Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.270

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.270

Procedures for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - (Items 46170 - 46185)

Items 46174 and 46175 may be used as a standalone item or in conjunction with items 46177 to 46185.

Item 46176 may be used as a standalone item or in conjunction with items 46170 to 46173.

For items 46177, 46178 and 46179, an example of “single cord or trunk” is the upper trunk. These items should not be used for reconstruction of peripheral nerves.

For items 46177 to 46185, examples of appropriate methods of reconstruction include nerve grafts, vascularised nerve conduit and nerve transfers.

Related Items: 46170 46171 46172 46173 46174 46175 46176 46177 46178 46179 46180 46181 46182 46183 46184 46185


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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46170

46170 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Decompression of thoracic outlet, primary, for thoracic outlet syndrome, using any approach, including (if performed) division of scalene muscles, cervical rib and/or first rib resection (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,139.30 Benefit: 75% = $854.50

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46171

46171 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Decompression of thoracic outlet, repeat (revision) procedure, for thoracic outlet syndrome, using any approach, including (if performed) division of scalene muscles, cervical rib and/or first rib resection (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,936.70 Benefit: 75% = $1,452.55

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46172

46172 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Removal or debulking of brachial plexus tumour, involving intraneural dissection, either supraclavicular or infraclavicular dissection (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,848.05 Benefit: 75% = $2,136.05

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46173

46173 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Removal or debulking of brachial plexus tumour, involving intraneural dissection, both supraclavicular and infraclavicular dissection (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $3,987.30 Benefit: 75% = $2,990.50

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46174

46174 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Exploration of the brachial plexus, either supraclavicular or infraclavicular, including any neurolyses performed and intraoperative neurophysiological recordings, but excluding reconstruction of elements
(H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,848.05 Benefit: 75% = $2,136.05

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46175

46175 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Exploration of the brachial plexus, both supraclavicular and infraclavicular, including any neurolyses performed and intraoperative neurophysiological recordings, but excluding reconstruction of elements
(H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $4,556.90 Benefit: 75% = $3,417.70

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46176

46176 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Exploration of the brachial plexus, posterior subscapular approach, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):
(a) resection of the first rib and/or second rib; and
(b) vertebral laminectomies or facetectomies, if performed; and
(c) any neurolyses performed; and
(d) intraoperative neurophysiological recordings;
excluding the following:
(e) reconstruction of elements of the plexus;
(f) spinal instrumentation
(H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,139.30 Benefit: 75% = $854.50

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46177

46177 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,936.70 Benefit: 75% = $1,452.55

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46178

46178 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,936.70 Benefit: 75% = $1,452.55

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46179

46179 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,612.00 Benefit: 75% = $1,209.00

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46180

46180 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,848.05 Benefit: 75% = $2,136.05

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46181

46181 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,848.05 Benefit: 75% = $2,136.05

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46182

46182 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,375.25 Benefit: 75% = $1,781.45

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46183

46183 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $3,417.65 Benefit: 75% = $2,563.25

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46184

46184 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $3,417.65 Benefit: 75% = $2,563.25

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

46185

46185 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-2023
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2023
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,848.05 Benefit: 75% = $2,136.05

(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)


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  • Assist - Addition/Deletion of (Assist.)
  • Amend - Amended Description
  • Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
  • Emsn - EMSN Change
  • Fee - Fee Amended
  • Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
  • New - New Item
  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
  • Qfe - QFE Change