Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.193

Each item can only be used once per bone per treatment episode.

Related Items: 50300 50303 50306 50309

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Multiple Operation Rule

Gradual correction of joint deformity, with application of external fixator (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,318.85 Benefit: 75% = $989.15

(See para TN.8.193 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Limb lengthening, by gradual distraction, with application of external fixator or intra-medullary device (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $1,800.65 Benefit: 75% = $1,350.50

(See para TN.8.193 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Bipolar limb lengthening:

(a) with application of external fixator or intra-medullary device; and

(b) by any of the following:

(i) gradual distraction;

(ii) bone transport;

(iii) fixator extension, to correct for an adjacent joint deformity

(H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $2,811.45 Benefit: 75% = $2,108.60

(See para TN.8.193 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Ring fixator or similar device, adjustment of, with or without insertion or removal of fixation pins, performed under general anaesthesia, other than a service to which item 50303 or 50306 applies (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $347.55 Benefit: 75% = $260.70

(See para TN.8.193 of explanatory notes to this Category)