Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_41768
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 41768
Character Range: 2213549–2214789

41768                                     Unilateral insertion of bioabsorbable implant for nasal airway obstruction due to lateral wall insufficiency confirmed by positive modified Cottle manoeuvre, if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        205.90
                                          (a) the procedure is provided by a specialist in the practice of the specialist's specialty of otolaryngology or plastic surgery; and
                                          (b) the patient has a self‑reported NOSE Scale score of equal to or greater than 55; and
                                          (c) NOSE Scale evidence (with or without photographic evidence demonstrating the clinical need for this service) is documented in the patient notes; and
                                          (d) the patient has not previously received a service to which item 41769 applies
                                          Applicable once per lifetime per nostril (Anaes.)