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Group T10: Relative Value Guide For Anaesthesia

486 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits; showing 20100–21404.

ItemFee75%Out of hospital
20100Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin, subcutaneous, muscle, salivary gland or superficial head/neck vessel procedures including biopsy.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20102Initiation of anaesthesia management for plastic surgery to repair cleft lip.$142.20$106.65—
20104Initiation and management of anaesthesia for a single electroconvulsive therapy procedure.$94.80$71.10—
20120Initiation of anaesthesia management for external, middle or inner ear procedures including biopsy, when no other anaesthesia item applies.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20124Initiation of anaesthesia management for otoscopy procedures.$94.80$71.10—
20140Initiation of anaesthesia management for eye procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items in this group.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20142Anaesthesia initiation for lens surgery, including preparation and setup of anaesthetic agents and monitoring.$118.50$88.90—
20143Anaesthesia initiation for retinal surgery, including preparation and setup of anaesthetic agents and monitoring equipment specific to eye procedures.$142.20$106.65—
20144Anaesthesia initiation for corneal transplant surgery.$165.90$124.45—
20145Initiation of anaesthesia management for vitrectomy surgery.$165.90$124.45—
20146Anaesthesia initiation for conjunctival biopsy.$118.50$88.90—
20147Induction and initiation of anaesthesia management for surgical correction of squint (strabismus), typically in children.$142.20$106.65—
20148Initiation of anaesthesia management for ophthalmoscopy procedures.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20160Anaesthesia initiation for intranasal nose or sinus procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items in this subgroup.$142.20$106.65—
20162Anaesthesia initiation for intranasal surgery to treat malignancy or perform intranasal ablation procedures.$165.90$124.45—
20164Initiation of anaesthesia management for biopsy of soft tissue in the nose and accessory sinuses.$94.80$71.10—
20170Initiation of anaesthesia management for intraoral procedures such as biopsy, where no other anaesthesia item applies.$142.20$106.65$120.90 (85%)
20172Anaesthesia initiation for cleft palate repair surgery.$165.90$124.45—
20174Anaesthesia initiation for surgical excision of a retropharyngeal tumour.$213.30$160.00—
20176Initiation of anaesthesia management for radical intraoral surgery, including airway preparation and monitoring setup.$237.00$177.75—
20190Initiation of anaesthesia management for facial bone procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items.$118.50$88.90—
20192Anaesthesia initiation for extensive facial bone surgery, including jaw correction and facial reconstruction.$237.00$177.75—
20210Anaesthesia initiation for intracranial procedures not covered by other specific anaesthesia items.$355.50$266.65—
20212Induction of anaesthesia for subdural tap procedures.$118.50$88.90—
20214Anaesthesia initiation for cranial burr hole procedures.$213.30$160.00—
20216Anaesthesia initiation for intracranial vascular procedures such as aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation repair.$474.00$355.50—
20220Initiation of anaesthesia management for procedures involving spinal fluid shunt placement or revision.$237.00$177.75—
20222Anaesthesia initiation for intracranial nerve ablation procedures.$142.20$106.65—
20225Initiation of anaesthesia management for cranial bone surgery procedures.$284.40$213.30—
20230Initiation of anaesthesia management for microvascular free tissue flap surgery to the head or face.$284.40$213.30—
20300Anaesthesia initiation for skin or subcutaneous neck procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20305Anaesthesia initiation for emergency airway management in life-threatening conditions including large haematoma, abscess, cellulitis or epiglottitis causing airway obstruction.$355.50$266.65—
20320Anaesthesia initiation for surgical procedures involving the oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or deep neck tissues, excluding procedures covered by other specific items.$142.20$106.65—
20321Anaesthesia initiation for laryngectomy, hemi-laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy, or pharyngectomy procedures.$237.00$177.75—
20330Anaesthesia setup and initiation for laser surgery on the airway, excluding the nose and mouth.$189.60$142.20—
20350Initiation of anaesthesia management for major neck vessel procedures, when no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$237.00$177.75—
20352Anaesthesia initiation for simple ligation of major neck vessels.$118.50$88.90—
20355Anaesthetic initiation and management for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the neck.$284.40$213.30—
20400Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous procedures on the front of the chest, where no other anaesthesia item applies.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
20401Induction of anaesthesia for breast procedures not covered by other specific anaesthesia items.$94.80$71.10—
20402Anaesthesia initiation for breast reconstructive surgery, including implant placement or exchange procedures.$118.50$88.90—
20403Induction of general anaesthesia for axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel node biopsy procedures.$118.50$88.90—
20404Initiation of anaesthesia management for mastectomy procedures, including preparation and induction of general anaesthesia.$142.20$106.65—
20405Anaesthesia initiation for breast reconstruction using myocutaneous flap procedures.$189.60$142.20—
20406Anaesthesia initiation for radical or modified radical breast surgery including internal mammary node dissection.$308.10$231.10—
20410Induction of anaesthesia for electrical cardioversion of cardiac arrhythmias.$94.80$71.10—
20420Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous procedures on the back/posterior chest when no other anaesthesia item applies.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20440Initiation of anaesthesia management for percutaneous sternal bone marrow biopsy.$94.80$71.10—
20450Initiation of anaesthesia management for surgical procedures involving the clavicle, scapula, or sternum, excluding procedures covered by other anaesthesia items in this group.$118.50$88.90—
20452Anaesthesia initiation for radical surgery on the clavicle, scapula, or sternum.$142.20$106.65—
20470Initiation of anaesthesia management for partial rib resection when no other applicable anaesthesia item covers the procedure.$142.20$106.65—
20472Initiation of anaesthesia management for thoracoplasty, a surgical procedure involving chest wall reshaping.$237.00$177.75—
20474Induction of anaesthesia for major chest wall surgery, including airway management and initial anaesthetic setup.$308.10$231.10—
20475Anaesthetic initiation for microvascular free tissue flap surgery to the front or back of the chest.$237.00$177.75—
20500Initiation of anaesthesia management for open oesophageal surgical procedures.$355.50$266.65—
20520Anaesthesia initiation for closed chest procedures including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy, where no other anaesthesia item applies.$142.20$106.65$120.90 (85%)
20522Induction of anaesthesia for a needle biopsy of the pleura.$94.80$71.10—
20524Initiation of anaesthesia management for pneumocentesis, a procedure to aspirate air from the pleural space.$94.80$71.10—
20526Anaesthesia initiation for thoracoscopy procedures.$237.00$177.75—
20528Initiation of anaesthesia management for diagnostic or therapeutic mediastinoscopy, including assessment and preparation of the patient for the procedure.$189.60$142.20—
20540Initiation of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, excluding those covered by other specific items.$308.10$231.10—
20542Initiation of anaesthesia management for pulmonary decortication procedure.$355.50$266.65—
20546Initiation of anaesthesia management for pulmonary resection combined with thoracoplasty procedure.$355.50$266.65—
20548Initiation of anaesthesia management for surgical repair of traumatic tracheal or bronchial injury.$355.50$266.65—
20560Anaesthesia initiation for open heart, pericardium or great vessel surgery, or percutaneous valvular prosthesis insertion.$474.00$355.50—
20600Initiation of anaesthesia management for cervical spine or spinal cord procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items.$237.00$177.75—
20604Anaesthesia initiation for posterior cervical laminectomy with patient positioned sitting.$308.10$231.10—
20620Initiation of anaesthesia management for thoracic spine or spinal cord procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items in this group.$237.00$177.75—
20622Initiation of anaesthesia management for thoracolumbar sympathectomy.$308.10$231.10—
20630Anaesthesia initiation for lumbar region procedures not covered by other anaesthesia items in this subgroup.$189.60$142.20—
20632Initiation of anaesthesia management for lumbar sympathectomy procedure.$165.90$124.45—
20634Anaesthesia initiation for chemonucleolysis procedure, a minimally invasive spinal disc treatment.$237.00$177.75—
20670Initiation of anaesthesia management for extensive spine or spinal cord surgical procedures.$308.10$231.10—
20680Anaesthesia initiation for spinal manipulation in a hospital operating theatre.$71.10$53.35—
20690Anaesthesia initiation for percutaneous spinal procedures not covered by other specific MBS items.$118.50$88.90—
20700Initiation of anaesthesia management for procedures on the upper front abdominal wall skin or subcutaneous tissue when no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
20702Initiation of anaesthetic management for percutaneous liver biopsy (4 basic units).$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20703Anaesthesia initiation for nerve, muscle, tendon or fascia procedures on the upper abdominal wall, when no other specific item applies.$94.80$71.10—
20704Anaesthetic setup and initiation for microvascular free tissue flap surgery on the upper abdomen, anterior or posterior.$237.00$177.75—
20706Anaesthesia initiation for laparoscopic upper abdominal procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, when no other specific item applies.$165.90$124.45—
20730Initiation of anaesthesia management for surgical procedures on the upper posterior abdominal wall skin or subcutaneous tissue, when no other anaesthesia item applies.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20740Initiation of anaesthesia management for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including preparation and commencement of anaesthetic agents.$118.50$88.90—
20745Anaesthesia initiation for emergency upper GI haemorrhage endoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, PEG insertion, or upper GI endoscopic mucosal resection of tumour.$165.90$124.45—
20750Anaesthesia initiation for upper abdominal wall hernia repair when no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$118.50$88.90—
20752Anaesthetic initiation for repair of incisional hernia, wound dehiscence, or both.$142.20$106.65—
20754Initiation of anaesthesia management for surgical procedures on an omphalocele.$165.90$124.45—
20756Anaesthetic initiation for transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia.$213.30$160.00—
20770Anaesthesia initiation for major upper abdominal blood vessel procedures.$355.50$266.65—
20790Anaesthesia initiation for upper abdominal procedures including open cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, laparoscopic-assisted nephrectomy, or bowel shunts.$189.60$142.20—
20791Anaesthetic induction and management for bariatric surgery in patients with clinically severe obesity.$237.00$177.75—
20792Anaesthesia initiation for partial liver removal surgery (excluding biopsy).$308.10$231.10—
20793Initiation of anaesthesia management for extended or three-segment liver removal surgery.$355.50$266.65—
20794Anaesthetic initiation and management for partial or total pancreatectomy.$284.40$213.30—
20798Initiation of anaesthesia management for neuroendocrine tumour removal in the upper abdomen.$237.00$177.75—
20799Anaesthesia initiation for percutaneous procedures on upper abdominal organs, such as liver or pancreas biopsies or drainage procedures.$142.20$106.65—
20800Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous procedures on the lower anterior abdominal wall, where no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
20802Initiation of anaesthesia management for lower abdominal lipectomy (fat removal surgery).$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20803Anaesthesia initiation for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, or fascia of the lower abdominal wall, excluding other specified procedures in this group.$94.80$71.10—
20804Anaesthesia initiation for microvascular free tissue flap surgery using tissue from the lower abdomen.$237.00$177.75—
20806Initiation of anaesthesia management for laparoscopic procedures in the lower abdomen.$165.90$124.45—
20810Initiation of anaesthesia management for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures.$94.80$71.10—
20815Anaesthesia initiation for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment of urinary tract stones.$142.20$106.65—
20820Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin, skin derivative, or subcutaneous tissue procedures on the lower posterior abdominal wall.$118.50$88.90$100.75 (85%)
20830Anaesthesia initiation for lower abdominal hernia repair when no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$94.80$71.10—
20832Anaesthesia initiation for repair of incisional herniae or wound dehiscence in the lower abdomen.$142.20$106.65—
20840Anaesthesia initiation for open lower abdominal peritoneal procedures (e.g. appendicectomy), excluding those covered by other specific items.$142.20$106.65—
20841Anaesthesia initiation for bowel resection procedures, including laparoscopic approaches, where no other specific anaesthesia item applies.$189.60$142.20—
20842Administration of anaesthesia to initiate management for amniocentesis procedure.$94.80$71.10—
20844Anaesthesia initiation for complex colorectal surgery including abdominoperineal resection, pull-through procedures, ultra-low anterior resection, or bowel reservoir formation.$237.00$177.75—
20845Anaesthesia initiation for radical prostatectomy in hospital setting.$237.00$177.75—
20846Anaesthesia initiation for radical hysterectomy, including pre-operative assessment and induction.$237.00$177.75—
20847Initiation of anaesthesia management for ovarian cancer surgery, involving assessment and preparation of the patient for operative care.$237.00$177.75—
20848Initiation of anaesthesia management for pelvic exenteration surgery.$237.00$177.75—
20850Initiation of anaesthetic management for caesarean section delivery.$284.40$213.30—
20855Initiation of anaesthesia management for caesarean hysterectomy or hysterectomy performed within 24 hours of birth.$355.50$266.65—
20860Anaesthesia initiation for extraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures, including urinary tract surgery, where no other anaesthesia item applies.$142.20$106.65—
20862Anaesthesia initiation for renal procedures and upper ureter surgery.$165.90$124.45—
20863Initiation of anaesthesia management for nephrectomy (kidney removal surgery).$237.00$177.75—
20864Initiation of anaesthesia management for total cystectomy, a major surgical removal of the bladder.$237.00$177.75—
20866Initiation of anaesthesia management for adrenalectomy, including pre-operative assessment and preparation for this surgical procedure.$237.00$177.75—
20867Anaesthesia initiation for surgical removal of neuroendocrine tumours in the lower abdomen.$237.00$177.75—
20868Initiation of anaesthesia management for a patient undergoing renal transplant surgery, whether as donor or recipient.$237.00$177.75—
20880Initiation of anaesthesia management for procedures on major lower abdominal blood vessels, excluding those covered by other items in this group.$355.50$266.65—
20882Anaesthesia initiation for inferior vena cava ligation procedure.$237.00$177.75—
20884Initiation of anaesthesia management for percutaneous umbrella device insertion procedures.$118.50$88.90—
20886Anaesthesia initiation for percutaneous procedures on lower abdominal intra-abdominal organs.$142.20$106.65—
20900Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous perineal procedures not covered by another anaesthesia item.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
20902Anaesthesia initiation for anorectal surgery such as haemorrhoidectomy, excluding banding procedures.$94.80$71.10—
20904Anaesthesia initiation for radical perineal procedures such as radical perineal prostatectomy or radical vulvectomy.$165.90$124.45—
20905Anaesthetic initiation and management for microvascular free tissue flap surgery affecting the perineum.$237.00$177.75—
20906Initiation of anaesthesia for vulvectomy, including planning and preparation for this surgical procedure.$94.80$71.10—
20910Anaesthesia initiation for transurethral procedures such as urethrocystoscopy, when no other anaesthesia item applies.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20911Anaesthesia initiation for endoscopic ureteroscopic surgery including laser procedures.$118.50$88.90—
20912Anaesthesia initiation for transurethral resection of bladder tumour or tumours.$118.50$88.90—
20914Anaesthesia setup and initiation for transurethral resection of the prostate.$165.90$124.45—
20916Initiation of anaesthesia management for bleeding complications following transurethral resection procedures.$165.90$124.45—
20920Anaesthetic initiation for external genital procedures not covered by other specific anaesthesia items in this category.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20924Anaesthesia initiation for surgical management of undescended testis (unilateral or bilateral).$94.80$71.10—
20926Anaesthesia initiation for radical orchidectomy via inguinal approach.$94.80$71.10—
20928Anaesthesia initiation for radical orchidectomy via abdominal approach.$142.20$106.65—
20930Anaesthesia initiation for unilateral or bilateral orchiopexy (testicular fixation surgery).$94.80$71.10—
20932Anaesthesia initiation for complete penile amputation.$94.80$71.10—
20934Anaesthetic initiation for complete penile amputation with bilateral inguinal lymph node removal.$142.20$106.65—
20936Initiation of anaesthesia management for complete penis amputation with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymph node removal.$189.60$142.20—
20938Initiation of anaesthesia management for penile prosthesis insertion, involving assessment and preparation of the patient for this surgical procedure.$94.80$71.10—
20940Initiation of anaesthesia management for per vagina procedures including vaginal biopsies and cervical or endometrial biopsies, when no other anaesthesia item applies.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20942Initiation of anaesthesia management for vaginal procedures including repairs and urinary incontinence surgery.$118.50$88.90—
20943Initiation of anaesthesia management for transvaginal assisted reproductive procedures.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20944Initiation of anaesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy.$142.20$106.65—
20946Initiation of anaesthesia management for vaginal delivery, including assessment and preparation for pain relief options during labour.$189.60$142.20—
20948Anaesthesia initiation for cervical purse string ligation placement, removal, or removal of existing ligature.$94.80$71.10—
20950Initiation of anaesthesia management for culdoscopy (examination of female pelvic organs via the vaginal fornix).$118.50$88.90—
20952Initiation of anaesthesia management for a hysteroscopy procedure.$94.80$71.10—
20954Anaesthesia initiation for management of inverted uterus correction.$237.00$177.75—
20956Anaesthesia initiation for evacuation of retained placenta or fetal tissue after delivery as a complication of childbirth.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
20958Anaesthesia initiation for retained placenta removal or vaginal/perineal tear repair following birth.$118.50$88.90—
20960Anaesthesia initiation for vaginal procedures to manage postpartum haemorrhage when blood loss exceeds 500 ml.$165.90$124.45—
21100Anaesthesia initiation for skin or subcutaneous procedures on the anterior pelvis, excluding external genitalia.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
21110Anaesthesia initiation for skin, skin derivatives, or subcutaneous tissue procedures in the posterior pelvic region, excluding the perineum.$118.50$88.90—
21112Initiation of anaesthesia management for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy from the anterior iliac crest.$94.80$71.10—
21114Initiation of anaesthesia management for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy from the posterior iliac crest.$118.50$88.90—
21116Initiation of anaesthesia management for percutaneous bone marrow harvesting from the pelvis.$142.20$106.65—
21120Anaesthesia initiation for bony pelvis procedures, attracting 6 basic units.$142.20$106.65—
21130Anaesthesia initiation for body cast application or revision in a hospital operating theatre.$71.10$53.35—
21140Initiation of anaesthesia management for hindquarter (interpelvic-abdominal) amputation.$355.50$266.65—
21150Anaesthetic initiation for radical pelvic tumour surgery, excluding hindquarter amputation.$237.00$177.75—
21155Anaesthesia initiation for microvascular free tissue flap surgery to the anterior or posterior pelvis.$237.00$177.75—
21160Anaesthesia initiation for closed procedures on the symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint in a hospital operating theatre.$94.80$71.10—
21170Anaesthesia initiation for open surgical procedures on the symphysis pubis or sacroiliac joint.$189.60$142.20—
21195Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous tissue procedures on the upper leg.$71.10$53.35$60.45 (85%)
21199Initiation of anaesthesia management for procedures involving nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia or bursae of the upper leg.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
21200Anaesthesia initiation for closed hip joint procedures in a hospital operating theatre.$94.80$71.10—
21202Initiation of anaesthesia management for hip arthroscopic procedures.$94.80$71.10—
21210Anaesthesia initiation for open hip joint surgery, excluding procedures covered by other anaesthesia items in this group.$142.20$106.65—
21212Anaesthesia initiation for hip disarticulation surgery.$237.00$177.75—
21214Anaesthesia initiation for primary total hip replacement surgery.$237.00$177.75—
21215Initiation of anaesthesia management for revision total hip replacement surgery.$355.50$266.65—
21216Anaesthesia initiation for bilateral total hip replacement surgery.$331.80$248.85—
21220Anaesthesia initiation for closed procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur in a hospital operating theatre.$94.80$71.10—
21230Initiation of anaesthesia management for open surgical procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur, excluding procedures covered by other anaesthesia items in this group.$142.20$106.65—
21232Anaesthesia initiation for above-knee amputation procedure.$118.50$88.90—
21234Initiation of anaesthesia management for radical resection of the upper two-thirds of the femur.$189.60$142.20—
21260Initiation of anaesthesia management for procedures on upper leg veins, including exploration.$94.80$71.10$80.60 (85%)
21270Anaesthesia initiation for upper leg arterial procedures or bypass grafts not covered by another item in this group.$189.60$142.20—
21272Initiation of anaesthesia management for femoral artery ligation procedure.$94.80$71.10—
21274Anaesthesia initiation for femoral artery embolectomy procedure.$142.20$106.65—
21275Initiation of anaesthesia management for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the upper leg.$237.00$177.75—
21280Initiation of anaesthesia management for microsurgical reimplantation of an upper leg.$355.50$266.65—
21300Initiation of anaesthesia management for skin or subcutaneous procedures on the knee or popliteal area.$71.10$53.35—
21321Anaesthesia initiation for nerve, muscle, tendon, fascia or bursa procedures on the knee or popliteal area.$94.80$71.10—
21340Induction of anaesthesia for closed procedures on the lower third of femur performed in a hospital operating theatre.$94.80$71.10—
21360Anaesthesia initiation for open surgical procedures on the lower third of the femur.$118.50$88.90—
21380Anaesthesia initiation for closed knee joint procedures in a hospital operating theatre.$71.10$53.35—
21382Anaesthesia initiation for arthroscopic knee procedures.$94.80$71.10—
21390Anaesthesia initiation for closed procedures on upper tibia, fibula or patella in hospital operating theatre.$71.10$53.35—
21392Initiation of anaesthesia management for open surgical procedures on the upper tibia, fibula, or patella.$94.80$71.10—
21400Anaesthesia initiation for open knee joint surgery not covered by other anaesthesia items.$94.80$71.10—
21402Anaesthesia setup and initial management for knee replacement surgery.$165.90$124.45—
21403Initiation of anaesthesia management for bilateral knee replacement surgery.$237.00$177.75—
21404Anaesthesia initiation for knee disarticulation surgery.$118.50$88.90—