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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48943 | Arthrodesis of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint, including either or … | $563.40 | $549.10 | -14.30 (-2.5%) |
| 48944 | Arthrodesis of scapulothoracic joint, including either or both of the following … | $563.40 | $549.10 | -14.30 (-2.5%) |
| 48945 | SHOULDER, diagnostic arthroscopy of (including biopsy) - not being a service ass… | $326.70 | $318.40 | -8.30 (-2.5%) |
| 48948 | SHOULDER, arthroscopic surgery of, involving any 1 or more of: removal of loose … | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48951 | SHOULDER, arthroscopic division of coraco-acromial ligament including acromiopla… | $1070.55 | $1043.40 | -27.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48952 | Surgery of acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, by arthroscopic me… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48953 | Surgery of scapulothoracic joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the fo… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48954 | Synovectomy of shoulder, performed as an independent procedure, including releas… | $1126.80 | $1098.25 | -28.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48958 | Joint stabilisation procedure for multi-directional instability of shoulder, ant… | $1295.85 | $1263.00 | -32.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48959 | Latarjet procedure by open or arthroscopic means, including any of the following… | $1809.60 | $1763.75 | -45.85 (-2.5%) |
| 48960 | SHOULDER, reconstruction or repair of, including repair of rotator cuff by arthr… | $1126.80 | $1098.25 | -28.55 (-2.5%) |
| 48972 | Tenodesis of biceps, by open or arthroscopic means, performed as an independent … | $518.25 | $505.10 | -13.15 (-2.5%) |
| 48980 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $957.80 | $933.55 | -24.25 (-2.5%) |
| 48983 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $702.40 | $684.60 | -17.80 (-2.5%) |
| 48986 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $957.80 | $933.55 | -24.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49100 | ELBOW, arthrotomy of, involving 1 or more of lavage, removal of loose body or di… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49104 | Repair of one or more ligaments of the elbow, for acute instability—within 6 wee… | $633.80 | $617.75 | -16.05 (-2.5%) |
| 49105 | Stabilisation of one or more ligaments of the elbow, for chronic instability, in… | $929.60 | $906.05 | -23.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49106 | Elbow, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $1126.80 | $1098.25 | -28.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49109 | ELBOW, total synovectomy of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $845.00 | $823.60 | -21.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49112 | Radial head replacement of elbow, other than a service associated with a service… | $845.00 | $823.60 | -21.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49113 | Removal of radial head prosthesis (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $840.80 | $819.50 | -21.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49114 | Revision of radial head replacement (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $840.80 | $819.50 | -21.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49115 | Total or hemi humeral arthroplasty of elbow, excluding isolated radial head repl… | $1352.05 | $1317.80 | -34.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49116 | ELBOW, total replacement arthroplasty of, revision procedure, including removal … | $1784.70 | $1739.45 | -45.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49117 | Revision of total replacement arthroplasty of elbow, including bone grafting and… | $2141.65 | $2087.40 | -54.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49118 | ELBOW, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including biopsy and lavage, not being a servi… | $326.70 | $318.40 | -8.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49121 | Surgery of the elbow, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if … | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49124 | Excision of olecranon bursa, including bony prominence, other than a service ass… | $444.65 | $433.40 | -11.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49127 | Elbow joint, arthroplasty of, other than a service to which another item applies… | $840.80 | $819.50 | -21.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49200 | Wrist, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed, with or without internal f… | $980.25 | $955.40 | -24.85 (-2.5%) |
| 49203 | Limited fusion of wrist, with or without bone graft, including each of the follo… | $928.50 | $904.95 | -23.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49206 | Proximal row carpectomy of wrist, including either or both of the following (if … | $676.10 | $658.95 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49209 | Prosthetic replacement of wrist or distal radioulnar joint, including either or … | $901.55 | $878.70 | -22.85 (-2.5%) |
| 49210 | Revision of total replacement arthroplasty of wrist or distal radioulnar joint, … | $1190.10 | $1159.95 | -30.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49212 | Arthrotomy of wrist or distal radioulnar joint, including any of the following (… | $281.85 | $274.70 | -7.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49213 | Sauve-Kapandji procedure of distal radioulnar joint, including any of the follow… | $1008.40 | $982.85 | -25.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49215 | Reconstruction of single or multiple ligaments or capsules of wrist, including a… | $777.65 | $757.95 | -19.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49218 | Wrist, diagnostic arthroscopy of, including radiocarpal or midcarpal joints, or … | $326.70 | $318.40 | -8.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49219 | Diagnosis of carpometacarpal joint of thumb or joint of digit, by arthroscopic m… | $326.70 | $318.40 | -8.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49220 | Treatment of carpometacarpal joint of thumb or joint of digit, by arthroscopic m… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49221 | Treatment of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (if pe… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49224 | Osteoplasty of wrist, by arthroscopic means, including either or both of the fol… | $845.00 | $823.60 | -21.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49227 | Treatment of wrist by one of the following: (a) pinning of osteochondral fragmen… | $845.00 | $823.60 | -21.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49230 | Total, hemi or interpositional prosthetic replacement of carpal bone of wrist, i… | $1102.65 | $1074.70 | -27.95 (-2.5%) |
| 49233 | Excisional arthroplasty of single (or part of) carpal bone of wrist, when transf… | $464.20 | $452.45 | -11.75 (-2.5%) |
| 49236 | Stabilisation of soft tissue of distal radioulnar joint, with or without ligamen… | $699.95 | $682.20 | -17.75 (-2.5%) |
| 49239 | Excision of pisiform or hook of hamate or sesamoid bone of hand, including relea… | $348.15 | $339.35 | -8.80 (-2.5%) |
| 49300 | Sacro-iliac joint—arthrodesis of (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $623.95 | $608.15 | -15.80 (-2.5%) |
| 49303 | Arthrotomy of hip, by open procedure, including any of the following (if perform… | $653.55 | $637.00 | -16.55 (-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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