Billing Codes

55135

Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service: (a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and (b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and (c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and (d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and (e) is not associated with a service to which item 22054, 55130, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R) (H) (Anaes.)

Schedule fee
$416.55
was $406.00
100% Benefit
75%: $312.45
Category
Category 5 — Diagnostic Imaging
Group I1
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service: (a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and (b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and (c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and (d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and (e) is not associated with a service to which item 22054, 55130, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R) (H) (Anaes.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $406.0 $416.55

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