Implantation of hearing devices - MBS item (41603)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

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(H) (Anaes.)