Yes, there is an applicable out of pocket fee which will be discussed when the appointment is being booked by the staff. However, most of the fee would be Medicare debatable.

You would need your treating Psychiatrist or GP to provide a referral including summary of the clinical condition and treatments received, and a request for rTMS. Before you can start treatment, you will be evaluated by one of the Panel Psychiatrists who specializes in Brain Stimulation Therapies with regards to your suitability for rTMS. This will include a clinical assessment and safety screening to determine the safety of treatment.

Usually, rTMS treatment can be offered as an outpatient treatment. rtMS treatment does not require sedation or anesthesia and usually there is no recovery time after a session of treatment.

We can offer Medicare funded rTMS treatment based on Medicare criteria. There is a small Out of Pocket fee for each treatment.

On some occasions, based on clinical presentations, severity of symptoms, and specific relevant circumstances, the recommendation may be to have rTMS as inpatient. If this is the case, the Psychiatrist will discuss this with you.

During the first rTMS session the TMS coil is positioned over the patient's head and several measurements are done- this is called mapping. Mapping is a process to determine the point of stimulation and for determining the resting motor threshold which is required to individualise the treatment.

Once the mapping is completed the patient is able to undergo treatment which can last around 40 to 45 minutes based upon the protocols used. During the treatment patients can hear a series of clicking sounds and often feel a tapping sensation under the treatment coil. Usually there is no or minimal discomfort during the treatment.

Yes, there is an applicable out of pocket fee which will be discussed when the appointment is being booked by the staff. However, most of the fee would be Medicare debatable.