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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30445 - Additional Information
Cholecystectomy, by any approach, with attempted or completed cholangiogram or intraoperative ultrasound of the biliary system, when performed via laparoscopic or open approach or when conversion from laparoscopic to open approach is required
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $947.95 Benefit: 75% = $711.00
(See para TN.8.208 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.208
Cholangiography and cholecystectomy items (items 30439, 30442, 30445)
An Intraoperative ultrasound of the biliary tract or operative cholangiography (30439) can be claimed in association with a cholecystectomy (item 30448 or 30449).
A choledochoscopy (item 30442) can be claimed in association with a cholecystectomy (30448).
For item 30445 an attempt at cholangiography requires use of a cholangiography catheter and presence of radiography staff and equipment in theatre.
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- Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
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- Fee - Fee Amended
- Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
- Qfe - QFE Change