Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.186

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.186

Procedure for neurolysis (Item 39329)

“Extensive” neurolysis should include scar tissue involvement of greater than 5 cm and / or post traumatic adhesions not isolated to a local point of decompression.

Related Items: 39329 39345


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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

39329

39329 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2021
Description Updated:
01-Mar-2024
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Extensive neurolysis of radial, median or ulnar nerve trunk nerve in the forearm or arm, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 39303, 39309, 39312, 39315, 39318, 39324 or 39327 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

 

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $389.00 Benefit: 75% = $291.75 85% = $330.65

(See para TN.8.186, TN.8.283 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

39345

39345 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2021
Description Updated:
01-Mar-2024
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Localised decompression of radial, median or ulnar nerve, or branches of, in the forearm for compressive neuropathy, including neurolysis (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $304.65 Benefit: 75% = $228.50 85% = $259.00

(See para TN.8.186, TN.8.283 of explanatory notes to this Category)


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  • Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
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  • Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
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  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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