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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.277
Contraindications for an artificial bowel sphincter (item 32221)
An artificial bowel sphincter under item 32221 is contraindicated in:
(a) patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic sepsis, pregnancy, progressive degenerative diseases or a scarred or fragile perineum; and
(b) patients who have had an adverse reaction to radiopaque solution; and
(c) patients who engage in receptive anal intercourse.
Related Items: 32221
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
32221 - Additional Information
Removal or revision of an artificial bowel sphincter (with or without replacement) for severe faecal incontinence in the treatment of a patient for whom conservative and other less invasive forms of treatment are contraindicated or have failed.
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,029.75 Benefit: 75% = $772.35 85% = $931.05
(See para TN.8.277 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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