Billing Codes

38818

Thoracotomy, thoracoscopy or median sternotomy for post operative bleeding, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18258, 18260, 33824, 38815, 38816, 38817, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$1147.10
was $1118.05
100% Benefit
75%: $860.35
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Thoracotomy, thoracoscopy or median sternotomy for post operative bleeding, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18258, 18260, 33824, 38815, 38816, 38817, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $1118.05 $1147.1

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