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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30533 - Additional Information
OESOPHAGOGASTRIC MYOTOMY (Heller's operation) via abdominal or thoracic approach, WITH FUNDOPLASTY, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, by laparoscopy or open operation
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,178.85 Benefit: 75% = $884.15
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.19
Anti reflux Operations - (Items 30529 to 30533, 30756 and 31466)
These items cover various operations for reflux oesophagitis. Where the only procedure performed is the simple closure of a diaphragmatic hiatus benefit would be attracted under Item 30387 (Laparoscopy or laparotomy when an operation is performed on abdominal, retroperitoneal or pelvic viscera, excluding lymph node biopsy, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies).
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