Obstetrics and gynaecology
Area of medical practice that manages pregnancy, birth and postnatal care (obstetrics) and female reproductive health conditions (gynaecology)
Procedures:
Delivery of a baby by caesarean section (C-section) where there are conditions which may complicate the labour or birth.
Delivery of a baby by caesarean section (C-section) where there are no complications with the labour or birth.
Surgery to remove abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina using a loop of wire or laser. This is because the cells may become cancerous. The surgeon may take a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy).
Surgery with pain management to end pregnancy. This is done by scraping or suctioning the contents out of the womb.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the bladder and the lower urinary tract. This may involve widening of the tract. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the womb. A sample of the lining may be taken for testing (endometrial biopsy).
A type of fertility treatment where frozen or donor embryos, donor eggs or sperm and egg are placed into the uterus (womb) or fallopian tubes.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the womb. It is to remove an intrauterine device (IUD), growths or to treat scar tissue.
A procedure to insert or remove a device which sits in the uterus/womb and prevents pregnancy or helps control heavy bleeding.
Keyhole surgery to remove the womb and to take a tissue sample for testing. The surgery may include removal of one, or both, fallopian tubes and ovaries. It may otherwise treat moderate endometriosis or remove a cyst from ovary.
Keyhole surgery to treat severe endometriosis. The surgery removes excess uterine tissue growing outside the womb in nearby parts of the body. The surgeon may use a specialised tube to look inside the uterus (hysteroscopy) and take a tissue sample for testing.
Keyhole surgery on the womb to treat minimal endometriosis or scar tissue. The surgery may also be used as a form of permanent contraception.
Care of a person following a miscarriage of a pregnancy between 14 and 16 weeks (approximately).
A procedure to collect eggs from the ovaries for treatment to help get pregnant. The eggs will be used in a fertility treatment such as IVF.
Surgery to remove part or all the womb (hysterectomy) via the abdomen. The surgeon may also remove the fallopian tubes and/or the ovaries.
Surgery to collect sperm from a testicle or the tubes around it using either a needle or an incision into the scrotum. The sperm is then tested or injected into an egg as part of a fertility treatment such as IVF.
Surgery to stop leakage from the bladder caused by weak or damaged muscles.
Delivery of a baby via the vagina where there are conditions which may complicate the labour or birth.
Delivery of a baby via the vagina. There are no complications with the labour or birth.
Surgery through the vagina to remove the womb.
Surgery to repair weak muscles in the front and back of the vagina. This is to support organs in the pelvis and prevent them from collapsing. A specialised tube may be used to look inside the bladder (cystoscopy) and the lower urinary tract (urethroscopy).
Services:
A type of ultrasound scan performed during surgery (cross sectional echography).
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
A procedure using ultrasound (duplex scanning) to look at and measure how blood moves through blood vessels of the abdominal and pelvic regions (intra abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries, inferior vena cava and iliac veins).
A procedure using ultrasound (duplex scanning) to look at and measure how blood moves through blood vessels of the kidney, abdominal and pelvic regions (renal, visceral, aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac vessels).
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient, at less than 12 weeks gestation.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient, at less than 12 weeks gestation. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient, between 12 and 16 weeks gestation.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient, between 12 and 16 weeks gestation. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient between 17 and 22 weeks gestation.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a patient with an early pregnancy. A scan to measure risk of chromosomal problems (nuchal translucency measurement) is performed at the same time.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient between 17 and 22 weeks gestation. Patient referred by a specialist.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient greater than 22 weeks gestation.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient after 22 weeks gestation. Patient referred by a specialist.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient after 22 weeks gestation. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient after 22 weeks gestation. The scan is done by, or on behalf of, an obstetrician or gynaecologist. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis to look at the inside of the uterus (endometrial cavity). A previous ultrasound showed an abnormality in parts of the reproductive system (uterus or fallopian tube).
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient between 17 and 22 weeks gestation. Scan shows a multiple pregnancy.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient between 17 and 22 weeks gestation. Scan shows a multiple pregnancy. Patient referred by specialist.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient after 22 weeks gestation. Scan shows a multiple pregnancy.
An ultrasound scan of the pelvis or abdomen of a pregnant patient after 22 weeks gestation. Scan shows a multiple pregnancy. Patient referred by specialist.
Tests to help diagnose problems with the urinary system (urine flow study, peak urine flow).
A procedure to measure pressure in the bladder (cystometrography), as well as an ultrasound of one or more parts of the urinary tract. This is to check the size of the bladder and how well it is working.
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.
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.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the bladder and the lower urinary tract. This may involve widening of the tract. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A follow-up appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist (obstetrician) at their rooms or in-hospital.
Many injections of steroid medicine. This is to treat areas of damaged or abnormal skin.
The first appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist (obstetrician) for a specific condition and/or course of treatment at their rooms or in-hospital.
An appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist or a GP 4 to 8 weeks after birth. The appointment is at their rooms and includes a mental health assessment.
A consultation with a specialist for a pregnancy which has passed 28 weeks. The specialist will plan and manage the pregnancy. They might also be available for the birth and care afterwards. The specialist must offer a mental health assessment. The patient can choose to undertake the assessment.
Taking a sample of skin for testing (biopsy) during a consultation.
A treatment to help get pregnant, which causes the release of many eggs from the ovaries (oocyte). The eggs are then collected. The treatment also includes pathology tests, getting the sperm ready, ultrasound, counselling and laboratory services. This item is for the first treatment in a calendar year (Jan to Dec). This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
A treatment to help get pregnant, which causes the release of many eggs (oocyte) from the ovaries. The eggs are then collected. The treatment also includes pathology tests, getting the sperm ready, ultrasound, counselling and laboratory services. This item is for a treatment after the first treatment in a calendar year (Jan to Dec). This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
A treatment to help get pregnant, which causes the releases of many eggs (oocyte) from the ovaries. The treatment is stopped before the eggs are collected. The treatment also includes pathology tests, getting the sperm ready and ultrasound. This item is for one cycle of treatment. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
Tests to check if a woman has released an egg from her ovaries (ovulation monitoring) during a treatment cycle. The treatment also includes, pathology tests and ultrasound. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
An appointment with a specialist to plan and manage treatment to help get pregnant. This is for one treatment cycle. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
The collecting of eggs (oocyte retrieval) from the ovaries for treatment to help get pregnant. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
A treatment to help get pregnant by placing embryos, or sperm and an egg into the female reproductive organs (uterus/womb or fallopian tubes). This is for one treatment cycle. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
The preparation of frozen or donor embryos, or donor eggs (oocytes), for placement in the female reproductive organs (uterus/womb or fallopian tubes). The treatment also includes pathology tests and counselling. This is for one treatment cycle. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
The preparation of sperm as part of a treatment to help get pregnant. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
The injection of a single sperm into an egg to help get pregnant. This item is used to provide fertility treatments, for example, IVF.
Surgery to insert a hormone or live tissue implant.
A procedure to insert a hormone or tissue into the body through vein using a thin tube (cannula).
An appointment with a health care provider during pregnancy (antenatal). This is at a practice in a remote, rural or regional area. This may be with a midwife, nurse or health care provider for people who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
An appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist (obstetrician) or a GP as part of care during pregnancy (antenatal). Patient has been referred by a midwife.
An appointment with a midwife, GP or specialist in pregnancy and childbirth (obstetrician) after giving birth (postnatal). This is for a woman who was privately admitted for a birth which occurred between 1 and 4 weeks before the appointment.
An appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist (obstetrician) while the patient is pregnant (antenatal).
Monitoring an unborn baby's heartbeat (antenatal cardiotocography) in high risk pregnancy.
Care provided by a doctor for a pregnancy that has passed 28 weeks.
A procedure to collect a sample of fluid which surrounds the baby in the uterus/womb (amniocentesis). This is to check for genetic conditions.
A procedure to collect a sample of cells from the placenta (chorionic villus sampling). This is to check for genetic conditions.
Injection of an anaesthetic into one or more nerves around the genital area (pudendal, dorsal).
A procedure to remove an object which doesn't belong from the surface of the body (foreign body).
A procedure to remove a device, which prevents pregnancy, from under the skin.
A procedure where the skin is cut to remove an object which doesn't belong (foreign body). The wound is closed afterwards.
A procedure to cut and drain an area of blood (haematoma) or pus (furuncle or abscess). This procedure does not happen in a hospital.
Surgery to remove the foreskin of the penis (circumcision).
Surgery to remove a growth (tumour or cyst), ulcer or scar smaller than 10 mm (in diameter and located in mucous membrane. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is smaller than 6 mm in size. This includes surgery on or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is larger than 6 mm in size. This includes surgery on or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
A procedure to insert a device (IUD, intra uterine contraceptive device) into the uterus/womb to prevent pregnancy.
A procedure to remove a device (IUD, intra uterine contraceptive device) from the uterus/womb, under general anaesthesia.
A procedure to cut and drain fluid from a fluid filled growth (cyst) near the opening to the vagina (Bartholin's cyst).
Surgery to remove a tumour from the vagina.
A procedure on the cervix. This may involve freezing to treat abnormal cells or taking a sample of cells from the area.
Surgery to remove one or more abnormal growths from the cervix.
A procedure to look closely at the female reproductive tract.
Taking a sample (biopsy) from the external female genital area (vulva). This is to check for any unusual cells.
Taking a sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrial biopsy). This is to check for cancer cells in patients which have abnormal bleeding from the vagina.
A procedure to look at the cervix and treat areas with cancer cells. This also includes local anaesthetic and taking a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).
A procedure where fluid is flushed through part of the female reproductive system (fallopian tubes). This is to check for any blockages.
Initial treatment for an overactive bladder by a specialist using low dose electrical stimulation of a nerve located in the ankle (percutaneous tibial). The patient cannot have other treatments such as Botox injections or anticholinergic agents. Initial treatment of 12 sessions over a 3 month period.
Tapering treatment (after the initial treatment) for an overactive bladder by a specialist using low dose electrical stimulation of the percutaneous tibial nerve located in the ankle. Treatment will be used for patients who are not suitable for other treatments such as Botox injections or anticholinergic agents. Patient has achieved at least 50% reduction in overactive bladder symptoms.
Maintenance treatment (after the initial treatment) for an overactive bladder using low dose electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ankle (percutaneous tibial). Symptoms have improved by 50%.
Surgery where a fine needle is used to take sperm from one testicle or the tubes around it (epididymis). A single sperm will then be injected into an egg.
An appointment while the patient is pregnant (antenatal). The appointment is by telehealth.
An appointment with a pregnancy and childbirth specialist (obstetrician) or a GP 4 to 8 weeks after birth (postnatal). The appointment is by telehealth and is 20 minutes or longer. Includes a mental health assessment.
An appointment while the patient is pregnant (antenatal). The appointment is by telehealth.