Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38568)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38568
Repair or replacement of descending thoracic aorta, without shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass, by open exposure, percutaneous or endovascular means, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)