Application Detail

Status

Closed

Description of Medical Service

A proposal was received for registered podiatric surgeons to access MBS item numbers for surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. This is a limited set of item numbers currently scheduled on the MBS, and which are currently accessible only by medical practitioners. These items cover a range of conditions that reduce health related quality of life by restricting mobility, comfort, function and related comorbidities.

Description of Medical Condition

Surgical treatment of a range of foot and ankle conditions including; structural deformities, bone spurs, tendon and soft tissue pathologies, degeneration and arthrosis of the joints, and trauma-related injuries, to improve health related quality of life by relieving pain, increasing mobility and arresting further degeneration.

Reason for Application

Amendment to MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic

Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

Consultation Protocol (PDF 423 KB)
Consultation Protocol (Word 206 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document Application 1344 - Assessment of Foot and Ankle Services by Podiatric Surgeons (foot and ankle conditions – various) (PDF 185 KB)

Public Summary Document Application 1344 - Assessment of Foot and Ankle Services by Podiatric Surgeons (foot and ankle conditions – various) (Word 136 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

12 to 13 December 2013

ESC

12 to 13 February 2015-

MSAC

1 to 2 April 2015