Billing code
F034A — Olecranon fracture – no reduction, rigid immobilization
Olecranon fracture, no reduction
Bill for an olecranon fracture treated without reduction, using a custom-molded rigid device you apply yourself.
Watch for: A simple metal splint isn't rigid immobilization and is billed as a visit only.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $126.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $95.76 | $95.76 |
- Code
- F034A
- Description
- Olecranon fracture – no reduction, rigid immobilization
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Treatment of an olecranon fracture without reduction, using a custom-molded rigid device you apply.
What it covers
F034 is treatment of an olecranon fracture without reduction, with rigid immobilization (N21). Closed reduction is F035 and open reduction is F036 (N21).
Billing rules
- 'Rigid immobilization' means a custom-molded device that you apply yourself. A simple splint, such as a metal splint, is billed as a visit only (N1).
- The major pre-operative visit (the consultation or assessment where you decide to treat) may be billed in addition to the fracture or dislocation fee (N1, SP2).
- Multiple fractures or dislocations: the major one is paid at 100% and each other one at 85% (N1).
- If after-care is transferred to another physician, you claim 75% of the fee and the receiving surgeon bills visits (N2).
- Plaster casts or corrective splints applied at surgery or in the first 2 weeks are not billed separately when a fracture or dislocation fee applies (N7).
- Non-elective and started after hours: add E409 (+50%, weekday evenings and weekend/holiday days and evenings) or E410 (+75%, nights 00:00–07:00) (GP103–GP104, SP2).
- Age premiums of 10% to 30% apply for patients under 16 (GP64).
Related codes: F035, F036, F029, F031
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures, Elbow and Forearm, page N21. Fracture and dislocation rules N1–N2.
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