Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38522)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38522
TAVI, for the treatment of symptomatic severe native calcific aortic stenosis,performed via transfemoral delivery, unless transfemoral delivery is contraindicated or not feasible,if: (a) the TAVI Patient is at low risk for surgery; and (b)the service: (i) is performed by a TAVI Practitioner in a TAVI Hospital; and (ii) includes all intraoperative diagnostic imaging that the TAVI Practitioner performs upon the TAVI Patient; and (iii) includes valvuloplasty, if required; and (iv) is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and (v) if performed by an interventional cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service; not being a service which has been rendered within 5 years of a service to which this item or item 38495 or 38514 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)