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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49779 | Arthrodesis of joints of midfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal o… | $1457.70 | $1420.75 | -36.95 (-2.5%) |
| 49780 | Arthrodesis of joints of midfoot, by open or arthroscopic means, with internal o… | $1665.85 | $1623.65 | -42.20 (-2.5%) |
| 49781 | Revision of arthrodesis of joint of midfoot, with internal or external fixation … | $1249.50 | $1217.85 | -31.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49782 | Revision of total ankle replacement, including: (a) bone grafting of perioperati… | $676.75 | $659.60 | -17.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49783 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $907.55 | $884.55 | -23.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49784 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $1037.20 | $1010.90 | -26.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49785 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $1166.70 | $1137.15 | -29.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49786 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $1296.25 | $1263.40 | -32.85 (-2.5%) |
| 49787 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $1425.80 | $1389.65 | -36.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49788 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $1555.35 | $1515.95 | -39.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49789 | Bilateral arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, by open or arthroscopi… | $1337.80 | $1303.90 | -33.90 (-2.5%) |
| 49790 | Revision of arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, including any of the… | $1162.00 | $1132.55 | -29.45 (-2.5%) |
| 49791 | Arthrodesis of hallux interphalangeal or lesser metatarsophalangeal joint, with … | $526.85 | $513.50 | -13.35 (-2.5%) |
| 49792 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $591.75 | $576.75 | -15.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49793 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $690.35 | $672.85 | -17.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49794 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $788.95 | $768.95 | -20.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49795 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $887.60 | $865.10 | -22.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49796 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $986.25 | $961.25 | -25.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49797 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $1084.85 | $1057.35 | -27.50 (-2.5%) |
| 49798 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal joi… | $1183.50 | $1153.50 | -30.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49800 | Primary repair of flexor or extensor tendon of foot, including either or both of… | $157.75 | $153.75 | -4.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49803 | Secondary repair of flexor or extensor tendon of foot, including either or both … | $202.90 | $197.75 | -5.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49806 | Subcutaneous tenotomy of foot, by small percutaneous incisions—one or more tendo… | $157.75 | $153.75 | -4.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49809 | Open tenotomy or lengthening of foot, by open incision, with or without tenoplas… | $259.10 | $252.55 | -6.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49812 | Advancement of tendon or ligament transfer of foot, including: (a) side to side … | $518.25 | $505.10 | -13.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49814 | Reconstruction of major tendon of ankle, by any method, including: (a) osteotomy… | $1183.35 | $1153.35 | -30.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49815 | Triple arthrodesis of hindfoot joints, with internal or external fixation by any… | $1641.35 | $1599.75 | -41.60 (-2.5%) |
| 49818 | Release of plantar fascia, including excision of calcaneal spur (if performed) (… | $326.70 | $318.40 | -8.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49821 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $518.25 | $505.10 | -13.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49824 | Excisional or interpositional arthroplasty of metatarsophalangeal or tarsometata… | $907.20 | $884.20 | -23.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49827 | Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by local … | $563.40 | $549.10 | -14.30 (-2.5%) |
| 49830 | Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by local t… | $985.95 | $960.95 | -25.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49833 | Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by osteot… | $619.75 | $604.05 | -15.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49836 | Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotom… | $1070.55 | $1043.40 | -27.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49837 | Unilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot, by osteot… | $774.75 | $755.10 | -19.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49838 | Bilateral correction of hallux valgus or varus deformity of the foot by osteotom… | $1337.80 | $1303.90 | -33.90 (-2.5%) |
| 49839 | Total replacement of first metatarsophalangeal joint, with replacement of both j… | $619.75 | $604.05 | -15.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49845 | Unilateral arthrodesis of first metatarsophalangeal joint, by open or arthroscop… | $774.75 | $755.10 | -19.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49851 | Arthrodesis, osteotomy or interpositional arthroplasty of proximal or distal (or… | $518.25 | $505.10 | -13.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49854 | Radical plantar fasciotomy or fasciectomy, with extensive incision into foot and… | $450.65 | $439.25 | -11.40 (-2.5%) |
| 49857 | Hemi joint replacement of first or lesser metatarsophalangeal joint, including a… | $416.85 | $406.30 | -10.55 (-2.5%) |
| 49860 | Synovectomy of metatarsophalangeal joints, including any of the following (if pe… | $389.35 | $379.50 | -9.85 (-2.5%) |
| 49866 | Excision of intermetatarsal or digital neuroma, including any of the following (… | $360.35 | $351.20 | -9.15 (-2.5%) |
| 49878 | Talipes equinovarus, calcaneo valgus or metatarsus varus, treatment by cast, spl… | $67.60 | $65.90 | -1.70 (-2.5%) |
| 49881 | Complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bo… | $263.15 | $256.50 | -6.65 (-2.5%) |
| 49884 | Complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including excision of bo… | $444.65 | $433.40 | -11.25 (-2.5%) |
| 49887 | Revision of complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including ex… | $355.45 | $346.45 | -9.00 (-2.5%) |
| 49890 | Revision of complete excision of one or more ganglia or bursae: (a) including ex… | $600.20 | $585.00 | -15.20 (-2.5%) |
| 50107 | Stabilisation of joint of hip, by open means, including any of the following (if… | $563.40 | $549.10 | -14.30 (-2.5%) |
| 50112 | Cicatricial flexion or extension contraction of joint, correction of, involving … | $432.15 | $421.20 | -10.95 (-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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