05_062415121_0135_1_2
Prosthesis - Transfemoral or Higher

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_062415121_0135_1_2), identified as Prosthesis - Transfemoral or Higher, 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: A custom-made or custom-fitted device designed to replace a missing part of the lower limb at the knee joint or above. This line item specifically covers Transfemoral (above-knee) prostheses and those for higher levels of amputation (e.g., knee disarticulation, hip disarticulation, or hemipelvectomy). The prosthesis includes a custom socket, mechanical or microprocessor-controlled knee joint, pylon, and prosthetic foot/ankle components necessary for functional use.

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, this complex prosthetic device is intended to restore the participant's functional capacity for personal mobility, including the crucial ability to manage sitting, standing, and a safe, effective walking gait. By replacing the major joints, it significantly enhances independence and allows the participant to engage in daily living, social, and community activities, directly supporting the achievement of their NDIS goals.

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. Due to the high level of customisation and the complexity of the components (such as advanced prosthetic knees), a comprehensive assessment and detailed prescription by an appropriately qualified professional (a Prosthetist) is essential to ensure the device is reasonable and necessary.

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).