Back, neck and spine - MBS item (51054)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

51054
Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), one vertebra, not being a service associated with: (a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or (b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51055, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)