Guidance

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression in December 2015.

Coding recommendations

OPCS-4

A09.8 Other specified neurostimulation of brain

ICD-10

In addition, a code from the ICD-10 categories F32 Depressive episode or F33 Recurrent depressive disorder may be recorded.

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)