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 itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
1344Associated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
As per Application 1344Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 172 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 80 KB)
Meetings for this Application
PASC
12 - 13 December 2013ESC
12 - 13 February 201510 - 11 February 2016