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Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
IN.0.19
Bulk Billing Incentive
Out-of-hospital services attract higher benefits when they are bulk billed by the provider.
For all diagnostic imaging items (except those in Group 6 – Management of Bulk Billed Services and item 61369) benefits for bulk billed services are payable at 95% of the schedule fee for the item.
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Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60500 - Additional Information
Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60503 - Additional Information
Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R)
Fee: $30.95 Benefit: 75% = $23.25 85% = $26.35
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60506 - Additional Information
Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting less than 1 hour, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)
Fee: $66.35 Benefit: 75% = $49.80 85% = $56.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60509 - Additional Information
Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting 1 hour or more, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)
Fee: $102.90 Benefit: 75% = $77.20 85% = $87.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63385 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for congenital disease of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63388 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for tumour of the heart or a great vessel (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63391 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for abnormality of thoracic aorta (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63395 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for assessment of myocardial structure and function involving:
(a) dedicated right ventricular views; and
(b) 3D volumetric assessment of the right ventricle; and
(c) reporting of end diastolic and end systolic volumes, ejection fraction and BSA indexed values;
if the request for the scan indicates that:
(d) the patient presented with symptoms consistent with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC); or
(e) investigative findings in relation to the patient are consistent with ARVC
(R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $868.90 Benefit: 75% = $651.70 85% = $781.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63397 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cardiovascular system for assessment of myocardial structure and function involving:
(a) dedicated right ventricular views; and
(b) 3D volumetric assessment of the right ventricle; and
(c) reporting of end diastolic and end systolic volumes, ejection fraction and BSA indexed values;
if the request for the scan indicates that the patient:
(d) is asymptomatic; and
(e) has one or more first degree relatives diagnosed with confirmed arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
(R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $868.90 Benefit: 75% = $651.70 85% = $781.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63461 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of the body for adrenal mass in a patient with a malignancy that is otherwise resectable (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63464 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of both breasts for the detection of cancer, if a dedicated breast coil is used, the request for the scan identifies that the person is asymptomatic and is younger than 50 years of age, and the request for the scan identifies:
(a) that the patient is at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to one of the following:
(i) 3 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer;
(ii) 2 or more first or second degree relatives on the same side of the family diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, if any of the relatives has been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, had onset of breast cancer before the age of 40 years, had onset of ovarian cancer before the age of 50 years, has been diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer (at the same time or at different times), has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry or is a male relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer;
(iii) one first or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 years or younger, and another first or second degree relative on the same side of the family with bone or soft tissue sarcoma at age 45 years or younger; or
(b) that genetic testing has identified the presence of a high risk breast cancer gene mutation (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $701.05 Benefit: 75% = $525.80 85% = $613.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63467 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of both breasts for the detection of cancer, if:
(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and
(b) the person has had an abnormality detected as a result of a service mentioned in item 63464 performed in the previous 12 months (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $701.05 Benefit: 75% = $525.80 85% = $613.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63531 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of both breasts, if:
(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and
(b) the request for the scan identifies that:
(i) the patient has a breast lesion; and
(ii) the results of conventional imaging are inconclusive for the presence of breast cancer; and
(iii) biopsy has not been possible (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $701.05 Benefit: 75% = $525.80 85% = $613.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63533 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of both breasts, if:
(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and
(b) the request for the scan identifies that:
(i) the patient has been diagnosed with a breast cancer; and
(ii) there is a discrepancy between the clinical assessment and the conventional imaging assessment of the extent of the malignancy; and
(c) the results of breast MRI imaging may alter treatment planning (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $701.05 Benefit: 75% = $525.80 85% = $613.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63541 - Additional Information
Multiparametric MRI—scan of the prostate for the detection of cancer, requested by a specialist in the speciality of urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology:
(a) if the request for the scan identifies that the patient is suspected of developing prostate cancer:
(i) on the basis of a digital rectal examination; or
(ii) in the circumstances mentioned in clause 2.5.9A; and
(b) using a standardised image acquisition protocol involving:
(i) T2‑weighted imaging; and
(ii) diffusion‑weighted imaging; and
(iii) (unless contraindicated) dynamic contrast enhancement
(R)
Note: See explanatory note IN.5.1 for the meaning of Clause 2.5.9 in the descriptor for this item and the claiming limitations.
(Anaes.)
Fee: $457.20 Benefit: 75% = $342.90 85% = $388.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.5.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63543 - Additional Information
Multiparametric MRI—scan of the prostate for the assessment of cancer, requested by a specialist in the speciality of urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology:
(a) if the request for the scan identifies that the patient:
(i) is under active surveillance following a confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer by biopsy histopathology; and
(ii) is not undergoing, or planning to undergo, treatment for prostate cancer; and
(b) using a standardised image acquisition protocol involving:
(i) T2‑weighted imaging; and
(ii) diffusion‑weighted imaging; and
(iii) (unless contraindicated) dynamic contrast enhancement
(R)
Note: See explanatory note IN.5.2 for claiming restrictions for this item.
(Anaes.)
Fee: $457.20 Benefit: 75% = $342.90 85% = $388.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.5.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63547 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of both breasts for the detection of cancer, if:
(a) a dedicated breast coil is used; and
(b) the request for the scan identifies that:
(i) the patient has a breast implant in situ; and
(ii) anaplastic large cell lymphoma has been diagnosed
(R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $701.05 Benefit: 75% = $525.80 85% = $613.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63560 - Additional Information
MRI - scan of knee following acute knee trauma, after referral by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician), for a patient 16 to 49 years with:
(a) inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear; or
(b) clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56501 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies(R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $400.55 Benefit: 75% = $300.45 85% = $340.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56507 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $499.50 Benefit: 75% = $374.65 85% = $424.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55118 - Additional Information
Heart, two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 levels, and in more than one plane at each level, if:
(a) the service includes:
(i) real time colour flow mapping and, if indicated, pulsed wave Doppler examination; and
(ii) recordings on digital media; and
(b) the service is not an intra-operative service; and
(c) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 3 applies.
(R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $286.65 Benefit: 75% = $215.00 85% = $243.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55130 - Additional Information
Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service:
(a) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and
(b) is performed during cardiac surgery; and
(c) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure; and
(d) is not associated with a service to which item 55135, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $176.90 Benefit: 75% = $132.70 85% = $150.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55135 - Additional Information
Intraoperative two-dimensional or three-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography, if the service:
(a) is provided on the same day as a service to which item 38477, 38484, 38499, 38516 or 38517 applies; and
(b) includes Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recordings on digital media; and
(c) is performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair); and
(d) incorporates sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure; and
(e) is not associated with a service to which item 55130, or an item in Subgroup 3, applies (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $367.95 Benefit: 75% = $276.00 85% = $312.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57506 - Additional Information
Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR)
Fee: $30.95 Benefit: 75% = $23.25 85% = $26.35
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57509 - Additional Information
Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R)
Fee: $41.35 Benefit: 75% = $31.05 85% = $35.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57512 - Additional Information
Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (NR)
Fee: $42.10 Benefit: 75% = $31.60 85% = $35.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57515 - Additional Information
Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (R)
Fee: $56.20 Benefit: 75% = $42.15 85% = $47.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57518 - Additional Information
Foot, ankle, leg or femur (NR)
Fee: $33.85 Benefit: 75% = $25.40 85% = $28.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57521 - Additional Information
Foot, ankle, leg or femur (R)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57522 - Additional Information
Knee (NR)
Fee: $33.85 Benefit: 75% = $25.40 85% = $28.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57523 - Additional Information
Knee (R)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57524 - Additional Information
Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (NR)
Fee: $51.40 Benefit: 75% = $38.55 85% = $43.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57527 - Additional Information
Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R)
Fee: $68.45 Benefit: 75% = $51.35 85% = $58.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63322 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of hip or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63325 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of shoulder or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63328 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of knee or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63331 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of ankle or foot (or both) or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63334 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of one or both temporomandibular joints or their supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $341.40 Benefit: 75% = $256.05 85% = $290.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63337 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of wrist or hand (or both) or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63340 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for derangement of elbow or its supporting structures (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63513 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of knee for internal joint derangement for a patient under 16 years (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56101 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $239.30 Benefit: 75% = $179.50 85% = $203.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56107 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine)—with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56807 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $353.75 Benefit: 75% = $265.35 85% = $300.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56401 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56301, 56501, 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $260.15 Benefit: 75% = $195.15 85% = $221.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56407 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $374.60 Benefit: 75% = $280.95 85% = $318.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56409 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56401 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $260.15 Benefit: 75% = $195.15 85% = $221.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56412 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56407 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $374.60 Benefit: 75% = $280.95 85% = $318.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57201 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—pelvimetry (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $161.50 Benefit: 75% = $121.15 85% = $137.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57341 - Additional Information
Computed tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $489.05 Benefit: 75% = $366.80 85% = $415.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57352 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of:
(a) the arch of the aorta; or
(b) the carotid arteries; or
(c) the vertebral arteries and their branches (head and neck);
including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if:
(d) either:
(i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or
(ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and
(f) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and
(g) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $530.65 Benefit: 75% = $398.00 85% = $451.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57353 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of:
(a) the ascending and descending aorta; or
(b) the common iliac and abdominal branches including upper limbs (chest, abdomen and upper limbs);
including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if:
(c) either:
(i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or
(ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and
(e) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and
(f) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $530.65 Benefit: 75% = $398.00 85% = $451.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57354 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—angiography with intravenous contrast medium of any or all, or any part, of:
(a) the descending aorta; or
(b) the pelvic vessels (aorto‑iliac segment) and lower limbs;
including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection—one or more data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy or digital recording of multiple projections, if:
(c) either:
(i) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; or
(ii) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) and the request indicates that the patient’s case has been discussed with a specialist or consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and
(e) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and
(f) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $530.65 Benefit: 75% = $398.00 85% = $451.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57360 - Additional Information
Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner if:
(a) the request is made by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(b) the patient has stable or acute symptoms consistent with coronary ischaemia; and
(c) the patient is at low to intermediate risk of an acute coronary event, including having no significant cardiac biomarker elevation and no electrocardiogram changes indicating acute ischaemia (R)
Note: See explanatory note IN.2.2 for claiming restrictions for this item.
(Anaes.)
Fee: $728.35 Benefit: 75% = $546.30 85% = $640.45
(See para IN.0.19, IN.2.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61109 - Additional Information
Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)
Fee: $269.40 Benefit: 75% = $202.05 85% = $229.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57901 - Additional Information
Skull, not in association with item 57902 (R)
Fee: $67.10 Benefit: 75% = $50.35 85% = $57.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57902 - Additional Information
Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 (R)
Fee: $67.10 Benefit: 75% = $50.35 85% = $57.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57905 - Additional Information
Mastoids or petrous temporal bones (R)
Fee: $67.10 Benefit: 75% = $50.35 85% = $57.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57907 - Additional Information
Sinuses or facial bones – orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R)
Fee: $49.25 Benefit: 75% = $36.95 85% = $41.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57915 - Additional Information
Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57918 - Additional Information
Salivary calculus (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57921 - Additional Information
Nose (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57924 - Additional Information
Eye (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57927 - Additional Information
Temporo mandibular joints (R)
Fee: $51.65 Benefit: 75% = $38.75 85% = $43.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57930 - Additional Information
Teeth—single area (R)
Fee: $34.25 Benefit: 75% = $25.70 85% = $29.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57933 - Additional Information
Teeth - full mouth (R)
Fee: $81.40 Benefit: 75% = $61.05 85% = $69.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57939 - Additional Information
Palato pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R)
Fee: $67.10 Benefit: 75% = $50.35 85% = $57.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57942 - Additional Information
Palato pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R)
Fee: $51.65 Benefit: 75% = $38.75 85% = $43.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57945 - Additional Information
Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939 or 57942 applies (R)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57960 - Additional Information
Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of trauma, infection, tumour or a congenital or surgical condition of the teeth or maxillofacial region (R)
Fee: $49.35 Benefit: 75% = $37.05 85% = $41.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57963 - Additional Information
Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of any of the following conditions, if the signs and symptoms of the condition is present:
(a) impacted teeth;
(b) caries;
(c) periodontal pathology;
(d) periapical pathology (R)
Fee: $49.35 Benefit: 75% = $37.05 85% = $41.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57966 - Additional Information
Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental anomalies of the teeth or jaws (R)
Fee: $49.35 Benefit: 75% = $37.05 85% = $41.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57969 - Additional Information
Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of temporo mandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction (R)
Fee: $49.35 Benefit: 75% = $37.05 85% = $41.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58300 - Additional Information
Bone age study (R)
Fee: $41.70 Benefit: 75% = $31.30 85% = $35.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58306 - Additional Information
Skeletal survey (R)
Fee: $93.00 Benefit: 75% = $69.75 85% = $79.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58500 - Additional Information
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR)
Fee: $36.80 Benefit: 75% = $27.60 85% = $31.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58503 - Additional Information
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58506 - Additional Information
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R)
Fee: $63.20 Benefit: 75% = $47.40 85% = $53.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58509 - Additional Information
Thoracic inlet or trachea (R)
Fee: $41.35 Benefit: 75% = $31.05 85% = $35.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58521 - Additional Information
Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58524 - Additional Information
Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R)
Fee: $58.80 Benefit: 75% = $44.10 85% = $50.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58527 - Additional Information
Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R)
Fee: $72.25 Benefit: 75% = $54.20 85% = $61.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59103 - Additional Information
Localisation of foreign body, if provided in conjunction with a service described in Subgroups 1 to 12 of Group I3 (R)
Fee: $22.15 Benefit: 75% = $16.65 85% = $18.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63401 - Additional Information
MRA—if the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical indication for the scan—scan of cardiovascular system for vascular abnormality in a patient with a previous anaphylactic reaction to an iodinated contrast medium (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63404 - Additional Information
MRA—if the request for the scan specifically identifies the clinical indication for the scan—scan of cardiovascular system for obstruction of the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava or a major pelvic vein (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63040 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for acoustic neuroma (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $341.40 Benefit: 75% = $256.05 85% = $290.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63043 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for pituitary tumour (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63046 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63049 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63052 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63055 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for venous sinus thrombosis (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63058 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for head trauma (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63061 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for epilepsy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63064 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stroke (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63067 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63070 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial aneurysm (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63073 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial arteriovenous malformation (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
64990 - Additional Information
A diagnostic imaging service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64991, 64992, 64993, 64994 or 64995) applies if:
(a) the service is an unreferred service; and
(b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder; and
(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and
(d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for:
(i) this item; and
(ii) the other item in this table applying to the service
Fee: $7.30 Benefit: 85% = $6.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
64991 - Additional Information
A diagnostic imaging service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 64990, 64992, 64993, 64994 or 64995) applies if:
(a) the service is an unreferred service; and
(b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder; and
(c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and
(d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for:
(i) this item; and
(ii) the other item in this table applying to the service; and
(e) the service is provided at, or from, a practice location in a Modified Monash 2 area
Fee: $11.05 Benefit: 85% = $9.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57001 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $485.55 Benefit: 75% = $364.20 85% = $412.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57007 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $590.75 Benefit: 75% = $443.10 85% = $502.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61523 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, performed for evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule where the lesion is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy, or for which an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed.(R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61524 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of locally advanced (Stage III) breast cancer, for a patient who is considered suitable for active therapy (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61525 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or suspected locally or regionally recurrent breast carcinoma, for a patient who is considered suitable for active therapy (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61529 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven non-small cell lung cancer, where curative surgery or radiotherapy is planned (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61541 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent colorectal carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61553 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or recurrent malignant melanoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy (R)
Fee: $999.00 Benefit: 75% = $749.25 85% = $911.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61559 - Additional Information
FDG PET study of the brain, performed for the evaluation of refractory epilepsy which is being evaluated for surgery (R)
Fee: $918.00 Benefit: 75% = $688.50 85% = $830.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61565 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent ovarian carcinoma in patients considered suitable for active therapy. (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61620 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study for the initial staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61622 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study to assess response to first line therapy either during treatment or within three months of completing definitive first line treatment for Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61628 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study for restaging following confirmation of recurrence of Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61632 - Additional Information
Whole body FDG PET study to assess response to second-line chemotherapy if haemopoietic stem cell transplantation is being considered for Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61647 - Additional Information
Whole body 68Ga DOTA peptide PET study, if:
(a) a gastro entero pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour is suspected on the basis of biochemical evidence with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or
(b) both:
(i) a surgically amenable gastro entero pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour has been identified on the basis of conventional techniques; and
(ii) the study is for excluding additional disease sites (R)
Fee: $953.00 Benefit: 75% = $714.75 85% = $865.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55126 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Initial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of any of the following:
(i) symptoms or signs of cardiac failure;
(ii) suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction;
(iii) pulmonary hypertension;
(iv) valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic or embolic disease;
(v) heart tumour;
(vi) symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease;
(vii) other rare indications; and
(b) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies
Applicable not more than once in a 24 month period (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.3, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55127 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Repeat serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of known valvular dysfunction; and
(b) is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(c) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.4, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55128 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Repeat serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of known valvular dysfunction; and
(b) is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician) at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.4, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55129 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Repeat serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if:
(a) valvular dysfunction is not the primary issue for the patient (although it may be a secondary issue); and
(b) the service is for the investigation of any of the following:
(i) symptoms or signs of cardiac failure;
(ii) suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction;
(iii) pulmonary hypertension;
(iv) aortic, thrombotic, embolic disease or pericardial disease (excluding isolated pericardial effusion or pericarditis);
(v) heart tumour;
(vi) structural heart disease;
(vii) other rare indications; and
(c) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.5, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55132 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 4 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of a patient who:
(i) is under 17 years of age; or
(ii) has complex congenital heart disease; and
(b) is performed by a specialist or consultant physician practising in the speciality of cardiology; and
(c) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.6, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55133 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets one or more of the following and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Frequent repetition serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of a patient who:
(i) has an isolated pericardial effusion or pericarditis; or
(ii) has a normal baseline study, and has commenced medication for non‑cardiac purposes that has cardiotoxic side effects and is a pharmaceutical benefit (within the meaning of Part VII of the National Health Act 1953) for the writing of a prescription for the supply of which under that Part an echocardiogram is required; and
(b) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $216.05 Benefit: 75% = $162.05 85% = $183.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.7, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55134 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets one or more of the following and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Repeat real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, for the investigation of rare cardiac pathologies, if the service:
(a) is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(b) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.8, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55137 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2
Serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 4 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service:
(a) is for the investigation of a fetus with suspected or confirmed:
(i) complex congenital heart disease; or
(ii) functional heart disease; or
(iii) fetal cardiac arrhythmia; or
(iv) cardiac structural abnormality requiring confirmation; and
(b) is performed by a specialist or consultant physician practising in the speciality of cardiology with advanced training and expertise in fetal cardiac imaging; and
(c) is not associated with a service to which:
(i) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)
Fee: $240.05 Benefit: 75% = $180.05 85% = $204.05
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.9, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55141 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1 and IR.1.2
Exercise stress echocardiography focused study, other than a service associated with a service to which:
(a) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or
(b) an item in Subgroup 3 applies
Applicable not more than once in a 24 month period (R)
Fee: $427.95 Benefit: 75% = $321.00 85% = $363.80
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.10, IR.0.1, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55143 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1, IR.1.1 and IR.1.2
Repeat pharmacological or exercise stress echocardiography if:
(a) a service to which item 55141, 55145, 55146, or this item, applies has been performed on the patient in the previous 24 months; and
(b) the patient has symptoms of ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and
(c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which:
(i) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies
Applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R)
Fee: $427.95 Benefit: 75% = $321.00 85% = $363.80
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.10, IR.0.1, IR.1.1, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55145 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1 and IR.1.2
Pharmacological stress echocardiography, other than a service associated with a service to which:
(a) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or
(b) an item in Subgroup 3 applies
Applicable not more than once in a 24 month period (R)
Note: this item does not apply to a service provided to a patient if, in the previous 24 months, a service associated with a service to which item 55141, 55143 or 55146 applies has been provided to the patient.
Fee: $496.00 Benefit: 75% = $372.00 85% = $421.60
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.10, IR.0.1, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55146 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1 and IR.1.2
Pharmacological stress echocardiography if:
(a) a service to which item 55141 applies has been performed on the patient in the previous 4 weeks, and the test has failed due to an inadequate heart rate response; and
(b) the service is not associated with a service to which:
(i) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or
(ii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies
Applicable not more than once in a 24 month period (R)
Note: this item does not apply to a service provided to a patient if, in the previous 24 months, a service associated with a service to which item 55143 or 55145 applies has been provided to the patient.
Fee: $496.00 Benefit: 75% = $372.00 85% = $421.60
(See para IN.0.19, IN.1.10, IR.0.1, IR.1.2, IR.1.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58700 - Additional Information
Plain renal only (R)
Fee: $47.90 Benefit: 75% = $35.95 85% = $40.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58706 - Additional Information
Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography (R)
Fee: $164.30 Benefit: 75% = $123.25 85% = $139.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58715 - Additional Information
Antegrade or retrograde pyelography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, one side (R)
Fee: $157.70 Benefit: 75% = $118.30 85% = $134.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58718 - Additional Information
Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $131.20 Benefit: 75% = $98.40 85% = $111.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58721 - Additional Information
Retrograde micturating cysto urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $143.80 Benefit: 75% = $107.85 85% = $122.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58900 - Additional Information
Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912 or 58915 applies (NR)
Fee: $37.20 Benefit: 75% = $27.90 85% = $31.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58903 - Additional Information
Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912 or 58915 applies (R)
Fee: $49.55 Benefit: 75% = $37.20 85% = $42.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58909 - Additional Information
Barium or other opaque meal of one or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942 or 57945 applies (R)
Fee: $93.55 Benefit: 75% = $70.20 85% = $79.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58912 - Additional Information
Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R)
Fee: $114.70 Benefit: 75% = $86.05 85% = $97.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58915 - Additional Information
Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (R)
Fee: $82.15 Benefit: 75% = $61.65 85% = $69.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58916 - Additional Information
Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $144.10 Benefit: 75% = $108.10 85% = $122.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58921 - Additional Information
Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films (R)
Fee: $140.75 Benefit: 75% = $105.60 85% = $119.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58927 - Additional Information
Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies (R)
Fee: $79.55 Benefit: 75% = $59.70 85% = $67.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58933 - Additional Information
Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
Fee: $213.95 Benefit: 75% = $160.50 85% = $181.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58936 - Additional Information
Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography (R)
Fee: $203.90 Benefit: 75% = $152.95 85% = $173.35
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58939 - Additional Information
Defaecogram (R)
Fee: $144.95 Benefit: 75% = $108.75 85% = $123.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63271 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for tumour (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63274 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for trauma (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63277 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63280 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of cervical spine and brachial plexus for previous surgery (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63440 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of person under the age of 16 for pelvic or abdominal mass (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63443 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of person under the age of 16 for mediastinal mass (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63446 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of person under the age of 16 for congenital uterine or anorectal abnormality (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63482 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of pancreas and biliary tree for suspected biliary or pancreatic pathology (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63545 - Additional Information
MRI – multiphase scans of liver (including delayed imaging, if performed) with a contrast agent, for characterisation or intervention planning, if:
(a) the patient has:
(i) known colorectal carcinoma; and
(ii) known, suspected, or possible liver metastasis; and
(b) computed tomography, or ultrasound imaging, has identified a mass lesion in patient’s liver.
For any particular patient—applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $558.80 Benefit: 75% = $419.10 85% = $475.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63546 - Additional Information
MRI – multiphase scans of the liver (including delayed imaging, if performed) with a contrast agent, for diagnosis or staging, if:
(a) the patient has:
(i) known or suspected hepatocellular carcinoma; and
(ii) chronic liver disease that has been confirmed by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(b) the patient’s liver function has been identified as Child Pugh class A or B; and
(c) the patient has an identified hepatic lesion over 10 mm in diameter.
For any particular patient—applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $558.80 Benefit: 75% = $419.10 85% = $475.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63151 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63154 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63161 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63164 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63167 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63170 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63173 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63176 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63179 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63182 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63185 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $364.15 Benefit: 75% = $273.15 85% = $309.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55700 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the gestation, location, viability or number of foetuses, if the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation (R)
Fee: $62.45 Benefit: 75% = $46.85 85% = $53.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55703 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the gestation, location, viability or number of foetuses, if the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation (NR)
Fee: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55704 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the structure, gestation, location, viability or number of foetuses, if the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation (R)
Fee: $72.85 Benefit: 75% = $54.65 85% = $61.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55705 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the structure, gestation, location, viability or number of foetuses, if the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation (NR)
Fee: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55706 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 (R)
Fee: $104.05 Benefit: 75% = $78.05 85% = $88.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55707 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a fetal crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and
(b) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and
(c) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705 on the same patient within 24 hours (R)
Fee: $72.85 Benefit: 75% = $54.65 85% = $61.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55708 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and
(b) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and
(c) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55703, 55704 or 55705, on the same patient within 24 hours (NR)
Fee: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55709 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706 (NR)
Fee: $39.50 Benefit: 75% = $29.65 85% = $33.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55712 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) the service is requested by a medical practitioner who:
(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or
(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non metropolitan hospital; and
(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and
(c) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706 or 55709 (R)
Fee: $119.65 Benefit: 75% = $89.75 85% = $101.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55715 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:
(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706 or 55709 (NR)
Fee: $41.60 Benefit: 75% = $31.20 85% = $35.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55718 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723 (R)
Fee: $104.05 Benefit: 75% = $78.05 85% = $88.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55721 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the service is requested by a medical practitioner who:
(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or
(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non metropolitan hospital; and
(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (R)
Fee: $119.65 Benefit: 75% = $89.75 85% = $101.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55723 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718 (NR)
Fee: $39.50 Benefit: 75% = $29.65 85% = $33.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55725 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:
(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies (NR)
Fee: $41.60 Benefit: 75% = $31.20 85% = $35.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55729 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, if:
(a) the service involves:
(i) B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of the umbilical artery; and
(ii) measured assessment of amniotic fluid volume after the 24th week of gestation; and
(b) there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of fetal death;
—examination and report (R)
Fee: $28.35 Benefit: 75% = $21.30 85% = $24.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55736 - Additional Information
Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (R)
Fee: $132.15 Benefit: 75% = $99.15 85% = $112.35
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55739 - Additional Information
Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (NR)
Fee: $59.30 Benefit: 75% = $44.50 85% = $50.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55759 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and
(c) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55715 or 55762 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R)
Fee: $156.05 Benefit: 75% = $117.05 85% = $132.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55762 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and
(c) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55715 or 55759 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR)
Fee: $62.45 Benefit: 75% = $46.85 85% = $53.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55764 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:
(a) the service is requested by a medical practitioner who:
(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or
(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non metropolitan hospital; and
(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and
(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759 or 55762 has been performed; and
(e) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R)
Fee: $166.45 Benefit: 75% = $124.85 85% = $141.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55766 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:
(a) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and
(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759 or 55762 has been performed; and
(d) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712 or 55715, is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR)
Fee: $67.60 Benefit: 75% = $50.70 85% = $57.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55768 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(c) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770; and
(d) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R)
Fee: $156.05 Benefit: 75% = $117.05 85% = $132.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55770 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and
(c) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768; and
(d) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR)
Fee: $62.45 Benefit: 75% = $46.85 85% = $53.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55772 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) the service is requested by a medical practitioner who:
(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or
(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or
(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non metropolitan hospital; and
(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and
(d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and
(e) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R)
Fee: $166.45 Benefit: 75% = $124.85 85% = $141.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55774 - Additional Information
Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:
(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and
(b) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768 or 55770 has been performed; and
(c) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and
(d) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55723 or 55725 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR)
Fee: $67.60 Benefit: 75% = $50.70 85% = $57.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56301 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $306.95 Benefit: 75% = $230.25 85% = $260.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56307 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $416.20 Benefit: 75% = $312.15 85% = $353.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56620 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of knee, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56622 or 56629 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $228.90 Benefit: 75% = $171.70 85% = $194.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56622 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of lower limb, left or right or both, one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee), without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56620 applies (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $228.90 Benefit: 75% = $171.70 85% = $194.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56623 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of lower limb, left or right or both, one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lower limb before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 56626 applies (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $348.20 Benefit: 75% = $261.15 85% = $296.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56626 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of knee, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the knee before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which items 56623 or 56630 apply (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $348.20 Benefit: 75% = $261.15 85% = $296.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56627 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper limb, left or right or both, any one region, or more than one region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $228.90 Benefit: 75% = $171.70 85% = $194.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56628 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper limb, left or right or both, any one region, or more than one region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the upper limb before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $348.20 Benefit: 75% = $261.15 85% = $296.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56629 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper limb and lower limb, left or right or both, any one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service to which item 56620 applies (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $228.90 Benefit: 75% = $171.70 85% = $194.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56630 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of upper limb and lower limb, left or right or both, any one region (other than knee), or more than one region (which may include knee) with intravenous contrast medium with any scans of the limbs before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 56626 applies (R)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $348.20 Benefit: 75% = $261.15 85% = $296.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59700 - Additional Information
Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $100.50 Benefit: 75% = $75.40 85% = $85.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59703 - Additional Information
Dacryocystography, one side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
Fee: $79.00 Benefit: 75% = $59.25 85% = $67.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59712 - Additional Information
Hysterosalpingography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)(Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $118.30 Benefit: 75% = $88.75 85% = $100.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59715 - Additional Information
Bronchography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, on a person under 16 years of age (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $149.35 Benefit: 75% = $112.05 85% = $126.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59718 - Additional Information
Phlebography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $140.10 Benefit: 75% = $105.10 85% = $119.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59724 - Additional Information
Myelography, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R)(Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $235.60 Benefit: 75% = $176.70 85% = $200.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59733 - Additional Information
Sialography, one side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 applies (R)
Fee: $112.05 Benefit: 75% = $84.05 85% = $95.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59739 - Additional Information
Sinogram or fistulogram, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
Fee: $76.70 Benefit: 75% = $57.55 85% = $65.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59751 - Additional Information
Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
Fee: $144.80 Benefit: 75% = $108.60 85% = $123.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59754 - Additional Information
Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection (R)
Fee: $228.25 Benefit: 75% = $171.20 85% = $194.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
59763 - Additional Information
Air insufflation during video—fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (R)
Fee: $139.30 Benefit: 75% = $104.50 85% = $118.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60918 - Additional Information
Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography—one vessel, when used in association with a service to which item 59970 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 60000 to 60078 apply (NR)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
60927 - Additional Information
Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which item 59970 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 60000 to 60078 apply (NR)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $39.55 Benefit: 75% = $29.70 85% = $33.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57700 - Additional Information
Shoulder or scapula (NR)
Fee: $42.10 Benefit: 75% = $31.60 85% = $35.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57703 - Additional Information
Shoulder or scapula (R)
Fee: $56.20 Benefit: 75% = $42.15 85% = $47.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57706 - Additional Information
Clavicle (NR)
Fee: $33.85 Benefit: 75% = $25.40 85% = $28.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57709 - Additional Information
Clavicle (R)
Fee: $45.15 Benefit: 75% = $33.90 85% = $38.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57712 - Additional Information
Hip joint (R)
Fee: $49.05 Benefit: 75% = $36.80 85% = $41.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57715 - Additional Information
Pelvic girdle (R)
Fee: $63.35 Benefit: 75% = $47.55 85% = $53.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
57721 - Additional Information
Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R)
Fee: $103.30 Benefit: 75% = $77.50 85% = $87.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58100 - Additional Information
Spine—cervical (R)
Fee: $69.85 Benefit: 75% = $52.40 85% = $59.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58103 - Additional Information
Spine—thoracic (R)
Fee: $57.35 Benefit: 75% = $43.05 85% = $48.75
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58106 - Additional Information
Spine—lumbosacral (R)
Fee: $80.10 Benefit: 75% = $60.10 85% = $68.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58108 - Additional Information
Spine—4 regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (R)
Fee: $114.45 Benefit: 75% = $85.85 85% = $97.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58109 - Additional Information
Spine—sacrococcygeal (R)
Fee: $48.90 Benefit: 75% = $36.70 85% = $41.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58112 - Additional Information
NOTE: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item
Spine—2 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (R)
Fee: $101.20 Benefit: 75% = $75.90 85% = $86.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
58115 - Additional Information
NOTE: An account issued or a patient assignment form must show the item numbers of the examinations performed under this item
Spine—3 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58103, 58106 and 58109 (R)
Fee: $114.45 Benefit: 75% = $85.85 85% = $97.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63001 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63004 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63007 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for skull base or orbital tumour (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $409.65 Benefit: 75% = $307.25 85% = $348.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63010 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stereotactic scan of brain, with fiducials in place, for the sole purpose of allowing planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $341.40 Benefit: 75% = $256.05 85% = $290.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63125 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63128 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63131 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $500.70 Benefit: 75% = $375.55 85% = $425.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56001 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57001 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $203.00 Benefit: 75% = $152.25 85% = $172.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56007 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $260.15 Benefit: 75% = $195.15 85% = $221.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56010 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when performed (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $262.35 Benefit: 75% = $196.80 85% = $223.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56013 - Additional Information
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $260.15 Benefit: 75% = $195.15 85% = $221.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56016 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $301.75 Benefit: 75% = $226.35 85% = $256.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56022 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $234.10 Benefit: 75% = $175.60 85% = $199.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56028 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $350.45 Benefit: 75% = $262.85 85% = $297.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56030 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $234.10 Benefit: 75% = $175.60 85% = $199.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
56036 - Additional Information
Computed tomography—scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, if:
(a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been performed; and
(b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (Anaes.)
Fee: $350.45 Benefit: 75% = $262.85 85% = $297.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55028 - Additional Information
Head, ultrasound scan of (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55029 - Additional Information
Head, ultrasound scan of (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55030 - Additional Information
Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55031 - Additional Information
Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55032 - Additional Information
Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55033 - Additional Information
Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55036 - Additional Information
Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), for morphological assessment, if:
(a) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
(i) prostate gland;
(ii) bladder base;
(iii) urethra; and
(b) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R)
Fee: $115.75 Benefit: 75% = $86.85 85% = $98.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55037 - Additional Information
Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), for morphological assessment, if the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
(i) prostate gland;
(ii) bladder base;
(iii) urethra (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55038 - Additional Information
Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:
(a) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
(i) prostate gland;
(ii) bladder base;
(iii) urethra; and
(b) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55036 or 55065 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55039 - Additional Information
Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
(a) prostate gland;
(b) bladder base;
(c) urethra (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55048 - Additional Information
Scrotum, ultrasound scan of (R)
Fee: $113.95 Benefit: 75% = $85.50 85% = $96.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55049 - Additional Information
Scrotum, ultrasound scan of (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55054 - Additional Information
Ultrasonic cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure (other than a procedure to which item 55848 or 55850 applies) using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in this Group applies (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55065 - Additional Information
Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:
(a) the service is not solely a service to which an item (other than item 55736 or 55739) in Subgroup 5 of this Group applies or a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
- prostate gland;
- bladder base;
- urethra; and
(b) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R)
Fee: $102.20 Benefit: 75% = $76.65 85% = $86.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55066 - Additional Information
Breasts, both, ultrasound scan, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, if:
(a) the request for the scan indicates that an ultrasound guided breast intervention be performed; and
(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with any other item in this Group (R)
Fee: $227.05 Benefit: 75% = $170.30 85% = $193.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55068 - Additional Information
Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if the service is not solely a service to which an item (other than item 55736 or 55739) in Subgroup 5 of this Group applies or a transrectal ultrasonic examination of any of the following:
(i) prostate gland;
(ii) bladder base;
(iii) urethra (NR)
Fee: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55070 - Additional Information
Breast, one, ultrasound scan of (R)
Fee: $102.20 Benefit: 75% = $76.65 85% = $86.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55071 - Additional Information
Breast, one, ultrasound scan, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, if:
(a) the request for the scan indicates that an ultrasound guided breast intervention be performed; and
(b) the service is not performed in conjunction with any other item in this group (R)
Fee: $215.75 Benefit: 75% = $161.85 85% = $183.40
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55073 - Additional Information
Breast, one, ultrasound scan of (NR)
Fee: $35.40 Benefit: 75% = $26.55 85% = $30.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55076 - Additional Information
Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, including an ultrasound scan for post mastectomy surveillance (R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55079 - Additional Information
Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, including an ultrasound scan for post mastectomy surveillance (NR)
Fee: $39.35 Benefit: 75% = $29.55 85% = $33.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55084 - Additional Information
Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55036, 55038, 55065, 55600 or 55603 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R)
Fee: $102.20 Benefit: 75% = $76.65 85% = $86.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55085 - Additional Information
Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55037, 55039, 55068, 55600 or 55603 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (NR)
Fee: $35.40 Benefit: 75% = $26.55 85% = $30.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55600 - Additional Information
Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, if performed:
(a) personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c)) using one or more transducer probes that can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and
(b) after a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and
(c) on a patient who has been assessed by:
(i) a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology; or
(ii) a consultant physician in medical oncology;
who has:
(iii) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and
(iv) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease
(R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55603 - Additional Information
Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, if performed:
(a) personally by a medical practitioner who made the assessment mentioned in paragraph (c) using one or more transducer probes that can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and
(b) after a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and
(c) on a patient who has been assessed by:
(i) a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology; or
(ii) a consultant physician in medical oncology;
who has:
(iii) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and
(iv) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease
(R)
Fee: $113.55 Benefit: 75% = $85.20 85% = $96.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63219 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63222 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63225 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63228 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63231 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63234 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63237 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63240 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63243 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (Anaes.)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $455.15 Benefit: 75% = $341.40 85% = $386.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61310 - Additional Information
Myocardial infarct avid study (R)
Fee: $367.30 Benefit: 75% = $275.50 85% = $312.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61311 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with PET if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
- the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
- the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
- the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting ECG, continuous ECG monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61394, 61398, 61380, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies
Applicable not more than once in 24 months (R)
Item 61311 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61313 - Additional Information
Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium) (R)
Fee: $303.35 Benefit: 75% = $227.55 85% = $257.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61314 - Additional Information
Gated cardiac blood pool study, with or without intervention, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study (R)
Fee: $420.00 Benefit: 75% = $315.00 85% = $357.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61321 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.2
Single rest myocardial perfusion study for the assessment of the extent and severity of viable and non‑viable myocardium, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has left ventricular systolic dysfunction and probable or confirmed coronary artery disease; and
(b) the service uses a single rest technetium‑99m (Tc‑99m) protocol; and
(c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61380, 61398, 61406 or 61422 applies; and
(e) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61380, 61398, 61406 or 61422, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $329.00 Benefit: 75% = $246.75 85% = $279.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.1, IR.4.1, IR.4.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61324 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
(i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
(ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
(iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting ECG, continuous ECG monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61377, 61345, 61357, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61325 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.2
Single rest myocardial perfusion study for the assessment of the extent and severity of viable and non‑viable myocardium, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has left ventricular systolic dysfunction and probable or confirmed coronary artery disease; and
(b) the service uses:
(i) an initial rest study followed by a redistribution study on the same day; and
(ii) a thallous chloride‑201 (Tl‑201) protocol; and
(c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61321, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61380, 61398, 61406 or 61422 applies; and
(e) if the patient is 17 years or older:
(i) a service to which item 61321, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61380, 61398, 61406 or 61442, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months; and
(ii) the service is applicable only twice each 24 months (R)
Fee: $329.00 Benefit: 75% = $246.75 85% = $279.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.2, IR.4.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61328 - Additional Information
Lung perfusion study (R)
Fee: $227.65 Benefit: 75% = $170.75 85% = $193.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61329 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
(i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
(ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
(iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61332 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with PET, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
- the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
- the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
- the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies
Applicable not more than once in 24 months (R)
Item 61332 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61340 - Additional Information
Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas (R)
Fee: $253.00 Benefit: 75% = $189.75 85% = $215.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61345 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
(i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
(ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
(iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies (R); and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61348 - Additional Information
Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas (R)
Fee: $443.35 Benefit: 75% = $332.55 85% = $376.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61349 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) both:
(i) a service has been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months to which this item, or item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61337, 61345, 61357, 61365, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61410, 61414 or 61418, applies; and
(ii) the patient has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and
(b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and
(c) at least one of the following applies:
(i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
(ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
(iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(d) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61365, 61410 or 61418 applies; and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61365, 61410 or 61418, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 12 months (R)
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61353 - Additional Information
Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R)
Fee: $386.60 Benefit: 75% = $289.95 85% = $328.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61356 - Additional Information
Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R)
Fee: $392.80 Benefit: 75% = $294.60 85% = $333.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61357 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) at least one of the following applies:
(i) the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
(ii) the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
(iii) the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which items 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(c) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(d) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61360 - Additional Information
Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with a cholagogue when performed (R)
Fee: $403.35 Benefit: 75% = $302.55 85% = $342.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61361 - Additional Information
Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using a cholagogue (R)
Fee: $461.40 Benefit: 75% = $346.05 85% = $392.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61364 - Additional Information
Bowel haemorrhage study (R)
Fee: $496.95 Benefit: 75% = $372.75 85% = $422.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61365 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with PET, if:
(a) in the previous 24 months, the patient has had a service performed to which item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies and has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and
(b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and
(c) at least one of the following applies:
- the patient has body habitus or other physical conditions (including heart rhythm disturbance) to the extent that a stress echocardiography would not provide adequate information;
- the patient is unable to exercise to the extent required for a stress echocardiography to provide adequate information;
- the patient has had a failed stress echocardiography provided in a service to which item 55141, 55143, 55145 or 55146 applies; and
(d) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61349, 61410 or 61418 applies
Applicable not more than once in 12 months (R)
Item 61365 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61368 - Additional Information
Meckel’s diverticulum study (R)
Fee: $223.10 Benefit: 75% = $167.35 85% = $189.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61372 - Additional Information
Salivary study (R)
Fee: $223.10 Benefit: 75% = $167.35 85% = $189.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61373 - Additional Information
Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when performed (R)
Fee: $489.70 Benefit: 75% = $367.30 85% = $416.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61376 - Additional Information
Oesophageal clearance study (R)
Fee: $143.35 Benefit: 75% = $107.55 85% = $121.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61377 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with PET, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies
Applicable not more than once in 24 months (R)
Item 61377 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61380 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with PET, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the services is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies
Applicable not more than once in 24 months (R)
Item 61380 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61381 - Additional Information
Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R)
Fee: $574.35 Benefit: 75% = $430.80 85% = $488.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61383 - Additional Information
Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (R)
Fee: $624.95 Benefit: 75% = $468.75 85% = $537.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61384 - Additional Information
Radionuclide colonic transit study (R)
Fee: $687.70 Benefit: 75% = $515.80 85% = $599.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61386 - Additional Information
Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (R)
Fee: $332.50 Benefit: 75% = $249.40 85% = $282.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61387 - Additional Information
Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R)
Fee: $430.75 Benefit: 75% = $323.10 85% = $366.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61389 - Additional Information
Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (R)
Fee: $370.55 Benefit: 75% = $277.95 85% = $315.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61390 - Additional Information
Renal study with diuretic administration after a baseline study (R)
Fee: $409.95 Benefit: 75% = $307.50 85% = $348.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61393 - Additional Information
Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (R)
Fee: $605.50 Benefit: 75% = $454.15 85% = $517.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61394 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61398, 61406 or 61414, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61397 - Additional Information
Cystoureterogram (R)
Fee: $246.85 Benefit: 75% = $185.15 85% = $209.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61398 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the services is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and
(f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61406, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61406, 61414 or 61422, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61402 - Additional Information
Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R)
Fee: $605.05 Benefit: 75% = $453.80 85% = $517.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61406 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61377, 61345, 61357, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61414 or 61422 applies; and
(g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61414 or 61422, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61409 - Additional Information
Cerebro spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R)
Fee: $873.50 Benefit: 75% = $655.15 85% = $785.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61410 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) both:
(i) a service has been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months to which this item, or item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61349, 61357, 61365, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406, 61414 or 61418, applies; and
(ii) the patient has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and
(b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and
(c) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(d) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730 or 61418 applies; and
(f) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which item 61349, 61365 or 61418 applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 12 months
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61413 - Additional Information
Cerebro spinal fluid shunt patency study (R)
Fee: $225.95 Benefit: 75% = $169.50 85% = $192.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61414 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Single stress myocardial perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if:
(a) the patient has symptoms of cardiac ischaemia; and
(b) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(c) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(d) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(e) the service is requested by a medical practitioner (other than a specialist or consultant physician); and
(f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61422 applies; and
(g) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61398 or 61406, applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)
Fee: $653.05 Benefit: 75% = $489.80 85% = $565.15
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.3, IR.4.1 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61418 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.1
Repeat combined stress and rest, stress and re‑injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re‑injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with PET, if:
(a) in the previous 24 months, the patient has had a service performed to which item 61311, 61324, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies, and has subsequently undergone a revascularisation procedure; and
(b) the patient has one or more symptoms of cardiac ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and
(c) the service is provided at, or from, a practice located in a Modified Monash 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 area; and
(d) a stress echocardiography service is not available in the Modified Monash area where the service is provided; and
(e) the service includes resting electrocardiograph, continuous electrocardiograph monitoring during exercise (with recording), blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters (including heart rate); and
(f) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61349, 61365 or 61410 applies
Applicable not more than once in 12 months (R)
Item 61418 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $982.05 Benefit: 75% = $736.55 85% = $894.15
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61421 - Additional Information
Bone study—whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R)
Fee: $479.80 Benefit: 75% = $359.85 85% = $407.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61422 - Additional Information
Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.4.2
Single rest myocardial perfusion study for the assessment of the extent and severity of viable and non‑viable myocardium, with PET, if:
(a) the patient has left ventricular systolic dysfunction and probable or confirmed coronary artery disease; and
(b) technetium is not available and the service uses an equivalent protocol to the single rest technetium‑99m (Tc‑99m) protocol; and
(c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61311, 61321, 61324, 61325, 61329, 61332, 61345, 61357, 61377, 61380, 61394, 61398, 61406 or 61414 applies
Applicable not more than once in 24 months (R)
Item 61422 was available from 1 December 2020 until 28 February 2021, during a national shortage of technetium. See the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Services) Determination 2019 on the Federal Register of Legislation for further information.
Fee: $329.00 Benefit: 75% = $246.75 85% = $279.65
(See para IN.0.19, IN.4.1, IR.4.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61425 - Additional Information
Bone study—whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R)
Fee: $600.70 Benefit: 75% = $450.55 85% = $512.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61426 - Additional Information
Whole body study using iodine (R)
Fee: $554.80 Benefit: 75% = $416.10 85% = $471.60
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61429 - Additional Information
Whole body study using gallium (R)
Fee: $543.00 Benefit: 75% = $407.25 85% = $461.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61430 - Additional Information
Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)
Fee: $659.45 Benefit: 75% = $494.60 85% = $571.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61433 - Additional Information
Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R)
Fee: $496.95 Benefit: 75% = $372.75 85% = $422.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61434 - Additional Information
Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R)
Fee: $615.40 Benefit: 75% = $461.55 85% = $527.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61438 - Additional Information
Whole body study using thallium (R)
Fee: $672.95 Benefit: 75% = $504.75 85% = $585.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61441 - Additional Information
Bone marrow study—whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (R)
Fee: $489.70 Benefit: 75% = $367.30 85% = $416.25
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61442 - Additional Information
Whole body study, using gallium—with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions acquired separately (R)
Fee: $752.35 Benefit: 75% = $564.30 85% = $664.45
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61445 - Additional Information
Bone marrow study—localised using technetium labelled agent (R)
Fee: $286.80 Benefit: 75% = $215.10 85% = $243.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61446 - Additional Information
Regional scintigraphic study, using an approved bone scanning agent, including when undertaken, blood flow imaging, blood pool imaging and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R)
Fee: $333.55 Benefit: 75% = $250.20 85% = $283.55
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61449 - Additional Information
Regional scintigraphic study, using an approved bone scanning agent and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood flow imaging, blood pool imaging and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R)
Fee: $456.20 Benefit: 75% = $342.15 85% = $387.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61450 - Additional Information
Localised study using gallium (R)
Fee: $397.55 Benefit: 75% = $298.20 85% = $337.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61453 - Additional Information
Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)
Fee: $514.70 Benefit: 75% = $386.05 85% = $437.50
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61454 - Additional Information
Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (R)
Fee: $348.10 Benefit: 75% = $261.10 85% = $295.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61457 - Additional Information
Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R)
Fee: $470.45 Benefit: 75% = $352.85 85% = $399.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61461 - Additional Information
Localised study using thallium (R)
Fee: $527.85 Benefit: 75% = $395.90 85% = $448.70
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61462 - Additional Information
Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of item 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453, 61469 or 61485, if there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and if the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal (R)
Fee: $129.00 Benefit: 75% = $96.75 85% = $109.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61469 - Additional Information
Lymphoscintigraphy (R)
Fee: $348.10 Benefit: 75% = $261.10 85% = $295.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61473 - Additional Information
Thyroid study (R)
Fee: $175.40 Benefit: 75% = $131.55 85% = $149.10
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61480 - Additional Information
Parathyroid study (R)
Fee: $386.85 Benefit: 75% = $290.15 85% = $328.85
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61485 - Additional Information
Adrenal study, with single photon emission tomography (R)
Fee: $999.20 Benefit: 75% = $749.40 85% = $911.30
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61495 - Additional Information
Tear duct study (R)
Fee: $223.10 Benefit: 75% = $167.35 85% = $189.65
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61499 - Additional Information
Particle perfusion study (infra arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R)
Fee: $253.00 Benefit: 75% = $189.75 85% = $215.05
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61650 - Additional Information
LeukoScan study of the long bones and feet for suspected osteomyelitis, if:
(a) the patient does not have access to ex vivo white blood cell scanning; and
(b) the patient is not being investigated for other sites of infection (R)
Fee: $878.70 Benefit: 75% = $659.05 85% = $790.80
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61505 - Additional Information
CT scan performed at the same time and covering the same body area as single photon emission tomography or positron emission tomography for the purpose of anatomic localisation or attenuation correction if no separate diagnostic CT report is issued and performed in association with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 or 2 of Group I4 applies (R)
Fee: $100.00 Benefit: 75% = $75.00 85% = $85.00
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55238 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with any of the following:
(a) a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies;
(b) a service to which item 55880, 55881, 55882, 55883, 55884, 55885, 55886, 55887, 55888, 55889, 55890, 55891, 55892, 55893, 55894 or 55895 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55244 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with any of the following:
(a) a service to which item 55246 applies;
(b) a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies;
(c) a service to which item 55880, 55881, 55882, 55883, 55884, 55885, 55886, 55887, 55888, 55889, 55890, 55891, 55892, 55893, 55894 or 55895 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55246 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with any of the following:
(a) a service to which item 55244 applies;
(b) a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies;
(c) a service to which item 55880, 55881, 55882, 55883, 55884, 55885, 55886, 55887, 55888, 55889, 55890, 55891, 55892, 55893, 55894 or 55895 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55248 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55252 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R).
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55274 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri orbital Doppler examination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R).
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55276 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra‑abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra‑abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55278 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55280 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55282 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:
(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent; and
(b) performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence; and
(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and
(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55284 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:
(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis; and
(b) if indicated, assess the progress and management of:
(i) priapism; or
(ii) fibrosis of any type; or
(iii) fracture of the tunica; or
(iv) arteriovenous malformations; and
(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and
(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55292 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of surgically created arteriovenous fistula or surgically created arteriovenous access grafts in the upper or lower limbs, not being a service associated with
a service to which an item in Subgroup 4 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55294 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or veins, or both, including any associated skin marking, for mapping of bypass conduit before vascular surgery, not being a service associated with any of the following:
(a) a service to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 applies;
(b) a service to which item 55880, 55881, 55882, 55883, 55884, 55885, 55886, 55887, 55888, 55889, 55890, 55891, 55892, 55893, 55894 or 55895 applies (R)
Fee: $176.40 Benefit: 75% = $132.30 85% = $149.95
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
55296 - Additional Information
Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow spectral analysis and marking of veins in the lower limbs below the inguinal ligament before varicose vein surgery, including any associated skin marking, not being a service associated with any of the following:
(a) a service to which an item in Subgroup 3 or 4 applies;
(b) a service to which item 55880, 55881, 55882, 55883, 55884, 55885, 55886, 55887, 55888, 55889, 55890, 55891, 55892, 55893, 55894 or 55895 applies (R)
Fee: $115.50 Benefit: 75% = $86.65 85% = $98.20
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
63301 - Additional Information
MRI—scan of musculoskeletal system for tumour arising in bone or musculoskeletal system, excluding tumours arising in breast, prostate or rectum (R) (Anaes.) (Contrast)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $386.90 Benefit: 75% = $290.20 85% = $328.90
(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)