Billing Codes

38839

Pericardium, subxiphoid open surgical drainage of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38840 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$686.70
was $669.30
100% Benefit
75%: $515.05
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Pericardium, subxiphoid open surgical drainage of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38840 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $669.3 $686.7

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