Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_38358
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 38358
Character Range: 2018118–2019408

38358                         Extraction of one or more chronically implanted transvenous pacing or defibrillator leads, by percutaneous method, with locking stylets and snares, with extraction sheaths (if any), if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2,984.25
                              (a) the leads have been in place for more than 6 months and require removal; and
                              (b) the service is performed:
                              (i) in association with a service to which item 61109 or 60509 applies; and
                              (ii) by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken the training to perform the service; and
                              (iii) in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and
                              (c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service
                              (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)