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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.57
Radical or Debulking Operation for Ovarian Tumour - (Item 35720)
This item refers to the operation for carcinoma of the ovary where the bulk of the tumour and the omentum are removed. Where this procedure is undertaken in association with hysterectomy benefits are payable under both item numbers with the application of the multiple operation formula.
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
35720 - Additional Information
Radical debulking, involving the radical excision of a macroscopically disseminated gynaecological malignancy from the pelvic cavity, including resection of peritoneum from the following:
(a) the pelvic side wall;
(b) the pouch of Douglas;
(c) the bladder;
for macroscopic disease confined to the pelvis, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35721 applies (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,755.55 Benefit: 75% = $1,316.70
(See para TN.8.57, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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