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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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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30529 - Additional Information
ANTIREFLUX operation by fundoplasty, with OESOPHAGOPLASTY for stricture or short oesophagus
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,438.50 Benefit: 75% = $1,078.90
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30530 - Additional Information
ANTIREFLUX operation by cardiopexy, with or without fundoplasty
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $863.20 Benefit: 75% = $647.40
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30532 - Additional Information
Oesophagogastric myotomy (Heller’s operation) by endoscopic, abdominal or thoracic approach, whether performed by open or minimally invasive approach, including fundoplication when performed laparoscopically
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $991.10 Benefit: 75% = $743.35
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
30756 - Additional Information
Antireflux operation by fundoplasty, with or without cardiopexy, by any approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, other than a service to which item 30601 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $959.05 Benefit: 75% = $719.30
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
31466 - Additional Information
ANTIREFLUX OPERATION BY FUNDOPLASTY, via abdominal or thoracic approach, with or without closure of the diaphragmatic hiatus, revision procedure, by laparoscopy or open operation
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,438.55 Benefit: 75% = $1,078.95
(See para TN.8.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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