Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (46132)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

46132
Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, if the defect area involves 3% or more but less than 10% of total body surface, using autologous tissue (split skin graft or other) following previous procedure using non-autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)