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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.1.26
In vitro processing with cryopreservation of bone marrow or peripheral blood
MBS rebates for autologous stem cell transplantation are only available for patients with aggressive malignancy or one which has proven refractory to prior treatment, who meet the criteria for treatment according to:
Indications for Autologous and Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Guidelines from the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (2015)
European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation: Indications for allo- and auto-SCT for haematological diseases, solid tumours and immune disorders. Current practice in Europe (2015).
In addition, the treatment must be authorised and overseen by a multidisciplinary cancer team
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
13760 - Additional Information
In vitro processing with cryopreservation of bone marrow or peripheral blood, for autologous stem cell transplantation for a patient receiving high‑dose chemotherapy for management of:
(a) aggressive malignancy; or
(b) malignancy that has proven refractory to prior treatment
Fee: $835.20 Benefit: 75% = $626.40 85% = $742.00
(See para TN.1.26 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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