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MBS item 38818 · Category 3

Thoracotomy, thoracoscopy or median sternotomy for post operative bleeding, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18258, 18260, 33824, 38815, 38816, 38817, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee$1147.10
75% benefit$860.35
85% benefit
100% benefit
EMSN capN
Start date2023-03-01
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Classification

Where the item sits in the MBS

Category: 3

Group: T8

Subgroup: 6

Subheading: 5

Anaesthetic indicator: Y