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Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
61644 - Additional Information
Single rest myocardial perfusion study for the assessment of the extent and severity of non‑viable myocardium, with PET, if:
(a) the service is performed because the service to which item 61325 applies cannot be performed due to unavailability of thallous chloride 201 (Tl-201); and
(b) the patient has left ventricular systolic dysfunction and probable or confirmed coronary artery disease; and
(c) the service is performed in conjunction with a rest myocardial perfusion study using technetium-99m; and
(d) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and
(e) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; and
(f) this service and item 61325 are applicable only twice each 24 months (R)
Fee: $329.00 Benefit: 75% = $246.75 85% = $279.65
(See para IR.4.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 5 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
IR.4.2
Single rest myocardial perfusion studies - requirements for use
1. For any particular patient, a service associated with an attendance item listed in Part 2 of the general medical services table does not apply if a service to which item 61321 or 61325 or 61644 applies is provided in the same day; unless:
- the attendance service is provided after the service where clinical management decisions are made; or
- the decision to perform the service on the same day was made during the attendance service subject to clinical assessment.
2. Limitations of items 61321 and 61325
- Item 61321 is applicable not more than once in any 24 month period if the patient is 17 years old or older.
- Item 61325 is applicable not more than twice in any 24 month period if the patient is 17 years old or older.
Item 61644 has been introduced as a direct substitute for MBS item 61325. See IN.4.4 of explanatory notes to this Category for further information.
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