Application Detail

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

1344

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

As per Application 1344

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 172 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 80 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

12 - 13 December 2013

ESC

12 - 13 February 2015
10 - 11 February 2016

MSAC

30-31 March 2016