Brain and nervous system - MBS item (46176)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

46176
Exploration of the brachial plexus, posterior subscapular approach, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):(a) resection of the first rib and/or second rib; and(b) vertebral laminectomies or facetectomies, if performed; and(c) any neurolyses performed; and(d) intraoperative neurophysiological recordings;excluding the following:(e) reconstruction of elements of the plexus;(f) spinal instrumentation(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)