Single operator, single use peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy for the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary strictures and removal of difficult biliary stones

From 1 March 2024, surgeons or gastroenterologists with recognised endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training will be able to bill MBS item 30664 to diagnose indeterminate biliary strictures, and MBS item 30665 to remove difficult biliary stones when using peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy (POCPS).

These changes were recommended by the Medical Services Advisory Committee at its March 2022 meeting, under application 1673.

Further information on these changes can be found in the factsheet below:

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