Billing Codes

38838

Thoracotomy or thoracoscopy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816 or 38828 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$1416.50
was $1380.60
100% Benefit
75%: $1062.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Thoracotomy or thoracoscopy or sternotomy, for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816 or 38828 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $1380.6 $1416.5

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