Polydactyly

To attract an item number strict criteria in the condition that are determined by Medicare have to be met.  It can really only be determined on clinical examination and quite often photographs get sent to Canberra for final arbritation.  Unfortunately there are no simple guidelines apart from the fact that to get an item number for conditions that could be deemed wholly or even partially cosmetic, the criteria are getting tighter and tighter.  You need a specialist consultation to determine whether you meet the Medicare criteria.
 

Trish

Trish is a plastic surgery blogger. She is passionate about wellbeing, health and beauty, and doesn't mind a little bit of 'help' from the amazing cosmetic and beauty procedures that are available today. Trish spends her days talking to women and men who are looking for suggestions and advice on procedures that are available to them. Cutting through the sales pitch and hype, a down-to-earth response on general information is what you will get.