Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 35548

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

35548

35548 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Dec-1991
Description Updated:
01-Mar-2022
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
4 - Gynaecological

VULVECTOMY, radical, for malignancy (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,425.25 Benefit: 75% = $1,068.95

(See para TN.8.235, TN.8.239 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.8.239

Radical Vulvectomy (Item 35548)

Co-claiming with a relevant flap procedure is permitted. However, deep tissue mobilisation is included in this item.

Related Items: 35548

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