Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval of, if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and (b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service (H) (Anaes.)
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval of, if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and (b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service (H) (Anaes.)
| Release | Change | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Fee ↑ | $879.95 | $902.85 |
Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service