Brain and nervous system - MBS item (40708)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

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.)