Group T8: Surgical Operations
2,632 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits; showing 32015–34151.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32015Surgical removal of entire colon and rectum with creation of ileostomy (opening from small intestine to abdominal surface), including anaesthesia and surgical assistant. | $2,217.30 | $1,663.00 | — |
| 32018Surgical removal of entire colon and rectum with creation of ileostomy, including anaesthesia and assistant fees, plus post-operative aftercare. | $1,880.20 | $1,410.15 | — |
| 32021Surgical assistance for total colectomy with rectal excision and ileostomy creation, including perineal resection in a single operation. | $674.30 | $505.75 | — |
| 32023Endoscopic stent insertion for large bowel obstruction, stricture or stenosis from colorectal/adjacent cancer or unknown diagnosis, including colonoscopy and imaging. | $664.75 | $498.60 | — |
| 32024Surgical resection of high rectal cancer (>10cm from anal verge) with restoration of bowel continuity, excluding isolated sigmoid resection and cases already covered by other specified items. | $1,633.25 | $1,224.95 | — |
| 32025Surgical removal of low rectal cancer (within 10cm of anal opening) with reconstruction of bowel continuity, with or without temporary colostomy, performed as an independent procedure. | $2,184.65 | $1,638.50 | — |
| 32026Ultra-low rectal resection with anastomosis 6 cm or less from anal verge, with optional covering stoma or colonic reservoir, excluding cases associated with specified concurrent procedures. | $2,446.30 | $1,834.75 | — |
| 32028Surgical removal of low or ultra-low rectal tumours with restoration of bowel continuity via sutured coloanal anastomosis, with optional covering stoma or colonic reservoir, excluding cases already covered by other specified items. | $2,598.55 | $1,948.95 | — |
| 32030Surgical removal of the rectum and sigmoid colon with creation of a stoma, requiring anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,234.40 | $925.80 | — |
| 32033Surgical restoration of bowel continuity after rectosigmoidectomy or similar operation, including stoma dismantling. | $1,804.10 | $1,353.10 | — |
| 32036Excision of sacrococcygeal or presacral tumour under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $2,288.25 | $1,716.20 | — |
| 32039Surgical removal of the rectum and anus through combined abdominal and perineal approach, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,837.25 | $1,377.95 | — |
| 32042Surgical removal of the rectum and anus via combined abdominal and perineal approach, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,547.75 | $1,160.85 | — |
| 32045Surgical assistance during combined abdominal and perineal resection of the rectum and anus performed as a single synchronous operation. | $579.30 | $434.50 | — |
| 32046Assistance by perineal surgeon during combined abdomino-perineal resection of rectum and anus, where the perineal surgeon aids the abdominal surgeon. | $895.15 | $671.40 | — |
| 32047Anaesthetic assistance for a perineal proctectomy procedure. | $1,042.85 | $782.15 | — |
| 32051Surgical removal of the entire colon and rectum with creation of an internal pouch from the small intestine and connection to the anus, with optional temporary ileostomy. | $2,772.70 | $2,079.55 | — |
| 32054Surgical removal of the entire colon and rectum with creation of an ileal pouch (J-pouch) connecting the small intestine to the anus, with or without temporary ileostomy, performed by an abdominal surgeon including postoperative care. | $2,544.85 | $1,908.65 | — |
| 32057Assisted perineal surgery for total colectomy with rectal excision and creation of an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (restorative proctocolectomy). | $674.30 | $505.75 | — |
| 32060Surgical removal of the rectum with creation of an internal pouch from the small intestine and connection to the anus, including mobilisation and optional temporary ileostomy or mucus layer removal. | $2,772.70 | $2,079.55 | — |
| 32063Surgical closure of ileostomy involving rectal resection, mucosectomy, creation of ileal pouch reservoir with ileoanal anastomosis, and optional temporary loop ileostomy, performed by abdominal surgeon including aftercare. | $2,544.85 | $1,908.65 | — |
| 32066Surgical closure of an ileostomy involving rectal resection, mucosectomy, creation of an ileal pouch reservoir with ileoanal anastomosis, with or without temporary loop ileostomy, with perineal surgeon assistance. | $674.30 | $505.75 | — |
| 32069Creation of a continent ileostomy reservoir (pouch), including conversion of an existing ileostomy, with anaesthesia. | $2,051.05 | $1,538.30 | — |
| 32072Inspection of the lower colon and rectum using a rigid sigmoidoscope, with option to take tissue samples. | $57.25 | $42.95 | $48.70 (85%) |
| 32075Rigid sigmoidoscopy under general anaesthesia with optional biopsy, performed as a standalone procedure not bundled with other colorectal services. | $89.85 | $67.40 | — |
| 32084Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to the hepatic flexure with optional biopsy, performed under anaesthesia, excluding procedures combined with other specified colonoscopy services. | $133.35 | $100.05 | — |
| 32087Endoscopic removal of one or more polyps from the colon up to the hepatic flexure via sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, excluding cases with additional therapeutic procedures. | $245.00 | $183.75 | — |
| 32094Endoscopic widening of narrowed sections of the colon or rectum, including colonoscopy, performed under anaesthesia. | $660.50 | $495.40 | — |
| 32095Endoscopic examination of the small bowel via a stoma using a flexible endoscope, with or without biopsies, under anaesthesia. | $153.00 | $114.75 | — |
| 32096Full thickness rectal biopsy under general or regional anaesthesia to diagnose or exclude Hirschsprung's Disease in a hospital setting. | $307.60 | $230.70 | — |
| 32105Surgical removal of full-thickness anorectal carcinoma via transanal approach under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $579.30 | $434.50 | — |
| 32106Per anal excision of anterolateral intraperitoneal rectal tumour using rectoscopy with pneumorectum, requiring peritoneal dissection and not involving colonoscope as operating platform. | $1,633.25 | $1,224.95 | — |
| 32108Surgical excision of a rectal tumour using a transsphincteric approach (Kraske procedure or equivalent), including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,196.50 | $897.40 | — |
| 32117Surgical fixation of prolapsed rectum to the abdominal wall, excluding ventral mesh technique, when not combined with items 32025 or 32026. | $1,503.55 | $1,127.70 | — |
| 32118Minimally invasive ventral rectal dissection and sacral suspension with prosthesis for external rectal prolapse or symptomatic high-grade rectal intussusception, including vaginal suspension if performed. | $1,763.25 | $1,322.45 | — |
| 32123Surgical repair of an anal stricture under anaesthesia, including surgical assistance. | $398.85 | $299.15 | — |
| 32129Surgical repair of a damaged anal sphincter under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $759.65 | $569.75 | — |
| 32131Surgical repair of a rectocele (bulging of the rectal wall into the vagina) performed through the anus, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $638.70 | $479.05 | — |
| 32135Rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, or topical energy therapy for haemorrhoids or rectal prolapse, excluding services requiring general anaesthesia. | $80.80 | $60.60 | $68.70 (85%) |
| 32139Surgical removal of symptomatic haemorrhoids and associated anal skin tags, excluding cases already managed under items 32135 or 32233. | $440.10 | $330.10 | — |
| 32147Surgical incision and drainage of a blood clot in the perianal tissue, performed under anaesthesia. | $53.95 | $40.50 | $45.90 (85%) |
| 32150Surgical treatment of anal fissure by excision or sphincterotomy under anaesthesia with surgical assistance, excluding dilatation. | $307.60 | $230.70 | — |
| 32156Surgical excision of a subcutaneous anal fistula under anaesthesia. | $157.60 | $118.20 | — |
| 32159Surgical treatment of anal fistula by excision, seton insertion, or both, affecting the lower anal sphincter, under anaesthesia with assistance. | $398.85 | $299.15 | — |
| 32162Surgical treatment of anal fistula involving the upper half of the anal sphincter by excision, Seton insertion, or both, under anaesthesia with assistance. | $579.30 | $434.50 | — |
| 32165Surgical repair of anal fistula using mucosal advancement flap or LIFT technique to preserve sphincter function, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $759.65 | $569.75 | — |
| 32166Surgical readjustment of a seton placed in an anal fistula under anaesthesia. | $246.85 | $185.15 | $209.85 (85%) |
| 32171Anorectal examination under general anaesthetic, with optional biopsy or faecal disimpaction, when not part of another related procedure. | $106.30 | $79.75 | — |
| 32174Drainage of a perianal or ischiorectal abscess under anaesthesia, excluding subsequent aftercare. | $106.30 | $79.75 | $90.40 (85%) |
| 32175Drainage of intra-anal, perianal, or ischio-rectal abscess in hospital operating theatre under anaesthesia, excluding aftercare. | $194.70 | $146.05 | — |
| 32183Surgical placement of an intestinal sling to protect bowel during pelvic radiotherapy, including anesthesia assistance. | $672.25 | $504.20 | — |
| 32186Intraoperative colonic lavage (washing out the entire colon) during surgery, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $672.25 | $504.20 | — |
| 32212Application of formalin to the anus or rectum in hospital operating theatre to treat radiation proctitis, excluding follow-up care. | $163.15 | $122.40 | — |
| 32213Percutaneous or open placement of sacral nerve lead(s) with intraoperative testing and programming to treat faecal incontinence, performed under anaesthesia. | $791.05 | $593.30 | — |
| 32215Management, adjustment and electronic programming of sacral nerve neurostimulator for faecal incontinence, once per day per practitioner. | $150.10 | $112.60 | $127.60 (85%) |
| 32216Surgical repositioning of sacral nerve lead(s) for faecal incontinence refractory to conservative treatment, using percutaneous or open approach with fluoroscopic guidance to correct displacement or poor positioning. | $710.45 | $532.85 | — |
| 32218Removal of one or more sacral nerve leads under anaesthesia for patients with an implanted sacral neuromodulation system. | $187.05 | $140.30 | — |
| 32219Colonoscopy to the caecum for asymptomatic patients with a positive screening faecal occult blood test, performed once per day under anaesthesia or sedation. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32221Surgical removal or revision of an artificial bowel sphincter for severe faecal incontinence when conservative treatments have failed or are unsuitable. | $1,081.85 | $811.40 | — |
| 32222Colonoscopy to the caecum for colonic symptoms, anaemia, abnormal imaging, post-colorectal cancer surgery follow-up, pre-operative assessment, inadequate prior preparation, or inflammatory bowel disease management; once per day under single anaesthes… | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32223Surveillance colonoscopy for patients with prior small adenomas, sessile serrated lesions, moderate family history of colorectal cancer, or post-operative clearance after colorectal cancer; once per 5 years. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32224Colonoscopy to caecum for moderate-risk colorectal cancer patients with history of significant adenomas or specific polyp findings; once per 3 years. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32225Colonoscopy to caecum for high-risk patients with previous finding of 10+ adenomas or incomplete large sessile polyp excision; up to 4 times per 12 months. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32226Colonoscopy to the caecum for high-risk colorectal cancer patients with familial conditions, genetic mutations, or previous findings of multiple sessile serrated lesions or traditional serrated adenomas; once per 12 months. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32227Colonoscopy with treatment of bleeding (radiation proctitis, angioectasia, post-polypectomy) or stricture dilation with balloon, once per day under single anaesthesia episode. | $561.55 | $421.20 | — |
| 32228Colonoscopy examining the colon to caecum, excluding therapeutic procedures and those associated with specific polypectomy items; covered once per patient with anaesthesia. | $400.20 | $300.15 | — |
| 32229Removal of one or more polyps found during a colonoscopy procedure, performed in conjunction with a diagnostic or therapeutic colonoscopy service. | $322.80 | $242.10 | — |
| 32230Endoscopic removal of a sessile or flat colorectal polyp at least 25mm using electrocautery, supported by photographic evidence; once per polyp. | $799.70 | $599.80 | — |
| 32231Surgical removal of a rectal tumour via the anus under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $398.85 | $299.15 | — |
| 32232Rectal tumour removal via anal excision using rectoscopy with digital viewing and pneumorectum, excluding colonoscope-based procedures. | $1,081.40 | $811.05 | — |
| 32233Surgical repair of rectal prolapse through the perineum, excluding cases where abdominal surgery (item 32139) is also performed. | $768.00 | $576.00 | — |
| 32234Surgical treatment of rectal stricture under anaesthesia, including necessary reconstruction or dilation procedures. | $151.90 | $113.95 | — |
| 32235Surgical removal of one or more anal skin tags or polyps under anaesthesia. | $146.55 | $109.95 | $124.60 (85%) |
| 32236Surgical removal of anal warts under general anaesthesia or regional/field nerve block (excluding pudendal block), when not part of a service billed as item 35507 or 35508. | $208.55 | $156.45 | — |
| 32237Surgical placement, replacement or removal of a subcutaneous neurostimulator or receiver for sacral nerve stimulation to treat faecal incontinence, including programming and extension wire connection. | $338.25 | $253.70 | — |
| 32500Multiple sclerosant injections with compression for varicose veins when proximal reflux ≥0.5 seconds demonstrated, non-cosmetic, maximum 6 treatments in 12 months, one or both legs, excluding concurrent varicose vein operations. | $131.45 | $98.60 | $111.75 (85%) |
| 32504Surgical removal of multiple tributary varicose veins on one leg, with or without perforating vein division, performed independently without concurrent major varicose vein procedures. | $320.35 | $240.30 | $272.30 (85%) |
| 32507Open surgical sub-fascial ligation of one or more incompetent perforating veins in one leg for varicose veins causing significant symptoms (pain, swelling, skin changes, etc.), performed alone without concurrent varicose vein procedures on that leg. | $638.70 | $479.05 | — |
| 32508Complete surgical treatment of varicose veins in one leg including saphenous vein dissection, ligation or stripping, and tributary or perforating vein management, for symptomatic venous reflux (ache, pain, swelling, skin changes, or related symptoms)… | $638.70 | $479.05 | — |
| 32511Surgical treatment of varicose veins in one leg including dissection at saphenofemoral and saphenopopliteal junctions, ligation or stripping of saphenous veins, and treatment of tributaries or perforating veins, for patients with significant venous r… | $949.50 | $712.15 | — |
| 32514Re-operation for recurrent varicose veins in one leg with ligation of saphenous vein, stripping, and treatment of tributaries or perforating veins, for patients with significant venous symptoms like pain, swelling, or skin changes. | $1,109.30 | $832.00 | — |
| 32517Re-operation for recurrent varicose veins in one leg involving ligation of both great and small saphenous veins with or without stripping, plus treatment of tributaries or perforating veins, for patients with significant venous reflux symptoms. | $1,428.45 | $1,071.35 | — |
| 32520Endovenous laser ablation of great or small saphenous vein for varicose veins in one leg, when duplex ultrasound confirms ≥0.5 seconds reflux and patient has significant symptoms; includes tributary management. | $638.70 | $479.05 | $542.90 (85%) |
| 32522Endovenous laser ablation of great and/or small saphenous veins in one leg for reflux ≥0.5 seconds with symptomatic venous dysfunction, excluding radiofrequency or adhesive techniques and concurrent vein surgery on same leg. | $949.50 | $712.15 | $845.00 (85%) |
| 32523Endovenous radiofrequency ablation of great or small saphenous vein with reflux ≥0.5 seconds and symptomatic venous insufficiency in one leg, including tributary management. | $638.70 | $479.05 | $542.90 (85%) |
| 32526Endovenous radiofrequency ablation of great and/or small saphenous veins with reflux ≥0.5 seconds in one leg for patients with venous reflux symptoms, excluding laser or adhesive techniques and concurrent vein procedures. | $949.50 | $712.15 | $845.00 (85%) |
| 32528Cyanoacrylate adhesive occlusion of great or small saphenous vein with reflux ≥0.5 seconds and significant venous symptoms in one leg, excluding concurrent radiofrequency or laser procedures. | $638.70 | $479.05 | $542.90 (85%) |
| 32529Cyanoacrylate adhesive closure of great and/or small saphenous veins with reflux ≥0.5 seconds in one leg for patients with significant venous symptoms, excluding concurrent radiofrequency or laser procedures. | $949.50 | $712.15 | $845.00 (85%) |
| 32700Surgical bypass of a neck artery using vein or synthetic graft, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,719.10 | $1,289.35 | — |
| 32703Surgical repair of the internal carotid artery by transection and rejoining, or resection of a short segment and rejoining, with or without removal of plaque, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,422.15 | $1,066.65 | — |
| 32708Surgical bypass of an occluded aorta using a single straight graft, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,701.20 | $1,275.90 | — |
| 32710Surgical bypass of occluded aorta using a bifurcated graft with anastomosis to one or both iliac arteries, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,890.25 | $1,417.70 | — |
| 32711Surgical bypass of occluded aorta using a bifurcated graft with anastomoses to one or both femoral arteries, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,079.30 | $1,559.50 | — |
| 32712Assisting anaesthetist for ilio-femoral bypass grafting procedure. | $1,503.15 | $1,127.40 | — |
| 32715Surgical bypass graft from axillary or subclavian artery to one or both femoral arteries, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,503.15 | $1,127.40 | — |
| 32718Surgical assistance during cross-over bypass grafting (femoro-femoral or ilio-femoral) to restore blood flow around blocked arteries in the legs. | $1,422.15 | $1,066.65 | — |
| 32721Anaesthetic assistance for renal artery bypass grafting surgery. | $2,258.95 | $1,694.25 | — |
| 32724Anaesthesia assistance for bilateral renal artery bypass grafting procedures. | $2,565.10 | $1,923.85 | — |
| 32730Anaesthetic assistance for bypass grafting to a single mesenteric vessel to restore blood flow. | $1,944.15 | $1,458.15 | — |
| 32733Surgical bypass grafting of multiple mesenteric vessels under general anaesthesia, with anaesthetic assistance. | $2,258.95 | $1,694.25 | — |
| 32736Surgical repair or intervention on the inferior mesenteric artery performed alongside another intra-abdominal vascular operation, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $495.00 | $371.25 | — |
| 32739Surgical bypass of the femoral artery using the patient's own saphenous vein from the same leg, with connection above the knee, including vein harvesting and anaesthesia assistance. | $1,548.10 | $1,161.10 | — |
| 32742Surgical bypass of the femoral artery using harvested vein with connection to the below-knee popliteal artery, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,773.20 | $1,329.90 | — |
| 32745Surgical bypass of the femoral artery using harvested vein graft with connection to the lower leg arteries, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,025.05 | $1,518.80 | — |
| 32748Surgical bypass of the femoral artery using harvested saphenous vein with graft ending within 5cm of the ankle joint, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,196.10 | $1,647.10 | — |
| 32751Surgical bypass grafting of the femoral artery using a synthetic graft with anastomosis above or below the knee, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,422.15 | $1,066.65 | — |
| 32754Surgical bypass of the femoral artery using a combination synthetic and vein graft, with lower connection above or below the knee, including optional vein cuffs at anastomoses. | $1,773.20 | $1,329.90 | — |
| 32757Surgical bypass grafting to the femoral artery using vein or synthetic material with additional anastomoses to revascularise multiple arteries beyond the initial femoral bypass, each additional artery separately revascularised. | $495.00 | $371.25 | — |
| 32760Harvesting vein from one arm or leg for use as bypass or replacement graft material on the other limb, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $485.95 | $364.50 | — |
| 32763Surgical creation of an arterial bypass graft using vein or synthetic material to restore blood flow around a blocked artery, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,422.15 | $1,066.65 | — |
| 32766Surgical creation or repair of an arterial or venous connection as a standalone procedure, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $945.15 | $708.90 | — |
| 32769Arterial or venous anastomosis performed alongside other vascular operations, including graft-to-graft connections, when no other specific item applies. | $327.55 | $245.70 | — |
| 33050Surgical bypass grafting to replace a popliteal aneurysm using vein, including harvesting the ipsilateral long saphenous vein if used. | $1,741.90 | $1,306.45 | — |
| 33055Surgical replacement of a popliteal aneurysm with a synthetic bypass graft under general anaesthesia, including assistant support. | $1,396.85 | $1,047.65 | — |
| 33070Surgical ligation, suture closure, or excision of an aneurysm in the arms or legs without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,007.75 | $755.85 | — |
| 33075Surgical ligation, suture closure, or excision of a neck aneurysm without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,281.95 | $961.50 | — |
| 33080Surgical ligation, suture closure or excision of intra-abdominal or pelvic aneurysm without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,564.85 | $1,173.65 | — |
| 33100Surgical replacement of common or internal carotid artery aneurysm with vein or synthetic graft, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,719.10 | $1,289.35 | — |
| 33103Anaesthetic assistance for surgical graft replacement of a thoracic aneurysm. | $2,412.15 | $1,809.15 | — |
| 33109Surgical replacement of a thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm with a graft, including re-implantation of branch arteries, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,916.25 | $2,187.20 | — |
| 33112Surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm above the renal arteries using a graft, with re-implantation of arteries; includes anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,529.10 | $1,896.85 | — |
| 33115Surgical replacement of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with a tube graft, excluding cases where item 33116 (anaesthesia assistance) applies. | $1,701.20 | $1,275.90 | — |
| 33116Endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm using a tube graft, excluding imaging services. | $1,674.50 | $1,255.90 | — |
| 33118Surgical replacement of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with a bifurcation graft to the iliac arteries, with optional excision of common iliac aneurysms, excluding cases already covered under item 33119. | $1,890.25 | $1,417.70 | — |
| 33119Endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm using a bifurcation graft to one or both iliac arteries, excluding imaging services. | $1,860.65 | $1,395.50 | — |
| 33121Surgical replacement of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with a bifurcation graft extending to one or both femoral arteries, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance, with optional management of common iliac aneurysms. | $2,079.30 | $1,559.50 | — |
| 33124Surgical graft replacement of a unilateral iliac artery aneurysm, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,449.20 | $1,086.90 | — |
| 33127Surgical replacement of aneurysms in both iliac arteries (common, external, or internal) using grafts, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,899.30 | $1,424.50 | — |
| 33130Surgical excision and repair of visceral artery aneurysm by direct anastomosis or graft replacement, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,656.15 | $1,242.15 | — |
| 33133Surgical dissection and ligation of a visceral artery with aneurysm, without restoring blood flow, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,242.00 | $931.50 | — |
| 33136Repair of a false aneurysm at an aortic anastomosis site in a patient with previous aortic surgery, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $3,132.00 | $2,349.00 | — |
| 33139Surgical repair of a false aneurysm in the iliac artery with restoration of blood vessel continuity, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,899.30 | $1,424.50 | — |
| 33142Surgical repair of a false aneurysm in the femoral artery with restoration of blood flow, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,773.20 | $1,329.90 | — |
| 33145Anaesthetic assistance for surgical graft replacement of a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm. | $3,051.10 | $2,288.35 | — |
| 33148Anaesthetic assistance for surgical replacement of a ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm with a graft. | $3,789.15 | $2,841.90 | — |
| 33151Emergency surgical repair of a ruptured suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with graft replacement, including anaesthesia assistance. | $3,600.25 | $2,700.20 | — |
| 33154Emergency surgical repair of a ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with tube graft placement, including anaesthesia assistance. | $2,664.10 | $1,998.10 | — |
| 33157Emergency surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm below the renal arteries using a bifurcation graft to the iliac arteries, with optional repair of iliac aneurysms. | $2,970.10 | $2,227.60 | — |
| 33160Emergency surgical repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm below the kidneys using a bifurcation graft to one or both femoral arteries, including anaesthesia assistance. | $2,970.10 | $2,227.60 | — |
| 33163Surgical replacement of a ruptured iliac artery aneurysm with a graft, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,520.30 | $1,890.25 | — |
| 33166Surgical repair of a ruptured visceral artery aneurysm by reconnection or graft placement, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,520.30 | $1,890.25 | — |
| 33169Simple ligation of a ruptured visceral artery aneurysm under anaesthesia, with surgical assistance. | $1,962.15 | $1,471.65 | — |
| 33172Surgical replacement of a major artery aneurysm with a graft, including anaesthesia and assistance, when no other specific item applies. | $1,530.05 | $1,147.55 | — |
| 33175Surgical treatment of a ruptured aneurysm in an arm or leg by ligation, suture closure, or excision without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,410.10 | $1,057.60 | — |
| 33178Surgical repair of a ruptured neck aneurysm by ligation, suture closure or excision without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,793.15 | $1,344.90 | — |
| 33181Emergency surgical repair of a ruptured abdominal or pelvic aneurysm by ligation, suture closure, or excision without bypass grafting, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,192.35 | $1,644.30 | — |
| 33500Surgical removal of plaque from one or more neck arteries through a single incision, including closure by suture, with anaesthesia and assistant support. | $1,358.95 | $1,019.25 | — |
| 33506Surgical removal of plaque from the innominate or subclavian artery with suture closure, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,521.10 | $1,140.85 | — |
| 33509Surgical removal of plaque from the inner lining of the aorta with suture closure, when performed as a standalone procedure. | $1,701.20 | $1,275.90 | — |
| 33512Surgical removal of plaque from one or both iliac arteries with suture closure, excluding cases already covered by item 33515. | $1,890.25 | $1,417.70 | — |
| 33515Surgical removal of plaque from one or both femoral arteries, or bilateral iliac-femoral arteries, with suture closure, excluding cases with associated vascular grafting. | $2,079.30 | $1,559.50 | — |
| 33518Surgical removal of plaque from the iliac artery with suture closure, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia with assistant support. | $1,521.10 | $1,140.85 | — |
| 33521Surgical removal of plaque from the iliac and femoral arteries on one side, including vessel closure, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,646.95 | $1,235.25 | — |
| 33524Surgical removal of plaque from inside a renal artery to restore blood flow, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,944.15 | $1,458.15 | — |
| 33527Surgical removal of plaque from both renal arteries under anaesthesia, with surgical assistance. | $2,258.95 | $1,694.25 | — |
| 33530Surgical removal of plaque from the coeliac or superior mesenteric artery, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,944.15 | $1,458.15 | — |
| 33533Surgical removal of plaque from the coeliac or superior mesenteric artery to restore blood flow, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,258.95 | $1,694.25 | — |
| 33536Endarterectomy of the inferior mesenteric artery, excluding cases covered by other vascular procedures in this group, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,611.15 | $1,208.40 | — |
| 33539Surgical removal of plaque from arteries of the arms or legs, including wound closure, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,160.95 | $870.75 | — |
| 33542Surgical removal of plaque from the deep femoral artery, at least 7cm in length, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,656.15 | $1,242.15 | — |
| 33545Patch grafting of an artery, vein or bypass graft using vein or synthetic material where the patch is less than 3cm long, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $327.55 | $245.70 | — |
| 33548Patch grafting to an artery, vein or bypass graft using vein or synthetic material (3cm or longer), with anaesthesia and assistance. | $666.20 | $499.65 | — |
| 33551Harvesting a vein from the leg or arm for use as a patch graft when done through a separate incision from the main operation, including anaesthesia assistance. | $327.55 | $245.70 | — |
| 33554Removal of arterial blockage at the site where a bypass graft will be attached, performed as part of bypass surgery. | $326.05 | $244.55 | — |
| 33800Surgical removal of a blood clot from a neck artery, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,413.10 | $1,059.85 | — |
| 33803Surgical removal of a blood clot or embolus from an artery or bypass graft in the trunk via abdominal approach, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,350.20 | $1,012.65 | — |
| 33806Removal of blood clots or emboli from arteries or bypass grafts in the limbs, or from abdominal arteries via femoral access, including thrombolytic agents; claimed once per limb regardless of incision number. | $972.10 | $729.10 | — |
| 33810Catheter-based removal of blood clots from the inferior vena cava or iliac vein via the femoral approach, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $709.15 | $531.90 | — |
| 33811Open surgical removal of blood clot or tumour from the inferior vena cava or iliac vein, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,111.05 | $1,583.30 | — |
| 33812Surgical removal of a blood clot from a large vein such as the femoral vein, requiring anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,116.00 | $837.00 | — |
| 33815Surgical repair of a wound affecting a major artery or vein in an arm or leg, restoring blood vessel continuity with side-to-side suturing under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,026.00 | $769.50 | — |
| 33818Surgical repair of a major artery or vein in an arm or leg with restoration of blood vessel continuity by direct connection, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,197.15 | $897.90 | — |
| 33821Surgical repair of a major artery or vein injury in an arm or leg using a graft to restore blood flow, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,368.05 | $1,026.05 | — |
| 33824Surgical repair of a wound to a major neck artery or vein, restoring continuity by lateral suturing, under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,304.95 | $978.75 | — |
| 33827Surgical repair of a major neck artery or vein wound with direct connection to restore blood flow, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,530.05 | $1,147.55 | — |
| 33830Surgical repair of a major neck artery or vein wound using an interposition graft of synthetic material or vein, with anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,755.00 | $1,316.25 | — |
| 33833Repair of a wound to a major abdominal artery or vein with restoration of continuity using lateral suture technique, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,593.30 | $1,195.00 | — |
| 33836Repair of a wound to a major abdominal artery or vein with direct anastomosis to restore blood flow, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,899.30 | $1,424.50 | — |
| 33839Surgical repair of a major abdominal artery or vein wound using an interposition graft to restore blood flow, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $2,223.10 | $1,667.35 | — |
| 33842Re-operation on neck arteries (carotid or vertebral) to manage bleeding or thrombosis following initial carotid or vertebral artery surgery, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,098.05 | $823.55 | — |
| 33845Emergency surgical opening of the abdomen to control bleeding or blood clots following intra-abdominal vascular surgery, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $765.20 | $573.90 | — |
| 33848Re-operation on an extremity to control bleeding or thrombosis following a vascular procedure, when no other procedure is performed, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $765.20 | $573.90 | — |
| 34100Elective ligation or exploration of a major neck artery performed as a standalone procedure, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $846.15 | $634.65 | — |
| 34103Surgical ligation or exploration of major vessels (aorta, pulmonary artery, vena cava, or limb arteries/veins), maximum 2 services per patient per occasion, when not bundled with specified other vascular procedures. | $495.00 | $371.25 | — |
| 34106Elective ligation or exploration of arm or leg arteries/veins, excluding cases already covered by other vascular procedures. | $349.15 | $261.90 | — |
| 34109Biopsy of the temporal artery under general anaesthesia with surgical assistance, typically for suspected giant cell arteritis diagnosis. | $405.00 | $303.75 | $344.25 (85%) |
| 34112Surgical dissection and ligation of an arterio-venous fistula in an arm or leg, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,026.00 | $769.50 | — |
| 34115Surgical dissection and ligation of an arterio-venous fistula in the neck, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,160.95 | $870.75 | — |
| 34118Surgical dissection and ligation of an arterio-venous fistula in the abdomen, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,656.15 | $1,242.15 | — |
| 34121Dissection and repair of an arterio-venous fistula in an arm or leg, including restoration of vessel continuity, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,323.00 | $992.25 | — |
| 34124Surgical dissection and repair of an arterio-venous fistula in the neck with restoration of blood vessel continuity, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,449.20 | $1,086.90 | — |
| 34127Surgical dissection and repair of abdominal arterio-venous fistula with restoration of blood vessel continuity, including anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,899.30 | $1,424.50 | — |
| 34130Surgical closure of an arterio-venous fistula in an arm or leg, performed under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $593.95 | $445.50 | — |
| 34133Assistance at anaesthesia for scalenotomy (surgical division of the anterior scalene muscle to treat thoracic outlet syndrome). | $666.20 | $499.65 | — |
| 34136Resection of a portion of the first rib, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $1,070.90 | $803.20 | — |
| 34139Surgical removal of cervical rib or other procedure to relieve thoracic outlet compression, with anaesthesia and surgical assistance. | $1,070.90 | $803.20 | — |
| 34142Surgical decompression of the coeliac artery to treat coeliac artery compression syndrome, performed as a standalone procedure under anaesthesia with surgical assistance. | $1,323.00 | $992.25 | — |
| 34145Surgical exploration of the popliteal artery to diagnose and treat popliteal entrapment by dividing compressing fibrous tissue or muscle, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $963.00 | $722.25 | — |
| 34148Surgical removal of a tumour 4cm or less associated with the carotid arteries, with optional repair or reconstruction of the vessel. | $1,719.10 | $1,289.35 | — |
| 34151Surgical resection of carotid-associated tumour greater than 4cm with or without arterial repair or reconstruction, including anaesthesia and assistance. | $2,349.05 | $1,761.80 | — |