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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 901–950 of 5886 Pg 19/118
Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
20220
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20220
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures (H) (10 basic units)
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20222
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for ablation of an intracranial nerve (H) (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20222
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for ablation of an intracranial nerve (H) (6 basic units)
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20225
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures (H) (12 basic units)
$284.40 $277.20
Item Number
20225
Fee Comparison
MBS
$284.40
DVA
$277.20
-$7.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$459.60
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures (H) (12 basic units)
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20230
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the head or face (H) (12 basic units)
$284.40 $277.20
Item Number
20230
Fee Comparison
MBS
$284.40
DVA
$277.20
-$7.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$459.60
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the head or face (H) (12 basic units)
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20300
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20300
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
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20305
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, cellulitis or similar lesion or epiglottitis, causing life threatening airway obstruction (H) (15 basic units)
$355.50 $346.50
Item Number
20305
Fee Comparison
MBS
$355.50
DVA
$346.50
-$9.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$574.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, cellulitis or similar lesion or epiglottitis, causing life threatening airway obstruction (H) (15 basic units)
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20320
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20320
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
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20321
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laryngectomy, hemi laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy or pharyngectomy (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20321
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laryngectomy, hemi laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy or pharyngectomy (H) (10 basic units)
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20330
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laser surgery to the airway (excluding nose and mouth) (H) (8 basic units)
$189.60 $184.80
Item Number
20330
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.60
DVA
$184.80
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$306.40
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laser surgery to the airway (excluding nose and mouth) (H) (8 basic units)
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20350
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20350
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
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20352
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for simple ligation of major vessels of neck (H) (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20352
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for simple ligation of major vessels of neck (H) (5 basic units)
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20355
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the neck (H) (12 basic units)
$284.40 $277.20
Item Number
20355
Fee Comparison
MBS
$284.40
DVA
$277.20
-$7.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$459.60
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the neck (H) (12 basic units)
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20400
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
$71.10 $69.30
Item Number
20400
Fee Comparison
MBS
$71.10
DVA
$69.30
-$1.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$114.90
Full Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
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20401
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)
$94.80 $92.40
Item Number
20401
Fee Comparison
MBS
$94.80
DVA
$92.40
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$153.20
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)
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20402
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast, including implant reconstruction and exchange (H) (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20402
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast, including implant reconstruction and exchange (H) (5 basic units)
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20403
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary dissection or sentinel node biopsy (H) (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20403
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary dissection or sentinel node biopsy (H) (5 basic units)
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20404
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mastectomy (H) (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20404
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mastectomy (H) (6 basic units)
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20405
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous flaps (H) (8 basic units)
$189.60 $184.80
Item Number
20405
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.60
DVA
$184.80
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$306.40
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous flaps (H) (8 basic units)
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20406
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal mammary node dissection (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20406
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal mammary node dissection (H) (13 basic units)
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20410
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for electrical conversion of arrhythmias (H) (4 basic units)
$94.80 $92.40
Item Number
20410
Fee Comparison
MBS
$94.80
DVA
$92.40
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$153.20
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for electrical conversion of arrhythmias (H) (4 basic units)
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20420
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior part of the chest not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20420
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior part of the chest not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
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20440
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum (H) (4 basic units)
$94.80 $92.40
Item Number
20440
Fee Comparison
MBS
$94.80
DVA
$92.40
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$153.20
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum (H) (4 basic units)
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20450
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20450
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
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20452
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on clavicle, scapula or sternum (H) (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20452
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on clavicle, scapula or sternum (H) (6 basic units)
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20470
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for partial rib resection, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20470
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for partial rib resection, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
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20472
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoplasty (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20472
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoplasty (H) (10 basic units)
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20474
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20474
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall (H) (13 basic units)
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20475
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the anterior or posterior thorax (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20475
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the anterior or posterior thorax (H) (10 basic units)
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20500
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus (H) (15 basic units)
$355.50 $346.50
Item Number
20500
Fee Comparison
MBS
$355.50
DVA
$346.50
-$9.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$574.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus (H) (15 basic units)
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20520
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (6 basic units)
$142.20 $138.60
Item Number
20520
Fee Comparison
MBS
$142.20
DVA
$138.60
-$3.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$229.80
Full Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (6 basic units)
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20522
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura (H) (4 basic units)
$94.80 $92.40
Item Number
20522
Fee Comparison
MBS
$94.80
DVA
$92.40
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$153.20
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura (H) (4 basic units)
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20524
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pneumocentesis (H) (4 basic units)
$94.80 $92.40
Item Number
20524
Fee Comparison
MBS
$94.80
DVA
$92.40
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$153.20
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pneumocentesis (H) (4 basic units)
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20526
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoscopy (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20526
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoscopy (H) (10 basic units)
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20528
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mediastinoscopy (H) (8 basic units)
$189.60 $184.80
Item Number
20528
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.60
DVA
$184.80
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$306.40
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mediastinoscopy (H) (8 basic units)
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20540
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20540
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (13 basic units)
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20542
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary decortication (H) (15 basic units)
$355.50 $346.50
Item Number
20542
Fee Comparison
MBS
$355.50
DVA
$346.50
-$9.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$574.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary decortication (H) (15 basic units)
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20546
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary resection with thoracoplasty (H) (15 basic units)
$355.50 $346.50
Item Number
20546
Fee Comparison
MBS
$355.50
DVA
$346.50
-$9.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$574.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary resection with thoracoplasty (H) (15 basic units)
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20548
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi (H) (15 basic units)
$355.50 $346.50
Item Number
20548
Fee Comparison
MBS
$355.50
DVA
$346.50
-$9.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$574.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi (H) (15 basic units)
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20560
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for: (a) open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest; or (b) percutaneous insertion of a valvular prosthesis (H) (20 basic units)
$474.00 $462.00
Item Number
20560
Fee Comparison
MBS
$474.00
DVA
$462.00
-$12.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$766.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for: (a) open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest; or (b) percutaneous insertion of a valvular prosthesis (H) (20 basic units)
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20600
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20600
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
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20604
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for posterior cervical laminectomy with the patient in the sitting position (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20604
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for posterior cervical laminectomy with the patient in the sitting position (H) (13 basic units)
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20620
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20620
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
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20622
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracolumbar sympathectomy (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20622
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracolumbar sympathectomy (H) (13 basic units)
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20630
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)
$189.60 $184.80
Item Number
20630
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.60
DVA
$184.80
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$306.40
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)
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20632
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy (H) (7 basic units)
$165.90 $161.70
Item Number
20632
Fee Comparison
MBS
$165.90
DVA
$161.70
-$4.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$268.10
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy (H) (7 basic units)
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20634
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for chemonucleolysis (H) (10 basic units)
$237.00 $231.00
Item Number
20634
Fee Comparison
MBS
$237.00
DVA
$231.00
-$6.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$383.00
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for chemonucleolysis (H) (10 basic units)
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20670
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for extensive spine or spinal cord procedures, or both (H) (13 basic units)
$308.10 $300.30
Item Number
20670
Fee Comparison
MBS
$308.10
DVA
$300.30
-$7.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$497.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for extensive spine or spinal cord procedures, or both (H) (13 basic units)
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20680
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for manipulation of spine when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)
$71.10 $69.30
Item Number
20680
Fee Comparison
MBS
$71.10
DVA
$69.30
-$1.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$114.90
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for manipulation of spine when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)
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20690
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
$118.50 $115.50
Item Number
20690
Fee Comparison
MBS
$118.50
DVA
$115.50
-$3.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$191.50
Full Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
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20700
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
$71.10 $69.30
Item Number
20700
Fee Comparison
MBS
$71.10
DVA
$69.30
-$1.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RVG Fee
$114.90
Full Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
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MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for spinal fluid shunt procedures (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for ablation of an intracranial nerve (H) (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$284.40
DVA Fee
$277.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for all cranial bone procedures (H) (12 basic units)
MBS Fee
$284.40
DVA Fee
$277.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the head or face (H) (12 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the neck not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$355.50
DVA Fee
$346.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for incision and drainage of large haematoma, large abscess, cellulitis or similar lesion or epiglottitis, causing life threatening airway obstruction (H) (15 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on oesophagus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, lymphatic system, muscles, nerves or other deep tissues of the neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laryngectomy, hemi laryngectomy, laryngopharyngectomy or pharyngectomy (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$189.60
DVA Fee
$184.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for laser surgery to the airway (excluding nose and mouth) (H) (8 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on major vessels of neck, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for simple ligation of major vessels of neck (H) (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$284.40
DVA Fee
$277.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the neck (H) (12 basic units)
MBS Fee
$71.10
DVA Fee
$69.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the anterior part of the chest, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
MBS Fee
$94.80
DVA Fee
$92.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on the breast, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (4 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on breast, including implant reconstruction and exchange (H) (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of management of anaesthesia for axillary dissection or sentinel node biopsy (H) (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mastectomy (H) (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$189.60
DVA Fee
$184.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for reconstructive procedures on the breast using myocutaneous flaps (H) (8 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical or modified radical procedures on breast with internal mammary node dissection (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$94.80
DVA Fee
$92.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for electrical conversion of arrhythmias (H) (4 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the posterior part of the chest not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$94.80
DVA Fee
$92.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous bone marrow biopsy of the sternum (H) (4 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on clavicle, scapula or sternum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical surgery on clavicle, scapula or sternum (H) (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for partial rib resection, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoplasty (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for radical procedures on chest wall (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for microvascular free tissue flap surgery involving the anterior or posterior thorax (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$355.50
DVA Fee
$346.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for open procedures on the oesophagus (H) (15 basic units)
MBS Fee
$142.20
DVA Fee
$138.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for all closed chest procedures (including rigid oesophagoscopy or bronchoscopy), not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (6 basic units)
MBS Fee
$94.80
DVA Fee
$92.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for needle biopsy of pleura (H) (4 basic units)
MBS Fee
$94.80
DVA Fee
$92.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pneumocentesis (H) (4 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracoscopy (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$189.60
DVA Fee
$184.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for mediastinoscopy (H) (8 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, or mediastinum, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$355.50
DVA Fee
$346.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary decortication (H) (15 basic units)
MBS Fee
$355.50
DVA Fee
$346.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for pulmonary resection with thoracoplasty (H) (15 basic units)
MBS Fee
$355.50
DVA Fee
$346.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for intrathoracic repair of trauma to trachea and bronchi (H) (15 basic units)
MBS Fee
$474.00
DVA Fee
$462.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for: (a) open procedures on the heart, pericardium or great vessels of the chest; or (b) percutaneous insertion of a valvular prosthesis (H) (20 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on cervical spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for posterior cervical laminectomy with the patient in the sitting position (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures on thoracic spine or spinal cord, or both, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for thoracolumbar sympathectomy (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$189.60
DVA Fee
$184.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for procedures in lumbar region, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (8 basic units)
MBS Fee
$165.90
DVA Fee
$161.70
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy (H) (7 basic units)
MBS Fee
$237.00
DVA Fee
$231.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for chemonucleolysis (H) (10 basic units)
MBS Fee
$308.10
DVA Fee
$300.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for extensive spine or spinal cord procedures, or both (H) (13 basic units)
MBS Fee
$71.10
DVA Fee
$69.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for manipulation of spine when performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (3 basic units)
MBS Fee
$118.50
DVA Fee
$115.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Initiation of the management of anaesthesia for percutaneous spinal procedures, other than a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (H) (5 basic units)
MBS Fee
$71.10
DVA Fee
$69.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
INITIATION OF MANAGEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA for procedures on the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the upper anterior abdominal wall, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (3 basic units)
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