Billing code
S768A — Spontaneous incomplete abortion, including D&C
Incomplete miscarriage treatment
Bill S768 for management of a spontaneous incomplete abortion, including the D&C.
Watch for: The D&C is included; a spontaneous complete abortion has no separate code and is part of the visit fee.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- S768A
- Description
- Spontaneous incomplete abortion, including D&C
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Management of a spontaneous incomplete abortion, including D&C.
What it covers
S768 is the treatment of a spontaneous incomplete abortion, including D&C (V7).
A spontaneous complete abortion has no separate code; it is part of the visit fee (UVC) (V7). Induced abortion is S752 (up to 14 weeks) or S785 (after 14 weeks); missed abortion or molar pregnancy evacuation is S756 (V7).
Billing rules
- The D&C is included in S768 (V7).
- Anaesthesia is listed at 6 basic units (V7).
- Medical management of early pregnancy or missed abortion is A920 (K4).
- Non-elective surgery started in the evening, at night, or on a weekend or holiday can take E409 or E410 (GP103–GP104).
- More than one procedure under the same anaesthetic (or within 14 days in the same admission for the same condition): the major procedure is paid in full and the others at 85% (SP2, §3).
Often billed with
- E409/E410 after-hours premium when non-elective and done after hours (GP104).
Related codes: S752, S785, S756, A920, Z774, S754
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Female Genital Surgical Procedures, Corpus Uteri, page V7.
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