Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_22054
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 22054
Character Range: 1227002–1228772

22054                                                                                                       Intraoperative two‑dimensional or three‑dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography by an anaesthetist, where the service:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         18 base units
                                                                                                            (a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and
                                                                                                            (b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and
                                                                                                            (c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and
                                                                                                            (d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and
                                                                                                            (e) is not associated with a service to which item 21936, 22051, 55118, 55130 or 55135 applies; and
                                                                                                            (f) is provided on the same occasion as the administration of anaesthesia by the same anaesthetist