Heart and vascular system - MBS item (90300)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

90300
Professional attendance by a cardiothoracic surgeon in the practice of the surgeon’s speciality, if: (a) the service is: (i) performed in conjunction with a service (the lead extraction service) to whichitem 38358 applies; or (ii) performed in conjunction with a service (the leadless pacemaker extraction service) to which item 38373 or 38374 applies; and (b) the surgeon: (i) is providing surgical backup for the provider (who is not a cardiothoracic surgeon) who is performing the lead extraction service or the leadless pacemaker extraction service; and (ii) is present for the duration of the lead extraction service or the leadless pacemaker extraction service, other than during the low risk pre and post extraction phases; and (iii) is able to immediately scrub in and perform a thoracotomy if major complications occur (H)