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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
13318 - Additional Information
CENTRAL VEIN CATHETERISATION - by open exposure in a patient under 12 years of age
(Anaes.)
Fee: $259.10 Benefit: 75% = $194.35 85% = $220.25
(See para TN.1.6 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.1.6
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are an alternative to standard percutaneous central venous catheter placement or surgically placed intravenous catheters where long-term venous access is required for ongoing patient therapy.
Medicare benefits for PICC can be claimed under central vein catheterisation items 13318, 13319, 13815 and 22020.
These items are for central vein catheterisation (where the tip of the catheter is positioned in a central vein) and cannot be used for venous catheters where the tip is positioned in a peripheral vein.
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- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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