Billing Codes

38815

Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, with or without biopsy, including insertion of intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with: (a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or (b) a service to which item 38816 applies that is performed on the same lung (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$298.85
was $291.30
100% Benefit
75%: $224.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, with or without biopsy, including insertion of intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with: (a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or (b) a service to which item 38816 applies that is performed on the same lung (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $291.3 $298.85

Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service