Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00214:clause:1_55135
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00214
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 55135
Character Range: 58230–59348

55135                  Intraoperative two‑dimensional or three‑dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            358.90
                       (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 22054, 55130, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies
                       (R) (H) (Anaes.)
Subgroup 3—Vascular