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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
49717 - Additional Information
Revision of total ankle replacement:
(a) including either:
(i) exchange of tibial and talar components; or
(ii) removal of tibial and talar components and conversion to ankle arthrodesis; and
(b) including both of the following
(iii) internal or external fixation, by any means;
(iv) major bone grafting; and
(c) including any of the following (if performed):
(i) capsulotomy;
(ii) joint release;
(iii) neurolysis;
(iv) debridement and extensive grafting of cysts;
(v) synovectomy;
(vi) joint debridement;
other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,861.85 Benefit: 75% = $1,396.40
(See para TN.8.201 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.201
Procedures for excisional and interpositional arthroplasty
- Items for excisional or interposition arthroplasty procedures are indicated for use when items 49734, 48430, 49860, or 49812 do not represent the complete procedure performed.
- Not to be used on the same joint undergoing arthroscopy (49730 or 49732), bunion correction (49827, 49830, 49833, 49836, 49837 or 49838) or an arthrodesis procedure for stabilisation.
Related Items: 48430 49715 49716 49717 49730 49732 49734 49812 49821 49827 49830 49833 49836 49837 49838 49839 49857 49860
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