Pain management with device - 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.

14218

Implanted infusion pump of reservoir, with a therapeutic agent or agents, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural space, with or without re-programming of a programmable pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain

39125

Intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion or replacement of, and connection to a subcutaneous implanted infusion pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.)

39126

Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation or replacement of, and connection of the pump to an intrathecal or epidural catheter, and filling of reservoir with a therapeutic agent or agents, with or without programming the pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.)

39127

Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter, insertion of, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.)

39128

Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation of, and intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion of, and connection of pump to catheter, and filling of reservoir with a therapeutic agent or agents, with or without programming the pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.) (Assist.)

39130

Epidural lead, percutaneous placement of, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, to a maximum of 4 leads (Anaes.)

39131

Electrodes, epidural or peripheral nerve, management of patient and adjustment or reprogramming of neurostimulator by a medical practitioner, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris - each day

39133

Removal of subcutaneously implanted infusion pump or removal or repositioning of intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter, for the management of chronic intractable pain (Anaes.)

39134

Neurostimulator or receiver, subcutaneous placement of, including placement and connection of extension wires to epidural or peripheral nerve electrodes, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris (Anaes.) (Assist.)

39135

Neurostimulator or receiver, that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)

39136

Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, removal of, performed in the operating theatre of a hospital (Anaes.)

39137

Lead, epidural or peripheral nerve that was inserted for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, surgical repositioning to correct displacement or unsatisfactory positioning, including intraoperative test stimulation, not being a service to which item 39130, 39138 or 39139 applies (Anaes.)

39138

Peripheral nerve lead, surgical placement of, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris, to a maximum of 4 leads (Anaes.) (Assist.)

39139

Epidural lead, surgical placement of one or more by partial or total laminectomy, including intraoperative test stimulation, for the management of chronic intractable neuropathic pain or pain from refractory angina pectoris—to a maximum of 4 leads (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

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