Billing Codes

32222

Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has symptoms consistent with pathology of the colonic mucosa; or (b) who has anaemia or iron deficiency; or (c) for whom diagnostic imaging has shown an abnormality of the colon; or (d) who is undergoing the first examination following surgery for colorectal cancer; or (e) who is undergoing pre‑operative evaluation; or (f) for whom a repeat colonoscopy is required due to inadequate bowel preparation for the patient’s previous colonoscopy; or (g) for the management of inflammatory bowel disease; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$400.20
was $390.05
100% Benefit
75%: $300.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has symptoms consistent with pathology of the colonic mucosa; or (b) who has anaemia or iron deficiency; or (c) for whom diagnostic imaging has shown an abnormality of the colon; or (d) who is undergoing the first examination following surgery for colorectal cancer; or (e) who is undergoing pre‑operative evaluation; or (f) for whom a repeat colonoscopy is required due to inadequate bowel preparation for the patient’s previous colonoscopy; or (g) for the management of inflammatory bowel disease; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $390.05 $400.2

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