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Sacral

colpopexy (35597)
excision of (30675, 30676)
nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence (32213-32218)SMCY (73043)
sympathectomy (35012)

Sacral nerve lead(s) placement
(36663)

Sacral nerve lead(s) percutaneous surgical repositioning of
(36664)

Sacral nerve electrode or electrodes
(36665)

Sacral nerve, pulse generator
(36666)

Sacral nerve lead(s) removal of
(36667)

Sacral nerve, pulse generator removal of
(36668)

Sacro-coccygeal spine, X-ray of
(58109)

Sacro-iliac joint, arthrodesis of
(49300)

joint disruption, treatment of (47513)

Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour, excision of
(32036)

teratoma, neonatal, excision of (43876,43879)

Salicylate, SALI
(66800)

Salivary calculus, X-ray of
(57918)

Salivary gland duct, diathermy or dilatation of
(52072)

Salivary gland duct, removal of calculus from
(52075)

Salivary gland duct, transposition of
(52147)

Salivary gland, incision of
(52057)

Salivary gland, major, transposition of duct
(41910)

gland, operations on (30262-30269)

Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of
(52073)

Salmonella typhi (H) - microbial antibody testing SAH
(69384)

Salmonella typhi (O) - microbial antibody testing SAO
(69384)

Salpingectomy, laparoscopic
(35638)

with laparotomy, not with hysterectomy (35712-35717)
with vaginal hysterectomy (35673)

Salpingo-oophorectomy not with hysterectomy
(35712-35717)

Salpingolysis
(35694,35697)

Salpingostomy
(35694,35697)

laparoscopic (35638)

Saphenous vein anastomosis
(34809)

Scalene node biopsy
(30096)

Scalenotomy
(34133)

Scalp vein catheterisation in a neonate
(13300)

Scaphoid, bone graft to
(48230,48233,48236)

Scapula, X-ray of
(57703)

Scapula, fracture, treatment of
(47468)

(other than acromion), osteectomy/osteotomy (48406,48409)
operation for chronic osteomyelitis (43512)

Scar, abrasive therapy to
(45021,45024)

face or neck, revision of (restriction applies) (45506,45512)
in oral and maxillofacial region (45801-45807)
other than face or neck, revision of (restriction) (45515,45518)
other, removal of (31200-31240)

Scar, removal of, not otherwise covered
(52039)

Scars, corneal, removal of, by partial keratectomy
(42647)

Schilling test
(12512,12515)

Schistosoma - microbial antibody testing STO
(69384)

Scl-70 - tissue antigens - antibodies SCL
(71119)

Sclera, removal of imbedded foreign body
(42644)

removal of superficial foreign body (30061)
transplantation of (42662,42665)

Scleral blood vessels, laser coagulations of
(42797)

graft to lid (42860)

Sclerectomy and iridectomy for glaucoma
(42746)

Sclerosant fluid, injection of into pilonidal sinus
(30679)

injection of starburst vessels, head/neck (30213,30214)
injection of telangiectases, head/neck (30213,30214)

Scoliosis, treatment of
(48606-48632)

anterior correction of (Dwyer procedure) (48621-48624)
application of halo (47714)
bone graft to (50644)
congenital, vertebral resection and fusion for (48632,50640)
re-exploration for (48615,50616)
requiring anterior decompression of spinal cord (48630,50636)
revision of failed surgery (48618,50620)
spinal fusion for (48606-48613)
spinal fusion for, with segmental instrumentation (48612,48613,48627)
spinal fusion with use of Harrington rod (48681)
treatment of including paediatric (50600-50644)

Screening with x-ray of chest
(58506)

Screening, palate/pharynx, x-ray
(57939)

Screw, pin or wire, buried, removal of
(47924,47927)

Scrotal contents, exploration of
(37604)

Scrotum, excision of abscess of
(30223)

partial excision of (37438)

Sebaceous cyst, removal of
(see cyst,other)

Second trimester labour, management of
(16525)

Secondary, repair of extensor tendon of hand or wrist
(46423)

repair of flexor tendon of hand or wrist (46429)

Segmental resection, of mandible or maxilla for tumours
(52114)

Segmentectomy
(38438)

Selective coronary angiography
(38215-38246)

internal radiation therapy (35404,35406,35408)

Selenium SE
(66670)

Semen examination - for spermatozoa (post vasectomy) SES
(73521)

Semen examination SEE
(73523)

Semen, collection of
(13290,13292)

Semimembranosus bursa, excision of
(30114)

Seminal vesicle/ampulla of vas, total excision of
(37209)

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube, insertion of
(13506)

Sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer
(30299-30303)

Septal defect, atrial, closure of
(38742)

defect, ventricular, closure of (38751)
perforation, closure of (41671)

Septectomy, cardiac
(38739,38748)

Septoplasty of nasal septum
(41671)

Septostomy, or balloon valvuloplasty
(38270)

Septum button, nasal, insertion of
(41907)

nasal, cauterisation/diathermy (41674)
nasal, reconstruction of (41672)
nasal, septoplasty or submucous resection (41671)
vaginal, excision of, for correction of double vagina (35566)

Sequestrectomy
(43512-43524)

Serial, angiocardiography
(59903)

Seroma, breast, exploration, drainage, operating theatre
(31551)

Serotonin 5HT
(66779)

Serum - B12 B12
(66599)

Serum - folate (with B12 red cell folate) B12F
(66602)

Serum - folate (with B12) B12
(66599)

Services provided by a Practice Nurse or Aboriginal Health Worker
(10986)

Sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of
(48400)

Seton, readjustment of, in anal fistula
(32166)

Sex hormone binding globulin SHBG
(66695)

Shirodkar suture
(16511)

Shoulder or scapula, X-ray of
(57700)

Shoulder, amputation or disarticulation at
(44331)

Shunt, aorto-pulmonary or cavo-pulmonary
(38733,38736)

arteriovenous, external, insertion/removal (34500,34506)
cranial or cisternal, insertion of (40003)
cranial or cisternal, revision or removal of (40009)
lumbar, insertion of (40006)
lumbar, revision or removal of (40009)

Sialography
(59733)

SIGG
(71073)

Sigmoidoscopic examination
(32072,32075)

- with diathermy or resection of polyp/s (32078,32081)

Sigmoidoscopy, fibreoptic, flexible
(32084,32087)

Silicone band, encircling, removal from detached retina
(42812)

breast prosthesis, removal of (45555)

Single stage local flap repair
(52306)

Sinogram, or fistulogram
(59739)

Sinoscopy
(41764)

Sinus, X-ray of
(57903)

Sinus, diathermy of
*

ethmoidal, external operation on (41749)
excision of (30099,30102,30103)
frontal, catheterisation of (41740)
frontal, radical obliteration of (41746)
frontal, trephine of (41743)
injection of sclerosant fluid under anaesthesia (30679)
intranasal operation on (41737)
maxillary, drainage of, through tooth socket (41719)
pilonidal, excision of (30675,30676)
pre-auricular, excision of (30104)
sphenoidal, intranasal operation on (41752)
urogenital, vaginal reconstruction for (35565)

Sinus, excision of
(52030)

Sinus, maxillary, drainage of, through tooth socket
(53012)

SIR-Spheres

administration (35404,35406,35408)

SIRT (35406,35408

Skeletal survey
(58306)

Skin

biopsy of (30071)
cancer, treatment of (30196-30205)
full face chemical peel (45019,45020)
graft to orbit (42524)
grafts (see graft)
lesions, multiple injections for (30207)
lesions, treatment of (30192,30195)
malignant lesion, removal of (31300-31335)
repair of recent wound of (30026-30049)
sensitivity testing for allergens (12000,12003)
subcutaneous tissue, extensive excision (31245)
tags, anal, excision of (32142,32145)

Skin - microscopy & culture of material from MCSS
(69306)

Skin - microscopy, culture & Chlamydia of material from MCSK
(69309)

Skin biopsy repair of recent wound
(52001)

Skin biopsy, of
(52024)

Skin cytology SMCY
(73043)

Skin, sensitivity testing
(53600)

Skull base surgery for tumour removal
(39640-39662)

base tumour, removal, infra-temporal (41581)
calipers, insertion of (47705)
fracture, attendance for treatment of (47703)
fractured, operations for (39606-39615)
osteomyelitis, acute, operation for (43503)
osteomyelitis, chronic, operation for (43521)
osteomyelitis, craniectomy for (39906)
treatment of fracture, not requiring operation (47703)
tumour, excision of (39700)

Skull, X-ray
(57901)

Skull, operation on, for osteomyelitis
(52092)

Sleep apnoea, overnight investigation for
(12203,12207)

Overnight paediatric investigation (12210,12213,12215,12217)

Sling operation for stress incontinence
(35599)

procedure, intestinal, prior to radiotherapy (32183)

Slough, debridement of
(35100,35103)

Small bone, exostosis, excision of
(47933)

bowel intubation (30487,30488)
bowel strictureplasty (30564)
bowel, endoscopic examination of (32095)
intestine, resection of (30565,30566)

Small bowel series, barium, X-ray
(58912)

Small bowel, capsule endoscopy, investigation of obscure bleeding
(11820)

SMCY
(73043)

Smith's fracture of radius, treatment of
(47369,47372,47375)

Smith-Petersen nail, removal of
(47924,47927)

Smooth muscle - tissue antigens - antibodies SMA
(71119)

Snake venom HISS
(66623)

Socket, eye, contracted, reconstruction of
(42527)

Sodium NA
(66500)

Solid tissue or tissues - chemical assays ENZS
(66683)

Solid tissue or tissues - cytology of fine needle aspiration FNCY
(73049)

Solid tissue or tissues - cytology of fine needle aspitation by, or in presence
(73051)

Somatomedin SOMA
(66695)

Sotalol SALL
(66812)

Spasticity management implanted drug delivery system
(14227-14242)

Specialist

attendance (104-109)

Specialist attendance
(see attendance)

Specific IgC antibodies - respiratory disease allergens RDA
(71189)

Specific IgG or IgE antibodies RAST
(71079)

Specimen dissection - level 7 SPE7
(72838)

Specimen of sweat, collection of, by iontophoresis
(12200)

Specimen referred
fee
Speech discrimination tests
(11321)

Sperm antibodies - penetrating ability SPA
(73525)

Sperm antibodies SAB
(73525)

Spermatic cord, exploration of, inguinal approach
(30644)

Spermatocele, excision of
(37601)

Sphenoidal sinus, intranasal operation on
(41752)

Sphincter, anal, direct repair of
(32129)

anal, stretching of (32153)
bladder, endoscopic incision/resection (36854)
muscle and pelvic floor abnormalities, diagnosis of (11833)
of Oddi, transduodenal operation on (30458)
urethral, reconstruction (37375)
urinary, artificial, insertion (37381,37384,37387)
urinary, artificial, revision or removal (37390)

Sphincterotomy, anal, independent procedure
(43999)

endoscopic (30485,36854)

Spinal and pudendal nerve motor latency, measurement
(11833)

catheter, insertion of for infusion device (39125,39128)
cord, cervical decompression (40331-40335)
fusion to cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions (48660-48675)
fusion, application of halo for scoliosis (47714)
fusion, posterior (40321,40324,40327)
fusion, posterior interbody, with laminectomy (48654,48657)
nerves, injection into (39013)
nerves, percutaneous neurotomy (39115)
neurostimulator receiver, subcutaneous placement (39134)
rhizolysis (40330)
shunt for hydrocephalus (40006)
spinal stimulation, for pain (39131-39139)
stenosis, laminectomy for (40303,40306)
thoracic decompression (40345,40348)
thoraco-lumbar/high lumbar decompression (40351)
using segmental instrumentation (48613)

Spine, X-ray of
(58100-58121)

Spine, application of plaster jacket to
(47708)

application of a localiser cast to (50600)
bone graft to (48642-48651)
fracture, treatment of (47681-47702)
internal fixation of (48678-48690)
manipulation of (48600,48603)
operation on, for acute osteomyelitis (43509)
operation on, for chronic osteomyelitis (43518)

Spirometry
(11506,11509)

Spleen, ruptured, repair of
(30375)

Splenectomy
(30597,30599)

laparoscopic (31470)

Spleno renal shunt, selective, for portal hypertension
(30605)

Splenorrhaphy
(30596)

Split skin free grafts, granulating areas
(45400,45403)

skin free grafts to one defect (45439-45448)

Sputum

cytology (1 specimen) BFCY (73045)
cytology (3 specimens) SPCY (73047)
for mycobacteria - 1 specimen AFB1 (69324)
for mycobacteria - 2 specimens AFB2 (69327)
for mycobacteria - 3 specimens AFB3 (69330)
microscopy & culture of specimens MCSP (69318)

Squamous cell carcinoma, removal of
(31255-31295)

Squint, muscle transplant (Hummelsheim type)
(42848)

operation for (42833-42842)
readjustment of adjustable sutures (42845)
recurrent, operation for (42851)

SPCY
(73047)

Stabilisation procedure for recurrent anterior or posterior dislocation
(48930)

arthrectomy or arthrodesis (48939,48942)
arthroscopic surgery (48948-48960)
arthroscopy (48945)
arthrotomy (48912)
dislocation, treatment of (47009,47012,47015)
hemi-arthroplasty of (48915)
nerve block for post op pain (18212)
open reduction for congenital dislocation (50408)
orthopaedic treatment of (48900,48903)
prosthesis, removal of (48927)
removal of calcium deposit from cuff (48900)
rotator cuff, repair of (48906,48909)
spica, application of (47540)
stabilisation, for multidirection instability (48933)
synovectomy of (48936)
total replacement of (48918,48921,48924)

Staging laparotomy for gynaecological malignancy
(35726)

Stapedectomy
(41608)

Stapes mobilisation
(41611)

Staple arrest of hemi-epiphysis
(48509)

Starburst vessels, head/neck, diathermy or injection
(30213,30214)

STEL
(66812)

Stelazine
(66812)

Stenosing tendovaginitis, hand/wrist, open operation
(46363)

Stenosis, arteriovenous fistula/access device, correction of
(34518)

auditory canal, correction of (41521)
spinal, laminectomy for (40303,40306)
tracheal, dilatation of, with bronchoscopy (41904)
venous, operations for (34812,34815)

Stent, external, application restore valve competency
(34824-34833)

insertion, transluminal (35306,35309,35307)
insertion, transluminal, rotational atherectomy (38312,38318)
ureteric, passage through nephrostomy tube (36604)

Stereotactic procedures
(40800,40801,40803)
radiosurgery

Sterilisation (female)
(35687,35688)

in conjunction with Caesarean section (35691)

Sternal wire/s, removal of
(38460)

Sternocleidomastoid muscle, bipolar release, torticollis
(50402)

Sternotomy for removal of thymus or mediastinal tumour
(38446)

involving division of adhesions (38643,38647)
median, for post-operative bleeding (38656)
wound, debridement of (38462,38464)

Sternum and mediastinum, reoperation for infection
(38468,38469)

biopsy of (30081,30084,30087)
fracture, treatment of (47466,47467)
operation for acute osteomyelitis (43503)
operation for chronic osteomyelitis (43512)
reoperation for dehiscence or infection (38466)

Sternum, X-ray of
(58527)

Steroid fraction or fractions in urine USF
(66695)

Stomach lavage
*

lavage in the treatment of ingested poison (14200)

Stomach, barium X-ray
(58912)

Stone/s, biliary/renal tract, extraction of
(see calculus)

removal of, by urethroscopy (36540,36543)

Strabismus, operation for
(42833-42839)

botulinum toxin injection, for (18362)
operation for

Streptococcal serology - anti-DNASE B titre - microbial antibody testing ADNB
(69384)

Streptococcal serology - anti-streptolysin O titre - microbial antibody testing
(69384)

Streptococcus - Group B STB

Streptococcus pneumoniae

CSF antigens SPN
microbial antibody testing PCC (69384)
microbial antigen testing SPN

Stress incontinence, abdomino-vaginal operation
(35602,35605)

treatment by maximal perineal stimulation *
Marshall-Marchetti, urethropexy (35599,37044)
Stamey or similar type needle colposuspension (37043)
sling operation (35599,37042)
suprapubic procedure for (37044)

Stricture, anal, anoplasty for
(32123)

oesophagus, dilatation of (41819)
rectal, dilatation of (32115)
rectum, plastic operation to (30387)
tracheal, dilatation of, with bronchoscopy (41904)
urethral, dilatation of (37303)

Strictureplasty, small bowel
(30564)

Strontium 89, administration of
(16015)

Strontium SR
(66673)

Stump, amputation, reamputation of
(44376)

amputation, trimming of *
cervix-residual, removal of, abdominal approach (35612)
cervix-residual, removal of, vaginal approach (35613)

Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of
(30244)

Stypven test STYP
(65120)

Sub-valvular structures, heart, reconstruction, re-implant
(38490)

Subclavian artery, endarterectomy
(33506)

to femoral bypass grafting (32715)
vessel, ligation/exploration, other (34103)

Subcutaneous fasciotomy, Dupuytren's contracture
(46366)

fistula in ano, excision of (32156)
foreign body, removal not otherwise covered (30064)
tenotomy (47960)
tissue, repair of recent wound of (30026-30049)

Subcutaneous, foreign body, removal, other
(52015)

Subcutaneous, tissue, repair of recent wound
(52001)

Subdural haemorrhage, tap for
(39009)

Sublingual gland duct, removal of calculus from
(52075)

Sublingual gland, duct, removal of calculus
(30265,30266)

gland, extirpation of (30259)
gland, meatotomy or marsupialisation (30265,30266)

Sublingual gland, extirpation of
(52069)

Submandibular abscess, incision of
(30223)

ducts, relocation of (30255)
gland, extirpation of (30256)

Submandibular ducts, relocation of
(52158)

Submandibular gland, extirpation of
(52066)

Submandibular gland, incision of
(52057)

Submaxillary gland, extirpation of
(52066)

Submaxillary gland, incision of
(52057)

Submaxillary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula
(30269)

Submucous resection of nasal septum
(41671)

resection of turbinates (41692)

Subperiosteal abscess
(43500-43524)

Subphrenic abscess, laparotomy for drainage of
(30394)

Subtalar arthrodesis
(50118)

Subtemporal decompression
(40015)

Subungual haematoma, incision of
(30219)

Suction biopsy of rectum
(30071)

curettage of uterus (35639,35640,35643)

Sugar water test SWT
(65075)

Sulthiame (Ospolot) SUL
(66812)

Superficial foreign body, removal of
(52012)

Superficial, wound repair of

Supplementary testing for Hepatitis C antibodies HCST
(69441)

Supraglottic laryngectomy with tracheostomy
(41840)

Suprapubic cystostomy or cystotomy
(37008)

cystostomy tube, change of *
prostatectomy (37200)
stab cystotomy (37011)

Surgical reduction of enlarged elements, macrodactyly
(46510)

wounds, resuturing of (not burst abdomen) *

Suspension of uterus
(35683,35684)

Suture, laser division of, eye, following trabeculoplasty
(42794)

shirodkar (16511)
traumatic wounds (30026-30049)

Suture, of traumatic wounds
(52000)

Sutures, adjustable, readjustment of, for squint
(42845)

dressing and removal of, requiring GA (30055)

Swann-Ganz catheterisation
(13818)

Sweat, collection of specimen of, by iontophoresis
(12200)

gland bearing area, excision of (30180,30183)

Sycosis barbae/nuchae, excision of
(31245)

Symblepharon, grafting for
(45629)

Syme's amputation of foot
(44361)

Sympathectomy, chemical
(see nerve blocks)

surgical (35000-35012)

Symphysis pubis, fracture, treatment of
(47474-47489)

Synacthen stimulation testing
(30097)

Syndactyly, repair
(see flap repair)

Synechiae, division of
(42761)

Synovectomy, of ankle
(50312)

of elbow (49109)
of finger joints (46336)
of hand tendons (46336,46342)
of joint, not otherwise covered (50104)
of metatarso-phalangeal joint (49860,49863)
of shoulder (48936)
of tendons of digit (46348-46360)
total, of knee (49509)
total, of wrist (49224)

Synovial cavity, aspiration of

membrane, punch biopsy of (30087)

Syphilis serology (see test groups at para PQ.4) STS
(69387)

sacrospinous colpopexy (35568)

last updated 21 August 2009