Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 30445

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

30445

30445 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-1995
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2021
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
1 - General

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

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $915.90 Benefit: 75% = $686.95

(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.

 

Related Items: 30439 30442 30445 30448 30449

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