Joint replacements - MBS item (48918)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

48918
Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement, including any of the following (if performed): (a) associated rotator cuff repair; (b) biceps tenodesis; (c) tuberosity osteotomy; 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 ofperforming a procedure on the shoulder region by open or arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)