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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.108
Genioplasty - (Item 45761)
Genioplasty attracts benefit once only although a section is made on both sides of the symphysis of the mandible.
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
45761 - Additional Information
Genioplasty, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site, if:
(a) the deformity:
(i) is secondary to congenital absence of tissue; or
(ii) has arisen from trauma (other than from previous cosmetic surgery) or a diagnosed pathological process; and
(b) the service is required for maintaining lip competency; and
(c) sufficient photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for the service is included in patient notes
(H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $824.05 Benefit: 75% = $618.05
(See para TN.8.108 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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