MBS Group T8 · Subgroup 3
Vascular: MBS items and fees.
All 198 items in subgroup 3 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.
T8.3 Vascular
198 items
| Item | Description | Fee and benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.) | $131.45 75% benefit $98.60 85% benefit $111.75 |
| 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.) | $320.35 75% benefit $240.30 85% benefit $272.30 |
| 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.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 |
| 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.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 |
| 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.) | $949.50 75% benefit $712.15 |
| 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.) | $1,109.30 75% benefit $832.00 |
| 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.) | $1,428.45 75% benefit $1,071.35 |
| 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.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 85% benefit $542.90 |
| 32522 | New 85% benefit on 1 November 2026Varicose 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.) | $949.50 75% benefit $712.15 85% benefit $841.00 was $845.00 |
| 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.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 85% benefit $542.90 |
| 32526 | New 85% benefit on 1 November 2026Varicose 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.) | $949.50 75% benefit $712.15 85% benefit $841.00 was $845.00 |
| 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.) | $638.70 75% benefit $479.05 85% benefit $542.90 |
| 32529 | New 85% benefit on 1 November 2026Varicose 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.) | $949.50 75% benefit $712.15 85% benefit $841.00 was $845.00 |
| 32700 | ARTERY OF NECK, bypass using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,719.10 75% benefit $1,289.35 |
| 32703 | INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY, transection and reanastomosis of, or resection of small length and reanastomosis of - with or without endarterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 32708 | AORTIC BYPASS for occlusive disease using a straight non-bifurcated graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,701.20 75% benefit $1,275.90 |
| 32710 | AORTIC BYPASS for occlusive disease using a bifurcated graft with 1 or both anastomoses to the iliac arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,890.25 75% benefit $1,417.70 |
| 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.) | $2,079.30 75% benefit $1,559.50 |
| 32712 | ILIO-FEMORAL BYPASS GRAFTING (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,503.15 75% benefit $1,127.40 |
| 32715 | AXILLARY or SUBCLAVIAN TO FEMORAL BYPASS GRAFTING to 1 or both FEMORAL ARTERIES (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,503.15 75% benefit $1,127.40 |
| 32718 | FEMORO-FEMORAL OR ILIO-FEMORAL CROSS-OVER BYPASS GRAFTING (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 32721 | RENAL ARTERY, bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,258.95 75% benefit $1,694.25 |
| 32724 | RENAL ARTERIES (both), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,565.10 75% benefit $1,923.85 |
| 32730 | MESENTERIC VESSEL (single), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,944.15 75% benefit $1,458.15 |
| 32733 | MESENTERIC VESSELS (multiple), bypass grafting to (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,258.95 75% benefit $1,694.25 |
| 32736 | INFERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, operation on, when performed in conjunction with another intra-abdominal vascular operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $495.00 75% benefit $371.25 |
| 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.) | $1,548.10 75% benefit $1,161.10 |
| 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.) | $1,773.20 75% benefit $1,329.90 |
| 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.) | $2,025.05 75% benefit $1,518.80 |
| 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.) | $2,196.10 75% benefit $1,647.10 |
| 32751 | FEMORAL ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING using synthetic graft, with lower anastomosis above or below the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 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.) | $1,773.20 75% benefit $1,329.90 |
| 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.) | $495.00 75% benefit $371.25 |
| 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.) | $485.95 75% benefit $364.50 |
| 32763 | ARTERIAL BYPASS GRAFTING, using vein or synthetic material, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 32766 | ARTERIAL OR VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $945.15 75% benefit $708.90 |
| 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.) | $327.55 75% benefit $245.70 |
| 33050 | BYPASS GRAFTING to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting vein (when it is the ipsilateral long saphenous vein) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,741.90 75% benefit $1,306.45 |
| 33055 | BYPASS GRAFTING to replace a popliteal aneurysm using a synthetic graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,396.85 75% benefit $1,047.65 |
| 33070 | Aneurysm in the extremities, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,007.75 75% benefit $755.85 |
| 33075 | ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,281.95 75% benefit $961.50 |
| 33080 | INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,564.85 75% benefit $1,173.65 |
| 33100 | Aneurysm of common or internal carotid artery, or both, replacement by graft of vein or synthetic material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,719.10 75% benefit $1,289.35 |
| 33103 | THORACIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,412.15 75% benefit $1,809.15 |
| 33109 | Thoraco‑abdominal aneurysm, replacement by graft including re‑implantation of arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,916.25 75% benefit $2,187.20 |
| 33112 | SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft including re-implantation of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,529.10 75% benefit $1,896.85 |
| 33115 | INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 33116 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,701.20 75% benefit $1,275.90 |
| 33116 | Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (repair), replacement by tube graft using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,674.50 75% benefit $1,255.90 |
| 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.) | $1,890.25 75% benefit $1,417.70 |
| 33119 | Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (repair), replacement by bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries using endovascular repair procedure, excluding associated radiological services (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,860.65 75% benefit $1,395.50 |
| 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.) | $2,079.30 75% benefit $1,559.50 |
| 33124 | ANEURYSM OF ILIAC ARTERY (common, external or internal), replacement by graft - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,449.20 75% benefit $1,086.90 |
| 33127 | Aneurysms of iliac arteries (common, external or internal), replacement by graft—bilateral (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,899.30 75% benefit $1,424.50 |
| 33130 | ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, excision and repair by direct anastomosis or replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,656.15 75% benefit $1,242.15 |
| 33133 | ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, dissection and ligation of arteries without restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,242.00 75% benefit $931.50 |
| 33136 | FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, at aortic anastomosis following previous aortic surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,132.00 75% benefit $2,349.00 |
| 33139 | FALSE ANEURYSM, repair of, in iliac artery and restoration of arterial continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,899.30 75% benefit $1,424.50 |
| 33142 | False aneurysm, repair of, in femoral artery and restoration of arterial continuity (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,773.20 75% benefit $1,329.90 |
| 33145 | RUPTURED THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,051.10 75% benefit $2,288.35 |
| 33148 | RUPTURED THORACO-ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,789.15 75% benefit $2,841.90 |
| 33151 | RUPTURED SUPRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,600.25 75% benefit $2,700.20 |
| 33154 | RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by tube graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,664.10 75% benefit $1,998.10 |
| 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.) | $2,970.10 75% benefit $2,227.60 |
| 33160 | RUPTURED INFRARENAL ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, replacement by bifurcation graft to 1 or both femoral arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,970.10 75% benefit $2,227.60 |
| 33163 | RUPTURED ILIAC ARTERY ANEURYSM, replacement by graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,520.30 75% benefit $1,890.25 |
| 33166 | Ruptured aneurysm of visceral artery, replacement by anastomosis or graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,520.30 75% benefit $1,890.25 |
| 33169 | RUPTURED ANEURYSM OF VISCERAL ARTERY, simple ligation of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,962.15 75% benefit $1,471.65 |
| 33172 | ANEURYSM OF MAJOR ARTERY, replacement by graft, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,530.05 75% benefit $1,147.55 |
| 33175 | RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE EXTREMITIES, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,410.10 75% benefit $1,057.60 |
| 33178 | RUPTURED ANEURYSM IN THE NECK, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,793.15 75% benefit $1,344.90 |
| 33181 | RUPTURED INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC ANEURYSM, ligation, suture closure or excision of, without bypass grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,192.35 75% benefit $1,644.30 |
| 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.) | $1,358.95 75% benefit $1,019.25 |
| 33506 | INNOMINATE OR SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,521.10 75% benefit $1,140.85 |
| 33509 | AORTIC ENDARTERECTOMY, including closure by suture, not being a service associated with another procedure on the aorta (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,701.20 75% benefit $1,275.90 |
| 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.) | $1,890.25 75% benefit $1,417.70 |
| 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.) | $2,079.30 75% benefit $1,559.50 |
| 33518 | Iliac endarterectomy, including closure by suture, other than a service associated with another procedure on the iliac artery (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,521.10 75% benefit $1,140.85 |
| 33521 | ILIO-FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY (1 side), including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,646.95 75% benefit $1,235.25 |
| 33524 | RENAL ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,944.15 75% benefit $1,458.15 |
| 33527 | RENAL ARTERIES (both), endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,258.95 75% benefit $1,694.25 |
| 33530 | COELIAC OR SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,944.15 75% benefit $1,458.15 |
| 33533 | COELIAC AND SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY, endarterectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,258.95 75% benefit $1,694.25 |
| 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.) | $1,611.15 75% benefit $1,208.40 |
| 33539 | ARTERY OF EXTREMITIES, endarterectomy of, including closure by suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,160.95 75% benefit $870.75 |
| 33542 | EXTENDED DEEP FEMORAL ENDARTERECTOMY where the endarterectomy is at least 7cms long (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,656.15 75% benefit $1,242.15 |
| 33545 | ARTERY, VEIN OR BYPASS GRAFT, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is less than 3cm long (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $327.55 75% benefit $245.70 |
| 33548 | ARTERY, VEIN OR BYPASS GRAFT, patch grafting to by vein or synthetic material where patch is 3cm long or greater (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $666.20 75% benefit $499.65 |
| 33551 | VEIN, harvesting of from leg or arm for patch when not performed through same incision as operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $327.55 75% benefit $245.70 |
| 33554 | ENDARTERECTOMY, in conjunction with an arterial bypass operation to prepare the site for anastomosis - each site (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $326.05 75% benefit $244.55 |
| 33800 | Embolus, removal of, from artery of neck (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,413.10 75% benefit $1,059.85 |
| 33803 | EMBOLECTOMY or THROMBECTOMY, by abdominal approach, of an artery or bypass graft of trunk (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,350.20 75% benefit $1,012.65 |
| 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 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $972.10 75% benefit $729.10 |
| 33810 | Inferior vena cava or iliac vein, closed thrombectomy by catheter via the femoral vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $709.15 75% benefit $531.90 |
| 33811 | INFERIOR VENA CAVA OR ILIAC VEIN, open removal of thrombus or tumour (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,111.05 75% benefit $1,583.30 |
| 33812 | Thrombus, removal of, from femoral or other similar large vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,116.00 75% benefit $837.00 |
| 33815 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,026.00 75% benefit $769.50 |
| 33818 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF EXTREMITY, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,197.15 75% benefit $897.90 |
| 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.) | $1,368.05 75% benefit $1,026.05 |
| 33824 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,304.95 75% benefit $978.75 |
| 33827 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF NECK, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity, by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,530.05 75% benefit $1,147.55 |
| 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.) | $1,755.00 75% benefit $1,316.25 |
| 33833 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by lateral suture (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,593.30 75% benefit $1,195.00 |
| 33836 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by direct anastomosis (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,899.30 75% benefit $1,424.50 |
| 33839 | MAJOR ARTERY OR VEIN OF ABDOMEN, repair of wound of, with restoration of continuity by means of interposition graft (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,223.10 75% benefit $1,667.35 |
| 33842 | ARTERY OF NECK, re-operation for bleeding or thrombosis after carotid or vertebral artery surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,098.05 75% benefit $823.55 |
| 33845 | LAPAROTOMY for control of post operative bleeding or thrombosis after intra-abdominal vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $765.20 75% benefit $573.90 |
| 33848 | EXTREMITY, re-operation on, for control of bleeding or thrombosis after vascular procedure, where no other procedure is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $765.20 75% benefit $573.90 |
| 34100 | MAJOR ARTERY OF NECK, elective ligation or exploration of, not being a service associated with any other vascular procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $846.15 75% benefit $634.65 |
| 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.) | $495.00 75% benefit $371.25 |
| 34106 | Artery or vein (including brachial, radial, ulnar or tibial), ligation of, by elective operation, or exploration of, other than a service associated with another vascular procedure except those services to which item 32508, 32511, 32514 or 32517 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $349.15 75% benefit $261.90 |
| 34109 | TEMPORAL ARTERY, biopsy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $405.00 75% benefit $303.75 85% benefit $344.25 |
| 34112 | ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,026.00 75% benefit $769.50 |
| 34115 | ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and ligation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,160.95 75% benefit $870.75 |
| 34118 | Arterio‑venous fistula of the abdomen, dissection and ligation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,656.15 75% benefit $1,242.15 |
| 34121 | ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF AN EXTREMITY, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,323.00 75% benefit $992.25 |
| 34124 | ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE NECK, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,449.20 75% benefit $1,086.90 |
| 34127 | ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA OF THE ABDOMEN, dissection and repair of, with restoration of continuity (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,899.30 75% benefit $1,424.50 |
| 34130 | Surgically created arterio‑venous fistula of an extremity, closure of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $593.95 75% benefit $445.50 |
| 34133 | SCALENOTOMY (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $666.20 75% benefit $499.65 |
| 34136 | FIRST RIB, resection of portion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,070.90 75% benefit $803.20 |
| 34139 | CERVICAL RIB, removal of, or other operation for removal of thoracic outlet compression, not being a service to which another item in this Sub-group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,070.90 75% benefit $803.20 |
| 34142 | COELIAC ARTERY, decompression of, for coeliac artery compression syndrome, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,323.00 75% benefit $992.25 |
| 34145 | POPLITEAL ARTERY, exploration of, for popliteal entrapment, with or without division of fibrous tissue and muscle (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $963.00 75% benefit $722.25 |
| 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.) | $1,719.10 75% benefit $1,289.35 |
| 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.) | $2,349.05 75% benefit $1,761.80 |
| 34154 | Recurrent carotid associated tumour, resection of, with or without repair or replacement of portion of internal or common carotid arteries (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,799.25 75% benefit $2,099.45 |
| 34157 | NECK, excision of infected bypass graft, including closure of vessel or vessels (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 34160 | AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by suture of aorta and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,664.10 75% benefit $1,998.10 |
| 34163 | AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by insertion of aortic graft and repair of duodenum (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,420.15 75% benefit $2,565.15 |
| 34166 | AORTO-DUODENAL FISTULA, repair of, by oversewing of abdominal aorta, repair of duodenum and axillo-bifemoral grafting (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,420.15 75% benefit $2,565.15 |
| 34169 | INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM TRUNK, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,899.30 75% benefit $1,424.50 |
| 34172 | INFECTED AXILLO-FEMORAL OR FEMORO-FEMORAL GRAFT, excision of, including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,548.10 75% benefit $1,161.10 |
| 34175 | INFECTED BYPASS GRAFT FROM EXTREMITIES, excision of including closure of arteries (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,422.15 75% benefit $1,066.65 |
| 34500 | Arteriovenous shunt, external, insertion of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $369.20 75% benefit $276.90 |
| 34503 | ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $495.00 75% benefit $371.25 |
| 34506 | ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT, EXTERNAL, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $251.85 75% benefit $188.90 |
| 34509 | ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSIS OF UPPER OR LOWER LIMB, not in conjunction with another venous or arterial operation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,170.00 75% benefit $877.50 |
| 34512 | ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,287.20 75% benefit $965.40 |
| 34515 | ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, thrombectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $917.95 75% benefit $688.50 |
| 34518 | STENOSIS OF ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA OR PROSTHETIC ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS DEVICE, correction of (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,538.95 75% benefit $1,154.25 |
| 34521 | INTRA-ABDOMINAL ARTERY OR VEIN, cannulation of, for infusion chemotherapy, by open operation (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $945.55 75% benefit $709.20 |
| 34524 | ARTERIAL CANNULATION for infusion chemotherapy by open operation, not being a service to which item 34521 applies (excluding after-care) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $495.00 75% benefit $371.25 |
| 34527 | Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterisation, on a patient 10 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.) | $660.25 75% benefit $495.20 |
| 34528 | Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, on a patient 10 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.) | $326.05 75% benefit $244.55 |
| 34529 | Central vein catheterisation by open technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, including any associated percutaneous central vein catheterisation, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.) | $858.35 75% benefit $643.80 |
| 34530 | Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital, on a patient 10 years of age or over (H) (Anaes.) | $244.40 75% benefit $183.30 |
| 34533 | Isolated limb perfusion, including cannulation of artery and vein at commencement of procedure, regional perfusion for chemotherapy, or other therapy, repair of arteriotomy and venotomy at conclusion of procedure (excluding after‑care) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,484.90 75% benefit $1,113.70 |
| 34534 | Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnel with pump or access port as with central venous line catheter or other chemotherapy delivery device, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.) | $423.90 75% benefit $317.95 |
| 34538 | Central vein catheterisation by percutaneous technique, using subcutaneous tunnelled cuffed catheter or similar device, for the administration of haemodialysis or parenteral nutrition (H) (Anaes.) | $326.05 75% benefit $244.55 |
| 34539 | TUNNELLED CUFFED CATHETER, OR SIMILAR DEVICE, removal of, by open surgical procedure (Anaes.) | $244.40 75% benefit $183.30 85% benefit $207.75 |
| 34540 | Central venous line, or other chemotherapy device, removal of, by open surgical procedure in the operating theatre of a hospital, on a patient under 10 years of age (H) (Anaes.) | $317.75 75% benefit $238.35 |
| 34800 | Inferior vena cava, plication, ligation, or application of caval clip (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $972.10 75% benefit $729.10 |
| 34803 | INFERIOR VENA CAVA, reconstruction of or bypass by vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $2,142.30 75% benefit $1,606.75 |
| 34806 | CROSS LEG BYPASS GRAFTING, saphenous to iliac or femoral vein (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,160.95 75% benefit $870.75 |
| 34809 | SAPHENOUS VEIN ANASTOMOSIS to femoral or popliteal vein for femoral vein bypass (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,160.95 75% benefit $870.75 |
| 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.) | $1,404.05 75% benefit $1,053.05 |
| 34815 | VEIN STENOSIS, patch angioplasty for, (excluding vein graft stenosis)-using vein or synthetic material (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,160.95 75% benefit $870.75 |
| 34818 | VENOUS VALVE, plication or repair to restore valve competency (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,278.10 75% benefit $958.60 |
| 34821 | Vein transplant to restore valvular function (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,737.15 75% benefit $1,302.90 |
| 34824 | EXTERNAL STENT, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein - 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $593.95 75% benefit $445.50 |
| 34827 | EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to superficial vein or veins - more than 1 stent (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $720.15 75% benefit $540.15 |
| 34830 | External stent, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein—one stent (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $846.15 75% benefit $634.65 |
| 34833 | EXTERNAL STENTS, application of, to restore venous valve competency to deep vein or veins (more than 1 stent) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,098.05 75% benefit $823.55 |
| 35000 | Lumbar sympathectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $846.15 75% benefit $634.65 |
| 35003 | CERVICAL OR UPPER THORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY by any surgical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,098.05 75% benefit $823.55 |
| 35006 | CERVICAL OR UPPER THORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY, where operation is a reoperation for previous incomplete sympathectomy by any surgical approach (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,377.15 75% benefit $1,032.90 |
| 35009 | LUMBAR SYMPATHECTOMY, where operation is following chemical sympathectomy or for previous incomplete surgical sympathectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,070.90 75% benefit $803.20 |
| 35012 | SACRAL or PRE-SACRAL SYMPATHECTOMY (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $846.15 75% benefit $634.65 |
| 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.) | $441.15 75% benefit $330.90 |
| 35103 | ISCHAEMIC LIMB, debridement of necrotic material, gangrenous tissue, or slough in, in the operating theatre of a hospital, superficial tissue only (Anaes.) | $280.75 75% benefit $210.60 |
| 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.) | $205.30 75% benefit $154.00 |
| 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.) | $978.00 75% benefit $733.50 |
| 35300 | Transluminal balloon angioplasty of one peripheral artery or vein of one limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $616.85 75% benefit $462.65 |
| 35303 | Transluminal balloon angioplasty of aortic arch branches, aortic visceral branches, or more than one peripheral artery or vein of one limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after‑care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $790.85 75% benefit $593.15 |
| 35306 | Transluminal stent insertion, one or more stents, including associated balloon dilatation for one peripheral artery or vein of one limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $730.00 75% benefit $547.50 |
| 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.) | $1,341.90 75% benefit $1,006.45 |
| 35309 | Transluminal stent insertion, one or more stents, including associated balloon dilatation for visceral arteries or veins, or more than one peripheral artery or vein of one limb, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $912.40 75% benefit $684.30 |
| 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.) | $1,034.15 75% benefit $775.65 |
| 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.) | $1,034.15 75% benefit $775.65 |
| 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.) | $425.85 75% benefit $319.40 85% benefit $362.00 |
| 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 after-care (other than a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35320 applies, or associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $763.30 75% benefit $572.50 |
| 35320 | Peripheral arterial or venous catheterisation with administration of thrombolytic or chemotherapeutic agents, by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (other than a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 11 of Group T1 or item 35317 or 35319 applies, or associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1,025.35 75% benefit $769.05 |
| 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 after-care (other than a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $973.45 75% benefit $730.10 |
| 35324 | ANGIOSCOPY not combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $365.05 75% benefit $273.80 |
| 35327 | ANGIOSCOPY combined with any other procedure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $489.25 75% benefit $366.95 |
| 35330 | Insertion of inferior vena caval filter, percutaneous or by open exposure, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding after-care (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $616.85 75% benefit $462.65 |
| 35331 | RETRIEVAL OF INFERIOR VENA CAVAL FILTER, percutaneous or by open exposure, not including associated radiological services or preparation, and not including aftercare (Anaes.) | $709.15 75% benefit $531.90 |
| 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.) | $991.25 75% benefit $743.45 |
| 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.) | $850.10 75% benefit $637.60 |
| 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.) | $709.15 75% benefit $531.90 |
| 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.) | $568.15 75% benefit $426.15 |
| 35401 | Vertebroplasty, for one or more fractures in one or more vertebrae, for the treatment of a painful osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture of the thoracolumbar spinal segment (T11, T12, L1 or L2), if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician practicing in the specialist's or consultant physician's speciality of diagnostic radiology, neurosurgery, neurology or orthopaedic surgery; and (b) the specialist or consultant physician has undertaken appropriate training in the vertebroplasty procedure; and (c) pain is severe (numeric rated pain score greater than or equal to 7 out of 10); and (d) the symptoms are poorly controlled by opiate therapy; and (e) the severe pain duration is 3 weeks or less; and (f) there is MRI (or SPECT‑CT if MRI unavailable) evidence of acute vertebral fracture Applicable only once for the same fracture, but is applicable for a new fracture of the same vertebra or vertebrae (H) (Anaes.) | $817.25 75% benefit $612.95 |
| 35404 | DOSIMETRY, HANDLING AND INJECTION OF SIR-SPHERES for selective internal radiation therapy of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies The procedure must be performed by a specialist or consultant physician recognised in the specialties of nuclear medicine or radiation oncology on an admitted patient in a hospital. To be claimed once in the patient's lifetime only. | $414.85 75% benefit $311.15 |
| 35406 | Trans-femoral catheterisation of the hepatic artery to administer SIR-Spheres to embolise the microvasculature of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, for selective internal radiation therapy used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $973.45 75% benefit $730.10 |
| 35408 | Catheterisation of the hepatic artery via a permanently implanted hepatic artery port to administer SIR-Spheres to embolise the microvasculature of hepatic metastases which are secondary to colorectal cancer and are not suitable for resection or ablation, for selective internal radiation therapy used in combination with systemic chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and leucovorin, not being a service to which item 35317, 35319, 35320 or 35321 applies excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $730.20 75% benefit $547.65 |
| 35410 | Uterine artery catheterisation with percutaneous administration of occlusive agents, for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids in a patient who has been referred for uterine artery embolisation by a specialist gynaecologist, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $973.45 75% benefit $730.10 |
| 35412 | Intracranial aneurysm, ruptured or unruptured, endovascular occlusion with detachable coils, and assisted coiling (if performed), with parent artery preservation, not for use with liquid embolics only, including intra‑operative imaging, but in association with pre‑operative diagnostic imaging under item 60009 and one of items 60072, 60075 and 60078, including aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $3,420.15 75% benefit $2,565.15 |
| 35414 | Mechanical thrombectomy, in a patient with a diagnosis of acute ischaemic stroke caused by occlusion of a large vessel of the anterior cerebral circulation, including intra-operative imaging and aftercare, if: (a) the diagnosis is confirmed by an appropriate imaging modality such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging or angiography; and (b) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician with appropriate training that is recognised by the Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Interventional Neuroradiology; and (c) the service is provided in an eligible stroke centre. For any particular patient - applicable once per presentation by the patient at an eligible stroke centre, regardless of the number of times mechanical thrombectomy is attempted during that presentation (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $4,189.15 75% benefit $3,141.90 |
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