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Department of Veterans' Affairs — Updated Annually

DVA Medical Fee Schedule

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Total Items
5886
DVA fee schedule items
Showing 801–850 of 5886 Pg 17/118
Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
16624
Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of (H)
$358.15 $349.05
Item Number
16624
Fee Comparison
MBS
$358.15
DVA
$349.05
-$9.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$488.70
Full Description
Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of (H)
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16627
Feto‑amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (H)
$728.90 $710.45
Item Number
16627
Fee Comparison
MBS
$728.90
DVA
$710.45
-$18.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$994.70
Full Description
Feto‑amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (H)
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17610
ANAESTHETIST, PRE-ANAESTHESIA CONSULTATION (Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a BRIEF consultation involving a targeted history and limited examination (including the cardio-respiratory system) - AND of not more than 15 minutes s duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
$52.25 $50.95
Item Number
17610
Fee Comparison
MBS
$52.25
DVA
$50.95
-$1.30 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$82.45
RMFS Out-Hosp
$71.35
Full Description
ANAESTHETIST, PRE-ANAESTHESIA CONSULTATION (Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a BRIEF consultation involving a targeted history and limited examination (including the cardio-respiratory system) - AND of not more than 15 minutes s duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
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17615
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems, involving a selective history and an extensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 applies
$103.95 $101.30
Item Number
17615
Fee Comparison
MBS
$103.95
DVA
$101.30
-$2.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$164.05
RMFS Out-Hosp
$141.85
Full Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems, involving a selective history and an extensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 applies
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17620
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
$144.00 $140.35
Item Number
17620
Fee Comparison
MBS
$144.00
DVA
$140.35
-$3.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$227.30
RMFS Out-Hosp
$196.50
Full Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
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17625
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems , the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity documented in the patient notes - and of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
$183.35 $178.70
Item Number
17625
Fee Comparison
MBS
$183.35
DVA
$178.70
-$4.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$289.30
RMFS Out-Hosp
$250.20
Full Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems , the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity documented in the patient notes - and of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
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17640
ANAESTHETIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION (other than prior to anaesthesia) (Professional attendance by a specialist anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA where the patient is referred to him or her) - a BRIEF consultation involving a short history and limited examination - AND of not more than 15 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
$52.25 $50.95
Item Number
17640
Fee Comparison
MBS
$52.25
DVA
$50.95
-$1.30 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$82.45
RMFS Out-Hosp
$71.35
Full Description
ANAESTHETIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION (other than prior to anaesthesia) (Professional attendance by a specialist anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA where the patient is referred to him or her) - a BRIEF consultation involving a short history and limited examination - AND of not more than 15 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
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17645
- a consultation involving a selective history and examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
$103.95 $101.30
Item Number
17645
Fee Comparison
MBS
$103.95
DVA
$101.30
-$2.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$164.05
RMFS Out-Hosp
$141.85
Full Description
- a consultation involving a selective history and examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
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17650
- a consultation involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
$144.00 $140.35
Item Number
17650
Fee Comparison
MBS
$144.00
DVA
$140.35
-$3.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$227.30
RMFS Out-Hosp
$196.50
Full Description
- a consultation involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
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17655
- a consultation involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity, - AND of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
$183.35 $178.70
Item Number
17655
Fee Comparison
MBS
$183.35
DVA
$178.70
-$4.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$289.30
RMFS Out-Hosp
$250.20
Full Description
- a consultation involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity, - AND of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
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17680
ANAESTHETIST, CONSULTATION, OTHER (Professional attendance by an anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a consultation immediately prior to the institution of a major regional blockade in a patient in labour, where no previous anaesthesia consultation has occurred, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
$103.95 $101.30
Item Number
17680
Fee Comparison
MBS
$103.95
DVA
$101.30
-$2.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$164.05
RMFS Out-Hosp
$141.85
Full Description
ANAESTHETIST, CONSULTATION, OTHER (Professional attendance by an anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a consultation immediately prior to the institution of a major regional blockade in a patient in labour, where no previous anaesthesia consultation has occurred, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
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17690
- Where a pre-anaesthesia consultation covered by an item in the range 17615-17625 is performed in-rooms if: (a) the service is provided to a patient prior to an admitted patient episode of care involving anaesthesia; and (b) the service is not provided to an admitted patient of a hospital; and (c) the service is not provided on the day of admission to hospital for the subsequent episode of care involving anaesthesia services; and (d) the service is of more than 15 minutes duration not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
$48.00 $46.80
Item Number
17690
Fee Comparison
MBS
$48.00
DVA
$46.80
-$1.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS Out-Hosp
$65.55
Full Description
- Where a pre-anaesthesia consultation covered by an item in the range 17615-17625 is performed in-rooms if: (a) the service is provided to a patient prior to an admitted patient episode of care involving anaesthesia; and (b) the service is not provided to an admitted patient of a hospital; and (c) the service is not provided on the day of admission to hospital for the subsequent episode of care involving anaesthesia services; and (d) the service is of more than 15 minutes duration not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
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18213
Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion of local anaesthetic agent
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18213
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$153.85
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion of local anaesthetic agent
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18216
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner (H) (Anaes.)
$227.30 $221.55
Item Number
18216
Fee Comparison
MBS
$227.30
DVA
$221.55
-$5.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$353.10
Full Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner (H) (Anaes.)
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18219
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour (H) (Anaes.)
$0.00
Item Number
18219
Fee Comparison
MBS
DVA
$0.00
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$0.00
Full Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour (H) (Anaes.)
Derived Fee Formula
D
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18222
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less
$45.10 $43.95
Item Number
18222
Fee Comparison
MBS
$45.10
DVA
$43.95
-$1.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$71.45
RMFS Out-Hosp
$61.55
Full Description
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less
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18225
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes
$59.85 $58.35
Item Number
18225
Fee Comparison
MBS
$59.85
DVA
$58.35
-$1.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$97.70
RMFS Out-Hosp
$81.70
Full Description
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes
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18226
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
$340.90 $332.25
Item Number
18226
Fee Comparison
MBS
$340.90
DVA
$332.25
-$8.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$544.50
Full Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
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18227
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by a medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
$0.00
Item Number
18227
Fee Comparison
MBS
DVA
$0.00
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$0.00
Full Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by a medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
Derived Fee Formula
D
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18228
Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18228
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$111.25
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18230
Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (not contrast agent) by any route, including transforaminal route (Anaes.)
$285.35 $278.10
Item Number
18230
Fee Comparison
MBS
$285.35
DVA
$278.10
-$7.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$374.55
RMFS Out-Hosp
$389.35
Full Description
Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (not contrast agent) by any route, including transforaminal route (Anaes.)
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18232
Intrathecal or epidural injection (including translaminar and transforaminal approaches) of therapeutic substance or substances (anaesthetic, steroid or chemotherapeutic agents):(a) other than a service to which another item in this Group applies; and (b) not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
$227.30 $221.55
Item Number
18232
Fee Comparison
MBS
$227.30
DVA
$221.55
-$5.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$316.80
RMFS Out-Hosp
$310.20
Full Description
Intrathecal or epidural injection (including translaminar and transforaminal approaches) of therapeutic substance or substances (anaesthetic, steroid or chemotherapeutic agents):(a) other than a service to which another item in this Group applies; and (b) not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
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18233
EPIDURAL INJECTION of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)
$227.30 $221.55
Item Number
18233
Fee Comparison
MBS
$227.30
DVA
$221.55
-$5.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$312.25
RMFS Out-Hosp
$310.20
Full Description
EPIDURAL INJECTION of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)
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18234
Trigeminal nerve, primary branch (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular branches, excluding infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent or steroid, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
$149.45 $145.65
Item Number
18234
Fee Comparison
MBS
$149.45
DVA
$145.65
-$3.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$195.60
RMFS Out-Hosp
$203.95
Full Description
Trigeminal nerve, primary branch (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular branches, excluding infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent or steroid, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
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18236
Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch (including infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18236
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$102.55
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch (including infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
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18238
Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$45.10 $43.95
Item Number
18238
Fee Comparison
MBS
$45.10
DVA
$43.95
-$1.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$80.60
RMFS Out-Hosp
$61.55
Full Description
Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18240
RETROBULBAR OR PERIBULBAR INJECTION of an anaesthetic agent
$112.00 $109.15
Item Number
18240
Fee Comparison
MBS
$112.00
DVA
$109.15
-$2.85 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$152.25
RMFS Out-Hosp
$152.85
Full Description
RETROBULBAR OR PERIBULBAR INJECTION of an anaesthetic agent
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18242
GREATER OCCIPITAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)
$45.10 $43.95
Item Number
18242
Fee Comparison
MBS
$45.10
DVA
$43.95
-$1.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$67.60
RMFS Out-Hosp
$61.55
Full Description
GREATER OCCIPITAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)
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18244
Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$120.70 $117.65
Item Number
18244
Fee Comparison
MBS
$120.70
DVA
$117.65
-$3.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$187.55
RMFS Out-Hosp
$164.75
Full Description
Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18248
PHRENIC NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18248
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$151.15
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
PHRENIC NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18250
SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18250
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$112.15
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18252
Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$120.70 $117.65
Item Number
18252
Fee Comparison
MBS
$120.70
DVA
$117.65
-$3.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$167.90
RMFS Out-Hosp
$164.75
Full Description
Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18254
Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$120.70 $117.65
Item Number
18254
Fee Comparison
MBS
$120.70
DVA
$117.65
-$3.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$172.20
RMFS Out-Hosp
$164.75
Full Description
Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18256
SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18256
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$97.30
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18258
INTERCOSTAL NERVE (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18258
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$122.10
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
INTERCOSTAL NERVE (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18260
INTERCOSTAL NERVES (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18260
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$149.60
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
INTERCOSTAL NERVES (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18262
Ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18262
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$105.95
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
Ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
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18264
Pudendal nerve or dorsal nerve (or both), injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$120.70 $117.65
Item Number
18264
Fee Comparison
MBS
$120.70
DVA
$117.65
-$3.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$169.45
RMFS Out-Hosp
$164.75
Full Description
Pudendal nerve or dorsal nerve (or both), injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18266
Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not being associated with a brachial plexus block, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18266
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$115.35
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not being associated with a brachial plexus block, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18268
OBTURATOR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18268
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$181.50
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
OBTURATOR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18270
FEMORAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18270
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$177.00
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
FEMORAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18272
SAPHENOUS, SURAL, POPLITEAL OR POSTERIOR TIBIAL NERVE, MAIN TRUNK OF, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent
$74.85 $72.95
Item Number
18272
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.85
DVA
$72.95
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$122.95
RMFS Out-Hosp
$102.15
Full Description
SAPHENOUS, SURAL, POPLITEAL OR POSTERIOR TIBIAL NERVE, MAIN TRUNK OF, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent
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18276
PARAVERTEBRAL NERVES, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)
$149.45 $145.65
Item Number
18276
Fee Comparison
MBS
$149.45
DVA
$145.65
-$3.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$197.85
RMFS Out-Hosp
$203.95
Full Description
PARAVERTEBRAL NERVES, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)
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18278
Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
$106.05 $103.35
Item Number
18278
Fee Comparison
MBS
$106.05
DVA
$103.35
-$2.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$149.85
RMFS Out-Hosp
$144.70
Full Description
Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
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18280
Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
$149.45 $145.65
Item Number
18280
Fee Comparison
MBS
$149.45
DVA
$145.65
-$3.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$232.35
RMFS Out-Hosp
$203.95
Full Description
Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
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18282
Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure (H)
$120.70 $117.65
Item Number
18282
Fee Comparison
MBS
$120.70
DVA
$117.65
-$3.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$180.65
Full Description
Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure (H)
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18284
Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
$176.70 $172.20
Item Number
18284
Fee Comparison
MBS
$176.70
DVA
$172.20
-$4.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$251.90
Full Description
Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
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18286
Lumbar or pelvic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
$176.70 $172.20
Item Number
18286
Fee Comparison
MBS
$176.70
DVA
$172.20
-$4.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$241.15
Full Description
Lumbar or pelvic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
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18288
Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (H) (Anaes.)
$176.70 $172.20
Item Number
18288
Fee Comparison
MBS
$176.70
DVA
$172.20
-$4.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$241.15
Full Description
Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (H) (Anaes.)
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18290
Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent under image guidance, other than a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)
$298.85 $291.30
Item Number
18290
Fee Comparison
MBS
$298.85
DVA
$291.30
-$7.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$447.20
RMFS Out-Hosp
$407.85
Full Description
Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent under image guidance, other than a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)
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MBS Fee
$358.15
DVA Fee
$349.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Fetal fluid filled cavity, drainage of (H)
MBS Fee
$728.90
DVA Fee
$710.45
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Feto‑amniotic shunt, insertion of, into fetal fluid filled cavity, including neuromuscular blockade and amniocentesis (H)
MBS Fee
$52.25
DVA Fee
$50.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
ANAESTHETIST, PRE-ANAESTHESIA CONSULTATION (Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a BRIEF consultation involving a targeted history and limited examination (including the cardio-respiratory system) - AND of not more than 15 minutes s duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
MBS Fee
$103.95
DVA Fee
$101.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems, involving a selective history and an extensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 applies
MBS Fee
$144.00
DVA Fee
$140.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan documented in the patient notes - and of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
MBS Fee
$183.35
DVA Fee
$178.70
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner in the practice of anaesthesia for a consultation on a patient undergoing advanced surgery or who has complex medical problems involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems , the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity documented in the patient notes - and of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
MBS Fee
$52.25
DVA Fee
$50.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
ANAESTHETIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION (other than prior to anaesthesia) (Professional attendance by a specialist anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA where the patient is referred to him or her) - a BRIEF consultation involving a short history and limited examination - AND of not more than 15 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
MBS Fee
$103.95
DVA Fee
$101.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
- a consultation involving a selective history and examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
MBS Fee
$144.00
DVA Fee
$140.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
- a consultation involving a detailed history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan - AND of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply
MBS Fee
$183.35
DVA Fee
$178.70
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
- a consultation involving an exhaustive history and comprehensive examination of multiple systems and the formulation of a written patient management plan following discussion with relevant health care professionals and/or the patient, involving medical planning of high complexity, - AND of more than 45 minutes duration, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
MBS Fee
$103.95
DVA Fee
$101.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
ANAESTHETIST, CONSULTATION, OTHER (Professional attendance by an anaesthetist in the practice of ANAESTHESIA) - a consultation immediately prior to the institution of a major regional blockade in a patient in labour, where no previous anaesthesia consultation has occurred, not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
MBS Fee
$48.00
DVA Fee
$46.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
- Where a pre-anaesthesia consultation covered by an item in the range 17615-17625 is performed in-rooms if: (a) the service is provided to a patient prior to an admitted patient episode of care involving anaesthesia; and (b) the service is not provided to an admitted patient of a hospital; and (c) the service is not provided on the day of admission to hospital for the subsequent episode of care involving anaesthesia services; and (d) the service is of more than 15 minutes duration not being a service associated with a service to which items 2801 - 3000 apply.
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intravenous regional anaesthesia of limb by retrograde perfusion of local anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$227.30
DVA Fee
$221.55
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner (H) (Anaes.)
DVA Fee
$0.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal-epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by the medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$45.10
DVA Fee
$43.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is 15 minutes or less
MBS Fee
$59.85
DVA Fee
$58.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Continuous infusion or injection by catheter of a therapeutic substance (not contrast agent) to maintain regional anaesthesia or analgesia, subsequent injection or revision of, if the period of continuous medical practitioner attendance is more than 15 minutes
MBS Fee
$340.90
DVA Fee
$332.25
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, including up to 1 hour of continuous attendance by the medical practitioner—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
DVA Fee
$0.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal, combined spinal‑epidural or epidural infusion of a therapeutic substance, initial injection or commencement of, if continuous attendance by a medical practitioner extends beyond the first hour—for a patient in labour, if the service is provided between 8 pm to 8 am on any weekday, or on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday (H)
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Interpleural block, initial injection or commencement of infusion of a therapeutic substance, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$285.35
DVA Fee
$278.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal or epidural injection of neurolytic substance (not contrast agent) by any route, including transforaminal route (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$227.30
DVA Fee
$221.55
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intrathecal or epidural injection (including translaminar and transforaminal approaches) of therapeutic substance or substances (anaesthetic, steroid or chemotherapeutic agents):(a) other than a service to which another item in this Group applies; and (b) not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$227.30
DVA Fee
$221.55
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
EPIDURAL INJECTION of blood for blood patch (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$149.45
DVA Fee
$145.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Trigeminal nerve, primary branch (ophthalmic, maxillary or mandibular branches, excluding infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent or steroid, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Trigeminal nerve, peripheral branch (including infraorbital nerve), injection of an anaesthetic agent, but not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless a targeted percutaneous technique is used (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$45.10
DVA Fee
$43.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Facial nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18240 applies, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$112.00
DVA Fee
$109.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
RETROBULBAR OR PERIBULBAR INJECTION of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$45.10
DVA Fee
$43.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
GREATER OCCIPITAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$120.70
DVA Fee
$117.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Vagus nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
PHRENIC NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$120.70
DVA Fee
$117.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cervical plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$120.70
DVA Fee
$117.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Brachial plexus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INTERCOSTAL NERVE (single), injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INTERCOSTAL NERVES (multiple), injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Ilio inguinal, iliohypogastric or genitofemoral nerves, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$120.70
DVA Fee
$117.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Pudendal nerve or dorsal nerve (or both), injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Ulnar, radial or median nerve, main trunk of, one or more of, injections of an anaesthetic agent, not being associated with a brachial plexus block, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
OBTURATOR NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
FEMORAL NERVE, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$74.85
DVA Fee
$72.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
SAPHENOUS, SURAL, POPLITEAL OR POSTERIOR TIBIAL NERVE, MAIN TRUNK OF, 1 or more of, injection of an anaesthetic agent
MBS Fee
$149.45
DVA Fee
$145.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
PARAVERTEBRAL NERVES, injection of an anaesthetic agent, (multiple levels)
MBS Fee
$106.05
DVA Fee
$103.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Sciatic nerve, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach
MBS Fee
$149.45
DVA Fee
$145.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Sphenopalatine ganglion, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$120.70
DVA Fee
$117.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Carotid sinus, injection of an anaesthetic agent, as an independent percutaneous procedure (H)
MBS Fee
$176.70
DVA Fee
$172.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cervical or thoracic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$176.70
DVA Fee
$172.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Lumbar or pelvic sympathetic chain, injection of an anaesthetic agent (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$176.70
DVA Fee
$172.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Coeliac plexus or splanchnic nerves, injection of an anaesthetic agent, not in association with a service to which an item in Group T8 applies, unless the nerve block is performed using a targeted percutaneous approach (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$298.85
DVA Fee
$291.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cranial nerve other than trigeminal, destruction by a neurolytic agent under image guidance, other than a service associated with the injection of botulinum toxin (Anaes.)
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