MBS item 45644 · Category 3
Rhinoplasty, total, including correction of all bony and cartilaginous elements of the external nose involving autogenous bone or cartilage graft obtained from distant donor site, including obtaining of graft, if: (a) the indication for surgery is: (i) airway obstruction and the patient has a self‑reported NOSE Scale score of greater than 45; or (ii) significant acquired, congenital or developmental deformity; and (b) photographic and/or NOSE Scale evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service is documented in the patient notes; other than a service associated with a service to which item 45718 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule fee$1531.35
75% benefit$1148.55
85% benefit—
100% benefit—
EMSN capN
Start date1991-12-01
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Classification
Where the item sits in the MBS
Category: 3
Group: T8
Subgroup: 13
Subheading: 4
Anaesthetic indicator: Y