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

(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in item 55704, 55705, 55707, 55708, 55740, 55741, 55742 or 55743 (R) 

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $62.45 Benefit: 75% = $46.85 85% = $53.10

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $36.60

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

(a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the current ultrasound is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in item 55704, 55705, 55707, 55708, 55740, 55741, 55742 or 55743 (NR)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $18.40

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• Next - Item 55704

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

(b) 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: $72.85 Benefit: 75% = $54.65 85% = $61.95

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $42.80

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• Next - Item 55705

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

(b) 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: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $18.40

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• Next - Item 55706

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) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the current ultrasound:

(i) is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709; and

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

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $104.05 Benefit: 75% = $78.05 85% = $88.45

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $61.10

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• Next - Item 55707

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) the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current 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 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: $72.85 Benefit: 75% = $54.65 85% = $61.95

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $42.80

• Previous - Item 55706
• Next - Item 55708

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) the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current 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 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: $36.35 Benefit: 75% = $27.30 85% = $30.90

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $18.40

• Previous - Item 55707
• Next - Item 55709

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) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the current ultrasound:

(i) is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706; and

(ii) is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in item 55757 or 55758 (NR)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $39.50 Benefit: 75% = $29.65 85% = $33.60

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $24.40

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• Next - Item 55712

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) the current ultrasound 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 the current 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; 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: $119.65 Benefit: 75% = $89.75 85% = $101.75

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $73.30

• Previous - Item 55709
• Next - Item 55715

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, 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 the current 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; and

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

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $41.60 Benefit: 75% = $31.20 85% = $35.40

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $24.40

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