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

(b) the current ultrasound:

(i) is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723; 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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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 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 after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718 or 55723 applies; 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

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

(b) the current ultrasound:

(i) is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718; 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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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current 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 the current 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; 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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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: $28.35 Benefit: 75% = $21.30 85% = $24.10

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

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $18.40

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