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Nephrectomy, partial, by open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted approach, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,326.15 Benefit: 75% = $994.65

(See para TN.8.154 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Nephrectomy, partial, by open, laparoscopic or robot‑assisted approach:

(a) if complicated by previous surgery or ablative procedure on the same kidney; or

(b) for a patient with a solitary functioning kidney; or

(c) for a patient with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 60ml/min/1.73m²;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390 or 30627 applies

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,884.40 Benefit: 75% = $1,413.30

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Renal cell carcinoma, not more than 4 cm in diameter, destruction of, by percutaneous, laparoscopic or open cryoablation (including any associated imaging services), if:

(a) malignancy has previously been confirmed by histopathological examination; and

(b) a multi‑disciplinary team has reviewed treatment options for the patient and assessed that partial nephrectomy is not suitable; and

(c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which item 36522 or 36525 applies (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $969.25 Benefit: 75% = $726.95

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