{"id":"C2004L04907","name":"Health Insurance (1994-1995 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations","slug":"health-insurance-1994-1995-diagnostic-imaging-services-table-regulations","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"363 of 1994","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":27717,"registerId":"commonwealth-C2004L04907-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Sch 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":null,"content":"SCHEDULE 2\n\nTable of Diagnostic Imaging Services\n\nPart\n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rules of Interpretation 2","content":"1 Rules of Interpretation 2\n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Services and Fees 7","content":"2 Services and Fees 7\n\nGroup or Subgroup\n\n| I1 | Ultrasound | 7 |\n| --- | ---------- | --- |\n| 1 | General | 7 |\n| 2 | Cardiac | 19 |\n| 3 | Vascular | 22 |\n| 4 | Urological | 24 |\n\n \nTABLE OF PROVISIONS—continued\n\nGroup or Subgroup Page\n\n| I2 | Computerised Tomography (excluding Magnetic Resonance Imaging) | 26 |\n| --- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n| 1 | Computerised Tomography on a Body Scanner and Report | 26 |\n| 2 | Computerised Tomography on a Brain Scanner and Report | 36 |\n| I3 | Diagnostic Radiology | 36 |\n| 1 | Radiographic Examination of Extremities and Report | 36 |\n| 2 | Radiographic Examination of Shoulder or Pelvis and Report | 37 |\n| 3 | Radiographic Examination of Head and Report | 38 |\n| 4 | Radiographic Examination of Spine and Report | 39 |\n| 5 | Bone Age Study and Skeletal Surveys and Report | 40 |\n| 6 | Radiographic Examination of Thoracic Region and Report | 40 |\n| 7 | Radiographic Examination of Urinary Tract and Report | 41 |\n| 8 | Radiographic Examination of Alimentary Tract and Biliary System and Report | 42 |\n| 9 | Radiographic Examination for Localisation of Foreign Bodies and Report | 43 |\n| 10 | Radiographic Examination of Breasts and Report | 44 |\n| 11 | Radiographic Examination in connection with Pregnancy and Report | 45 |\n| 12 | Radiographic Examination with Opaque or Contrast Media and Report | 45 |\n| 13 | Angiography and Report | 47 |\n| 14 | Tomography and Report | 51 |\n| 15 | Stereoscopic Examination and Report | 51 |\n| 16 | Fluoroscopic Examination and Report | 51 |\n| 17 | Examination and Report to which no other Item Applies | 52 |\n| 18 | Preparation for Radiological Procedure | 52 |\n\nTABLE OF PROVISIONS—continued\n\nGroup or Subgroup Page\n\n| 19 | Interventional Techniques | 54 |\n| --- | ------------------------- | --- |\n| I4 | Nuclear Medicine Imaging | 55 |\n\nStatutory Rules 1994 No. 3631\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nHealth Insurance (1994-1995 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 25 October 1994.\n\nBILL HAYDEN\n\nGovernor-General\n\nBy His Excellency’s Command,\n\nCARMEN LAWRENCE\n\nMinister for Human Services and Health\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCitation\n\n1. These Regulations may be cited as the Health Insurance (1994-1995 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. These Regulations commence on 1 November 1994.\n\nRepeal of Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations\n\n3. Statutory Rules 1993 No. 271 are repealed.\n\nDiagnostic imaging services table\n\n4. The table of diagnostic imaging services set out 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\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"RULES OF INTERPRETATION","content":"PART 1—RULES OF INTERPRETATION\n\nGeneral\n\n1. In this table, unless the contrary intention appears:\n\n> “the Act” means the Health Insurance Act 1973.\n\nReferences to items in the general medical services table\n\n2. A reference by number to an item in the series 11603 to 11612 (inclusive) is a reference to the item so numbered in the general medical services table.\n\n.\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\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 provide 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 provided 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) provides 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\nAdministration of anaesthetics in connection with certain services\n\n8. If a general anaesthetic is administered in connection with a service specified in an item that includes the formula:\n\nAnaes. n \\= n1 B + n2 T\n\nin which:\n\n(a) n is a number; and\n\n(b) n1 and n2 are other numbers;\n\nthe service that is provided by the medical practitioner who administers the anaesthetic is the service described in item n in the general medical services table.\n\nMeaning of “group of practitioners”\n\n9. In this table, “group of practitioners” has the same meaning as in subsection 16A (10) of the Act.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 10” in item 57303\n\n10. In item 57303, “Amount under rule 10” 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 provided; and\n\n(b) $113.10.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 11” in certain items\n\n11. In items 59103, 59739 and 60300, “Amount under rule 11” 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 provided; and\n\n(b) 1 of the following amounts:\n\n(i) in the case of item 59103—$20.75;\n\n(ii) in the case of item 59739—$22.00;\n\n(iii) in the case of item 60300—$13.20.\n\nPreparation of patients for radiological procedures\n\n12. 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\nMeaning of “angiography suite” in item 61109\n\n13. 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\n14. 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 15” in certain items\n\n15. In items 61322 and 61323, “Amount under rule 15” 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 provided and:\n\n(b) 1 of the following amounts:\n\n(i) in the case of item 61322—$91.15;\n\n(ii) in the case of item 61323—$68.10.\n\nMeaning of “Amount under rule 16” in item 61490\n\n16. In item 61490, “Amount under rule 16” 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 61490 is provided; and\n\n(b) $182.25.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"SERVICES AND FEES","content":"PART 2—SERVICES AND FEES\n\nGROUP I1—ULTRASOUND\n\nSubgroup 1—General\n\n| Item | Diagnostic imaging service | Fee |\n| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 55028 | Head, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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 | $97.00 |\n| | (b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | |\n| 55029 | Head, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55030 | Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55031 | Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55032 | Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55033 | Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55034 | Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55035 | Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55036 | Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55037 | Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55038 | Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55039 | Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 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, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55041 | Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55042 | Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55043 | Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55044 | Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55045 | Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55048 | Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.40 |\n| 55049 | Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55050 | Musculo-skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.40 |\n| 55051 | Musculo-skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 55052 | Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner, if:(a) 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(b) the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first-mentioned practitioner is a member (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55053 | Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, if 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) | $33.65 |\n| 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 this Group applies (R) | $97.00 |\n| 55055 | Orbital contents, ultrasonic echography of, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR) | $58.75 |\n| 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) | $20.95 |\n| 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) | $5.10 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 2—Cardiac | |\n| 55102 | M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows:(a) that is performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves; and(b) that uses pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques; and(c) with recordings on video tape;not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) | $159.20 |\n| 55105 | M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows:(a) that is performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer; and(b) with measurement of cardiac dimensions; and(c) with recordings on video tape;not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) | $90.10 |\n| 55112 | M-Mode and 2 dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 thoracic windows:(a) that is performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer; and(b) with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using:(i) pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler techniques; and(ii) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 thoracic windows; and(iii) recordings on video tape;not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) | $246.15 |\n| 55118 | Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 oesophageal windows performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with:(a) measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous Doppler techniques; and(b) real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 oesophageal windows; and(c) recordings on video tape;not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) | $245.70 |\n| 55130 | Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography:(a) that is performed during cardiac surgery;(b) incorporating:(i) Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping; and(ii) recording onto video tape; and(iii) sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure (R) (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T) | $350.85 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 3—Vascular | |\n| 55201 | Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of:(a) carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries); or(b) peripheral vessels (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta); or(c) 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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies—1 examination and report (R) | $167.60 |\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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) | $288.00 |\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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $201.10 |\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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $324.65 |\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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $194.80 |\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 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies—examination and report (R) | $214.70 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 4—Urological | |\n| 55300 | Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, if 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, with a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range that:(i) includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and | $97.00 |\n| | (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) | |\n| 55303 | Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, if performed:(a) personally by a medical practitioner who undertook the assessment referred to in paragraph (c) using a transducer probe, or probes, with a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range that:(i) includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and | $97.00 |\n| | (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) | |\n| | | |\n| | GROUP I2—COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY (EXCLUDING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING) | |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 1—Computerised Tomography on a Body Scanner and Report | |\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) | $144.80 |\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) | $201.10 |\n| 56006 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain with or without scan of internal auditory meatus without intravenous contrast medium (minimum of 8 slices) and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57006 or 57106 applies (R) | $237.60 |\n| 56009 | Computerised tomography—scan of pituitary fossa by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) | $480.70 |\n| 56012 | Computerised tomography—scan of orbits by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R) | $475.15 |\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) | $464.10 |\n| 56018 | Computerised tomography—scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions and intrathecal injection, but not including an associated brain scan) (R) | $374.05 |\n| 56021 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1, or more than 1, region without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $259.45 |\n| 56024 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1, or more than 1, region with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $276.25 |\n| 56027 | Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1, or more than 1, region without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $392.25 |\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 than 1, region without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) | $374.05 |\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 than 1, region with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) | $403.30 |\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 than 1, region without and with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56906 applies (R) | $442.00 |\n| 56200 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region, 25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $183.40 |\n| 56203 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region, 25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $214.40 |\n| 56206 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region, 25 slices or less without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $287.30 |\n| 56209 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region, 26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $259.45 |\n| 56212 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region, 26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $287.30 |\n| 56215 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more than 1, region, 26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $403.30 |\n| 56218 | Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1, or more than 1, region with intrathecal contrast medium, not including the preparation by intrathecal injection of contrast medium (R) | $259.45 |\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) | $259.45 |\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) | $298.35 |\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) | $375.70 |\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) | $144.80 |\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) | $176.80 |\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) | $287.30 |\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) | $222.05 |\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) | $265.20 |\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) | $375.70 |\n| 56600 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $144.80 |\n| 56603 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $176.80 |\n| 56606 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving up to 20 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $214.40 |\n| 56609 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving more than 20 slices (but not more than 40 slices) without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $183.40 |\n| 56612 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving more than 20 slices (but not more than 40 slices) with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $214.40 |\n| 56615 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving more than 20 slices (but not more than 40 slices) without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $287.30 |\n| 56618 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $259.45 |\n| 56621 | Computerised tomography ‑ scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $287.30 |\n| 56624 | Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1, or more than 1, region involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $364.60 |\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) | $259.45 |\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) | $303.85 |\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) | $381.25 |\n| 56800 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56900 applies (R) | $337.90 |\n| 56803 | Computerised tomography—scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56903 applies (R) | $381.25 |\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) | $535.90 |\n| 56900 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $488.70 |\n| 56903 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $535.90 |\n| 56906 | Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $646.40 |\n| 57000 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $259.45 |\n| 57003 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $303.85 |\n| 57006 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $419.90 |\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) | $374.05 |\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) | $419.90 |\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) | $535.90 |\n| 57200 | Computerised tomography—pelvimetry (R) | $144.80 |\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) | $176.80 |\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 under rule 10 |\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) | $261.85 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 2—Computerised Tomography on a Brain Scanner and Report | |\n| 57400 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R) | $73.60 |\n| 57403 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $89.50 |\n| 57406 | Computerised tomography—scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R) | $139.25 |\n| | | |\n| | GROUP I3—DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY | |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 1—Radiographic Examination of Extremities and Report | |\n| 57500 | Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (NR) | $30.30 |\n| 57503 | Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (R) | $40.40 |\n| 57506 | Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) | $30.30 |\n| 57509 | Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (R) | $40.40 |\n| 57512 | Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR) | $41.15 |\n| 57515 | Hand, wrist and lower forearm or upper forearm and elbow or elbow and arm (elbow to shoulder) (R) | $54.90 |\n| 57518 | Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (NR) | $33.10 |\n| 57521 | Foot, ankle, lower leg, upper leg, knee or thigh (femur) (R) | $44.15 |\n| 57524 | Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (NR) | $50.20 |\n| 57527 | Foot, ankle and lower leg or upper leg and knee (R) | $66.90 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 2—Radiographic Examination of Shoulder or Pelvis and Report | |\n| 57700 | Shoulder or scapula (NR) | $41.15 |\n| 57703 | Shoulder or scapula (R) | $54.90 |\n| 57706 | Clavicle (NR) | $33.10 |\n| 57709 | Clavicle (R) | $44.15 |\n| 57712 | Hip joint (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57715 | Pelvic girdle (R) | $61.85 |\n| 57718 | Sacro‑iliac joints (R) | $61.85 |\n| 57721 | Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) | $100.95 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 3—Radiographic Examination of Head and Report | |\n| 57900 | Skull (calvarium) (R) | $65.60 |\n| 57903 | Sinuses (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57906 | Mastoids (R) | $65.60 |\n| 57909 | Petrous temporal bones (R) | $65.60 |\n| 57912 | Facial bones—orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57915 | Mandible (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57918 | Salivary calculus (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57921 | Nose (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57924 | Eye (R) | $47.95 |\n| 57927 | Temporo-mandibular joints (R) | $50.50 |\n| 57930 | Teeth—single area (R) | $33.45 |\n| 57933 | Teeth—full mouth (R) | $79.50 |\n| 57936 | Teeth—orthopantomography (R) | $48.15 |\n| 57939 | Palato-pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) | $65.60 |\n| 57942 | Palato-pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) | $50.50 |\n| 57945 | Larynx (R) | $44.15 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 4—Radiographic Examination of Spine and Report | |\n| 58100 | Spine—cervical (R) | $65.60 |\n| 58103 | Spine—thoracic (R) | $56.15 |\n| 58106 | Spine—lumbo-sacral (R) | $77.00 |\n| 58109 | Spine—sacro-coccygeal (R) | $47.35 |\n| 58112 | Spine—2 regions (R) | $97.15 |\n| 58115 | Spine—3 or more regions (R) | $133.80 |\n| 58118 | Spine—functional views of 1 area (R) | $20.95 |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 5—Bone Age Study and Skeletal Surveys and Report | |\n| 58300 | Bone age study, wrist and knee (R) | $47.95 |\n| 58303 | Bone age study, wrist (R) | $40.40 |\n| 58306 | Skeletal survey involving 4 or more regions (R) | $90.90 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 6—Radiographic Examination of Thoracic Region and Report | |\n| 58500 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) | $35.95 |\n| 58503 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) | $47.95 |\n| 58506 | Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) | $61.85 |\n| 58509 | Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) | $40.40 |\n| 58512 | Chest by miniature radiography (R) | $22.25 |\n| 58515 | Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (NR) | $46.40 |\n| 58518 | Cardiac examination (including barium swallow) (R) | $61.85 |\n| 58521 | Sternum or ribs on 1 side (R) | $44.15 |\n| 58524 | Sternum and ribs on 1 side or ribs on both sides (R) | $57.40 |\n| 58527 | Sternum and ribs on both sides (R) | $70.70 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 7—Radiographic Examination of Urinary Tract and Report | |\n| 58700 | Plain renal only (R) | $47.95 |\n| 58703 | Drip‑infusion pyelography (R) | $133.80 |\n| 58706 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film (R) | $126.00 |\n| 58709 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film and limited tomography, involving up to 3 tomographic cuts (R) | $156.90 |\n| 58712 | Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film with delayed examination for the cysto-ureteric reflex (R) | $159.10 |\n| 58715 | Antegrade or retrograde pyelography including preliminary plain film (R) | $100.95 |\n| 58718 | Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography (R) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) | $66.90 |\n| 58721 | Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography (R) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) | $79.50 |\n| 58724 | Retro-peritoneal pneumogram (R) | $50.50 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 8—Radiographic Examination of Alimentary Tract and Biliary System and Report | |\n| 58900 | Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (NR) | $35.95 |\n| 58903 | Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58912, 58915 or 58924 applies (R) | $47.95 |\n| 58906 | Oesophagus, with or without examination for foreign body or barium swallow (R) | $68.15 |\n| 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) | $93.40 |\n| 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) | $111.10 |\n| 58915 | Barium or other opaque meal, small bowel series only, with or without preliminary plain film (R) | $79.50 |\n| 58918 | Opaque enema (R) | $93.40 |\n| 58921 | Opaque enema, including air contrast study (R) | $111.10 |\n| 58924 | Graham’s test (cholecystography), including preliminary abdominal radiography (R) | $79.50 |\n| 58927 | Cholegraphy direct—operative or post-operative (R) | $77.00 |\n| 58930 | Cholegraphy—intravenous (R) | $111.10 |\n| 58933 | Cholegraphy—percutaneous transhepatic (R) | $90.90 |\n| 58936 | Cholegraphy—drip infusion (R) | $151.45 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 9—Radiographic Examination for Localisation of Foreign Bodies and Report | |\n| 59100 | Foreign body in eye (special method, Sweet's or other) (R) | $66.90 |\n| 59103 | Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Subgroup applies (R) | Amount under rule 11 |\n| | | |\n\n \n\n| | Subgroup 10—Radiographic Examination of Breasts and Report | |\n| ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| | | |\n| 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(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of:(i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or a member of the patient's family; or(ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found by a medical practitioner in an examination of the patient (R) (S) | $79.50 |\n| 59303 | Radiographic examination of 1 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 because of: | $47.95 |\n| | (i) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or(ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found by a medical practitioner in an examination of the patient (R) (S) | |\n| 59306 | Mammary ductogram (galactography)—1 breast (R) | $91.70 |\n| 59309 | Mammary ductogram (galactography)—2 breasts (R) | $183.45 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 11—Radiographic Examination in connection with Pregnancy and Report | |\n| 59500 | Pregnant uterus (R) | $49.20 |\n| 59503 | Pelvimetry or placentography (R) | $90.90 |\n| 59506 | Control X-rays in conjunction with intrauterine foetal blood transfusion (R) | $66.90 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 12—Radiographic Examination with Opaque or Contrast Media and Report | |\n| 59700 | Discography—1 disc (R) | $70.70 |\n| 59703 | Dacryocystography—1 side (R) | $47.95 |\n| 59706 | Encephalography (R) | $104.75 |\n| 59709 | Cerebral ventriculography (R) | $90.90 |\n| 59712 | Hysterosalpingography (R) | $68.15 |\n| 59715 | Bronchography—1 side (R) | $100.95 |\n| 59718 | Phlebography—1 side (R) | $100.95 |\n| 59721 | Splenography (R) | $100.95 |\n| 59724 | Myelography—1 region (R) | $121.15 |\n| 59727 | Myelography—2 regions (R) | $201.95 |\n| 59730 | Myelography—3 regions (R) | $271.35 |\n| 59733 | Sialography—1 side (R) | $68.15 |\n| 59736 | Vasoepididymography—1 side (R) | $68.15 |\n| 59739 | Sinuses and fistulae (R) | Amount under rule 11 |\n| 59742 | Laryngography with contrast media (R) | $50.50 |\n| 59745 | Pneumoarthrography (R) | $42.95 |\n| 59748 | Arthrography—contrast (R) | $50.50 |\n| 59751 | Arthrography—double contrast (R) | $88.35 |\n| 59754 | Lymphangiography, including follow up radiography (R) | $66.90 |\n| 59757 | Pneumomediastinum (R) | $61.85 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 13—Angiography and Report | |\n| 59900 | Serial angiocardiography (rapid cassette changing)—each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) | $85.05 |\n| 59903 | Serial angiocardiography (single plane)—each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) | $117.10 |\n| 59906 | Serial angiocardiography (bi-plane)—each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) | $117.10 |\n| 59912 | Selective coronary arteriography (R) | $309.40 |\n| 59915 | Cerebral angiography—1 side (R) | $79.50 |\n| 59918 | Arteriography, peripheral—1 side (R) | $100.95 |\n| 59921 | Aortography (R) | $100.95 |\n| 59924 | Selective arteriography—per injection and film or data acquisition run (R) | $100.95 |\n| 60000 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60003 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60006 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60009 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of head and neck with or without arch aortography, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60012 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60015 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60018 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60021 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of thorax, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60024 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60027 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60030 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60033 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60036 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60039 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60042 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60045 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of upper limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60048 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60051 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60054 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60057 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of lower limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60060 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) | $513.25 |\n| 60063 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 4 to 6 data acquisition runs (R) | $754.10 |\n| 60066 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 7 to 9 data acquisition runs (R) | $1,073.55 |\n| 60069 | Digital subtraction angiography, examination of aorta and lower limb or limbs, 10 or more data acquisition runs (R) | $1,256.85 |\n| 60072 | Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 1 vessel (NR) | $44.00 |\n| 60075 | Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 2 vessels (NR) | $88.00 |\n| 60078 | Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique, 3 or more vessels (NR) | $131.95 |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 14—Tomography and Report | |\n| 60100 | Tomography of any region and report (R) | $61.85 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 15—Stereoscopic Examination and Report | |\n| | | |\n| 60300 | Stereoscopic examination of any region and report (R) | Amount under rule 11 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 16—Fluoroscopic Examination and Report | |\n| 60500 | Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) | $44.15 |\n| 60503 | Fluoroscopy without general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R) | $30.30 |\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) | $64.90 |\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) | $100.55 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 17—Examination and Report to which no other Item applies | |\n| | | |\n| 60700 | Radiographic examination of region and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) | $20.95 |\n| | | |\n| | Subgroup 18—Preparation for Radiological Procedure | |\n| | | |\n| 60900 | Encephalography (NR) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T) | $184.25 |\n| 60903 | Cerebral angiography, 1 side—percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (NR) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) | $130.40 |\n| 60906 | Cerebral ventriculography (NR) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T) | $176.80 |\n| 60909 | Dacryocystography—1 side (NR) | $40.40 |\n| 60912 | Bronchography—1 or both sides (NR) (Anaes. 17709 = 6B + 3T) | $61.85 |\n| 60915 | Aortography (NR) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T) | $71.80 |\n| 60918 | Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography—1 vessel (NR) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) | $53.55 |\n| 60921 | Splenography (NR) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) | $44.20 |\n| 60924 | Retroperitoneal pneumogram (NR) | $47.95 |\n| 60927 | Selective arteriogram or phlebogram (NR) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T) | $44.20 |\n| 60930 | Percutaneous injection of radio-opaque material into renal pelvis or into a renal cyst (including aspiration of the cyst) for antegrade pyelography (NR) | $61.85 |\n| 60933 | Pneumoarthrography or pneumoperitoneum (NR) | $49.20 |\n| 60936 | Single or double contrast arthrography, excluding arthography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae (NR) | $49.30 |\n| 60939 | Drip-infusion pyelography or drip-infusion cholegraphy (NR) | $37.00 |\n| 60942 | Retrograde micturating cystourethrography (NR) | $69.40 |\n| 60945 | Hysterosalpingography (NR) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T) | $61.85 |\n| 60948 | Discography—1 disc (NR) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T) | $40.40 |\n| 60951 | Discography using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR) | $61.45 |\n| 60954 | Intra-osseous venography (NR) | $45.90 |\n| 60957 | Myelography, not being a service to which item 60960 applies (NR) (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) | $121.15 |\n| 60960 | Myelography, using Metrizamide contrast medium (NR) (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T) | $169.10 |\n| 60963 | Cisternal puncture (NR) | $79.50 |\n| 60966 | Sinus or fistula injection into (NR) | $20.95 |\n| 60969 | Sialography (NR) | $55.10 |\n| 60972 | Lymphangiography ‑ 1 side (NR) | $121.15 |\n| 60975 | Laryngography (NR) | $61.85 |\n| 60978 | Pneumomediastinum (NR) | $79.50 |\n| 60981 | Cholegram, percutaneous transhepatic (NR) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T) | $121.15 |\n| | Subgroup 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) | $261.85 |\n| | | |\n| | GROUP I4—NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING | |\n| | | |\n| 61300 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for stress or reperfusion (R) (C) | $372.50 |\n| 61301 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for stress or reperfusion (R) (NC) | $276.35 |\n| 61304 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for stress and reperfusion (R) (C) | $588.85 |\n| 61305 | Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for stress and reperfusion (R) (NC) | $438.60 |\n| 61308 | Myocardial infarct—avid imaging study (R) (C) | $218.70 |\n| 61309 | Myocardial infarct—avid imaging study (R) (NC) | $163.45 |\n| 61312 | Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (R) (C) | $252.35 |\n| 61315 | Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (R) (C) | $312.40 |\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) | $189.90 |\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) | $141.80 |\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 under rule 15 |\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 under rule 15 |\n| 61326 | Lung perfusion study (R) (C) | $180.25 |\n| 61327 | Lung perfusion study (R) (NC) | $134.60 |\n| 61330 | Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (C) | $300.40 |\n| 61331 | Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (NC) | $225.95 |\n| 61334 | Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (C) | $168.20 |\n| 61335 | Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (NC) | $124.95 |\n| 61338 | Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C) | $209.05 |\n| 61339 | Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC) | $156.20 |\n| 61342 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (C) | $324.45 |\n| 61343 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (NC) | $240.30 |\n| 61346 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C) | $360.50 |\n| 61347 | Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC) | $270.40 |\n| 61350 | Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (C) | $213.90 |\n| 61351 | Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (NC) | $161.00 |\n| 61354 | Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (C) | $218.70 |\n| 61355 | Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (NC) | $163.45 |\n| 61358 | Hepatobiliary study (R) (C) | $348.45 |\n| 61359 | Hepatobiliary study (R) (NC) | $258.35 |\n| 61362 | Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (C) | $402.55 |\n| 61363 | Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (NC) | $300.40 |\n| 61366 | Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (C) | $185.05 |\n| 61367 | Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (NC) | $139.40 |\n| 61370 | Salivary study (R) (C) | $185.05 |\n| 61371 | Salivary study (R) (NC) | $139.40 |\n| 61374 | Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (C) | $396.55 |\n| 61375 | Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (NC) | $294.40 |\n| 61378 | Oesophageal clearance study (R) (C) | $118.95 |\n| 61379 | Oesophageal clearance study (R) (NC) | $88.90 |\n| 61382 | Gastric emptying study using single tracer (R) (C) | $588.85 |\n| 61385 | Gastric emptying study using dual tracer (R) (C) | $630.85 |\n| 61388 | Renal study with or without dynamic flow study and with or without computer extraction of functional parameters (R) (C) | $270.40 |\n| 61391 | Renal study with intervention (R) (C) | $330.45 |\n| 61392 | Renal study with intervention (R) (NC) | $246.35 |\n| 61395 | Cystoureterogram (R) (C) | $204.25 |\n| 61396 | Cystoureterogram (R) (NC) | $153.85 |\n| 61399 | Testicular study (R) (C) | $134.60 |\n| 61400 | Testicular study (R) (NC) | $100.90 |\n| 61403 | Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (C) | $182.65 |\n| 61404 | Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (NC) | $136.95 |\n| 61407 | Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study (R) (C) | $714.95 |\n| 61408 | Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study (R) (NC) | $534.75 |\n| 61411 | Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (C) | $187.45 |\n| 61412 | Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (NC) | $139.40 |\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) | $98.55 |\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) | $73.30 |\n| 61419 | Bone study—whole body (R) (C) | $396.55 |\n| 61420 | Bone study—whole body (R) (NC) | $294.40 |\n| 61423 | Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (C) | $492.70 |\n| 61424 | Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (NC) | $372.50 |\n| 61427 | Whole body study using iodine (R) (C) | $450.60 |\n| 61428 | Whole body study using iodine (R) (NC) | $336.45 |\n| 61431 | Whole body study using gallium (R) (C) | $450.60 |\n| 61432 | Whole body study using gallium (R) (NC) | $336.45 |\n| 61435 | Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C) | $402.55 |\n| 61436 | Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC) | $300.40 |\n| 61439 | Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (C) | $396.55 |\n| 61440 | Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (NC) | $294.40 |\n| 61443 | Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (C) | $182.65 |\n| 61444 | Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (NC) | $136.95 |\n| 61447 | Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (C) | $276.35 |\n| 61448 | Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (NC) | $206.70 |\n| 61451 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (C) | $330.45 |\n| 61452 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (NC) | $246.35 |\n| 61455 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C) | $282.40 |\n| 61456 | Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC) | $211.50 |\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) | $122.60 |\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) | $91.35 |\n| 61463 | Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (C) | $218.70 |\n| 61464 | Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (NC) | $163.45 |\n| 61467 | Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (C) | $282.40 |\n| 61468 | Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (NC) | $211.50 |\n| 61471 | Thyroid study (R) (C) | $124.95 |\n| 61472 | Thyroid study (R) (NC) | $93.75 |\n| 61475 | Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (C) | $61.25 |\n| 61476 | Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (NC) | $45.65 |\n| 61479 | Parathyroid (R) (C) | $312.40 |\n| 61482 | Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (C) | $721.00 |\n| 61483 | Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (NC) | $540.75 |\n| 61486 | Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (C) | $366.50 |\n| 61487 | Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (NC) | $276.35 |\n| 61490 | Single photon emission tomography being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | Amount under rule 16 |\n| 61493 | Tear duct study (R) (C) | $185.05 |\n| 61494 | Tear duct study (R) (NC) | $139.40 |\n| 61497 | Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (C) | $209.05 |\n| 61498 | Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (NC) | $156.20 |\n| 61501 | Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C) | $12.00 |\n| 61502 | Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC) | $9.00 |\n\nNOTE\n\n> Note: 1. 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