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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
49127 - Additional Information
Elbow joint, arthroplasty of, other than a service to which another item applies
(H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $773.25 Benefit: 75% = $579.95
(See para TN.8.289 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.289
Arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, acromioclavicular, or sternoclavicular joints (items 48925, 48932, 49127)
These items are for arthroplasty procedures, including interpositional arthroplasties, of the shoulder joint (48925), acromioclavicular joint (48932), sternoclavicular joint (48932), or elbow joint (49127) for which no other MBS items are applicable.
These items should not be claimed together with another arthroplasty item of the same joint.
The removal of exostoses, where performed, is an inherent part of these items and should not be separately claimed for the same joint.
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