- Status Complete
- Type New application
- Pre-PASC consultation -
- Pre-MSAC consultation -
- Outcome Not supported
Application details
Reason for application
Amendment to MBS item.
Service or technology in this application
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.
Type: Therapeutic
Medical condition this application addresses
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.
Application documents
PICO confirmation
Public summary document
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Meetings to consider this application
- PASC meeting: 12 to 13 December 2013
- ESC meeting: 12 to 13 February 2015-
- MSAC meeting: 1 to 2 April 2015