Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38557)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38557
Complex replacement or repair of aortic arch, performed in conjunction with a service, performed by any medical practitioner, to which item 38550, 38553, 38554, 38556, 38568 or 38571 applies, including: (a) debranching and reimplantation of head and neck vessels; and (b) deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; and (c) peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass; and (d) antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion (if performed); other than a service associated with a serviceto which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824, 38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)