Joint reconstructions - MBS item (49576)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

49576
Repair of chondral lesion of knee, by arthroscopic means, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) microfracture; (b) microdrilling; other than a service performed in combination with a service to which another item of this Schedule applies if the servicedescribedin the other item is for the purpose of performing chondral or osteochondral grafts (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)