Cardiothoracic surgery
Area of medical practice that uses surgery to treat health conditions of the heart, lungs or other structures in the chest
Procedures:
A procedure to look inside the airways. Thoracic surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. Cardiac surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to replace a problematic heart valve. Cardiac surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to remove a part of the lung. Thoracic surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to remove a part, or all, of the lung. Thoracic surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to look inside the chest with a telescope. Thoracic surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
A procedure to repair a problematic heart valve. Cardiac surgery is often performed in combination. Costs may be higher for more complex procedures.
Services:
A follow-up appointment with a specialist at their rooms or in-hospital. The specialist may provide additional services which may have their own costs.
The first appointment with a specialist at their rooms.
A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 3 other medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a patient with cancer, The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.
A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 4 medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a person with cancer, and is 10 minutes or longer.
A specialist coordinates a meeting about a procedure to replace a valve in the heart (TAVI). The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.
The first appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist. The appointment is by telehealth and is for more than 5 minutes.