广东脑机接口有了“指导价” 置入费最高6600元 取出费最高3200元

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Provincial Medical Insurance Bureau has announced new pricing for medical services related to cosmetic surgery and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), effective from September 30, 2025, with specific maximum price limits set for invasive BCIs and their removal [1] Group 1: Pricing Structure - The maximum price for invasive brain-computer interface implantation is set at 6,600 yuan per procedure, which includes various steps such as surgical planning, disinfection, electrode placement, and data uploading [3] - The maximum price for the removal of invasive brain-computer interfaces is set at 3,200 yuan per procedure, covering similar steps involved in the extraction process [3] - A separate category for non-invasive brain-computer interface adaptation is priced at a maximum of 966 yuan per procedure, which involves external electrode placement and system monitoring [3] Group 2: Medical Applications - Invasive brain-computer interfaces are primarily used for severe disabilities, allowing for more accurate brain signal acquisition despite associated surgical risks [2] - A notable case involved the implantation of a BCI in a 12-year-old patient with epilepsy, marking the first such procedure in South China for treating this condition [2] - The BCI allows for real-time monitoring and stimulation to predict and prevent seizures without affecting critical brain functions [2]