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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49572 | Partial meniscectomy of knee, by arthroscopic means, for atraumatic meniscus tea… | $795.05 | $774.90 | -20.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49574 | Removal of loose bodies of knee, by arthroscopic means—one or more bodies (H) (A… | $795.05 | $774.90 | -20.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49576 | Repair of chondral lesion of knee, by arthroscopic means, including either or bo… | $795.05 | $774.90 | -20.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49578 | Release of soft tissue, lateral release or osteoplasty of knee, by arthroscopic … | $795.05 | $774.90 | -20.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49580 | Partial meniscectomy of knee, by arthroscopic means, for traumatic meniscus tear… | $795.05 | $774.90 | -20.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49582 | Meniscal repair of knee, by arthroscopic means (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.) | $928.30 | $904.80 | -23.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49584 | Chondral, osteochondral or meniscal graft of knee, by arthroscopic means (H) (An… | $928.30 | $904.80 | -23.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49586 | Synovectomy of knee, by arthroscopic means, for neoplasia or inflammatory arthro… | $928.30 | $904.80 | -23.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49590 | Excision of ganglion, cyst or bursa of knee, by open or arthroscopic means, perf… | $444.65 | $433.40 | -11.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49592 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $1366.30 | $1331.70 | -34.60 (-2.5%) |
| 49594 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $1093.05 | $1065.35 | -27.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49596 | Excision of heterotopic ossification, myositis ossificans or post-traumatic ossi… | $819.85 | $799.05 | -20.80 (-2.5%) |
| 49703 | Surgery of ankle joint, by arthroscopic means, including any of the following (i… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49706 | Arthrotomy of joint of ankle, including removal of loose bodies and joint debrid… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49709 | Stabilisation of ligament of ankle or subtalar joint (or both), including any of… | $845.00 | $823.60 | -21.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49712 | Arthrodesis of ankle, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal or external f… | $1126.80 | $1098.25 | -28.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49715 | Total replacement of ankle, with prosthetic replacement of ankle joint, includin… | $1352.05 | $1317.80 | -34.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49716 | Revision of total ankle replacement: (a) including either: (i) exchange of tibia… | $1784.70 | $1739.45 | -45.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49717 | Revision of total ankle replacement: (a) including either: (i) exchange of tibia… | $2141.65 | $2087.40 | -54.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49718 | Primary repair of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including either or both… | $450.65 | $439.25 | -11.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49724 | Reconstruction of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including any of the fol… | $788.90 | $768.90 | -20.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49727 | Lengthening of major tendon of ankle, including either or both of the following … | $337.90 | $329.35 | -8.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49728 | Lengthening of Achilles’ tendon, by any method, with gastro-soleus lengthening f… | $675.95 | $658.80 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49730 | Surgery of joint of hindfoot (other than ankle) or first metatarsophalangeal joi… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49732 | Endoscopy of large tendons of foot, including any of the following (if performed… | $732.50 | $713.95 | -18.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49734 | Arthrotomy of hindfoot, midfoot or metatarsophalangeal joint, including: (a) rem… | $394.45 | $384.45 | -10.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49736 | Transfer of major tendon of foot and ankle, including: (a) split or whole transf… | $788.90 | $768.90 | -20.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49738 | Stabilisation of ligament of talonavicular or metatarsophalangeal joint, includi… | $563.40 | $549.10 | -14.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49740 | Revision of arthrodesis of ankle, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal o… | $1690.35 | $1647.50 | -42.85 (-2.5%) |
| 49742 | Arthrodesis of extended ankle and hindfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, with … | $1595.70 | $1555.25 | -40.45 (-2.5%) |
| 49744 | Revision of arthrodesis of extended ankle and hindfoot, by open or arthroscopic … | $2393.60 | $2332.95 | -60.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49760 | Arthroereisis of subtalar joint, including any of the following (if performed): … | $422.60 | $411.90 | -10.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49761 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsal, including any of the f… | $619.75 | $604.05 | -15.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49762 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $929.60 | $906.05 | -23.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49763 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1084.60 | $1057.10 | -27.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49764 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1239.45 | $1208.05 | -31.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49765 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1394.50 | $1359.15 | -35.35 (-2.5%) |
| 49766 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1549.35 | $1510.10 | -39.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49767 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1704.35 | $1661.15 | -43.20 (-2.5%) |
| 49768 | Stabilisation of metatarsophalangeal joint at metatarsals, including any of the … | $1859.20 | $1812.10 | -47.10 (-2.5%) |
| 49769 | Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity, by osteotomy of first… | $1084.60 | $1057.10 | -27.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49770 | Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity, by osteotomy of first … | $1802.75 | $1757.05 | -45.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49771 | Synovectomy of major tendon of ankle, for extensive synovitis by any method, inc… | $444.65 | $433.40 | -11.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49772 | Excision of rheumatoid nodules or gouty tophi, excluding aftercare, including an… | $392.45 | $382.50 | -9.95 (-2.5%) |
| 49773 | Revision of excision of intermetatarsal or digital neuroma, including any of the… | $486.40 | $474.05 | -12.35 (-2.5%) |
| 49774 | Release of tarsal tunnel, including any of the following (if performed): (a) rel… | $331.25 | $322.85 | -8.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49775 | Revision of release of tarsal tunnel, including any of the following (if perform… | $447.25 | $435.90 | -11.35 (-2.5%) |
| 49776 | Revision of arthrodesis of joint of hindfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, wit… | $1406.85 | $1371.20 | -35.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49777 | Arthrodesis of joint of midfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal or… | $833.00 | $811.90 | -21.10 (-2.5%) |
| 49778 | Arthrodesis of joints of midfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal o… | $1249.50 | $1217.85 | -31.65 (-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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