Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
Implantation of an upper airway stimulator system. The system includes a respiratory sensing lead that senses breathing patterns. The respiratory sensing lead is linked to an implantable pulse generator that delivers mild stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve via a stimulation lead.Description of Medical Condition
Obstructive sleep apnoea with an apnoea hypopnoea index greater than or equal to 15, in patients who have failed or are intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure therapy.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number/s
1595Associated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 1266 KB)Application Form (Word 418 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation Survey (PDF 585 KB)Consultation Survey (Word 68 KB)
PASC Consultation
Consultation closed
MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation closed Friday, 10 February 2023.
For further information please refer to PASC, ESC, MSAC Key Dates
For further information on the consultation process please refer to MSAC Consultation Process
PICO Confirmation
PICO Confirmation (PDF 1644 KB)PICO Confirmation (Word 359 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 627 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 116 KB)