Three new items relating to plastic and reconstructive surgery for nurse practitioners

This page provides information on new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items 82226, 82227 and 82228 for nurse practitioners commencing on 1 March 2024

Page last updated: 07 February 2024

From 1 March 2024, three items will be introduced for use by nurse practitioners, including two items (82226 and 82227) for the dressing of burns and one item (82228) for the intradermal colouration of the nipple or areola.

These changes are a result of a review by the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce, which was informed by recommendations from the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Committee and consultation with key stakeholders. The Clinical Committee recommended that nurse practitioners be provided access to services under existing MBS items 30003 and 30006 for the dressing of burns, and 45546 for the intradermal colouration of the nipple or areola. New MBS items have been created specifically for use by nurse practitioners.

Further information can be found in the factsheet below:

Word Version - New nurse practitioner items for 1 March 2024 factsheet (Word 123 KB)
PDF Version - New nurse practitioner items for 1 March 2024 factsheet (PDF 157 KB)

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