Group T7: Regional Or Field Nerve Blocks
43 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18213Intravenous local anaesthetic injected into a limb vein after tourniquet application to numb the arm or leg for minor surgery. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18216Initial injection or commencement of intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of therapeutic substance, including up to 1 hour of continuous medical attendance. | $227.30 | $170.50 | — |
| 18219Initial intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural, or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance requiring continuous medical practitioner attendance exceeding one hour. | — | — | — |
| 18222Subsequent injection or revision of a catheter for continuous infusion of therapeutic substance to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, when medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less. | $45.10 | $33.85 | $38.35 (85%) |
| 18225Continuous infusion or injection via catheter of therapeutic substance for regional anaesthesia or analgesia, or subsequent injection/revision thereof, requiring more than 15 minutes of medical practitioner attendance. | $59.85 | $44.90 | $50.90 (85%) |
| 18226Initial spinal, combined spinal-epidural, or epidural infusion for pain relief in labour, provided after hours (8pm-8am weekdays, or weekends/public holidays) with up to 1 hour medical attendance. | $340.90 | $255.70 | — |
| 18227Initial intrathecal, spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of therapeutic substance during labour, provided between 8 pm–8 am weekdays or anytime weekends/public holidays, with medical practitioner attendance beyond first hour. | — | — | — |
| 18228Interpleural injection or infusion of therapeutic substance for pain management, excluding cases where it's part of a broader regional anaesthesia procedure or when using targeted percutaneous techniques. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18230Injection of neurolytic substance into the spinal canal or epidural space to destroy nerve tissue for pain management, including via transforaminal approach. | $285.35 | $214.05 | $242.55 (85%) |
| 18232Injection of therapeutic substances (anaesthetic, steroid or chemotherapy) into the spinal canal or epidural space via needle, excluding other specified procedures or concurrent spinal procedures unless using targeted percutaneous approach. | $227.30 | $170.50 | $193.25 (85%) |
| 18233Injection of the patient's own blood into the epidural space to treat post-dural puncture headache (blood patch procedure). | $227.30 | $170.50 | $193.25 (85%) |
| 18234Injection of anaesthetic or steroid into a primary branch of the trigeminal nerve (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular), excluding infraorbital nerve, not concurrent with other Group T8 services unless using targeted percutaneous technique. | $149.45 | $112.10 | $127.05 (85%) |
| 18236Injection of anaesthetic agent into a peripheral branch of the trigeminal nerve (such as the infraorbital nerve) for pain relief, excluding procedures already covered under Group T8 unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18238Injection of anaesthetic agent to the facial nerve using targeted percutaneous approach, excluding cases covered by item 18240 or Group T8 services. | $45.10 | $33.85 | $38.35 (85%) |
| 18240Injection of anaesthetic agent behind or around the eyeball to numb the eye for surgical procedures. | $112.00 | $84.00 | $95.20 (85%) |
| 18242Injection of anaesthetic agent into the greater occipital nerve to treat occipital neuralgia or related pain conditions. | $45.10 | $33.85 | $38.35 (85%) |
| 18244Injection of anaesthetic agent into the vagus nerve using targeted percutaneous approach, when not performed with other nerve blocks in Group T8. | $120.70 | $90.55 | $102.60 (85%) |
| 18248Injection of anaesthetic agent into the phrenic nerve to relieve pain or treat conditions affecting phrenic nerve function. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18250Injection of anaesthetic agent into or around the spinal accessory nerve for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18252Injection of anaesthetic agent into the cervical plexus using targeted percutaneous approach, not associated with other Group T8 nerve block procedures. | $120.70 | $90.55 | $102.60 (85%) |
| 18254Injection of anaesthetic agent into the brachial plexus via targeted percutaneous approach, when not associated with a Group T8 service. | $120.70 | $90.55 | $102.60 (85%) |
| 18256Injection of anaesthetic agent around the suprascapular nerve to treat shoulder pain or dysfunction. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18258Injection of anaesthetic agent into a single intercostal nerve for pain relief or procedural anaesthesia. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18260Injection of anaesthetic agent into multiple intercostal nerves for pain relief or anaesthesia in the chest wall region. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18262Injection of anaesthetic agent into one or more of the ilio-inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, excluding blocks done with other Group T8 procedures unless using targeted percutaneous approach. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18264Injection of anaesthetic agent into the pudendal or dorsal nerve using a targeted percutaneous approach, excluding blocks performed with services in Group T8. | $120.70 | $90.55 | $102.60 (85%) |
| 18266Injection of local anaesthetic into the ulnar, radial or median nerve trunk(s) as a standalone nerve block procedure, not part of brachial plexus blockade or other concurrent Group T8 services, using targeted percutaneous technique. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18268Injection of local anaesthetic into the obturator nerve to provide pain relief or anesthesia for procedures involving the inner thigh or hip region. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18270Injection of anaesthetic agent into or around the femoral nerve to block pain sensation in the leg and surrounding area. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18272Injection of anaesthetic agent into the saphenous, sural, popliteal or posterior tibial nerve main trunk for nerve block purposes. | $74.85 | $56.15 | $63.65 (85%) |
| 18276Injection of anaesthetic agent into paravertebral nerves at multiple spinal levels for pain relief or nerve blockade. | $149.45 | $112.10 | $127.05 (85%) |
| 18278Injection of anaesthetic agent into the sciatic nerve using targeted percutaneous approach, when not part of another Group T8 service. | $106.05 | $79.55 | $90.15 (85%) |
| 18280Injection of anaesthetic agent into the sphenopalatine ganglion using targeted percutaneous approach, not associated with other Group T8 services. | $149.45 | $112.10 | $127.05 (85%) |
| 18282Injection of anaesthetic into the carotid sinus as a standalone percutaneous procedure. | $120.70 | $90.55 | — |
| 18284Injection of local anaesthetic into the cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain to treat pain or vascular conditions. | $176.70 | $132.55 | — |
| 18286Injection of anaesthetic agent into the lumbar or pelvic sympathetic chain for pain management or diagnostic purposes. | $176.70 | $132.55 | — |
| 18288Injection of anaesthetic agent into the coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves using targeted percutaneous approach, excluding cases associated with other Group T8 services. | $176.70 | $132.55 | — |
| 18290Destruction of a cranial nerve (except trigeminal) using a neurolytic agent under image guidance, excluding botulinum toxin procedures, performed under anaesthesia. | $298.85 | $224.15 | $254.05 (85%) |
| 18292Ultrasound-guided destruction of a nerve branch using neurolytic agents (excluding botulinum toxin injections), with anaesthesia. | $149.45 | $112.10 | $127.05 (85%) |
| 18294Ultrasound or CT-guided injection of neurolytic agent to destroy coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves for pain relief, typically in cancer patients. | $210.70 | $158.05 | — |
| 18296Destruction of lumbar or pelvic sympathetic nerve chains using a neurolytic agent under imaging guidance, performed under anaesthesia. | $180.15 | $135.15 | — |
| 18297Assistance by another medical practitioner during epidural blood patch administration to treat post-dural puncture headache or similar conditions. | $71.00 | $53.25 | $60.35 (85%) |
| 18298Destruction of cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain using neurolytic agent, performed under anaesthesia. | $210.70 | $158.05 | $179.10 (85%) |