Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_38276
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 38276
Character Range: 1990647–1992314

38276                         Transcatheter occlusion of left atrial appendage, and cardiac catheterisation performed by the same practitioner, for stroke prevention in a patient who has non‑valvular atrial fibrillation, if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              949.25
                              (a) the patient is at increased risk of thromboembolism demonstrated by:
                              (i) a prior stroke (whether of an ischaemic or unknown type), transient ischaemic attack or non‑central nervous system systemic embolism; or
                              (ii) at least 2 of the following risk factors:
                              (A) an age of 65 years or more;
                              (B) hypertension;
                              (C) diabetes mellitus;
                              (D) heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less (or both);
                              (E) vascular disease (prior myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease or aortic plaque); and
                              (b) the patient has an absolute and permanent contraindication to oral anticoagulation (confirmed by written documentation that is provided by a medical practitioner, independent of the practitioner rendering the service); and
                              (c) the service is not associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206 or 38254 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)