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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)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $29.50 Benefit: 75% = $22.15 85% = $25.10

(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $19.30

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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)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $137.60 Benefit: 75% = $103.20 85% = $117.00

(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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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)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $61.75 Benefit: 75% = $46.35 85% = $52.50

(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the structure, gestation, location, viability or number of fetuses, if:

(a) an ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $112.75 Benefit: 75% = $84.60 85% = $95.85

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $67.00

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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, for determining the structure, gestation, location, viability or number of fetuses, if:

(a) an ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (NR)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $56.35 Benefit: 75% = $42.30 85% = $47.90

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $28.80

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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) an ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is dated by a fetal crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(d) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $112.75 Benefit: 75% = $84.60 85% = $95.85

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $67.00

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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) an ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is dated by a fetal crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(d) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (NR)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $56.35 Benefit: 75% = $42.30 85% = $47.90

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $28.80

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Pelvis or abdomen, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, for cervical length assessment for risk of preterm labour, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is between 14 and 30 weeks of gestation; and

(b) any of the following apply:

(i) the patient has a history indicating high risk of preterm labour or birth or second trimester fetal loss;

(ii) the patient has symptoms suggestive of threatened preterm labour or second trimester fetal loss;

(iii) the patient’s cervical length is less than 25 mm on an ultrasound before 28 weeks gestation; and

(c) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $53.65 Benefit: 75% = $40.25 85% = $45.65

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $31.90

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Pelvis or abdomen, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, for cervical length assessment for risk of preterm labour, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is between 14 and 30 weeks of gestation; and

(b) any of the following apply:

(i) the patient has a history indicating high risk of preterm labour or birth or second trimester fetal loss;

(ii) the patient has symptoms suggestive of threatened preterm labour or second trimester fetal loss;

(iii) the patient’s cervical length is less than 25 mm on an ultrasound before 28 weeks gestation; and

(c) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in another item in this Subgroup (NR)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $20.40 Benefit: 75% = $15.30 85% = $17.35

(See para IN.0.13, IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $10.40

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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) an ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current 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 current ultrasound during the same pregnancy; and

(d) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in item 55757 or 55758 (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $162.45 Benefit: 75% = $121.85 85% = $138.10

(See para IN.0.19 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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