MBS item 32222 · Category 3
Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has symptoms consistent with pathology of the colonic mucosa; or (b) who has anaemia or iron deficiency; or (c) for whom diagnostic imaging has shown an abnormality of the colon; or (d) who is undergoing the first examination following surgery for colorectal cancer; or (e) who is undergoing pre‑operative evaluation; or (f) for whom a repeat colonoscopy is required due to inadequate bowel preparation for the patient’s previous colonoscopy; or (g) for the management of inflammatory bowel disease; other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies Applicable once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (H) (Anaes.)
Schedule fee$400.20
75% benefit$300.15
85% benefit—
100% benefit—
EMSN capN
Start date2019-11-01
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Classification
Where the item sits in the MBS
Category: 3
Group: T8
Subgroup: 2
Subheading: —
Anaesthetic indicator: Y