Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2023 (Cth)

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Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2023

I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulations.

Dated 30 March 2023

David Hurley

Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

Mark Butler

Minister for Health and Aged Care

Contents

1Name

This instrument is the Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2023.

2Commencement
  1. (1)

    Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1.

Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this instrument not elsewhere covered by this table

The day after this instrument is registered.

5 April 2023

2.

Schedule 1

The day after this instrument is registered.

5 April 2023

3.

Schedule 2

1 July 2023.

1 July 2023

4.

Schedule 3

Immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 3.

1 July 2023

5.

Schedule 4

Immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 3.

1 July 2023

6.

Schedule 5

Immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 3.

1 July 2023

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

  1. (2)

    Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3Authority

This instrument is made under the Health Insurance Act 1973.

4Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1Amendments commencing day after registration

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

  1. 1

    Clause 5.9.2 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (a) of the definition of amount under clause 5.9.2)

Omit “$103.00”, substitute “$104.75”.

2

Schedule 1 (item 20230, column 3)

Omit “247.20”, substitute “251.40”.

3

Schedule 1 (item 20300, column 3)

Omit “251.40”, substitute “104.75”.

4

Schedule 1 (item 21215, column 3)

Omit “309.00”, substitute “325.50”.

Schedule 2Indexation

Health Insurance (Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations (No. 2) 2020

1

Clause 2.7.1 of Schedule 1 (heading)

Omit “1 July 2022”, substitute “1 July 2023”.

2

Subclause 2.7.1(1) of Schedule 1

Repeal the subclause, substitute:

  1. (1)

    At the start of 1 July 2023 (the indexation time), each amount covered by subclause (2) is replaced by the amount worked out using the following formula:

    Note: The indexed fees could in 2023 be viewed on the Department’s MBS Online website ( Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

    3

    Paragraph 1.2.4(2)(c) of Schedule 1

    Omit “$317.15”, substitute “$328.55”.

    4

    Clause 1.3.1 of Schedule 1 (heading)

    Omit “1 July 2022”, substitute “1 July 2023”.

    5

    Subclause 1.3.1(1) of Schedule 1

    Repeal the subclause, substitute:

    1. (1)

      At the start of 1 July 2023 (the indexation time), each amount covered by subclause (2) is replaced by the amount worked out using the following formula:

      Note: The indexed fees could in 2023 be viewed on the Department’s MBS Online website ( 1.3.1(2)(f) of Schedule 1

      Omit “, 90277, 90281 and 90282”, substitute “and 90277”.

      1. 7

        Clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 1 (table items 14 to 22)

      Repeal the items.

      8

      Schedule 1 (item 111, column 2, paragraph (d))

      Omit “$317.15”, substitute “$328.55”.

      9

      Schedule 1 (item 115, column 2, paragraph (c))

      Omit “$317.15”, substitute “$328.55”.

      10

      Schedule 1 (item 117, column 2, paragraph (e))

      Omit “$317.15”, substitute “$328.55”.

      11

      Schedule 1 (item 120, column 2, paragraph (d))

      Omit “$317.15”, substitute “$328.55”.

      12

      Subclause 2.30.1(1) of Schedule 1

      Omit “$58.15”, substitute “$60.25”.

      13

      Subclause 2.30.1(2) of Schedule 1

      Omit “$42.25”, substitute “$43.75”.

      1. 14

        Subclause 5.7.1(1) of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of amount under clause 5.7.1)

      Omit “$20.10”, substitute “$20.80”.

      1. 15

        Subclause 5.7.1(2) of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of amount under clause 5.7.1)

      Omit “$30.25”, substitute “$31.35”.

      1. 16

        Clause 5.9.2 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (a) of the definition of amount under clause 5.9.2)

      Omit “$104.75”, substitute “$108.50”.

      17

      Schedule 1 (items 51300 and 51303, column 2)

      Omit “$590.25”, substitute “$611.50”.

      18

      Schedule 1 (items 51800 and 51803, column 2)

      Omit “$590.25”, substitute “$611.50”.

      1. 19

        Amendments of listed provisions—clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 1

      The items of the table in clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 1 listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.

      Amendments relating to indexation—amendments of table 2.1.1

      Item

      Table item

      Omit

      Substitute

      1

      Table item 1

      27.85

      28.85

      2

      Table item 1

      2.20

      2.30

      3

      Table item 2

      27.85

      28.85

      4

      Table item 2

      2.20

      2.30

      5

      Table item 3

      27.85

      28.85

      6

      Table item 3

      2.20

      2.30

      7

      Table item 4

      27.85

      28.85

      8

      Table item 4

      2.20

      2.30

      9

      Table item 9

      27.45

      28.45

      10

      Table item 9

      2.15

      2.25

      11

      Table item 10

      27.35

      28.35

      12

      Table item 10

      2.15

      2.25

      13

      Table item 11

      27.35

      28.35

      14

      Table item 11

      2.15

      2.25

      15

      Table item 12

      27.35

      28.35

      16

      Table item 12

      2.15

      2.25

      17

      Table item 13

      27.35

      28.35

      18

      Table item 13

      2.15

      2.25

      19

      Table item 23

      27.45

      28.45

      20

      Table item 23

      2.15

      2.25

      21

      Table item 24

      49.40

      51.20

      22

      Table item 24

      3.50

      3.65

      23

      Table item 25

      27.45

      28.45

      24

      Table item 25

      2.15

      2.25

      25

      Table item 26

      49.40

      51.20

      26

      Table item 26

      3.50

      3.65

      27

      Table item 27

      27.45

      28.45

      28

      Table item 27

      2.15

      2.25

      29

      Table item 28

      49.40

      51.20

      30

      Table item 28

      3.50

      3.65

      31

      Table item 29

      27.45

      28.45

      32

      Table item 29

      2.15

      2.25

      33

      Table item 30

      49.40

      51.20

      34

      Table item 30

      3.50

      3.65

      35

      Table item 39

      27.45

      28.45

      36

      Table item 39

      2.15

      2.25

      37

      Table item 40

      27.45

      28.45

      38

      Table item 40

      2.15

      2.25

      39

      Table item 41

      21.95

      22.75

      40

      Table item 41

      1.75

      1.80

      41

      Table item 42

      21.95

      22.75

      42

      Table item 42

      1.75

      1.80

      1. 20

        Amendments of listed provisions—clause 2.20.2 of Schedule 1

      The items of the table in clause 2.20.2 of Schedule 1 listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.

      Amendments relating to indexation—amendments of table 2.20.2

      Item

      Table item

      Omit

      Substitute

      1

      Table item 1

      27.45

      28.45

      2

      Table item 1

      2.15

      2.25

      3

      Table item 2

      27.45

      28.45

      4

      Table item 2

      2.15

      2.25

      5

      Table item 3

      27.45

      28.45

      6

      Table item 3

      2.15

      2.25

      7

      Table item 4

      27.45

      28.45

      8

      Table item 4

      2.15

      2.25

      1. 21

        Amendments of listed provisions—clause 5.3.1 of Schedule 1

      The items of the table in clause 5.3.1 of Schedule 1 listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.

      Amendments relating to indexation—amendments of table 5.3.1

      Item

      Table item

      Omit

      Substitute

      1

      Table item 1

      18.05

      18.70

      2

      Table item 2

      19.60

      20.30

      3

      Table item 3

      19.85

      20.55

      4

      Table item 4

      24.00

      24.85

      5

      Table item 5

      50.00

      51.80

      6

      Table item 6

      33.75

      34.95

      7

      Table item 7

      40.15

      41.60

      8

      Table item 8

      40.15

      41.60

      9

      Table item 9

      40.15

      41.60

      10

      Table item 10

      40.15

      41.60

      11

      Table item 11

      40.15

      41.60

      12

      Table item 12

      40.15

      41.60

      13

      Table item 13

      40.15

      41.60

      14

      Table item 14

      40.15

      41.60

      15

      Table item 15

      40.15

      41.60

      16

      Table item 16

      40.15

      41.60

      1. 22

        Amendments of listed provisions—Group A36

      The items of Schedule 1 listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.

      Amendments relating to indexation

      Item

      Item of Schedule 1

      Omit

      Substitute

      1

      Item 90254

      60.65

      62.85

      2

      Item 90255

      89.30

      92.50

      3

      Item 90256

      77.00

      79.75

      4

      Item 90257

      113.45

      117.50

      5

      Item 90265

      60.65

      62.85

      6

      Item 90275

      78.45

      81.30

      7

      Item 90277

      112.25

      116.30

      23Amendments of listed provisions—Group T10

      The items of Schedule 1 listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.

      Amendments relating to indexation

      Item

      Item of Schedule 1

      Omit

      Substitute

      1

      Item 20100

      104.75

      108.50

      2

      Item 20102

      125.70

      130.20

      3

      Item 20104

      83.80

      86.80

      4

      Item 20120

      104.75

      108.50

      5

      Item 20124

      83.80

      86.80

      6

      Item 20140

      104.75

      108.50

      7

      Item 20142

      104.75

      108.50

      8

      Item 20143

      125.70

      130.20

      9

      Item 20144

      146.65

      151.90

      10

      Item 20145

      146.65

      151.90

      11

      Item 20146

      104.75

      108.50

      12

      Item 20147

      125.70

      130.20

      13

      Item 20148

      83.80

      86.80

      14

      Item 20160

      125.70

      130.20

      15

      Item 20162

      146.65

      151.90

      16

      Item 20164

      83.80

      86.80

      17

      Item 20170

      125.70

      130.20

      18

      Item 20172

      146.65

      151.90

      19

      Item 20174

      188.55

      195.30

      20

      Item 20176

      209.50

      217.00

      21

      Item 20190

      104.75

      108.50

      22

      Item 20192

      209.50

      217.00

      23

      Item 20210

      314.25

      325.50

      24

      Item 20212

      104.75

      108.50

      25

      Item 20214

      188.55

      195.30

      26

      Item 20216

      419.00

      434.00

      27

      Item 20220

      209.50

      217.00

      28

      Item 20222

      125.70

      130.20

      29

      Item 20225

      251.40

      260.40

      30

      Item 20230

      251.40

      260.40

      31

      Item 20300

      104.75

      108.50

      32

      Item 20305

      314.25

      325.50

      33

      Item 20320

      125.70

      130.20

      34

      Item 20321

      209.50

      217.00

      35

      Item 20330

      167.60

      173.60

      36

      Item 20350

      209.50

      217.00

      37

      Item 20352

      104.75

      108.50

      38

      Item 20355

      251.40

      260.40

      39

      Item 20400

      62.85

      65.10

      40

      Item 20401

      83.80

      86.80

      41

      Item 20402

      104.75

      108.50

      42

      Item 20403

      104.75

      108.50

      43

      Item 20404

      125.70

      130.20

      44

      Item 20405

      167.60

      173.60

      45

      Item 20406

      272.35

      282.10

      46

      Item 20410

      83.80

      86.80

      47

      Item 20420

      104.75

      108.50

      48

      Item 20440

      83.80

      86.80

      49

      Item 20450

      104.75

      108.50

      50

      Item 20452

      125.70

      130.20

      51

      Item 20470

      125.70

      130.20

      52

      Item 20472

      209.50

      217.00

      53

      Item 20474

      272.35

      282.10

      54

      Item 20475

      209.50

      217.00

      55

      Item 20500

      314.25

      325.50

      56

      Item 20520

      125.70

      130.20

      57

      Item 20522

      83.80

      86.80

      58

      Item 20524

      83.80

      86.80

      59

      Item 20526

      209.50

      217.00

      60

      Item 20528

      167.60

      173.60

      61

      Item 20540

      272.35

      282.10

      62

      Item 20542

      314.25

      325.50

      63

      Item 20546

      314.25

      325.50

      64

      Item 20548

      314.25

      325.50

      65

      Item 20560

      419.00

      434.00

      66

      Item 20600

      209.50

      217.00

      67

      Item 20604

      272.35

      282.10

      68

      Item 20620

      209.50

      217.00

      69

      Item 20622

      272.35

      282.10

      70

      Item 20630

      167.60

      173.60

      71

      Item 20632

      146.65

      151.90

      72

      Item 20634

      209.50

      217.00

      73

      Item 20670

      272.35

      282.10

      74

      Item 20680

      62.85

      65.10

      75

      Item 20690

      104.75

      108.50

      76

      Item 20700

      62.85

      65.10

      77

      Item 20702

      83.80

      86.80

      78

      Item 20703

      83.80

      86.80

      79

      Item 20704

      209.50

      217.00

      80

      Item 20706

      146.65

      151.90

      81

      Item 20730

      104.75

      108.50

      82

      Item 20740

      104.75

      108.50

      83

      Item 20745

      146.65

      151.90

      84

      Item 20750

      104.75

      108.50

      85

      Item 20752

      125.70

      130.20

      86

      Item 20754

      146.65

      151.90

      87

      Item 20756

      188.55

      195.30

      88

      Item 20770

      314.25

      325.50

      89

      Item 20790

      167.60

      173.60

      90

      Item 20791

      209.50

      217.00

      91

      Item 20792

      272.35

      282.10

      92

      Item 20793

      314.25

      325.50

      93

      Item 20794

      251.40

      260.40

      94

      Item 20798

      209.50

      217.00

      95

      Item 20799

      125.70

      130.20

      96

      Item 20800

      62.85

      65.10

      97

      Item 20802

      104.75

      108.50

      98

      Item 20803

      83.80

      86.80

      99

      Item 20804

      209.50

      217.00

      100

      Item 20806

      146.65

      151.90

      101

      Item 20810

      83.80

      86.80

      102

      Item 20815

      125.70

      130.20

      103

      Item 20820

      104.75

      108.50

      104

      Item 20830

      83.80

      86.80

      105

      Item 20832

      125.70

      130.20

      106

      Item 20840

      125.70

      130.20

      107

      Item 20841

      167.60

      173.60

      108

      Item 20842

      83.80

      86.80

      109

      Item 20844

      209.50

      217.00

      110

      Item 20845

      209.50

      217.00

      111

      Item 20846

      209.50

      217.00

      112

      Item 20847

      209.50

      217.00

      113

      Item 20848

      209.50

      217.00

      114

      Item 20850

      251.40

      260.40

      115

      Item 20855

      314.25

      325.50

      116

      Item 20860

      125.70

      130.20

      117

      Item 20862

      146.65

      151.90

      118

      Item 20863

      209.50

      217.00

      119

      Item 20864

      209.50

      217.00

      120

      Item 20866

      209.50

      217.00

      121

      Item 20867

      209.50

      217.00

      122

      Item 20868

      209.50

      217.00

      123

      Item 20880

      314.25

      325.50

      124

      Item 20882

      209.50

      217.00

      125

      Item 20884

      104.75

      108.50

      126

      Item 20886

      125.70

      130.20

      127

      Item 20900

      62.85

      65.10

      128

      Item 20902

      83.80

      86.80

      129

      Item 20904

      146.65

      151.90

      130

      Item 20905

      209.50

      217.00

      131

      Item 20906

      83.80

      86.80

      132

      Item 20910

      83.80

      86.80

      133

      Item 20911

      104.75

      108.50

      134

      Item 20912

      104.75

      108.50

      135

      Item 20914

      146.65

      151.90

      136

      Item 20916

      146.65

      151.90

      137

      Item 20920

      83.80

      86.80

      138

      Item 20924

      83.80

      86.80

      139

      Item 20926

      83.80

      86.80

      140

      Item 20928

      125.70

      130.20

      141

      Item 20930

      83.80

      86.80

      142

      Item 20932

      83.80

      86.80

      143

      Item 20934

      125.70

      130.20

      144

      Item 20936

      167.60

      173.60

      145

      Item 20938

      83.80

      86.80

      146

      Item 20940

      83.80

      86.80

      147

      Item 20942

      104.75

      108.50

      148

      Item 20943

      83.80

      86.80

      149

      Item 20944

      125.70

      130.20

      150

      Item 20946

      167.60

      173.60

      151

      Item 20948

      83.80

      86.80

      152

      Item 20950

      104.75

      108.50

      153

      Item 20952

      83.80

      86.80

      154

      Item 20954

      209.50

      217.00

      155

      Item 20956

      83.80

      86.80

      156

      Item 20958

      104.75

      108.50

      157

      Item 20960

      146.65

      151.90

      158

      Item 21100

      62.85

      65.10

      159

      Item 21110

      104.75

      108.50

      160

      Item 21112

      83.80

      86.80

      161

      Item 21114

      104.75

      108.50

      162

      Item 21116

      125.70

      130.20

      163

      Item 21120

      125.70

      130.20

      164

      Item 21130

      62.85

      65.10

      165

      Item 21140

      314.25

      325.50

      166

      Item 21150

      209.50

      217.00

      167

      Item 21155

      209.50

      217.00

      168

      Item 21160

      83.80

      86.80

      169

      Item 21170

      167.60

      173.60

      170

      Item 21195

      62.85

      65.10

      171

      Item 21199

      83.80

      86.80

      172

      Item 21200

      83.80

      86.80

      173

      Item 21202

      83.80

      86.80

      174

      Item 21210

      125.70

      130.20

      175

      Item 21212

      209.50

      217.00

      176

      Item 21214

      209.50

      217.00

      177

      Item 21215

      314.25

      325.50

      178

      Item 21216

      293.30

      303.80

      179

      Item 21220

      83.80

      86.80

      180

      Item 21230

      125.70

      130.20

      181

      Item 21232

      104.75

      108.50

      182

      Item 21234

      167.60

      173.60

      183

      Item 21260

      83.80

      86.80

      184

      Item 21270

      167.60

      173.60

      185

      Item 21272

      83.80

      86.80

      186

      Item 21274

      125.70

      130.20

      187

      Item 21275

      209.50

      217.00

      188

      Item 21280

      314.25

      325.50

      189

      Item 21300

      62.85

      65.10

      190

      Item 21321

      83.80

      86.80

      191

      Item 21340

      83.80

      86.80

      192

      Item 21360

      104.75

      108.50

      193

      Item 21380

      62.85

      65.10

      194

      Item 21382

      83.80

      86.80

      195

      Item 21390

      62.85

      65.10

      196

      Item 21392

      83.80

      86.80

      197

      Item 21400

      83.80

      86.80

      198

      Item 21402

      146.65

      151.90

      199

      Item 21403

      209.50

      217.00

      200

      Item 21404

      104.75

      108.50

      201

      Item 21420

      62.85

      65.10

      202

      Item 21430

      83.80

      86.80

      203

      Item 21432

      104.75

      108.50

      204

      Item 21440

      167.60

      173.60

      205

      Item 21445

      209.50

      217.00

      206

      Item 21460

      62.85

      65.10

      207

      Item 21461

      83.80

      86.80

      208

      Item 21462

      62.85

      65.10

      209

      Item 21464

      83.80

      86.80

      210

      Item 21472

      104.75

      108.50

      211

      Item 21474

      104.75

      108.50

      212

      Item 21480

      83.80

      86.80

      213

      Item 21482

      104.75

      108.50

      214

      Item 21484

      104.75

      108.50

      215

      Item 21486

      146.65

      151.90

      216

      Item 21490

      62.85

      65.10

      217

      Item 21500

      167.60

      173.60

      218

      Item 21502

      125.70

      130.20

      219

      Item 21520

      83.80

      86.80

      220

      Item 21522

      104.75

      108.50

      221

      Item 21530

      314.25

      325.50

      222

      Item 21532

      167.60

      173.60

      223

      Item 21535

      209.50

      217.00

      224

      Item 21600

      62.85

      65.10

      225

      Item 21610

      104.75

      108.50

      226

      Item 21620

      83.80

      86.80

      227

      Item 21622

      104.75

      108.50

      228

      Item 21630

      104.75

      108.50

      229

      Item 21632

      125.70

      130.20

      230

      Item 21634

      188.55

      195.30

      231

      Item 21636

      314.25

      325.50

      232

      Item 21638

      209.50

      217.00

      233

      Item 21650

      167.60

      173.60

      234

      Item 21652

      209.50

      217.00

      235

      Item 21654

      167.60

      173.60

      236

      Item 21656

      209.50

      217.00

      237

      Item 21670

      83.80

      86.80

      238

      Item 21680

      62.85

      65.10

      239

      Item 21682

      83.80

      86.80

      240

      Item 21685

      209.50

      217.00

      241

      Item 21700

      62.85

      65.10

      242

      Item 21710

      83.80

      86.80

      243

      Item 21712

      104.75

      108.50

      244

      Item 21714

      104.75

      108.50

      245

      Item 21716

      104.75

      108.50

      246

      Item 21730

      62.85

      65.10

      247

      Item 21732

      83.80

      86.80

      248

      Item 21740

      104.75

      108.50

      249

      Item 21756

      125.70

      130.20

      250

      Item 21760

      146.65

      151.90

      251

      Item 21770

      167.60

      173.60

      252

      Item 21772

      125.70

      130.20

      253

      Item 21780

      83.80

      86.80

      254

      Item 21785

      209.50

      217.00

      255

      Item 21790

      314.25

      325.50

      256

      Item 21800

      62.85

      65.10

      257

      Item 21810

      83.80

      86.80

      258

      Item 21820

      62.85

      65.10

      259

      Item 21830

      83.80

      86.80

      260

      Item 21832

      146.65

      151.90

      261

      Item 21834

      83.80

      86.80

      262

      Item 21840

      167.60

      173.60

      263

      Item 21842

      125.70

      130.20

      264

      Item 21850

      83.80

      86.80

      265

      Item 21860

      62.85

      65.10

      266

      Item 21865

      209.50

      217.00

      267

      Item 21870

      314.25

      325.50

      268

      Item 21872

      167.60

      173.60

      269

      Item 21878

      62.85

      65.10

      270

      Item 21879

      104.75

      108.50

      271

      Item 21880

      146.65

      151.90

      272

      Item 21881

      188.55

      195.30

      273

      Item 21882

      230.45

      238.70

      274

      Item 21883

      272.35

      282.10

      275

      Item 21884

      314.25

      325.50

      276

      Item 21885

      356.15

      368.90

      277

      Item 21886

      398.05

      412.30

      278

      Item 21887

      439.95

      455.70

      279

      Item 21900

      62.85

      65.10

      280

      Item 21906

      104.75

      108.50

      281

      Item 21908

      125.70

      130.20

      282

      Item 21910

      188.55

      195.30

      283

      Item 21912

      104.75

      108.50

      284

      Item 21914

      125.70

      130.20

      285

      Item 21915

      104.75

      108.50

      286

      Item 21916

      104.75

      108.50

      287

      Item 21918

      104.75

      108.50

      288

      Item 21922

      125.70

      130.20

      289

      Item 21925

      83.80

      86.80

      290

      Item 21926

      83.80

      86.80

      291

      Item 21930

      125.70

      130.20

      292

      Item 21935

      104.75

      108.50

      293

      Item 21936

      104.75

      108.50

      294

      Item 21939

      62.85

      65.10

      295

      Item 21941

      146.65

      151.90

      296

      Item 21942

      209.50

      217.00

      297

      Item 21943

      104.75

      108.50

      298

      Item 21945

      104.75

      108.50

      299

      Item 21949

      104.75

      108.50

      300

      Item 21952

      83.80

      86.80

      301

      Item 21955

      104.75

      108.50

      302

      Item 21959

      104.75

      108.50

      303

      Item 21962

      104.75

      108.50

      304

      Item 21965

      104.75

      108.50

      305

      Item 21969

      167.60

      173.60

      306

      Item 21970

      314.25

      325.50

      307

      Item 21973

      104.75

      108.50

      308

      Item 21976

      104.75

      108.50

      309

      Item 21980

      104.75

      108.50

      310

      Item 21990

      62.85

      65.10

      311

      Item 21992

      83.80

      86.80

      312

      Item 21997

      83.80

      86.80

      313

      Item 22002

      83.80

      86.80

      314

      Item 22007

      83.80

      86.80

      315

      Item 22008

      83.80

      86.80

      316

      Item 22012

      62.85

      65.10

      317

      Item 22014

      62.85

      65.10

      318

      Item 22015

      125.70

      130.20

      319

      Item 22020

      83.80

      86.80

      320

      Item 22025

      83.80

      86.80

      321

      Item 22031

      104.75

      108.50

      322

      Item 22036

      62.85

      65.10

      323

      Item 22041

      41.90

      43.40

      324

      Item 22042

      20.95

      21.70

      325

      Item 22051

      188.55

      195.30

      326

      Item 22055

      251.40

      260.40

      327

      Item 22060

      628.50

      651.00

      328

      Item 22065

      104.75

      108.50

      329

      Item 22075

      314.25

      325.50

      330

      Item 22900

      125.70

      130.20

      331

      Item 22905

      125.70

      130.20

      332

      Item 23010

      20.95

      21.70

      333

      Item 23025

      41.90

      43.40

      334

      Item 23035

      62.85

      65.10

      335

      Item 23045

      83.80

      86.80

      336

      Item 23055

      104.75

      108.50

      337

      Item 23065

      125.70

      130.20

      338

      Item 23075

      146.65

      151.90

      339

      Item 23085

      167.60

      173.60

      340

      Item 23091

      188.55

      195.30

      341

      Item 23101

      209.50

      217.00

      342

      Item 23111

      230.45

      238.70

      343

      Item 23112

      251.40

      260.40

      344

      Item 23113

      272.35

      282.10

      345

      Item 23114

      293.30

      303.80

      346

      Item 23115

      314.25

      325.50

      347

      Item 23116

      335.20

      347.20

      348

      Item 23117

      356.15

      368.90

      349

      Item 23118

      377.10

      390.60

      350

      Item 23119

      398.05

      412.30

      351

      Item 23121

      419.00

      434.00

      352

      Item 23170

      439.95

      455.70

      353

      Item 23180

      460.90

      477.40

      354

      Item 23190

      481.85

      499.10

      355

      Item 23200

      502.80

      520.80

      356

      Item 23210

      523.75

      542.50

      357

      Item 23220

      544.70

      564.20

      358

      Item 23230

      565.65

      585.90

      359

      Item 23240

      586.60

      607.60

      360

      Item 23250

      607.55

      629.30

      361

      Item 23260

      628.50

      651.00

      362

      Item 23270

      649.45

      672.70

      363

      Item 23280

      670.40

      694.40

      364

      Item 23290

      691.35

      716.10

      365

      Item 23300

      712.30

      737.80

      366

      Item 23310

      733.25

      759.50

      367

      Item 23320

      754.20

      781.20

      368

      Item 23330

      775.15

      802.90

      369

      Item 23340

      796.10

      824.60

      370

      Item 23350

      817.05

      846.30

      371

      Item 23360

      838.00

      868.00

      372

      Item 23370

      858.95

      889.70

      373

      Item 23380

      879.90

      911.40

      374

      Item 23390

      900.85

      933.10

      375

      Item 23400

      921.80

      954.80

      376

      Item 23410

      942.75

      976.50

      377

      Item 23420

      963.70

      998.20

      378

      Item 23430

      984.65

      1019.90

      379

      Item 23440

      1005.60

      1041.60

      380

      Item 23450

      1026.55

      1063.30

      381

      Item 23460

      1047.50

      1085.00

      382

      Item 23470

      1068.45

      1106.70

      383

      Item 23480

      1089.40

      1128.40

      384

      Item 23490

      1110.35

      1150.10

      385

      Item 23500

      1131.30

      1171.80

      386

      Item 23510

      1152.25

      1193.50

      387

      Item 23520

      1173.20

      1215.20

      388

      Item 23530

      1194.15

      1236.90

      389

      Item 23540

      1215.10

      1258.60

      390

      Item 23550

      1236.05

      1280.30

      391

      Item 23560

      1257.00

      1302.00

      392

      Item 23570

      1277.95

      1323.70

      393

      Item 23580

      1298.90

      1345.40

      394

      Item 23590

      1319.85

      1367.10

      395

      Item 23600

      1340.80

      1388.80

      396

      Item 23610

      1361.75

      1410.50

      397

      Item 23620

      1382.70

      1432.20

      398

      Item 23630

      1403.65

      1453.90

      399

      Item 23640

      1424.60

      1475.60

      400

      Item 23650

      1445.55

      1497.30

      401

      Item 23660

      1466.50

      1519.00

      402

      Item 23670

      1487.45

      1540.70

      403

      Item 23680

      1508.40

      1562.40

      404

      Item 23690

      1529.35

      1584.10

      405

      Item 23700

      1550.30

      1605.80

      406

      Item 23710

      1571.25

      1627.50

      407

      Item 23720

      1592.20

      1649.20

      408

      Item 23730

      1613.15

      1670.90

      409

      Item 23740

      1634.10

      1692.60

      410

      Item 23750

      1655.05

      1714.30

      411

      Item 23760

      1676.00

      1736.00

      412

      Item 23770

      1696.95

      1757.70

      413

      Item 23780

      1717.90

      1779.40

      414

      Item 23790

      1738.85

      1801.10

      415

      Item 23800

      1759.80

      1822.80

      416

      Item 23810

      1780.75

      1844.50

      417

      Item 23820

      1801.70

      1866.20

      418

      Item 23830

      1822.65

      1887.90

      419

      Item 23840

      1843.60

      1909.60

      420

      Item 23850

      1864.55

      1931.30

      421

      Item 23860

      1885.50

      1953.00

      422

      Item 23870

      1906.45

      1974.70

      423

      Item 23880

      1927.40

      1996.40

      424

      Item 23890

      1948.35

      2018.10

      425

      Item 23900

      1969.30

      2039.80

      426

      Item 23910

      1990.25

      2061.50

      427

      Item 23920

      2011.20

      2083.20

      428

      Item 23930

      2032.15

      2104.90

      429

      Item 23940

      2053.10

      2126.60

      430

      Item 23950

      2074.05

      2148.30

      431

      Item 23960

      2095.00

      2170.00

      432

      Item 23970

      2115.95

      2191.70

      433

      Item 23980

      2136.90

      2213.40

      434

      Item 23990

      2157.85

      2235.10

      435

      Item 24100

      2178.80

      2256.80

      436

      Item 24101

      2199.75

      2278.50

      437

      Item 24102

      2220.70

      2300.20

      438

      Item 24103

      2241.65

      2321.90

      439

      Item 24104

      2262.60

      2343.60

      440

      Item 24105

      2283.55

      2365.30

      441

      Item 24106

      2304.50

      2387.00

      442

      Item 24107

      2325.45

      2408.70

      443

      Item 24108

      2346.40

      2430.40

      444

      Item 24109

      2367.35

      2452.10

      445

      Item 24110

      2388.30

      2473.80

      446

      Item 24111

2409.25

2495.50

447

Item 24112

2430.20

2517.20

448

Item 24113

2451.15

2538.90

449

Item 24114

2472.10

2560.60

450

Item 24115

2493.05

2582.30

451

Item 24116

2514.00

2604.00

452

Item 24117

2534.95

2625.70

453

Item 24118

2555.90

2647.40

454

Item 24119

2576.85

2669.10

455

Item 24120

2597.80

2690.80

456

Item 24121

2618.75

2712.50

457

Item 24122

2639.70

2734.20

458

Item 24123

2660.65

2755.90

459

Item 24124

2681.60

2777.60

460

Item 24125

2702.55

2799.30

461

Item 24126

2723.50

2821.00

462

Item 24127

2744.45

2842.70

463

Item 24128

2765.40

2864.40

464

Item 24129

2786.35

2886.10

465

Item 24130

2807.30

2907.80

466

Item 24131

2828.25

2929.50

467

Item 24132

2849.20

2951.20

468

Item 24133

2870.15

2972.90

469

Item 24134

2891.10

2994.60

470

Item 24135

2912.05

3016.30

471

Item 24136

2933.00

3038.00

472

Item 25000

20.95

21.70

473

Item 25005

41.90

43.40

474

Item 25010

62.85

65.10

475

Item 25013

20.95

21.70

476

Item 25014

20.95

21.70

477

Item 25020

41.90

43.40

Health Insurance (Pathology Services Table) Regulations 2020

24

Clause 2.14.1 of Schedule 1 (heading)

Omit “1 July 2022”, substitute “1 July 2023”.

25

Subclause 2.14.1(1) of Schedule 1

Repeal the subclause, substitute:

  1. (1)

    At the start of 1 July 2023 (the indexation time), the amount of a fee for an item in Group P12 is replaced by the amount worked out using the following formula:

    Note: The indexed fees could in 2023 be viewed on the Department’s MBS Online website ( level="6" section-type="Schedule">Schedule 3General amendments

    Health Insurance (Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations (No. 2) 2020

    1

    Schedule 1 (after item 59300)

    Insert:

    59302

    Three dimensional tomosynthesis of both breasts, if there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

    (a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or

    (b) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or

    (c) symptoms or indications of breast disease found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner;

    not being a service to which item 59300 applies (R)

    217.75

    2

    Schedule 1 (after item 59303)

    Insert:

    59305

    Three dimensional tomosynthesis of one breast, if there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

    (a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or

    (b) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or

    (c) symptoms or indications of breast disease found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner;

    not being a service to which item 59303 applies (R)

    122.85

    3

    Schedule 1 (item 61409, column 2)

    After “study”, insert “using technetium 99m”.

    4

    Schedule 1 (after item 61462)

    Insert:

    61466

    Cerebro‑spinal fluid transport study using indium‑111, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R)

    4,690.90

    1. 5

      Schedule 1 (at the end of Subgroup 22 of Group I5)

    Add:

    63498

    MRI service to which item 63501, 63502, 63504 or 63505 applies, if the service is performed on a person using intravenous or intra muscular sedation

    47.15

    63499

    MRI service to which item 63501, 63502, 63504 or 63505 applies, if the service is performed on a person under anaesthetic in the presence of a medical practitioner who is qualified to perform an anaesthetic

    165.05

    Subgroup 32—Magnetic resonance imaging—PIP breast implant

    63501

    MRI—scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity, if:

    (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and

    (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:

    (i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP); and

    (ii) the result of the scan confirms a loss of integrity of the implant (R)

    526.30

    63502

    MRI—scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity, if:

    (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and

    (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:

    (i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP); and

    (ii) the result of the scan does not demonstrate a loss of integrity of the implant (R)

    526.30

    63504

    MRI—scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity, if:

    (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and

    (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:

    (i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP); and

    (ii) presents with symptoms where implant rupture is suspected; and

    (iii) the result of the scan confirms a loss of integrity of the implant (R)

    526.30

    63505

    MRI—scan of one or both breasts for the evaluation of implant integrity, if:

    (a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and

    (b) the request for the scan identifies that the patient:

    (i) has or is suspected of having a silicone breast implant manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP); and

    (ii) presents with symptoms where implant rupture is suspected; and

    (iii) the result of the scan does not demonstrate a loss of integrity of the implant (R)

    526.30

    1. 6

      Clause 2.5.14 of Schedule 1 (note at the end of the table)

    Repeal the note.

    7

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 63545, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    MRI—multiphase scans of liver (including delayed imaging, if performed) with a contrast agent, for characterisation, or staging where surgical resection or interventional techniques are under consideration, if:

    (a) the patient has a confirmed extra‑hepatic primary malignancy (other than hepatocellular carcinoma); and

    (b) computed tomography is negative or inconclusive for hepatic metastatic disease; and

    (c) the identification of liver metastases would change the patient’s treatment planning

    Applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

    Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

    8

    Clause 1.1.2 of Schedule 1

    Repeal the clause, substitute:

    1.1.2Meaning of eligible non‑vocationally recognised medical practitioner

    1. (1)

      In this Schedule:

    eligible non‑vocationally recognised medical practitioner means a medical practitioner who:

    1. (a)

      as at 30 June 2023 was registered under the MedicarePlus for Other Medical Practitioners Program; and

    2. (b)

      had successfully completed the requirements of that Program on or before 30 June 2023, as evidenced by written advice from the Chief Executive Medicare.

    1. (2)

      In subclause (1):

    MedicarePlus for Other Medical Practitioners Program means the program by that name that, before 1 July 2023, was administered by the Chief Executive Medicare.

    Note: The MedicarePlus for Other Medical Practitioners Program ceased on 30 June 2023.

    9

    After clause 2.11.2 of Schedule 1

    Insert:

    2.11.3Certain services may be provided by video conference rather than at consulting rooms

    A service provided to a patient under item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318 or 319 may be provided by video conference rather than at consulting rooms if the service is associated with a service to which item 294 applies.

    10

    Schedule 1 (after item 293)

    Insert:

    294

    Professional attendance on a patient by a consultant physician practising in the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry if:

    (a) the attendance is by video conference; and

    (b) except for the requirement for the attendance to be at consulting rooms—item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 348, 350 or 352 would otherwise apply to the attendance; and

    (c) the patient is not an admitted patient; and

    (d) the patient is bulk‑billed; and

    (e) the patient:

    (i) is located:

    (A) within a Modified Monash 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and

    (B) at the time of the attendance—at least 15 km by road from the physician; or

    (ii) is a care recipient in a residential aged care facility; or

    (iii) is a patient of:

    (A) an Aboriginal medical service; or

    (B) an Aboriginal community controlled health service;

    for which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the Act applies

    50% of the fee for the relevant item referred to in paragraph (b) of column 2

    11

    Clause 2.14.4 of Schedule 1

    Repeal the clause, substitute:

    2.14.4Restrictions on items in Group A11—practitioners

    Each of items 588 and 591 apply to a service described in the item only if the service is rendered by a medical practitioner other than a general practitioner.

    12

    Clause 3.2.1 (definition of bulk‑billed)

    Repeal the definition.

    13

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 16003, column 3)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    1,554.25

    14

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 16006, column 3)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    1,047.70

    15

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 16009, column 3)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    507.55

    16

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 16012, column 3)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    2,915.10

    17

    Schedule 1 (item 16015, column 2)

    Omit “painful bony metastases from carcinoma of the prostate, if hormone therapy has failed”, substitute “the relief of bone pain due to skeletal metastases (as indicated by a positive bone scan), if systemic antineoplastic therapy is unavailable or has failed to control the patient’s disease”.

    18

    Schedule 1 (item 16018, column 2)

    Omit “hormonal therapy or chemotherapy have failed”, substitute “systemic antineoplastic therapy is unavailable or has failed to control the patient’s disease”.

    19

    Schedule 1 (item 16018, column 3)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    4,814.70

    20

    Schedule 1 (after item 30629)

    Insert:

    30630

    Insertion of testicular prosthesis, at least 6 months after orchidectomy (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    518.95

    21

    Clause 5.10.14 of Schedule 1

    Repeal the clause.

    22

    Schedule 1 (item 32221)

    Repeal the item.

    23

    Schedule 1 (item 38680)

    After “applies”, insert “(H)”.

    24

    Schedule 1 (item 49706, column 2)

    Omit “for infection,”.

    1. 25

      Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (definition of 2013 estimated resident population)

    Repeal the definition.

    26

    Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1

    Insert:

    2016 estimated resident population means the preliminary estimated resident population as at 30 June 2016, as published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

    1. 27

      Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Modified Monash 2 area)

    Omit “2013” (wherever occurring), substitute “2016”.

    1. 28

      Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Modified Monash 3 area)

    Omit “2013” (wherever occurring), substitute “2016”.

    1. 29

      Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Modified Monash 4 area)

    Omit “2013” (wherever occurring), substitute “2016”.

    1. 30

      Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (definition of bulk‑billed)

    Repeal the definition, substitute:

    bulk‑billed: a medical service is bulk‑billed if:

    1. (a)

      a medicare benefit is payable to a person in relation to the service; and

    2. (b)

      under an agreement entered into under section 20A of the Act:

      1. (i)

        the person assigns to the medical practitioner by whom, or on whose behalf, the service is provided, the person’s right to the payment of the medicare benefit; and

      2. (ii)

        the medical practitioner accepts the assignment in full payment of the medical practitioner’s fee for the service provided.

    Health Insurance (Pathology Services Table) Regulations 2020

    1. 31

      Schedule 1 (Group P3 table, at the end of the table)

    Add:

    69505

    Sequencing and analysis of the genome of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex from an isolate or nucleic acid extract:

    (a) to speciate the organism:

    (i) at the time of a patient’s initial diagnosis and commencement of initial empiric therapy; or

    (ii) following recurrence of a patient’s symptoms or a patient’s failure to respond to treatment within the expected timeframe; and

    (b) for the purpose of:

    (i) genome‑wide determination of the antimicrobial resistance markers (resistome) of the isolate; and

    (ii) individualising the patient’s treatment

    Applicable once at initial diagnosis and once per episode of disease recurrence

    150.00

    32

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 73427, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    Single gene testing for the characterisation of a germline gene variant or germline gene variants:

    (a) if requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and

    (b) within the same gene in which the patient’s reproductive partner has a documented pathogenic germline recessive gene variant for a neuromuscular disorder identified by a service described in:

    (i) item 73422, 73425 or 73426; or

    (ii) item 73434, if the patient has been provided a service described in item 73434 and that service has not identified a relevant variant

    Applicable once per gene

    1. 33

      Schedule 1 (Group P7 table, at the end of the table)

    Add:

    73429

    Genetic testing (including characterisation of single nucleotide variants, structural variants, fusions and copy number alterations) in a single gene panel, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, for a patient with clinical or laboratory evidence of a glioma, glioneuronal tumour or glioblastoma, to aid diagnosis and classification of the relevant tumour, including assessments of at least the following kinds:

    (a) IDH1, IDH2—variant testing;

    (b) 1p/19q—co‑deletion assessment;

    (c) H3F3A—variant status;

    (d) TERT—promoter variant status;

    (e) EGFR—amplification;

    (f) CDKN2A/B—deletion;

    (g) BRAF—variants

    Applicable to one test per diagnostic episode

    887.90

    73434

    Detection of pathogenic or likely pathogenic gene variants, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, for any of the following:

    (a) a patient with a suspected neuromuscular disorder;

    (b) a relative of a patient with a pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline gene variant associated with a neuromuscular disorder (confirmed by laboratory findings);

    (c) the reproductive partner of a patient with a recessive pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline gene variant associated with a neuromuscular disorder (confirmed by laboratory findings)

    Applicable once per gene per lifetime

    392.00

    73435

    Detection of pathogenic or likely pathogenic DUX4 gene variants, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, for:

    (a) a patient with a suspected neuromuscular disorder; or

    (b) a relative of a patient with a pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline gene variant associated with a neuromuscular disorder (confirmed by laboratory findings)

    Applicable once per gene per lifetime

    1,000.00

    1. 34

      Schedule 1 (Group P9 table, at the end of the table)

    Add:

    73812

    Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) performed in the management of established diabetes, if performed:

    (a) as a point‑of‑care test; and

    (b) by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who works in a general practice that is accredited to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Standards for point‑of care testing under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme; and

    (c) using a method certified by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), if the instrumentation used has a total coefficient variation less than 3.0% at 48 mmol/mol (6.5%)

    Applicable not more than 3 times per 12 months per patient

    11.80

    Schedule 4Plastic and reconstructive surgery services

    Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

    1

    Clause 5.10.4 of Schedule 1

    Repeal the clause.

    2

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 30003, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    Burns, involving 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performed

    Not applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy

    3

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 30006, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    Burns, involving 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performed

    Not applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy

    4

    Schedule 1 (after item 30006)

    Insert:

    30007

    Burns, involving 10% or more of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), without anaesthesia, if medical practitioner is present—each attendance at which the procedure is performed

    Not applicable for skin reactions secondary to radiotherapy

    170.20

    5

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 30010, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    Burns, involving not more than 3% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), in an operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, if medical practitioner is present (H) (Anaes.)

    6

    Schedule 1 (cell at item 30014, column 2)

    Repeal the cell, substitute:

    Burns, involving 3% or more but less than 20% of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), in an operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, if medical practitioner is present (H) (Anaes.)

    7

    Schedule 1 (items 30017 and 30020)

    Repeal the items, substitute:

    30015

    Burns, involving 20% or more but less than 50% of total body surface, or burns of less than 20% of total body surface involving 1% or more of total body surface within the hands or face, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), in an operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, if medical practitioner is present (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    255.30

    30016

    Burns, involving 50% or more of total body surface, dressing of (including redressing of any related donor site, if required), in an operating theatre under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, if medical practitioner is present (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    382.95

    8

    Schedule 1 (items 30165 to 30172)

    Repeal the items, substitute:

    30166

    Removal of redundant abdominal skin and lipectomy, as a wedge excision, for functional problems following significant weight loss equivalent to at least 5 body mass index points and if there has been a stable weight for a period of at least 6 months prior to surgery, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    821.45

    30169

    Removal of redundant non‑abdominal skin and lipectomy for functional problems following significant weight loss equivalent to at least 5 body mass index points and if there has been a stable weight for a period of at least 6 months prior to surgery, one or 2 non‑abdominal areas, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30175, 30176, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    657.15

    30175

    Radical abdominoplasty, with repair of rectus diastasis, excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue, and transposition of umbilicus, not being a laparoscopic procedure, if:

    (a) the patient has an abdominal wall defect as a consequence of pregnancy; and

    (b) the patient:

    (i) has a diastasis of at least 3cm measured by diagnostic imaging prior to this service; and

    (ii) has either or both of the following:

    (A) at least moderately severe pain or discomfort at the site of the diastasis in the abdominal wall during functional use and the pain or discomfort has been documented in the patient’s records by the practitioner providing the service;

    (B) low back pain or urinary symptoms likely due to rectus diastasis and the pain or symptoms have been documented in the patient’s records by the practitioner providing the service; and

    (iii) has failed to respond to non‑surgical conservative treatment, that must have included physiotherapy; and

    (iv) has not been pregnant in the last 12 months; and

    (c) the service is not a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30176, 30177, 30179, 30651, 30655, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies

    Applicable once per lifetime (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

    1,062.50

    9

    Schedule 1 (item 30176, column 2)

    Omit “Lipectomy, radical abdominoplasty (Pitanguy type or similar)”, substitute “Radical abdominoplasty”.

    10

    Schedule 1 (item 30176, column 2)

    Omit “item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies”, substitute “item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177, 30179, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies”.

    11

    Schedule 1 (item 30177, column 2)

    Omit “(Pitanguy type or similar)”.

    12

    Schedule 1 (item 30177, column 2)

Omit “item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30179, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies”, substitute “item 30166, 30175, 30176, 30179, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies”.

13

Schedule 1 (item 30179, column 2)

Omit “(Pitanguy type or similar)”.

14

Schedule 1 (item 30179, column 2)

Omit “item 30165, 30168, 30171, 30172, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45564 or 45565 applies”, substitute “item 30175, 30176, 30177, 45530, 45531, 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070, 46072, 46080, 46082, 46084, 46086, 46088 or 46090 applies”.

15

Schedule 1 (items 30299 to 30303)

Repeal the items, substitute:

30299

Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection in an axilla, using preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and/or lymphotropic dye injection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

777.85

30305

Sentinel lymph node biopsy or biopsies for breast cancer, involving dissection along internal mammary chain (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

777.90

16

Schedule 1 (item 30311, column 2)

Omit “lymphoscintigraphy and”, substitute “lymphoscintigraphy and/or”.

  1. 17

    Schedule 1 (item 30311, column 2, paragraph (c))

Omit “30300, 30302, 30303”, substitute “30305”.

18

Schedule 1 (item 30332, column 2)

Omit “(sampling)”.

19

Schedule 1 (item 30335)

Repeal the item.

20

Schedule 1 (item 30336, column 2)

Omit “, to level II or III”.

21

Schedule 1 (items 30651 and 30655, column 2)

Omit “service to which item”, substitute “service associated with a service to which item 30175,”.

22

Schedule 1 (items 31220 and 31225, column 2)

After “keratoses),”, insert “lipomas,”.

  1. 23

    Schedule 1 (item 31340, column 2, paragraph (b))

Omit “31375 or 31376”, substitute “31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383”.

24

Schedule 1 (after item 31340)

Insert:

31344

Lipoma, removal of, by surgical excision or liposuction, if:

(a) the lesion:

(i) is subcutaneous and 150mm or more in diameter; or

(ii) is submuscular, intramuscular or involves dissection of a named nerve or vessel and is 50 mm or more in diameter; and

(b) a specimen of the excised lipoma is sent for histological confirmation of diagnosis

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

691.90

  1. 25

    Schedule 1 (item 31345, column 2, subparagraph (a)(i))

After “diameter”, insert “but less than 150 mm in diameter”.

  1. 26

    Schedule 1 (items 31356, 31358, 31359, 31361 and 31363, column 2)

Omit “31375 or 31376”, substitute “31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383”.

27

Schedule 1 (item 31365, column 2)

Omit “31372 or 31373”, substitute “31372, 31373, 31377, 31378 or 31379”.

28

Schedule 1 (items 31367 and 31369, column 2)

Omit “31375 or 31376”, substitute “31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383”.

29

Schedule 1 (after item 31383)

Insert:

31386

Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:

(a) the lesion is excised from the head or neck; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 50 mm; and

(c) the excision involves at least 2 critical areas (eyelid, nose, ear, mouth); and

(d) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and

(e) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; and

(f) the service is not covered by item 31387

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

782.55

31387

Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:

(a) the lesion is excised from the head or neck; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 70 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and

(d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy; and

(e) the service is not covered by item 31386

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

704.20

31388

Malignant skin lesion (other than a malignant skin lesion covered by item 31371, 31372, 31373, 31374, 31375, 31376, 31377, 31378, 31379, 31380, 31381, 31382 or 31383), surgical excision (other than by shave excision) and repair of, if:

(a) the lesion is excised from the trunk or limbs; and

(b) the necessary excision diameter is more than 120 mm; and

(c) the excised specimen is sent for histological examination; and

(d) malignancy is confirmed from the excised specimen or previous biopsy

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

633.75

30

Schedule 1 (cell at item 31512, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with or without frozen section histology, other than a service associated with a service to which:

(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and

(b) item 31513, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side (if performed by the same medical practitioner)

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

31

Schedule 1 (after item 31512)

Insert:

31513

Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with simultaneous reshaping of the breast parenchyma using techniques such as round block or rotation flaps, other than a service associated with a service to which:

(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and

(b) item 31512, 31514, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

930.95

31514

Breast, malignant tumour, complete local excision of, with simultaneous ipsilateral pedicled breast reduction, including repositioning of the nipple, other than a service associated with a service to which:

(a) item 45523 or 45558 applies; and

(b) item 31512, 31513, 45520, 45522 or 45556 applies on the same side

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,342.20

32

Schedule 1 (item 31519, column 2)

Omit “Breast, total mastectomy”, substitute “Total mastectomy (unilateral)”.

33

Schedule 1 (item 31524)

Repeal the item, substitute:

31520

Total mastectomy (bilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,410.75

31522

Skin sparing mastectomy (unilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,139.30

31523

Skin sparing mastectomy (bilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,993.85

34

Schedule 1 (cell at item 31525, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Mastectomy for gynaecomastia (unilateral), with or without liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis), if:

(a) breast enlargement is not due to obesity and is not proportionate to body habitus; and

(b) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes;

not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

35

Schedule 1 (after item 31525)

Insert:

31526

Mastectomy for gynaecomastia (bilateral), with or without liposuction (suction assisted lipolysis), if:

(a) breast enlargement is not due to obesity and is not proportionate to body habitus; and

(b) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes;

not being a service associated with a service to which item 45585 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

996.65

31528

Nipple sparing mastectomy (unilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,139.30

31529

Nipple sparing mastectomy (bilateral) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,993.85

36

Schedule 1 (cell at item 31563, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Inverted nipple, surgical eversion of, with or without flap repair, if the nipple cannot readily be everted manually (Anaes.)

37

Schedule 1 (item 39329, column 2)

Omit “, 39327 or 39333”, substitute “or 39327”.

38

Schedule 1 (item 39333)

Repeal the item.

39

Clause 5.10.22 of Schedule 1

Repeal the clause, substitute:

5.10.21ARestrictions on items 46101 to 46111—services provided on the same occasion

Only one of items 46101, 46102, 46103, 46104, 46105, 46106, 46107, 46108, 46109, 46110 and 46111 may be claimed per provider per operation.

5.10.22Midface procedures

In items 46150 to 46158:

maxilla includes any procedure that involves the adjacent zygoma.

40

Schedule 1 (items 45000 and 45003, column 2)

Omit “31376”, substitute “31383”.

41

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45006, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Single stage large myocutaneous flap repair to one defect (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or similar large muscle), other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 45524 to 45542 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

42

Schedule 1 (item 45012)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45012

Single stage large muscle flap repair to one defect (pectoralis major, gastrocnemius, gracilis or similar large muscle), other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 45524 to 45542 apply (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

852.30

43

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45021, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Abrasive therapy for severely disfiguring scarring of face resulting from trauma, burns or acne, if sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes—limited to one claim per patient per episode (Anaes.)

44

Schedule 1 (item 45024)

Repeal the item.

45

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45027, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Vascular anomaly, cauterisation of or injection into, if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)

46

Schedule 1 (items 45030 and 45033)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45030

Vascular anomaly, of skin, mucous membrane and/or subcutaneous tissue, small, excision and suture of (Anaes.)

148.65

45033

Vascular anomaly, large or involving deeper tissue including facial muscle, excision and suture of (Anaes.) (Assist.)

269.35

47

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45035, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Vascular anomaly, large, deep, and involving major neurovascular structures, excision of, including dissection of muscles, nerves or major vessels (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

48

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45036, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Vascular anomaly, of neck, deep and involving major neurovascular structures, excision of, including dissection of cranial nerves and major vessels, (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

49

Schedule 1 (items 45039 and 45042)

Repeal the items.

50

Schedule 1 (item 45045, column 2)

Omit “Arteriovenous malformation”, substitute “Vascular anomaly”.

51

Schedule 1 (item 45054)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45054

Limb or chest, decompression escharotomy of (including all incisions), for acute compartment syndrome secondary to burn (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

357.10

52

Schedule 1 (item 45200, column 2)

Omit “31376”, substitute “31383”.

53

Schedule 1 (item 45201, column 2)

Omit “31373 or 31376”, substitute “31373, 31376, 31378, 31380 or 31383”.

  1. 54

    Schedule 1 (items 45203, 45206 and 45207, column 2)

Omit “31376”, substitute “31383”.

55

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45209, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), first stage of a multistage procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)

56

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45212, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), subsequent stage of a multistage procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)

57

Schedule 1 (items 45215, 45218 and 45236)

Repeal the items.

58

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45239, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Direct, indirect, free or local flap, revision of, by incision and suture and/or liposuction, applicable once per flap, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45497 applies (Anaes.)

59

Schedule 1 (items 45240 to 45418)

Repeal the items.

60

Schedule 1 (items 45439 and 45442)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45440

Split thickness skin graft to a small defect that is:

(a) less than 40 mm in diameter:

(i) on areas below the knee; or

(ii) distal to the ulnar styloid; or

(iii) on the genital area; or

(iv) on areas above the clavicle; or

(b) less than 80 mm in diameter on any other part of the body

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

311.45

45443

Split thickness skin graft to a large defect that is:

(a) 40 mm or more in diameter:

(i) on areas below the knee; or

(ii) distal to the ulnar styloid; or

(iii) on the genital area; or

(iv) on areas above the clavicle; or

(b) 80 mm or more in diameter on any other part of the body

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

642.35

61

Schedule 1 (items 45445 and 45448)

Repeal the items.

62

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45451, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Full thickness skin graft to one defect, with an average diameter of 5 mm or more (Anaes.) (Assist.)

63

Schedule 1 (items 45460 to 45494)

Repeal the items.

64

Schedule 1 (item 45497)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45497

Flap, free tissue transfer using microvascular techniques or any autologous breast reconstruction, revision of, by liposuction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45239 applies (H) (Anaes.)

347.20

65

Schedule 1 (items 45498 and 45499)

Repeal the items.

66

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45500, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery or vein of distal extremity or digit; cannot be claimed by the same provider for both artery and vein (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

67

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45501, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Microvascular anastomosis of artery or vein using microsurgical techniques, for replantation or revascularisation of limb or digit, if the limb or digit is devitalised and the repair is critical for restoration of blood supply, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

68

Schedule 1 (item 45502)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45502

Microvascular anastomoses of artery and vein using microsurgical techniques, for replantation or revascularisation of limb or digit, if the limb or digit is devitalised and the repair is critical for restoration of blood supply, including anastomoses of all required vessels for that extremity or digit, unless a micro‑arterial or micro‑venous graft is being used, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,915.50

69

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45503, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Micro‑arterial or micro‑venous graft using microsurgical techniques, if the graft is critical for restoration of blood supply, including harvest of graft and suturing of all related anastomoses (not to be claimed in the context of cardiac surgery) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

70

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45504, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Microvascular anastomosis of artery, vein or veins, using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue, including setting in of free flap, other than:

(a) a service for the purpose of breast reconstruction; or

(b) a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

71

Schedule 1 (items 45505 and 45506)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45505

Microvascular anastomoses of artery and vein or veins, using microsurgical techniques, for free transfer of tissue, including setting in of free flap, other than:

(a) a service for the purpose of breast reconstruction; or

(b) a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,943.50

45507

Microvascular repair using microsurgical techniques, with restoration of continuity of artery and vein of distal extremity or digit, including anastomoses of all required vessels for that extremity or digit, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565 or 45567 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,791.25

45510

Scar, of face or neck, not more than 3 cm in length, revision of, if:

(a) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or

(b) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty

(Anaes.)

240.85

72

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45515, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Scar, other than on face or neck, not more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if:

(a) the service is:

(i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or

(ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and

(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and

(c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non‑rebatable procedure); and

(d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes

(Anaes.)

73

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45518, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Scar, other than on face or neck, more than 7 cm in length, revision of, if:

(a) the service is:

(i) undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital; or

(ii) performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty; and

(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with the insertion of breast implants for cosmetic purposes; and

(c) the incision made for revision of the scar is not used as an approach for another procedure (including a non‑rebatable procedure); and

(d) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes

(Anaes.)

74

Schedule 1 (item 45519)

Repeal the item.

75

Schedule 1 (item 45520, column 2)

After “of the breast”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies on the same side”.

76

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45522, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral) without surgical repositioning of the nipple:

(a) excluding the treatment of gynaecomastia; and

(b) not with insertion of any prosthesis;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

77

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45523, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Reduction mammaplasty (bilateral) with surgical repositioning of the nipple:

(a) for patients with macromastia who are experiencing pain in the neck or shoulder region; and

(b) not with insertion of any prosthesis;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

78

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45524, column 2)

After “provided”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies”.

79

Schedule 1 (item 45527)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45527

Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using a permanent prosthesis, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,173.25

  1. 80

    Schedule 1 (item 45528, column 2, paragraph (b))

Omit “and/or”, substitute “or”.

81

Schedule 1 (item 45528, column 2)

Omit “(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)”, substitute “other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)”.

82

Schedule 1 (after item 45528)

Insert:

45529

Breast reconstruction (bilateral), following mastectomy, using permanent prostheses, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,053.10

83

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45530, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous (unilateral), using a large muscle or myocutaneous flap, isolated on its vascular pedicle, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

84

Schedule 1 (item 45533)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45531

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous (bilateral), using a large muscle or myocutaneous flap, isolated on its vascular pedicle, excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer, other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,107.15

45532

Revision of post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

296.65

85

Schedule 1 (item 45534, column 2)

After “single breast)”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies”.

86

Schedule 1 (item 45535, column 2)

After “4 services”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies”.

87

Schedule 1 (items 45536 and 45539)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45537

Perforator flap, such as a thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap or a lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flap, or similar, raising on a named source vessel, for reconstruction of a partial mastectomy defect, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

861.50

45538

Perforator flap, such as a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or similar, raising in preparation for microsurgical transfer of a free flap for post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

985.70

45539

Breast reconstruction (unilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion—insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,579.35

45540

Breast reconstruction (bilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion—insertion of tissue expansion unit and all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,763.80

45541

Breast reconstruction (bilateral), following mastectomy, using tissue expansion—removal of tissue expansion unit and insertion of permanent prosthesis, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,175.65

88

Schedule 1 (item 45542, column 2)

After “prosthesis”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45006 or 45012 applies”.

89

Schedule 1 (after item 45546)

Insert:

45547

Revision of breast prosthesis pocket, if:

(a) breast prosthesis or tissue expander has been placed for the purpose of breast reconstruction in the context of breast cancer or for developmental breast abnormality; and

(b) the prosthesis or tissue expander has migrated or rotated from its intended position or orientation; and

(c) the existing prosthesis is used

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

766.05

90

Schedule 1 (item 45556, column 2)

After “provided”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies on the same side”.

91

Schedule 1 (item 45558, column 2)

After “per lifetime”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 31512, 31513 or 31514 applies”.

92

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45561, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Microvascular anastomosis of artery and/or vein, if considered necessary to salvage a vascularly compromised pedicled or free flap, either during the primary procedure or at a subsequent return to theatre (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

93

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45562, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Free transfer of tissue (microvascular free flap) for non‑breast defect involving raising of tissue on vascular pedicle, including direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which item 45564, 45565, 45567, 46060, 46062, 46064, 46066, 46068, 46070 or 46072 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)

94

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45563, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Neurovascular island flap for restoration of essential sensation in the digits or sole of the foot, or for genital reconstruction, including:

(a) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect (if performed); and

(b) formal dissection of the neurovascular pedicle;

other than a service performed on simple V‑Y flaps or other standard flaps, such as rotation or keystone (Anaes.) (Assist.)

95

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45564, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non‑breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and

(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(d) transfer of tissue; and

(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562 or 45567 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

96

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45565, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non‑breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and

(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(d) transfer of tissue; and

(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562 or 45567 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

97

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45566, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Insertion of a temporary prosthetic tissue expander which requires subsequent removal, including all attendances for subsequent expansion injections, other than a service for breast or post‑mastectomy tissue expansion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

98

Schedule 1 (after item 45566)

Insert:

45567

Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non‑breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and

(b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(c) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(d) transfer of tissue; and

(e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562, 45564 or 45565 applies—single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,216.55

99

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45568, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Tissue expander, removal of, including complete excision of fibrous capsule if performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

100

Schedule 1 (items 45569 and 45570)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45571

Closure of abdomen with reconstruction of umbilicus, with or without lipectomy, to be used following the harvest of an autologous flap, being a service associated with a service to which item 45530, 45531, 45562, 45564, 45565 or 45567 applies, including repair of the musculoaponeurotic layer of the abdomen (including insertion of prosthetic mesh if used) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,133.55

101

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45572, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Intra‑operative tissue expansion using a prosthetic tissue expander, performed under general anaesthetic or intravenous sedation during an operation, if combined with a service to which another item in Group T8 applies (including expansion injections), not to be used for breast tissue expansion (Anaes.)

102

Schedule 1 (item 45581, column 2)

Omit “palsy”, substitute “paralysis”.

103

Schedule 1 (item 45585, column 2)

After “31525”, insert “or 31526”.

104

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45590, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Orbital cavity, reconstruction of wall or floor, with or without bone graft, cartilage graft or foreign implant, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45594 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

105

Schedule 1 (item 45593)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45592

Orbital cavity, reconstruction of wall and floor with bone graft, cartilage graft or foreign implant, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45594 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

932.25

45594

Orbital cavity, exploration of wall or floor without bone graft, cartilage graft or foreign implant, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45590 or 45592 applies on the same side (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

436.90

106

Schedule 1 (item 45596, column 2)

Omit “Maxilla, total resection of”, substitute “Hemimaxillectomy”.

107

Schedule 1 (item 45597, column 2)

Omit “Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae”, substitute “Total maxillectomy (bilateral)”.

108

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45599, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Mandible, total resection of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45608 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

109

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45608, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Mandible, segmental mandibular or maxilla reconstruction with bone graft, not being a service associated with a service to which item 45599 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

110

Schedule 1 (after item 45608)

Insert:

45609

Mandible, maxilla or skull base, reconstruction of, using bony free flap, all osteotomies, shaping, inset and fixation by any means, including all necessary 3 dimensional planning, if performed in conjunction with one or more services covered by items 46060 to 46068 (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

906.10

111

Schedule 1 (item 45611, column 2)

After “condylectomy”, insert “of”.

112

Schedule 1 (item 45614)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45614

Eyelid, reconstruction of a defect (greater than one quarter of the length of the lid) involving all 3 layers of the eyelid, if unable to be closed by direct suture or wedge excision, including all flaps and grafts that may be required (Anaes.) (Assist.)

913.50

  1. 113

    Schedule 1 (item 45644, column 2, paragraph (b))

Omit “patient notes”, substitute “patient notes;”.

114

Schedule 1 (item 45644, column 2)

Omit “(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)”, substitute “other than a service associated with a service to which item 45718 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)”.

115

Schedule 1 (item 45647)

Repeal the item.

116

Schedule 1 (item 45660, column 2)

Omit “multiple”.

117

Schedule 1 (item 45661, column 2)

Omit “full thickness”.

118

Schedule 1 (item 45662)

Repeal the item.

119

Schedule 1 (item 45665, column 2)

After “sutures”, insert “, excluding eyelid wedge when performed in conjunction with a cosmetic eyelid procedure”.

120

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45671, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Lip or eyelid reconstruction, single stage or first stage of a two‑stage flap reconstruction of a defect involving all 3 layers of tissue, if the flap is switched from the opposing lip or eyelid respectively (Anaes.) (Assist.)

121

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45674, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Lip or eyelid reconstruction, second stage of a two‑stage flap reconstruction, division of the pedicle and inset of flap and closure of the donor (Anaes.)

122

Schedule 1 (items 45677 to 45686)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45677

Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

625.25

45680

Cleft lip, unilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

815.40

45683

Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, without anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

905.85

45686

Cleft lip, bilateral—primary repair of nasolabial complex, one stage, with anterior palate repair (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,069.20

123

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45714, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Oro‑nasal fistula, repair of, including a local flap for closure (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

124

Schedule 1 (after item 45716)

Insert:

45717

Alveolar cleft (congenital), unilateral, bone grafting of, including local flap closure of associated oro‑nasal fistulae and ridge augmentation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 45718 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,287.95

45718

Face, contour restoration of one region, for the correction of deformity using autogenous bone or cartilage, if the deformity:

(a) is secondary to congenital absence of tissue; or

(b) has arisen from:

(i) trauma (other than from previous cosmetic surgery); or

(ii) a diagnosed pathological process;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 45644 or 45717 (alveolar bone grafting) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,401.25

125

Schedule 1 (items 45720 to 45758)

Repeal the items.

126

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45761, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site, if:

(a) the deformity:

(i) is secondary to congenital absence of tissue; or

(ii) has arisen from trauma (other than from previous cosmetic surgery) or a diagnosed pathological process; and

(b) the service is required for maintaining lip competency; and

(c) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

127

Schedule 1 (item 45767, column 2)

Omit “intra‑cranial”, substitute “using intracranial approach (H)”.

128

Schedule 1 (item 45770)

Repeal the item.

129

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45773, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Syndromic orbital dystopia, such as Treacher Collins Syndrome, bilateral facial or periorbital reconstruction, with bone grafts from a distant site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

130

Schedule 1 (item 45782, column 2)

Omit “, unilateral”, substitute “(H)”.

131

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45785, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Cranial vault reconstruction for single suture synostosis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

132

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45788, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Glenoid fossa, construction of, from bone and cartilage graft, and creation of condyle and ascending ramus of mandible, in hemifacial microsomia, not including harvesting of graft material (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

133

Schedule 1 (item 45791, column 2)

Omit “hemifacial”, substitute “craniofacial”.

134

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45794, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Osseo‑integration procedure, first stage, implantation of fixture, following congenital absence, tumour or trauma, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41603 or 41604 applies (Anaes.)

135

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45797, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Osseo‑integration procedure, second stage, fixation of transcutaneous abutment, following congenital absence, tumour or trauma, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41603 or 41604 applies (Anaes.)

136

Schedule 1 (item 45799)

Repeal the item.

137

Schedule 1 (items 45801, 45803 and 45805)

Repeal the items, substitute:

45801

Tumour, cyst, ulcer or scar (other than a scar removed during the surgical approach at an operation), in the oral cavity, removal from mucosa or submucosal tissues, if the removal is by surgical excision and suture (Anaes.)

147.80

138

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45815, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Operation on:

(a) mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis with radiological and laboratory evidence of osteomyelitis; or

(b) mandible or maxilla for necrosis of the jaw from any cause including medication or radiation that requires debridement of the alveolar bone or beyond

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

139

Schedule 1 (items 45817, 45819 and 45821)

Repeal the items.

140

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45823, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Arch bars or similar, one or more, that were inserted for dental fixation purposes to the maxilla or mandible, removal of, requiring general anaesthesia, if the service is undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (Anaes.)

141

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45831, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Papillary hyperplasia of the palate, surgical reduction of—cannot be claimed more than once per occasion of service (Anaes.) (Assist.)

  1. 142

    Schedule 1 (items 45833, 45835, 45839 and 45843)

Repeal the items.

143

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45845, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Osseo‑integration procedure, intra‑oral implantation of titanium or similar fixture to facilitate restoration of the dentition following:

(a) resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for a benign or a malignant tumour; or

(b) segmental loss from trauma or congenital absence of a segment of the maxilla or mandible (multiple adjacent teeth)

Fixture must be placed at site of the missing segment following appropriate reconstructive procedures (Anaes.)

144

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45847, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Osseo‑integration procedure, fixation of transmucosal abutment to fixtures that are placed following:

(a) resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for a benign or a malignant tumour; or

(b) segmental loss from trauma or congenital absence of a segment of the maxilla or mandible (multiple adjacent teeth)

Fixture must be placed at site of the missing segment following appropriate reconstructive procedures (Anaes.)

145

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45849, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Maxillary sinus, allograft, bone graft or both, to floor of maxillary sinus following elevation of mucosal lining (sinus lift procedure), unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)

146

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45851, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, as an independent procedure performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, other than a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Group applies (H) (Anaes.)

147

Schedule 1 (item 45853)

Repeal the item.

148

Schedule 1 (item 45855)

Repeal the item, substitute:

45855

Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with another arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)

318.20

149

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45857, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or lysis and lavage or biopsy (including repositioning of meniscus where indicated)—one or more such procedures of that joint, other than a service associated with any other arthroscopic or open procedure of the temporomandibular joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)

  1. 150

    Schedule 1 (items 45859, 45861, 45863, 45867 and 45869)

Repeal the items.

151

Schedule 1 (item 45873, column 2)

Omit “45863, 45867, 45869 or”.

152

Schedule 1 (after item 45873)

Insert:

45874

Temporomandibular joint, including condylar head and glenoid fossa, total alloplastic replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,443.35

  1. 153

    Schedule 1 (items 45875, 45877, 45879 and 45885)

Repeal the items.

154

Schedule 1 (cell at item 45894, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Grafting (mucosa or split skin), in the oral cavity of a mucosal defect (Anaes.)

155

Schedule 1 (items 45897 and 45900)

Repeal the items.

156

Schedule 1 (items 45945 to 45996)

Repeal the items, substitute:

46050

Perforator flap, raising on a named source vessel, for pedicled transfer for head or neck or other non‑breast reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

861.50

46052

Perforator Flap, such as anterolateral thigh flap or similar, raising in preparation for microsurgical transfer of a free flap for head or neck or other non‑breast reconstruction (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

271.90

46060

Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non‑breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and

(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and

(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than the following:

(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;

(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,915.50

46062

Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non‑breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and

(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and

(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than the following:

(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;

(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,788.80

46064

Free transfer of tissue with a vascularised bone component (including chimeric/composite flap), for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non‑breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and

(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and

(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than the following:

(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;

(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,091.70

46066

Double free flap, including one free transfer of tissue with a vascularized bone component, for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non‑breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and

(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and

(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than the following:

(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;

(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

4,183.15

46068

Double free flap, including one free transfer of tissue with a vascularized bone component, for the repair of major defect of the head or neck or other non‑breast defect, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques; and

(b) harvesting of flap (including osteotomies); and

(c) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and

(d) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(e) transfer of tissue, including fixation of bony element and inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than the following:

(g) bony reshaping for purposes of reconstruction of maxilla, mandible or skull base;

(h) a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,137.55

46070

Double free flap, including 2 free transfers of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect, involving anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation, including (but not limited to):

(a) raising each flap of tissue on a separate vascular pedicle; and

(b) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(c) transfer of tissue; and

(d) inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(e) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than a service:

(f) performed in the context of breast reconstruction; or

(g) associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

4,183.15

46072

Double free flap, including 2 free transfers of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect, involving anastomoses of all required vessels using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):

(a) raising each flap of tissue on a separate vascular pedicle; and

(b) preparation of recipient vessels; and

(c) transfer of tissue; and

(d) inset of tissue at recipient site; and

(e) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;

other than a service:

(f) performed in the context of breast reconstruction; or

(g) associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505 or 45562 applies

Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,137.55

46080

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, single surgeon (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,216.55

46082

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, single surgeon (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomoses of arteries and veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

5,629.00

46084

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,788.80

46086

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (unilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,091.70

46088

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomosis of artery and one or more veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

4,880.35

46090

Post‑mastectomy breast reconstruction, autologous, conjoint surgery (bilateral) using a myocutaneous or perforator flap, by microsurgical transfer:

(a) including anastomoses of arteries and veins (including repair of secondary skin defect); but

(b) excluding repair of muscular aponeurotic layer;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30177 or 30179 applies—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,660.40

46092

Lower pole coverage of reconstructive breast prosthesis, following mastectomy, using muscle or fascia turnover flap or autologous dermal flaps, if the service is performed in combination with a service to which item 31522, 31523, 31528, 31529, 45527, 45539 or 45542 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)

444.70

46094

Lower pole coverage or complete implant coverage of reconstructive breast prosthesis, following mastectomy, using allograft or synthetic products (Anaes.) (Assist.)

328.55

46100

Excision of burnt tissue, or definitive burn wound closure, if:

(a) the area of burn excised involves more than 1% of hands, face or anterior neck; and

(b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service (the co‑claimed service) to which any of items 46101 to 46135 (other than item 46112 or 46124) apply;

other than a service to which item 46136 applies

40% of the

fee for the

co‑claimed

service

46101

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves not more than 1% of the total body surface (Anaes.) (Assist.)

369.65

46102

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves more than 1% but less than 3% of the total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

586.80

46103

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 3% or more but less than 10% of the total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

643.65

46104

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 10% or more but less than 20% of the total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

981.95

46105

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,320.60

46106

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,659.80

46107

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,998.45

46108

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,336.50

46109

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,675.20

46110

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,048.05

46111

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves 80% or more of total body surface, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,413.65

46112

Excision of burnt tissue, if the area of burn excised involves whole of face (excluding ears)—may be claimed with any one of items 46101 to 46111, based on the percentage total body surface (excluding the face), other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies and excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,884.50

46113

Excised burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is not more than 1% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

369.65

46114

Excised burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 1% but not more than 3% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

586.80

46115

Excised burn wound closure or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 3% but not more than 10% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

643.65

46116

Excised burn wound closure or closure of skin defect secondary to burns contracture release, if the defect area is more than 10% but not more than 20% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

981.95

46117

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,320.60

46118

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 30% or more but less than 40% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,659.80

46119

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 40% or more but less than 50% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,998.45

46120

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 50% or more but less than 60% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,336.50

46121

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 60% or more but less than 70% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,675.20

46122

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 70% or more but less than 80% of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision or contracture release; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,048.05

46123

Excised burn wound closure, if the defect area is 80% or more of total body surface and if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,413.65

46124

Excised burn wound closure of whole of face, if the service:

(a) is performed at the same time as the procedure for the primary burn wound excision; and

(b) involves:

(i) autologous skin grafting for definitive closure; or

(ii) allogenic skin grafting, or biosynthetic skin substitutes, to temporize the excised wound;

excluding aftercare, other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,884.50

46125

Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves less than 1% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

369.65

46126

Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

586.80

46127

Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

812.90

46128

Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 10% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements), excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,490.25

46129

Non‑excisional debridement of superficial or mid‑dermal partial thickness burns, if the area of burn involves 30% or more of total body surface, and application of skin substitute (skin allograft or biosynthetic epidermal replacements), excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,727.10

46130

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves less than 1% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (Anaes.) (Assist.)

369.65

46131

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

586.80

46132

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

643.65

46133

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

981.95

46134

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, if the defect area involves 20% or more but less than 30% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,173.15

46135

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, if the defect area involves 30% or more of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,413.65

46136

Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis, of whole of face, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non‑autologous temporary wound closure, excluding aftercare, other than a service associated with a service to which item 46100 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,884.50

46140

Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is less than 1% of total body surface, including direct repair if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)

281.95

46141

Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 1% or more but less than 3% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

423.00

46142

Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

507.45

46143

Burns contracture, release of, by excision or incision of scar, if the defect resulting from surgery is 10% or more but less than 20% of total body surface (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

657.80

46150

Mandible or maxilla, procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, by osteotomy in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,456.40

46151

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,588.00

46152

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,191.00

46153

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for advancement, retrusion or alteration of tilt, or combination of these, by osteotomies in standard planes, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—single surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,984.90

46154

Maxilla, procedure for reshaping arch of, by complex segmental osteotomies, including fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used), one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,662.20

46155

Mandible, procedure for reshaping arch of, by complex segmental osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used), one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,662.20

46156

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,897.60

46157

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,423.20

46158

Mandible and maxilla (bimaxillary), procedure for any combination of arch reshaping, advancement, retrusion or tilting of, involving complex segmental osteotomies, with or without standard osteotomies, including genioplasty (if performed) and fixation by any means (including application of distractors if used)—single surgeon, one service per patient on the same occasion (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,371.95

46159

Midfacial osteotomies, Le Fort II or Le Fort III—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,098.55

46160

Midfacial osteotomies, Le Fort II or Le Fort III—conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,573.90

46161

Midfacial osteotomies, Le Fort II or Le Fort III—single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,623.15

46170

Decompression of thoracic outlet, primary, for thoracic outlet syndrome, using any approach, including (if performed) division of scalene muscles, cervical rib and/or first rib resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,095.25

46171

Decompression of thoracic outlet, repeat (revision) procedure, for thoracic outlet syndrome, using any approach, including (if performed) division of scalene muscles, cervical rib and/or first rib resection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,861.90

46172

Removal or debulking of brachial plexus tumour, involving intraneural dissection, either supraclavicular or infraclavicular dissection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,738.05

46173

Removal or debulking of brachial plexus tumour, involving intraneural dissection, both supraclavicular and infraclavicular dissection (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,833.30

46174

Exploration of the brachial plexus, either supraclavicular or infraclavicular, including any neurolyses performed and intraoperative neurophysiological recordings, but excluding reconstruction of elements (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,738.05

46175

Exploration of the brachial plexus, both supraclavicular and infraclavicular, including any neurolyses performed and intraoperative neurophysiological recordings, but excluding reconstruction of elements (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

4,380.90

46176

Exploration of the brachial plexus, posterior subscapular approach, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):

(a) resection of the first rib and/or second rib; and

(b) vertebral laminectomies or facetectomies, if performed; and

(c) any neurolyses performed; and

(d) intraoperative neurophysiological recordings;

excluding the following:

(e) reconstruction of elements of the plexus;

(f) spinal instrumentation

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,095.25

46177

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,861.90

46178

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,861.90

46179

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, single cord or trunk, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,549.75

46180

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,738.05

46181

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,738.05

46182

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, more than a single cord or trunk, but less than the whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,283.55

46183

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, single surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,285.65

46184

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, principal surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

3,285.65

46185

Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

2,738.05

157

Schedule 1 (cell at item 47000, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction, requiring general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation, if performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (H) (Anaes.)

158

Schedule 1 (cell at item 47753, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Maxilla or mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

159

Schedule 1 (item 47756)

Repeal the item.

160

Schedule 1 (cell at item 47762, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Zygomatic arch, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra‑oral or other approach, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)

161

Schedule 1 (item 47765)

Repeal the item, substitute:

47765

Zygomaticomaxillary complex/malar, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at one or more sites (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

492.10

47766

Naso‑orbital‑ethmoidal complex, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at one or more sites (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

658.20

162

Schedule 1 (items 47768 to 47783)

Repeal the items.

163

Schedule 1 (items 47786 and 47789, column 2)

Omit “plate”, substitute “one or more plates”.

  1. 164

    Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (a) of the definition of maxilla)

Omit “45720 to 45752”, substitute “46150 to 46158”.

Schedule 5Mental health case conferencing services

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

1

Subparagraph 1.1.5(1)(b)(i) of Schedule 1

After “855 to 858,”, insert “930, 933, 935, 937, 943, 945, 946, 948, 959, 961, 962, 964,”.

2

Subclause 1.2.7(1) of Schedule 1

Omit “900 to 6015”, substitute “900, 903, 2700 to 6015”.

3After subclause 2.16.9(1) of Schedule 1

Insert:

  1. (1A)

    Despite subclause (1), items 723 and 732 also apply to a service for a patient if:

    1. (a)

      the service is provided for the purpose of coordinating the development of team care arrangements, or coordinating a review of team care arrangements, for the patient; and

    2. (b)

      the patient:

      1. (i)

        is referred for a service to which any of the following items apply:

        1. (A)

          an item in Subgroup 2 of Group A20;

        2. (B)

          an item in Subgroup 9 of Group A7;

        3. (C)

          an item in Subgroup 3 or 10 of Group A40;

        4. (D)

          an item in Group M6 or M7;

        5. (E)

          an item in Subgroup 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 of Group M18; or

      2. (ii)

        has an eating disorder treatment and management plan; and

    3. (c)

      the patient is described in column 2 of an item in table 2.16.9.

  1. 4

    Subclause 2.16.12(2) of Schedule 1 (table item 2)

Repeal the item, substitute:

2

723 (if subclause 2.16.9(1) applies to the item)

(a) In the 3 months before performance of the service, being a service to which item 732 (for coordinating a review of team care arrangements, a multi‑disciplinary community care plan or a multi‑disciplinary discharge care plan in accordance with subclause 2.16.9(1)) applies but had not been performed for the patient; and

(b) the service is performed not more than once in a 12 month period; and

(c) the service is not performed by a general practitioner:

(i) who is a recognised specialist in palliative medicine; and

(ii) who is treating a palliative patient that has been referred to the general practitioner; and

(iii) to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 of Group A24 applies because of the treatment of the palliative patient by the general practitioner

2A

723 (if subclause 2.16.9(1A) applies to the item)

(a) In the 3 months before performance of the service, being a service to which item 732 (for coordinating the review of team care arrangements in accordance with subclause 2.16.9(1A)) applies but had not been performed for the patient; and

(b) the service is performed not more than once in a 12 month period; and

(c) the service is not performed by a general practitioner:

(i) who is a recognised specialist in palliative medicine; and

(ii) who is treating a palliative patient that has been referred to the general practitioner; and

(iii) to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 of Group A24 applies because of the treatment of the palliative patient by the general practitioner

  1. 5

    Subclause 2.16.12(2) of Schedule 1 (table item 5)

Repeal the item, substitute:

5

732 (if subclause 2.16.9(1) applies to the item)

Each service:

(a) may be performed:

(i) once in a 3 month period; and

(ii) on the same day; but

(b) may not be performed by a general practitioner:

(i) who is a recognised specialist in palliative medicine; and

(ii) who is treating a palliative patient that has been referred to the general practitioner; and

(iii) to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 of Group A24 applies because of the treatment of the palliative patient by the general practitioner

5A

732 (if subclause 2.16.9(1A) applies to the item

The service, being a service to which item 732 (for coordinating the review of team care arrangements) applies:

(a) may be performed once in a 3 month period; but

(b) may not be performed by a general practitioner:

(i) who is a recognised specialist in palliative medicine; and

(ii) who is treating a palliative patient that has been referred to the general practitioner; and

(iii) to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 of Group A24 applies because of the treatment of the palliative patient by the general practitioner

6

Clause 2.16.15 of Schedule 1

Omit “and 866”, substitute “, 866, 930, 933, 935, 946, 948 and 959”.

7

Clause 2.16.16 of Schedule 1

Omit “and 838”, substitute “, 838, 937, 943, 945, 961, 962 and 964”.

8

After clause 2.16.19 of Schedule 1

Insert:

2.16.19ARestrictions on items 930 to 964

Items 930 to 964 apply to a patient only if the patient:

  1. (a)

    is referred for a service to which any of the following items apply:

    1. (i)

      an item in Subgroup 2 of Group A20;

    2. (ii)

      an item in Subgroup 9 of Group A7;

    3. (iii)

      an item in Subgroup 3 or 10 of Group A40;

    4. (iv)

      an item in Group M6 or M7;

    5. (v)

      an item in Subgroup 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 of Group M18; or

  2. (b)

    has an eating disorder treatment and management plan.

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    Schedule 1 (Group A15 table, at the end of the table)

Add:

930

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes

77.45

933

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes

132.45

935

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes

220.80

937

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes

56.90

943

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes

97.50

945

Attendance by a general practitioner, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference, if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes

162.30

946

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

154.60

948

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

232.05

959

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate a mental health case conference of at least 45 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

309.15

961

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

111.05

962

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

177.10

964

Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry or paediatrics, as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in a mental health case conference of at least 45 minutes, with the multidisciplinary case conference team

243.20

10

Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1

Insert:

mental health case conference means a process by which a multidisciplinary case conference team carries out all of the following activities relevant to a patient’s mental health:

  1. (a)

    discussing the patient’s history;

  2. (b)

    identifying the patient’s multidisciplinary care needs;

  3. (c)

    identifying outcomes to be achieved by members of the multidisciplinary case conference team giving mental health care and service to the patient;

  4. (d)

    identifying tasks that need to be undertaken to achieve these outcomes, and allocating those tasks to members of the multidisciplinary case conference team;

  5. (e)

    assessing whether previously identified outcomes (if any) have been achieved.

Health Insurance Regulations 2018

  1. 11

    Subsection 28(1) (cell at table item 10, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 243, 244, 969, 971, 972, 973, 975, 986

12

Subsection 28(1) (table item 19, column 2)

After “758”, insert “, 930, 933, 935, 937, 943, 945”.

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