Heart and vascular system - MBS items

The following MBS item numbers are included in this clinical category. The following is an indicative list of MBS items that are covered in the clinical category. Other MBS items not listed here may also be covered. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please speak with your insurer.

6080
Coordination of a TAVI Case Conference by a TAVI Practitioner where the TAVI Case Conference has a duration of 10 minutes or more. (Not payable more than once per patient in a five year period.)
6081
Attendance at a TAVI Case Conference by a specialist or consultant physician who does not also perform the service described in item 6080 for the same case conference where the TAVI Case Conference has a duration of 10 minutes or more. (Not payable more than twice per patient in a five year period.)
6082
Attendance at a TMVr suitability case conference, by a cardiothoracic surgeon or an interventional cardiologist, to coordinate the conference, if: (a) the attendance lasts at least 10 minutes; and (b) the surgeon or cardiologist is accredited by the TMVr accreditation committee to perform the service Applicable once each 5 years
6084
Attendance at a TMVr suitability case conference, by a specialist or consultant physician, other than to coordinate the conference, if the attendance lasts at least 10 minutes Applicable once each 5 years
11607
Continuous ambulatory blood pressure recording for 24 hours or more for a patient if: (a) the patient has a clinic blood pressure measurement (using a sphygmomanometer or a validated oscillometric blood pressure monitoring device) of either or both of the following measurements: (i) systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg and less than or equal to 180 mmHg; (ii) diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg and less than or equal to 110 mmHg; and (b) the patient has not commenced anti-hypertensive therapy; and (c) the recording includes the patient’s resting blood pressure; and (d) the recording is conducted using microprocessor-based analysis equipment; and (e) the recording is interpreted by a medical practitioner and a report is prepared by the same medical practitioner; and (f) a treatment plan is provided for the patient; and (g) the service: (i) is not provided in association with ambulatory electrocardiogram recording, and (ii) is not associated with a service to which any of the following items apply: (A) 177; (B) 224 to 228; (C) 229 to 244; (D) 699; (E) 701 to 707; (F) 715; (G) 721 to 732; (H) 735 to 758. Applicable only once in any 12 month period
13400
Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac surgery (H) (Anaes.)
32500
Varicose veins, multiple injections of sclerosant using continuous compression techniques, including associated consultation, one or both legs, if: (a) proximal reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer has been demonstrated; and (b) the service is not for cosmetic purposes; and (c) the service is not associated with: (i) any other varicose vein operation on the same leg (excluding aftercare); or (ii) a service on the same leg (excluding aftercare) to which any of the following items apply: (A) 35200; (B) 59970 to 60078; (C) 60500 to 60509; (D) 61109 Applicable to a maximum of 6 treatments in a 12 month period (Anaes.)
32504
VARICOSE VEINS, multiple excision of tributaries, with or without division of 1 or more perforating veins - 1 leg - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32507, 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies on the same leg (Anaes.)
32507
Varicose veins, sub-fascial ligation of one or more incompetent perforating veins in one leg of a patient, if the service: (a) is performed by open surgical technique (not including endoscopic ligation) and the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; and (b) is not associated with: (i) any other varicose vein operation on the same leg; or (ii) a service (on the same leg) to which item 35200, 60072, 60075 or 60078 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32508
Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the great or small saphenous veins in one leg of a patient, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32511
Varicose veins, complete dissection at the sapheno-femoral and sapheno-popliteal junction, with or without either ligation or stripping, or both, of the great or small saphenous veins in one leg of a patient, for the first time on the same leg, including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32514
Varicose veins, ligation of the great or small saphenous vein in the same leg of a patient, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in the same territory—one leg—including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32517
Varicose veins, ligation of the great and small saphenous vein in the same leg of a patient, with or without stripping, by re-operation for recurrent veins in either territory—one leg—including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both, if the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (a) ache; (b) pain; (c) tightness; (d) skin irritation; (e) heaviness; (f) muscle cramps; (g) limb swelling; (h) discolouration; (i) discomfort; (j) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32520
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) of the patient demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32522
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins of the patient demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32523
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include endovenous laser therapy or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32526
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a radiofrequency catheter introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include endovenous laser therapy or cyanoacrylate adhesive; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32528
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using cyanoacrylate adhesive, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser therapy; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service include all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32529
Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great and small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using cyanoacrylate adhesive, if all of the following apply: (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great and small saphenous veins demonstrate reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer; (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux: (i) ache; (ii) pain; (iii) tightness; (iv) skin irritation; (v) heaviness; (vi) muscle cramps; (vii) limb swelling; (viii) discolouration; (ix) discomfort; (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction; (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser therapy; (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply: (i) 32500 to 32507; (ii) 35200; (iii) 59970 to 60021; (iv) 60036 to 60045; (v) 60060 to 60078; (vi) 60500 to 60509; (vii) 61109 The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both) (Anaes.)
32700
ARTERY OF NECK, bypass using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32703
INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of - with or without endarterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32708
AORTIC BYPASS for occlusive disease using a straight non-bifurcated graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32710
AORTIC BYPASS for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32711
AORTIC BYPASS for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the common femoral or profunda femoris arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32712
ILIO-FEMORAL BYPASS GRAFTING (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32715
AXILLARY or SUBCLAVIAN TO FEMORAL BYPASS GRAFTING to 1 or both FEMORAL ARTERIES (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32718
FEMORO-FEMORAL OR ILIO-FEMORAL CROSS-OVER BYPASS GRAFTING (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32721
RENAL ARTERY, bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32724
RENAL ARTERIES (both), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32730
MESENTERIC VESSEL (single), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32733
MESENTERIC VESSELS (multiple), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32736
INFERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32739
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with above knee anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32742
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to below knee popliteal artery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32745
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis to tibio peroneal trunk or tibial or peroneal artery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32748
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using vein, including harvesting of vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) with distal anastomosis within 5cms of the ankle joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32751
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32754
FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING, using a composite graft (synthetic material and vein) with lower anastomosis above or below the knee, including use of a cuff or sleeve of vein at 1 or both anastomoses (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32757
FEMORAL ARTERY SEQUENTIAL BYPASS GRAFTING, (using a vein or synthetic material) where an additional anastomosis is made to separately revascularise more than 1 artery - each additional artery revascularised beyond a femoral bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32760
VEIN, HARVESTING OF, FROM LEG OR ARM for bypass or replacement graft when not performed on the limb which is the subject of the bypass or graft - each vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32763
ARTERIAL BYPASS GRAFTING, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32766
ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32769
ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, when performed in combination with another vascular operation (including graft to graft anastomosis) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33050
BYPASS GRAFTING to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33055
BYPASS GRAFTING to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33070
ANEURYSM IN THE EXTREMITIES, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33075
ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33080
INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33100
ANEURYSM OF COMMON OR INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, OR BOTH, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33103
THORACIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33109
THORACO-ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33112
SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33115
INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33116 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33116
INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33118
INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision of common iliac aneurysms) not being a service associated with a service to which item 33119 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33119
INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33121
INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33124
ANEURYSM OF ILIAC ARTERY (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33127
ANEURYSMS OF ILIAC ARTERIES (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33130
ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33133
ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33136
FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33139
FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33142
FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33145
RUPTURED THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33148
RUPTURED THORACO-ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33151
RUPTURED SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33154
RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33157
RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to iliac arteries (with or without excision or bypass of common iliac aneurysms) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33160
RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33163
RUPTURED ILIAC ARTERY ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33166
RUPTURED ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, replacement by anastomosis or graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33169
RUPTURED ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, simple ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33172
ANEURYSM OF MAJOR ARTERY, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33175
RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE EXTREMITIES, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33178
RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33181
RUPTURED INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33500
ARTERY OR ARTERIES OF NECK, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (where endarterectomy of 1 or more arteries is undertaken through 1 arteriotomy incision) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33506
INNOMINATE OR SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33509
AORTIC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33512
AORTO-ILIAC ENDARTERECTOMY (1 or both iliac arteries), including closure by suture not being a service associated with a service to which item 33515 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33515
AORTO-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY (1 or both femoral arteries) or BILATERAL ILIO-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33512 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33518
ILIAC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33521
ILIO-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY (1 side), including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33524
RENAL ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33527
RENAL ARTERIES (both), endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33530
COELIAC OR SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33533
COELIAC AND SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33536
INFERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33539
ARTERY OF EXTREMITIES, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33542
EXTENDED DEEP FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY where the endarterectomy is at least 7cms long (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33545
ARTERY, VEIN OR BYPASS GRAFT, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3cm long (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33548
ARTERY, VEIN OR BYPASS GRAFT, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3cm long or greater (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33551
VEIN, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33554
ENDARTERECTOMY, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis - each site (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33800
EMBOLUS, removal of, from artery of neck (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33803
EMBOLECTOMY or THROMBECTOMY, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33806
Embolectomy or thrombectomy (including the infusion of thrombolytic or other agents) from an artery or bypass graft of extremities, or embolectomy of abdominal artery via the femoral artery, item to be claimed once per extremity, regardless of the number of incisions required to access the artery or bypass graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33810
INFERIOR VENA CAVA OR ILIAC VEIN, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33811
INFERIOR VENA CAVA OR ILIAC VEIN, open removal of thrombus or tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33812
THROMBUS, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33815
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33818
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33821
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33824
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33827
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33830
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by interposition graft of synthetic material or vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33833
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33836
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33839
MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33842
ARTERY OF NECK, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33845
LAPAROTOMY for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
33848
EXTREMITY, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34100
MAJOR ARTERY OF NECK, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34103
Great artery (aorta or pulmonary artery) or great vein (superior or inferior vena cava), ligation or exploration of immediate branches or tributaries, or ligation or exploration of the subclavian, axillary, iliac, femoral or popliteal arteries or veins, if the service is not associated with item 32508, 32511, 32520, 32522, 32523, 32526, 32528 or 32529 - for a maximum of 2 services provided to the same patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34106
ARTERY OR VEIN (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure except those services to which items 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34109
TEMPORAL ARTERY, biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34112
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34115
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34118
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABDOMEN, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34121
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34124
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34127
ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABDOMEN, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34130
SURGICALLY CREATED ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, closure of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34142
COELIAC ARTERY, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34145
POPLITEAL ARTERY, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34148
CAROTID ASSOCIATED TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is 4cm or less in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34151
CAROTID ASSOCIATED TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or reconstruction of internal or common carotid arteries, when tumour is greater than 4cm in maximum diameter (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34154
RECURRENT CAROTID ASSOCIATED TUMOUR, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34157
NECK, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34160
AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34163
AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34166
AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo-bifemoral grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34169
INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM TRUNK, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34172
INFECTED AXILLO-FEMORAL OR FEMORO-FEMORAL GRAFT, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34175
INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM EXTREMITIES, excision of including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34500
ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT, EXTERNAL, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34503
ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34506
ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT, EXTERNAL, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34509
ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, not in conjunctionwith another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34512
ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34515
ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, thrombectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34518
STENOSIS OF ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA OR PROSTHETIC ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34800
INFERIOR VENA CAVA, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34803
INFERIOR VENA CAVA, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34806
CROSS LEG BYPASS GRAFTING, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34809
SAPHENOUS VEIN ANASTOMOSIS to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34812
VENOUS STENOSIS OR OCCLUSION, vein bypass for, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service associated with a service to which item 34806 or 34809 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34815
VEIN STENOSIS, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis)-using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34818
VENOUS VALVE, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34821
VEIN TRANSPLANT to restore valvular function (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34824
EXTERNAL STENT, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein - 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34827
EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins - more than 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34830
EXTERNAL STENT, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein (1 stent) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
34833
EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins (more than 1 stent) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35100
ISCHAEMIC LIMB, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, when debridement includes muscle, tendon or bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35103
ISCHAEMIC LIMB, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes.)
35200
OPERATIVE ARTERIOGRAPHY OR VENOGRAPHY, 1 or more of, performed during the course of an operative procedure on an artery or vein, 1 site (Anaes.)
35202
MAJOR ARTERIES OR VEINS IN THE NECK, ABDOMEN OR EXTREMITIES, access to, as part of RE-OPERATION after prior surgery on these vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35300
TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY of 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35303
TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY of aortic arch branches, aortic visceral branches, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35306
TRANSLUMINAL STENT INSERTION, 1 or more stents, including associated balloon dilatation for 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35307
TRANSLUMINAL STENT INSERTION, 1 or more stents (not drug-eluting), with or without associated balloon dilatation, for 1 carotid artery, percutaneous (not direct), with or without the use of an embolic protection device, in patients who: -meet the indications for carotid endarterectomy; and -have medical or surgical comorbidities that would make them at high risk of perioperative complications from carotid endarterectomy, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35309
TRANSLUMINAL STENT INSERTION, 1 or more stents, including associated balloon dilatation for visceral arteries or veins, or more than 1 peripheral artery or vein of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35312
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL ATHERECTOMY including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35315
PERIPHERAL LASER ANGIOPLASTY including associated balloon dilatation of 1 limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35317
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL OR VENOUS CATHETERISATION with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, BY CONTINUOUS INFUSION, using percutaneous approach, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35319 or 35320 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35319
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL OR VENOUS CATHETERISATION with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, BY PULSE SPRAY TECHNIQUE, using percutaneous approach, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35320 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35320
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL OR VENOUS CATHETERISATION with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, BY OPEN EXPOSURE, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (not being a service associated with a service to which another item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or items 35317 or 35319 applies and not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35321
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL OR VENOUS CATHETERISATION to administer agents to occlude arteries, veins or arterio-venous fistulae or to arrest haemorrhage, (but not for the treatment of uterine fibroids or varicose veins) percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35324
ANGIOSCOPY not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35327
ANGIOSCOPY combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35330
INSERTION of INFERIOR VENA CAVAL FILTER, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35331
RETRIEVAL OF INFERIOR VENA CAVAL FILTER, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated 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 radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35361
Retrieval of foreign body in RIGHT ATRIUM, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35362
Retrieval of foreign body in INFERIOR VENA CAVA or AORTA, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35363
Retrieval of foreign body in PERIPHERAL VEIN or PERIPHERAL ARTERY, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (foreign body does not include an instrument inserted for the purpose of a service being rendered) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38200
Right heart catheterisation with any one or more of the following: (a) fluoroscopy; (b) oximetry; (c) dye dilution curves; (d) cardiac output measurement by any method; (e) shunt detection; (f) exercise stress test; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38254 or 38368 applies (Anaes.)
38203
Left heart catheterisation by percutaneous arterial puncture, arteriotomy or percutaneous left ventricular puncture, with any one or more of the following: (a) fluoroscopy; (b) oximetry; (c) dye dilution curves; (d) cardiac output measurements by any method; (e) shunt detection; (f) exercise stress test; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252 or 38254 applies (Anaes.)
38206
Right heart catheterisation with left heart catheterisation via the right heart or by another procedure, with any one or more of the following: (a) fluoroscopy; (b) oximetry; (c) dye dilution curves; (d) cardiac output measurements by any method; (e) shunt detection; (f) exercise stress test; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252 or 38254 applies (Anaes.)
38209
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDYup to and including 3 catheter investigation of any 1 or more ofsyncope, 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 for: (a) the investigation of supraventricular tachycardia involving 4 or more catheters; or (b) complex tachycardia inductions; or (c) multiple catheter mapping; or (d) acute intravenous anti-arrhythmic drug testing with pre and post drug inductions; or (e) catheter ablation to intentionally induce complete atrioventricular block; or (f) intraoperative mapping; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38213 applies (Anaes.)
38213
Cardiac electrophysiological study, performed either: (a) during insertion of implantable defibrillator; or (b) for defibrillation threshold testing at a different time to implantation; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38209 or 38212 applies (Anaes.)
38241
Use of a coronary pressure wire, if the service is: (a) performed during selective coronary angiography, percutaneous angioplasty or transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (b) to measure fractional flow reserve, non-hyperaemic pressure ratios or coronary flow reserve in intermediate coronary artery or graft lesions (stenosis of 50 to 70%); and (c) to determine whether revascularisation is appropriate, if previous functional imaging: (i) has not been performed; or (ii) has been performed but the results are inconclusive or do not apply to the vessel being interrogated; and (d) performed on one or more coronary vascular territories (Anaes.)
38244
Note: (acute coronary syndrome)the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (b) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (c) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (d) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which 38200, 38203, 38206, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies (Anaes.)
38247
Note: (acute coronary syndrome - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (b) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries; and (c) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts); and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38248, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies (Anaes.)
38248
Note: (stable coronary syndrome) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the of Note: TR.8.3 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17B; and (b) as part of the management of the patient; and (c) with placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38249, 38251 or 38252 applies—applicable each 3 months (Anaes.)
38249
Note: (stable coronary syndrome - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.3 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17B; and (b) as part of the management of the patient; and (c) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts);and (e) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (f) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38251 or 38252 applies—applicable once each 3 months (Anaes.)
38251
Note: (pre-operative assessment) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.5 Selective coronary angiography: (a) for a symptomatic patient with valvular or other non-coronary structural heart disease; and (b) as part of the management of the patient for: (i) pre-operative assessment for planning non-coronary cardiac surgery, including by transcatheter approaches; or (ii) evaluation of valvular heart disease or other non-coronary structural heart disease where clinical impression is discordant with non-invasive assessment; and (c) with placement of catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (e) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249 or 38252 applies—applicable once each 12 months (Anaes.)
38252
Note: (pre-operative assessment - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a symptomatic patient with valvular or other non-coronary structural heart disease; and (b) as part of the management of the patient for: (i) pre-operative assessment for planning non-coronary cardiac surgery, including by transcatheter approaches; or (ii) evaluation of valvular heart disease or other non-coronary structural heart disease where clinical impression is discordant with non-invasive assessment; and (c) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into the native coronary arteries; and (d) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts); and (e) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (f) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249 or 38251 applies—applicable once each 12 months (Anaes.)
38254
Right heart catheterisation: (a) performed at the same time as a service to which item 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313 or 38314 applies; and (b) including any of the following (if performed): (i) fluoroscopy; (ii) oximetry; (iii) dye dilution curves; (iv) cardiac output measurement; (v) shunt detection; (vi) exercise stress test (Anaes.)
38256
TEMPORARY TRANSVENOUS PACEMAKING ELECTRODE, insertion of (Anaes.)
38270
BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY OR ISOLATED ATRIAL SEPTOSTOMY, including cardiac catheterisations before and after balloon dilatation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38272
Atrial septal defect or patent foramen closure: (a) for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism; and (b) using a septal occluder or similar device, by transcatheter approach; and (c) including right or left heart catheterisation (or both); other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206 or 38254 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38273
Patent ductus arteriosus, transcatheter closure of, including cardiac catheterisation and any imaging associated with the service (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38274
Ventricular septal defect, transcatheter closure of, with cardiac catheterisation, excluding imaging (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38275
MYOCARDIAL BIOPSY, by cardiac catheterisation (Anaes.)
38276
Transcatheter occlusion of left atrial appendage, and cardiac catheterisation performed by the same practitioner, for stroke prevention in a patient who has non-valvular atrial fibrillation, if: (a) the patient is at increased risk of thromboembolism demonstrated by: (i) a prior stroke (whether of an ischaemic or unknown type), transient ischaemic attack or non-central nervous system systemic embolism; or (ii) at least 2 of the following risk factors: (A) an age of 65 years or more; (B) hypertension; (C) diabetes mellitus; (D) heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less (or both); (E) vascular disease (prior myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease or aortic plaque); and (b) the patient has an absolute and permanent contraindication to oral anticoagulation (confirmed by written documentation that is provided by a medical practitioner, independent of the practitioner rendering the service); and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206 or 38254 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38285
Insertion of implantable ECG loop recorder, by a specialist or consultant physician, for the diagnosis of a primary disorder, including initial programming and testing, if: (a) the patient has recurrent unexplained syncope and does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; and (b) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (c) a neurogenic cause is not suspected (Anaes.)
38286
Removal of implantable ECG loop recorder (Anaes.)
38287
ABLATION OF ARRHYTHMIA CIRCUIT OR FOCUS or isolation procedure involving 1 atrial chamber (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38288
Implantable loop recorder, insertion of, for diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, if: (a) the patient to whom the service is provided has been diagnosed as having had an embolic stroke of undetermined source; and (b) the bases of the diagnosis included the following: (i) the medical history of the patient; (ii) physical examination; (iii) brain and carotid imaging; (iv) cardiac imaging; (v) surface ECG testing including 24-hour Holter monitoring; and (c) atrial fibrillation is suspected; and (d) the patient: (i) does not have a permanent indication for oral anticoagulants; or (ii) does not have a permanent oral anticoagulants contraindication; including initial programming and testing (Anaes.)
38290
ABLATION OF ARRHYTHMIA CIRCUITS OR FOCI, or isolation procedure involving both atrial chambers and including curative procedures for atrial fibrillation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38293
VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA with mapping and ablation, including all associated electrophysiological studies performed on the same day (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38307
Note: (acute coronary syndrome -1 coronary territory with selective coronary angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38308
Note:(acute coronary syndrome -2 coronary territories with selective coronary angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38309
Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of one or more coronary arteries, including all associated imaging, if: (a) the target stenosis within at least one coronary artery is heavily calcified and balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not feasible without rotational artherectomy; and (b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies Applicable only once on each occasion the service is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38310
Note: (acute coronary syndrome -3 coronary territories with selective coronary angiography)the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38311
Note: (stablemulti-vessel disease-1 coronary territory with selective angiography)the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38314 applies; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38313
Note: (stablemulti-vessel disease-2 coronary territories with selective angiography)the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38314 applies; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38314
Note: (stable multi-vessel disease - 3 coronary territory with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17C; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38316
Note: (acute coronary syndrome -1 coronary territory without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38317
Note: (acute coronary syndrome -2 coronary territories without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 3808, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38319
Note: (acute coronary syndrome -3 coronary territories without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38320
Note: (stablemulti-vessel disease-1 coronary territory without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38323 applies; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38322 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38322
Note: (stablemulti-vessel disease-2 coronary territories with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38323 applies; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320 or 38323 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38323
Note: (stablemulti-vessel disease-3 coronary territories with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5 Percutaneous coronary intervention: (a) for a patient: (i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17C; and (ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and (b) including any associated coronary angiography; and (c) including either or both: (i) percutaneous angioplasty; and (ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and (d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and (e) excluding aftercare; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320 or 38322 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38325
Use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during transluminal insertion of stents, to optimise procedural strategy, appropriate stent size and assessment of stent apposition, for a patient documented with: (a) one or more left main coronary artery lesions; or (b) one or more lesions at least 28mm in length in other locations; if performed in association with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies Applicable once per episode of care (for one or more lesions) (H) (Anaes.)
38350
SINGLE CHAMBER PERMANENT TRANSVENOUS ELECTRODE, insertion, removal or replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.)
38353
PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER, insertion, removal or replacement of, not for cardiac resynchronisation therapy, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.)
38356
DUAL CHAMBER PERMANENT TRANSVENOUS ELECTRODES, insertion, removal or replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services where used for pacemaker implantation (Anaes.)
38358
Extraction of one or more chronically implanted transvenous pacing or defibrillator leads, by percutaneous method, with locking stylets and snares, with extraction sheaths (if any), if: (a) the leads have been in place for more than 6 months and require removal; and (b) the service is performed: (i) in association with a service to which item 61109 or 60509 applies; and (ii) by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken the training to perform the service; and (iii) in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38359
PERICARDIUM, paracentesis of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.)
38362
INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP, percutaneous insertion of (Anaes.)
38365
Insertion, removal or replacement of permanent cardiac synchronisation device, if the patient: (a) has all of the following: (i) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class III or IV (despite optimised medical therapy); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35%; (iii) QRS duration of greater than or equal to 130 ms; or (b) has all of the following: (i) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class II (despite optimised medical therapy); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35%; (iii) QRS duration of greater than or equal to 150 ms; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38212 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38368
Insertion, removal or replacement of permanent transvenous left ventricular electrode, through the coronary sinus, for the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy, including right heart catheterisation and any associated venograms, if the patient: (a) has all of the following: (i) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class III or IV (despite optimised medical therapy); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35%; (iii) QRS duration of greater than or equal to 130 ms; or (b) has all of the following: (i) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class II (despite optimised medical therapy); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35%; (iii) QRS duration of greater than or equal to 150 ms; other than a service associated with a service to which item 35200, 38200 or 38212 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38372
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single-chamber ventricular, percutaneous insertion of, for the treatment of bradycardia, including cardiac electrophysiological services (other than a service associated with a service to which item 38350 applies) (H) (Anaes.)
38373
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single-chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval and replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services, during the same percutaneous procedure, if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and (b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38350 applies (H) (Anaes.)
38374
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single-chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval of, if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and (b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service (H) (Anaes.)
38375
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single-chamber ventricular, explantation of, by open surgical approach (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38461
TMVr, by transvenous or transeptal techniques, for permanent coaptation of mitral valve leaflets using one or more Mitraclips™, including intra-operative diagnostic imaging, if: (a) the patient has each of the following risk factors: (i) moderate to severe, or severe, symptomatic degenerative (primary) mitral valve regurgitation (grade 3+ or 4+); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of 20% or more; (iii) symptoms of mild, moderate or severe chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association class II, III or IV); and (b) as a result of a TMVr suitability case conference, the patient has been: (i) assessed as having an unacceptably high risk for surgical mitral valve replacement; and (ii) recommended as being suitable for the service; and (c) the service is performed: (i) by a cardiothoracic surgeon, or an interventional cardiologist, accredited by the TMVr accreditation committee to perform the service; and (ii) via transfemoral venous delivery, unless transfemoral venous delivery is contraindicated or not feasible; and (iii) in a hospital that is accredited by the TMVr accreditation committee as a suitable hospital for the service; and (d) a service to which this item, or item 38463, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 5 years (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38463
TMVr, by transvenous or transeptal techniques, for permanent coaptation of mitral valve leaflets using one or more Mitraclips™, including intra-operative diagnostic imaging, if: (a) the patient has each of the following risk factors: (i) moderate to severe, or severe, symptomatic functional (secondary) mitral valve regurgitation (grade 3+ or 4+); (ii) left ventricular ejection fraction of 20% to 50%; (iii) left ventricular end systolic diameter of not more than 70mm; (iv) symptoms of mild, moderate or severe chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association class II, III or IV) that persist despite maximally tolerated guideline directed medical therapy; and (b) as a result of a TMVr suitability case conference, the patient has been: (i) assessed as having an unacceptably high risk for surgical mitral valve replacement; and (ii) recommended as being suitable for the service; and (c) the service is performed: (i) by a cardiothoracic surgeon, or an interventional cardiologist, accredited by the TMVr accreditation committee to perform the service; and (ii) via transfemoral venous delivery, unless transfemoral venous delivery is contraindicated or not feasible; and (iii) in a hospital that is accredited by the TMVr accreditation committee as a suitable hospital for the service; and (d) a service to which this item, or item 38461, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 5 years (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38467
Insertion, removal or replacement of permanent myocardial electrode, by open surgical approach, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38471
Insertion of implantable defibrillator, including insertion of patches for the insertion of one or more transvenous endocardial leads, if the patient has one of the following: (a) a history of haemodynamically significant ventricular arrhythmias in the presence of structural heart disease; (b) documented high-risk genetic cardiac disease; (c) ischaemic heart disease, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 30% at least one month after experiencing a myocardial infarction and while on optimised medical therapy; (d) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class II or III, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35% (despite optimised medical therapy); other than a service to which item 38212 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38472
Insertion, replacement or removal of implantable defibrillator generator, if the patient has one of the following: (a) a history of haemodynamically significant ventricular arrhythmias in the presence of structural heart disease; (b) documented high-risk genetic cardiac disease; (c) ischaemic heart disease, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 30% at least one month after experiencing a myocardial infarction and while on optimised medical therapy; (d) chronic heart failure, classified as New York Heart Association class II or III, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 35% (despite optimised medical therapy); other than a service to which item 38212 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38474
Repair, augmentation or replacement of branch pulmonary arteries—left or right (or both), with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38477
Valve annuloplasty with insertion of ring, other than: (a) a service to which item 38516 or 38517 applies; or (b) a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38484
Aortic or pulmonary valve replacement with bioprosthesis or mechanical prosthesis, including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38485
MITRAL ANNULUS, reconstruction of, after decalcification, when performed in association with valve surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38487
MITRAL VALVE, open valvotomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38490
Reconstruction and re-implantation of sub-valvular structures, if performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38499 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38493
OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT of acute infective endocarditis, in association with heart valve surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38495
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at high risk for surgery; and (b) the service: (i) is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and (ii) includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and (iii) includes valvuloplasty, if required; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38514 or 38522 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38499
Mitral or tricuspid valve replacement with bioprothesis or mechanical prosthesis, including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38502
Coronary artery bypass, including cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without retrograde cardioplegia, with or without vein grafts, and including at least one of the following: (a) harvesting of left internal mammary artery and vein graft material; (b) harvesting of left internal mammary artery; (c) harvesting of vein graft material; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38508
Repair or reconstruction of left ventricular aneurysm, including plication, resection and primary and patch repairs, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38509
Repair of ischaemic ventricular septal rupture,, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38510
Artery harvesting (other than of the left internal mammary), for coronary artery bypass, if: (a) more than one arterial graft is required; and (b) the service is performed in conjunction withcoronary artery bypass surgery performed by any medical practitioner (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38511
Coronary artery bypass, with the aid of tissue stabilisers, if the service is performed: (a) without cardiopulmonary bypass; and (b) in conjunction with a service to which item 38502 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38512
Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving one atrial chamber only, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38513
Creation of Y-graft, T-graft and graft-to-graft extensions, with micro-arterial or micro-venous anastomosis using microsurgical techniques, if: (a) the service is for one or more anastomoses; and (b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38502 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38514
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at intermediate risk for surgery; and (b) the service: (i) is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and (ii) includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and (iii) includes valvuloplasty, if required; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38522 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38515
Division of accessory pathway, isolation procedure, procedure on atrioventricular node or perinodal tissues involving both atrial chambers and including curative surgery for atrial fibrillation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38516
Simple valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including quadrangular resection, cleft closure or alfieri; and (c) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38517
Complex valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (c) including one of the following: (i) neochords; (ii) chordal transfer; (iii) patch augmentation; (iv) multiple leaflets; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38518
Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38519
Valve explant of a previous prosthesis, if performed during open cardiac surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38522
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe native calcific aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at low risk for surgery; and (b) the service: (i) is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and (ii) includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and (iii) includes valvuloplasty, if required; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38523
Percutaneous transcatheter delivery of dual-filter cerebral embolic protection system during a TAVI procedure, for the reduction of postoperative embolic ischaemic strokes, if: the service is performed upon a TAVI Patient in a TAVI Hospital; and where the service is performed by the practitioner performing the TAVI procedure, the service includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38550
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including valve replacement or repair or implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38553
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38554
Valve sparing aortic root surgery, with reimplantation of aortic valve and coronary arteries and replacement of the ascending aorta, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38555
Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38556
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta, including: (a) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (b) implantation of coronary arteries; and (c) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38557
Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a serviceto which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38558
Aortic repair involving augmentation of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch, if: (a) the patient is a neonate; and (b) the service includes: (i) the use of antegrade cerebral perfusion or deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated myocardial preservation; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38568
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38571
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, with shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38572
Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, if the service: (a) is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38556, 38557, 38558, 38568, 38571, 38706 or 38709 applies; and (b) is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38600
CENTRAL CANNULATION for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38603
Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding post-operative management, other than a service: (a) in which peripheral cannulation is used in preference to central cannulation for valve or coronary bypass procedures; or (b) associated with a service to which item 38555 or 38572 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38609
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump, by arteriotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38612
Removal of intra-aortic balloon pump, with closure of artery by direct suture, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 338816, 38828 or 45503 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38615
Insertion of a left or right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i)currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii)expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricularassist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c)cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38618
Insertion of a left and right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a)a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i)currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii)expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b)acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c)cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38621
Left or right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38624
Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38627
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38637
Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38653
Open heart surgery, other than a service: (a) to which another item in this Group applies; or (b) associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38670
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38673
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38677
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38680
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38700
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38703
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38706
Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38709
Anastomosis or repair of aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38715
Main Pulmonary Artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38718
Banding, debanding or repair of main pulmonary artery, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38721
Vena Cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38724
Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38727
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, without cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38730
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, with cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38733
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38736
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38739
Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38742
Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38745
Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38748
Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38751
Ventricular septal defect, closure by direct suture or patch, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38754
Intraventricular baffle or conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38757
Extracardiac conduit, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38760
Extracardiac conduit, replacement of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38764
Ventricular myectomy, for relief of right or left ventricular obstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38766
Ventricular augmentation, right or left, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38839
Pericardium, subxiphoid open surgical drainage of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38840 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38840
Pericardium, transthoracic (thoracotomy or thoracoscopy) open surgical drainage of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38839 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38841
Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or thoracoscopy or anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816 or 38828 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
38842
Pericardiectomy via sternotomy or anterolateral thoracotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816 or 38828 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
90300
Professional attendance by a cardiothoracic surgeon in the practice of the surgeon’s speciality, if: (a) the service is: (i) performed in conjunction with a service (the lead extraction service) to whichitem 38358 applies; or (ii) performed in conjunction with a service (the leadless pacemaker extraction service) to which item 38373 or 38374 applies; and (b) the surgeon: (i) is providing surgical backup for the provider (who is not a cardiothoracic surgeon) who is performing the lead extraction service or the leadless pacemaker extraction service; and (ii) is present for the duration of the lead extraction service or the leadless pacemaker extraction service, other than during the low risk pre and post extraction phases; and (iii) is able to immediately scrub in and perform a thoracotomy if major complications occur (H)


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