Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 73297

Characterisation of germline gene variants, including copy number variation:

1. in one or more of the following genes:
   1. BRCA1;
   2. BRCA2;
   3. STK11;
   4. PTEN;
   5. CDH1;
   6. PALB2;
   7. TP53; and
2. in a patient who:
   1. is a biological relative of a patient who has had a pathogenic or likely pathogenic gene variant identified in one or more of the genes mentioned in paragraph (a); and
   2. has not previously received a service to which item 73295, 73296 or 73302 applies;

requested by a specialist or consultant physician

Fee: $400.00 Benefit: 75% = $300.00 85% = $340.00

(See para PN.0.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)

• Previous - Item 73296
• Next - Item 73298

Prior to ordering these tests (73297, 73300, 73305, 73334, 73339 and 73340) the ordering practitioner should ensure the patient (or approximate proxy) has given informed consent. Testing should only be performed after genetic counselling. Appropriate genetic counselling should be provided to the patient either by the specialist treating practitioner, a genetic counselling service or a clinical geneticist on referral. Further counselling may be necessary upon receipt of the test results.

Related Items: 73297 73300 73305 73334 73339 73340