Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer - MBS item (50952)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

50952
Unresectable primary malignant tumour of the liver, destruction of, by open or laparoscopic ablation (including any associated imaging services), if a multi-disciplinary team has assessed that percutaneous ablation cannot be performed or is not practical because of one or more of the following clinical circumstances:(a) percutaneous access cannot be achieved;(b) vital organs or tissues are at risk of damage from the percutaneousablationprocedure;(c) resection of one part of the liver is possible, however there is at least one primary liver tumour in an unresectable portion of the liver that is suitable for ablation;other than a service associated with a service to which item 30419 or 50950 applies (Anaes.)