Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 30310

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

30310

30310 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Dec-1991
Description Updated:
01-Nov-2018
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
1 - General

Partial or subtotal thyroidectomy

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $879.05 Benefit: 75% = $659.30

(See para TN.8.137 of explanatory notes to this Category)


Associated Notes

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.137

Thyroidectomy and hemithyroidectomy procedures (items 30296, 30306, and 30310)

Total thyroidectomy or total hemithyroidectomy are the most appropriate procedures in the majority of circumstances when a thyroidectomy is required. The preferred procedure for thyrotoxicosis is total thyroidectomy (item 30296). Item 30310 is to be used only in uncommon circumstances where a subtotal or partial thyroidectomy is indicated and includes a subtotal lobectomy, nodulectomy, or isthmusectomy or equivalent partial thyroidectomy.

Related Items: 30296 30306 30310


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  • New - New Item
  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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