Heart and vascular system - MBS item (38742)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38742
Atrial septal defect, closure by open exposure and direct suture or patch, for congenital heart disease in a patient with documented evidence of right heart overload or paradoxical embolism, other than a service associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 18260, 33824,38816, 38828 or 45503 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)