Bone, joint and muscle - MBS item (47573)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

47573
Treatment of proximal or distal intra-articular fracture of shaft of tibia, by open reduction, with or without treatment of fibular fracture, including any of the following (if performed): (a) arthroscopy; (b) arthrotomy; (c) capsule repair; (d) removal of intervening soft tissue; (e) removal of loose fragments; (f) washout of joint; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service describedin the other item is for the purpose of treating a medial malleolus fractureof the distal tibia (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)