4.5.21 Implantable pain therapy
Implantable Pain Therapy (IPT) is the use of an implantable device to address persistent pain. It may be considered when a range of alternatives to manage persistent pain have been fully explored.
The Interventional Pain Therapy Billing Position Statement outlines the appropriate billing guidelines for all interventional pain therapies including implantable pain therapy (IPT) in line with the Medical Benefit Scheme (MBS Medicare Benefits Schedule) as well as WorkSafe’s policies and fee schedules.
Policy
See: Policy for Implantable Pain Therapy | Interventional Pain Therapy Billing Position Statement
This policy as well as the billing guidelines for Interventional Pain Therapy, provides clear principles and guidelines for implantable pain therapy to manage a worker’s persistent pain. It includes:
- what can be paid for
- who can provide IPT
- information required from THP Treating Health Practitioner.