Group T8: Surgical Operations
2,632 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits; showing 30001–30594.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30001Operative procedure discontinued on medical grounds where no other specific item applies. | — | — | — |
| 30003Treatment of burns covering 1–3% of body surface, including dressing changes and donor site care, performed without anaesthesia with a doctor present. | $43.50 | $32.65 | $37.00 (85%) |
| 30006Dressing of moderate burns (3–10% body surface) without anaesthesia when a medical practitioner is present, including donor site redressing if needed. | $55.60 | $41.70 | $47.30 (85%) |
| 30007Dressing of burns affecting 10% or more of body surface area, including donor sites, performed without anaesthesia with a medical practitioner present; excludes radiotherapy-related skin reactions. | $186.00 | $139.50 | $158.10 (85%) |
| 30010Dressing of burns covering no more than 3% of body surface in an operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation with a medical practitioner present, including donor site redressing if needed. | $88.50 | $66.40 | — |
| 30014Dressing or redressing of burns (3-20% body surface) in operating theatre under general anaesthesia or IV sedation with doctor present. | $186.00 | $139.50 | — |
| 30015Dressing of moderate burns (20-50% body surface or <20% with ≥1% on hands/face) in operating theatre under general anaesthesia or IV sedation, including donor site redressing if needed. | $279.00 | $209.25 | — |
| 30016Dressing or redressing of major burns (50% or more of body surface) in operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation with a medical practitioner present. | $418.45 | $313.85 | — |
| 30023Debridement of deep or extensively contaminated traumatic soft tissue wounds under general or regional anaesthesia, including wound suturing. | $390.25 | $292.70 | $331.75 (85%) |
| 30024Debridement of extensively infected post-surgical wound or Fournier's gangrene under general, regional or field nerve block anaesthesia, including suturing. | $390.25 | $292.70 | — |
| 30026Repair of small superficial skin or mucous membrane wound (≤7cm) not on face/neck, excluding wounds closed during surgery, with anaesthesia. | $62.55 | $46.95 | $53.20 (85%) |
| 30029Repair of small wound (≤7cm) on body excluding face/neck with deeper tissue involvement, performed separately from initial surgery, including anaesthesia. | $107.75 | $80.85 | $91.60 (85%) |
| 30032Repair of small (≤7cm) superficial wounds to face or neck skin, excluding those closed during surgery, under anaesthesia. | $98.70 | $74.05 | $83.90 (85%) |
| 30035Repair of a small facial or neck wound (≤7cm) involving deeper tissue layers, performed as a separate procedure rather than at time of surgery, with anaesthesia. | $140.70 | $105.55 | $119.60 (85%) |
| 30038Repair of a large superficial wound (over 7cm) on the body excluding face/neck, performed at a time other than during surgery, with anaesthesia. | $107.75 | $80.85 | $91.60 (85%) |
| 30042Repair of a large wound (over 7cm) affecting deeper tissue on the body excluding face/neck, performed at a separate time from initial surgery, with anaesthesia. | $222.10 | $166.60 | $188.80 (85%) |
| 30045Repair of large facial or neck wound (>7cm) that is superficial, performed at a time other than initial surgery, under anaesthesia. | $140.70 | $105.55 | $119.60 (85%) |
| 30049Repair of large facial or neck wound (over 7cm) involving deeper tissue, performed at a separate time from initial injury, under anaesthesia. | $222.10 | $166.60 | $188.80 (85%) |
| 30052Surgical repair of full-thickness lacerations to the ear, eyelid, nose or lip with layer-by-layer tissue apposition, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $304.00 | $228.00 | $258.40 (85%) |
| 30055Wound dressing under general, regional or intravenous sedation, with or without suture removal, when no other anaesthetic item applies. | $88.50 | $66.40 | $75.25 (85%) |
| 30058Control of post-operative bleeding under general anaesthesia as a standalone procedure. | $172.80 | $129.60 | — |
| 30061Removal of a superficial foreign body from the eye surface, cornea or sclera under anaesthesia as a standalone procedure. | $28.15 | $21.15 | $23.95 (85%) |
| 30062Removal of etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant under anaesthesia. | $107.90 | $80.95 | $91.75 (85%) |
| 30064Removal of a subcutaneous foreign body requiring surgical incision and exploration, with wound closure, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia. | $131.55 | $98.70 | $111.85 (85%) |
| 30068Removal of a foreign body embedded in muscle, tendon or deep tissue under anaesthesia, including assisting role. | $331.25 | $248.45 | $281.60 (85%) |
| 30071Skin biopsy sent for pathology examination performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia. | $62.55 | $46.95 | $53.20 (85%) |
| 30072Diagnostic biopsy of mucous membrane tissue with pathological examination, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia. | $62.55 | $46.95 | $53.20 (85%) |
| 30075Diagnostic biopsy of lymph node, muscle or other deep tissue/organ sent for pathology, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia. | $179.25 | $134.45 | $152.40 (85%) |
| 30078Diagnostic drill biopsy of a lymph node, deep tissue or organ under anaesthesia, with specimen sent for pathological examination. | $57.95 | $43.50 | $49.30 (85%) |
| 30081Bone marrow biopsy via open trephine approach with pathological examination, including anaesthesia. | $131.55 | $98.70 | $111.85 (85%) |
| 30084Percutaneous needle biopsy of bone marrow (trephine method) with pathological examination, including anaesthesia. | $70.40 | $52.80 | $59.85 (85%) |
| 30087Diagnostic bone marrow aspiration or synovial membrane punch biopsy with pathological examination under anaesthesia. | $35.20 | $26.40 | $29.95 (85%) |
| 30090Percutaneous needle biopsy of pleura with pathological examination, performed on a single occasion under anaesthesia, for diagnostic purposes. | $153.85 | $115.40 | $130.80 (85%) |
| 30093Needle biopsy of a vertebra with pathological examination, performed under anaesthesia. | $205.35 | $154.05 | $174.55 (85%) |
| 30094Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy of deep organs under imaging guidance with anaesthesia, excluding imaging costs, with specimen sent for pathology. | $226.75 | $170.10 | $192.75 (85%) |
| 30097Synacthen stimulation test with consultation performed by a medical practitioner with resuscitation training and appropriate facilities, for patients with borderline low cortisol (100–400 nmol/L) or suspected acute adrenal insufficiency. | $116.30 | $87.25 | $98.90 (85%) |
| 30099Removal of sinus tract involving only superficial tissue under anaesthesia. | $107.75 | $80.85 | $91.60 (85%) |
| 30103Surgical removal of sinus tissue involving muscle and deep tissue layers, performed under anaesthesia. | $220.15 | $165.15 | $187.15 (85%) |
| 30104Surgical excision of a pre-auricular sinus under anaesthesia for patients aged 10 years and over. | $151.95 | $114.00 | $129.20 (85%) |
| 30105Surgical excision of a pre-auricular sinus in a child under 10 years, performed under anaesthesia. | $197.45 | $148.10 | — |
| 30107Surgical removal of a ganglion cyst under anaesthesia, excluding cases where another applicable procedure in this group is being performed. | $263.15 | $197.40 | $223.70 (85%) |
| 30166Wedge excision of excess abdominal skin and fat for functional problems after weight loss of at least 5 BMI points, with stable weight for 6 months prior, excluding concurrent body contouring procedures. | $897.70 | $673.30 | — |
| 30169Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from one or two non-abdominal areas for functional problems after weight loss of at least 5 BMI points, with stable weight for 6+ months. | $718.15 | $538.65 | — |
| 30175Surgical repair of abdominal wall separation (diastasis recti) of at least 3cm following pregnancy, with skin removal and umbilicus repositioning, if conservative treatment including physiotherapy has failed, patient has documented pain/dysfunction o… | $1,161.05 | $870.80 | — |
| 30176Radical abdominoplasty with skin excision, muscle repair, and umbilicus repositioning for patients with history of major abdominal or pelvic tumour surgery, excluding cases linked to specified procedures. | $1,179.70 | $884.80 | — |
| 30177Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat following significant weight loss, requiring stable weight for 6 months, failed conservative treatment of skin breakdown, and documented interference with daily activities. | $1,179.70 | $884.80 | — |
| 30179Circumferential lipectomy to remove excess skin and fat after significant weight loss when intertrigo or skin breakdown has failed 3 months conservative treatment, daily activities are impaired, and weight has been stable 6+ months. | $1,452.00 | $1,089.00 | — |
| 30180Surgical removal of part of the underarm sweat glands under anaesthesia to treat excessive sweating. | $163.40 | $122.55 | $138.90 (85%) |
| 30183Surgical removal of sweat gland-bearing tissue in the underarm for severe hyperhidrosis under anaesthesia. | $295.10 | $221.35 | — |
| 30187Removal of 5 or more palmar or plantar warts using CO2 or erbium laser, performed by a specialist or requiring hospital admission, with anaesthesia. | $307.60 | $230.70 | $261.50 (85%) |
| 30189Removal of one or more warts or molluscum contagiosum by non-chemical methods in a hospital operating theatre. | $176.25 | $132.20 | — |
| 30190Laser removal of 10 or more severely disfiguring facial or neck tumours (angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas, etc.) by CO2 or erbium laser, requiring specialist dermatology confirmation and anaesthesia. | $476.00 | $357.00 | $404.60 (85%) |
| 30191Laser treatment (CO2, erbium or alternative) or curettage/diathermy for severely disfiguring or bleeding skin tumours including angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas, epidermal naevi, xanthelasma, pyogenic granulomas, genital angiokeratomas and hereditar… | $76.00 | $57.00 | $64.60 (85%) |
| 30192Treatment of 10 or more premalignant skin lesions (such as solar keratoses) using ablative technique under anaesthesia. | $47.30 | $35.50 | $40.25 (85%) |
| 30196Removal of histopathologically proven or specialist-confirmed skin or mucosal malignancy by serial curettage, CO₂ laser, erbium laser, cryotherapy or diathermy, with anaesthesia. | $151.10 | $113.35 | $128.45 (85%) |
| 30202Removal of skin or mucosal cancer by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy with repeat freeze-thaw cycles, where cancer is confirmed by histopathology or specialist dermatology/plastic surgery opinion. | $57.80 | $43.35 | $49.15 (85%) |
| 30207Multiple skin lesions treated with intralesional glucocorticoid injections under local anesthesia. | $53.35 | $40.05 | $45.35 (85%) |
| 30210Intralesional glucocorticoid injections in hospital operating theatre for extensive keloids or other skin lesions requiring multiple injections, with anaesthesia. | $195.05 | $146.30 | — |
| 30216Aspiration of a haematoma under anaesthesia to drain blood collection. | $32.75 | $24.60 | $27.85 (85%) |
| 30219Incision and drainage of haematoma, furuncle, small abscess or similar lesion that doesn't require hospital admission. | $32.75 | $24.60 | $27.85 (85%) |
| 30223Incision and drainage of a large haematoma, abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis or similar lesion requiring hospital admission, under anaesthesia. | $195.05 | $146.30 | — |
| 30224Percutaneous drainage of a deep abscess using interventional imaging guidance, excluding the imaging procedure itself, with anaesthesia. | $284.35 | $213.30 | $241.70 (85%) |
| 30225Exchange of an abscess drainage tube using interventional imaging guidance, excluding the imaging procedure itself, under anaesthesia. | $320.35 | $240.30 | $272.30 (85%) |
| 30226Excision of a limited muscle lesion or fasciotomy performed under anaesthesia. | $179.25 | $134.45 | $152.40 (85%) |
| 30229Extensive muscle excision under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance, typically for tumour removal or severe muscle disease. | $326.70 | $245.05 | — |
| 30232Repair of a limited rupture of muscle not associated with an external wound, with anaesthesia. | $267.60 | $200.70 | $227.50 (85%) |
| 30235Surgical repair of an extensive ruptured muscle not associated with an external wound, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $353.90 | $265.45 | — |
| 30238Surgical repair of deep fascia to treat herniated muscle, including anaesthesia. | $179.25 | $134.45 | $152.40 (85%) |
| 30241Excision of benign bone tumour, including anaesthesia and assistance, when no other MBS item applies. | $426.55 | $319.95 | $362.60 (85%) |
| 30244Removal of the styloid process of the temporal bone under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $426.55 | $319.95 | — |
| 30246Microsurgical repair of a damaged or blocked parotid duct, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $825.65 | $619.25 | — |
| 30247Total removal of the parotid gland including tumour resection, excluding cases already covered by items 39321, 39324, 39327 or 39330. | $884.90 | $663.70 | — |
| 30250Surgical removal of the entire parotid gland while preserving the facial nerve, including tumor removal and nerve exposure or mobilization, excluding cases already covered by other specified parotid procedures. | $1,497.40 | $1,123.05 | — |
| 30251Surgical excision of recurrent parotid tumour with careful facial nerve preservation, including tumour removal and nerve exposure or mobilisation, excluding cases already covered under related parotid procedures. | $2,300.20 | $1,725.15 | — |
| 30253Superficial parotid gland removal with facial nerve exposure and tumour removal, excluding cases already covered by related parotid procedures. | $998.30 | $748.75 | — |
| 30255Surgical relocation of submandibular ducts to manage drooling, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,329.35 | $997.05 | — |
| 30256Surgical removal of the submandibular gland, excluding cases where it's part of other specified major oral or neck procedures on the same side. | $533.15 | $399.90 | — |
| 30257Endoscopic examination and treatment of salivary duct obstruction (calculus or stricture) in submandibular or parotid gland, performed under anaesthesia. | $598.40 | $448.80 | $508.65 (85%) |
| 30259Surgical removal of a sublingual gland under general anaesthesia. | $237.65 | $178.25 | — |
| 30262Surgical dilation or diathermy treatment of a salivary gland duct under anaesthesia. | $70.40 | $52.80 | $59.85 (85%) |
| 30266Removal of stones from salivary gland ducts or surgical opening/reshaping of the duct opening, performed under anaesthesia; covers one or more procedures in a single session. | $179.25 | $134.45 | $152.40 (85%) |
| 30269Surgical repair of a cutaneous fistula of the salivary gland under anaesthesia. | $179.25 | $134.45 | — |
| 30272Partial surgical removal of the tongue under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $353.90 | $265.45 | — |
| 30275Surgical removal of mouth tumour with or without jaw resection and one-sided neck lymph node dissection, excluding cases already covered by related items on the same side. | $2,109.80 | $1,582.35 | — |
| 30278Surgical repair of tongue tie (frenotomy/frenuloplasty) not covered by other specific MBS items or performed with general anaesthesia. | $55.60 | $41.70 | $47.30 (85%) |
| 30281Surgical repair of tongue tie or frenulum (upper or lower jaw) in patients aged 2+ years, excluding cases where general anaesthesia item 45009 applies. | $142.95 | $107.25 | $121.55 (85%) |
| 30283Surgical removal of a ranula or mucous cyst in the mouth under anaesthesia. | $245.00 | $183.75 | $208.25 (85%) |
| 30286Surgical removal of a branchial cyst in patients aged 10 years and over, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $476.20 | $357.15 | — |
| 30287Removal of a branchial cyst in a child under 10 years, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $619.15 | $464.40 | — |
| 30289Removal of a branchial fistula in patients aged 10 years or over, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $601.15 | $450.90 | — |
| 30293Surgical creation of an opening in the cervical oesophagus or closure of an existing cervical oesophagostomy, with optional plastic repair, performed under anaesthesia with assistance. | $533.15 | $399.90 | — |
| 30294Surgical removal of cervical oesophagus or laryngopharynx with tracheostomy and reconstruction, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,109.80 | $1,582.35 | — |
| 30296Complete surgical removal of the thyroid gland, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,225.30 | $919.00 | — |
| 30297Anaesthetist assistance for thyroidectomy performed after prior thyroid surgery. | $1,225.30 | $919.00 | — |
| 30299Sentinel lymph node biopsy in axilla for breast cancer using preoperative imaging and/or dye injection to identify cancer spread. | $850.05 | $637.55 | — |
| 30305Sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer including internal mammary chain dissection, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $850.10 | $637.60 | — |
| 30306Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland under general anaesthesia, with assistant surgeon. | $955.85 | $716.90 | — |
| 30310Surgical removal of part or most of the thyroid gland, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $955.85 | $716.90 | — |
| 30311Sentinel lymph node biopsy for cutaneous melanoma ≥1.0mm depth (or ≥0.8mm if ulcerated) using lymphoscintigraphy and/or dye injection, after primary excision, limited to one lesion per occasion. | $745.00 | $558.75 | — |
| 30314Surgical removal of thyroglossal cyst or fistula including the duct and hyoid bone in patients aged 10 years or over, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $547.35 | $410.55 | — |
| 30315Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid adenomas via small neck incision using image localisation, including thymectomy if needed; once per operative occasion. | $1,364.35 | $1,023.30 | — |
| 30317Surgical re-exploration of the neck and mediastinum for persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism, including thymectomy; performed once per occasion. | $1,633.60 | $1,225.20 | — |
| 30318Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid adenomas or hyperplastic glands through a neck incision, including thymectomy and mediastinal exploration if needed; once per surgical occasion. | $1,364.35 | $1,023.30 | — |
| 30320Surgical removal of a parathyroid adenoma from the mediastinum using sternotomy or thorascopic approach, performed once per occasion and not with concurrent thyroid surgery. | $1,633.60 | $1,225.20 | — |
| 30323Surgical removal of a phaeochromocytoma or extraadrenal paraganglioma using endoscopic or open technique, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,633.60 | $1,225.20 | — |
| 30324Surgical removal of an adrenal gland tumour or hyperplasia using endoscopic or open technique, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,633.60 | $1,225.20 | — |
| 30326Surgical removal of thyroglossal cyst, fistula, or both including the duct and part of hyoid bone in children under 10 years, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $711.65 | $533.75 | — |
| 30329Limited excision of groin lymph nodes under anaesthesia. | $295.55 | $221.70 | $251.25 (85%) |
| 30330Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the groin under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $860.25 | $645.20 | — |
| 30332Surgical removal of selected axillary lymph nodes under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $415.00 | $311.25 | — |
| 30336Complete surgical excision of axillary lymph nodes under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,245.05 | $933.80 | — |
| 30382Surgical repair of an enterocutaneous fistula involving bowel dissection and resection, with possible anastomosis or stoma formation, under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,564.25 | $1,173.20 | — |
| 30384Surgical removal of a retroperitoneal mass 4cm or larger, requiring over 3 hours operating time, excluding other specified procedures. | $1,633.60 | $1,225.20 | — |
| 30385Unplanned return to operating theatre for laparotomy or laparoscopy to control or drain intra-abdominal bleeding after abdominal surgery, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $674.30 | $505.75 | — |
| 30387Surgical access procedure via laparoscopy or laparotomy for operations on abdominal, retroperitoneal or pelvic organs, excluding lymph node biopsy and procedures covered by other items. | $760.00 | $570.00 | — |
| 30388Emergency surgical opening of the abdomen for trauma management, including bleeding control and contamination containment, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,274.80 | $956.10 | — |
| 30390Diagnostic laparoscopy with optional fluid aspiration for patients aged 10+, when no other intra-abdominal surgery is performed. | $263.15 | $197.40 | — |
| 30392Surgical removal or reduction of advanced abdominal cancer tumors, with optional removal of the omentum, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia. | $807.35 | $605.55 | — |
| 30396Surgical treatment of generalised peritonitis via laparotomy or laparoscopy, including lavage of the peritoneal cavity and removal of foreign material or enteric contents as needed. | $1,216.70 | $912.55 | — |
| 30397Surgical management of an open abdominal wound (laparostomy) including dressing changes, drainage of loculated fluid collections, and anaesthesia. | $278.05 | $208.55 | — |
| 30399Final closure of a laparostomy wound after dressing or pack removal, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $382.45 | $286.85 | — |
| 30400Surgical opening of the abdomen to insert a portacath (implantable reservoir) for delivering chemotherapy, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $757.00 | $567.75 | — |
| 30406Drainage of fluid from the abdominal cavity under anaesthesia by a medical practitioner. | $62.55 | $46.95 | $53.20 (85%) |
| 30408Insertion of a peritoneovenous shunt under anaesthesia, with an assistant present. | $469.30 | $352.00 | — |
| 30409Percutaneous liver biopsy performed under anaesthesia to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of liver disease. | $208.75 | $156.60 | $177.45 (85%) |
| 30411Liver biopsy via wedge excision performed during another abdominal surgery under anaesthesia. | $106.30 | $79.75 | — |
| 30412Core needle liver biopsy performed at the same time as another intra-abdominal procedure, with anaesthesia. | $62.70 | $47.05 | — |
| 30414Surgical resection of a liver subsegment by local excision, excluding trauma cases, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $825.65 | $619.25 | — |
| 30415Surgical assistant services for anaesthesia during segmental liver resection, excluding trauma cases. | $1,651.05 | $1,238.30 | — |
| 30416Surgical marsupialisation of liver cysts larger than 5 cm, limited to 4 or fewer cysts, under anaesthesia with assistance. | $896.40 | $672.30 | — |
| 30417Surgical marsupialisation of 5 or more liver cysts larger than 5 cm, performed under anaesthesia with assistance. | $1,344.55 | $1,008.45 | — |
| 30418Anaesthetic assistance for surgical removal of a liver lobe, excluding trauma cases. | $1,912.15 | $1,434.15 | — |
| 30419Destruction of one or more non-hepatocellular liver tumours using local ablation techniques, requiring anaesthesia and assistance. | $978.00 | $733.50 | — |
| 30421Extended liver lobectomy or central segment resection (segments 4, 5, 8) excluding trauma cases, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,389.75 | $1,792.35 | — |
| 30422Repair of a superficial liver laceration from trauma under anaesthesia, with surgical assistance. | $808.30 | $606.25 | — |
| 30425Surgical repair of deep multiple liver lacerations or debridement following trauma, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,564.25 | $1,173.20 | — |
| 30427Anaesthetist or assistant fee for segmental liver resection performed to treat traumatic liver injury. | $1,868.40 | $1,401.30 | — |
| 30428Surgical removal of part of the liver following traumatic injury, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,998.80 | $1,499.10 | — |
| 30430Extended lobectomy of liver or central resection of segments 4, 5 and 8 for traumatic injury, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,780.65 | $2,085.50 | — |
| 30431Drainage of a single liver abscess using open or minimally invasive abdominal approach, excluding subsequent care. | $623.95 | $468.00 | — |
| 30433Drainage of multiple liver abscesses via open or minimally invasive abdominal approach, excluding aftercare, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $869.00 | $651.75 | — |
| 30439Intraoperative ultrasound or cholangiography of the biliary tract during abdominal surgery, excluding cases already involving items 30442 or 30445. | $222.10 | $166.60 | — |
| 30440Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram with biliary drainage tube insertion under imaging guidance, excluding cases covered by item 30451. | $630.05 | $472.55 | — |
| 30441Ultrasound imaging performed during abdominal surgery to assess the extent and staging of intra-abdominal tumours under anaesthesia. | $163.15 | $122.40 | — |
| 30442Examination of the bile duct using an endoscope performed during another procedure under anaesthesia. | $222.10 | $166.60 | — |
| 30443Anaesthetist or assistant service for cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) performed without intraoperative cholangiogram. | $768.90 | $576.70 | — |
| 30445Surgical removal of the gallbladder using laparoscopic or open approach, including imaging of the bile ducts during the procedure. | $995.95 | $747.00 | — |
| 30448Surgical removal of the gallbladder via any approach, including extraction of common duct stones through the cystic duct, with optional stent placement; anaesthesia and assistance included. | $1,164.55 | $873.45 | — |
| 30449Removal of gallbladder and bile duct stones via choledochotomy with optional stent placement, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,294.85 | $971.15 | — |
| 30450Removal of gallstones or bile duct stones using image-guided intervention under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $627.65 | $470.75 | — |
| 30451Exchange of a biliary drainage tube using imaging guidance, not associated with item 30440, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $320.35 | $240.30 | $272.30 (85%) |
| 30452Endoscopic procedure to visualize and treat the bile duct by dilating strictures, placing stents, or removing stones, performed under anaesthesia with assistance. | $451.80 | $338.85 | — |
| 30454Surgical opening of the common bile duct to remove stones or obstructions, without removing the gallbladder, including anaesthesia assistance. | $1,577.80 | $1,183.35 | — |
| 30455Surgical removal of bile duct stones with gallbladder removal and bile duct to bowel connection, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,577.80 | $1,183.35 | — |
| 30457Surgical removal of intrahepatic bile duct stones via choledochotomy, requiring anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,651.05 | $1,238.30 | — |
| 30458Surgical opening of the sphincter of Oddi through the duodenum to remove stones, widen the opening, repair damage, take biopsies, or remove small tumours, with or without opening the bile duct. | $1,213.65 | $910.25 | — |
| 30460Surgical creation of a bypass between the gallbladder or bile duct and small intestine when no previous biliary surgery has been done; includes anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,032.30 | $774.25 | — |
| 30461Surgical removal of tissue around the porta hepatis (liver's blood vessel and duct entry point) for cancer, suspected cancer, or choledochal cyst, including bile duct excision and reconstruction, excluding cases already covered by items 30440, 30451,… | $1,769.45 | $1,327.10 | — |
| 30463Surgical removal of the common hepatic duct and both right and left hepatic ducts with two duct reconnections, performed for cancer, suspected cancer, or choledochal cyst. | $2,172.65 | $1,629.50 | — |
| 30464Radical resection of hepatic ducts (common, right, and left) for cancer, suspected cancer, or choledochal cyst, with either multiple anastomoses (>2) or liver segment resection. | $2,607.10 | $1,955.35 | — |
| 30469Surgical repair of a biliary stricture that has developed following previous biliary tree operations, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,059.75 | $1,544.85 | — |
| 30472Surgical repair of bile duct injury with immediate reconstruction, excluding cases covered by item 30584, with anaesthesia and assistance provided. | $1,595.40 | $1,196.55 | — |
| 30473Endoscopic examination of the oesophagus, stomach, and/or duodenum with optional biopsy, performed under anaesthesia, excluding cases already covered by related items. | $211.95 | $159.00 | $180.20 (85%) |
| 30475Endoscopic widening of narrowed passages in the upper gastrointestinal tract, performed under anaesthesia with imaging guidance if needed. | $417.70 | $313.30 | — |
| 30478Upper endoscopy (oesophagus, stomach, duodenum or panendoscopy) with therapeutic intervention such as polypectomy, injection, banding or cautery to treat bleeding, polyps, varices, ulcers, foreign bodies, strictures or neoplasia. | $293.95 | $220.50 | — |
| 30479Endoscopic laser therapy to treat gastrointestinal conditions including tumours, vascular lesions, strictures, bleeding ulcers, or stent overgrowth (excludes services under items 30473 or 30478). | $569.80 | $427.35 | $484.35 (85%) |
| 30481Initial percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement including any imaging needed to guide the procedure, excluding weight-loss devices. | $427.30 | $320.50 | — |
| 30482Repeat percutaneous gastrostomy placement including associated imaging, excluding weight-loss devices. | $303.85 | $227.90 | $258.30 (85%) |
| 30483Non-endoscopic insertion or replacement of a gastrostomy button, caecostomy antegrade enema device, or stomal indwelling device in patients aged 10+, excluding weight loss devices. | $211.90 | $158.95 | $180.15 (85%) |
| 30484Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, excluding specific services covered separately under items 30664 or 30665, with anaesthesia. | $436.80 | $327.60 | — |
| 30485Endoscopic procedure to cut the bile duct sphincter and remove stones, performed under anaesthesia. | $674.30 | $505.75 | — |
| 30488Passing a tube into the small bowel under anaesthesia as a standalone procedure, typically for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | $107.75 | $80.85 | — |
| 30490Insertion of an oesophageal prosthesis via endoscopy with dilatation under anaesthesia. | $630.05 | $472.55 | — |
| 30491Endoscopic placement of a stent in the bile duct, including the endoscopy and any dilation required, performed under anaesthesia. | $664.75 | $498.60 | — |
| 30492Percutaneous placement of a stent in the bile duct with imaging guidance and dilation if needed, performed under anaesthesia. | $942.35 | $706.80 | — |
| 30494Endoscopic procedure to widen a narrowed bile duct under anaesthesia, typically for biliary obstruction or strictures. | $503.30 | $377.50 | — |
| 30495Percutaneous dilation of a narrowed bile duct using imaging guidance under anaesthesia to restore bile flow. | $942.35 | $706.80 | — |
| 30515Surgical creation of a bypass between the stomach and small intestine, or between sections of bowel, performed for inoperable bowel obstruction not covered by items 31569–31581. | $843.05 | $632.30 | — |
| 30517Surgical assistance during revision of gastroenterostomy, pyloroplasty, or gastroduodenostomy procedures under anaesthesia. | $1,103.75 | $827.85 | — |
| 30518Surgical removal of part of the stomach, excluding cases already covered by items 31569-31581, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,181.95 | $886.50 | — |
| 30520Laparoscopic or open surgical removal of a gastric tumour 2cm or larger by local excision, including any necessary anastomosis, excluding polypectomy. | $1,016.90 | $762.70 | — |
| 30521Total removal of the stomach for benign disease, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,729.30 | $1,297.00 | — |
| 30526Total gastrectomy with lower oesophageal removal via open or minimally invasive surgery, with mediastinal anastomosis, may include distal pancreatectomy, nodal dissection, or splenectomy. | $2,580.85 | $1,935.65 | — |
| 30529Surgical repair of reflux through fundoplasty combined with oesophageal reconstruction to treat stricture or shortened oesophagus, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,564.25 | $1,173.20 | — |
| 30530Surgical procedure to correct acid reflux by repositioning the stomach and/or wrapping the stomach fundus, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $938.65 | $704.00 | — |
| 30532Surgical division of oesophageal muscle (Heller's operation) for achalasia via endoscopic, abdominal or thoracic approach, with optional fundoplication if done laparoscopically. | $1,077.70 | $808.30 | — |
| 30533Laparoscopic or open surgical division of the oesophageal muscle (Heller's myotomy) with fundoplasty to treat achalasia, performed via abdominal or thoracic approach. | $1,281.90 | $961.45 | — |
| 30559Local excision of an oesophageal tumour under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,016.90 | $762.70 | — |
| 30560Surgical repair of a perforated oesophagus via abdominal or thoracic approach, including chest drainage and anaesthesia assistance. | $1,129.55 | $847.20 | — |
| 30562Surgical closure of an enterostomy or colostomy without bowel resection in patients aged 10 years and over, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $712.05 | $534.05 | — |
| 30563Refashioning (reconstruction) of a colostomy or ileostomy in patients aged 10 years and over, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $712.05 | $534.05 | — |
| 30565Surgical resection of small intestine without reconnection, including stoma formation, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,042.85 | $782.15 | — |
| 30574Appendicectomy performed with another abdominal procedure where tissue is sent for pathology testing. | $73.75 | $55.35 | — |
| 30577Surgical removal of dead pancreatic tissue via open, laparoscopic or endoscopic approach in acute pancreatitis, excluding post-operative care. | $1,303.65 | $977.75 | — |
| 30583Anaesthetic services for distal pancreas removal preserving the spleen, performed via open or minimally invasive surgery, with assistance. | $1,860.45 | $1,395.35 | — |
| 30584Surgical removal of pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple procedure) with optional pylorus preservation, gallbladder removal, and/or biliary and gastric bypasses. | $3,590.65 | $2,693.00 | — |
| 30589Surgical creation of a connection between the pancreas and small intestine to treat pancreatitis or pancreatic trauma, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,497.40 | $1,123.05 | — |
| 30590Anaesthetist assistance for pancreatico-jejunostomy performed after prior pancreatic surgery. | $1,651.05 | $1,238.30 | — |
| 30593Surgical removal of most or all of the pancreas with or without the duodenum and spleen, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,259.40 | $1,694.55 | — |
| 30594Anaesthetist or assistant fee for pancreatectomy in patients with pancreatitis who have had a prior drainage procedure or partial resection. | $2,607.10 | $1,955.35 | — |