{"id":"C2004L04906","name":"Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations","slug":"health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"271 of 1993","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":27716,"registerId":"commonwealth-C2004L04906-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nStatutory Rules 1993 No. 2711\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nHealth Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations\n\nI, The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Regulations under the Health Insurance Act 1973.\n\nDated 28 October 1993.\n\nBILL HAYDEN\n\nGovernor-General\n\nBy His Excellency’s Command,\n\nGRAHAM RICHARDSON\n\nMinister for Health\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCitation\n\n1. These Regulations may be cited as the Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. These Regulations commence on 1 November 1993.\n\nRepeal\n\n3. Statutory Rules 1992 No. 337 and 1993 No. 152 are repealed.\n\nDiagnostic imaging services table\n\n4. The table of diagnostic imaging services in the Schedule is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 4AA (1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973.\n\n–––––––––––––––––\n\nSCHEDULE Regulation 4\n\nTABLE OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES\n\nPART 1—RULES OF INTERPRETATION\n\nGeneral\n\n1. (1) In this table, unless the contrary intention appears, “the Act” means the Health Insurance Act 1973.\n\n(2) In this table, a reference by number to an item in the series 11603 to 11612 (both inclusive) is a reference to the item so numbered in the table of general medical services.\n\nMeaning of “(AU n)”\n\n2. The symbol “(AU n)” (where n is a number) is explained in the general medical services table in items 17901 to 17959 (inclusive).\n\nMeaning of “(C)” and (“NC)”\n\n3. (1) An item including the symbol “(C)” applies only to a service provided using a radioisotope imaging scanner at a nuclear medicine unit that has computerised processing facilities capable of being used for the service.\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 1 (RULES OF INTERPRETATION)—continued\n\n(2) An item including the symbol “(NC)” applies only to a service provided using a radioisotope imaging scanner at a nuclear medicine unit that does not have computerised processing facilities capable of being used for the service.\n\nMeaning of “(R)” and “(NR)”\n\n4. (1) An item including the symbol “(R)” is an R-type diagnostic imaging service.\n\n(2) An item including the symbol “(NR)” is an NR-type diagnostic imaging service.\n\nMeaning of “(S)”\n\n5. An item including the symbol “(S)” applies only to a service provided by a specialist in the practice of diagnostic radiology.\n\nWho may give a diagnostic imaging service\n\n6. A diagnostic imaging service set out in this table is a diagnostic imaging service for the purposes of the Act, whether the service is given by:\n\n(a) a medical practitioner; or\n\n(b) a person, other than a medical practitioner, who:\n\n(i) is employed by a medical practitioner; or\n\n(ii) gives the service under the supervision of a medical practitioner in accordance with accepted medical practice.\n\nMeaning of “report” in certain items\n\n7. In items 55028 to 61109 (inclusive), “report” means a report prepared by a medical practitioner.\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 1 (RULES OF INTERPRETATION)—continued\n\nMeaning of “group of practitioners”\n\n8. In this table, “group of practitioners” has the same meaning as in subsection 16A (10) of the Act.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 9” in item 57303\n\n9. In item 57303, “Amount under rule 9” means an amount equal to the sum of:\n\n(a) the fee set out in the item in items 56000 to 57406 (inclusive) in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 57303 is given; and\n\n(b) $111.70.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 10” in certain items\n\n10. In items 59103, 59739 and 60300, “Amount under rule 10” means an amount equal to the sum of:\n\n(a) the fee set out in another item for the radiographic examination in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 59103, 59739 or 60300 is given; and\n\n(b) 1 of the following amounts:\n\n(i) in the case of item 59103—$20.50;\n\n(ii) in the case of item 59739—$21.70;\n\n(iii) in the case of item 60300—$13.05.\n\nPreparation of patients for radiological procedures\n\n11. Items 60900 to 60981 (inclusive) apply only to the preparation of a patient for a radiological procedure by:\n\n(a) injecting opaque or contrast media; or\n\n(b) removing fluid and replacing it by air, oxygen or other contrast media; or\n\n(c) a similar method.\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 1 (RULES OF INTERPRETATION)—continued\n\nMeaning of “angiography suite” in item 61109\n\n12. In item 61109, “angiography suite” means a room that contains only equipment designed for angiography that is able to perform digital subtraction or rapid sequence film angiography.\n\nNuclear scanning services\n\n13. Items 61300 to 61502 (inclusive) apply to a nuclear scanning service only if:\n\n(a) the performance of the scan is undertaken:\n\n(i) by a medical practitioner; or\n\n(ii) by a person acting on behalf of a medical practitioner in the presence of the practitioner; and\n\n(b) the compilation of the final report is undertaken by the medical practitioner who undertook the preliminary examination of the patient and the estimation and administration of the dosage.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 14” in certain items\n\n14. In items 61322 and 61323, “Amount under rule 14” means an amount equal to the sum of:\n\n(a) the fee set out in the item in items 61300 to 61502 (inclusive) in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 61322 or 61323 is given and:\n\n(b) 1 of the following amounts:\n\n(i) in the case of item 61322—$90.00;\n\n(ii) in the case of item 61323—$67.25.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 15” in item 61490\n\n15. In item 61490, “Amount under rule 15” means an amount equal to the sum of:\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 1 (RULES OF INTERPRETATION)—continued\n\n(a) the fee set out in the item in items 61300 to 61502 (inclusive) in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 61490 is given; and\n\n(b) $179.95.\n\nPART 2—SERVICES AND FEES\n\nGROUP I1—ULTRASOUND\n\nSubgroup 1—General\n\n```html\n

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55028

Head, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55029

Head, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55030

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55031

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55032

Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55033

Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55034

Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55035

Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55036

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55037

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55038

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55039

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55040

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55041

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination—each ultrasonic examination, not exceeding 2 examinations in any 1 pregnancy, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55042

Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first- mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

55043

Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55044

Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55045

Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55048

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$96.20

55049

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55050

Musculo-skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$96.20

55051

Musculo-skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55052

Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies, and where the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$95.80

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55053

Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, where the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$33.25

55054

Ultrasonic cross‑sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which any other item in Subgroup 1 or 4 of this Group applies (R)

$95.80

55055

Orbital contents, ultrasonic echography of, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR)

$58.00

55056

Ultrasound scan not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (R)

$20.70

55057

Ultrasound scan not otherwise specified, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies (NR)

$5.05

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55102

M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies (R)

$157.20

55105

M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of cardiac dimensions, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies (R)

$88.95

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

55112

M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows, performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques, together with real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 thoracic windows, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies (R)

$243.05

55118

Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 oesophageal windows:

(a) performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with:

(i) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous Doppler techniques; and

(ii) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 oesophageal windows; and

(iii) recordings on video tape; and

$242.60

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies (R)

55130

Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure (R)

$346.45

\n```\n\nSubgroup 3—Vascular\n\n| 55201 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving b mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries) or peripheral vessels (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta) or intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular structures (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies—1 examination and report (R) | $165.50 |\n| ----- | 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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 55204 | 2 or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 55201 and report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies (R) | $284.40 |\n| 55225 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $198.60 |\n| 55231 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $320.60 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 55234 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis, of peripheral vessels, including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $192.35 |\n| 55237 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels before measured exercise using treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure after exercise for 10 minutes or until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral), not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (other than item 55054) or Subgroup 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $212.00 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nSubgroup 4—Urological\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 55300 | Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed:(a) personally by a medical practitioner, not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in paragraph (c), using a transducer probe or probes which have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz and able to obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and(b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and(c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has:(i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (R) | $95.80 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 55303 | Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed:(a) personally by the medical practitioner who undertook the assessment referred to in paragraph (c), using a transducer probe or probes which have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz and able to obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and(b) following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and(c) on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has:(i) examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient’s current prostatic disease (R) | $95.80 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nGROUP I2—COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY (EXCLUDING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)\n\nSubgroup 1—Computerised Tomography on a Body Scanner\n\nand Report\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56000 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain, with or without scan of internal auditory meatus, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57000 or 57100 applies (R) | $143.00 |\n| 56003 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain, with or without scan of internal auditory meatus, with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57003 or 57103 applies (R) | $198.60 |\n| 56006 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain, with or without scan of internal auditory meatus, without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57006 or 57106 applies (R) | $234.60 |\n| 56009 | Computerised tomography—scan of pituitary fossa by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) | $474.65 |\n| 56012 | Computerised tomography—scan of orbits by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) | $469.20 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 56015 | Computerised tomography—scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, detailed study by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) | $458.30 |\n| 56018 | Computerised tomography—scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions), including intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R) | $369.35 |\n| 56021 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $256.20 |\n| 56024 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $272.80 |\n| 56027 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1 or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $387.35 |\n| 56100 | Computerised tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) | $369.35 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56103 | Computerised tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) | $398.25 |\n| 56106 | Computerised tomography—scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx and upper oesophagus (not associated with cervical spine)—scan of 1 or more regions without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56906 applies (R) | $436.45 |\n| 56200 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $181.10 |\n| 56203 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $211.70 |\n| 56206 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $283.70 |\n| 56209 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $256.20 |\n| 56212 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $283.70 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56215 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $398.25 |\n| 56218 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, not including the preparation by intrathecal injection of contrast medium (R) | $256.20 |\n| 56300 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900, 57000 or 57100 applies (R) | $256.20 |\n| 56303 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903, 57003 or 57103 applies (R) | $294.60 |\n| 56306 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum and pleura, without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906, 57006 or 57106 applies (R) | $371.00 |\n| 56400 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) | $143.00 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56403 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) | $174.60 |\n| 56406 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) or pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) | $283.70 |\n| 56500 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56700, 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) | $219.25 |\n| 56503 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56703, 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) | $261.85 |\n| 56506 | Computerised tomography—scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56706, 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) | $371.00 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56600 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $143.00 |\n| 56603 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $174.60 |\n| 56606 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $211.70 |\n| 56609 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $181.10 |\n| 56612 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $211.70 |\n| 56615 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 20 slices but not more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $283.70 |\n| 56618 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $256.20 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56621 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $283.70 |\n| 56624 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $360.05 |\n| 56700 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56800, 56900 or 57100 applies (R) | $256.20 |\n| 56703 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56803, 56903 or 57103 applies (R) | $300.05 |\n| 56706 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56806, 56906 or 57106 applies (R) | $376.45 |\n| 56800 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) | $333.65 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 56803 | Computerised tomography-scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) | $376.45 |\n| 56806 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56906 applies (R) | $529.20 |\n| 56900 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $482.55 |\n| 56903 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $529.20 |\n| 56906 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $638.30 |\n| 57000 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $256.20 |\n| 57003 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $300.05 |\n| 57006 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $414.65 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------ |\n| 57100 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $369.35 |\n| 57103 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $414.65 |\n| 57106 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest and upper abdomen (from lung apices to iliac crest) and scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $529.20 |\n| 57200 | Computerised tomography—pelvimetry (R) | $143.00 |\n| 57300 | Computerised tomography—dynamic scan of region, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) | $174.60 |\n| 57303 | Computerised tomography—dynamic scan of region, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) | Amount underrule 9 |\n| 57340 | Computerised tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) | $258.55 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nSubgroup 2—Computerised Tomography on a Brain Scanner\n\nand Report\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 57400 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $72.70 |\n| 57403 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $88.40 |\n| 57406 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $137.50 |\n\nGROUP I3—DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY\n\nSubgroup 1—Radiographic Examination of Extremities\n\nand Report\n\n| 57500 | Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (NR) | $29.90 |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 57503 | Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (R) | $39.90 |\n| 57506 | Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) | $29.90 |\n| 57509 | Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (R) | $39.90 |\n| 57512 | Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) | $40.65 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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

57515

Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (R)

$54.20

57518

Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (NR)

$32.70

57521

Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (R)

$43.60

57524

Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (NR)

$49.55

57527

Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (R)

$66.05

\n```\n\nSubgroup 2—Radiographic Examination of Shoulder or Pelvis\n\nand Report\n\n| 57700 | Shoulder or scapula (NR) | $40.65 |\n| ----- | ------------------------ | ------ |\n| 57703 | Shoulder or scapula (R) | $54.20 |\n| 57706 | Clavicle (NR) | $32.70 |\n| 57709 | Clavicle (R) | $43.60 |\n| 57712 | Hip joint (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57715 | Pelvic girdle (R) | $61.05 |\n| 57718 | Sacro‑iliac joints (R) | $61.05 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------ |\n| 57721 | Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) | $99.70 |\n\nSubgroup 3—Radiographic Examination of Head and Report\n\n| 57900 | Skull (calvarium) (R) | $64.80 |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 57903 | Sinuses (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57906 | Mastoids (R) | $64.80 |\n| 57909 | Petrous temporal bones (R) | $64.80 |\n| 57912 | Facial bones—orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57915 | Mandible (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57918 | Salivary calculus (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57921 | Nose (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57924 | Eye (R) | $47.35 |\n| 57927 | Temporo‑mandibular joints (R) | $49.85 |\n| 57930 | Teeth—single area (R) | $33.05 |\n| 57933 | Teeth—full mouth (R) | $78.50 |\n| 57936 | Teeth—orthopantomography (R) | $47.55 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------ |\n| 57939 | Palato‑pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) | $64.80 |\n| 57942 | Palato‑pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) | $49.85 |\n| 57945 | Larynx (R) | $43.60 |\n\nSubgroup 4—Radiographic Examination of Spine and Report\n\n| 58100 | Spine—cervical (R) | $64.80 |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 58103 | Spine—thoracic (R) | $55.45 |\n| 58106 | Spine—lumbo‑sacral (R) | $76.05 |\n| 58109 | Spine—sacro‑coccygeal (R) | $46.75 |\n| 58112 | Spine—2 regions (R) | $95.95 |\n| 58115 | Spine—3 or more regions (R) | $132.10 |\n| 58118 | Spine—functional views of 1 area (R) | $20.70 |\n\nSubgroup 5—Bone Age Study and Skeletal Surveys and Report\n\n| 58300 | Bone age study, wrist and knee (R) | $47.35 |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 58303 | Bone age study, wrist (R) | $39.90 |\n| 58306 | Skeletal survey involving 4 or more regions (R) | $89.75 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nSubgroup 6—Radiographic Examination of Thoracic Region\n\nand Report\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 58500 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) | $35.50 |\n| 58503 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) | $47.35 |\n| 58506 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) | $61.05 |\n| 58509 | Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) | $39.90 |\n| 58512 | Chest by miniature radiography (R) | $21.95 |\n| 58515 | Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (NR) | $45.80 |\n| 58518 | Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (R) | $61.05 |\n| 58521 | Sternum or ribs on 1 side (R) | $43.60 |\n| 58524 | Sternum and ribs on 1 side or ribs on both sides (R) | $56.70 |\n| 58527 | Sternum and ribs on both sides (R) | $69.80 |\n\nSubgroup 7—Radiographic Examination of Urinary Tract\n\nand Report\n\n| 58700 | Plain renal only (R) | $47.35 |\n| ----- | -------------------- | ------ |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 58703 | Drip‑infusion pyelography (R) | $132.10 |\n| 58706 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film (R) | $124.40 |\n| 58709 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film and limited tomography, involving up to 3 tomographic cuts (R) | $154.95 |\n| 58712 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film with delayed examination for the cysto-ureteric reflex (R) | $157.10 |\n| 58715 | Antegrade or retrograde pyelography including preliminary plain film (R) | $99.70 |\n| 58718 | Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography (R) | $66.05 |\n| 58721 | Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography (R) | $78.50 |\n| 58724 | Retro‑peritoneal pneumogram (R) | $49.85 |\n\nSubgroup 8—Radiographic Examination of Alimentary Tract\n\nand Biliary System and Report\n\n| 58900 | Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (NR) | $35.50 |\n| ----- | 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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

58903

Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (R)

$47.35

58906

Oesophagus, with or without examination for foreign body or barium swallow (R)

$67.30

58909

Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R)

$92.25

58912

Barium or other opaque meal of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and follow through to colon, with or without screening of chest and with or without preliminary plain film (R)

$109.70

58915

Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (R)

$78.50

58918

Opaque enema (R)

$92.25

58921

Opaque enema, including air contrast study (R)

$109.70

58924

Graham’s test (cholecystography), including preliminary abdominal radiography (R)

$78.50

58927

Cholegraphy direct—operative or post‑operative (R)

$76.05

58930

Cholegraphy—intravenous (R)

$109.70

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

58933

Cholegraphy—percutaneous transhepatic (R)

$89.75

58936

Cholegraphy—drip infusion (R)

$149.55

\n```\n\nSubgroup 9—Radiographic Examination for Localisation of\n\nForeign Bodies and Report\n\n| 59100 | Foreign body in eye (special method, Sweet’s or other) (R) | $66.05 |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 59103 | Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) | Amount underrule 10 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nSubgroup 10—Radiographic Examination of Breasts and Report\n\n```html\n

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

59300

Radiographic examination of both breasts (with or without thermography) and report, if:

(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and

$78.50

(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts either:

(i) because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient’s family; or

(ii) because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (S)

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

59303

Radiographic examination of one breast (with or without thermography) and report, if:

(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and

(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breast either:

(i) because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient’s family; or

(ii) because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (S)

$47.35

59306

Mammary ductogram (galactography)—1 breast (R)

$90.55

59309

Mammary ductogram (galactography)—2 breasts (R)

$181.15

\n```\n\nSubgroup 11—Radiographic Examination in connection with Pregnancy and Report\n\n| 59500 | Pregnant uterus (R) | $48.60 |\n| ----- | -------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 59503 | Pelvimetry or placentography (R) | $89.75 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 59506 | Control X‑rays in conjunction with intrauterine foetal blood transfusion (R) | $66.05 |\n\nSubgroup 12—Radiographic Examination with Opaque or\n\nContrast Media and Report\n\n| 59700 | Discography—1 disc (R) | $69.80 |\n| ----- | ------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 59703 | Dacryocystography—1 side (R) | $47.35 |\n| 59706 | Encephalography (R) | $103.45 |\n| 59709 | Cerebral ventriculography (R) | $89.75 |\n| 59712 | Hysterosalpingography (R) | $67.30 |\n| 59715 | Bronchography—1 side (R) | $99.70 |\n| 59718 | Phlebography—1 side (R) | $99.70 |\n| 59721 | Splenography (R) | $99.70 |\n| 59724 | Myelography, 1 region (R) | $119.65 |\n| 59727 | Myelography, 2 regions (R) | $199.40 |\n| 59730 | Myelography, 3 regions (R) | $267.95 |\n| 59733 | Sialography—1 side (R) | $67.30 |\n| 59736 | Vasoepididymography—1 side (R) | $67.30 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n```html\n

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

59739

Sinuses and fistulae (R)

Amount under

rule 10

59742

Laryngography with contrast media (R)

$49.85

59745

Pneumoarthrography (R)

$42.40

59748

Arthrography—contrast (R)

$49.85

59751

Arthrography—double contrast (R)

$87.25

59754

Lymphangiography, including follow up radiography (R)

$66.05

59757

Pneumomediastinum (R)

$61.05

\n```\n\nSubgroup 13—Angiography and Report\n\n| 59900 | Serial angiocardiography (rapid cassette changing)—each series (R) (AU 8) | $84.00 |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 59903 | Serial angiocardiography (single plane)—each series (R) (AU 8) | $115.65 |\n| 59906 | Serial angiocardiography (bi‑plane)—each series (R) (AU 8) | $115.65 |\n| 59912 | Selective coronary arteriography (R) | $305.50 |\n| 59915 | Cerebral angiography—1 side (R) | $78.50 |\n| 59918 | Arteriography, peripheral—1 side (R) | $99.70 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n```html\n

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

59921

Aortography (R)

$99.70

59924

Selective arteriography—per injection and film or data acquisition run (R)

$99.70

60000

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60003

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60006

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

60009

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

60012

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60015

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60018

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

60021

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

60024

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60027

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60030

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

60033

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

60036

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60039

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60042

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

60045

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

60048

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60051

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60054

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

60057

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

60060

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R)

$506.80

60063

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R)

$744.65

60066

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R)

$1,060.10

60069

Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R)

$1,241.10

60072

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 1 vessel (NR)

$43.45

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

60075

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 2 vessels (NR)

$86.90

60078

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 3 or more vessels (NR)

$130.30

\n```\n\nSubgroup 14—Tomography and Report\n\n| 60100 | Tomography of any region and report (R) | $61.05 |\n| ----- | --------------------------------------- | ------ |\n\nSubgroup 15—Stereoscopic Examination and Report\n\n| 60300 | Stereoscopic examination of any region and report (R) | Amount underrule 10 |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\nSubgroup 16—Fluoroscopic Examination and Report\n\n| 60500 | Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R) (AU 7) | $43.60 |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n| 60503 | Fluoroscopy without general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R) | $29.90 |\n| 60506 | Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting less than 1 hour, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) | $64.10 |\n| 60509 | Fluoroscopy using a mobile image intensifier, in conjunction with a surgical procedure lasting 1 hour or more, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) | $99.30 |\n\nSubgroup 17—Examination not otherwise covered and Report\n\n| 60700 | Radiographic examination of region and report not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) | $20.70 |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n\nSubgroup 18—Preparation for Radiological Procedure\n\n| 60900 | Encephalography (NR) (AU 10) | $181.95 |\n| ----- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 60903 | Cerebral angiography, 1 side—percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (NR) (AU 10) | $128.75 |\n| 60906 | Cerebral ventriculography (NR) (AU 10) | $174.60 |\n| 60909 | Dacryocystography—1 side (NR) | $39.90 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n```html\n

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

60912

Bronchography—1 or both sides (NR)

(AU 8)

$61.05

60915

Aortography (NR) (AU 8)

$70.90

60918

Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography —1 vessel (NR) (AU 6)

$52.90

60921

Splenography (NR) (AU 6)

$43.65

60924

Retroperitoneal pneumogram (NR)

$47.35

60927

Selective arteriogram or phlebogram (NR) (AU 6)

$43.65

60930

Percutaneous injection of radio‑opaque material into renal pelvis or into a renal cyst (including aspiration of the cyst) for antegrade pyelography (NR)

$61.05

60933

Pneumoarthrography or pneumoperitoneum (NR)

$48.60

60936

A single or double contrast arthrography excluding arthrography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae (NR)

$48.70

60939

Drip‑infusion pyelography or drip‑infusion cholegraphy (NR)

$36.55

60942

Retrograde micturating cystourethrography (NR)

$68.55

60945

Hysterosalpingography (NR) (AU 6)

$61.05

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Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

60948

Discography—1 disc (NR) (AU 5)

$39.90

60951

Discography using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR)

$60.70

60954

Intra-osseous venography (NR)

$45.30

60957

Myelography, not being a service to which item 60960 applies (NR) (AU 11)

$119.65

60960

Myelography, using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR) (AU 11)

$167.00

60963

Cisternal puncture (NR)

$78.50

60966

Sinus or fistula injection into (NR)

$20.70

60969

Sialography (NR)

$54.40

60972

Lymphangiography—1 side (NR)

$119.65

60975

Laryngography (NR)

$61.05

60978

Pneumomediastinum (NR)

$78.50

60981

Cholegram, percutaneous transhepatic (NR) (AU 11)

$119.65

\n```\n\nSubgroup 19—Interventional Techniques\n\n| 61109 | Fluoroscopy in an angiography suite with image intensification, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R) | $258.55 |\n| ----- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\nGROUP I5—NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 61300 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for either stress or reperfusion (R) (C) | $367.85 |\n| 61301 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for either stress or reperfusion (R) (NC) | $272.90 |\n| 61304 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for both stress and reperfusion (R) (C) | $581.45 |\n| 61305 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for both stress and reperfusion (R) (NC) | $433.10 |\n| 61308 | Myocardial infarct‑avid imaging study (R) (C) | $215.95 |\n| 61309 | Myocardial infarct‑avid imaging study (R) (NC) | $161.40 |\n| 61312 | Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (R) (C) | $249.20 |\n| 61315 | Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (R) (C) | $308.50 |\n| 61318 | Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | $187.50 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------- |\n| 61319 | Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC) | $140.00 |\n| 61322 | Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | Amount underrule 14 |\n| 61323 | Cardiac first pass blood flow study, cardiac shunt study or cardiac output study, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC) | Amount underrule 14 |\n| 61326 | Lung perfusion study (R) (C) | $178.00 |\n| 61327 | Lung perfusion study (R) (NC) | $132.90 |\n| 61330 | Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (C) | $296.65 |\n| 61331 | Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (NC) | $223.10 |\n| 61334 | Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (C) | $166.10 |\n| 61335 | Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (NC) | $123.40 |\n| 61338 | Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C) | $206.45 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 61339 | Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC) | $154.25 |\n| 61342 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (C) | $320.40 |\n| 61343 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (NC) | $237.30 |\n| 61346 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C) | $356.00 |\n| 61347 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC) | $267.00 |\n| 61350 | Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (C) | $211.20 |\n| 61351 | Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (NC) | $159.00 |\n| 61354 | Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (C) | $215.95 |\n| 61355 | Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (NC) | $161.40 |\n| 61358 | Hepatobiliary study (R) (C) | $344.10 |\n| 61359 | Hepatobiliary study (R) (NC) | $255.10 |\n| 61362 | Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (C) | $397.50 |\n| 61363 | Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (NC) | $296.65 |\n| 61366 | Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (C) | $182.75 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 61367 | Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (NC) | $137.65 |\n| 61370 | Salivary study (R) (C) | $182.75 |\n| 61371 | Salivary study (R) (NC) | $137.65 |\n| 61374 | Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (C) | $391.60 |\n| 61375 | Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (NC) | $290.70 |\n| 61378 | Oesophageal clearance study (R) (C) | $117.45 |\n| 61379 | Oesophageal clearance study (R) (NC) | $87.80 |\n| 61382 | Gastric emptying study using single tracer (R) (C) | $581.45 |\n| 61385 | Gastric emptying study using dual tracer (R) (C) | $622.95 |\n| 61388 | Renal study with or without dynamic flow study and with or without computer extraction of functional parameters (R) (C) | $267.00 |\n| 61391 | Renal study with intervention (R) (C) | $326.30 |\n| 61392 | Renal study with intervention (R) (NC) | $243.25 |\n| 61395 | Cystoureterogram (R) (C) | $201.70 |\n| 61396 | Cystoureterogram (R) (NC) | $151.90 |\n| 61399 | Testicular study (R) (C) | $132.90 |\n| 61400 | Testicular study (R) (NC) | $99.65 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 61403 | Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (C) | $180.35 |\n| 61404 | Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (NC) | $135.25 |\n| 61407 | Cerebro‑spinal fluid transport study (R) (C) | $706.00 |\n| 61408 | Cerebro‑spinal fluid transport study (R) (NC) | $528.05 |\n| 61411 | Cerebro‑spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (C) | $185.10 |\n| 61412 | Cerebro‑spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (NC) | $137.65 |\n| 61415 | Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | $97.30 |\n| 61416 | Dynamic blood flow study or regional blood volume quantitative study, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC) | $72.40 |\n| 61419 | Bone study—whole body (R) (C) | $391.60 |\n| 61420 | Bone study—whole body (R) (NC) | $290.70 |\n| 61423 | Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (C) | $486.50 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 61424 | Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (NC) | $367.85 |\n| 61427 | Whole body study using iodine (R) (C) | $444.95 |\n| 61428 | Whole body study using iodine (R) (NC) | $332.25 |\n| 61431 | Whole body study using gallium (R) (C) | $444.95 |\n| 61432 | Whole body study using gallium (R) (NC) | $332.25 |\n| 61435 | Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C) | $397.50 |\n| 61436 | Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC) | $296.65 |\n| 61439 | Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (C) | $391.60 |\n| 61440 | Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (NC) | $290.70 |\n| 61443 | Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (C) | $180.35 |\n| 61444 | Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (NC) | $135.25 |\n| 61447 | Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (C) | $272.90 |\n| 61448 | Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (NC) | $204.10 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n| 61451 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (C) | $326.30 |\n| 61452 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (NC) | $243.25 |\n| 61455 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C) | $278.85 |\n| 61456 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC) | $208.85 |\n| 61459 | Repeat of a localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (C) | $121.05 |\n| 61460 | Repeat of a localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (NC) | $90.20 |\n| 61463 | Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (C) | $215.95 |\n| 61464 | Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (NC) | $161.40 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 61467 | Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (C) | $278.85 |\n| 61468 | Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (NC) | $208.85 |\n| 61471 | Thyroid Study (R) (C) | $123.40 |\n| 61472 | Thyroid Study (R) (NC) | $92.55 |\n| 61475 | Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (C) | $60.50 |\n| 61476 | Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (NC) | $45.10 |\n| 61479 | Parathyroid (R) (C) | $308.50 |\n| 61482 | Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (C) | $711.95 |\n| 61483 | Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (NC) | $533.95 |\n| 61486 | Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (C) | $361.90 |\n| 61487 | Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (NC) | $272.90 |\n| 61490 | Single photon emission tomography, being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | Amount underrule 15 |\n| 61493 | Tear duct study (R) (C) | $182.75 |\n| 61494 | Tear duct study (R) (NC) | $137.65 |\n\nSCHEDULE—continued\n\nPART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 61497 | Particle perfusion study (intra‑arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (C) | $206.45 |\n| 61498 | Particle perfusion study (intra‑arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (NC) | $154.25 |\n| 61501 | Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | $11.85 |\n| 61502 | Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC) | $8.90 |\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n\nNOTE\n\n> Note: 1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1 November 1993.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":3158},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Maintains the established scope of prescribing fees and technical rules for diagnostic imaging services under the Health Insurance Act 1973. 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They affect patients, medical practitioners, radiology staff and facilities by prescribing a detailed fee table, rules for who may perform and supervise services, symbols denoting referral/status and some formulaic fee calculations, and anti‑avoidance measures to stop self‑referral. It thus governs reimbursement and technical/administrative claiming requirements."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument replaces the prior diagnostic imaging tables (Statutory Rules 1992 No.337 and 1993 No.152) and re‑prescribes the Schedule used under subsection 4AA(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973, updating item definitions, conditions and fee amounts effective 1 November 1993 (Regs 2–4 and Repeal reg 3). The practical scope therefore changes relative to the immediately preceding tables by altering recognised items, fee calculations and interpretive rules."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive itemised fee schedule spanning many modalities (ultrasound, CT, radiography, angiography, nuclear medicine) with hundreds of line items (Schedule, Part 2).","Multiple interpretive symbols and eligibility markers—(AU n), (C)/(NC), (R)/(NR), (S)—each with defined meanings that change application (Schedule Part 1, rules 2–5).","Cross‑references to the Health Insurance Act and to other items within the table (eg. rule 4 referencing s4AA(1) of the Act; rule 1(2); numerous 'not being a service associated with...' clauses embedded in items).","Several fee calculations use composite formulas (‘Amount under rule 9/10/14/15’) that reference other items and fixed add‑ons, creating interdependencies (Schedule Part 1, rules 9,10,14,15; items 57303, 59103, 61322 etc.).","Provider and report requirements limit who may bill (medical practitioner or supervised person) and who must prepare reports for particular items (Schedule Part 1, rules 6–7,13).","Commencement and repeal mechanics replace prior instruments, so practical effect requires mapping old to new item numbers (Regs 2–3).","Frequent conditional exclusions and association rules across items increase interpretive burden for billing and compliance (embedded across many items in Schedule)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation prescribes the official list of diagnostic imaging services, the conditions under which they qualify and the fees attached, for use under the Health Insurance Act 1973 from 1 November 1993. It replaces earlier 1992–93 tables and sets rules about who may provide services, how reports and fee amounts are determined, and when calculated fees apply. Affects medical practitioners, other imaging providers and patients claiming health‑insurance benefits under the Act because it fixes which procedures and amounts are recognised for payment."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations","history":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations/history","analysis":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/health-insurance-1993-1994-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations/documents"}}