Every item with both an MBS schedule fee and a DVA fee, side by side — with the dollar and percentage difference. Search an item number or sort by the biggest gaps.
| Item | Description | MBS fee | DVA fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48245 | Harvesting and insertion of bone graft (autograft) via separate incisions and at… | $374.35 | $364.85 | -9.50 (-2.5%) |
| 48248 | Harvesting and insertion of bone graft (autograft) via separate incisions, inclu… | $579.75 | $565.05 | -14.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48251 | Harvesting and insertion of osteochondral graft (autograft) via separate incisio… | $477.10 | $465.00 | -12.10 (-2.5%) |
| 48254 | Harvesting and insertion of pedicled bone flap (autograft), including internal f… | $1093.05 | $1065.35 | -27.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48257 | Preparation and insertion of metallic, cortical or other graft substitute (allog… | $477.10 | $465.00 | -12.10 (-2.5%) |
| 48400 | Operation on foot: (a) with either or both of the following: (i) osteotomy of ph… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 48403 | Osteotomy of phalanx of first toe or metatarsal, for correction of deformity, wi… | $619.75 | $604.05 | -15.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48406 | Osteotomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib,… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 48409 | Osteotomy of fibula, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula (other than acromion), rib,… | $619.75 | $604.05 | -15.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48412 | Osteotomy of humerus, without internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $754.85 | $735.70 | -19.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48415 | Osteotomy of humerus, with internal fixation (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $957.80 | $933.55 | -24.25 (-2.5%) |
| 48419 | Osteotomy of distal tibia, for correction of deformity, without internal or exte… | $754.85 | $735.70 | -19.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48420 | Osteotomy of distal tibia, for correction of deformity, with internal or externa… | $957.80 | $933.55 | -24.25 (-2.5%) |
| 48421 | Osteotomy of proximal tibia, to alter lower limb alignment or rotation (or both)… | $1100.10 | $1072.20 | -27.90 (-2.5%) |
| 48422 | Osteotomy of distal femur, to alter lower limb alignment or rotation (or both), … | $1093.05 | $1065.35 | -27.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48423 | Osteotomy of pelvis, in a patient aged 18 years or over, including any of the fo… | $901.55 | $878.70 | -22.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48424 | Osteotomy of pelvis, in a patient aged less than 18 years, with application of h… | $901.55 | $878.70 | -22.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48426 | Osteotomy of femur, in a patient aged 18 years or over, including either or both… | $1093.05 | $1065.35 | -27.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48427 | Osteotomy of femur, in a patient aged less than 18 years, including internal fix… | $1093.05 | $1065.35 | -27.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48430 | Excision of one or more osteophytes of the foot or ankle, or simple removal of b… | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48433 | Treatment of non-union or malunion, with preservation of the joint, for ankle or… | $1278.95 | $1246.55 | -32.40 (-2.5%) |
| 48435 | Treatment of non-union or malunion, with preservation of the joint, for midfoot … | $676.10 | $658.95 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48436 | Excision of one or more exostoses of the hand, distal to the wrist, including an… | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48438 | Excision of one or more exostoses in the wrist including any of the following (i… | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48440 | Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, … | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48442 | Excision of one or more exostoses in the hip, including pelvis and femur, includ… | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48444 | Excision of one or more exostoses in the knee, tibia or fibula, including any of… | $321.15 | $313.00 | -8.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48446 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of pelvis, including bone graft, … | $1444.30 | $1407.70 | -36.60 (-2.5%) |
| 48448 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of femur, including bone graft, a… | $1444.30 | $1407.70 | -36.60 (-2.5%) |
| 48450 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of tibia or fibula, proximal to a… | $1309.00 | $1275.85 | -33.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48452 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of humerus, including bone graft,… | $1309.00 | $1275.85 | -33.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48454 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of radius, ulna, or carpus includ… | $970.95 | $946.35 | -24.60 (-2.5%) |
| 48456 | Treatment of non-union or malunion of fracture of hand, distal to wrist, includi… | $970.95 | $946.35 | -24.60 (-2.5%) |
| 48507 | Epiphysiodesis of a long bone, in a patient less than 18 years of age (H) (Anaes… | $438.30 | $427.20 | -11.10 (-2.5%) |
| 48509 | Hemiepiphysiodesis, partial growth plate arrest using internal fixation, in a pa… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 48512 | Epiphysiolysis, release of focal growth plate closure, in a patient less than 18… | $1070.55 | $1043.40 | -27.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48900 | Shoulder, excision of coraco‑acromial ligament or removal of calcium deposit fro… | $337.90 | $329.35 | -8.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48903 | Shoulder, decompression of subacromial space by acromioplasty, excision of corac… | $676.10 | $658.95 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48906 | Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including excision of coraco‑acromial ligament… | $676.10 | $658.95 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48909 | Shoulder, repair of rotator cuff, including decompression of subacromial space b… | $901.55 | $878.70 | -22.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48915 | Shoulder, hemi‑arthroplasty of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $901.55 | $878.70 | -22.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48918 | Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement, including any of the following (… | $1803.15 | $1757.45 | -45.70 (-2.5%) |
| 48919 | Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement with bone graft, including any of… | $2041.70 | $1989.95 | -51.75 (-2.5%) |
| 48921 | Shoulder, total replacement arthroplasty, revision of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1859.15 | $1812.05 | -47.10 (-2.5%) |
| 48924 | Revision of total shoulder replacement, including either or both of the followin… | $2141.05 | $2086.80 | -54.25 (-2.5%) |
| 48925 | Arthroplasty of shoulder, other than: (a) a service to which another item applie… | $840.80 | $819.50 | -21.30 (-2.5%) |
| 48927 | Shoulder prosthesis, removal of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $439.30 | $428.15 | -11.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48932 | Arthroplasty of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, other than: (… | $840.80 | $819.50 | -21.30 (-2.5%) |
| 48939 | Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1295.85 | $1263.00 | -32.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48942 | Arthrodesis of shoulder, with bone grafting or internal fixation, including eith… | $1690.25 | $1647.40 | -42.85 (-2.5%) |
A positive difference means DVA pays more than the MBS schedule fee. Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service.
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