MBS item 38831 · Category 3
Thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and drainage of paraneumonic effusion and empyema, exploratory, with or without biopsy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38829, 38830, 38832, 38833 or 38834 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule fee$1720.65
75% benefit$1290.50
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