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Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of one or more coronary arteries, including all associated imaging, if:

(a) the target stenosis within at least one coronary artery is heavily calcified and balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not feasible without rotational artherectomy; and

(b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies

Applicable only once on each occasion the service is performed

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,323.05 Benefit: 75% = $992.30 85% = $1,224.35

(See para TN.8.222 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (acute coronary syndrome - 3 coronary territories with selective coronary angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies 

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $2,538.75 Benefit: 75% = $1,904.10 85% = $2,440.05

(See para TN.8.217, TN.8.225, TR.8.2, TR.8.5 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (stable multi-vessel disease - 1 coronary territory with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38314 applies; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies 

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,951.25 Benefit: 75% = $1,463.45 85% = $1,852.55

(See para TN.8.218, TN.8.226, TR.8.4, TR.8.5, TR.8.6 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (stable multi-vessel disease - 2 coronary territories with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible under clause 5.10.17C for the service and a service to which item 38314 applies; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies 

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $2,244.95 Benefit: 75% = $1,683.75 85% = $2,146.25

(See para TN.8.218, TN.8.226, TR.8.4, TR.8.5, TR.8.6 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (stable multi-vessel disease - 3 coronary territory with selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.4 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17C; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has not been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including selective coronary angiography and all associated imaging, catheter and contrast; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on 3 coronary vascular territories; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $2,538.75 Benefit: 75% = $1,904.10 85% = $2,440.05

(See para TN.8.218, TN.8.219, TN.8.226, TR.8.4, TR.8.5, TR.8.7 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (acute coronary syndrome - 1 coronary territory without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including any associated coronary angiography; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on one coronary vascular territory; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies 

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,744.35 Benefit: 75% = $1,308.30 85% = $1,645.65

(See para TN.8.217, TN.8.225, TR.8.2, TR.8.5 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Note: (acute coronary syndrome - 2 coronary territories without selective angiography) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.2 and TR.8.5

Percutaneous coronary intervention:

(a) for a patient:

(i) eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17A; and

(ii) for whom selective coronary angiography has been completed in the previous 3 months; and

(b) including any associated coronary angiography; and

(c) including either or both:

(i) percutaneous angioplasty; and

(ii) transluminal insertion of one or more stents; and

(d) performed on 2 coronary vascular territories; and

(e) excluding aftercare;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38249, 38251, 38252, 38307, 3808, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies 

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $2,209.60 Benefit: 75% = $1,657.20 85% = $2,110.90

(See para TN.8.217, TN.8.225, TR.8.2, TR.8.5 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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