Billing Codes

38285

Insertion of implantable ECG loop recorder, by a specialist or consultant physician, for the diagnosis of a primary disorder, including initial programming and testing, if: (a) the patient has recurrent unexplained syncope and does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; and (b) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (c) a neurogenic cause is not suspected (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$184.65
was $179.95
100% Benefit
85%: $157.00
75%: $138.50
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 1
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Insertion of implantable ECG loop recorder, by a specialist or consultant physician, for the diagnosis of a primary disorder, including initial programming and testing, if: (a) the patient has recurrent unexplained syncope and does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; and (b) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (c) a neurogenic cause is not suspected (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $179.95 $184.65

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