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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
46185 - Additional Information
Reconstruction of deficit of the brachial plexus, whole plexus, by any appropriate method, conjoint surgery, conjoint surgeon (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,751.75 Benefit: 75% = $2,063.85
(See para TN.8.270 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.270
Procedures for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - (Items 46170 - 46185)
Items 46174 and 46175 may be used as a standalone item or in conjunction with items 46177 to 46185.
Item 46176 may be used as a standalone item or in conjunction with items 46170 to 46173.
For items 46177, 46178 and 46179, an example of “single cord or trunk” is the upper trunk. These items should not be used for reconstruction of peripheral nerves.
For items 46177 to 46185, examples of appropriate methods of reconstruction include nerve grafts, vascularised nerve conduit and nerve transfers.
Related Items: 46170 46171 46172 46173 46174 46175 46176 46177 46178 46179 46180 46181 46182 46183 46184 46185
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- Anaes - Anaesthetic Values Amended
- Emsn - EMSN Change
- Fee - Fee Amended
- Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
- Qfe - QFE Change