Brain and nervous system - MBS item (40701)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

40701
Vagus nerve stimulation therapy through stimulation of the left vagus nerve, subcutaneous placement of electrical pulse generator, for: (a) management of refractory generalised epilepsy; or (b) treatment of refractory focal epilepsy not suitable for resective epilepsy surgery (Anaes.) (Assist.)