Billing Codes

40704

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy through stimulation of the left vagus nerve, surgical placement of lead, including connection of lead to left vagus nerve and intra-operative test stimulation, for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treatment of refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$806.85
was $786.40
100% Benefit
75%: $605.15
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 14
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy through stimulation of the left vagus nerve, surgical placement of lead, including connection of lead to left vagus nerve and intra-operative test stimulation, for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treatment of refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $786.4 $806.85

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