Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45659)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45659
Correction of a congenital deformity of the ear if: (a) the patient is less than 18 years of age; and (b) the deformity is characterised by an absence of the antihelical fold and/or large scapha and/or large concha; and (c) photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes (Anaes.) (Assist.)