Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.233

The procedure should only be performed if a patient satisfies the criteria according to the current National Cervical Screening Program.

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Multiple Operation Rule

Cervix, cone biopsy or amputation

(Anaes.)

Fee: $238.75 Benefit: 75% = $179.10 85% = $202.95

(See para TN.8.2, TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Cervix, cone biopsy for histologically proven malignancy

(Anaes.)

Fee: $417.80 Benefit: 75% = $313.35 85% = $355.15

(See para TN.8.2, TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Examination of the lower genital tract using a colposcope in a patient who:
(a) has a human papilloma virus related gynaecology indication; or
(b) has symptoms or signs suspicious of lower genital tract malignancy; or
(c) is undergoing follow-up treatment of lower genital tract malignancy; or
(d) is undergoing assessment or surveillance of a vulvovaginal pre-malignant or malignant disease; or
(e) is undergoing assessment or surveillance as part of an identified at risk population

Fee: $69.95 Benefit: 75% = $52.50 85% = $59.50

(See para TN.8.42, TN.8.233 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Cervix, complete excision of the endocervical transformation zone, using large loop or laser therapy, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies 

(Anaes.)

Fee: $223.05 Benefit: 75% = $167.30 85% = $189.60

(See para TN.8.45, TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Cervix, complete excision of the endocervical transformation zone, using large loop or laser therapy, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in conjunction with ablative treatment of additional areas of biopsy-proven high grade intraepithelial lesions of one or more sites of the vagina, vulva, urethra or anus 

(Anaes.)

Fee: $349.05 Benefit: 75% = $261.80 85% = $296.70

(See para TN.8.45, TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Para-aortic lymph node dissection from above the level of the aortic bifurcation (unilateral), for staging or restaging of gynaecological malignancy (H) 

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,519.15 Benefit: 75% = $1,139.40

(See para TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Para-aortic lymph node dissection (pelvic or above the aortic bifurcation) after prior similar dissection, radiotherapy or chemotherapy for malignancy (H) 

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,285.45 Benefit: 75% = $1,714.10

(See para TN.8.2, TN.8.233, TN.8.235 of explanatory notes to this Category)