What are 'Lung and chest' services?
Hospital treatment for the investigation and treatment of the lungs, lung-related conditions, mediastinum and chest. For example: lung cancer, respiratory disorders such as asthma, pneumonia, and treatment of trauma to the chest.
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer is listed separately under Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer.
Which level of Hospital cover includes these services?
Lung and chest services are included under our Bronze Plus, Silver, Silver Plus No Maternity Combo, Gold and Gold Star Hospital policies.
What MBS item numbers are included in the Lung and chest category?
30090, 30696, 30710, 34133, 34136, 34139, 38415, 38418, 38421, 38424, 38427, 38430, 38436, 38438, 38440, 38441, 38446, 38448, 38453, 38455, 38460, 38462, 38464, 38466, 38468, 38469, 38640, 38643, 38647, 38656, 38800, 38803, 38806, 38809, 38812, 43861, 43909, 43912
Important, please note.
The MBS item numbers listed will attract benefits from HIF provided that
(a) the MBS item number forms part of a hospital inpatient admission;
(b) the Member holds an eligible Hospital Cover product which includes the clinical category that the MBS item relates to;
(c) the Member has served the necessary waiting periods; and
(d) the Membership is financial at the date of service.
To search for more information on a particular MBS item number, simply copy and paste the MBS item number into the Private Health website which will advise the clinical category of the MBS item number.