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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
35640 - Additional Information
Uterus, curettage of, with or without dilation (including curettage for incomplete miscarriage), if performed under:
(a) general anaesthesia; or
(b) epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block; or
(c) sedation;
including procedures (if performed) to which item 35626 or 35630 applies
(Anaes.)
Fee: $201.45 Benefit: 75% = $151.10 85% = $171.25
(See para TN.8.44 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.44
Curettage of Uterus under GA or Major Nerve Block - (Items 35639 and 35640)
Uterine scraping or biopsy using small curettes (e.g. Sharman's or Zeppelin's) and requiring minimal dilatation of the cervix, not necessitating a general anaesthesia, does not attract benefits under these items but would be paid under Item 35620 where malignancy is suspected, or otherwise on an attendance basis.
Related Items: 35640
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- Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
- Emsn - EMSN Change
- Fee - Fee Amended
- Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
- Qfe - QFE Change