Billing Codes

40708

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy through stimulation of the left vagus nerve, surgical replacement of battery in electrical pulse generator inserted for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treating refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$407.60
was $397.25
100% Benefit
75%: $305.70
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 replacement of battery in electrical pulse generator inserted for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treating refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $397.25 $407.6

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