Billing Codes
Department of Veterans' Affairs — Updated Annually

DVA Medical Fee Schedule

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Total Items
5886
DVA fee schedule items
Showing 2451–2500 of 5886 Pg 50/118
Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
38516
Simple valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including quadrangular resection, cleft closure or alfieri; and (c) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2990.75 $2914.95
Item Number
38516
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2990.75
DVA
$2914.95
-$75.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$4080.95
RMFS Out-Hosp
$4080.95
Full Description
Simple valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including quadrangular resection, cleft closure or alfieri; and (c) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38517
Complex valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (c) including one of the following: (i) neochords; (ii) chordal transfer; (iii) patch augmentation; (iv) multiple leaflets; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$3681.00 $3587.70
Item Number
38517
Fee Comparison
MBS
$3681.00
DVA
$3587.70
-$93.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$5022.80
RMFS Out-Hosp
$5022.80
Full Description
Complex valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (c) including one of the following: (i) neochords; (ii) chordal transfer; (iii) patch augmentation; (iv) multiple leaflets; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38518
Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$3432.75 $3345.75
Item Number
38518
Fee Comparison
MBS
$3432.75
DVA
$3345.75
-$87.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$4837.15
Full Description
Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38519
Valve explant of a previous prosthesis, if performed during open cardiac surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1265.35 $1233.30
Item Number
38519
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1265.35
DVA
$1233.30
-$32.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1726.65
RMFS Out-Hosp
$1726.65
Full Description
Valve explant of a previous prosthesis, if performed during open cardiac surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38522
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe native calcific aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at low risk for surgery; and (b) the service: is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and includes valvuloplasty, if required; and is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and if performed by an interventional cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1714.25 $1670.80
Item Number
38522
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1714.25
DVA
$1670.80
-$43.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2339.15
Full Description
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe native calcific aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at low risk for surgery; and (b) the service: is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and includes valvuloplasty, if required; and is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and if performed by an interventional cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38523
Percutaneous transcatheter delivery of dual-filter cerebral embolic protection system during a TAVI procedure, for the reduction of postoperative embolic ischaemic strokes, if: the service is performed upon a TAVI Patient in a TAVI Hospital; and where the service is performed by the practitioner performing the TAVI procedure, the service includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$311.60 $303.70
Item Number
38523
Fee Comparison
MBS
$311.60
DVA
$303.70
-$7.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$425.20
Full Description
Percutaneous transcatheter delivery of dual-filter cerebral embolic protection system during a TAVI procedure, for the reduction of postoperative embolic ischaemic strokes, if: the service is performed upon a TAVI Patient in a TAVI Hospital; and where the service is performed by the practitioner performing the TAVI procedure, the service includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38550
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including valve replacement or repair or implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2688.80 $2620.65
Item Number
38550
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2688.80
DVA
$2620.65
-$68.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3619.80
Full Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including valve replacement or repair or implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38553
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$3385.25 $3299.45
Item Number
38553
Fee Comparison
MBS
$3385.25
DVA
$3299.45
-$85.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$4955.85
Full Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38554
Valve sparing aortic root surgery, with reimplantation of aortic valve and coronary arteries and replacement of the ascending aorta, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$4873.15 $4749.65
Item Number
38554
Fee Comparison
MBS
$4873.15
DVA
$4749.65
-$123.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$6649.55
RMFS Out-Hosp
$6649.55
Full Description
Valve sparing aortic root surgery, with reimplantation of aortic valve and coronary arteries and replacement of the ascending aorta, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38555
Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2990.75 $2914.95
Item Number
38555
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2990.75
DVA
$2914.95
-$75.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$4080.95
RMFS Out-Hosp
$4080.95
Full Description
Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38556
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta, including: (a) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (b) implantation of coronary arteries; and (c) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$3716.00 $3621.85
Item Number
38556
Fee Comparison
MBS
$3716.00
DVA
$3621.85
-$94.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$5004.45
Full Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta, including: (a) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (b) implantation of coronary arteries; and (c) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38557
Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$5176.30 $5045.15
Item Number
38557
Fee Comparison
MBS
$5176.30
DVA
$5045.15
-$131.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$7063.25
RMFS Out-Hosp
$7063.25
Full Description
Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38558
Aortic repair involving augmentation of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch, if: (a) the patient is a neonate; and (b) the service includes: (i) the use of antegrade cerebral perfusion or deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated myocardial preservation; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$5847.75 $5699.55
Item Number
38558
Fee Comparison
MBS
$5847.75
DVA
$5699.55
-$148.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$7979.40
RMFS Out-Hosp
$7979.40
Full Description
Aortic repair involving augmentation of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch, if: (a) the patient is a neonate; and (b) the service includes: (i) the use of antegrade cerebral perfusion or deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated myocardial preservation; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38568
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2229.75 $2173.25
Item Number
38568
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2229.75
DVA
$2173.25
-$56.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2647.35
Full Description
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38571
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, with shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2541.70 $2477.30
Item Number
38571
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2541.70
DVA
$2477.30
-$64.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3460.60
Full Description
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, with shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38572
Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, if the service: (a) is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38556, 38557, 38558, 38568, 38571, 38706 or 38709 applies; and (b) is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2378.40 $2318.15
Item Number
38572
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2378.40
DVA
$2318.15
-$60.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3351.45
Full Description
Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, if the service: (a) is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38556, 38557, 38558, 38568, 38571, 38706 or 38709 applies; and (b) is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38600
CENTRAL CANNULATION for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1833.60 $1787.15
Item Number
38600
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1833.60
DVA
$1787.15
-$46.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2174.55
Full Description
CENTRAL CANNULATION for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38603
Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding post-operative management, other than a service: (a) in which peripheral cannulation is used in preference to central cannulation for valve or coronary bypass procedures; or (b) associated with a service to which item 38555 or 38572 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1147.10 $1118.05
Item Number
38603
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1147.10
DVA
$1118.05
-$29.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1616.75
Full Description
Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding post-operative management, other than a service: (a) in which peripheral cannulation is used in preference to central cannulation for valve or coronary bypass procedures; or (b) associated with a service to which item 38555 or 38572 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38609
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump, by arteriotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$573.50 $558.95
Item Number
38609
Fee Comparison
MBS
$573.50
DVA
$558.95
-$14.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$808.35
Full Description
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump, by arteriotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38612
Removal of intra-aortic balloon pump, with closure of artery by direct suture, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 338816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$642.95 $626.65
Item Number
38612
Fee Comparison
MBS
$642.95
DVA
$626.65
-$16.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1114.50
RMFS Out-Hosp
$877.35
Full Description
Removal of intra-aortic balloon pump, with closure of artery by direct suture, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 338816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38615
Insertion of a left or right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1833.60 $1787.15
Item Number
38615
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1833.60
DVA
$1787.15
-$46.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2368.65
Full Description
Insertion of a left or right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38616
Surgical insertion of an intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device, into the left ventricle only, by arteriotomy, including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner, if: (a) the patient has deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; or (b) the patient: (i) is on veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, for deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; and (ii) due to the effects of established veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, requires unloading of the left ventricle (H) (Anaes.)
$1131.50 $1102.85
Item Number
38616
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1131.50
DVA
$1102.85
-$28.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1544.00
Full Description
Surgical insertion of an intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device, into the left ventricle only, by arteriotomy, including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner, if: (a) the patient has deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; or (b) the patient: (i) is on veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, for deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; and (ii) due to the effects of established veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, requires unloading of the left ventricle (H) (Anaes.)
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38618
Insertion of a left and right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2285.50 $2227.60
Item Number
38618
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2285.50
DVA
$2227.60
-$57.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3220.80
Full Description
Insertion of a left and right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38619
Surgical removal of a left sided intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device (H) (Anaes.)
$678.70 $661.50
Item Number
38619
Fee Comparison
MBS
$678.70
DVA
$661.50
-$17.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$926.15
Full Description
Surgical removal of a left sided intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device (H) (Anaes.)
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38620
Insertion of a durable left ventricular assist device capable of providing mechanical circulatory support for at least 6 months: (a) as destination therapy in the management of a patient who: (i) has refractory heart failure despite optimal medical management including device use where appropriate; and (ii) has an INTERMACS profile of 1, 2, 3 or 4; and (iii) is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation; and (b) including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies Applicable only once per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1833.60 $1787.15
Item Number
38620
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1833.60
DVA
$1787.15
-$46.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2502.05
Full Description
Insertion of a durable left ventricular assist device capable of providing mechanical circulatory support for at least 6 months: (a) as destination therapy in the management of a patient who: (i) has refractory heart failure despite optimal medical management including device use where appropriate; and (ii) has an INTERMACS profile of 1, 2, 3 or 4; and (iii) is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation; and (b) including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies Applicable only once per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38621
Left or right ventricular assist device, removal or replacement of, as an independent procedure, other than a service to which item 38619 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38619, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$912.40 $889.30
Item Number
38621
Fee Comparison
MBS
$912.40
DVA
$889.30
-$23.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1286.25
Full Description
Left or right ventricular assist device, removal or replacement of, as an independent procedure, other than a service to which item 38619 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38619, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38624
Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1025.30 $999.30
Item Number
38624
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1025.30
DVA
$999.30
-$26.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1340.30
Full Description
Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38627
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$801.40 $781.10
Item Number
38627
Fee Comparison
MBS
$801.40
DVA
$781.10
-$20.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1077.75
Full Description
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38637
Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$663.70 $646.90
Item Number
38637
Fee Comparison
MBS
$663.70
DVA
$646.90
-$16.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$935.35
Full Description
Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38653
Open heart surgery, other than a service: (a) to which another item in this Group applies; or (b) associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2404.70 $2343.75
Item Number
38653
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2404.70
DVA
$2343.75
-$60.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3220.80
Full Description
Open heart surgery, other than a service: (a) to which another item in this Group applies; or (b) associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38670
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2285.10 $2227.20
Item Number
38670
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2285.10
DVA
$2227.20
-$57.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3220.25
Full Description
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38673
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2572.05 $2506.85
Item Number
38673
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2572.05
DVA
$2506.85
-$65.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3691.40
Full Description
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38677
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2406.10 $2345.15
Item Number
38677
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2406.10
DVA
$2345.15
-$60.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3390.65
Full Description
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38680
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2854.10 $2781.75
Item Number
38680
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2854.10
DVA
$2781.75
-$72.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$4021.80
Full Description
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38700
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1277.50 $1245.15
Item Number
38700
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1277.50
DVA
$1245.15
-$32.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1649.85
Full Description
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38703
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2310.80 $2252.25
Item Number
38703
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2310.80
DVA
$2252.25
-$58.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3245.25
Full Description
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38706
Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2181.20 $2125.95
Item Number
38706
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2181.20
DVA
$2125.95
-$55.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2862.80
Full Description
Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38709
Anastomosis or repair of aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2571.35 $2506.20
Item Number
38709
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2571.35
DVA
$2506.20
-$65.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3600.05
Full Description
Anastomosis or repair of aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38715
Main Pulmonary Artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2042.30 $1990.55
Item Number
38715
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2042.30
DVA
$1990.55
-$51.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2878.00
Full Description
Main Pulmonary Artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38718
Banding, debanding or repair of main pulmonary artery, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2583.20 $2517.75
Item Number
38718
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2583.20
DVA
$2517.75
-$65.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3600.05
Full Description
Banding, debanding or repair of main pulmonary artery, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38721
Vena Cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1790.40 $1745.05
Item Number
38721
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1790.40
DVA
$1745.05
-$45.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2522.90
Full Description
Vena Cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38724
Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2604.90 $2538.90
Item Number
38724
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2604.90
DVA
$2538.90
-$66.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2994.75
Full Description
Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38727
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, without cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1790.40 $1745.05
Item Number
38727
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1790.40
DVA
$1745.05
-$45.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2467.05
Full Description
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, without cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38730
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, with cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2554.85 $2490.10
Item Number
38730
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2554.85
DVA
$2490.10
-$64.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3600.05
Full Description
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, with cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38733
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$1790.40 $1745.05
Item Number
38733
Fee Comparison
MBS
$1790.40
DVA
$1745.05
-$45.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2453.35
Full Description
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38736
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2554.85 $2490.10
Item Number
38736
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2554.85
DVA
$2490.10
-$64.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3600.05
Full Description
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38739
Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2342.60 $2283.25
Item Number
38739
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2342.60
DVA
$2283.25
-$59.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3245.25
Full Description
Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38742
Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2303.00 $2244.65
Item Number
38742
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2303.00
DVA
$2244.65
-$58.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3245.25
Full Description
Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38745
Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2554.85 $2490.10
Item Number
38745
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2554.85
DVA
$2490.10
-$64.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3036.85
Full Description
Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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38748
Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
$2554.85 $2490.10
Item Number
38748
Fee Comparison
MBS
$2554.85
DVA
$2490.10
-$64.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$3600.05
Full Description
Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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MBS Fee
$2990.75
DVA Fee
$2914.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Simple valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including quadrangular resection, cleft closure or alfieri; and (c) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$3681.00
DVA Fee
$3587.70
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Complex valve repair: (a) with or without annuloplasty; and (b) including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (c) including one of the following: (i) neochords; (ii) chordal transfer; (iii) patch augmentation; (iv) multiple leaflets; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$3432.75
DVA Fee
$3345.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Ventricular arrhythmia with mapping and muscle ablation, with or without aneurysmeotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1265.35
DVA Fee
$1233.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Valve explant of a previous prosthesis, if performed during open cardiac surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1714.25
DVA Fee
$1670.80
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe native calcific aortic stenosis, performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible, if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at low risk for surgery; and (b) the service: is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and includes valvuloplasty, if required; and is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and if performed by an interventional cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$311.60
DVA Fee
$303.70
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Percutaneous transcatheter delivery of dual-filter cerebral embolic protection system during a TAVI procedure, for the reduction of postoperative embolic ischaemic strokes, if: the service is performed upon a TAVI Patient in a TAVI Hospital; and where the service is performed by the practitioner performing the TAVI procedure, the service includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2688.80
DVA Fee
$2620.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including valve replacement or repair or implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$3385.25
DVA Fee
$3299.45
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta: (a) including: (i) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (i) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); and (b) not including implantation of coronary arteries; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$4873.15
DVA Fee
$4749.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Valve sparing aortic root surgery, with reimplantation of aortic valve and coronary arteries and replacement of the ascending aorta, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and including retrograde cardioplegia (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2990.75
DVA Fee
$2914.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Simple replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (b) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (c) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$3716.00
DVA Fee
$3621.85
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Repair or replacement of ascending thoracic aorta, including: (a) aortic valve replacement or repair; and (b) implantation of coronary arteries; and (c) cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) retrograde cardioplegia (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$5176.30
DVA Fee
$5045.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$5847.75
DVA Fee
$5699.55
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Aortic repair involving augmentation of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch, if: (a) the patient is a neonate; and (b) the service includes: (i) the use of antegrade cerebral perfusion or deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated myocardial preservation; and (ii) retrograde cardioplegia; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2229.75
DVA Fee
$2173.25
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2541.70
DVA Fee
$2477.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, with shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2378.40
DVA Fee
$2318.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Operative management of acute rupture or dissection, if the service: (a) is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38555, 38556, 38557, 38558, 38568, 38571, 38706 or 38709 applies; and (b) is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38603, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1833.60
DVA Fee
$1787.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
CENTRAL CANNULATION for cardiopulmonary bypass excluding post-operative management, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1147.10
DVA Fee
$1118.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, excluding post-operative management, other than a service: (a) in which peripheral cannulation is used in preference to central cannulation for valve or coronary bypass procedures; or (b) associated with a service to which item 38555 or 38572 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$573.50
DVA Fee
$558.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump, by arteriotomy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$642.95
DVA Fee
$626.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Removal of intra-aortic balloon pump, with closure of artery by direct suture, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 338816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1833.60
DVA Fee
$1787.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Insertion of a left or right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1131.50
DVA Fee
$1102.85
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Surgical insertion of an intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device, into the left ventricle only, by arteriotomy, including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner, if: (a) the patient has deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; or (b) the patient: (i) is on veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, for deteriorating symptoms of cardiogenic shock (with no evidence of significant anoxic neurological injury) that are not controlled by optimal medical therapy; and (ii) due to the effects of established veno‑arterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation, requires unloading of the left ventricle (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$2285.50
DVA Fee
$2227.60
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Insertion of a left and right ventricular assist device, for use as: (a) a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients with refractory heart failure who are: (i) currently on a heart transplant waiting list, or (ii) expected to be suitable candidates for cardiac transplantation following a period of support on the ventricular assist device; or (b) acute post cardiotomy support for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary transplantation; or (c) cardio-respiratory support for acute cardiac failure which is likely to recover with short term support of less than 6 weeks; other than a service associated with a service to which: (d) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies; or (e) another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the item is for the use of a ventricular assist device as destination therapy in the management of a patient with heart failure who is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$678.70
DVA Fee
$661.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Surgical removal of a left sided intravascular microaxial ventricular assist device (H) (Anaes.)
MBS Fee
$1833.60
DVA Fee
$1787.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Insertion of a durable left ventricular assist device capable of providing mechanical circulatory support for at least 6 months: (a) as destination therapy in the management of a patient who: (i) has refractory heart failure despite optimal medical management including device use where appropriate; and (ii) has an INTERMACS profile of 1, 2, 3 or 4; and (iii) is not expected to be a suitable candidate for cardiac transplantation; and (b) including all associated intraoperative imaging performed by the same practitioner; other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies Applicable only once per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$912.40
DVA Fee
$889.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Left or right ventricular assist device, removal or replacement of, as an independent procedure, other than a service to which item 38619 applies, or a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38619, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1025.30
DVA Fee
$999.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Left and right ventricular assist device, removal of, as an independent procedure, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$801.40
DVA Fee
$781.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, bypass or ventricular assist device cannulae, adjustment and re-positioning of, by open operation, in patients supported by these devices, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38627, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$663.70
DVA Fee
$646.90
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Patent diseased coronary artery bypass vein graft or grafts, dissection, disconnection and oversewing of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2404.70
DVA Fee
$2343.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Open heart surgery, other than a service: (a) to which another item in this Group applies; or (b) associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2285.10
DVA Fee
$2227.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, without patch or conduit reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2572.05
DVA Fee
$2506.85
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cardiac tumour, excision of, involving the wall of the atrium or inter-atrial septum, requiring reconstruction with patch or conduit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2406.10
DVA Fee
$2345.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, partial thickness excision of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2854.10
DVA Fee
$2781.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Cardiac tumour arising from ventricular myocardium, full thickness excision of including repair or reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1277.50
DVA Fee
$1245.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2310.80
DVA Fee
$2252.25
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Patent ductus arteriosus, shunt, collateral or other single large vessel, division or ligation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2181.20
DVA Fee
$2125.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Aorta, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2571.35
DVA Fee
$2506.20
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Anastomosis or repair of aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2042.30
DVA Fee
$1990.55
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Main Pulmonary Artery, banding, debanding or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2583.20
DVA Fee
$2517.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Banding, debanding or repair of main pulmonary artery, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1790.40
DVA Fee
$1745.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Vena Cava, anastomosis or repair of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2604.90
DVA Fee
$2538.90
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Vena cava, anastomosis or repair of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1790.40
DVA Fee
$1745.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, without cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2554.85
DVA Fee
$2490.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Anastomosis or repair of intrathoracic vessels, with cardiopulmonary bypass, performed as a primary procedure, other than a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38700, 38703, 38706, 38709, 38715, 38718, 38721, 38724, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$1790.40
DVA Fee
$1745.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2554.85
DVA Fee
$2490.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Systemic pulmonary or Cavo-pulmonary shunt, creation of, with cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2342.60
DVA Fee
$2283.25
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Atrial septectomy, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2303.00
DVA Fee
$2244.65
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2554.85
DVA Fee
$2490.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Intra-atrial baffle, insertion of, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
MBS Fee
$2554.85
DVA Fee
$2490.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Description
Ventricular septectomy, for congenital heart disease, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
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