41500
Ear, foreign body
Therapeutic procedures · Group T8 — Surgical operations
Schedule fee
$98.70
| Benefit | Amount | Gap to fee |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | $83.90 | $14.80 |
| 75% | $74.05 | $24.65 |
Benefit amounts as published in the schedule, not recalculated.
Fee current from 1 Jul 2026.
Descriptor · the legislated text
EAR, foreign body (other than ventilating tube) in, removal of, other than by simple syringing (Anaes.)
Markers in this descriptor
(Anaes.) — anaesthesia may be claimed separately in association with this item.
Descriptor current from 1 Jul 1996.
Explanatory notes · departmental guidance · 1
TN.8.72 Removal of Ventilating Tube from Ear - (Item 41500)
Note TN.8.72
Benefits are not payable under Item 41500 for removal of ventilating tube. This service attracts benefits on an attendance basis.
| Item number | 41500 |
|---|---|
| Category | 3 — Therapeutic procedures |
| Group | T8 — Surgical operations |
| Subheading | — |
| Item type | S |
| Fee type | N |
| In schedule since | 1 Dec 1991 |
| Fee current from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| GP scope | Yes · tier 2 |
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As at 1 Aug 2026