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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.156
Paediatric and reconstructive urology: Ureterolysis - (Item 36615)
Item 36615 should be used only where there is radiological evidence of obstruction or proximal dilatation of the ureter at surgery. Routine dissection of ureter as part of another operation is not considered ureterolysis for ureteric obstruction.
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
36615 - Additional Information
Ureterolysis, unilateral, with or without repositioning of the ureter, for obstruction of the ureter, if:
(a) the obstruction:
(i) is evident either radiologically or by proximal ureteric dilatation at operation; and
(ii) is secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis; and
(b) there is biopsy proven fibrosis, endometriosis or cancer at the site of the obstruction at time of surgery
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $816.15 Benefit: 75% = $612.15
(See para TN.8.156 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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