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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
35756 - Additional Information
Hysterectomy, laparoscopic, by any approach, if the procedure is completed by open hysterectomy for control of bleeding or extensive pathology, including any associated laparoscopy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35595 or 35641 applies (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,630.10 Benefit: 75% = $1,222.60
(See para TN.8.229, TN.8.231 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.229
Appropriate Documentation
Appropriate documentation, ideally with photographic and/or histological evidence, is to be collected and retained to demonstrate the complexity of the procedure performed. Where photographic evidence is not retained, the reasons for this should be clearly documented.
Related Items: 35631 35632 35637 35641 35658 35750 35751 35753 35754 35756
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.231
Hysterectomy (Items 35750, 35751, 35753, 35754, 35756)
Procedure may be undertaken using laparoscopy with any number of ports or by any approach as clinically indicated.
A laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy is defined as the introduction of the laparoscope to assess the pelvis and commence the procedure taking the round ligaments, adnexal attachments as indicated and to the level of the uterine arteries with the uterine arteries and uterosacral pedicles secured vaginally.
A total laparoscopic hysterectomy is defined as the introduction of the laparoscope to assess the pelvis and complete the procedure laparoscopically including securing the uterine arteries and uterosacral pedicles.
The complex hysterectomy items 35753 and 35754 are intended to cover procedures with increased complexity. 35753 is to be used for the excision of moderate endometriosis. 35754 is to be used for the excision of extensive endometriosis and when side wall dissection is required.
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- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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