Neurology
Area of medical practice that treats health conditions involving the brain, spinal cord or nerves
Procedures:
Services:
A procedure which measures the electrical activity of the brain (electroencephalography, EEG).
A procedure which measures the electrical activity of the brain (electroencephalography, EEG) for at least 3 hours.
A test which measures the electrical activity of the brain (electroencephalography, EEG), for 3 to 24 hours. This item is for the first day of testing.
Tests to check how a nerve is working (neuromuscular electrodiagnosis), or the muscles that connect to the nerve are working (electromyography).
A test on 2 or 3 nerves to check if they are working correctly (neuromuscular electrodiagnosis). May also include tests that check how the muscles that connect to the nerves are working (electromyography).
A test on 4 or more nerves to check if they are working correctly (neuromuscular electrodiagnosis). May also include tests that check how the muscles that connect to the nerves are working (electromyography).
Tests to check if nerves are working correctly (neuromuscular electrodiagnosis), or the muscles that connect to the nerves are working (electromyography).
Tests to check how the brain, spinal cord and certain nerves (central nervous system) are working. One to two tests are completed.
Tests to check how the brain, spinal cord and certain nerves (central nervous system) are working. Three or more tests are completed.
A hearing test (audiometry) to measure how the brain responds to sounds heard by the patient.
The results of hearing tests (audiogram) where sound travels through the ear canal (air conduction) and also as vibrations (bone conduction). Or hearing tests using air conduction and testing the person's ability to hear different words (speech discrimination).
A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician to review ongoing care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.
A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.
The first appointment with a consultant physician to assess and plan care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.
The first appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.
A specialist coordinates a meeting with at least 3 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.
A specialist coordinates a meeting with at least 3 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 30 and 45 minutes.
A specialist attends a meeting with at least 2 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.
The first appointment with a consultant physician for a specific condition and/or course of treatment (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment (minor) with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes
The first appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to assess a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.
An appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to follow up on a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.
A transfusion of blood or bone marrow.
A procedure to access a device which has been implanted in the body as a way to deliver medication to a patient.
An infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV) of a medication which helps the immune system (immunomodulating agent).
Injection of anaesthetic into a branch of one of the main nerves of the face (trigeminal).
Injection of anaesthetic into one of the main nerves that runs along the upper neck and back of head (greater occipital nerve).
Botox injection in a person aged 12 years or older, to treat uncontrollable muscle spasms on one side of the face (hemifacial). Includes all injections on same day.
Dysport injection in a person aged 18 years or older, to treat uncontrollable muscle spasms on one side of the face (hemifacial). Includes all injections on same day.
Botox, Dysport or Xeomin injection to treat uncontrollable spasms of the neck (cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis). Includes all injections on same day.
Botox or Dysport injection in a person aged 18 years or older to help treat moderate to severe muscle spasms (focal spasticity). Includes 4 sets of injections on same day.
Botox injection in a person aged 12 years or older to treat excessive sweating in the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis). Includes all injections on same day.
A treatment using injection with Botox, Dysport or Xeomin to treat muscle spasticity (moderate to severe spasticity) in the arms after a stroke. This is for a person aged 18 years or older.
Botox injection in a person aged 12 years or older to treat muscle spasms around one eye (unilateral blepharospasm). Includes all injections on same day.
Botox injection in a person aged 12 years or older to treat muscle spasms around both eyes (bilateral blepharospasm). Includes all injections on same day.
Dysport injection in a person aged 18 years or older to treat muscle spasms around both eyes (bilateral blepharospasm). Includes all injections on same day.
Botox injection in a person aged 18 years or older to treat chronic migraine. The person has tried other medicines with no success and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) requirements have been met. Includes all injections on same day.
A procedure of taking fluid from the lower spinal cord using a needle (lumbar puncture).
Surgery to treat types of epilepsy using a device which sends electrical impulses to a nerve (vagus nerve stimulation).
A procedure to check and adjust the device (neurostimulator pulse generator) producing electric currents to help treat Parkinson's disease or uncontrollable muscle movements.