Understanding the Item code 47471

This instructional video covers Medicare item number 47471 for rib fracture treatment, applicable to single or multiple fractures with a single billing per attendance. The tutorial outlines comprehensive patient management including pain relief strategies, breathing exercises, and vaccination considerations to prevent respiratory complications.

The presentation emphasizes the item's unique billing structure as a therapeutic procedure without aftercare provisions, requiring separate billing for each attendance alongside standard consultation items. Key management discussions include pain trajectory expectations, preventive care measures, and ongoing symptom monitoring.