Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth)

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Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024

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 1 February 2024

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 (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024.

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.

The whole of this instrument

1 March 2024.

1 March 2024

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made.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Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.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 1AmendmentsPart 1Plastic, reconstructive and spinal surgery

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

  1. 1

    Schedule 1 (items 31344, 31386, 31387 and 31388, column 2)

Before “(Anaes.)”, insert “(H)”.

2

Schedule 1 (item 45027, column 2)

After “hospital”, insert “(H)”.

3

Schedule 1 (item 45209, column 2)

After “procedure”, insert “(H)”.

4

Schedule 1 (item 45562, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “(H)”.

5

Schedule 1 (item 45563, column 2)

After “keystone”, insert “(H)”.

6

Schedule 1 (item 45614, column 2)

After “required”, insert “(H)”.

7

Schedule 1 (item 45671, column 2)

After “respectively”, insert “(H)”.

8

Schedule 1 (item 45855, column 2)

After “that joint”, insert “(H)”.

9

Schedule 1 (item 45857, column 2)

After “the temporomandibular joint”, insert “(H)”.

10

Schedule 1 (item 46092, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “(H)”.

11

Schedule 1 (item 46094, column 2)

After “products”, insert “(H)”.

12

Schedule 1 (item 51021, column 2)

After “segment,”, insert “excluding vertebral body tethering for the treatment of scoliosis and”.

  1. 13

    Schedule 1 (items 51022, 51023, 51024, 51025 and 51026, column 2)

After “segments,”, insert “excluding vertebral body tethering for the treatment of scoliosis and”.

14

Schedule 1 (item 51165, column 2)

After “segment,”, insert “excluding vertebral body tethering for the treatment of scoliosis and”.

Part 2Surgical operations

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

15

Subclause 1.2.4(1) of Schedule 1

Omit “and 16404”, substitute “16404, 91823, 91825, 91826, 91833, 91836, 92611, 92612, 92613 and 92618”.

16

At the end of subclause 1.2.4(1) of Schedule 1

Add:

Note: Some of these items are specified in determinations made under subsection 3C(1) of the Act.

17

After clause 5.10.5 of Schedule 1

Insert:

5.10.5AMeaning of treatment cycle

In item 30665:

treatment cycle, for a patient, means a series of treatments for the patient that:

  1. (a)

    begins on the day of the initial failed attempt at biliary stone removal via ERCP extraction techniques; and

  2. (b)

    ends at the conclusion of the aftercare period for the procedure (being either the lithotripsy procedure or a definitive surgical management procedure) that has resulted in removal of the biliary stones.

18

Schedule 1 (item 30484, column 2)

Omit “cholangio‑pancreatography”, substitute “cholangiopancreatography, other than a service to which item 30664 or 30665 applies”.

  1. 19

    Schedule 1 (at the end of the cell at item 30662, column 2)

Add “(Assist.)”.

20

Schedule 1 (after item 30663)

Insert:

30664

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with single operator, single use peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy (POCPS) and biopsy, for the diagnosis of biliary strictures for a patient for whom:

(a) a previous ERCP service has been provided; and

(b) results from guided brush cytology or intraductal biopsy (or both) are indeterminate

Applicable not more than 2 times in a 12 month period, or not more than 3 times in a 12 month period if the patient has been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

644.40

30665

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with single operator, single use peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy (POCPS) and electrohydraulic or laser lithotripsy for the removal of biliary stones that are:

(a) greater than 10mm in diameter; or

(b) proximal to a stricture;

for a patient for whom there has been at least one failed attempt at removal via ERCP extraction techniques

Applicable not more than 2 times per treatment cycle

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

901.35

21

Schedule 1 (after item 31536)

Insert:

31537

Insertion of a marker clip into a breast, including axilla, following a breast biopsy and using imaging (but not including the associated imaging), if additional surgery, neoadjuvant systemic therapy, follow up imaging or radiation may be required and the insertion is for any of the following reasons:

(a) to mark the site of a lesion that has been totally or almost completely removed;

(b) to confirm biopsy site if multiple lesions are present;

(c) to confirm biopsy site of an ill‑defined lesion;

(d) future surgery or preoperative localisation is considered to be potentially difficult due to lesion conspicuity;

(e) preoperative localisation is likely to be carried out using a modality different from the biopsy modality;

(f) for correlation across modalities for diagnostic reasons

(Anaes.)

208.50

22

Schedule 1 (after item 32117)

Insert:

32118

Treatment of external rectal prolapse, or of symptomatic high grade rectal intussusception (the rectum descends to the level of or into the anal canal, confirmed by diagnostic imaging):

(a) by minimally invasive surgery involving:

(i) ventral dissection of the extra‑peritoneal rectum; and

(ii) suspension of the rectum from the sacral promontory by means of a prosthesis; and

(b) including suspension of the vagina if performed, and any associated repair;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 35595 or 35597 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,621.50

23

Schedule 1 (items 36504 and 36836, column 2)

Omit “, 37206, 37215, 37230 or 37233”, substitute “or 37215”.

24

Schedule 1 (item 36842, column 2)

Omit “, 37203, 37206, 37230 and 37233”, substitute “and 37203”.

25

Schedule 1 (item 37201, column 2)

Omit “37206,”.

26

Schedule 1 (item 37202)

Repeal the item.

27

Schedule 1 (item 37203, column 2)

Omit “37202,”.

28

Schedule 1 (after item 37203)

Insert:

37204

Cytoscopy with insertion of prostatic implants for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (Anaes.)

876.75

37205

Prostate, ablation by water vapour with or without cytoscopy and with or without urethrosocopy (Anaes.)

355.95

29

Schedule 1 (item 37206)

Repeal the item.

30

Schedule 1 (item 37207, column 2)

Omit “37202, 37203, 37206,”, substitute “37203,”.

31

Schedule 1 (item 37224, column 2)

Omit “37202, 37203, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37215, 37230 or 37233”, substitute “37203, 37207, 37208 or 37215”.

32

Schedule 1 (items 37230 and 37233)

Repeal the items.

33

Schedule 1 (item 37245, column 2)

Omit “37202, 37203, 37206,”, substitute “37203,”.

  1. 34

    Clause 7.1.1 of Schedule 1 (definition of treatment cycle)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

treatment cycle:

  1. (a)

    in relation to assisted reproductive services—has the meaning given by clause 5.2.3; and

  2. (b)

    for item 30665—has the meaning given by clause 5.10.5A.

Part 3Psychiatry services

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

35

Clause 2.11.1 of Schedule 1

Repeal the clause.

36

Schedule 1 (items 291 and 293)

Repeal the items, substitute:

291

Professional attendance lasting more than 45 minutes at consulting rooms by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if:

(a) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by a medical practitioner in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) or a participating nurse practitioner, for an assessment or management; and

(b) during the attendance, the consultant:

(i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and

(ii) carries out a mental state examination; and

(iii) undertakes a comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and

(c) the consultant decides that it is clinically appropriate for the patient to be managed by the referring practitioner without ongoing management by the consultant; and

(d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes:

(i) the comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and

(ii) a management plan for the patient for the next 12 months that comprehensively evaluates the patient’s biopsychosocial factors and makes recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and

(e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and management plan, and gives a copy, to:

(i) the patient; and

(ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and

(f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 92435 applies has not been provided to the patient

505.70

293

Professional attendance lasting more than 30 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes, at consulting rooms by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry, if:

(a) the patient is being managed by a medical practitioner or a participating nurse practitioner in accordance with a management plan prepared by the consultant in accordance with item 291 or item 92435; and

(b) the attendance follows referral of the patient to the consultant, by the medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner managing the patient, for review of the management plan and the associated comprehensive diagnostic assessment; and

(c) during the attendance, the consultant:

(i) if it is clinically appropriate to do so—uses an appropriate outcome tool; and

(ii) carries out a mental state examination; and

(iii) reviews the comprehensive diagnostic assessment and undertakes additional assessment as required; and

(iv) reviews the management plan; and

(d) within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant prepares and gives to the referring practitioner a written report, which includes:

(i) the revised comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the patient; and

(ii) a revised management plan including updated recommendations to the referring practitioner to manage the patient’s ongoing care in a biopsychosocial model; and

(e) if clinically appropriate, the consultant explains the diagnostic assessment and management plan, and gives a copy, to:

(i) the patient; and

(ii) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees; and

(f) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which item 291 or item 92435 applies has been provided to the patient; and

(g) in the preceding 12 months, a service to which this item or item 92436 applies has not been provided to the patient

316.15

37

Schedule 1 (item 294, column 2, paragraph (b))

Omit “348, 350 or 352”.

38

Schedule 1 (item 296, column 2)

Omit “, or item 297 or 299 or any of items of 300 to 308”, substitute “or any of items 297, 299, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 91827 to 91831, 91837 to 91839 and 92437”.

39

Schedule 1 (item 297, column 2)

Omit “, or item 296 or 299 or any of items 300 to 308”, substitute “or any of items 296, 299, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 91827 to 91831, 91837 to 91839 and 92437”.

40

Schedule 1 (item 299, column 2)

Omit “, or item 296 or 297 or any of items 300 to 308”, substitute “or any of items 296, 297, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 91827 to 91831, 91837 to 91839 and 92437”.

  1. 41

    Schedule 1 (items 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316 and 318, column 2)

Omit “item 296 or any of items 300 to 308”, substitute “any of items 296, 297, 299, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 91827 to 91831, 91837 to 91839 and 92437”.

42

Schedule 1 (item 319)

Repeal the item, substitute:

319

Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner—an attendance lasting more than 45 minutes at consulting rooms, if:

(a) the formulation of the patient’s clinical presentation indicates intensive psychotherapy is a clinically appropriate and indicated treatment; and

(b) that attendance and another attendance to which any of items 296, 297, 299, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 91827 to 91831, 91837 to 91839, 91873 and 92437 applies have not exceeded 160 attendances in a calendar year for the patient

205.20

43

Schedule 1 (after item 338)

Insert:

341

An interview, lasting not more than 15 minutes, of a person other than the patient when the patient is not in attendance, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for the purposes of:

(a) initial diagnostic evaluation; or

(b) continuing management of the patient;

if that service and another service to which this item or any of items 343, 345, 347, 349, 91874 to 91878 and 91882 to 91884 applies have not exceeded 15 services in a calendar year in relation to the patient

48.40

44

Schedule 1 (after item 342)

Insert:

343

An interview, lasting more than 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes, of a person other than the patient when the patient is not in attendance, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for the purposes of:

(a) initial diagnostic evaluation; or

(b) continuing management of the patient;

if that service and another service to which this item or any of items 341, 345, 347, 349, 91874 to 91878 and 91882 to 91884 applies have not exceeded 15 services in a calendar year in relation to the patient

96.60

45

Schedule 1 (after item 344)

Insert:

345

An interview, lasting more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes, of a person other than the patient when the patient is not in attendance, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for the purposes of:

(a) initial diagnostic evaluation; or

(b) continuing management of the patient;

if that service and another service to which this item or any of items 341, 343, 347, 349, 91874 to 91878 and 91882 to 91884 applies have not exceeded 15 services in a calendar year in relation to the patient

148.70

46

Schedule 1 (after item 346)

Insert:

347

An interview, lasting more than 45 minutes but not more than 75 minutes, of a person other than the patient when the patient is not in attendance, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for the purposes of:

(a) initial diagnostic evaluation; or

(b) continuing management of the patient;

if that service and another service to which this item or any of items 341, 343, 345, 349, 91874 to 91878 and 91882 to 91884 applies have not exceeded 15 services in a calendar year in relation to the patient

205.20

47

Schedule 1 (items 348, 350 and 352)

Repeal the items, substitute:

349

An interview, lasting more than 75 minutes, of a person other than the patient when the patient is not in attendance, by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry following referral of the patient to the consultant physician by a referring practitioner, for the purposes of:

(a) initial diagnostic evaluation; or

(b) continuing management of the patient;

if that service and another service to which this item or any of items 341, 343, 345, 347, 91874 to 91878 and 91882 to 91884 applies have not exceeded 15 services in a calendar year in relation to the patient

238.15

48

Schedule 1 (item 14224, column 2)

After “consultation”, insert “(H)”.

49

Schedule 1 (item 14224, column 3)

Omit “73.20”, substitute “169.25”.

Part 4Services performed with imaging or anaesthesia

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

  1. 50

    Schedule 1 (item 55135, column 2, paragraph (e))

After “which item”, insert “22054,”.

51

Schedule 1 (after item 63010)

Insert:

63019

MRI—scan of head (including MRA if performed) for the assessment of suitability for the treatment of medically refractory essential tremor with magnetic resonance imaging‑guided focused ultrasound

Applicable once per patient per lifetime (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

426.50

63020

MRI—scan of head (including MRA if performed) for the post‑procedure assessment of the patient following magnetic resonance imaging‑guided focused ultrasound for the treatment of medically refractory essential tremor

Applicable once per patient per lifetime (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

426.50

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

  1. 52

    Schedule 1 (at the end of the cell at item 13703, column 2)

Add “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 22052 applies”.

53

At the end of clause 5.9.4 of Schedule 1

Add:

Restriction on item 22054

  1. (4)

    Item 22054 does not apply to a service if the service is performed on diagnostic imaging equipment that exceeds the applicable life age of the equipment within the meaning of the diagnostic imaging services table.

54

Schedule 1 (after item 22051)

Insert:

22052

Transfusion of blood by an anaesthetist, including collection from donor, when used for intra‑operative normovolaemic haemodilution, where the service is provided on the same occasion as the administration of anaesthesia by the same anaesthetist, other than a service associated with a service to which item 13703 applies

6 base units

22053

Insertion of lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drain, by an anaesthetist at the request of the treating specialist, where the service is provided on the same occasion as the administration of anaesthesia by the same anaesthetist, other than a service associated with a service to which item 40018 applies

6 base units

22054

Intraoperative two‑dimensional or three‑dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography by an anaesthetist, where the service:

(a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and

(b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and

(c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and

(d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and

(e) is not associated with a service to which item 21936, 22051, 55118, 55130 or 55135 applies; and

(f) is provided on the same occasion as the administration of anaesthesia by the same anaesthetist

18 base units

55

Schedule 1 (item 40018, column 2)

After “insertion of”, insert “, other than a service associated with a service to which item 22053 applies”.

56

Schedule 1 (after item 40803)

Insert:

40804

Magnetic resonance imaging—scan of head (including magnetic resonance angiography if performed) by a radiologist on request by a specialist or consultant physician, for the sole purpose of guiding focused ultrasound for the treatment of medically refractory essential tremor in association with the services described in items 40805 and 40806, including:

(a) stereotactic scan of brain, with frame in place; and

(b) assistance with computerised planning; and

(c) interpretation of intraprocedural imaging

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

1,035.55

40805

Neurological assessment and evaluation during the treatment of medically refractory essential tremor with magnetic resonance imaging‑guided focused ultrasound, performed by a neurologist in association with the services described in items 40804 and 40806, including:

(a) assistance with target localisation incorporating anatomical and physiological techniques; and

(b) continuous intraprocedural neurological assessment and evaluation

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

2,139.70

40806

Treatment of medically refractory essential tremor with magnetic resonance imaging‑guided focused ultrasound, performed by a neurosurgeon in association with the services described in items 40804 and 40805, including:

(a) computer assisted anatomical localisation; and

(b) frame placement; and

(c) target verification using anatomical and physiological techniques; and

(d) delivery of treatment with lesion production in the basal ganglia, brain stem, thalamus or deep white matter tracts

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

3,295.85

Part 5Cardiac and arterial procedures

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

57

Subclause 1.2.11(1) of Schedule 1

After “11730,”, insert “11732,”.

58

Subclause 1.2.13(1) of Schedule 1

After “11729”, insert “, 11732”.

59

Clause 4.1.3D of Schedule 1 (heading)

Omit “11729 and 11730”, substitute “11729, 11730 and 11732”.

60

Subclause 4.1.3D(1) of Schedule 1

Omit “11729 and 11730”, substitute “11729, 11730 and 11732”.

61

Clause 4.1.3E of Schedule 1 (heading)

Omit “11729 and 11730”, substitute “11729, 11730 and 11732”.

62

Subclause 4.1.3E(1) of Schedule 1

Omit “11729 and 11730”, substitute “11729, 11730 and 11732”.

63

Schedule 1 (after item 11731)

Insert:

11732

Multi‑channel electrocardiogram monitoring and recording during exercise (motorised treadmill or cycle ergometer capable of quantifying external workload in watts), performed by a cardiologist with relevant expertise in genetic heart disease, if:

(a) the patient is:

(i) under investigation or treatment for long QT syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy; or

(ii) a first degree relative of a person with confirmed long QT syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy or unexplained sudden cardiac death at 40 years of age or younger; and

(b) the monitoring and recording:

(i) is for at least 20 minutes; and

(ii) includes resting electrocardiogram; and

(c) the cardiologist produces a report that includes interpretation of the monitoring and recording data (commenting on the significance of the data) and discussion of the relationship of the data to clinical decision making for the patient in the clinical context; and

(d) the service is not provided on the same occasion as a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies

Applicable once per day

167.55

64

Schedule 1 (item 35412, column 2)

Omit “item 60009, 60072, 60075 or 60078”, substitute “item 60009 and one of items 60072, 60075 and 60078”.

65

Schedule 1 (after item 38323)

Insert:

38325

Use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during transluminal insertion of stents, to optimise procedural strategy, appropriate stent size and assessment of stent apposition, for a patient documented with:

(a) one or more left main coronary artery lesions; or

(b) one or more lesions at least 28mm in length in other locations;

if performed in association with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies

Applicable once per episode of care (for one or more lesions) (H) (Anaes.)

508.70

66

Schedule 1 (item 38373, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval and replacement of, including cardiac electrophysiological services, during the same percutaneous procedure, if:

(a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and

(b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and

(c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after thepacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 38350 applies (H) (Anaes.)

67

Schedule 1 (item 38374, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval of, if:

(a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and

(b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and

(c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service

(H) (Anaes.)

68

Schedule 1 (item 38557, column 2)

After “with a service”, insert “, performed by any medical practitioner,”.

Part 6Thoracic surgery

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

69

Schedule 1 (item 38425, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Endoscopic resection of endobronchial tumours for relief of obstruction including any associated endoscopic procedures, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in Group T8 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

70

Schedule 1 (item 38815, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Thoracoscopy, with or without division of pleural adhesions, with or without biopsy, including insertion of intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 38816 applies that is performed on the same lung

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

71

Schedule 1 (item 38816, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Thoracotomy, exploratory, with or without biopsy, including insertion of an intercostal catheter where necessary, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 18258, 18260 or 38828 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 38815 applies that is performed on the same lung

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

72

Schedule 1 (item 38859, column 2)

Omit “33815”, substitute “38815”.

Part 7Orthopaedic services

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

73

Schedule 1 (item 39303, column 2)

Omit “applies—”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—”.

74

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39309, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Nerve trunk, delayed repair of, using microsurgical techniques, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) neurolysis;

(b) transposition of nerve or nerve transfer to facilitate repair;

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 39321 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

75

Schedule 1 (item 39312, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

76

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39315, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Nerve trunk, nerve graft to, by cable graft, using microsurgical techniques, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) harvesting of nerve graft;

(b) proximal and distal anastomosis of nerve graft;

(c) transposition of nerve to facilitate grafting;

(d) neurolysis;

other than a service associated with:

(e) a service to which item 39330 applies; or

(f) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

77

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39329, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Extensive neurolysis of radial, median or ulnar nerve trunk nerve in the forearm or arm, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 39303, 39309, 39312, 39315, 39318, 39324 or 39327 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

78

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39330, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Neurolysis by open operation without transposition, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 39321, 39328, 39329, 39332, 39336, 39339, 39342, 39345, 49774 or 49775 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

79

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39331, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Carpal tunnel release, including division of transverse carpal ligament or release of median nerve, by any method, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) synovectomy;

(b) neurolysis;

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 46339 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

80

Schedule 1 (cell at item 39332, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Revision of carpal tunnel release, including division of transverse carpal ligament or release of median nerve, by any method, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) synovectomy;

(b) neurolysis;

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 46339 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

  1. 81

    Schedule 1 (items 39336, 39339, 39342 and 39345, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

82

Schedule 1 (item 46324, column 2)

Omit “Trapezium replacement arthroplasty or prosthetic interpositional replacement of carpometacarpal joint of thumb”, substitute “Prosthetic interpositional replacement of carpometacarpal joint”.

83

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46325, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Excisional arthroplasty of carpometacarpal joint, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) ligament and tendon transfers;

(b) realignment procedures;

(c) excision of adjacent trapezoid

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

84

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46335, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Synovectomy of digital extensor tendons of hand, distal to wrist, for diagnosed inflammatory arthritis, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) reconstruction of extensor retinaculum;

(b) removal of tendon nodules;

(c) tenolysis;

(d) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(e) a service to which item 39330 applies; or

(f) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

Applicable once per hand per occasion on which the service is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)

85

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46339, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Synovectomy of digital flexor tendons at wrist level, for diagnosed inflammatory arthritis, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) tenolysis;

(b) release of median nerve and carpal tunnel;

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 39330 or 39331 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

Applicable once per wrist per occasion on which the service is performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

86

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46340, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Synovectomy of wrist flexor or extensor tendons of hand or wrist, for diagnosed inflammatory tenosynovitis, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) reconstruction of flexor or extensor retinaculum;

(b) removal of tendon nodules;

(c) tenolysis;

(d) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(e) a service to which item 39330 applies; or

(f) if this service is performed on the wrist flexor tendons—a service to which item 39331 applies; or

(g) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

—one or more compartments per limb (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

87

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46341, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Synovectomy of wrist flexor or extensor tendons of hand or wrist, for non‑inflammatory tenosynovitis or post traumatic synovitis, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) reconstruction of flexor or extensor retinaculum;

(b) removal of tendon nodules;

(c) tenolysis;

(d) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(e) a service to which item 39330 applies; or

(f) if this service is performed on the wrist flexor tendons—a service to which item 39331 applies; or

(g) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

—one or more compartments per limb (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

88

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46348, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on the same ray

—one ray (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

89

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46351, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on one of the same rays

—2 rays of one hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

90

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46354, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on one of the same rays

—3 rays of one hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

91

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46357, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on one of the same rays

—4 rays of one hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

92

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46360, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on one of the same rays

—5 rays of one hand (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

93

Schedule 1 (item 46363, column 2)

Omit “tenosynoviti”, substitute “tenosynovitis”.

94

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46364, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Digital sympathectomy of hand, using microsurgical techniques, other than a service associated with:

(a) a service to which item 46363 applies; or

(b) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

—one digit or palmer arch (or both) or radial or ulnar artery (or both) (Anaes.)(Assist.)

  1. 95

    Schedule 1 (items 46387, 46390, 46393, 46394 and 46395, column 2)

Omit “applies—”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—”.

  1. 96

    Schedule 1 (items 46408, 46414 and 46423, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

97

Schedule 1 (item 46426, column 2)

Omit “, other than a service to repair a tendon of a digit if 2 tendons of the same digit have been repaired during the same procedure”.

98

Schedule 1 (item 46432, column 2)

Omit “or wrist”.

99

Schedule 1 (item 46434, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

  1. 100

    Schedule 1 (item 46450, column 2, paragraph (b))

Omit “applies;”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site;”.

  1. 101

    Schedule 1 (item 46453, column 2, at the end of paragraph (b))

Add “that is performed at the same site”.

102

Schedule 1 (cell at item 46498, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Excision of ganglion of flexor tendon sheath of hand, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) flexor tenosynovectomy;

(b) sheath excision;

(c) skin closure by any method;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which item 30107 applies; or

(e) a service to which item 46363 applies that is performed on the same ray

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

103

Schedule 1 (item 46522, column 2)

Omit “applies—”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—”.

  1. 104

    Schedule 1 (item 46525, column 2, subparagraph (a)(ii))

Omit “applies;”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site;”.

105

Schedule 1 (item 47357, column 2)

Omit “open reduction, with internal or percutaneous fixation”, substitute “reduction, with fixation by any means”.

106

Schedule 1 (after item 47573)

Insert:

47577

Treatment of fracture of fibula proximal to ankle, by open reduction, with internal fixation, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) internal fixation;

(b) arthrotomy;

(c) capsule repair;

(d) removal of loose fragments or intervening soft tissue;

(e) washout of joint

(H) (Anaes.)(Assist.)

621.75

  1. 107

    Schedule 1 (cells at items 47615 and 47618, column 2)

Omit “foot”, substitute “hindfoot bone”.

108

Schedule 1 (item 47639, column 2)

After “one metatarsal”, insert “of one foot”.

109

Schedule 1 (item 47792, column 2)

Omit “acromio‑clavicular joint or scapulo‑thoracic”, substitute “acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular”.

110

Schedule 1 (item 47792, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “(H)”.

111

Schedule 1 (after item 47792)

Insert:

47795

Joint stabilisation procedure of scapulothoracic joint, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group (other than item 38828 or 48406) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

518.10

112

Schedule 1 (after item 47967)

Insert:

47968

Open tenotomy of one or more tendons of shoulder, with or without tenoplasty, to restore shoulder function, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies—applicable once per joint per occasion on which this service is performed (Anaes.)

238.30

47970

Open tenotomy of one or more tendons of scapula, with or without tenoplasty, to restore scapula function, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies—applicable once per joint per occasion on which this service is performed (Anaes.)

238.30

47973

Open tenotomy of one or more tendons of elbow, with or without tenoplasty, to restore elbow function, other than a service to which another item in this Group applies—applicable once per joint per occasion on which this service is performed (Anaes.)

238.30

113

Schedule 1 (cell at item 48400, column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Operation on foot:

(a) with either or both of the following:

(i) osteotomy of phalanx or metatarsal for correction of deformity;

(ii) excision of accessory bone or sesamoid bone; and

(b) including any of the following (if performed):

(i) removal of bone;

(ii) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(iii) synovectomy;

(iv) joint release;

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

114

Schedule 1 (item 48403, column 2)

Omit “or metatarsal of first toe of foot”, substitute “of first toe or metatarsal”.

115

Schedule 1 (after item 48435)

Insert:

48436

Excision of one or more exostoses of the hand, distal to the wrist, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(b) release of ligaments;

(c) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(d) removal of bone;

(e) synovectomy;

other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(f) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(g) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

295.30

48438

Excision of one or more exostoses in the wrist including any of the following (if performed):

(a) capsulotomy;

(b) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(c) release of ligaments;

(d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(e) removal of bone;

(f) synovectomy;

other than:

(g) a service to which 48436 applies; or

(h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(ii) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

295.30

48440

Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, ulna, humerus, acromion, clavicle, or scapula, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) capsulotomy;

(b) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(c) release of ligaments;

(d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(e) removal of bone;

(f) synovectomy;

other than:

(g) a service to which 48438 applies; or

(h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(ii) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

295.30

48442

Excision of one or more exostoses in the hip, including pelvis and femur, including any of following (if performed):

(a) capsulotomy;

(b) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(c) release of ligaments;

(d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(e) removal of bone;

(f) synovectomy;

other than:

(g) a service to which 48444 applies; or

(h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(ii) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

295.30

48444

Excision of one or more exostoses in the knee, tibia or fibula, including any of following (if performed):

(a) capsulotomy;

(b) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(c) release of ligaments;

(d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(e) removal of bone;

(f) synovectomy;

other than:

(g) a service to which item 48430 applies; or

(h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(ii) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

295.30

48446

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of pelvis, including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,328.20

48448

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of femur, including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,328.20

48450

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of tibia or fibula, proximal to ankle, including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,203.80

48452

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of humerus, including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,203.80

48454

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of radius, ulna, or carpus including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

892.90

48456

Treatment of non‑union or malunion of fracture of hand, distal to wrist, including bone graft, and including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) osteotomy;

(d) removal of hardware;

(e) internal fixation;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254, 48257 or 47929 applies that is performed on the same bone

—one bone (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

892.90

116

Schedule 1 (after item 48918)

Insert:

48919

Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement with bone graft, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) associated rotator cuff repair;

(b) biceps tenodesis;

(c) tuberosity osteotomy;

other than a service associated with:

(d) a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the shoulder region by open or arthroscopic means; or

(e) a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies that is performed on the same joint

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,877.60

117

Schedule 1 (after item 48924)

Insert:

48925

Arthroplasty of shoulder, other than:

(a) a service to which another item applies; or

(b) a service associated with a service to which any of items 48900 to 48909, 48948, 48951, or 48960 applies that is performed on the same joint

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

773.25

118

Schedule 1 (after item 48927)

Insert:

48932

Arthroplasty of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, other than:

(a) a service to which another item applies; or

(b) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the same joint by arthroscopic means

—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

773.25

119

Schedule 1 (after item 48942)

Insert:

48943

Arthrodesis of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) joint debridement;

(b) synovectomy

—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

518.10

48944

Arthrodesis of scapulothoracic joint, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) joint debridement;

(b) synovectomy

—one joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

518.10

120

Schedule 1 (after item 48951)

Insert:

48952

Surgery of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) cartilage treatment;

(b) removal of loose bodies;

(c) synovectomy;

(d) excision of joint osteophytes;

other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies that is performed on the same joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

673.60

48953

Surgery of scapulothoracic joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) cartilage treatment;

(b) removal of loose bodies;

(c) synovectomy;

(d) excision of joint osteophytes;

other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies that is performed on the same joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

673.60

121

Schedule 1 (after item 48958)

Insert:

48959

Latarjet procedure by open or arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed) but excluding removal of hardware:

(a) labral repair or reattachment;

(b) bone grafting;

(c) tendon transfer;

other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the shoulder region by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,664.15

122

Schedule 1 (after item 49112)

Insert:

49113

Removal of radial head prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

773.25

49114

Revision of radial head replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

773.25

123

Schedule 1 (after item 49124)

Insert:

49127

Elbow joint, arthroplasty of, other than a service to which another item applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

773.25

124

Schedule 1 (items 49219 and 49220, column 2)

After “carpometacarpal”, insert “joint”.

125

Schedule 1 (item 49230, column 2)

Omit “for trauma or emergency, including all of the following”, substitute “including any of the following (if performed)”.

126

Schedule 1 (item 49233, column 2)

Omit “all of the following”, substitute “any of the following (if performed)”.

127

Schedule 1 (item 49233, column 2)

Omit “radial ulnar”, substitute “radioulnar”.

128

Schedule 1 (item 49233, column 2)

Omit “another wrist procedure”, substitute “a limited wrist fusion”.

129

Schedule 1 (item 49239, column 2)

Omit “hamate,”, substitute “hamate or sesamoid bone of hand,”.

130

Schedule 1 (item 49321, column 2)

Omit “Total”, substitute “Complex primary”.

131

Schedule 1 (item 49363, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Diagnostic arthroscopy of hip, with synovial biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that is performed on the hip joint by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

132

Schedule 1 (items 49518 and 49519, column 2)

Omit “replacement”.

133

Schedule 1 (item 49521, column 2)

Omit “with revision of components to femur or tibia”, substitute “using revision femoral or tibial components”.

134

Schedule 1 (item 49524, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Complex primary arthroplasty of knee:

(a) using revision femoral and tibial components; or

(b) using revision femoral or tibial components including anatomic specific allograft of femur or tibia;

including either or both of the following (if performed):

(c) ligament reconstruction;

(d) patellar resurfacing;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

  1. 135

    Schedule 1 (items 49527, 49530 and 49533, column 2)

Omit “replacement”, substitute “arthroplasty”.

136

Schedule 1 (item 49534, column 2)

Omit “Replacement”, substitute “Arthroplasty”.

137

Schedule 1 (after item 49590)

Insert:

49592

Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post‑traumatic ossification in the hip, including pelvis and proximal femur (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,256.50

49594

Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post‑traumatic ossification in the knee, including distal femur, proximal fibula and proximal tibia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

1,005.20

49596

Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post‑traumatic ossification in the lower leg, other than a service to which item 49594 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

753.90

  1. 138

    Schedule 1 (item 49716, column 2, subparagraph (a)(i))

Omit “and plastic”, substitute “or plastic”.

  1. 139

    Schedule 1 (items 49717, 49740 and 49744, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

140

Schedule 1 (item 49762, column 3)

Omit “597.90”, substitute “854.90”.

141

Schedule 1 (item 49763, column 3)

Omit “657.00”, substitute “997.40”.

142

Schedule 1 (item 49764, column 3)

Omit “716.15”, substitute “1,139.85”.

143

Schedule 1 (item 49765, column 3)

Omit “775.20”, substitute “1,282.40”.

144

Schedule 1 (item 49766, column 3)

Omit “834.40”, substitute “1,424.85”.

145

Schedule 1 (item 49767, column 3)

Omit “893.50”, substitute “1,567.35”.

146

Schedule 1 (item 49768, column 3)

Omit “952.60”, substitute “1,709.80”.

  1. 147

    Schedule 1 (items 49771, 49773, 49774, 49775 and 49776, column 2)

Omit “applies—”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—”.

148

Schedule 1 (item 49782, column 2)

After “applies”, insert “that is performed at the same site”.

149

Schedule 1 (items 49866 and 49881, column 2)

Omit “applies—”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—”.

150

Schedule 1 (item 49884, column 2)

Omit “applies—each incision.”, substitute “applies that is performed at the same site—each incision”.

151

Schedule 1 (item 49887, column 2)

Omit all the words after paragraph (b), substitute:

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 49881 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) Assist.)

152

Schedule 1 (item 49890, column 2)

Omit all the words after paragraph (b), substitute:

other than a service associated with:

(c) a service to which item 49884 applies; or

(d) a service to which item 30023 applies that is performed at the same site

—each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

153

Schedule 1 (item 50654, cell at column 2)

Repeal the cell, substitute:

Examination or closed reduction (or both) of hip for a patient under the age of 18 years, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) diagnostic injection;

(b) arthrography;

(c) application or reapplication of a hip spica

(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Part 8Administrative amendment

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

154

Division 2.18 of Schedule 1

Repeal the Division.

Part 9Anaesthesia fees

Health Insurance (General Medical Services Table) Regulations 2021

155

Before clause 5.9.1 of Schedule 1

Insert:

5.9.1AMeaning of base unit

In an item in Group T10:

base unit means an amount of $21.80.

156

Amendments of listed provisions—Group T10

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

Amendments to convert fees to base units—amendments of Group T10

Item

Item of Schedule 1

Omit

Substitute

1

Item 20100

109.00

5 base units

2

Item 20102

130.80

6 base units

3

Item 20104

87.20

4 base units

4

Item 20120

109.00

5 base units

5

Item 20124

87.20

4 base units

6

Item 20140

109.00

5 base units

7

Item 20142

109.00

5 base units

8

Item 20143

130.80

6 base units

9

Item 20144

152.60

7 base units

10

Item 20145

152.60

7 base units

11

Item 20146

109.00

5 base units

12

Item 20147

130.80

6 base units

13

Item 20148

87.20

4 base units

14

Item 20160

130.80

6 base units

15

Item 20162

152.60

7 base units

16

Item 20164

87.20

4 base units

17

Item 20170

130.80

6 base units

18

Item 20172

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20

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27

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43

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49

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50

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56

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61

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62

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63

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65

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66

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72

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73

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74

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78

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79

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81

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82

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83

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85

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86

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96

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111

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124

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125

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126

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133

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135

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137

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148

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149

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153

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154

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155

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156

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157

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158

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161

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163

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164

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166

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167

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172

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173

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174

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177

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178

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179

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186

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187

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188

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189

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191

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192

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193

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197

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198

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201

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202

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203

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205

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206

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213

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214

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221

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222

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223

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224

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225

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226

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227

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228

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229

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231

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232

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233

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234

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236

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237

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241

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243

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244

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245

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246

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249

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252

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253

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255

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256

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257

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258

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261

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263

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264

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266

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267

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268

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269

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271

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272

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273

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274

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275

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276

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277

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278

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279

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280

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281

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282

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283

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284

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285

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286

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287

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288

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289

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291

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292

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293

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294

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296

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297

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298

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299

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301

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304

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307

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308

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309

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310

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311

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312

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313

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314

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315

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316

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317

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318

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319

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321

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322

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323

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326

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327

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347

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348

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349

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354

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357

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358

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359

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362

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363

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364

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366

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367

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368

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377

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386

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387

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431

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133 base units

465

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2964.80

136 base units

468

Item 24133

2986.60

137 base units

469

Item 24134

3008.40

138 base units

470

Item 24135

3030.20

139 base units

471

Item 24136

3052.00

140 base units

472

Item 25000

21.80

1 base unit

473

Item 25005

43.60

2 base units

474

Item 25010

65.40

3 base units

475

Item 25013

21.80

1 base unit

476

Item 25014

21.80

1 base unit

477

Item 25020

43.60

2 base units

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