Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations
I, 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.
Dated 28 October 1993.
BILL HAYDEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
GRAHAM RICHARDSON
Minister for Health
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Citation
These Regulations may be cited as the Health Insurance (1993-1994 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations.
Commencement
These Regulations commence on 1 November 1993.
Repeal
Statutory Rules 1992 No. 337 and 1993 No. 152 are repealed.
Diagnostic imaging services table
The table of diagnostic imaging services in the Schedule is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 4AA (1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973.
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SCHEDULE Regulation 4
TABLE OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
PART 1—RULES OF INTERPRETATION
General
(1) In this table, unless the contrary intention appears, “the Act” means the Health Insurance Act 1973.
(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.
Meaning of “(AU n)”
The symbol “(AU n)” (where n is a number) is explained in the general medical services table in items 17901 to 17959 (inclusive).
Meaning of “(C)” and (“NC)”
(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.
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(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.
Meaning of “(R)” and “(NR)”
(1) An item including the symbol “(R)” is an R-type diagnostic imaging service.
(2) An item including the symbol “(NR)” is an NR-type diagnostic imaging service.
Meaning of “(S)”
An item including the symbol “(S)” applies only to a service provided by a specialist in the practice of diagnostic radiology.
Who may give a diagnostic imaging service
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:
(a) a medical practitioner; or
(b) a person, other than a medical practitioner, who:
(i) is employed by a medical practitioner; or
(ii) gives the service under the supervision of a medical practitioner in accordance with accepted medical practice.
Meaning of “report” in certain items
In items 55028 to 61109 (inclusive), “report” means a report prepared by a medical practitioner.
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Meaning of “group of practitioners”
In this table, “group of practitioners” has the same meaning as in subsection 16A (10) of the Act.
Meaning of “Amount under rule 9” in item 57303
In item 57303, “Amount under rule 9” means an amount equal to the sum of:
(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
(b) $111.70.
Meaning of “Amount under rule 10” in certain items
In items 59103, 59739 and 60300, “Amount under rule 10” means an amount equal to the sum of:
(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
(b) 1 of the following amounts:
(i) in the case of item 59103—$20.50;
(ii) in the case of item 59739—$21.70;
(iii) in the case of item 60300—$13.05.
Preparation of patients for radiological procedures
Items 60900 to 60981 (inclusive) apply only to the preparation of a patient for a radiological procedure by:
(a) injecting opaque or contrast media; or
(b) removing fluid and replacing it by air, oxygen or other contrast media; or
(c) a similar method.
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Meaning of “angiography suite” in item 61109
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.
Nuclear scanning services
Items 61300 to 61502 (inclusive) apply to a nuclear scanning service only if:
(a) the performance of the scan is undertaken:
(i) by a medical practitioner; or
(ii) by a person acting on behalf of a medical practitioner in the presence of the practitioner; and
(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.
Meaning of “Amount under rule 14” in certain items
In items 61322 and 61323, “Amount under rule 14” means an amount equal to the sum of:
(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:
(b) 1 of the following amounts:
(i) in the case of item 61322—$90.00;
(ii) in the case of item 61323—$67.25.
Meaning of “Amount under rule 15” in item 61490
In item 61490, “Amount under rule 15” means an amount equal to the sum of:
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(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
(b) $179.95.
PART 2—SERVICES AND FEES
GROUP I1—ULTRASOUND
Subgroup 1—General
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55028</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55029</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55030</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55031</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55032</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>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)</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span></span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55033</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55034</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55035</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55036</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55037</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55038</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55039</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55040</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55041</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55042</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55043</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55044</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55045</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55048</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$96.20</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55049</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55050</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$96.20</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55051</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55052</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55053</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$33.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55054</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>Ultrasonic cross</span><span>‑</span><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$95.80</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55055</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>Orbital contents, ultrasonic echography of, unidimensional, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this Group applies (NR)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$58.00</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55056</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$20.70</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55057</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:57pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$5.05</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:64pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Subgroup 2 —Cardiac
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55102</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$157.20</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55105</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$88.95</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:59pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:65pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55112</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$243.05</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55118</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 oesophageal windows:</span></p><p style="margin-left:28pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span></span></p><p style="margin-left:28pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(a)</span><span style="width:14.68pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with:</span></p><p style="margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-27pt"><span>(i)</span><span style="width:15.67pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous Doppler techniques; and</span></p><p style="margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-31pt"><span>(ii)</span><span style="width:16.34pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 oesophageal windows; and</span></p><p style="margin-left:28pt; text-indent:-6pt"><span>(iii)</span><span style="width:16.71pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>recordings on video tape; and</span></p><p style="margin-left:28pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span></span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$242.60</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:59pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:65pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span></span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:28pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(b)</span><span style="width:14.01pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:51pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>55130</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:232pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>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)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$346.45</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:59pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:239pt"></td><td style="width:65pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
Subgroup 3—Vascular
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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Subgroup 4—Urological
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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GROUP I2—COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY (EXCLUDING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)
Subgroup 1—Computerised Tomography on a Body Scanner
and Report
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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
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
56012
Computerised tomography—scan of orbits by multiple thin slices (including reconstructions) with or without intravenous contrast medium or brain scan (R)
$469.20
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
56021
Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$256.20
56024
Computerised tomography—scan of facial bones, sinuses and salivary glands—scan of 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$272.80
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
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
56200
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$181.10
56203
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$211.70
56206
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 25 slices or less without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$283.70
56209
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$256.20
56212
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$283.70
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
56215
Computerised tomography—scan of spine, 1 or more regions, 26 or more slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$398.25
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
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
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
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
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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
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
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
56600
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$143.00
56603
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$174.60
56606
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving up to 20 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$211.70
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
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
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
56618
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$256.20
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
56621
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$283.70
56624
Computerised tomography—scan of extremities, 1 or more regions involving more than 40 slices without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$360.05
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
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
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
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
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
56900
Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$482.55
56903
Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$529.20
56906
Computerised tomography—scan of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$638.30
57000
Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$256.20
57003
Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$300.05
57006
Computerised tomography—scan of brain and chest without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$414.65
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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
57200
Computerised tomography—pelvimetry (R)
$143.00
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
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
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
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Subgroup 2—Computerised Tomography on a Brain Scanner
and Report
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
57400
Computerised tomography—scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium (R)
$72.70
57403
Computerised tomography—scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$88.40
57406
Computerised tomography—scan of brain without and with intravenous contrast medium (R)
$137.50
GROUP I3—DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Subgroup 1—Radiographic Examination of Extremities
and Report
57500
Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (NR)
$29.90
57503
Digits or phalanges—all or any of either hand or either foot (R)
$39.90
57506
Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (NR)
$29.90
57509
Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or arm (elbow to shoulder) (R)
$39.90
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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Subgroup 2—Radiographic Examination of Shoulder or Pelvis
and Report
57700
Shoulder or scapula (NR)
$40.65
57703
Shoulder or scapula (R)
$54.20
57706
Clavicle (NR)
$32.70
57709
Clavicle (R)
$43.60
57712
Hip joint (R)
$47.35
57715
Pelvic girdle (R)
$61.05
57718
Sacro‑iliac joints (R)
$61.05
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
57721
Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R)
$99.70
Subgroup 3—Radiographic Examination of Head and Report
57900
Skull (calvarium) (R)
$64.80
57903
Sinuses (R)
$47.35
57906
Mastoids (R)
$64.80
57909
Petrous temporal bones (R)
$64.80
57912
Facial bones—orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R)
$47.35
57915
Mandible (R)
$47.35
57918
Salivary calculus (R)
$47.35
57921
Nose (R)
$47.35
57924
Eye (R)
$47.35
57927
Temporo‑mandibular joints (R)
$49.85
57930
Teeth—single area (R)
$33.05
57933
Teeth—full mouth (R)
$78.50
57936
Teeth—orthopantomography (R)
$47.55
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
57939
Palato‑pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R)
$64.80
57942
Palato‑pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R)
$49.85
57945
Larynx (R)
$43.60
Subgroup 4—Radiographic Examination of Spine and Report
58100
Spine—cervical (R)
$64.80
58103
Spine—thoracic (R)
$55.45
58106
Spine—lumbo‑sacral (R)
$76.05
58109
Spine—sacro‑coccygeal (R)
$46.75
58112
Spine—2 regions (R)
$95.95
58115
Spine—3 or more regions (R)
$132.10
58118
Spine—functional views of 1 area (R)
$20.70
Subgroup 5—Bone Age Study and Skeletal Surveys and Report
58300
Bone age study, wrist and knee (R)
$47.35
58303
Bone age study, wrist (R)
$39.90
58306
Skeletal survey involving 4 or more regions (R)
$89.75
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Subgroup 6—Radiographic Examination of Thoracic Region
and Report
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
58500
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR)
$35.50
58503
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R)
$47.35
58506
Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R)
Subgroup 9—Radiographic Examination for Localisation of
Foreign Bodies and Report
59100
Foreign body in eye (special method, Sweet’s or other) (R)
$66.05
59103
Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)
Amount underrule 10
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Subgroup 10—Radiographic Examination of Breasts and Report
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>59300</span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:2pt"><span>Radiographic examination of both breasts (with or without thermography) and report, if:</span></p><p class="P1" style="margin-left:28.2pt; text-indent:-28.2pt"><span>(a)</span><span style="width:13.77pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$78.50</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:29pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(b)</span><span style="width:14.01pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts either:</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(i)</span><span style="width:16.67pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient’s family; or</span></p><p style="margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span></span></p><p style="margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(ii)</span><span style="width:13.34pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (S)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:238pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:65pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:52pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Item</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:231pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p><span>Diagnostic imaging service</span></p></td><td style="width:57pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:right"><span>Fee</span></p><p style="text-align:right"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>59303</span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>Radiographic examination of one breast (with or without thermography) and report, if:</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:28pt; margin-bottom:12pt; text-indent:-27pt"><span>(a)</span><span style="width:13.68pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>the patient is referred with a specific request for this procedure; and</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:28pt; margin-bottom:12pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(b)</span><span style="width:14.01pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breast either:</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:56pt; margin-bottom:12pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(i)</span><span style="width:16.67pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>because of the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient’s family; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:56pt; text-indent:-28pt"><span>(ii)</span><span style="width:13.34pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block"> </span><span>because symptoms or indications of malignancy were found on an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (S)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$47.35</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>59306</span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>Mammary ductogram (galactography)—1 breast (R)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$90.55</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:52pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>59309</span></p></td><td style="width:230pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt"><span>Mammary ductogram (galactography)—2 breasts (R)</span></p></td><td colspan="2" style="width:58pt; padding-right:4pt; padding-left:4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:right"><span>$181.15</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="width:60pt"></td><td style="width:238pt"></td><td style="width:1pt"></td><td style="width:65pt"></td></tr></tbody></table>
Subgroup 11—Radiographic Examination in connection with Pregnancy and Report
59500
Pregnant uterus (R)
$48.60
59503
Pelvimetry or placentography (R)
$89.75
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
59506
Control X‑rays in conjunction with intrauterine foetal blood transfusion (R)
$66.05
Subgroup 12—Radiographic Examination with Opaque or
Stereoscopic examination of any region and report (R)
Amount underrule 10
Subgroup 16—Fluoroscopic Examination and Report
60500
Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R) (AU 7)
$43.60
SCHEDULE—continued
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
60503
Fluoroscopy without general anaesthesia, not being a service associated with a radiographic examination (R)
$29.90
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
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
Subgroup 17—Examination not otherwise covered and Report
60700
Radiographic examination of region and report not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)
$20.70
Subgroup 18—Preparation for Radiological Procedure
60900
Encephalography (NR) (AU 10)
$181.95
60903
Cerebral angiography, 1 side—percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (NR) (AU 10)
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
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GROUP I5—NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61300
Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for either stress or reperfusion (R) (C)
$367.85
61301
Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—single study for either stress or reperfusion (R) (NC)
$272.90
61304
Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for both stress and reperfusion (R) (C)
$581.45
61305
Myocardial perfusion study using thallium—combined study for both stress and reperfusion (R) (NC)
$433.10
61308
Myocardial infarct‑avid imaging study (R) (C)
$215.95
61309
Myocardial infarct‑avid imaging study (R) (NC)
$161.40
61312
Gated cardiac blood pool (equilibrium) study (R) (C)
$249.20
61315
Gated cardiac blood pool study with intervention (R) (C)
$308.50
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
SCHEDULE—continued
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Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
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
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
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
61326
Lung perfusion study (R) (C)
$178.00
61327
Lung perfusion study (R) (NC)
$132.90
61330
Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (C)
$296.65
61331
Lung ventilation study using Xe127 gas (R) (NC)
$223.10
61334
Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (C)
$166.10
61335
Lung ventilation study using Xe133 gas (R) (NC)
$123.40
61338
Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C)
$206.45
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61339
Lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC)
$154.25
61342
Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (C)
$320.40
61343
Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using either Xe127 or Xe133 gas (R) (NC)
$237.30
61346
Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (C)
$356.00
61347
Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol (R) (NC)
$267.00
61350
Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (C)
$211.20
61351
Liver and spleen study (colloid) (R) (NC)
$159.00
61354
Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (C)
$215.95
61355
Red blood cell spleen or liver study (R) (NC)
$161.40
61358
Hepatobiliary study (R) (C)
$344.10
61359
Hepatobiliary study (R) (NC)
$255.10
61362
Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (C)
$397.50
61363
Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (NC)
$296.65
61366
Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (C)
$182.75
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61367
Meckel’s diverticulum study (R) (NC)
$137.65
61370
Salivary study (R) (C)
$182.75
61371
Salivary study (R) (NC)
$137.65
61374
Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (C)
$391.60
61375
Gastro‑oesophageal reflux study (R) (NC)
$290.70
61378
Oesophageal clearance study (R) (C)
$117.45
61379
Oesophageal clearance study (R) (NC)
$87.80
61382
Gastric emptying study using single tracer (R) (C)
$581.45
61385
Gastric emptying study using dual tracer (R) (C)
$622.95
61388
Renal study with or without dynamic flow study and with or without computer extraction of functional parameters (R) (C)
$267.00
61391
Renal study with intervention (R) (C)
$326.30
61392
Renal study with intervention (R) (NC)
$243.25
61395
Cystoureterogram (R) (C)
$201.70
61396
Cystoureterogram (R) (NC)
$151.90
61399
Testicular study (R) (C)
$132.90
61400
Testicular study (R) (NC)
$99.65
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61403
Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (C)
$180.35
61404
Brain study with blood brain barrier agent (R) (NC)
$135.25
61407
Cerebro‑spinal fluid transport study (R) (C)
$706.00
61408
Cerebro‑spinal fluid transport study (R) (NC)
$528.05
61411
Cerebro‑spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (C)
$185.10
61412
Cerebro‑spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (NC)
$137.65
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
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
61419
Bone study—whole body (R) (C)
$391.60
61420
Bone study—whole body (R) (NC)
$290.70
61423
Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (C)
$486.50
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61424
Bone study—whole body and dynamic blood flow or regional blood volume quantitative study (R) (NC)
$367.85
61427
Whole body study using iodine (R) (C)
$444.95
61428
Whole body study using iodine (R) (NC)
$332.25
61431
Whole body study using gallium (R) (C)
$444.95
61432
Whole body study using gallium (R) (NC)
$332.25
61435
Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C)
$397.50
61436
Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC)
$296.65
61439
Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (C)
$391.60
61440
Bone marrow study—whole body (R) (NC)
$290.70
61443
Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (C)
$180.35
61444
Repeat of a whole body study on a different occasion using the same administration of radiopharmaceutical (R) (NC)
$135.25
61447
Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (C)
$272.90
61448
Localised bone or joint study including flow and blood pool studies (R) (NC)
$204.10
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61451
Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (C)
$326.30
61452
Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using gallium (R) (NC)
$243.25
61455
Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (C)
$278.85
61456
Localised bone, joint, tumour, infection or inflammation seeking study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NC)
$208.85
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
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
61463
Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (C)
$215.95
61464
Venography (including blood pool study, active uptake study or dynamic blood flow study) (R) (NC)
$161.40
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61467
Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (C)
$278.85
61468
Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (NC)
$208.85
61471
Thyroid Study (R) (C)
$123.40
61472
Thyroid Study (R) (NC)
$92.55
61475
Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (C)
$60.50
61476
Thyroid uptake study performed on gamma camera (R) (NC)
$45.10
61479
Parathyroid (R) (C)
$308.50
61482
Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (C)
$711.95
61483
Adrenal study using selenocholesterol (R) (NC)
$533.95
61486
Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (C)
$361.90
61487
Adrenal study, not being a service to which item 61482 or 61483 applies (R) (NC)
$272.90
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
61493
Tear duct study (R) (C)
$182.75
61494
Tear duct study (R) (NC)
$137.65
SCHEDULE—continued
PART 2 (SERVICES AND FEES)—continued
Item
Diagnostic imaging service
Fee
61497
Particle perfusion study (intra‑arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (C)
$206.45
61498
Particle perfusion study (intra‑arterial) or Le Veen Shunt study (R) (NC)
$154.25
61501
Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (C)
$11.85
61502
Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R) (NC)