Group O6: Neurosurgical
13 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52800Surgical release of nerve compression through open operation without moving the nerve, excluding cases covered under item 52803. | $331.25 | $248.45 | — |
| 52803Microsurgical release of scar tissue or compression within a nerve trunk using an operating microscope, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $477.05 | $357.80 | — |
| 52806Surgical removal or division of a superficial peripheral nerve, or removal of a tumour from such a nerve, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $331.25 | $248.45 | $281.60 (85%) |
| 52809Surgical removal of a tumour from a deep peripheral nerve, or nerve destruction procedure, requiring anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $567.05 | $425.30 | — |
| 52812Primary microsurgical repair of a nerve trunk, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $810.05 | $607.55 | — |
| 52815Secondary microsurgical repair of a damaged nerve trunk, performed with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $855.05 | $641.30 | — |
| 52818Assistance at anaesthesia for surgical transposition of a nerve to relieve compression or restore function. | $567.05 | $425.30 | — |
| 52821Microsurgical nerve cable graft procedure involving harvesting and grafting to repair a damaged nerve trunk, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,233.05 | $924.80 | — |
| 52824Cryosurgery to peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve to relieve pain, performed under anaesthesia with assistance. | $531.10 | $398.35 | — |
| 52826Injection of alcohol, cortisone, phenol or similar substance into the primary branch of the trigeminal nerve for pain relief, performed by an anaesthetist. | $284.35 | $213.30 | — |
| 52828Primary microsurgical repair of a cutaneous nerve, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $422.95 | $317.25 | — |
| 52830Microsurgical repair of a damaged cutaneous nerve using operating microscope, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $557.90 | $418.45 | — |
| 52832Microsurgical graft of a nerve to repair cutaneous nerve damage, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $765.20 | $573.90 | $660.70 (85%) |