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Category 2 - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND INVESTIGATIONS

DN.1.3

Neuromuscular Diagnosis - (Item 11012)

Based on advice from the Australian Association of Neurologists, Medicare benefits are not payable under Item 11012 for quantitative sensory nerve testing using "Neurometer CPT" diagnostic devices. The advice indicated that the device was still in the evaluation and research stage and did not have widespread clinical application.

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Category 2 - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND INVESTIGATIONS

11012

11012 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Dec-1991
Description Updated:
01-Dec-1991
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Nov-2023

NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRODIAGNOSIS  conduction studies on 1 nerve OR ELECTROMYOGRAPHY of 1 or more muscles using concentric needle electrodes OR both these examinations (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11015 or 11018 applies)

Fee: $123.25 Benefit: 75% = $92.45 85% = $104.80

(See para DN.1.3, DN.1.32 of explanatory notes to this Category)


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  • NewMin - New Item (previous Ministerial Determination)
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