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Synovectomy of interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal or carpometacarpal joint of hand, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) capsulectomy;

(b) debridement;

(c) ligament or tendon realignment (or both);

other than a service combined with a service to which item 46495 applies—one joint

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $278.35 Benefit: 75% = $208.80 85% = $236.60

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Synovectomy of digital flexor tendons at wrist level, for diagnosed inflammatory arthritis, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) tenolysis;

(b) release of median nerve and carpal tunnel;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 39331 or 39330 applies—applicable only once per occasion on which the service is performed (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $492.85 Benefit: 75% = $369.65

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Synovectomy of wrist flexor or extensor tendons of hand or wrist, for diagnosed inflammatory tenosynovitis, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) reconstruction of flexor or extensor retinaculum;

(b) removal of tendon nodules;

(c) tenolysis;

(d) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 39331 or 39330 applies—one or more compartments (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $418.95 Benefit: 75% = $314.25

(See para TN.8.184, TN.8.185 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Synovectomy of wrist flexor or extensor tendons of hand or wrist, for non-inflammatory tenosynovitis or post traumatic synovitis, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) reconstruction of flexor or extensor retinaculum;

(b) removal of tendon nodules;

(c) tenolysis;

(d) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 39331 or 39330 applies—one or more compartments (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $268.70 Benefit: 75% = $201.55

(See para TN.8.185 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Synovectomy of distal radioulnar or carpometacarpal joint of hand—one or more joints (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $492.85 Benefit: 75% = $369.65

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Resection arthroplasty of distal radioulnar joint of hand, partial or complete, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) ligament or tendon reconstruction;

(b) joint stabilisation;

(c) synovectomy

(H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $596.30 Benefit: 75% = $447.25

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Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 or 46363 applies—one ray (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $258.40 Benefit: 75% = $193.80

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Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 or 46363 applies—2 rays of one hand (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $385.65 Benefit: 75% = $289.25

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Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 or 46363 applies—3 rays of one hand (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $516.80 Benefit: 75% = $387.60

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Flexor tenosynovectomy of hand, distal to lumbrical origin, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of intratendinous nodules;

(b) tenolysis;

(c) tenoplasty;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023 or 46363 applies—4 rays of one hand (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $644.05 Benefit: 75% = $483.05

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