Brain and nervous system - MBS item (40863)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

40863
Deep brain stimulation (unilateral), remote electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generator for the treatment of: (a) Parkinson’s disease, if the patient’s response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or (b) essential tremor or dystonia, if the patient’s symptoms cause severe disability Applicable not more than 8 times in any 12 month period