Billing Codes

49838

Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotomy of first metatarsal, with internal fixation or arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

MBS fee
$1337.80
DVA fee
$1303.90
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Status
Unchanged
Additional DVA rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$2343.65
Full description

Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotomy of first metatarsal, with internal fixation or arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, including any of the following (if performed): (a) exostectomy; (b) removal of bursae; (c) synovectomy; (d) capsule repair; (e) capsule or tendon release or transfer (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.

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