Lung and chest - MBS item (38834)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

38834
Thoracotomy and radical extra pleural pneumonectomy or radical lung preserving decortication and pleurectomy for malignancy, other than a service associated with a service to which item 18258, 18260, 38815, 38816, 38828, 38829, 38830, 38831, 38832 or 38833 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)