Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 42770

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

42770

42770 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Dec-1991
Description Updated:
01-Nov-1996
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
9 - Ophthalmology

CYCLODESTRUCTIVE procedures for the treatment of intractable glaucoma, treatment to 1 eye, to a maximum of 2 treatments to that eye in a 2 year period

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $324.45 Benefit: 75% = $243.35 85% = $275.80

(See para TN.8.82 of explanatory notes to this Category)


Associated Notes

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.82

Cyclodestructive Procedures - (Items 42770)

Item 42770 is restricted to a maximum of 2 treatments in a 2 year period.

Related Items: 42770


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  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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