Billing Codes

38829

Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis: (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, 38828, 38830, 38831, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (H) (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$197.00
was $192.00
100% Benefit
75%: $147.75
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Intercostal drain, insertion of, with pleurodesis: (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, 38828, 38830, 38831, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (H) (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $192.0 $197.0

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