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.

Policy

See: Policy for Implantable Pain Therapy

The policy provides guidelines for 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.

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