Joint replacements - MBS item (49518)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

49518
Total arthroplasty of knee, including either or both of the following (if performed): (a) revision of patello-femoral joint replacement to total knee replacement; (b) patellar resurfacing; other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)