Billing Codes

38828

Intercostal drain, insertion of: (a) not involving resection of rib; and (b) excluding aftercare; and (c) other than a service associated with a service to which item 38815, 38816, 38829, 38830, 38831, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$159.90
was $155.85
100% Benefit
85%: $135.95
75%: $119.95
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Intercostal drain, insertion of: (a) not involving resection of rib; and (b) excluding aftercare; and (c) other than a service associated with a service to which item 38815, 38816, 38829, 38830, 38831, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $155.85 $159.9

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