Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 45718

Face, contour restoration of one region, for the correction of deformity using autogenous bone or cartilage, if the deformity:
(a) is secondary to congenital absence of tissue; or
(b) has arisen from:
(i) trauma (other than from previous cosmetic surgery); or
(ii) a diagnosed pathological process;
other than a service associated with a service to which item 45644 or 45717 (alveolar bone grafting) applies (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,457.55 Benefit: 75% = $1,093.20

(See para TN.8.105 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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For the purpose of item 45718, a region in relation to the face is defined as either being upper left or right, mid left or right or lower left or right. Accounts should be annotated with region/s to which the service applies.

Related Items: 45718