Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38309)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38309
Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy of one or more coronary arteries, including all associated imaging, if: (a) the target stenosis within at least one coronary artery is heavily calcified and balloon angioplasty with or without stenting is not feasible without rotational artherectomy; and (b) the service is performed in conjunction with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies Applicable only once on each occasion the service is performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)