Gynaecology

Gynaecology - MBS items

The following MBS item numbers are included in this clinical category. The following is an indicative list of MBS items that are covered in the clinical category. Other MBS items not listed here may also be covered. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please speak with your insurer.

30062: Etonogestrel subcutaneous implant, removal of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
35410: Uterine artery catheterisation with percutaneous adminstration of occlusive agents, for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids in a patient who has been referred for uterine artery embolisation by a specialist gynaecologist, excluding associated radiological services or preparation, and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35500: Gynaecological examination under anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
35502: Intrauterine device, introduction of, for the control of idiopathic menorrhagia, and endometrial biopsy to exclude endometrial pathology, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
35503: Intra uterine contraceptive device, introduction of, if the service is not associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (other than a service mentioned in item 30062) (Anaes.)
35506: Intrauterine contraceptive device, removal of under general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
35507: Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is less than or equal to 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes.)
35508: Vulval or vaginal warts, removal of under general anaesthesia, or under regional or field nerve block (excluding pudendal block) requiring admission to a hospital, where the time taken is greater than 45 minutes - not being a service associated with a service to which item 32177 or 32180 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35509: Hymenectomy (Anaes.)
35513: Bartholin's cyst, excision of (Anaes.)
35517: Bartholin's cyst or gland, marsupialisation of (Anaes.)
35518: Ovarian cyst aspiration, for cysts of at least 4cm in diameter in a premenopausal person and at least 2cm in diameter in a postmenopausal person, by abdominal or vaginal route, using interventional imaging techniques and not associated with services provided for assisted reproductive techniques (Anaes.)
35520: Bartholin's abscess, incision of (Anaes.)
35523: Urethra or urethral caruncle, cauterisation of (Anaes.)
35527: Urethral caruncle, excision of (Anaes.)
35530: Clitoris, amputation of, where medically indicated (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35533: Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, for repair of: (a) female genital mutilation; or (b) an anomaly associated with a major congenital anomaly of the uro-gynaecological tract other than a service associated with a service to which item35536, 37836, 37050, 37842, 37851 or 43882 applies (Anaes.)
35534: Vulvoplasty or labioplasty, in a patient aged 18 years or more, performed by a specialist in the practice of the specialist's specialty, for a structural abnormality that is causing significant functional impairment, if the patient's labium extends more than 8 cm below the vaginal introitus while the patient is in a standing resting position (Anaes.)
35536: Vulva, wide local excision of suspected malignancy or hemivulvectomy, 1 or both procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35539: Colposcopically directed CO? laser therapy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including any associated biopsies 1 anatomical site (Anaes.)
35542: Colposcopically directed CO? laser therapy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra or anal canal, including any associated biopsies 2 or more anatomical sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35545: Colposcopically directed CO? laser therapy for condylomata, unsuccessfully treated by other methods (Anaes.)
35548: Vulvectomy, radical, for malignancy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35551: PELVIC LYMPH NODES, excision of (radical) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35554: Vagina, dilatation of, as an independent procedure including any associated consultation (Anaes.)
35557: Vagina, removal of simple tumour (including Gartner duct cyst) (Anaes.)
35560: Vagina, partial or complete removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35561: Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy - 1 surgeon (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35562: Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - abdominal surgeon (including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35564: Vaginectomy, radical, for proven invasive malignancy, conjoint surgery - perineal surgeon (Assist.)
35565: Vaginal reconstruction for congenital absence, gynatresia or urogenital sinus (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35566: Vaginal septum, excision of, for correction of double vagina (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35568: Sacrospinous colpopexy for management of upper vaginal prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35569: Plastic repair to enlarge vaginal orifice (Anaes.)
35570: Anterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse (involving repair of urethrocele and cystocele), using native tissue without graft, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35571: Posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse involving repair of one or more of the following: (a) perineum; (b) rectocoele; (c) enterocoele; using native tissue without graft, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35573, 35577 or 35578 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35572: Colpotomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
35573: Anterior and posterior vaginal compartment repair by vaginal approach for pelvic organ prolapse (involving anterior and posterior compartment defects), using native tissue without graft, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35577 or 35578 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35577: Manchester (Donald Fothergill) operation for pelvic organ prolapse (includes cervical amputation, anterior and posterior native tissue vaginal wall repairs without graft). (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35578: Le fort operation for genital prolapse, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Subroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35581: Vaginal procedure for excision of graft material in symptomatic patients with graft related complications, including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure, less than 2cm2 in its maximum area, either singly or in multiple pieces, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35582 or 35585 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35582: Vaginal procedure for excision of graft material in symptomatic patients with graft related complications, including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure, more than 2cm2 in its maximum area, either singly or in multiple pieces, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35581 or 35585 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35585: Abdominal procedure either open, laparoscopic or robotic, for removal of graft material in patients symptomatic with graft related complications, including graft related pain or discharge and bleeding related to graft exposure or where the graft has penetrated adjacent organs such as the bladder (including urethra) or bowel, including retroperitoneal dissection and mobilisation of bladder and/or bowel, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35581 or 35582 applies. (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35595: Laparoscopic or abdominal pelvic floor repair incorporating the fixation of the uterosacral and cardinal ligaments to rectovaginal and pubocervical fascia for symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35596: Fistula between genital and urinary or alimentary tracts, repair of, not being a service to which item 37029, 37333 or 37336 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35597: Sacral colpopexy, laparoscopic or open procedure where graft or mesh secured to vault, anterior and posterior compartment and to sacrum for correction of symptomatic upper vaginal vault prolapse (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35599: Stress incontinence, sling operation forwith or without mesh or tape, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35602: Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; abdominal procedure, with or without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35605: Stress incontinence, combined synchronous abdominovaginal operation for; vaginal procedure, with or without mesh, (including aftercare), not being a service associated with a service to which item 30405 applies (Assist.)
35608: Cervix, cauterisation (other than by chemical means), ionisation, diathermy or biopsy of, with or without dilatation of cervix (Anaes.)
35611: Cervix, removal of polyp or polypi, with or without dilatation of cervix, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35608 applies (Anaes.)
35612: Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35613: Cervix, residual stump, removal of, by vaginal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35614: EXAMINATION OF LOWER TRACT by a Hinselmanntype colposcope in a patient with a previous abnormal cervical smear screen result or a history of maternal ingestion of oestrogen or where a patient, because of suspicious signs of cancer, has been referred by another medical practitioner (Anaes.)
35615: Vulva, biopsy of, when performed in conjunction with a service to which item 35614 applies
35616: Endometrium, endoscopic examination of and ablation of, by microwave or thermal balloon or radiofrequency electrosurgery, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage (Anaes.)
35618: CERVIX, cone biopsy, amputation or repair of, other than a service to which item35577 or 35578 applies (Anaes.)
35620: Endometrial biopsy where malignancy is suspected in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or post menopausal bleeding (Anaes.)
35622: Endometrium, endoscopic ablation of, by laser or diathermy, for chronic refractory menorrhagia including any hysteroscopy performed on the same day, with or without uterine curettage, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30390 applies (Anaes.)
35623: Hysteroscopic resection of myoma, or myoma and uterine septum resection (where both are performed), followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.)
35626: Hysteroscopy, including biopsy, performed by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her for the investigation of suspected intrauterine pathology (with or without local anaesthetic), not being a service associated with a service to which item 35627 or 35630 applies
35627: Hysteroscopy with dilatation of the cervix performed in the operating theatre of a hospital - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35630 applies (Anaes.)
35630: Hysteroscopy, with endometrial biopsy, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital - not being a service associated with a service to which item 35626 or 35627 applies (Anaes.)
35633: Hysteroscopy with uterine adhesiolysis or polypectomy or tubal catheterisation (including for insertion of device for sterilisation) or removal of iud which cannot be removed by other means, 1 or more of (Anaes.)
35634: Hysteroscopic resection of uterine septum followed by endometrial ablation by laser or diathermy (Anaes.)
35635: Hysteroscopy involving resection of the uterine septum (Anaes.)
35636: Hysteroscopy, involving resection of myoma, or resection of myoma and uterine septum (where both are performed) (Anaes.)
35637: Laparoscopy, involving puncture of cysts, diathermy of endometriosis, ventrosuspension, division of adhesions or similar procedure - 1 or more procedures with or without biopsy - not being a service associated with any other laparoscopic procedure or hysterectomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35638: Complicated operative laparoscopy, including use of laser when required, for 1 or more of the following procedures; oophorectomy, ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy, salpingectomy or salpingostomy, ablation of moderate or severe endometriosis requiring more than 1 hours operating time, or division of utero-sacral ligaments for significant dysmenorrhoea - not being a service associated with any other intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal procedure except item 30393 (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35641: Endometriosis level 4 or 5, laparoscopic resection of, involving any two of the following procedures, resection of the pelvic side wall including dissection of endometriosis or scar tissue from the ureter, resection of the Pouch of Douglas, resection of an ovarian endometrioma greater than 2 cms in diameter, dissection of bowel from uterus from the level of the endocervical junction or above: where the operating time exceeds 90 minutes (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35644: CERVIX, electrocoagulation diathermy with colposcopy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, other than a service associated with a service to which item 35640 or 35647 applies (Anaes.)
35645: Cervix, electrocoagulation diathermy with colposcopy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in association with ablative therapy of additional areas of intraepithelial change in 1 or more sites of vagina, vulva, urethra or anus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35649 applies (Anaes.)
35646: Cervix, colposcopy with radical diathermy of, with or without cervical biopsy, for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix (Anaes.)
35647: Cervix, large loop excision of transformation zone together with colposcopy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35644 applies (Anaes.)
35648: Cervix, large loop excision diathermy for previously confirmed intraepithelial neoplastic changes of the cervix, including any local anaesthesia and biopsies, in conjunction with ablative treatment of additional areas of intraepithelial change of 1 or more sites of vagina, vulva, urethra or anus, not being a service associated with a service to which item 35645 applies (Anaes.)
35649: Hysterotomy or uterine myomectomy, abdominal (Anaes.) (Assist.)
35653: Hysterectomy, abdominal, sub total or total, with or without removal of uterine adnexae (Anaes.) (Assist.)