Application Detail
Status
OpenDescription of Medical Service
This service is similar to those covered by the existing three MBS items (22040, 22045 and 22050).LA blockade of specific nerves, performed during anaesthesia for surgery, and intended to provide post-surgical analgesia.
Description of Medical Condition
LA nerve blocks are performed for a wide variety of surgical procedures, across a wide range of surgical specialities. In general, they will be performed only where: (1) the specific nerve supplying the tissues involved in a surgical procedure can actually be accessed and blocked, with minimal risk; and (2) LA blockade has been proven to provide superior post-operative analgesia.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
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Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 293 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 180 KB)