Implantation of hearing devices - MBS items

The following MBS item numbers are included in this clinical category. The following is an indicative list of MBS items that are covered in the clinical category. Other MBS items not listed here may also be covered. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please speak with your insurer.

41603

Osseo-integration procedure-implantation of bone conduction hearing system device, in a patient: (a) With a permanent or long-term hearing loss; and (b) Unable to utilise conventional air or bone conduction hearing aid for medical or audiological reasons; and (c) With bone conduction thresholds that accord with recognised criteria for the implantable bone conduction hearing device being inserted. other than a service associated with a service to which item 41554, 45794 or 45797 applies (Anaes.)

41617

Cochlear implant, insertion of, including mastoidectomy, cochleotomy and exposure of facial nerve where required, other than a service associated with a service to which item 41569 or 41614 applies(H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

41618

Middle ear implant, partially implantable, insertion of, via mastoidectomy, for patients with: (a) stable sensorineural hearing loss; and (b) outer ear pathology that prevents the use of a conventional hearing aid; and (c) a PTA4 of less than 80 dBHL; and (d) bilateral, symmetrical hearing loss with PTA thresholds in both ears within 20 dBHL (0.5-4kHz) of each other; and (e) speech perception discrimination of at least 65% correct for word lists with appropriately amplified sound; and (f) a normal middle ear; and (g) normal tympanometry; and (h) on audiometry, an air-bone gap of less than 10 dBHL (0.5-4kHz) across all frequencies; and (i) no other inner ear disorders   (Anaes.) (Assist.)

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