Group O7: Ear, Nose & Throat
19 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53000Puncture and lavage of the maxillary sinus under anaesthesia to drain and irrigate the cavity, typically for infection or fluid accumulation. | $39.00 | $29.25 | $33.15 (85%) |
| 53003Puncture and flushing of the maxillary sinus under general anaesthesia, not associated with other concurrent sinus procedures. | $110.00 | $82.50 | — |
| 53004Irrigation and flushing of the maxillary sinus cavity under anaesthesia, including associated consultation. | $42.60 | $31.95 | $36.25 (85%) |
| 53006Surgical creation of an opening into the maxillary sinus for drainage or access, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $623.95 | $468.00 | — |
| 53009Intranasal removal of foreign body from the antrum or intranasal antrum operation under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $353.90 | $265.45 | $300.85 (85%) |
| 53012Drainage of the maxillary antrum (sinus) through a tooth socket under anaesthesia for relief of infection or fluid accumulation. | $140.70 | $105.55 | $119.60 (85%) |
| 53015Surgical closure of an oro-antral fistula (abnormal opening between mouth and maxillary sinus) under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $703.25 | $527.45 | $598.75 (85%) |
| 53016Surgical correction of nasal septum deviation, submucous tissue removal, or closure of septal perforation under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $578.40 | $433.80 | — |
| 53017Surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $721.65 | $541.25 | — |
| 53019Bone graft to the floor of the maxillary sinus following mucosal elevation (sinus lift) on one side, including anaesthesia and assistant support. | $695.30 | $521.50 | — |
| 53052Direct examination of the post-nasal space under anaesthesia, with optional biopsy collection. | $146.95 | $110.25 | $124.95 (85%) |
| 53054Endoscopic examination of the nose, sinuses or nasopharynx performed under anaesthesia. | $146.95 | $110.25 | $124.95 (85%) |
| 53056Examination of the nasal cavity and/or post-nasal space under general anaesthesia, excluding procedures covered by other items in this group. | $86.10 | $64.60 | — |
| 53058Emergency treatment of posterior nosebleed requiring posterior nasal packing, with or without cauterisation and anterior packing, under anaesthesia. | $146.95 | $110.25 | $124.95 (85%) |
| 53060Cauterisation of nasal septum or turbinates for post-surgical or post-traumatic obstruction or bleeding, performed under general anaesthesia or by diathermy. | $120.25 | $90.20 | — |
| 53062Emergency arrest of post-surgical nasal bleeding by cauterisation and/or packing under anaesthesia. | $107.75 | $80.85 | $91.60 (85%) |
| 53064Freezing treatment applied to the nose to stop nosebleeds, performed under anaesthesia. | $195.05 | $146.30 | $165.80 (85%) |
| 53068Partial or total removal of one nasal turbinate, performed under anaesthesia. | $163.40 | $122.55 | — |
| 53070Surgical removal of tissue from one nasal turbinate to improve airflow, performed under anaesthesia. | $213.05 | $159.80 | — |