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Billing code

G327A — Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Insertion Of Femoral Catheter For Dialysis

Femoral dialysis catheter

Bill G327 for inserting a femoral catheter for dialysis.

Watch for: A permanent tunnelled jugular or femoral catheter is G099 instead.

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Code
G327A
Description
Subclavian Or External Jugular Catheter For Haemodialysis - Insertion Of Femoral Catheter For Dialysis
FHO+ basket
Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
Effective date
Apr 1, 2025
Termination date
No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Insertion of a femoral catheter for dialysis.

What it covers

G327 is insertion of a femoral catheter for dialysis (J37). A permanent, subcutaneously positioned jugular or femoral catheter is G099 instead.

Billing rules

  • Marked #: the fee doesn't include premises, equipment, supplies or staff, which are funded by the hospital or ICHSC (J1, GP13).
  • D&T procedures are payable in addition to a consultation or assessment unless the listing says otherwise (J3).

Often billed with

  • G325 or G083 acute dialysis started through the catheter (J37).

Related codes: G324, G099, G336, G312, G325

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Dialysis, page J37.

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