MBS Group T8 · Subgroup 2
Colorectal: MBS items and fees.
All 82 items in subgroup 2 of Group T8, surgical operations, with each item’s schedule fee and Medicare benefits, from the MBS edition of 1 November 2026.
Source: the MBS XML file of 1 November 2026, published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. We update these pages for each MBS edition.
T8.2 Colorectal
82 items
| Item | Description | Fee and benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 32000 | LARGE INTESTINE, resection of, without anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (including formation of stoma) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,234.40 75% benefit $925.80 |
| 32003 | LARGE INTESTINE, resection of, with anastomosis, including right hemicolectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,291.15 75% benefit $968.40 |
| 32004 | LARGE INTESTINE, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) without anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32005, 32006 or 32030 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,376.90 75% benefit $1,032.70 |
| 32005 | LARGE INTESTINE, subtotal colectomy (resection of right colon, transverse colon and splenic flexure) with anastomosis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32003, 32004, 32006 or 32030 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,555.40 75% benefit $1,166.55 |
| 32006 | Left hemicolectomy, including the descending and sigmoid colon (including formation of stoma), other than a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025, 32026 or 32028 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,376.90 75% benefit $1,032.70 |
| 32009 | TOTAL COLECTOMY AND ILEOSTOMY (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,633.25 75% benefit $1,224.95 |
| 32012 | TOTAL COLECTOMY AND ILEORECTAL ANASTOMOSIS (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,804.10 75% benefit $1,353.10 |
| 32015 | TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,217.30 75% benefit $1,663.00 |
| 32018 | TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION; ABDOMINAL RESECTION (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,880.20 75% benefit $1,410.15 |
| 32021 | TOTAL COLECTOMY WITH EXCISION OF RECTUM AND ILEOSTOMY, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION; PERINEAL RESECTION (Assist.) | $674.30 75% benefit $505.75 |
| 32023 | Endoscopic insertion of stent or stents for large bowel obstruction, stricture or stenosis, including colonoscopy and any image intensification, where the obstruction is due to: a) a pre-diagnosed colorectal cancer, or cancer of an organ adjacent to the bowel; or b) an unknown diagnosis (Anaes.) | $664.75 75% benefit $498.60 |
| 32024 | RECTUM, HIGH RESTORATIVE ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH INTRAPERITONEAL ANASTOMOSIS (of the rectum) greater than 10 centimetres from the anal verge excluding resection of sigmoid colon alone not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32030, 32106 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,633.25 75% benefit $1,224.95 |
| 32025 | RECTUM, LOW RESTORATIVE ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH EXTRAPERITONEAL ANASTOMOSIS (of the rectum) less than 10 centimetres from the anal verge, with or without covering stoma not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32030, 32106 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,184.65 75% benefit $1,638.50 |
| 32026 | Rectum, ultra-low restorative resection, with or without covering stoma and with or without colonic reservoir, if the anastomosis is sited in the anorectal region and is 6 cm or less from the anal verge, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32030, 32106, 32117 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,446.30 75% benefit $1,834.75 |
| 32028 | Rectum, low or ultra-low restorative resection, with per anal sutured coloanal anastomosis, with or without covering stoma and with or without colonic reservoir, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32000, 32030, 32106, 32117 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,598.55 75% benefit $1,948.95 |
| 32030 | RECTOSIGMOIDECTOMY, including formation of stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,234.40 75% benefit $925.80 |
| 32033 | RESTORATION OF BOWEL continuity following rectosigmoidectomy or similar operation, including dismantling of the stoma (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,804.10 75% benefit $1,353.10 |
| 32036 | SACROCOCCYGEAL AND PRESACRAL TUMOUR excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,288.25 75% benefit $1,716.20 |
| 32039 | RECTUM AND ANUS, ABDOMINOPERINEAL RESECTION OF 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,837.25 75% benefit $1,377.95 |
| 32042 | RECTUM AND ANUS, ABDOMINOPERINEAL RESECTION OF, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION abdominal resection (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,547.75 75% benefit $1,160.85 |
| 32045 | RECTUM AND ANUS, ABDOMINOPERINEAL RESECTION OF, COMBINED SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION perineal resection (Assist.) | $579.30 75% benefit $434.50 |
| 32046 | RECTUM and ANUS, abdomino-perineal resection of, combined synchronous operation - perineal resection where the perineal surgeon also provides assistance to the abdominal surgeon (Assist.) | $895.15 75% benefit $671.40 |
| 32047 | PERINEAL PROCTECTOMY (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,042.85 75% benefit $782.15 |
| 32051 | TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,772.70 75% benefit $2,079.55 |
| 32054 | TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without creation of temporary ileostomy conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,544.85 75% benefit $1,908.65 |
| 32057 | TOTAL COLECTOMY with excision of rectum and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.) | $674.30 75% benefit $505.75 |
| 32060 | Restorative proctectomy, involving rectal resection with formation of ileal reservoir and ileoanal anastomosis, including ileostomy mobilisation, with or without mucosectomy or temporary loop ileostomy, 1 surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,772.70 75% benefit $2,079.55 |
| 32063 | ILEOSTOMY CLOSURE with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy conjoint surgery, abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,544.85 75% benefit $1,908.65 |
| 32066 | ILEOSTOMY CLOSURE with rectal resection and mucosectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of ileal reservoir, with or without temporary loop ileostomy conjoint surgery, perineal surgeon (Assist.) | $674.30 75% benefit $505.75 |
| 32069 | ILEOSTOMY RESERVOIR, continent type, creation of, including conversion of existing ileostomy where appropriate (Anaes.) | $2,051.05 75% benefit $1,538.30 |
| 32072 | SIGMOIDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION (with rigid sigmoidoscope), with or without biopsy | $57.25 75% benefit $42.95 85% benefit $48.70 |
| 32075 | Sigmoidoscopic examination (with rigid sigmoidoscope), under general anaesthesia, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) | $89.85 75% benefit $67.40 |
| 32084 | Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy up to the hepatic flexure, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 32219, 32222 to 32228 or 32230 applies (H) (Anaes.) | $133.35 75% benefit $100.05 |
| 32087 | Endoscopic examination of the colon up to the hepatic flexure by sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy for the removal of one or more polyps, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 32219, 32222 to 32228 or 32230 applies (H) (Anaes.) | $245.00 75% benefit $183.75 |
| 32094 | ENDOSCOPIC DILATATION OF COLORECTAL STRICTURES including colonoscopy (Anaes.) | $660.50 75% benefit $495.40 |
| 32095 | Endoscopic examination of small bowel with flexible endoscope passed by stoma, with or without biopsies (H) (Anaes.) | $153.00 75% benefit $114.75 |
| 32096 | RECTAL BIOPSY, full thickness, to diagnose or exclude Hirschsprung's Disease, under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block where undertaken in a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $307.60 75% benefit $230.70 |
| 32105 | Anorectal carcinoma—per anal full thickness excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $579.30 75% benefit $434.50 |
| 32106 | Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum, if:(a) clinically appropriate; and(b) removal requires dissection within the peritoneal cavity;excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform and not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32232 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,633.25 75% benefit $1,224.95 |
| 32108 | RECTAL TUMOUR, transsphincteric excision of (Kraske or similar operation) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,196.50 75% benefit $897.40 |
| 32117 | Rectal prolapse, abdominal rectopexy of, excluding ventral mesh rectopexy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32025 or 32026 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,503.55 75% benefit $1,127.70 |
| 32118 | Treatment of external rectal prolapse, or of symptomatic high grade rectal intussusception (the rectum descends to the level of or into the anal canal, confirmed by diagnostic imaging): (a) by minimally invasive surgery involving: (i) ventral dissection of the extra-peritoneal rectum; and (ii) suspension of the rectum from the sacral promontory by means of a prosthesis; and (b) including suspension of the vagina if performed, and any associated repair; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 35595 or 35597 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,763.25 75% benefit $1,322.45 |
| 32123 | Anal stricture, anoplasty for (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $398.85 75% benefit $299.15 |
| 32129 | ANAL SPHINCTER, repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $759.65 75% benefit $569.75 |
| 32131 | RECTOCELE, transanal repair of rectocele (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 |
| 32135 | Treatment of haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse, including rubber band ligation or sclerotherapy or topical energy therapies for, not being a service to which item 32139 applies (Anaes.) | $80.80 75% benefit $60.60 85% benefit $68.70 |
| 32139 | Operative treatment of symptomatic haemorrhoids, including excision of anal skin tags when performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32135 or 32233 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $440.10 75% benefit $330.10 |
| 32147 | PERIANAL THROMBOSIS, incision of (Anaes.) | $53.95 75% benefit $40.50 85% benefit $45.90 |
| 32150 | Operation for anal fissure, including excision or sphincterotomy, excluding dilatation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $307.60 75% benefit $230.70 |
| 32156 | Anal fistula, subcutaneous, excision of (H) (Anaes.) | $157.60 75% benefit $118.20 |
| 32159 | ANAL FISTULA, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the lower half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $398.85 75% benefit $299.15 |
| 32162 | ANAL FISTULA, treatment of, by excision or by insertion of a Seton, or by a combination of both procedures, involving the upper half of the anal sphincter mechanism (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $579.30 75% benefit $434.50 |
| 32165 | Operative treatment of anal fistula, repair by mucosal advancement flap, including ligation of inter-sphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) or other complex sphincter sparing surgery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $759.65 75% benefit $569.75 |
| 32166 | ANAL FISTULA - readjustment of Seton (Anaes.) | $246.85 75% benefit $185.15 85% benefit $209.85 |
| 32171 | Anorectal examination, with or without biopsy, under general anaesthetic, with or without faecal disimpaction, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.) | $106.30 75% benefit $79.75 |
| 32174 | INTR-AANAL, perianal or ischiorectal abscess, drainage of (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) | $106.30 75% benefit $79.75 85% benefit $90.40 |
| 32175 | INTRA-ANAL, PERIANAL or ISCHIO-RECTAL ABSCESS, draining of, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) | $194.70 75% benefit $146.05 |
| 32183 | INTESTINAL SLING PROCEDURE prior to radiotherapy (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $672.25 75% benefit $504.20 |
| 32186 | COLONIC LAVAGE, total, intra operative (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $672.25 75% benefit $504.20 |
| 32212 | ANO-RECTAL APPLICATION OF FORMALIN in the treatment of radiation proctitis, where performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) | $163.15 75% benefit $122.40 |
| 32213 | Sacral nerve lead or leads, placement of, percutaneous or open, including intraoperative test stimulation and programming, for the management of faecal incontinence (H) (Anaes.) | $791.05 75% benefit $593.30 |
| 32215 | Sacral nerve electrode or electrodes, management, adjustment and electronic programming of the neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, to manage faecal incontinence, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32213, 32216, 32218 or 32237 applies. Applicable once per day for the same patient by the same practitioner | $150.10 75% benefit $112.60 85% benefit $127.60 |
| 32216 | Sacral nerve lead or leads, inserted for the management of faecal incontinence in a patient with faecal incontinence refractory to conservative non-surgical treatment, either:(a) percutaneous surgical repositioning of the lead or leads, using fluoroscopic guidance; or(b) open surgical repositioning of the lead or leads; to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning (including intraoperative test stimulation), not being a service associated with a service to which item 32213 applies (H) (Anaes.) | $710.45 75% benefit $532.85 |
| 32218 | Sacral nerve lead or leads, removal (H) (Anaes.) | $187.05 75% benefit $140.30 |
| 32219 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for an asymptomatic patient following a positive result from a faecal occult blood test undertaken for screening purposes Applicable once per day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32221 | Removal or revision of an artificial bowel sphincter (with or without replacement) for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,081.85 75% benefit $811.40 |
| 32222 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has symptoms consistent with pathology of the colonic mucosa; or (b) who has anaemia or iron deficiency; or (c) for whom diagnostic imaging has shown an abnormality of the colon; or (d) who is undergoing the first examination following surgery for colorectal cancer; or (e) who is undergoing pre‑operative evaluation; or (f) for whom a repeat colonoscopy is required due to inadequate bowel preparation for the patient’s previous colonoscopy; or (g) for the management of inflammatory bowel disease; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32223 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has had a colonoscopy that revealed: (i) one to 4 adenomas, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter, had no villous features and had no high grade dysplasia; or (ii) one or 2 sessile serrated lesions, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter, and without dysplasia; or (b) who has a moderate risk of colorectal cancer due to family history; or (c) who has a history of colorectal cancer and has had an initial post‑operative colonoscopy that did not reveal any adenomas or colorectal cancer; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once in any 5 year period (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32224 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient who has a moderate risk of colorectal cancer due to: (a) a history of adenomas, including an adenoma that: (i) was 10 mm or greater in diameter; or (ii) had villous features; or (iii) had high grade dysplasia; or (b) having had a previous colonoscopy that revealed: (i) 5 to 9 adenomas, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter, had no villous features and had no high grade dysplasia; or (ii) one or 2 sessile serrated lesions, each of which was 10 mm or greater in diameter or had dysplasia; or (iii) a hyperplastic polyp that was 10 mm or greater in diameter; or (iv) 3 or more sessile serrated lesions, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter and had no dysplasia; or (v) one or 2 traditional serrated adenomas, of any size; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once in any 3 year period (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32225 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient who has a high risk of colorectal cancer due to having had a previous colonoscopy that: (a) revealed 10 or more adenomas; or (b) included a piecemeal, or possibly incomplete, excision of a large, sessile polyp; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable 4 times in any 12 month period (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32226 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient who has a high risk of colorectal cancer due to: (a) having either: (i) a known or suspected familial condition, such as familial adenomatous polyposis, Lynch syndrome or serrated polyposis syndrome; or (ii) a genetic mutation associated with hereditary colorectal cancer; or (b) having had a previous colonoscopy that revealed: (i) 5 or more sessile serrated lesions, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter and had no dysplasia; or (ii) 3 or more sessile serrated lesions, one or more of which was 10 mm or greater in diameter or had dysplasia; or (iii) 3 or more traditional serrated adenomas, of any size; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once in any 12 month period (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32227 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy: (a) for the treatment of bleeding, including one or more of the following: (i) radiation proctitis; (ii) angioectasia; (iii) post‑polypectomy bleeding; or (b) for the treatment of colonic strictures with balloon dilatation Applicable only once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.) | $561.55 75% benefit $421.20 |
| 32228 | Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, other than: (a) a service to which item 32219, 32222, 32223, 32224, 32225 or 32226 applies; or (b) a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once (H) (Anaes.) | $400.20 75% benefit $300.15 |
| 32229 | Removal of one or more polyps during colonoscopy, in association with a service to which item 32219, 32222, 32223, 32224, 32225, 32226 or 32228 applies (H) (Anaes.) | $322.80 75% benefit $242.10 |
| 32230 | Endoscopic mucosal resection using electrocautery of a non‑invasive sessile or flat superficial colorectal neoplasm which is at least 25mm in diameter, if the service is supported by photographic evidence to confirm the size of the polyp in situ Applicable once per polyp (H) (Anaes.) | $799.70 75% benefit $599.80 |
| 32231 | Rectal tumour, per anal excision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $398.85 75% benefit $299.15 |
| 32232 | Rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using a rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum if clinically appropriate and excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32106 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,081.40 75% benefit $811.05 |
| 32233 | Perineal repair of rectal prolapse, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32139 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $768.00 75% benefit $576.00 |
| 32234 | Rectal stricture, treatment of (H) (Anaes.) | $151.90 75% benefit $113.95 |
| 32235 | Anal skin tags or anal polyps, excision of one or more of (Anaes.) | $146.55 75% benefit $109.95 85% benefit $124.60 |
| 32236 | Anal warts, removal of, under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), not being a service associated with a service to which item 35507 or 35508 applies (H) (Anaes.) | $208.55 75% benefit $156.45 |
| 32237 | Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, replacement of, or removal of, including programming and placement and connection of an extension wire or wires to sacral nerve electrode(s), for the management of faecal incontinence (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $338.25 75% benefit $253.70 |
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