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Intra-arterial cannulation, including under ultrasound guidance where clinically appropriate, for the purpose of intra-arterial pressure monitoring or arterial blood sampling (or both)

No separate ultrasound item is payable with this item

Fee: $98.90 Benefit: 75% = $74.20 85% = $84.10

(See para TN.1.10 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Counterpulsation by intra-aortic balloon-management including associated consultations and monitoring of parameters by means of full haemodynamic assessment and management on several occasions on a day – each day

Fee: $165.05 Benefit: 75% = $123.80 85% = $140.30

(See para TN.1.10 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Ventricular assist device, management of, for a patient admitted to an intensive care unit for implantation of the device or for complications arising from implantation or management of the device - first day

Fee: $521.85 Benefit: 75% = $391.40 85% = $443.60

(See para TN.1.10 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Ventricular assist device, management of, for a patient admitted to an intensive care unit, including management of complications arising from implantation or management of the device - each day after the first day

Fee: $121.40 Benefit: 75% = $91.05 85% = $103.20

(See para TN.1.10 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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AIRWAY ACCESS, ESTABLISHMENT OF AND INITIATION OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION (other than in the context of an anaesthetic for surgery), outside an Intensive Care Unit, for the purpose of subsequent ventilatory support in an Intensive Care Unit

Fee: $154.80 Benefit: 75% = $116.10 85% = $131.60

(See para TN.1.10 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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