Brain and nervous system - MBS item (40705)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

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.)