Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_45564
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 45564
Character Range: 2438587–2440035

45564                                           Free transfer of tissue (reconstructive surgery) for the repair of major tissue defect of the head and neck or other non‑breast defect, using microvascular techniques, all necessary elements of the operation including (but not limited to):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2,649.50
                                                (a) anastomoses of all required vessels; and
                                                (b) raising of tissue on a vascular pedicle; and
                                                (c) preparation of recipient vessels; and
                                                (d) transfer of tissue; and
                                                (e) insetting of tissue at recipient site; and
                                                (f) direct repair of secondary cutaneous defect, if performed;
                                                other than a service associated with a service to which item 30166, 30169, 30175, 30176, 30177, 30179, 45501, 45502, 45504, 45505, 45507, 45562 or 45567 applies—conjoint surgery, principal specialist surgeon (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)