Urology Items Update

Earlier this year, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (DHAC) removed the 85% rebate level for several procedural items. As noted in the USANZ President's Update in July, ANZAUS appealed the decision for several item numbers as it was thought the change would disadvantage USANZ Members and their patients. 

ANZAUS Chair, Dr Troy Gianduzzo has provided this update:

Reinstatement for the 85% rebate for items 36833, 36836, and 18379 continues to progress though The Department of Health, Disability, and Aging. Further information from The Department is anticipated either late October or early November. Members will continue to be updated on this matter as further information is received.