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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.271
Direct and Indirect Flap - (Item 45209 and 45212)
Item 45209, for the first stage of multistage flap repair procedure, should be performed in hospital.
Item 45212, for the second or third stage of multistage flap repair procedure, would generally be performed under sedation or general anaesthetic in hospital, with the exceptional of flap division, which can be performed under local anaesthetic out of hospital.
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
45209 - Additional Information
Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), first stage of a multistage procedure (H)
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $521.50 Benefit: 75% = $391.15
(See para TN.8.271 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
45212 - Additional Information
Pedicled flap repair (forehead, cross arm, cross leg, abdominal or similar), subsequent stage of a multistage procedure
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $258.75 Benefit: 75% = $194.10 85% = $219.95
(See para TN.8.271 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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