Lung and chest - MBS item (38831)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38831
Thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and drainage of paraneumonic effusion and empyema, exploratory, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38829, 38830, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)