For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets at least two of the following three criteria: It has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance It represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes It violates the spirit of sport The List is released three months ahead of it taking effect so that athletes, their entourage and other stakeholders can acquaint themselves with any modifications
Cases involving the use of the RNS System are identified by the reporting of an ICD-10-PCS code combination capturing a neurostimulator generator inserted into the skull with the insertion of a ( neurostimulator lead into the brain and the cases are assigned to MS-DRG 023 (Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Chemotherapy Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator) when reported with a principal diagnosis of epilepsy
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Berven, H., Kverneng, S., Sheard, E., Sgnen, M., Af Geijerstam, S