Billing Codes

48440

Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, ulna, humerus, acromion, clavicle, or scapula, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which 48438 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

MBS fee
$321.15
DVA fee
$313.00
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Status
Unchanged
Additional DVA rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$438.25
Full description

Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, ulna, humerus, acromion, clavicle, or scapula, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (c) release of ligaments; (d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (e) removal of bone; (f) synovectomy; other than: (g) a service to which 48438 applies; or (h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (ii) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.

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