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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
35560 - Additional Information
Partial or complete vaginectomy, for either or both of the following:
(a) deeply infiltrating vaginal endometriosis, if accompanied by histological confirmation from excised tissue;
(b) pre-invasive or invasive lesions
Not being a service associated with hysterectomy for non invasive indications (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $779.15 Benefit: 75% = $584.40
(See para TN.8.235, TN.8.238 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.235
Gynaecological Oncologist or MDT Review
If the procedure is for glandular high grade abnormality or any suspected invasive cancer the procedure should be performed by a gynaecological oncologist or only after discussion with, or review by, a gynaecological oncologist or gynaecological oncology multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Related Items: 35536 35548 35560 35561 35562 35564 35609 35610 35647 35648 35667 35668 35720 35721 35723 35724
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.238
Partial Vaginectomy (Item 35548)
This item not to be used for vaginal biopsy or polypectomy.
Item 35615 should be used for vaginal biopsies.
Item 35611 should be used for vaginal polyp removal.
Related Items: 35560
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