Bone, joint and muscle

Bone, joint and muscle - MBS items

The following MBS item numbers are included in this clinical category. The following is an indicative list of MBS items that are covered in the clinical category. Other MBS items not listed here may also be covered. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please speak with your insurer.

18350: Botulinum toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of hemifacial spasm in a patient who is at least 12 years of age, including all such injections on any one day
18351: Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of hemifacial spasm in a patient who is at least 18 years of age, including all such injections on any one day
18353: Botulinum toxin type a purified neurotoxin complex (Botox) or clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex (Dysport) or incobotulinumtoxina (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), including all such injections on any one day
18354: Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox) or Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin-Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport), injection of, for the treatment of dynamic equinus foot deformity (including equinovarus and equinovalgus) due to spasticity in an ambulant cerebral palsy patient, if:(a) the patient is at least 2 years of age; and (b) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each lower limb), including all injections per set (Anaes.)
18360: Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), or Clostridium Botulinum Type A Toxin Haemagglutinin Complex (Dysport),injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe focal spasticity, if: (a)the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (b)the spasticity is associated with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder; and (c)treatment is provided as: (i)second line therapy when standard treatment for the conditions has failed; or (ii)an adjunct to physical therapy; and (d)the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each limb), including all injections per set; and (e)the treatment is not provided on the same occasion as a service mentioned in item 18365
18361: Botulinum Toxin Type A Purified Neurotoxin Complex (Botox), injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe upper limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy if:(a) the patient is at least 2 years of age, and (b) for a patient who is at least 18 years of age - before the patient turned 18, the patient had commenced treatment for the spasticity with botulinum toxin supplied under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme; and (c) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each upper limb), including all injections per set (Anaes.)
18365: Botulinum toxin type a purified neurotoxin complex (Botox) or clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex (Dysport) or incobotulinumtoxina (Xeomin), injection of, for the treatment of moderate to severe spasticity of the upper limb following a stroke, if :(a) the patient is at least 18 years of age; and (b) treatment is provided as: (i) second line therapy when standard treatment for the condition has failed; or (ii) an adjunct to physical therapy; and (c) the patient does not have established severe contracture in the limb that is to be treated; and (d) the treatment is for all or any of the muscles subserving one functional activity and supplied by one motor nerve, with a maximum of 4 sets of injections for the patient on any one day (with a maximum of 2 sets of injections for each upper limb), including all injections per set; and (e) for a patient who has received treatment on 2 previous separate occasions - the patient has responded to the treatment
30103: Sinus, excision of, involving muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)
30107: GANGLION OR SMALL BURSA, excision of,other thana service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
30111: Bursa (large), including olecranon, calcaneum or patella, excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
30114: Bursa, semimembranosus (Baker's cyst), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
30226: Muscle, excision of (limited) or fasciotomy (Anaes.)
30229: Muscle, excision of (extensive) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
30232: Muscle, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)
30235: Muscle, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.)
30238: Fascia, deep, repair of, for herniated muscle (Anaes.)
30241: Bone tumour, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
30244: Styloid process of temporal bone, removal of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
32036: Sacrococcygeal and presacral tumour excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
39331: Carpal tunnel release (division of transverse carpal ligament), by any method (Anaes.)
43500: Operation on phalanx (for acute osteomyelitis) (Anaes.)
43503: Operation on sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, carpus, tibia, fibula, tarsus, skull, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.)
43506: Operation on humerus or femur (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43509: Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for acute osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43512: Operation on scapula, sternum, clavicle, rib, ulna, radius, metacarpus, carpus, phalanx, tibia, fibula, metatarsus, tarsus, mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone or any combination of adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43515: Operation on humerus or femur (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43518: Operation on spine or pelvic bones (for chronic osteomyelitis) 1 bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43521: Operation on skull (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43524: Operation on any combination of adjoining bones, being bones referred to in item 43515, 43518 or 43521 (for chronic osteomyelitis) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43876: Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by posterior approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)
43879: Sacrococcygeal teratoma, excision of, by combined posterior and abdominal approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44325: Hand, midcarpal or transmetacarpal, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44328: Hand, forearm or through arm, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44331: Amputation at shoulder (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44334: Interscapulothoracic amputation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44338: 1 digit of foot, amputation of (Anaes.)
44342: 2 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.)
44346: 3 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44350: 4 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44354: 5 digits of 1 foot, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44358: Toe, including metatarsal or part of metatarsal each toe, amputation of (Anaes.)
44359: One or more toes of one foot, amputation of, including if performed, excision of 1 or more metatarsal bones of the foot, performed for diabetic or other microvascular disease, excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44361: Foot at ankle (Syme, Pirogoff types), amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44364: Foot, midtarsal or transmetatarsal, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44367: Amputation through thigh, at knee or below knee (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44370: Amputation at hip (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44373: Hindquarter, amputation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
44376: Amputation stump, reamputation of, to provide adequate skin and muscle cover (Assist.)
45605: Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45788: Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of, (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45851: Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.)
45855: Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45857: Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions - 1 or more such procedure of that joint, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the temporomandibular joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45859: Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45861: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45863: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45867: Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45869: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including partial or total meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45871: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45873: Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which items 45863, 45867, 45869 and 45871 apply and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45875: Temporomandibular joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45945: Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.)
45978: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting
45981: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction
45987: Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45993: Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
45996: Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.)
46300: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46303: Carpometacarpal joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46306: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - interposition arthroplasty of and including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46307: Interphalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint - volar plate arthroplasty for traumatic deformity including tendon transfers or realignment on the 1 ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46327: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, arthrotomy of (Anaes.)
46330: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous or capsular repair with or without arthrotomy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46333: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, ligamentous repair of, using free tissue graft or implant (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46336: Inter-phalangeal joint or metacarpophalangeal joint, synovectomy, capsulectomy or debridement of, not being a service associated with any other procedure related to that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46339: Extensor tendons or flexor tendons of hand or wrist, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46342: Distal radioulnar joint or carpometacarpal joint or joints, synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46348: Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 1 digit (Anaes.)
46351: Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 2 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46354: Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 3 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46357: Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 4 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46360: Digit, synovectomy of flexor tendon or tendons - 5 digits (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46363: Tendon sheath of hand or wrist, open operation on, for stenosing tenovaginitis (Anaes.)
46366: Dupuytren's contracture, subcutaneous fasciotomy for - each hand (Anaes.)
46369: Dupuytren's contracture, palmar fasciectomy for - 1 hand (Anaes.)
46372: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46375: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46378: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - 1 hand (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46381: Inter-phalangeal joint, joint capsule release when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's contracture - each procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46384: Z plasty (or similar local flap procedure) when performed in conjunction with operation for Dupuytren's contracture - 1 such procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46387: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 1 ray, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in that ray (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46390: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 2 rays, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46393: Dupuytren's contracture, fasciectomy for, from 3 or more rays, including dissection of nerves - operation for recurrence in those rays (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46396: Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy or osteectomy of, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46399: Phalanx or metacarpal of the hand, osteotomy of, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46402: Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), including obtaining of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46405: Phalanx or metacarpal, bone grafting of, for pseudarthrosis (non-union), involving internal fixation and including obtaining of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46459: Operation for osteomyelitis on distal phalanx (Anaes.)
46462: Operation for osteomyelitis on middle or proximal phalanx, metacarpal or carpus (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46464: Amputation of a supernumerary complete digit (Anaes.)
46465: Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.)
46468: Amputation of 2 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46471: Amputation of 3 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46474: Amputation of 4 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46477: Amputation of 5 digits, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46480: Amputation of single digit, proximal to nail bed, involving section of bone or joint and requiring soft tissue cover, including metacarpal (Anaes.) (Assist.)
46483: Revision of amputation stump to provide adequate soft tissue cover (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47000: Mandible, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47003: Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47006: Clavicle, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47009: Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, not being a service to which item 47012 applies (Anaes.)
47012: Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, requiring general anaesthesia, open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47015: Shoulder, treatment of dislocation of, not requiring general anaesthesia
47018: Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47021: Elbow, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47024: Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction, not being a service associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes.)
47027: Radioulnar joint, distal or proximal, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction, not being a service associated with fracture or dislocation in the same region (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47030: Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47033: Carpus, or carpus on radius and ulna, or carpometacarpal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47036: Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47039: Interphalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47042: Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47045: Metacarpophalangeal joint, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47048: Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47051: Hip, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47054: Knee, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47057: Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47060: Patella, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47063: Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47066: Ankle or tarsus, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47069: Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47072: Toe, treatment of dislocation of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47301: Phalanx, middle or proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, requiring anaesthesia, not provided on the same occasion as a service described in item 47304, 47307, 47310, 47313, 47316 or 47319 (Anaes.)
47304: Metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, requiring anaesthesia, not provided on the same occasion as a service described in item 47301, 47307, 47310, 47313, 47316 or 47319 (Anaes.)
47307: Phalanx or metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction with percutaneous k wire fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47310: Phalanx or metacarpal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction with fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47313: Phalanx or metacarpal, treatment of intra articular fracture of, by closed reduction with percutaneous k wire fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47316: Phalanx or metacarpal, treatment of intra articular fracture of, by open reduction with fixation, not provided on the same occasion as a service to which item 47319 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47319: Middle phalanx, proximal end, treatment of intra articular fracture of, by open reduction with fixation, not provided on the same occasion as a service to which item 47316 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47348: Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47351 applies (Anaes.)
47351: Carpus (excluding scaphoid), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47354: Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47357 applies (Anaes.)
47357: Carpal scaphoid, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47361: Radius or ulna, or radius and ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47362, 47364, 47367, 47370 or 47373 applies
47362: Radius or ulna, or radius and ulna, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, requiring general or major regional anaesthesia, but excluding local infiltration, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47361, 47364, 47367, 47370 or 47373 applies (Anaes.)
47364: Radius or ulna, distal end of, not involving joint surface, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction with fixation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47361 or 47362 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47367: Radius, distal end of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction with percutaneous fixation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47361 or 47362 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47370: Radius, distal end of, treatment of intra articular fracture of, by open reduction with fixation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47361 or 47362 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47373: Ulna, distal end of, treatment of intra articular fracture of, by open reduction with fixation, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47361 or 47362 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47378: Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47381, 47384, 47385 or 47386 applies (Anaes.)
47381: Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47384: Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47385: Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47386: Radius or ulna, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by open reduction or internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47387: Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47390 or 47393 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47390: Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47393: Radius and ulna, shafts of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47396: Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47399 applies (Anaes.)
47399: Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47402: Olecranon, treatment of fracture of, involving excision of olecranon fragment and reimplantation of tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47405: Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, closed reduction of (Anaes.)
47408: Radius, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, open reduction of, including internal fixation and excision where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47411: Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, not being a service to which item 47417 applies (Anaes.)
47414: Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47417: Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47420: Humerus, treatment of fracture of tuberosity of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47423: Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47426, 47429 or 47432 applies (Anaes.)
47426: Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47429: Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47432: Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47435: Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47438: Humerus, proximal, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47441: Humerus, proximal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, and associated dislocation of shoulder, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47444: Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47447 or 47450 applies (Anaes.)
47447: Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47450: Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47451: Humerus, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47453: Humerus, distal, (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47456 or 47459 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47456: Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47459: Humerus, distal (supracondylar or condylar), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47462: Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47465 applies (Anaes.)
47465: Clavicle, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47466: Sternum, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47467 applies (Anaes.)
47467: Sternum, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47468: Scapula, neck or glenoid region of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47471: Ribs (1 or more), treatment of fracture of - each attendance
47474: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, not involving disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum
47477: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, with disruption of pelvic ring or acetabulum
47480: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47483: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, requiring control by external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47486: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of anterior segment, including diastasis of pubic symphysis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47489: Pelvic ring, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction and involving internal fixation of posterior segment (including sacro-iliac joint), with or without fixation of anterior segment (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47492: Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip (Anaes.)
47495: Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47498: Acetabulum, treatment of fracture of, and associated dislocation of hip, requiring internal fixation, with or without traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47501: Acetabulum, treatment of single column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47504: Acetabulum, treatment of T-shape fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47507: Acetabulum, treatment of transverse fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47510: Acetabulum, treatment of double column fracture of, by open reduction and internal fixation, including any osteotomy, osteectomy or capsulotomy required for exposure and subsequent repair, and excluding services to which item 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47513: Sacro-iliac joint disruption, treatment of, requiring internal fixation, being a service associated with a service to which items 47501 to 47510 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47516: Femur, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47519: Femur, treatment of trochanteric or subcapital fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47522: Femur, treatment of subcapital fracture of, by hemi-arthroplasty (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47525: Femur, treatment of fracture of, for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47528: Femur, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47531: Femur, treatment of fracture of shaft, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47534: Femur, condylar region of, treatment of intra-articular (T-shaped condylar) fracture of, requiring internal fixation, with or without internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47537: Femur, condylar region of, treatment of fracture of, requiring internal fixation of 1 or more osteochondral fragments, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47534 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47540: Hip spica or shoulder spica, application of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
47543: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, not being a service to which item 47546 or 47549 applies (Anaes.)
47546: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47549: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of medial or lateral fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47552: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, not being a service to which item 47555 or 47558 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47555: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47558: Tibia, plateau of, treatment of both medial and lateral fractures of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47561: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by cast immobilisation, not being a service to which item 47564, 47567, 47570 or 47573 applies (Anaes.)
47564: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.)
47565: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47566: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by intramedullary fixation and cross fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47567: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47570: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47573: Tibia, shaft of, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47576: Fibula, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)
47579: Patella, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47582 or 47585 applies (Anaes.)
47582: Patella, treatment of fracture of, by excision of patella or pole with reattachment of tendon (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47585: Patella, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47588: Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar or tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47591: Knee joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of femoral condylar and tibial articular surfaces and requiring repair or reconstruction of 1 or more ligaments (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47594: Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47597 applies (Anaes.)
47597: Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47600: Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47603: Ankle joint, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation of more than 1 of malleolus, fibula or diastasis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47606: Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, not being a service to which item 47609, 47612, 47615 or 47618 applies, with or without dislocation (Anaes.)
47609: Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47612: Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47615: Calcaneum or talus, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47618: Calcaneum or talus, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47621: Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of intra-articular fracture of, by closed reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47624: Tarso-metatarsal, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47627: Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)
47630: Tarsus (excluding calcaneum or talus), treatment of fracture of, by open reduction, with or without dislocation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47633: Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)
47636: Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47639: Metatarsal, 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47642: Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)
47645: Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47648: Metatarsals, 2 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47651: Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of (Anaes.)
47654: Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47657: Metatarsals, 3 or more of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47663: Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
47666: Phalanx of great toe, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47672: Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47678: Phalanx of toe (other than great toe), more than 1 of, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.)
47726: Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - small quantity (Anaes.)
47729: Bone graft, harvesting of, via separate incision, in conjunction with another service - autogenous - large quantity (Anaes.)
47732: Vascularised pedicle bone graft, harvesting of, in conjunction with another service (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47753: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47756: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47762: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction by a temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.)
47765: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47768: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47771: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47774: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open operation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47777: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47780: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47783: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47786: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47789: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving plate(s) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47900: Bone cyst, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)
47903: Epicondylitis, open operation for (Anaes.)
47920: Bone growth stimulator, insertion of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47921: Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
47924: Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of requiring incision and suture, not being a service to which item 47927 or 47930 applies - per bone (Anaes.)
47927: Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more of, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital - per bone (Anaes.)
47930: Plate, rod or nail and associated wires, pins or screws, 1 or more of, all of which were inserted for internal fixation purposes, removal of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 47924 or 47927 applies - per bone (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47933: Small exostosis (not more than 20mm of growth above bone), excision of, or simple removal of bunion and any associated bursa, not being a service associated with a service for removal of bursa (Anaes.)
47936: Large exostosis (greater than 20mm growth above bone), excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47948: External fixation, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
47951: External fixation, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.)
47954: Tendon, repair of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47957: Tendon, large, lengthening of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47960: Tenotomy, subcutaneous, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
47963: Tenotomy, open, with or without tenoplasty, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
47966: Tendon or ligament transfer, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47969: Tenosynovectomy, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47972: Tendon sheath, open operation for teno-vaginitis, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
47975: Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for acute compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)
47978: Forearm or calf, decompression fasciotomy of, for chronic compartment syndrome, requiring excision of muscle and deep tissue (Anaes.)
47981: Forearm, calf or interosseous muscle space of hand, decompression fasciotomy of, not being a service to which another item applies (Anaes.)
47982: Forage (Drill decompression), of neck or head of femur, or both (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48200: Femur, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48203: Femur, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48206: Tibia, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48209: Tibia, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48212: Humerus, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48215: Humerus, bone graft to, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48218: Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48221: Radius and ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48224: Radius or ulna, bone graft to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48227: Radius or ulna, bone graft to, with internal fixation of 1 or both bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48230: Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48233: Scaphoid, bone graft to, for non-union, with internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48236: Scaphoid, bone graft to, for mal-union, including osteotomy, bone graft and internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48239: Bone graft, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48242: Bone graft, with internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48400: Phalanx, metatarsal, accessory bone or sesamoid bone, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which item 49848 or 49851 applies, any of items 49848, 49851, 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48403: Phalanx or metatarsal, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48406: Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48409: Fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib, tarsus or carpus, osteotomy or osteectomy, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48412: Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48415: Humerus, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48418: Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48421: Tibia, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48424: Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, other than a service associated with surgery for femoroacetabular impingement, or to which item 47933 or 47936 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48427: Femur or pelvis, osteotomy or osteectomy of, with internal fixation, and excluding services to which items 47933 or 47936 apply (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48500: Femur, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48503: Tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48506: Femur, tibia and fibula, epiphysiodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48509: Epiphysiodesis, staple arrest of hemiepiphysis (Anaes.)
48512: Epiphysiolysis, operation to prevent closure of plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48912: Shoulder, arthrotomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48936: Shoulder, synovectomy of, as an independent procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48939: Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48942: Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with removal of prosthesis, requiring bone grafting or internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48945: Shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.)
48954: Shoulder, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, including release of contracture when performed - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder region (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49100: Elbow, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or division of contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49106: Elbow, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49109: Elbow, total synovectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49118: Elbow, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy and lavage, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the elbow (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49200: Wrist, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with or without bone graft and internal fixation of the radiocarpal joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49203: Wrist, limited arthrodesis of the intercarpal joint, with synovectomy if performed, with or without bone graft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49206: Wrist, proximal carpectomy of, including styloidectomy when performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49212: Wrist, arthrotomy of (Anaes.)
49218: Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or both (including biopsy) - not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49300: Sacroiliac joint arthrodesis of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49303: Hip, arthrotomy of, including lavage, drainage or biopsy when performed, other than a service associated with surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49306: Hip arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49360: Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49363: Hip, diagnostic arthroscopy of, with synovial biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49366: Hip, arthroscopic surgery of, other than a service associated with another arthroscopic procedure of the hip, or a service associated with surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49500: Knee, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of; capsular release, biopsy or lavage, or removal of loose body or foreign body (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49509: Knee, total synovectomy or arthrodesis with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49512: Knee, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with removal of prosthesis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49545: Knee, revision arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49566: Knee, arthroscopic total synovectomy of, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the knee (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49569: Knee, mobilisation for post-traumatic stiffness, by multiple muscle or tendon release (quadricepsplasty) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49700: Ankle, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49712: Ankle, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49718: Ankle, Achilles' tendon or other major tendon, repair of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49721: Ankle, Achilles' tendon rupture managed by non-operative treatment
49724: Ankle, Achilles' tendon, secondary repair or reconstruction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49727: Ankle, Achilles' tendon, operation for lengthening (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49728: Ankle, lengthening of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and soleus fascia, for the correction of equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49800: Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, primary repair of (Anaes.)
49803: Foot, flexor or extensor tendon, secondary repair of (Anaes.)
49806: Foot, subcutaneous tenotomy of, 1 or more tendons (Anaes.)
49809: Foot, open tenotomy of, with or without tenoplasty (Anaes.)
49812: Foot, tendon or ligament transplantation of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49815: Foot, triple arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49818: Foot, excision of calcaneal spur (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49821: Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49824: Foot, correction of hallux valgus or hallux rigidus by excision arthroplasty (Keller's or similar procedure) - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49827: Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49830: Foot, correction of hallux valgus by transfer of adductor hallucis tendon - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49833: foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49836: foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49837: foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49838: foot, correction of hallux valgus by osteotomy of first metatarsal and transfer of adductor hallicus tendon, with or without internal fixation and with or without excision of exostoses associated with the first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49845: Foot, arthrodesis of, first metatarso-phalangeal joint, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49848: Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe (Anaes.)
49851: Foot, correction of claw or hammer toe with internal fixation (Anaes.)
49854: Foot, radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49860: Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, single joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49863: Foot, synovectomy of metatarso-phalangeal joint, 2 or more joints (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49866: Foot, neurectomy for plantar or digital neuritis (Morton's or Bett's syndrome) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
49878: Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, splint or manipulation - each attendance (Anaes.)
50100: Joint, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy), not being a service to which another item in this Group applies and not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50102: Joint, arthroscopic surgery of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50103: Joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50104: Joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50109: Joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50112: Cicatricial flexion or extension contraction of joint, correction of, involving tissues deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50115: Joint or joints, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.)
50118: Subtalar joint, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50121: Greater Trochanter, transplantation of ileopsoas tendon to (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50130: Joint or joints, application of external fixator to, other than for treatment of fractures (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50200: Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.)
50201: Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour, involving neurovascular structures, open biopsy of (not including aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50203: Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50206: Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50209: Bone tumour, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of: liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50212: Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, without reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50215: Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour affecting the long bones of leg or arm, enbloc resection of, with compartmental or wide excision of soft tissue, with intercalary reconstruction (prosthesis, allograft or autograft) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50218: Malignant tumour of long bone, enbloc resection of, with replacement or arthrodesis of adjacent joint, with synovectomy if performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50221: Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50224: Malignant or aggressive soft tissue tumour of pelvis, sacrum or spine; or scapula and shoulder, enbloc resection of, with reconstruction by prosthesis, allograft or autograft (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50227: Malignant bone tumour, enbloc resection of, with massive anatomic specific allograft or autograft, with or without prosthetic replacement (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50230: Benign tumour, resection of, requiring anatomic specific allograft, with or without internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50233: Malignant tumour, amputation for, hemipelvectomy or interscapulo-thoracic (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50236: Malignant tumour, amputation for, hip disarticulation, shoulder disarticulation or proximal third femur (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50239: Malignant tumour, amputation for, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50300: Joint deformity, slow correction of, using ring fixator or similar device, including all associated attendances - payable only once in any 12 month period (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50303: Limb lengthening, 5cm or less, by gradual distraction, with application of an external fixator or intra-medullary device, in the operating theatre of a hospital - payable only once per limb in any 12 month period (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50306: Limb lengthening, where the lengthening is bipolar, or bone transport is performed or where the fixator is extended to correct an adjacent joint deformity, or where the lengthening is greater than 5cm (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50309: Ring fixator or similar device, adjustment of, with or without insertion or removal of fixation pins, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service to which item 50303 or 50306 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50312: Ankle, synovectomy of, by arthroscopic or open means - not associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of the ankle (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50315: Talipes equinovarus, posterior release of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50318: Talipes equinovarus, medial release of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50321: Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50324: Talipes equinovarus, combined postero-medial release of, revision procedure (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50327: Talipes equinovarus, bilateral procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50330: Talipes equinovarus, or talus, vertical congenital - post operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service to which item 50315, 50318, 50321, 50324 or 50327 applies (Anaes.)
50336: Talus, vertical, congenital, combined anterior and posterior reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50339: Foot and ankle, tibialis anterior tendon (split or whole) transfer to lateral column (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50342: Foot and ankle, tibialis or tibialis posterior tendon transfer, through the interosseous membrane to anterior or posterior aspect of foot (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50345: Hyperextension deformity of toe, release incorporating V-Y plasty of skin, lengthening of extensor tendons and release of capsule contracture (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50348: Knee, deformity of, post-operative manipulation and change of plaster, performed under general anaesthesia in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
50349: Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
50351: Hip, developmental dislocation of, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50352: Hip, congenital dislocation of, treatment of, involving supervision of splint, harness or cast - each attendance (Anaes.)
50353: Hip spica, initial application of, for congenital dislocation of hip (excluding aftercare) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50354: Tibia, pseudarthrosis of, congenital, resection and internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50357: Knee, leg or thigh, rectus femoris tendon transfer or medial or lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50360: Knee, leg or thigh, combined medial and lateral hamstring tendon transfer (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50363: Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50366: Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening or tenotomies, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50369: Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50372: Knee, contracture of, posterior release involving multiple tendon lengthening with or without tenotomies and release of joint capsule with or without cruciate ligaments, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50375: Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50378: Hip, contracture of, medial release, involving lengthening of, or division of the adductors and psoas with or without division of the obturator nerve, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50381: Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, unilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50384: Hip, contracture of, anterior release, involving lengthening of, or division of the hip flexors and psoas with or without division of the joint capsule, bilateral (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50387: Hip, iliopsoas tendon transfer to greater trochanter, or transfer of abdominal musculature to greater trochanter, or transfer or adductors to ischium (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50390: Perthes, cerebral palsy, or other neuromuscular conditions, affecting hips or knees, application of cast under general anaesthesia, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
50393: Pelvis, bone graft or shelf procedures for acetabular dysplasia (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50394: Acetabular dysplasia, treatment of, by multiple peri-acetabular osteotomy, including internal fixation where performed (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50396: Hand, congenital abnormalities or duplication of digits, amputation or splitting of phalanx or phalanges, with ligament or joint reconstruction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50399: Forearm, radial aplasia or dysplasia (radial club hand), centralisation or radialisation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50402: Torticollis, bipolar release of sternocleidomastoid muscle and associated soft tissue (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50405: Elbow, flexorplasty, or tendon transfer to restore elbow function (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50408: Shoulder, congenital or developmental dislocation, open reduction of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50426: Diaphyseal aclasia, removal of lesion or lesions from bone - 1 approach (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50450: Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis, with synovectomy if performed, or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50451: Unilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with hemiplegic cerebral palsy comprising three or more of the following: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of femoral torsion by rotational osteotomy of the femur. (d) Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia. (e) Correction of joint instability by varus derotation osteotomy of the femur, subtalar arthrodesis, with synovectomy if performed, or os calcis lengthening. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50455: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50456: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50460: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery and bilateral femoral osteotomies. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of torsional abnormality of the femur by rotational osteotomy and internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50461: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery and bilateral femoral osteotomies. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of torsional abnormality of the femur by rotational osteotomy and internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50465: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies and bilateral tibial osteotomies. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50466: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies and bilateral tibial osteotomies. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (d) Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50470: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies, bilateral tibial osteotomies and bilateral foot stabilisation. Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. Correction of bilateral pes valgus by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50471: Bilateral single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with cerebral palsy that comprises bilateral soft tissue surgery, bilateral femoral osteotomies, bilateral tibial osteotomies and bilateral foot stabilisation. (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of abnormal torsion of the femur by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (d) Correction of abnormal torsion of the tibia by rotational osteotomy with internal fixation. (e) Correction of bilateral pes valgus by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50475: Single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy for the correction of crouch gait including: Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. Correction of flexion deformity at the knee by extension osteotomy of the distal femur including internal fixation. Correction of patella alta and quadriceps insufficiency by patella tendon shortening/reconstruction. Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia with internal fixation. Correction of foot instability by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50476: Single event multilevel surgery for patients less than 18 years of age with diplegic cerebral palsy for the correction of crouch gait including: (a) Lengthening of one or more contracted muscle tendon units by tendon lengthening, muscle recession, fractional lengthening or intramuscular lengthening. (b) Correction of muscle imbalance by tendon transfer/transfers. (c) Correction of flexion deformity at the knee by extension osteotomy of the distal femur including internal fixation. (d) Correction of patella alta and quadriceps insufficiency by patella tendon shortening/reconstruction. (e) Correction of tibial torsion by rotational osteotomy of the tibia with internal fixation. (f) Correction of foot instability by os calcis lengthening or subtalar fusion. Conjoint surgery, conjoint specialist surgeon, including fluoroscopy and excluding aftercare (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50500: Radius or ulna, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
50504: Radius or ulna, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50508: Radius, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture, by closed reduction (Anaes.)
50512: Radius, distal end of, with open growth plate, treatment of Colles', Smith's or Barton's fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50516: Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
50520: Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50524: Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50528: Radius or ulna, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, in conjunction with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint or proximal radio-humeral joint (Galeazzi or Monteggia injury), by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50532: Radius and ulna, shafts of, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
50536: Radius and ulna, shafts of, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50540: Olecranon, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50544: Radius, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, by closed reduction of (Anaes.)
50548: Radius, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of head or neck of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50552: Humerus, proximal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre, neonatal unit or nursery of a hospital (Anaes.)
50556: Humerus, proximal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50560: Humerus, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre, neonatal unit or nursery of a hospital (Anaes.)
50564: Humerus, shaft of, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by internal or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50568: Humhumerus, with open growth plate, supracondylar or condylar, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
50572: Humerus, with open growth plate, supracondylar or condylar, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means, undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50576: Femur, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by closed reduction or traction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50580: Tibia, with open growth plate, plateau or condyles, medial or lateral, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50584: Tibia, distal, with open growth plate, treatment of fracture of, by reduction with or without internal fixation by open or percutaneous means (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50588: Tibia and fibula, with open growth plates, treatment of fracture of, by internal fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50650: Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, examination, manipulation and arthrography of the hip under anaesthesia (Anaes.)
50654: Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, application or reapplication of a hip spica, including examination of the hip (Anaes.) (Assist.)
50658: Hip dysplasia or dislocation, in a child, examination and manipulation of the hip under anaesthesia (Anaes.)
52056: Haematoma in the oral and maxillofacial region, aspiration of (Anaes.)
52057: Large haematoma, large abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis orsimilar lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, incision with drainage of (excluding after-care) (Anaes.)
52058: Percutaneous drainage of deep abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region, using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)
52059: Abscess in the oral and maxillofacial region drainage tube, exchange of using interventional imaging techniques — but not including imaging (Anaes.)
52060: Muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, excision of (Anaes.)
52061: Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (limited), not associated with external wound (Anaes.)
52062: Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52063: Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, innocent, excision of, not being a service to which another item in groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52064: Bone cyst in the oral and maxillofacial region, injection into or aspiration of (Anaes.)
52066: Submandibular gland, extirpation of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52069: Sublingual gland, extirpation of (Anaes.)
52072: Salivary gland, dilatation or diathermy of duct (Anaes.)
52073: Salivary gland, repair of cutaneous fistula of (Anaes.)
52075: Salivary gland, removal of calculus from duct or meatotomy or marsupialisation, 1 or more such procedures (Anaes.)
52078: Tongue, partial excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52081: Tongue tie, division or excision of frenulum (Anaes.)
52084: Tongue tie, mandibular frenulum or maxillary frenulum, division or excision of frenulum, in a person aged not less than 2 years (Anaes.)
52087: Ranula or mucous cyst of mouth, removal of (Anaes.)
52090: Operation on mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis — 1 bone or in combination with adjoining bones (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52092: Operation on skull for osteomyelitis (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52094: Operation on any combination of adjoining bones in the oral and maxillofacial region, being bones referred to in item 52092 (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52095: Bone growth stimulator in the oral and maxillofacial region, insertion of ( (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52096: Orthopaedic pin or wire, insertion of, into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, as an independent procedure (Anaes.)
52097: External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)
52098: External fixation in the oral and maxillofacial region, removal of, in conjunction with operations involving internal fixation or bone grafting or both (Anaes.)
52099: Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, per bone, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52102 or 52105 applies (Anaes.)
52102: Buried wire, pin or screw, 1 or more, which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, if undertaken in the operating theatre of a hospital, per bone (Anaes.)
52105: Plate, 1 or more of, and associated screw and wire which were inserted for internal fixation purposes into maxilla or mandible or zygoma, removal of, requiring anaesthesia, incision, dissection and suturing, per bone, not being a service associated with a service to which item 52099 or 52102 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52114: Mandible or maxilla, segmental resection of, for tumours or cysts (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52126: Maxilla, total resection of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52129: Maxilla, total resection of both maxillae (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52130: Bone graft in the oral and maxillofacial region, not being a service to which another item in groups O3 to O9applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52131: bone graft with internal fixation, not being a service to which an item in the range (a) 51900 to 52186; or(b) 52303 to 53460 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52180: Aggressive or potentially malignant bone or deep soft tissue tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, biopsy of (not including after-care) (Anaes.)
52182: Bone or malignant deep soft tissue tumour in the oraland maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52184: Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 1 of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
52186: Bone tumour in the oral and maxillofacial region, lesional or marginal excision of, combined with any 2 or more of liquid nitrogen freezing, autograft, allograft or cementation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53200: Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, not requiring open reduction (Anaes.)
53203: Mandible, treatment of a dislocation of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.)
53206: Temporomandibular joint, manipulation of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in groups O3 to O9 applies (Anaes.)
53209: Glenoid fossa, zygomatic arch and temporal bone, reconstruction of (Obwegeser technique) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53212: Absent condyle and ascending ramus in hemifacial microsomia, construction of, not including harvesting of graft material (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53215: Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, with or without biopsy, not being a service associated with any other arthroscopic procedure of that joint (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53218: Temporomandibular joint, arthroscopy of, removal of loose bodies, debridement, or treatment of adhesions —1 or more of such procedures (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53220: Temporomandibular joint, arthrotomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53221: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53224: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with condylectomy or condylotomy, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53225: Arthrocentesis, irrigation of temporomandibular joint after insertion of 2 cannuli into the appropriate joint space (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53226: Temporomandibular joint, synovectomy of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53227: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with or without meniscus or capsular surgery, including meniscectomy when performed, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53230: Temporomandibular joint, open surgical exploration of, with meniscus, capsular and condylar head surgery, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53233: Temporomandibular joint, surgery of, involving procedures to which item 53224, 53226, 53227 or 53230 applies and also involving the use of tissue flaps, or cartilage graft, or allograft implants, with or without microsurgical techniques (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53236: Temporomandibular joint, stabilisation of, involving 1 or more of: repair of capsule, repair of ligament or internal fixation, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53239: Temporomandibular joint, arthrodesis of, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53400: Maxilla, unilateral or bilateral, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting
53403: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, not requiring splinting
53406: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53409: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring splinting, wiring of teeth, circumosseous fixation or external fixation (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53410: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, not requiring surgical reduction
53411: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction, by temporal, intra-oral or other approach (Anaes.)
53412: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation at 1 site (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53413: Zygomatic bone, treatment of fracture of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 2 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53414: Zygomatic bone, treatment of, requiring surgical reduction and involving internal or external fixation or both at 3 sites (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53415: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53416: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53418: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53419: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53422: Maxilla, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53423: Mandible, treatment of fracture of, requiring open reduction and internal fixation involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53424: Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53425: Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction not involving a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53427: Maxilla, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53429: Mandible, treatment of a complicated fracture of, involving viscera, blood vessels or nerves, requiring open reduction involving the use of a plate (Anaes.) (Assist.)
53439: Mandible, treatment of a closed fracture of, involving a joint surface (Anaes.)

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