Brain and nervous system - MBS item (40862)

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40862
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (unilateral) electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generator for the treatment of: Parkinson's disease where the patient's response to medical therapy is not sustained and is accompanied by unacceptable motor fluctuations; or Essential tremor or dystonia where the patient's symptoms cause severe disability. (Anaes.)

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