Billing Codes

38850

Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38851 applies (H) (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$390.75
was $380.85
100% Benefit
75%: $293.10
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Sternotomy wound, debridement of, not involving reopening of the mediastinum, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38851 applies (H) (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $380.85 $390.75

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