Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
40852 - Additional Information
Item Start Date:
01-Nov-2006
Description Updated:
01-Jul-2009
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023
Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
7 - Neurosurgical
Subheading
15 - Stereotactic Procedures
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (unilateral) subcutaneous placement of neurostimulator receiver or pulse generator for the treatment of:
Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or
Essential tremor or dystonia where the patient's symptoms cause severe disability.
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $374.85 Benefit: 75% = $281.15
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- Renum - Item Number Change (renumbered)
- New - New Item
- NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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