Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 50303

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

50303

50303 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-1995
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2021
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
15 - Orthopaedic
Subheading
17 - Limb Lengthening And Deformity Correction

Limb lengthening, by gradual distraction, with application of external fixator or intra-medullary device (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,739.75 Benefit: 75% = $1,304.85

(See para TN.8.193 of explanatory notes to this Category)


Associated Notes

Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.193

Procedure for the application or adjustment of a fixator (Item 50300 - 50309)

Each item can only be used once per bone per treatment episode.

Related Items: 50300 50303 50306 50309


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