensable injuries arising from the same claim; and/or
	- pre-existing conditions that have a significant impact on the compensable 
  disability; and/or
	- co-morbidities that have a significant impact on the compensable disability.
Note 6: 	The requestor must specify in the request that he or she is seeking a complex 
medical report. The treating practitioner must not charge for a complex report if 
not approved by the requestor prior to the completion of the report.
STANDARD MEDICAL REPORT - TREATING PSYCHIATRIST
WMP43	Psychiatrists: Treating doctor standard medical report, expected to be 	$470.00
	provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.

Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A standard medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter 
of request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business 
day is any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	A standard medical report should be based on the medical practitioner’s notes 
and would not usually require a consultation with the patient. However, where a 
consultation is appropriate (for example if the practitioner has not seen the 
patient for some time or detailed information is required about the range of duties 
being considered) a consultation fee may be charged in accordance with 
'Consultation:  Medical review for preparation of a report - treating doctor' item 
numbers.
COMPLEX MEDICAL REPORT - TREATING PSYCHIATRIST
WMP46	Psychiatrists: Treating doctor complex medical report, expected to be	$585.00
	provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.

Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A complex medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3:  	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day is 
any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	A complex medical report should be based on the medical practitioner’s notes and 
would not usually require a consultation with the patient. However, where a consultation 
is appropriate (for example if the practitioner has not seen the patient for some time or 
detailed information is required about the range of duties being considered) a consultation 
fee may be charged in accordance with 'Consultation:  Medical review for preparation of a 
report - treating doctor' item numbers.
Note 5:	If the treating psychiatrist believes that a complex report is required, the psychiatrist must 
contact the injured worker’s claims manager to determine if this is appropriate. The treating 
practitioner must not charge for a complex report if it has not been approved with the requestor 
prior to the completion of the report.
CONSULTATION: MEDICAL REVIEW FOR PREPARATION OF A REPORT - 
TREATING DOCTOR
WMG70	General Practitioner: Consultation: medical review for the preparation of a 	$47.70
	treating doctor report.
WMP70	Consultant Physicians: Consultation: medical review for the preparation of a 	$95.40
	treating doctor report.
WMS70	Specialist in a surgical discipline: Consultation: medical review for the 	$95.40
	preparation of a treating doctor report.
WMY70	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of not more than 15 minutes 	$61.50
	duration for the preparation of a treating doctor report.
WMY71	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 15 minutes but not 	$124.00
	more than 30 minutes duration for the preparation of a treating doctor report.
WMY72	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 30 minutes but not 	$183.40
	more than 45 minutes duration for the preparation of a treating doctor report.
WMY73	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 45 minutes but not 	$265.00
	more than 75 minutes duration for the preparation of a treating doctor report.
WMY74	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 75 minutes duration for	$307.40
	the preparation of a treating doctor report.
READING TIME TO PREPARE A REPORT - TREATING DOCTOR
WMG55	General Practitioners: Reading time payable to a treating doctor for reading 
	prior reports or other information forwarded or approved by the requestor in 	DF
order to prepare a report. 
	Derived fee: The fee for item WMG55 is $47.70 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $4.00 per page thereafter.
WMP55	Consultant Physicians: Reading time payable to a treating doctor for reading 
	prior reports or other information forwarded or approved by the requestor in 	DF
order to prepare a report. 
	Derived fee: The fee for item WMP55 is $95.40 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.
WMS55	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Reading time payable to a treating doctor 
	for reading prior reports or other information forwarded or approved by the 	DF
requestor in order to prepare a report. 
	Derived fee: The fee for item WMS55 is $95.40 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.
WMY55	Psychiatrists: Reading time payable to a treating doctor for reading prior 
	reports or other information forwarded or approved by the requestor in order 	DF
to prepare a report. 
		Derived fee: The fee for item WMY55 is $124.00 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.

Note 1: 	Payment for the reading of written material will only be made where the reading is 
required in order for the doctor to prepare a report, and where the reading is at the 
request or approval of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2: 	A fee is not payable for the reading of case notes, clinical material or any other material 
that is not directly supplied or approved by the parties listed in note 1.
MEDICAL REPORT CLARIFICATION - TREATING DOCTOR
WMG25	General Practitioners: Clarification of a medical report, re-examination not 	$45.00
	required.
WMP25	Consultant Physicians: Clarification of a medical report, re-examination not 	$81.70
	required.
WMS25	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Clarification of a medical report,	$81.70
	re-examination not required.

Note 1: 	The requestor must specify that he or she is seeking a clarification of a previous 
medical report.
Note 2: 	A clarification of a medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	A fee is not payable for the clarification of a medical report if the clarification is sought 
as a result of failure by the doctor to address the original questions in the letter of request.
TELEPHONE CALL (EXCLUDING CALLS MADE TO OR RECEIVED FROM 
INJURED WORKERS)
WMG24	General Practitioners: Telephone call up to and including 60 minutes duration.	$200.00
	per hour
WMP24	Consultant Physicians: Telephone call up to and including 60 minutes duration.	$392.00
	per hour
WMS24	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Telephone call up to and including 60 	$392.00
	minutes duration.	per hour

Note 1: 	Telephone contact between treating/referring medical providers which forms part of the 
clinical management of the case is not chargeable.
Note 2: 	Telephone calls are chargeable if of a case specific nature, made to or received from:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- an employer;
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate;
	- a WorkCover Corporation medical consultant; or
	- a vocational rehabilitation service provider contracted by WorkCover.
Note 3: 	A fee is payable if the telephone contact occurs during a consultation with the injured 
worker provided that the consultation duration excludes the duration of the telephone call. 
For example, if the consultation and telephone 	call duration is 20 minutes and the call 
duration alone is 10 minutes, the consultation should be charged as a 10 minute consultation.
Note 4: 	Invoices for telephone calls in accordance with this item must record the name of the other 
party and the duration of the phone call in minutes.
Note 5: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 for a 20 minute call).
CASE CONFERENCE
WMG09	General Practitioners: Case conference to determine details of limitations to 	$200.00
	work, recommendations facilitating a return to work and options for 	per hour
management of the injured worker’s recovery, including medical treatment 
	strategies.
WMP09	Consultant Physicians: Case conference to determine details of limitations to 	$392.00
	work, recommendations facilitating a return to work and options for 	per hour
management of the injured worker’s recovery, including medical treatment 
	strategies.
WMS09	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Case conference to determine details of 	$392.00
	limitations to work, recommendations facilitating a return to work and options 	per hour
for management of the injured worker’s recovery, including medical treatment 
	strategies.

Note 1: 	This service must be authorised by the claims agent or self-insured employer.
Note 2: 	A case conference may be requested by:
	- a treating medical expert;
	- an employer;
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate;
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a vocational rehabilitation service provider contracted by WorkCover.
Note 3: 	The claims agent or self-insured employer must be represented at the case conference. 
The injured worker, or injured worker’s advocate or representative must always be invited 
to attend the case conference.
Note 4: 	Case conferences conducted by telephone (teleconferencing) are chargeable under this item.
Note 5: 	It is the responsibility of the claims agent or self-insured employer to make a written and 
signed record of the case conference that is to be distributed to all attendees. Differences 
of opinion should be noted in the record. No fee is payable for records made by any medical 
practitioner during the case conference.
Note 6: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 for a 20 minute attendance).
WORKSITE ASSESSMENT
WMG08	General Practitioners: Worksite assessment, for the purpose of assessing 	$200.00
	and reporting the duties that are or can be made available, and the capacity of	per hour
the injured worker to undertake these duties.
WMP08	Consultant Physicians: Worksite assessment, for the purpose of assessing 	$392.00
	and reporting the duties that are or can be made available, and the capacity of	per hour
the injured worker to undertake these duties.
WMS08	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Worksite assessment, for the purpose of 	$392.00
	assessing and reporting the duties that are or can be made available, and the 	per hour
capacity of the injured worker to undertake these duties.
Note 1: 	A worksite assessment may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2: 	The claims agent or self-insured employer will authorise the service if it is reasonable.
Note 3: 	At worksite visits it is expected that the employer, injured worker or injured worker’s 
representative, a claims agent or self-insured employer representative should be present.
Note 4: 	The claims agent or self-insured employer should contact the employer to ensure 
appropriate access to the worksite and to arrange for an employer representative to be 
available to help maximise the value of time spent in the workplace.
Note 5: 	The worksite assessment must include an assessment of the physical environment, 
mental work demands, human behaviour, working conditions, educational requirements 
and other conditions.
Note 6: 	The report of a worksite assessment is to be completed and distributed to relevant parties 
in attendance during the worksite assessment. A copy must also 	be provided to the claims
 manager, treating doctor and injured worker (if not present) within one week of the 
assessment. No additional fee is payable for completion of the form. 
Note 7: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 for a 20 minute attendance).
THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION
WMG14	General Practitioners: Third party consultation at the doctor’s rooms where	$200.00
	 the injured worker is usually not present.	per hour
WMP14	Consultant Physicians: Third party consultation at the doctor’s rooms where 	$392.00
	the injured worker is usually not present.	per hour
WMS14	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Third party consultation at the doctor’s 	$392.00
	rooms where the injured worker is usually not present.	per hour
	
Note 1: 	This service must be authorised by the claims agent or self-insured employer.
Note 2: 	This service should involve one of the following:
	- an employer;
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer;
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate;
	- a provider of investigative services; or
	- a vocational rehabilitation provider.
Note 3: 	This service may include a video viewing of a injured worker’s normal duties, 
alternative duties or other activities.
Note 4:	 It is the responsibility of the claims agent or self-insured employer to ensure a written 
and signed record is made of the third party consultation that is to be distributed to all 
attendees. No fee is payable for records made by any medical practitioner during the 
third party consultation.
Note 5: 	If as a result of the third party consultation the medical practitioner has amended details 
regarding the injured worker’s limitations to work, capacity, recommendations for 
facilitating a return to work and/or options for management of the injured worker, the 
medical practitioner must consider the injured worker’s input into this decision.
Note 6: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 for a 20 minute attendance).
ATTENDANCE AT A DISPUTE RESOLUTION
WMG15	General Practitioners: Attendance at a dispute resolution.	$200.00
	per hour
WMP15	Consultant Physicians: Attendance at a dispute resolution.	$392.00
	per hour
WMS15	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Attendance at a dispute resolution.	$392.00
	per hour
Note 1: 	Court attendances can be charged under this item.
Note 2: 	Attendance at a dispute resolution must be at the request of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer;
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate; or
	- an employer or employer’s representative.
Note 3: 	A witness at a dispute resolution proceeding is entitled to reimbursement of any 
expense that the dispute resolution authority certifies has been, or is likely to be, 
reasonably incurred by the witness as a consequence of appearing before the authority.
Note 4: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 for a 20 minute attendance).
TRAVEL TIME: WORKSITE ASSESSMENT, CASE CONFERENCE, DISPUTE 
RESOLUTION OR THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION
WMG10	General Practitioners: Travel time for the purpose of a worksite assessment, 	$200.00
	case conference, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
WMP10	Consultant Physicians: Travel time for the purpose of a worksite assessment, 	$392.00
	case conference, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
WMS10	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Travel time for the purpose of a worksite 	$392.00
	assessment, case conference, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
	
Note 1: 	Travel must be authorised by the claims agent or self-insured employer.
Note 2: 	All accounts must include the total time spent travelling plus the distance travelled.
Note 3: 	The claims agent may choose to contain costs by requesting the service from an 
appropriate practitioner based in the injured worker’s locality.
Note 4: 	Where more than one worksite assessment, case conference or dispute resolution is 
conducted, the travel fee is to be apportioned accordingly.
Note 5: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would
charge $66.65 for 20 minutes travel).
CANCELLATION: CASE CONFERENCE, WORKSITE ASSESSMENT, DISPUTE 
RESOLUTION OR THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION
WMG36	General Practitioners: Cancellation of case conference,	$200.00
	worksite assessment, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
WMP36	Consultant Physicians: Cancellation of case conference,	$392.00
	worksite assessment, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
WMS36	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Cancellation of case conference, worksite 	$392.00
	assessment, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
Note 1: 	Payment for cancellation will only be made when the attendance was at  the request of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer;
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate; or
	- an employer or employer’s representative.
Note 2: 	A cancellation fee is payable only if the cancellation occurs less than 24 hours before 
the time of the proposed attendance.
Note 3: 	A cancellation fee is not payable if the doctor is responsible for the cancellation.
Note 4: 	Any part of an hour should be charged proportionately (eg a general practitioner would 
charge $66.65 where 20 minutes had been allocated for the attendance).
Note 5: 	If the cancelled appointment is subsequently filled with another earning activity, this fee 
does not apply.
JOB ANALYSIS AND/OR RECOMMENDED JOB DESCRIPTION STATEMENT
WMG56	General Practitioners: Formal job analysis and/or recommended job 	$77.00
	descriptions. Reading of and written recommendations on the suitability of 
	proposals for return to work, expected to be provided within 10 business 
	days of receipt of the initial request.
WMP56	Consultant Physicians: Formal job analysis and/or recommended job 	$98.00
	descriptions. Reading of and written recommendations on the suitability of 
	proposals for return to work, expected to be provided within 10 business 
	days of receipt of the initial request.
WMS56	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Formal job analysis and/or recommended 	$98.00
	job descriptions. Reading of and written recommendations on the suitability of 
	proposals for return to work, expected to be provided within 10 business 
	days of receipt of the initial request.
Note 1: 	A job analysis and/or job description statement must be requested in writing and may 
be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer;
	- a worker's representative or advocate;
	- a vocational rehabilitation service provider contracted by WorkCover.
Note 2: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the letter of request is posted, 
or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day is any day, excluding 
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 3: 	Payment for this service will not be made in advance.
SPECIFIED DUTIES FORM (SDF)
WMG23	General Practitioners: Completion of a specified duties form (SDF).	$17.70
WMP23	Consultant Physicians: Completion of a specified duties form (SDF).	$17.70
WMS23	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Completion of a specified duties form (SDF).	$17.70
Note 1: 	This form is to be completed at the request of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2: 	A fee is not payable if the form is completed during a consultation with the injured worker.
Note 3: 	SDFs may be obtained by contacting WorkCover Corporation on 13 18 55. 
PHOTOCOPYING
WMGSP	General Practitioners, Consultant Physicians, Specialists in a surgical 	$0.20
	discipline: Photocopying of documents.	per page
Note 1: 	The number of pages should be stated on the account. Any accounts without the 
number of pages stated will be returned for amendment.
Note 2: 	A fee is only payable if the photocopying is at the request of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer;
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate;
	- an investigator or solicitor.
Note 3: 	Accounts must state the name of the doctor who provided the services to which the 
photocopied information is related. Accounts with the practice name only will be 
returned for amendment.
Note 4: 	Accounts for administration time are not chargeable as this cost has been factored into 
the fee per page.
EMERGENCY RETRIEVAL TEAM - TRAVEL TIME
WMS51	Specialists: Travel time by a retrieval team doctor in association with a 	$392.00
	professional attendance relating to item numbers 00160, 00161, 00162, 00163 	per hour
	and 00164, other than ‘out of hours’ travel (refer to item number WMS52).
WMS52	Specialists: Travel time by a retrieval team doctor between 11pm and 7am 	$568.00
	any day of the week or on a public holiday in association with a professional 	per hour
	attendance relating to item numbers 00160, 00161, 00162, 00163 and 00164
Note 1: 	Where more than one injured worker is treated at the site of the emergency, the 
travel fee is to be apportioned accordingly.
Note 2: 	Any part of an hour should be billed proportionately.
EXTRA-CORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY
WMI11	Specialists: Initial treatment of Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy provided 	$116.60
	by a specialist radiology practice.
WMI12	Specialists: Subsequent treatments of Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy 	$95.40
	provided by a specialist radiology practice.
WMI13	Specialists: Double treatments (bilateral or multiple) of Extra-Corporeal Shock 	$159.00
	Wave Therapy provided by a specialist radiology practice.
Note 1: 	The I in prefix WMI item number represents the letter “I” not a numeral one (1).
Note 2: 	This treatment has been approved by WorkCover Corporation for use in the following 
conditions:
	- heel pain/plantar fasciitis
	- calcific tendonitis of shoulder
	- lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
	- medial epicondylitis
	- non-united fractures
	- patellar tendinopathy.
Note 3: 	Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy for any other conditions must be authorised by 
the claims agent or self-insured employer prior to treatment.
Note 4:	Epicondylitis treatment is NOT payable by WorkCover Corporation for treatment provided 
within 3 months or after 5 years from date of injury.
SERVICES DELIVERED BY EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGEONS
WME24	Otorhinolaryngologists: Cortical evoked response audiometry - verification.	$271.70
WME2A	Otorhinolaryngologists: Cortical evoked response audiometry - quantification.	$271.70
WME25	Otorhinolaryngologists: Sensonics smell identification test.	$118.10
SERVICES DELIVERED BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
WMG26	Medical Practitioners: Fluids, intravenous drip infusion of – percutaneous.	$46.65
WMG27	Medical Practitioners: Fluids, intravenous drip infusion of – open exposure.	$77.40
Note 1:	Item WMG26 is only payable where the service is not in association with a surgical 
procedure.
SERVICES DELIVERED BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN THE PRACTICE OF 
HYPNOTHERAPY
WMG31	Medical Practitioners: At consulting rooms, not more than 15 minutes.	$40.00
WMG28	Medical Practitioners: At consulting rooms, 16 to 30 minutes.	$69.65
WMG29	Medical Practitioners: At consulting rooms, 31 to 45 minutes.	$104.50
WMG30	Medical Practitioners: At consulting rooms, more than 46 minutes.	$142.35
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - SHORT MEDICAL REPORT
WMPA1	Consultant Physicians: Independent medical examiner short medical report, 	$98.00
	expected to be provided within 72 hours of receipt of the initial request.
WMSA1	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Independent medical examiner short	$98.00
	medical report, expected to be provided within 72 hours of receipt of the 
	initial request.
Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day is 
any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	Reports should be concise and focused. The anticipated length of a short report is 
approximately half an A4 page.
Note 5:	Short reports may be faxed to the requestor with the relevant account.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - MEDICAL REPORT (EXCLUDING 
PSYCHIATRISTS)
WMP29	Consultant Physicians: Independent medical examiner report, expected to be 	$470.00
	provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial request.
WMS29	Specialist in a surgical discipline: Independent medical examiner report, 	$470.00
	expected to be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial 
	request.
Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day 
is any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	There is an expectation that a consultation will be required for the preparation of a 
report and this should be charged in accordance with 'Consultation: Medical review 
for preparation of a report - independent medical examiner' item numbers.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - PSYCHIATRISTS MEDICAL REPORT
WMP61	Psychiatrists: Independent medical examiner standard medical report, 	$585.00
	expected to be provided within 10 business days of receipt of the initial 
	request.
Note 1: 	REPORTS WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Note 2: 	A medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	The date of request is taken to be two business days after the date the letter of 
request is posted, or one business day after the request is faxed. A business day is 
any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Note 4: 	There is an expectation that a consultation will be required for the preparation of a report.
Note 5: 	Occasionally a psychiatrist will require more than one consultation with a patient to write 
a report. We recommend that the psychiatrist contacts the claims	 manager prior to 
providing a second consultation, to determine whether this is appropriate in the 
circumstances of the case (eg time constraints). Where an additional consultation is 
required it must be provided within 10 working days of the first consultation.
Note 6: 	Please refer to item numbers under 'Consultation: Medical review for preparation of a 
report -independent medical examiner'.
CONSULTATION:  MEDICAL REVIEW FOR PREPARATION OF A REPORT - 
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER
WMP80	Consultant Physician: Consultation: medical review for the preparation of 	$185.50
	an independent medical examiner report.
WMS80	Specialist in a surgical discipline: Consultation: medical review for the 	$185.50
	preparation of an independent medical examiner report.
WMY80	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of not more than 15 minutes 	$61.50
	duration for the preparation of an independent medical examiner report.
WMY81	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 15 minutes but not 	$124.00
	more than 30 minutes duration for the preparation of an independent medical 
	examiner report.
WMY82	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 30 minutes but not 	$183.40
	more than 45 minutes duration for the preparation of an independent medical 
	examiner report.
WMY83	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 45 minutes but not 	$265.00
	more than 75 minutes duration for the preparation of an independent medical 
	examiner report.
WMY84	Psychiatrist: Consultation: medical review of more than 75 minutes duration for	$307.40
	 the preparation of an independent medical examiner report.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - READING TIME
WMP32	Consultant Physicians: Reading time payable to an independent medical 
	examiner for reading prior reports or other information forwarded or approved	DF
by the requestor in order to prepare a report. 
Derived fee: The fee for item WMP32 is $95.40 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.
WMS32	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Reading time payable to an independent 
	medical examiner for reading prior reports or other information forwarded or 	DF
approved by the requestor in order to prepare a report. 
Derived fee: The fee for item WMS32 is $95.40 for reading time up to and including 
12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.
WMY32	Psychiatrists: Reading time payable to an independent medical examiner for 
	reading prior reports or other information forwarded or approved by the 	DF
requestor in order to prepare a report.
	Derived fee: The fee for item WMY32 is $124.00 for reading time up to and 
	including 12 pages, plus $7.60 per page thereafter.
Note 1: 	Payment for the reading of written material will only be made where the reading is
required in order for the doctor to prepare a report, and where the reading is at the 
request or approval of:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2: 	A fee is not payable for the reading of case notes, clinical material or any other material 
that is not directly supplied or approved by the parties listed in note 1.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - MEDICAL REPORT CLARIFICATION
WMP33	Consultant Physicians: Clarification of a medical report, re-examination not 	$81.70
	required.
WMS33	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Clarification of a medical report, re-	$81.70
	examination not required.
Note 1: 	The requestor must specify that he or she is seeking a clarification of a previous 
medical report.
Note 2: 	A clarification of a medical report must be requested in writing and may be requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 3: 	A fee is not payable for a clarification of a medical report if the clarification is sought 
as a result of failure by the doctor to address the original questions in the letter of request.
Note 4: 	The intention of this fee is to provide facilities for follow up questions or issues relating to 
prior independent medical examinations and additional 	consultations may not be required. 
The decision to undertake a further consultation is at the discretion of the doctor. If required, 
please refer to item numbers under 'Consultation: medical review for preparation of a 
report - independent medical examiner'.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - TRAVEL TIME: WORKSITE ASSESSMENT,
CASE CONFERENCE, DISPUTE RESOLUTION OR THIRD PARTY 
CONSULTATION
MP940	Consultant Physicians: Travel time for the purpose of a worksite assessment, 	$392.00
	case conference, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
MS940	Specialist in a surgical discipline: Travel time for the purpose of a worksite 	$392.00
	assessment, case conference, dispute resolution or third party consultation.	per hour
Note 1: 	Travel will be approved for independent medical examiner services requested by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2: 	Travel must be authorised by the claims agent or self-insured employer. The cost will 
be authorised if it is considered reasonable.
Note 3: 	All accounts must include the total time spent travelling as well as the distance travelled.
Note 4: 	When the service is requested by the claims manager he or she may choose to contain 
costs by requesting the service from an appropriately based practitioner in the injured 
worker’s locality.
Note 5: 	Where more than one service is conducted, the travel fee is to be apportioned accordingly.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - CANCELLATION OF AN APPOINTMENT 
OR NON-ATTENDANCE
WMP34	Consultant Physicians: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance, less	$185.50
	 than 24 hours before the time of the scheduled appointment.
WMS34	Specialist in a surgical discipline: Cancellation of an appointment or non-	$185.50
	attendance, less than 24 hours before the time of the scheduled appointment.
WMY85	Psychiatrist: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance of not more 	$61.50
	than 15 minutes duration, less than 24 hours before the time of the scheduled 
	appointment.
WMY86	Psychiatrist: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance of more than 	$124.00
	15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, less than 24 hours before 
	the time of the scheduled appointment.
WMY87	Psychiatrist: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance of more than 	$183.40
	30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, less than 24 hours before 
	the time of the scheduled appointment.
WMY88	Psychiatrist: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance of more than 	$265.00
	45 minutes but not more than 75 minutes duration, less than 24 hours before 
	the time of the scheduled appointment.
WMY89	Psychiatrist: Cancellation of an appointment or non-attendance of more than 	$307.40
	75 minutes duration, less than 24 hours before the time of the scheduled 
	appointment.
Note 1: 	Fees apply only to the cancellation of medical appointments arranged by:
	- a claims agent or self-insured employer; or
	- a injured worker, injured worker’s representative or advocate.
Note 2:	If the cancelled appointment or non-attendance is subsequently filled with another 
earning activity, this fee does not apply.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER - TRAVEL FOR EXAMINATIONS
WMP64	Consultant Physicians: A full day attendance at the venue more than 100 	$114.50
	kilometres from the Adelaide GPO for the purpose of providing an independent
	medical examiner report.
WMS64	Specialists in a surgical discipline: A full day attendance at a venue more than 	$114.50
	100 kilometres from the Adelaide GPO for the purpose of providing an 
	independent medical examiner report.
WMP65	Consultant Physicians: Cancellation of an attendance at a venue more than 	$183.40
	100 kilometres from the Adelaide GPO.
WMS65	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Cancellation of an attendance at a venue 	$183.40
	more than 100 kilometres from the Adelaide GPO.
WMP66	Consultant Physicians: Overnight accommodation including meals and 	$102.85
	incidentals.
WMS66	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Overnight accommodation including meals 	$102.85
	and incidentals.
WMP67	Consultant Physicians: Travel by motor vehicle, to and from a venue for the 
	purposes of an appointment made by the report requestor.	ATO Rates
WMS67	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Travel by motor vehicle, to and from a 
	venue for the purposes of an appointment made by the report requestor.	ATO Rates
WMP68	Consultant Physicians: Travel by aircraft, to and from a venue for the 
	purposes of an appointment made by the report requestor.	Economy Airfare
WMS68	Specialists in a surgical discipline: Travel by aircraft, to and from a venue  
	for the purposes of an appointment made by the report requestor.	Economy Airfare
Note 1: 	The first 50 kilometres of any travel is not chargeable.
Note 2:	If more than one organisation has requested services from the provider at the 
travel destination then items WMP/S64, WMP/S66, WMP/S67 and/or WMP/S68 
must be apportioned accordingly.
Note 3: 	A full day pursuant to item WMP/S64 refers to a stay of more than 6 hours at the 
venue including travel time.
Note 4: 	ATO Rates means the rate, applicable to the type of motor vehicle in which the medical expert travelled, published by the Australian Taxation Office as the rate per kilometre that may be claimed as a deduction for business travel expenses incurred in the previous financial year.
Note 5:	Economy Airfare means the amount determined by the Corporation to be the reasonable cost of undertaking the travel using a standard economy airfare.

Legislative history
Notes
	•	Variations of this version that are uncommenced are not incorporated into the text.
	•	Please note—References in the legislation to other legislation or instruments or to titles of bodies or offices are not automatically updated as part of the program for the revision and publication of legislation and therefore may be obsolete.
	•	Earlier versions of these regulations (historical versions) are listed at the end of the legislative history.
	•	For further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au.
Legislation revoked by principal regulations
The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scales of Charges—Medical Practitioners) Regulations 1999 revoked the following:
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scales and Charges—Medical Practitioners) Regulations 1997
Principal regulations and variations
New entries appear in bold.
Year	No	Reference	Commencement	
1999	6	Gazette 14.1.1999 p58	14.1.1999: r 2	
1999	38	Gazette 27.5.1999 p2740	27.5.1999: r 2	
2000	140	Gazette 22.6.2000 p3368	22.6.2000: r 2	
2001	212	Gazette 30.8.2001 p3490	17.9.2001: r 2	
2003	26	Gazette 20.3.2003 p1100	14.4.2003: r 2	
2003	147	Gazette 12.6.2003 p2500	12.6.2003: r 2	
2004	130	Gazette 10.6.2004 p1818	21.6.2004: r 2 	
2004	217	Gazette 21.10.2004 p3934	21.10.2004: r 2 	
2006	228	Gazette 28.9.2006 p3392	28.10.2006: r 2	
2007	56	Gazette 3.5.2007 p1484	1.7.2007: r 2	
Provisions varied
New entries appear in bold.
Entries that relate to provisions that have been deleted appear in italics.
Provision	How varied	Commencement	
rr 2 and 3	omitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002	21.6.2004	
r 4			
r 4(1)	r 4 redesignated as r 4(1) by 212/2001 r 3(b)	17.9.2001	
DF	inserted by 228/2006 r 4(1)	28.10.2006	
GST	inserted by 140/2000 r 3	22.6.2000	
GST law	inserted by 140/2000 r 3	22.6.2000	
MBS Book	inserted by 212/2001 r 3(a)	17.9.2001	
	substituted by 130/2004 r 4	21.6.2004	
	deleted by 228/2006 r 4(2)	28.10.2006	
N/A	inserted by 212/2001 r 3(a)	17.9.2001	
prescribed medical certificate	inserted by 212/2001 r 3(a)	17.9.2001	
r 4(2)	inserted by 212/2001 r 3(b)	17.9.2001	
	substituted by 228/2006 r 4(3)	28.10.2006	
r 4(3)	inserted by 228/2006 r 4(1)	28.10.2006	
r 5	varied by 140/2000 r 4	22.6.2000	
	varied by 212/2001 r 4	17.9.2001	
r 6	inserted by 140/2000 r 5	22.6.2000	
r 6(1)	varied by 212/2001 r 5(a)	17.9.2001	
r 6(2)	varied by 212/2001 r 5(b)	17.9.2001	
r 7	inserted by 228/2006 r 5	28.10.2006	
Note 1	substituted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
	deleted by 147/2003 Sch 1	12.6.2003	
Note 2—see unnumbered note			
Account Preparation Standards	deleted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
Explanatory notes	varied by 38/1999 r 3	27.5.1999	
	deleted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
Sch of items	varied by 38/1999 r 4	27.5.1999	
	deleted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
Sch A before substitution by 130/2004	inserted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
	heading substituted by 26/2003 r 4	14.4.2003	
unnumbered note	Note 2 substituted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
	Note 2 redesignated as an unnumbered note by 147/2003 Sch 1	12.6.2003	
Sch A	substituted by 130/2004 r 5	21.6.2004	
	varied by 217/2004 r 4	21.10.2004	
	substituted by 228/2006 r 6	28.10.2006	
Sch B before substitution by 130/2004	inserted by 212/2001 r 6	17.9.2001	
	substituted by 26/2003 r 5	14.4.2003	
Sch B	substituted by 130/2004 r 5	21.6.2004	
	substituted by 228/2006 r 6	28.10.2006	
Historical versions
21.6.2004		
21.10.2004