Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38249)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38249
Note: (stable coronary syndrome - graft) the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.3 and TR.8.5 Selective coronary and graft angiography: (a) for a patient who is eligible for the service under clause 5.10.17B; and (b) as part of the management of the patient; and (c) with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into native coronary arteries; and (d) if free coronary grafts attached to the aorta or direct internal mammary artery grafts are present—with placement of one or more catheters and injection of opaque material into those grafts (irrespective of the number of grafts);and (e) with or without left heart catheterisation, left ventriculography or aortography; and (f) including all associated imaging; other than a service associated with a service to which item 38200, 38203, 38206, 38244, 38247, 38248, 38251 or 38252 applies—applicable once each 3 months (Anaes.)