Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
40863 - Additional Information
Item Start Date:
01-Nov-2022
Description Updated:
01-Nov-2022
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023
Group
T8 - Surgical Operations
Subgroup
7 - Neurosurgical
Subheading
15 - Stereotactic Procedures
Deep brain stimulation (unilateral), remote electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generator for the treatment of:
(a) Parkinson’s disease, if the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or
(b) essential tremor or dystonia, if the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability
Applicable not more than 8 times in any 12 month period
Fee: $208.80 Benefit: 75% = $156.60 85% = $177.50
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