Applications

1739 – Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy for chronic neuropathic pain

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

Application details

Reason for application

Amendment to existing MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy is stimulation of individual nerves using needles that are inserted into soft tissues near the targeted nerve, or in areas under the skin where the pain occurs. The Probe electrodes are connected to a low-voltage pulse generator, and an electrical current is then applied to generate a sensation of 'pins and needles' or numbness.

Type: Therapeutic technology

Medical condition this application addresses

Chronic intractable neuropathic pain is pain caused by lesions or dysfunctions in the nervous system, and does not respond to standard pain management treatment.

Consultation survey and deadlines

Find out more about the consultation process.

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 13–14 April 2023
  • ESC meeting: To be confirmed
  • MSAC meeting: To be confirmed