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Mammography of both breasts if there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:
(a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or
(b) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or
(c) symptoms or indications of breast disease found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R)

(Note: These items are intended for use in the investigation of a clinical abnormality of the breast/s and NOT for individual, group or opportunistic screening of asymptomatic patients)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $105.40 Benefit: 75% = $79.05 85% = $89.60

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

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Three dimensional tomosynthesis of both breasts, if there is reason to suspect the presence of breast malignancy because of:

(a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or
(b) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or
(c) symptoms or signs found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner;

not being a service to which item 59300 applies (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $238.00 Benefit: 75% = $178.50 85% = $202.30

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

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Mammography of one breast if:

(a) the service is specifically requested for a unilateral mammogram; and
(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:
(i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or
(ii) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or
(iii) symptoms or indications of breast disease found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $63.55 Benefit: 75% = $47.70 85% = $54.05

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

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Three dimensional tomosynthesis of one breast, if there is reason to suspect the presence of breast malignancy because of:

(a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient; or
(b) significant history of breast or ovarian malignancy in the patient’s family; or
(c) symptoms or signs found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner;

not being a service to which item 59303 applies (R)

Bulk bill incentive

Fee: $134.20 Benefit: 75% = $100.65 85% = $114.10

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

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