Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 49734

Arthrotomy of hindfoot, midfoot or metatarsophalangeal joint, for infection, including:

(a) removal of loose bodies; and

(b) either or both of the following:

(i) joint debridement;

(ii) release of joint contracture;

—each incision (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $342.90 Benefit: 75% = $257.20

(See para TN.8.201, TN.8.223 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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• 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

• Items for stabilisation of a joint procedure are indicated for use when items 49734, 48400, 48403, 49809 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: 48400 48403 49706 49709 49734 49809 49812 49818 49827 49830 49833 49836 49837 49838 49845 49854