Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_11508
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 11508
Character Range: 665521–668475

11508                                                            Maximal symptom‑limited incremental exercise test using a calibrated cycle ergometer or treadmill, if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      302.60
                                                                 (a) the test is performed for the evaluation of:
                                                                 (i) breathlessness of uncertain cause from tests performed at rest; or
                                                                 (ii) breathlessness out of proportion with impairment due to known conditions; or
                                                                 (iii) functional status and prognosis in a patient with significant cardiac or pulmonary disease for whom complex procedures such as organ transplantation are considered; or
                                                                 (iv) anaesthetic and perioperative risks in a patient undergoing major surgery who is assessed as substantially above average risk after standard evaluation; and
                                                                 (b) the test has been requested by a specialist or consultant physician following professional attendance on the patient by the specialist or consultant physician; and
                                                                 (c) a respiratory scientist and a medical practitioner are in constant attendance during the test; and
                                                                 (d) the test is performed in a respiratory laboratory equipped with airway management and defibrillator equipment; and
                                                                 (e) there is continuous measurement of at least the following:
                                                                 (i) work rate;
                                                                 (ii) pulse oximetry;
                                                                 (iii) respired oxygen and carbon dioxide partial pressures and respired volumes;
                                                                 (iv) ECG;
                                                                 (v) heart rate and blood pressure; and
                                                                 (f) interpretation and preparation of a permanent report is provided by a specialist or consultant physician who is also responsible for the supervision of technical staff and quality assurance