Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (46133)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

46133
Definitive burn wound closure, or closure of skin defect secondary to necrotising fasciitis or secondary to release of burns scar contracture, to an area involving at least 10% but less than 20% of total body surface, if the service: (a) is provided following a previous procedure that used non-autologous temporary wound closure or simple dressings; and(b) involves: (i) autologous tissue (split skin graft or other); or(ii) for a patient aged less than 15 years—autologous skin cell suspension, or autologous skin cell suspension in conjunction with autologous skin grafting; or(iii) for a patient aged 15 years or over—autologous skin cell suspension, or autologous skin cell suspension in conjunction with autologous skin grafting, if the total area being treated in the procedure is at least 20% of total body surface; (excluding aftercare) (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)