Billing Codes

40705

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy through stimulation of the left vagus nerve, surgical repositioning or removal of lead attached to left vagus nerve for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treatment of refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$724.55
was $706.20
100% Benefit
75%: $543.45
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 repositioning or removal of lead attached to left vagus nerve 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 ↑ $706.2 $724.55

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