Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_32520
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 32520
Character Range: 1662234–1664503

32520                         Varicose veins, abolition of venous reflux by occlusion of a primary or recurrent great or small saphenous vein (and major tributaries of saphenous veins as necessary) in one leg of a patient, using a laser probe introduced by an endovenous catheter, if all of the following apply:                                                                                                                                                                                                         555.25
                              (a) it is documented by duplex ultrasound that the great or small saphenous vein (whichever is to be treated) of the patient demonstrates reflux of 0.5 seconds or longer;
                              (b) the patient has significant signs or symptoms (including one or more of the following signs or symptoms) attributable to venous reflux:
                              (i) ache;
                              (ii) pain;
                              (iii) tightness;
                              (iv) skin irritation;
                              (v) heaviness;
                              (vi) muscle cramps;
                              (vii) limb swelling;
                              (viii) discolouration;
                              (ix) discomfort;
                              (x) any other signs or symptoms attributable to venous dysfunction;
                              (c) the service does not include radiofrequency diathermy, radiofrequency ablation or cyanoacrylate adhesive;
                              (d) the service is not associated with a service (on the same leg) to which any of the following items apply:
                              (i) 32500 to 32507;
                              (ii) 35200;
                              (iii) 59970 to 60021;
                              (iv) 60036 to 60045;
                              (v) 60060 to 60078;
                              (vi) 60500 to 60509;
                              (vii) 61109
                              The service includes all preparation and immediate clinical aftercare (including excision or injection of either tributaries or incompetent perforating veins, or both)
                              (Anaes.)