Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_32222
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 32222
Character Range: 1640963–1642509

32222                         Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  347.90
                              (a) following a positive faecal occult blood test; or
                              (b) who has symptoms consistent with pathology of the colonic mucosa; or
                              (c) who has anaemia or iron deficiency; or
                              (d) for whom diagnostic imaging has shown an abnormality of the colon; or
                              (e) who is undergoing the first examination following surgery for colorectal cancer; or
                              (f) who is undergoing pre‑operative evaluation; or
                              (g) for whom a repeat colonoscopy is required due to inadequate bowel preparation for the patient's previous colonoscopy; or
                              (h) for the management of inflammatory bowel disease;
                              other than a service associated with a service to which item 32230 applies
                              Applicable once on a day under a single episode of anaesthesia or other sedation (Anaes.)