38276

Transcatheter occlusion of left atrial appendage, and cardiac catheterisation performed by the same practitioner, for stroke prevention in a patient who has non‑valvular atrial fibrillation, if: (a) the patient is at increased risk of thromboembolism demonstrated by: (i) a prior stroke (whether of an ischaemic or unknown type), transient ischaemic attack or non‑central nervous system systemic embolism; or (ii) at least 2 of the following risk factors: (A) an age of 65 years or more; (B) hypertension; (C) diabetes mellitus; (D) heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less (or both); (E) vascular disease (prior myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease or aortic plaque); and (b) the patient has an absolute and permanent contraindication to oral anticoagulation (confirmed by written documentation that is provided by a medical practitioner, independent of the practitioner rendering the service); and (c) the service is not associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206 or 38254 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)