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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
49321 - Additional Information
Complex primary arthroplasty of hip, with internal fixation, including either or both of the following (if performed):
(a) structural bone graft;
(b) insertion of synthetic substitutes or metal augments;
other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,761.80 Benefit: 75% = $1,321.35
(See para TN.8.286 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.286
Primary hip arthroplasty (items 49318, 49321)
A 'complex hip arthroplasty' procedure is one that requires additional pre-operative planning or interoperative management that extends beyond a traditional hip arthroplasty, secondary to underlying abnormalities with bone or soft tissue or systemic health issues. This may include, but is not limited to:
- patients with previous hip surgery or fractures;
- femoral head dysplasia or deformities;
- known skeletal dysplasia or neuromuscular conditions; or
- the presence of infection.
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- Assist - Addition/Deletion of (Assist.)
- Amend - Amended Description
- 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