11723

Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring, by a specialist or consultant physician, if the service: (a) utilises a patient activated, single or multiple event recording, on a memory recording device that: (i) is connected continuously to the patient for up to 7 days; and (ii) is capable of recording for at least 20 seconds prior to each activation and for 15 seconds after each activation; and (b) includes transmission, analysis, interpretation and formal report (including the indication for the investigation); and (c) is for the investigation of recurrent episodes of: (i) unexplained syncope; or (ii) palpitation; or (iii) other symptoms where a cardiac rhythm disturbance is suspected and where infrequent episodes have occurred; and (d) is not associated with a service to which item 11716, 11717, 11735, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12207, 12208, 12210, 12213, 12215, 12217 or 12250 applies; and (e) is not a service to which item 12218 or 12219 applies Applicable only once in any 3 month period Note: the service is not provided to the patient as part of an episode: i. of hospital treatment; or ii. hospital-substitute treatment.