Billing Codes

49789

Bilateral arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal or external fixation by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) removal of osteophytes at joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

MBS fee
$1337.80
DVA fee
$1303.90
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Status
Unchanged
Additional DVA rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$1825.70
RMFS Out-Hosp
$1825.50
Full description

Bilateral arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal or external fixation by any method, including any of the following (if performed): (a) capsulotomy; (b) joint release; (c) synovectomy; (d) removal of osteophytes at joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.

Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service