Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.31

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.31

Per Anal Excision of Rectal Tumour using Rectoscopy - (Items 32232 and 32106)

Surgeons performing these procedures should be colorectal surgeons and have undergone appropriate training which is recognised by the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia. 

Items 32232 and 32106 cannot be claimed in conjunction with each other or with anterior resection items 32024 or 32025 for the same patient, on the same day, by any practitioner.

 

Related Items: 32106 32232


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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

32106

32106 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-May-2004
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2022
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2024

Anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum, if:
(a) clinically appropriate; and
(b) removal requires dissection within the peritoneal cavity;
excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform and not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32232 applies 

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,554.55 Benefit: 75% = $1,165.95 85% = $1,452.15

(See para TN.8.17, TN.8.31 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

32232

32232 - Additional Information

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

Rectal tumour, per anal excision of, using a rectoscopy digital viewing system and pneumorectum if clinically appropriate and excluding use of a colonoscope as the operating platform, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32024, 32025 or 32106 applies (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,029.30 Benefit: 75% = $772.00

(See para TN.8.17, TN.8.31 of explanatory notes to this Category)


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  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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