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Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services — Artificial Bowel Sphincter Services) Determination 2023
8When artificial bowel sphincter is contraindicated for item 32221
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8 When artificial bowel sphincter is contraindicated for item 32221
(1) An artificial bowel sphincter under item 32221 is contraindicated in: (a) patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic sepsis, pregnancy, progressive degenerative diseases or a scarred or fragile perineum; and (b) patients who have had an adverse reaction to radiopaque solution; and (c) patients who engage in receptive anal intercourse.