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 (Anaes.)