Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note PN.3.6

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Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES

PN.3.6

Note for item 69501

Item 69501  - Detection of a SARS‑CoV‑2 nucleic acid 1 or more tests - is restricted to people employed, hired, retained or contracted;

  1. by an approved aged care provider, or are working in an aged care service in Victoria; or
  2. to travel interstate as a driver of a heavy vehicle; or
  3. to travel interstate as a rail crew member.

     

Results of the tests must be provided within 24 hours of receipt of the specimen to all appropriate authorities in accordance with relevant state or territory legislation or regulations.

The test can only be performed out of hospital by a private pathology provider.

The test must bulk‑billed.  PEI and bulk billing items cannot be claimed with this item.

A request from a medical practitioner is not necessary for a private pathology provider to perform this service.

 


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