MBS item 38840 · Category 3
Pericardium, transthoracic (thoracotomy or thoracoscopy) open surgical drainage of, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828 or 38839 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule fee$1025.30
75% benefit$769.00
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