Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45815)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45815
Operation on:(a) mandible or maxilla (other than alveolar margins) for chronic osteomyelitis with radiological and laboratory evidence of osteomyelitis; or(b) mandible or maxilla for necrosis of the jaw from any cause including medication or radiation that requires debridement of the alveolar bone or beyond (Anaes.) (Assist.)