Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45718)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45718
Face, contour restoration of one region, for the correction of deformity using autogenous bone or cartilage, if the deformity:(a) is secondary to congenital absence of tissue; or(b) has arisen from:(i) trauma (other than from previous cosmetic surgery); or(ii) a diagnosed pathological process;other than a service associated with a service to which item 45644 or 45717 (alveolar bone grafting) applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)