Billing Codes

40863

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

MBS fee
$227.05
DVA fee
$221.30
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Status
Unchanged
Additional DVA rates
RMFS In-Hosp
$309.90
RMFS Out-Hosp
$309.85
Full description

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 history

No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.

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