Joint reconstructions - MBS item (49565)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

49565
Reconstruction of patellofemoral joint of knee, by combined open and arthroscopic means, including: (a) both of the following: (i) medial soft tissue reconstruction; (ii) tibial tuberosity transfer; and (b) any of the following (if performed): (i) bone graft; (ii) internal fixation; (iii) trochleoplasty; other than a service associated with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the service describedin the other item is for the purpose of performing a procedure on the knee by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)