Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45440)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45440
Split thickness skin graft to a small defect that is:(a) less than 40 mm in diameter: (i) on areas below the knee; or(ii) distal to the ulnar styloid; or(iii) on the genital area; or(iv) on areas above the clavicle; or (b) less than 80 mm in diameter on any other part of the body (Anaes.) (Assist.)