Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression

Summary

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

The guidance was considered for reassessment in January 2011 and it was concluded that NICE will not be updating this guidance at this stage. However, if you believe there is new evidence which should warrant a review of our guidance, please contact us via the email address below.

Description

The technique involves placement of a small coil over the scalp; a rapidly alternating current is then passed through the coil wire, producing a magnetic field that passes through the brain. The application of the magnetic field may be used to either stimulate or inhibit specific areas of the brain.

NICE Pathways

This guidance has been incorporated into the following NICE Pathways, along with other related guidance and products.

Visit the NICE Pathway: depression

OPCS4.6 Code(s):

A09.8 Other specified neurostimulation of brain

In addition the ICD-10 code F32.2 Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms or F32.3 Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms would be recorded.

_{The NHS Classifications Service of NHS Connecting for Health is the central definitive source for clinical coding guidance and determines the coding standards associated with the classifications (OPCS-4 and ICD-10) to be used across the NHS.   The NHS Classifications Service and NICE work collaboratively to ensure the most appropriate classification codes are provided.  www.connectingforhealth.co.uk/clinicalcoding}

Details

Contact details:

Links:

	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: Guidance	28 November 2007
	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: guidance (web format)	10 February 2011
	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: Understanding NICE guidance	28 November 2007
	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: Understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)	28 November 2007
	IPG242 Trin iselder difrifol gydag ysgogiad electromagnetig yr ymennydd - deall canllawiau NICE	28 July 2008
	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: Quick reference guide	28 November 2007
	IPG242 Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression: Consultee comments table	28 November 2007
	Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression (interventional procedures consultation)	27 February 2007
	Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression (interventional procedures overview)	27 February 2007