05_062200921_0135_1_2
Prosthesis - Accessory - Osseo-Integration Mount - Extra Cost (Upper or Lower)

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_062200921_0135_1_2), identified as Prosthesis - Osseo-Integration Mounting (Upper or Lower) - Additional Cost, is classified under the Capital support purpose and the Assistive Technology (AT) support category (05).

It specifically falls within the Prosthetics and Orthotics registration group (0135).

Support Item Details
Item Type: This item does not fund the prosthesis itself or the surgical procedure, but rather the additional non-surgical costs associated with preparing, fitting, and supplying the prosthetic components required for an Osseo-Integration (OI) system for either an upper or lower limb. Osseo-integration, often referred to as direct skeletal attachment, involves a surgical implant placed directly into the residual limb's bone, which then connects externally to the prosthesis.

Purpose: This advanced mounting method is intended to provide a more stable, comfortable, and efficient connection for the prosthesis compared to traditional socket systems. The benefit for the participant includes:

Improved personal mobility and control (especially for lower limb users).

Increased range of motion and functional outcomes.

Elimination of socket-related issues such as skin breakdown, sweating, and pain. This technology significantly enhances the daily living and functional goals of the NDIS participant.

Funding Requirement: Funding for Capital supports is generally restricted to the specific items that have been identified and detailed within a participant's NDIS plan. As this is a highly specialised technology, funding is contingent upon a comprehensive assessment and recommendation from a specialised team, confirming that osseo-integration is the most appropriate and reasonable solution for the participant's specific clinical needs.

Provider Requirements: Providers claiming for this item must be a Registered Provider with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission for the relevant Registration Group, which is Prosthetics and Orthotics (0135).