Billing Codes

49221

Treatment of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) drilling of defect; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) release of adhesions; (d) synovectomy; (e) debridement; (f) resection of dorsal or volar ganglia; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$732.50
was $713.95
100% Benefit
75%: $549.40
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 10
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Treatment of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if performed): (a) drilling of defect; (b) removal of loose bodies; (c) release of adhesions; (d) synovectomy; (e) debridement; (f) resection of dorsal or volar ganglia; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of performing an arthroscopic procedure of the wrist joint (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $713.95 $732.5

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