1

Ultrasound

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Group I1 in Division 2.1 applies

10

15

2

CT

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Group I2 in Division 2.2 applies

10

15

3

Mammography

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Group I3 (other than Subgroup 10) in Division 2.3 applies

10

15

4

Angiography

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Subgroup 13 of Group I3 in Division 2.3 applies

10

15

5

Rest of diagnostic radiology

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Subgroups 1 to 9, 12, 14, 15 or 17 of Group I3 in Division 2.3 applies

15

20

6

Nuclear medicine (excluding PET)

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Group I4 in Division 2.4 applies

10

15

7

MRI

Equipment used to perform a service to which an item in Group I5 in Division 2.5 applies

10

20

Subgroup 1--General

55005

Head, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

54.55

55007

Head, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

18.95

55008

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

54.55

55010

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

18.95

55011

Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

54.55

55013

Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

18.95

55014

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(f) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55038, 55065 or 55067 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

55.65

55016

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (NK)

18.95

55017

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55014, 55038, 55065 or 55067 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55019

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (NK)

18.95

55023

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

54.75

55025

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

18.95

55026

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) (NK)

54.55

55028

Head, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

109.10

55029

Head, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

37.85

55030

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

109.10

55031

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

37.85

55032

Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

109.10

55033

Neck, one or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

37.85

55036

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(f) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55038, 55065 or 55067 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (K)

111.30

55037

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of (including scan of urinary tract when performed), if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (K)

37.85

55038

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55017, 55036, 55065 or 55067 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55039

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (K)

37.85

55048

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

109.50

55049

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

37.85

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) (K)

109.10

55059

Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

49.15

55060

Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

17.05

55061

Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (NK)

54.55

55062

Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (NK)

18.95

55063

Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55014, 55017, 55036, 55038, 55065, 55067, 55600, 55601, 55603 or 55604 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

49.15

55064

Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55037, 55039, 55068, 55069, 55600, 55601, 55603 or 55604 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (NR) (NK)

17.05

55065

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (K)

98.25

55067

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs; and

(e) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 55014, 55017, 55036 or 55038 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

50.25

55068

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (K)

35.00

55069

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the service is not solely a transrectal ultrasonic examination of the prostate gland, bladder base and urethra, or any of those organs (NR) (NK)

17.85

55070

Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

98.25

55073

Breast, one, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

34.05

55076

Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (R) (K)

109.10

55079

Breasts, both, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies (NR) (K)

37.85

55084

Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55014, 55017, 55036, 55038, 55065, 55067, 55600, 55601, 55603 or 55604 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (R) (K)

98.25

55085

Urinary bladder, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) within 24 hours of the service, a service mentioned in item 11917, 55016, 55019, 55037, 55039, 55068, 55069, 55600, 55601, 55603 or 55604 is not performed on the same patient by the providing practitioner (NR) (K)

34.05

Subgroup 2--Cardiac

55113

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (K)

230.65

55114

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of suspected or known acquired valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic or embolic disease or heart tumour:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (K)

230.65

55115

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (K)

230.65

55116

Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712:

(a) with:

(i) two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and

(ii) matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise; and

(iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (K)

261.65

55117

Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712:

(a) with:

(i) two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and

(ii) matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose; and

(iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054 ) or 3 , or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (K)

261.65

55118

Heart, two-dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 levels, and in more than one plane at each level:

(a) with:

(i) real time colour flow mapping and, if indicated, pulsed wave Doppler examination; and

(ii) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and

(b) not being an intra-operative service or a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

275.50

55119

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of cardiac failure, or suspected or known ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, or chest pain:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (NK)

115.35

55120

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of suspected or known acquired valvular, aortic, pericardial, thrombotic or embolic disease or heart tumour:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (NK)

115.35

55121

M-mode and two-dimensional real time echocardiographic examination of the heart from at least 2 acoustic windows for the investigation of symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease:

(a) with:

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

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

(iii) recordings on video tape or digital media; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (NK)

115.35

55122

Exercise stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712:

(a) with:

(i) two-dimensional recordings before exercise (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and

(ii) matching recordings from the same windows at, or immediately after, peak exercise; and

(iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3, or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (NK)

130.85

55123

Pharmacological stress echocardiography performed in conjunction with item 11712:

(a) with:

(i) two-dimensional recordings before drug infusion (baseline) from at least 3 acoustic windows; and

(ii) matching recordings from the same windows at least twice during drug infusion, including a recording at the peak drug dose; and

(iii) recordings on digital media with equipment permitting display of baseline and matching peak images on the same screen; and

(b) not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054 ) or 3 , or another item in this Subgroup (except items 55118, 55125, 55130 and 55131), applies (R) (NK)

130.85

55125

Heart, two-dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 levels, and in more than one plane at each level:

(a) with:

(i) real time colour flow mapping and, if indicated, pulsed wave Doppler examination; and

(ii) recordings on video tape or digital medium; and

(b) not being an intra-operative service or a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except items 55026 and 55054) or 3 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

137.75

55130

Intra-operative two-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55135 or 55136 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

170.00

55131

Intra-operative two-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac surgery incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55135 or 55136 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

85.00

55135

Intra-operative two-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair) incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55130 or 55131 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

353.60

55136

Intra-operative two-dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape or digital medium, performed during cardiac valve surgery (replacement or repair) incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function and valve competence before and after the surgical procedure, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55130 or 55131 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

176.80

Subgroup 3--Vascular

55220

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55221

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55222

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55223

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55224

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55226

Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra-cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri-orbital Doppler examination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55227

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55228

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55229

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55230

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:

(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent; and

(b) performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence; and

(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and

(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55232

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:

(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis; and

(b) if indicated, assess the progress and management of:

(i) priapism; or

(ii) fibrosis of any type; or

(iii) fracture of the tunica; or

(iv) arteriovenous malformations; and

84.75

(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and

(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

55233

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of surgically created arteriovenous fistula or surgically created arteriovenous access grafts in the upper or lower limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55235

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or veins, or both, including any associated skin marking, for mapping of bypass conduit before vascular surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) (NK)

84.75

55236

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow spectral analysis and marking of veins in the lower limbs below the inguinal ligament before varicose vein surgery, including any associated skin marking, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) (NK)

55.55

55238

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the lower limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55244

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for acute venous thrombosis, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55246

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the lower limb, below the inguinal ligament, for chronic venous disease, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55248

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or bypass grafts in the upper limb or of arteries and bypass grafts in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55252

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of veins in the upper limb, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55274

Duplex scanning, bilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of extra-cranial bilateral carotid and vertebral vessels, with or without subclavian and innominate vessels, with or without oculoplethysmography or peri-orbital Doppler examination, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55276

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries or inferior vena cava and iliac veins or of intra-abdominal, aorta and iliac arteries and inferior vena cava and iliac veins, excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55278

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of renal or visceral vessels or of renal and visceral vessels, including aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels as required excluding pregnancy related studies, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55280

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of intra-cranial vessels, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55282

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:

(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent; and

(b) performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence; and

(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and

(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55284

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements:

(a) by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis; and

(b) if indicated, assess the progress and management of:

(i) priapism; or

(ii) fibrosis of any type; or

(iii) fracture of the tunica; or

(iv) arteriovenous malformations; and

(c) if a specialist in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, urology, general surgery (sub-specialising in vascular surgery) or a consultant physician in nuclear medicine attends the patient in person at the practice location where the service is performed, immediately before or for a period during the performance of the service; and

(d) if the specialist or consultant physician interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55292

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of surgically created arteriovenous fistula or surgically created arteriovenous access grafts in the upper or lower limbs, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054) or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55294

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of arteries or veins, or both, including any associated skin marking, for mapping of bypass conduit before vascular surgery, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) (K)

169.50

55296

Duplex scanning, unilateral, involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow spectral analysis and marking of veins in the lower limbs below the inguinal ligament before varicose vein surgery, including any associated skin marking, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of items 55026 and 55054), 3 or 4 applies (R) (K)

111.05

Subgroup 4--Urological

55600

Prostate, bladder base and urethra, l 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 one or more transducer probes that:

(i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 MHz or a nominal frequency range that includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 MHz; and

(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and

(b) after 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, a consultant physician in medical oncology, who has:

(i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and

(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) (K)

109.10

55601

Prostate, bladder base and urethra, l 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 one or more transducer probes that:

(i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 MHz or a nominal frequency range that includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 MHz; and

(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and

(b) after 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, a consultant physician in medical oncology, who has:

(i) examined the patient in the 60 days before the scan; and

(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) (NK)

54.55

55603

Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, if performed:

(a) personally by a medical practitioner who made the assessment mentioned in paragraph (c) using one or more transducer probes that:

(i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 MHz or a nominal frequency range that includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 MHz; and

(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and

(b) after 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 before the scan; and

(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) (K)

109.10

55604

Prostate, bladder base and urethra, ultrasound scan of, if performed:

(a) personally by a medical practitioner who made the assessment mentioned in paragraph (c) using one or more transducer probes that:

(i) have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 MHz or a nominal frequency range that includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 MHz; and

(ii) can obtain both axial and sagittal scans in 2 planes at right angles; and

(b) after 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 before the scan; and

(ii) recommended the scan for the management of the patient's current prostatic disease (R) (NK)

54.55

Subgroup 5--Obstetric and gynaecological

55700

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (K)

60.00

55701

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (NK)

30.00

55702

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (NK)

17.50

55703

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is less than 12 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (K)

35.00

55704

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (K)

70.00

55705

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (K)

35.00

55706

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 or 55717 (R) (K)

100.00

55707

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a fetal crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(g) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711 on the same patient within 24 hours; and

(h) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (K)

70.00

55708

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(e) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711 on the same patient within 24 hours; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (K)

35.00

55709

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706 or 55713 (NR) (K)

38.00

55710

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (NK)

35.00

55711

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 12 to 16 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (NK)

17.50

55712

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 (R) (K)

115.00

55713

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating for the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55709 or 55717 (R) (NK)

50.00

55714

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a fetal crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(g) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711 on the same patient within 24 hours; and

(h) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (R) (NK)

35.00

55715

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 (NR) (K)

40.00

55716

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is dated by a crown rump length of 45 to 84 mm; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) nuchal translucency measurement is performed to assess the risk of fetal abnormality; and

(e) the service is not performed with item 55700, 55701, 55702, 55703, 55704, 55705, 55710 or 55711on the same patient within 24 hours; and

(f) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(1) are present (NR) (NK)

17.50

55717

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706 or 55713 (NR) (NK)

19.00

55718

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723 or 55726; and

(g) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(2) are present (R) (K)

100.00

55719

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 (R) (NK)

57.50

55720

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated after performance, in the same pregnancy, of a scan mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55713 or 55717 (NR) (NK)

20.00

55721

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (R) (K)

115.00

55722

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating midwife; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(e) if the patient is referred by a participating midwife--the midwife does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(f) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55723 or 55726; and

(g) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(2) are present (R) (NK)

50.00

55723

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718 or 55722; and

(e) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(2) are present (NR) (K)

38.00

55724

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as being equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (R) (NK)

57.50

55725

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (NR) (K)

40.00

55726

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55718 or 55722; and

(e) one or more of the conditions mentioned in subclause 2.1.6(2) are present (NR) (NK)

19.00

55727

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(c) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55718, 55722, 55723 or 55726 applies (NR) (NK)

30.00

55729

Duplex scanning, if:

(a) the service involves:

(i) B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of the umbilical artery; and

(ii) measured assessment of amniotic fluid volume after the 24th week of gestation; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure; and

(c) there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of fetal death; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in this group applies;

--examination and report (R) (K)

27.25

55730

Duplex scanning, if:

(a) the service involves:

(i) B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurements by spectral analysis of the umbilical artery; and

(ii) measured assessment of amniotic fluid volume after the 24th week of gestation; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure; and

(c) there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of fetal death; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in this group applies;

--examination and report (R) (NK)

13.65

55735

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (R) (NK)

63.50

55736

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of medical practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (R) (K)

127.00

55737

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (NR) (NK)

28.50

55739

Pelvis, ultrasound scan of, in association with saline infusion of the endometrial cavity, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(c) a previous transvaginal ultrasound has revealed an abnormality of the uterus or fallopian tube (NR) (K)

57.00

55759

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(d) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 55720, 55762 or 55763 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (K)

150.00

55760

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(d) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 55720, 55762 or 55763 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (NK)

75.00

55762

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 55720, 55759 or 55760 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (K)

60.00

55763

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719, 55720, 55759 or 55760 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (NK)

30.00

55764

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(d) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 or 55720 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (K)

160.00

55765

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(b) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(d) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks gestation; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 or 55720 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (NK)

80.00

55766

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 or 55720 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (K)

65.00

55767

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, who is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner; and

(b) ultrasound of the same pregnancy confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and

(d) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(e) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy in which item 55759, 55760, 55762 or 55763 has been performed; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55706, 55709, 55712, 55713, 55715, 55717, 55719 or 55720 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (NK)

32.50

55768

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770 or 55771; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (K)

150.00

55769

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55770 or 55771; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (NK)

75.00

55770

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner ; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768 or 55769; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (K)

60.00

55771

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by ultrasound) is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the ultrasound confirms a multiple pregnancy; and

(c) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner ; and

(d) the service is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55768 or 55769; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (NK)

30.00

55772

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(c) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 55771 has been performed; and

(e) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and

(f) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (K)

160.00

55773

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner who:

(i) is a Member or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; or

(ii) has a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iii) has a qualification recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as equivalent to a Diploma of Obstetrics; or

(iv) has obstetric privileges at a non-metropolitan hospital; and

(c) the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 55771 has been performed; and

(e) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and

(f) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(g) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (R) (NK)

80.00

55774

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner ; and

(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 55771 has been performed; and

(d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (K)

65.00

55775

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy-related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner who is a Member or a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, if:

(a) dating of the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is after 22 weeks of gestation; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner ; and

(c) further examination is clinically indicated in the same pregnancy to which item 55768, 55769, 55770 or 55771 has been performed; and

(d) the pregnancy as confirmed by ultrasound is a multiple pregnancy; and

(e) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(f) the service mentioned in item 55718, 55721, 55722, 55723, 55724, 55725, 55726 or 55727 is not performed in conjunction with the scan during the same pregnancy (NR) (NK)

32.50

Subgroup 6--Musculoskeletal ultrasound

55800

Hand or wrist, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner-- the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55801

Hand or wrist, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner-- the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55802

Hand or wrist, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55803

Hand or wrist, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55804

Forearm or elbow, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) t he patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55805

Forearm or elbow, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) t he patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55806

Forearm or elbow, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55807

Forearm or elbow, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55808

Shoulder or upper arm, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(e) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) an injury to a muscle, tendon or muscle/tendon junction;

(ii) rotator cuff tear, calcification or tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, supraspinatus, infraspinatus);

(iii) biceps subluxation;

(iv) capsulitis and bursitis;

(v) a mass, including a ganglion;

(vi) an occult fracture;

(vii) acromioclavicular joint pathology (R) (K)

109.10

55809

Shoulder or upper arm, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(e) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) an injury to a muscle, tendon or muscle/tendon junction;

(ii) rotator cuff tear, calcification or tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, supraspinatus, infraspinatus);

(iii) biceps subluxation;

(iv) capsulitis and bursitis;

(v) a mass, including a ganglion;

(vi) an occult fracture;

(vii) acromioclavicular joint pathology (R) (NK)

54.55

55810

Shoulder or upper arm, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) an injury to a muscle, tendon or muscle/tendon junction;

(ii) rotator cuff tear, calcification or tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, supraspinatus, infraspinatus);

(iii) biceps subluxation;

(iv) capsulitis and bursitis;

(v) a mass, including a ganglion;

(vi) an occult fracture;

(vii) acromioclavicular joint pathology (NR) (K)

37.85

55811

Shoulder or upper arm, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) an injury to a muscle, tendon or muscle/tendon junction;

(ii) rotator cuff tear, calcification or tendinosis (biceps, subscapular, supraspinatus, infraspinatus);

(iii) biceps subluxation;

(iv) capsulitis and bursitis;

(v) a mass, including a ganglion;

(vi) an occult fracture;

(vii) acromioclavicular joint pathology (NR) (NK)

18.95

55812

Chest or abdominal wall, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55813

Chest or abdominal wall, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55814

Chest or abdominal wall, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55815

Chest or abdominal wall, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55816

Hip or groin, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55817

Hip or groin, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55818

Hip or groin, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55819

Hip or groin, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55820

Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55821

Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55822

Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55823

Paediatric hip examination for dysplasia one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55824

Buttock or thigh, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55825

Buttock or thigh, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55826

Buttock or thigh, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55827

Buttock or thigh, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55828

Knee, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(e) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee;

(ii) a meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass;

(iii) a nerve entrapment or a nerve or nerve sheath tumour;

(iv) an injury of collateral ligaments (R) (K)

109.10

55829

Knee, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner; and

(e) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee;

(ii) a meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass;

(iii) a nerve entrapment or a nerve or nerve sheath tumour;

(iv) an injury of collateral ligaments (R) (NK)

54.55

55830

Knee, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee;

(ii) a meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass;

(iii) a nerve entrapment or a nerve or nerve sheath tumour;

(iv) an injury of collateral ligaments (NR) (K)

37.85

55831

Knee, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) the service is used for the assessment of one or more of the following suspected or known conditions:

(i) abnormality of tendons or bursae about the knee;

(ii) a meniscal cyst, popliteal fossa cyst, mass or pseudomass;

(iii) a nerve entrapment or a nerve or nerve sheath tumour;

(iv) an injury of collateral ligaments (NR) (NK)

18.95

55832

Lower leg, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55833

Lower leg, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55834

Lower leg, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55835

Lower leg, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, performed by or on behalf of a medical practitioner, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55836

Ankle or hind foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55837

Ankle or hind foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55838

Ankle or hind foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55839

Ankle or hind foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55840

Mid foot or fore foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55841

Mid foot or fore foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55842

Mid foot or fore foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55843

Mid foot or fore foot, one or both sides, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55844

Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

87.35

55845

Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, participating nurse practitioner or podiatrist; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

43.70

55846

Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55847

Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures, not being a part of the musculoskeletal system, one or more areas, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

55848

Musculoskeletal 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, and not performed in conjunction with item 55026 or 55054 (R) (K)

109.10

55849

Musculoskeletal 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, and not performed in conjunction with item  55026 or 55054 (R) (NK)

54.55

55850

Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial relationship with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner has indicated on a referral for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that an ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated; and

(e) the service is not performed in conjunction with item 55026, 55054 or 55800 to 55849 (R) (K)

152.85

55851

Musculoskeletal cross-sectional echography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, inclusive of a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound service, if:

(a) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial relationship with the providing practitioner; and

(d) the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner has indicated on a referral for a musculoskeletal ultrasound that an ultrasound guided intervention be performed if clinically indicated; and

(e) the service is not performed in conjunction with item  55026 , 55054 or 55800 to 55849 (R) (NK)

76.45

55852

Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (K)

109.10

55853

Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner; and

(c) if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner--the medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the providing practitioner is a member; and

(d) if the patient is referred by a participating nurse practitioner--the nurse practitioner does not have a business or financial arrangement with the providing practitioner (R) (NK)

54.55

55854

Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (K)

37.85

55855

Paediatric spine, spinal cord and overlying subcutaneous tissues, ultrasound scan of, if:

(a) the service is not associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 applies; and

(b) the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner or participating nurse practitioner (NR) (NK)

18.95

56001

Computed tomography--scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

195.05

56007

Computed tomography--scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

250.00

56010

Computed tomography--scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when performed (R) (K) (Anaes.)

252.10

56013

Computed tomography--scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when performed (R) (K) (Anaes.)

250.00

56016

Computed tomography--scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (K) (Anaes.)

290.00

56022

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

225.00

56028

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (K) (Anaes.)

336.80

56030

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

225.00

56036

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, if:

(a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been performed; and

(b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (K) (Anaes.)

336.80

56041

Computed tomography--scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

98.75

56047

Computed tomography--scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the brain before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

126.10

56050

Computed tomography--scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when performed (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

128.20

56053

Computed tomography--scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when performed (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

128.20

56056

Computed tomography--scan of petrous bones in axial and coronal planes in 1 mm or 2 mm sections, with or without intravenous contrast medium, with or without scan of brain (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

155.45

56062

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

113.15

56068

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

168.40

56070

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

113.15

56076

Computed tomography--scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both, with scan of brain, with intravenous contrast medium, if:

(a) a scan without intravenous contrast medium has been performed; and

(b) the service is required because the result of the scan mentioned in paragraph (a) is abnormal (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

168.40

56101

Computed tomography--scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

230.00

56107

Computed tomography--scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine)--with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56807 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

340.00

56141

Computed tomography--scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

116.45

56147

Computed tomography--scan of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine)--with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of soft tissues of neck, including larynx, pharynx, upper oesophagus and salivary glands (not associated with cervical spine) before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56847 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

171.60

56219

Computed tomography--scan of spine, one or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X-rays, not being a service to which item 59724 or 59275 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

326.20

56220

Computed tomography--scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

240.00

56221

Computed tomography--scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

240.00

56223

Computed tomography--scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

240.00

56224

Computed tomography--scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the cervical region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.)

351.40

56225

Computed tomography--scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the thoracic region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.)

351.40

56226

Computed tomography--scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the lumbosacral region of the spine prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.)

351.40

56227

Computed tomography--scan of spine, cervical region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

122.50

56228

Computed tomography--scan of spine, thoracic region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

122.50

56229

Computed tomography--scan of spine, lumbosacral region, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

122.50

56230

Computed tomography--scan of spine, cervical region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans to the cervical region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

177.45

56231

Computed tomography--scan of spine, thoracic region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans to the cervical region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

177.45

56232

Computed tomography--scan of spine, lumbosacral region, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans to the lumbosacral region of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

177.45

56233

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 2 examinations of the kind referred to in items 56220, 56221 and 56223, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

240.00

56234

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 2 examinations of the kind referred to in items 56224, 56225 and 56226, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.)

351.40

56235

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 2 examinations of the kind referred to in items 56227, 56228 and 56229, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

122.45

56236

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 2 examinations of the kind referred to in items 56230, 56231 and 56232, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

177.45

56237

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 3 regions cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

240.00

56238

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 3 regions, cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (K) (Anaes.)

351.40

56239

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 3 regions, cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

122.45

56240

Computed tomography--scan of spine, 3 regions, cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of these regions of the spine before intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

177.45

56259

Computed tomography--scan of spine, one or more regions with intrathecal contrast medium, including the preparation for intrathecal injection of contrast medium and any associated plain X-rays, not being a service to which item 59724 or 59275 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

164.80

56301

Computed tomography--scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

295.00

56307

Computed tomography--scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

400.00

56341

Computed tomography--scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

149.45

56347

Computed tomography--scan of chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall and pleura, with or without scans of the upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of the chest, including lungs, mediastinum, chest wall or pleura and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies and not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

202.00

56401

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56301, 56501, 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

250.00

56407

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

360.00

56409

Computed tomography--scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56401 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

250.00

56412

Computed tomography--scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56407 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

360.00

56441

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56341, 56541, 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

126.80

56447

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest), with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans of upper abdomen (diaphragm to iliac crest) before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not being a service to which item 56347, 56547, 56847 or 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

181.50

56449

Computed tomography--scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) without intravenous contrast medium not being a service associated with a service to which item 56441 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

126.80

56452

Computed tomography--scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis), with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of pelvis (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) before intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56447 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

181.50

56501

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

385.00

56507

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

480.05

56541

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56841 or 57041 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

193.15

56547

Computed tomography--scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of upper abdomen and pelvis before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not for the purposes of virtual colonoscopy and not being a service to which item 56847 or 57047 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

243.75

56553

Computed tomography--scan of colon for exclusion or diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia in a symptomatic or high risk patient if:

(a) one or more of the following applies:

(i) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan;

(ii) there is a high-grade colonic obstruction;

(iii) the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician who performs colonoscopies in the practice of his or her speciality; and

(b) the service is not a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies; and

(c) the service has not been performed on the patient in the 36 months before the scan (R) (K) (Anaes.)

520.00

56555

Computed tomography--scan of colon for exclusion or diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia in a symptomatic or high risk patient if:

(a) one or more of the following applies:

(i) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan;

(ii) there is a high-grade colonic obstruction;

(iii) the patient is referred by a specialist or consultant physician who performs colonoscopies in the practice of his or her speciality; and

(b) the service is not a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies; and

(c) the service has not been performed on the patient in the 36 months before the scan (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

260.00

56619

Computed tomography--scan of extremities, one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (R) (K) (Anaes.)

220.00

56625

Computed tomography--scan of extremities, one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of extremities before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (K) (Anaes.)

334.65

56659

Computed tomography--scan of extremities, one or more regions without intravenous contrast medium (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

112.10

56665

Computed tomography--scan of extremities, one or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of extremities before intravenous contrast injection, when performed (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

167.40

56801

Computed tomography--scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

466.55

56807

Computed tomography--scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

560.00

56841

Computed tomography--scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

233.35

56847

Computed tomography--scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissues of neck with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis with or without scans of soft tissue of neck before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

283.85

57001

Computed tomography--scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

466.65

57007

Computed tomography--scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

567.75

57041

Computed tomography--scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen without intravenous contrast medium, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

233.40

57047

Computed tomography--scan of brain and chest with or without scans of upper abdomen with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans of brain and chest and upper abdomen before intravenous contrast injection, when performed, not including a study performed to exclude coronary artery calcification or image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

283.90

57201

Computed tomography--pelvimetry (R) (K) (Anaes.)

155.20

57247

Computed tomography--pelvimetry (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

77.55

57341

Computed 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) (K) (Anaes.)

470.00

57345

Computed 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) (NK) (Anaes.)

241.60

57350

Computed tomography--spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection--one or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, if:

(a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and

(b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and

(c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and

(d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

510.00

57351

Computed tomography--spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection--one or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, if:

(a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and

(b) the service is performed for the exclusion of acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism, acute symptomatic arterial occlusion, post-operative complication of arterial surgery, acute ruptured aneurysm, or acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and

(c) a service to which item 57350 or 57355 applies has been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and

(d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (K) (Anaes.)

510.00

57355

Computed tomography--spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection--one or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, if:

(a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and

(b) the service is performed for the exclusion of arterial stenosis, occlusion, aneurysm or embolism; and

(c) the service has not been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and

(d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

264.15

57356

Computed tomography--spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium, including any scans performed before intravenous contrast injection--one or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, with hardcopy recording of multiple projections, if:

(a) the service is not a service to which another item in this group applies; and

(b) the service is performed for the exclusion of acute or recurrent pulmonary embolism, acute symptomatic arterial occlusion, post-operative complication of arterial surgery, acute ruptured aneurysm, or acute dissection of the aorta, carotid or vertebral artery; and

(c) the service to which item 57350 or 57355 applies has been performed on the same patient within the previous 12 months; and

(d) the service is not a study performed to image the coronary arteries (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

264.15

57360

Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner if:

(a) the request is made by a specialist or consultant physician; and

(b) one of the following subparagraphs applies to the patient:

(i) the patient has stable symptoms consistent with coronary ischaemia, is at low to intermediate risk of coronary artery disease and would have been considered for coronary angiography;

(ii) the patient requires exclusion of coronary artery anomaly or fistula;

(iii) the patient will be undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery (R) (K) (Anaes.)

700.00

57361

Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner if:

(a) the request is made by a specialist or consultant physician; and

(b) one of the following applies to the patient:

(i) the patient has stable symptoms consistent with coronary ischaemia, is at low to intermediate risk of coronary artery disease and would have been considered for coronary angiography;

(ii) the patient requires exclusion of coronary artery anomaly or fistula;

(iii) the patient will be undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

350.00

57362

Cone beam computed tomography--dental and temporo-mandibular joint imaging (without contrast medium) for diagnosis and management of any of the following:

(a) mandibular and dento-alveolar fractures;

(b) dental implant planning;

(c) orthodontics;

(d) endodontic conditions;

(e) periodontal conditions;

(f) temporo-mandibular joint conditions

Payable once per patient per day, not being for a service to which any of items 57959 to 57969 apply, and not being a service associated with another service in Group I2 (R) (K) (Anaes.)

113.15

57363

Cone beam computed tomography--dental and temporo-mandibular joint imaging (without contrast medium) for diagnosis and management of any of the following:

(a) mandibular and dento - alveolar fractures;

(b) dental implant planning;

(c) orthodontics;

(d) endodontic conditions;

(e) periodontal conditions;

(f) temporo-mandibular joint conditions

Payable once per patient per day, not being for a service to which any of items 57959 to 57969 apply, and not being a service associated with services in Group I2 (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

56.60

Subgroup 1--Radiographic examination of extremities

57506

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR) (K)

29.75

57509

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R) (K)

39.75

57512

Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (NR) (K)

40.50

57515

Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (R) (K)

54.00

57518

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (NR) (K)

32.50

57521

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (R) (K)

43.40

57524

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (NR) (K)

49.40

57527

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R) (K)

65.75

57529

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR) (NK)

14.90

57530

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R) (NK)

19.90

57532

Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (NR) (NK)

20.25

57533

Hand and wrist, or hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (R) (NK)

27.00

57535

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (NR) (NK)

16.25

57536

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (R) (NK)

21.70

57538

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (NR) (NK)

24.70

57539

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R) (NK)

32.90

Subgroup 2--Radiographic examination of shoulder or pelvis

57700

Shoulder or scapula (NR) (K)

40.50

57702

Shoulder or scapula (NR) (NK)

20.25

57703

Shoulder or scapula (R) (K)

54.00

57705

Shoulder or scapula (R) (NK)

27.00

57706

Clavicle (NR) (K)

32.50

57708

Clavicle (NR) (NK)

16.25

57709

Clavicle (R) (K)

43.40

57711

Clavicle (R) (NK)

21.70

57712

Hip joint (R) (K)

47.15

57714

Hip joint (R) (NK)

23.60

57715

Pelvic girdle (R) (K)

60.90

57717

Pelvic girdle (R) (NK)

30.45

57721

Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) (K)

99.25

57723

Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R) (NK)

49.65

Subgroup 3--Radiographic examination of head

57901

Skull, not in association with item 57902 or 57914 (R) (K)

64.50

57902

Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 or 57911 (R) (K)

64.50

57903

Sinuses (R) (K)

47.30

57906

Mastoids (R) (K)

64.50

57909

Petrous temporal bones (R) (K)

64.50

57911

Skull, not in association with item 57902 or 57914 (R) (NK)

32.25

57912

Facial bones--orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R) (K)

47.15

57914

Cephalometry, not in association with item 57901 or 57911 (R) (NK)

32.25

57915

Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R) (K)

47.15

57917

Sinuses (R) (NK)

23.65

57918

Salivary calculus (R) (K)

47.15

57920

Mastoids (R) (NK)

32.25

57921

Nose (R) (K)

47.15

57923

Petrous temporal bones (R) (NK)

32.25

57924

Eye (R) (K)

47.15

57926

Facial bones--orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R) (NK)

23.60

57927

Temporo-mandibular joints (R) (K)

49.65

57929

Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R) (NK)

23.60

57930

Teeth--single area (R) (K)

32.90

57932

Salivary calculus (R) (NK)

23.60

57933

Teeth--full mouth (R) (K)

78.25

57935

Nose (R) (NK)

23.60

57938

Eye (R) (NK)

23.60

57939

Palato-pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) (K)

64.50

57941

Temporo-mandibular joints (R) (NK)

24.85

57942

Palato-pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) (K)

49.65

57944

Teeth--single area (R) (NK)

16.45

57945

Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57950 or 57953 applies (R) (K)

43.40

57947

Teeth--full mouth (R) (NK)

39.15

57950

Palato-pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R) (NK)

32.25

57953

Palato-pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R) (NK)

24.85

57956

Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57950 or 57953 applies (R) (NK)

21.70

57959

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of trauma, infection, tumour or a congenital or surgical condition of the teeth or maxillofacial region (R) (NK)

23.70

57960

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of trauma, infection, tumour or a congenital or surgical condition of the teeth or maxillofacial region (R) (K)

47.40

57962

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of any of the following conditions, if the signs and symptoms of the condition is present:

(a) impacted teeth;

(b) caries;

(c) periodontal pathology;

(d) periapical pathology (R) (NK)

23.70

57963

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of any of the following conditions, if the signs and symptoms of the condition is present:

(a) impacted teeth;

(b) caries;

(c) periodontal pathology;

(d) periapical pathology (R) (K)

47.40

57965

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental anomalies of the teeth or jaws (R) (NK)

23.70

57966

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of missing or crowded teeth, or developmental anomalies of the teeth or jaws (R) (K)

47.40

57968

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of temporo-mandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction (R) (NK)

23.70

57969

Orthopantomography for diagnosis or management (or both) of temporo-mandibular joint arthroses or dysfunction (R) (K)

47.40

Subgroup 4--Radiographic examination of spine

58100

Spine--cervical (R) (K)

67.15

58102

Spine--cervical (R) (NK)

33.60

58103

Spine--thoracic (R) (K)

55.10

58105

Spine--thoracic (R) (NK)

27.55

58106

Spine--lumbosacral (R) (K)

77.00

58108

Spine--4 regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (R) (K)

110.00

58109

Spine--sacrococcygeal (R) (K)

47.00

58111

Spine--lumbosacral (R) (NK)

38.50

58112

Spine--2 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (R) (K)

97.25

58114

Spine--4 regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal (R) (NK)

55.00

58115

Spine--3 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (R) (K)

110.00

58117

Spine--sacrococcygeal (R) (NK)

23.50

58120

Spine--4 regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal, if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (R) (K)

110.00

58121

Spine--3 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117, if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (R) (K)

110.00

58123

Spine--2 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (R) (NK)

48.65

58124

Spine--3 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117 (R) (NK)

55.00

58126

Spine--4 regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal, if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (R) (NK)

55.00

58127

Spine--3 examinations of the kind mentioned in items 58100, 58102, 58103, 58105, 58106, 58109, 58111 and 58117, if the service to which item 58120, 58121, 58126 or 58127 applies has not been performed on the same patient within the same calendar year (R) (NK)

55.00

Subgroup 5--Bone age study and skeletal survey

58300

Bone age study (R) (K)

40.10

58302

Bone age study (R) (NK)

20.05

58306

Skeletal survey (R) (K)

89.40

58308

Skeletal survey (R) (NK)

44.70

Subgroup 6--Radiographic examination of thoracic region

58500

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) (K)

35.35

58502

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR) (NK)

17.70

58503

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) (K)

47.15

58505

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R) (NK)

23.60

58506

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) (K)

60.75

58508

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R) (NK)

30.40

58509

Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) (K)

39.75

58511

Thoracic inlet or trachea (R) (NK)

19.90

58521

Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R) (K)

43.40

58523

Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R) (NK)

21.70

58524

Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R) (K)

56.50

58526

Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R) (NK)

28.25

58527

Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R) (K)

69.40

58529

Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R) (NK)

34.70

Subgroup 7--Radiographic examination of urinary tract

58700

Plain renal only (R) (K)

46.05

58702

Plain renal only (R) (NK)

23.05

58706

Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography (R) (K)

157.90

58708

Intravenous pyelography, with or without preliminary plain films and with or without tomography (R) (NK)

78.95

58715

Antegrade or retrograde pyelography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, one side (R) (K)

151.55

58717

Antegrade or retrograde pyelography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, one side (R) (NK)

75.80

58718

Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.)

126.10

58720

Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

63.05

58721

Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.)

138.25

58723

Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography, with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

69.15

Subgroup 8--Radiographic examination of alimentary tract and biliary system

58900

Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911, 58912, 58914, 58915 or 58917 applies (NR) (K)

35.70

58902

Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911, 58912, 58914, 58915 or 58917 applies (NR) (NK)

17.85

58903

Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911, 58912, 58914, 58915 or 58917 applies (R) (K)

47.60

58905

Plain abdominal only, not being a service associated with a service to which item 58909, 58911,58912, 58914, 58915 or 58917 applies (R) (NK)

23.80

58909

Barium or other opaque meal of one or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57945, 57950, 57953 or 57956 applies (R) (K)

89.95

58911

Barium or other opaque meal of one or more of pharynx, oesophagus, stomach or duodenum, with or without preliminary plain films of pharynx, chest or duodenum, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939, 57942, 57945, 57950, 57953 or 57956 applies (R) (NK)

45.00

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) (K)

110.25

58914

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) (NK)

55.15

58915

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

78.95

58916

Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

138.50

58917

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

39.50

58920

Small bowel enema, barium or other opaque study of the small bowel, including duodenal intubation, with or without preliminary plain films, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30488 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

69.25

58921

Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films (R) (K)

135.25

58923

Opaque enema, with or without air contrast study and with or without preliminary plain films (R) (NK)

67.65

58927

Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies (R) (K)

76.45

58929

Cholegraphy direct, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 30439 applies (R) (NK)

38.25

58933

Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K)

205.60

58935

Cholegraphy, percutaneous transhepatic, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK)

102.80

58936

Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography (R) (K)

195.95

58938

Cholegraphy, drip infusion, with or without preliminary plain films, with preparation and contrast injection and with or without tomography (R) (NK)

98.00

58939

Defaecogram (R) (K)

139.30

58941

Defaecogram (R) (NK)

69.65

Subgroup 9--Radiographic examination for localisation of foreign bodies

59103

Localisation of foreign body, if provided in conjunction with a service mentioned in Subgroups 1 to 12 of Group I3 (R) (K)

21.30

59104

Localisation of foreign body, if provided in conjunction with a service mentioned in Subgroups 1 to 12 of Group I3 (R) (NK)

10.65

Subgroup 10--Radiographic examination of breasts

59300

Mammography of both breasts if there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

(a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or

(b) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (K)

89.50

59301

Mammography of both breasts if there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

(a) the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or

(b) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (NK)

44.75

59303

Mammography of one breast if:

(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for a unilateral mammogram; and

(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

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

(ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (K)

53.95

59304

Mammography of one breast if:

(a) the patient is referred with a specific request for a unilateral mammogram; and

(b) there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy because of:

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

(ii) symptoms or indications of malignancy found on examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (NK)

27.00

59306

Mammary ductogram (galactography)--one breast (R) (K)

100.30

59307

Mammary ductogram (galactography)--one breast (R) (NK)

50.15

59309

Mammary ductogram (galactography)--2 breasts (R) (K)

200.60

59310

Mammary ductogram (galactography)--2 breasts (R) (NK)

100.30

59312

Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques (R) (K)

87.00

59313

Radiographic examination of both breasts, in conjunction with a surgical procedure on each breast, using interventional techniques (R) (NK)

43.50

59314

Radiographic examination of one breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques (R) (K)

52.50

59315

Radiographic examination of one breast, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques (R) (NK)

26.25

59318

Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of one or more lesions in one breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 (R) (K)

47.05

59319

Radiographic examination of excised breast tissue to confirm satisfactory excision of one or more lesions in one breast or both following pre-operative localisation in conjunction with a service under item 31536 (R) (NK)

23.55

Subgroup 12--Radiographic examination with opaque or contrast media

59700

Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.)

96.55

59701

Discography, each disc, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

48.30

59703

Dacryocystography, one side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K)

75.90

59704

Dacryocystography, one side, with or without preliminary plain film and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK)

37.95

59712

Hysterosalpingography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.)

113.70

59713

Hysterosalpingography, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

56.85

59715

Bronchography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, on a person under 16 years of age (R) (K) (Anaes.)

143.55

59716

Bronchography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, on a person under 16 years of age (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

71.80

59718

Phlebography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K) (Anaes.)

134.65

59719

Phlebography, one side, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

67.35

59724

Myelography, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

226.45

59725

Myelography, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 or 56259 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

113.25

59733

Sialography, one side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 or 57932 applies (R) (K)

107.70

59734

Sialography, one side, with preparation and contrast injection, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57918 or 57932 applies (R) (NK)

53.85

59739

Sinogram or fistulogram, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K)

73.75

59740

Sinogram or fistulogram, one or more regions, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK)

36.90

59751

Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K)

139.15

59752

Arthrography, each joint, excluding the facet (zygapophyseal) joints of the spine, single or double contrast study, with or without preliminary plain films and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK)

69.60

59754

Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (K)

219.35

59755

Lymphangiography, one or both sides, with preliminary plain films and follow-up radiography and with preparation and contrast injection (R) (NK)

109.70

59763

Air insufflation during video--fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (R) (K)

133.90

59764

Air insufflation during video--fluoroscopic imaging including associated consultation (R) (NK)

66.95

Subgroup 13--Angiography

59903

Angiocardiography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59912 or 59925 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

114.55

59912

Selective coronary arteriography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59903 or 59925 applies (R) (K) (Anaes.)

305.20

59925

Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including a service mentioned in item 59903, 59912, 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110 (R) (K) (Anaes.)

362.45

59970

Angiography or digital subtraction angiography, or both, with fluoroscopy and image acquisition, using a mobile image intensifier, including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection--one or more regions (R) (K) (Anaes.)

168.30

59971

Angiocardiography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59972 or 59973 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

57.30

59972

Selective coronary arteriography, including the service mentioned in item 59970, 59974, 61109 or 61110, not being a service to which item 59971 or 59973 applies (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

152.60

59973

Selective coronary arteriography and angiocardiography, including a service mentioned in item 59970, 59971, 59972, 59974, 61109 or 61110 (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

181.25

59974

Angiography or digital subtraction angiography, or both, with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection--one or more regions (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

84.20

60000

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

564.00

60001

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

282.00

60003

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

827.10

60004

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

413.55

60006

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

1,176.10

60007

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

588.05

60009

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

1,376.30

60010

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

688.15

60012

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

564.00

60013

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

282.00

60015

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

827.10

60016

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

413.55

60018

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

1,176.10

60019

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

588.05

60021

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

1,376.30

60022

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

688.15

60024

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

564.00

60025

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

282.00

60027

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

827.10

60028

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

413.55

60030

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

1,176.10

60031

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

588.05

60033

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

1,376.30

60034

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

688.15

60036

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

564.00

60037

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

282.00

60039

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

827.10

60040

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

413.55

60042

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

1,176.10

60043

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

588.05

60045

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

1,376.30

60046

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

688.15

60048

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

564.00

60049

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

282.00

60051

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

827.10

60052

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

413.55

60054

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

1,176.10

60055

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

588.05

60057

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

1,376.30

60058

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

688.15

60060

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

564.00

60061

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

282.00

60063

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

827.10

60064

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

413.55

60066

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

1,176.10

60067

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

588.05

60069

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

1,376.30

60070

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

688.15

60072

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--one vessel (NR) (K) (Anaes.)

48.10

60073

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--one vessel (NR) (NK) (Anaes.)

24.05

60075

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--2 vessels (NR) (K) (Anaes.)

96.10

60076

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--2 vessels (NR) (NK) (Anaes.)

48.05

60078

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--3 or more vessels (NR) (K) (Anaes.)

144.25

60079

Selective arteriography or selective venography by digital subtraction angiography technique--3 or more vessels (NR) (NK) (Anaes.)

72.15

Subgroup 14--Tomography

60100

Tomography of any region (R) (K) (Anaes.)

60.75

60101

Tomography of any region (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

30.40

Subgroup 15--Fluoroscopic examination

60500

Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (K) (Anaes.)

43.40

60501

Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

21.70

60503

Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (K)

29.75

60504

Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (NK)

14.90

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) (K)

63.75

60507

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) (NK)

31.90

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) (K)

98.90

60510

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) (NK)

49.45

Subgroup 16--Preparation for radiological procedure

60918

Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography--one vessel, when used in association with a service to which item 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971, 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 60000 to 60079 apply (NR) (Anaes.)

47.15

60927

Selective arteriogram or phlebogram, when used in association with a service to which item 59903, 59912, 59925, 59970, 59971, 59972, 59973 or 59974 applies, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 60000 to 60079 apply (NR) (Anaes.)

38.05

Subgroup 17--Interventional techniques

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) (K)

258.90

61110

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) (NK)

129.45

61302

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study--planar imaging (R) (K)

448.85

61303

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study--with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (K)

565.30

61306

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion--planar imaging (R) (K)

709.70

61307

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion--with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (K)

834.90

61310

Myocardial infarct-avid-study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

367.30

61313

Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

303.35

61314

Gated cardiac blood pool study, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

420.00

61316

Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

381.15

61317

Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention and first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

492.40

61320

Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (R) (K)

228.90

61328

Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

227.65

61340

Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

253.00

61348

Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

443.35

61352

Liver and spleen study (colloid)--planar imaging (R) (K)

259.35

61353

Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (K)

386.60

61356

Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when performed (R) (K)

392.80

61360

Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with a cholagogue when performed (R) (K)

403.35

61361

Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using a cholagogue (R) (K)

461.40

61364

Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (K)

496.95

61368

Meckel's diverticulum study (R) (K)

223.10

61369

Indium-labelled octreotide study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, if:

(a) a gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour is suspected, based on biochemical evidence, with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or

(b) a surgically amenable gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour has been identified based on conventional techniques, to exclude additional disease sites (R) (K)

2,015.75

61372

Salivary study (R) (K)

223.10

61373

Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when performed (R) (K)

489.70

61376

Oesophageal clearance study (R) (K)

143.35

61381

Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R) (K)

574.35

61383

Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (R) (K)

624.95

61384

Radionuclide colonic transit study (R) (K)

687.70

61386

Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (R) (K)

332.50

61387

Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R) (K)

430.75

61389

Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (R) (K)

370.55

61390

Renal study with diuretic administration after a baseline study (R) (K)

409.95

61393

Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (R) (K)

605.50

61397

Cystoureterogram (R) (K)

246.85

61401

Testicular study (R) (K)

162.30

61402

Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (K)

605.05

61405

Brain study with blood brain barrier agent, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

346.00

61409

Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R) (K)

873.50

61413

Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (K)

225.95

61417

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) (K)

118.85

61421

Bone study--whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) (K)

479.80

61425

Bone study--whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) (K)

600.70

61426

Whole body study using iodine (R) (K)

554.80

61429

Whole body study using gallium (R) (K)

543.00

61430

Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

659.45

61433

Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (K)

496.95

61434

Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

615.40

61437

Whole body study using thallium (R) (K)

542.75

61438

Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

672.95

61441

Bone marrow study--whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (R) (K)

489.70

61442

Whole body study, using gallium--with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions acquired separately (R) (K)

752.35

61445

Bone marrow study--localised using technetium labelled agent (R) (K)

286.80

61446

Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R) (K)

333.55

61449

Localised bone or joint study and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and imaging on a separate occasion (R) (K)

456.20

61450

Localised study using gallium (R) (K)

397.55

61453

Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

514.70

61454

Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (K)

348.10

61457

Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

470.45

61458

Localised study using thallium (R) (K)

396.95

61461

Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

527.85

61462

Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of item 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453, 61469, 61484, 61485, 61669, 61692, 61693, 61694, 61700, 61704, 61705, 61712, 61715 or 61716, if there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and if the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal (R) (K)

129.00

61469

Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (K)

348.10

61473

Thyroid study including uptake measurement when performed (R) (K)

175.40

61480

Parathyroid study, planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when performed (R) (K)

386.85

61484

Adrenal study (R) (K)

880.85

61485

Adrenal study, with single photon emission tomography (R) (K)

999.20

61495

Tear duct study (R) (K)

223.10

61499

Particle perfusion study (infra-arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R) (K)

253.00

61505

CT scan performed at the same time and covering the same body area as single photon emission tomography for the purpose of anatomic localisation or attenuation correction if no separate diagnostic CT report is issued and only in association with items 61302 to 61729 (R) (K)

100.00

61523

Whole body FDG PET study, performed for evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule, if:

(a) the nodule is considered unsuitable for transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy; or

(b) an attempt at pathological characterisation has failed (R)

953.00

61529

Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven non-small cell lung cancer, if curative surgery or radiotherapy is planned (R)

953.00

61538

FDG PET study of the brain for evaluation of suspected residual or recurrent malignant brain tumour based on anatomical imaging findings, after definitive therapy (or during ongoing chemotherapy) in patients who are considered suitable for further active therapy (R)

901.00

61541

Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent colorectal carcinoma in a patient considered suitable for active therapy (R)

953.00

61553

Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected metastatic or recurrent malignant melanoma in a patient considered suitable for active therapy (R)

999.00

61559

FDG PET study of the brain, performed for the evaluation of refractory epilepsy, that is being evaluated for surgery (R)

918.00

61565

Whole body FDG PET study, following initial therapy, performed for the evaluation of suspected residual, metastatic or recurrent ovarian carcinoma in a patient considered suitable for active therapy (R)

953.00

61571

Whole body FDG PET study for the further primary staging of patients with histologically proven carcinoma of the uterine cervix, at FIGO stage IB2 or greater by conventional staging, prior to planned radical radiation therapy or combined modality therapy with curative intent (R)

953.00

61575

Whole body FDG PET study for the further staging of patients with confirmed local recurrence of carcinoma of the uterine cervix considered suitable for salvage pelvic chemoradiotherapy or pelvic exenteration with curative intent (R)

953.00

61577

Whole body FDG PET study, performed for the staging of proven oesophageal or GEJ carcinoma, in a patient considered suitable for active therapy (R)

953.00

61598

Whole body FDG PET study performed for the staging of biopsy-proven, newly-diagnosed or recurrent head and neck cancer (R)

953.00

61604

Whole body FDG PET study performed for the evaluation of a patient with suspected residual head and neck cancer after definitive treatment, and who is suitable for active therapy (R)

953.00

61610

Whole body FDG PET study performed for the evaluation of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary site involving cervical nodes (R)

953.00

61616

Whole body FDG PET study for the initial staging of indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma if:

(a) clinical, pathological and imaging findings indicated that the stage is I or IIA; and

(b) the proposed management is definitive radiotherapy with curative intent (R)

953.00

61620

Whole body FDG PET study for the initial staging of newly diagnosed or previously untreated Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (excluding indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) (R)

953.00

61622

Whole body FDG PET study to assess response to first line therapy either during treatment or within 3 months of completing definitive first line treatment for Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (excluding indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) (R)

953.00

61628

Whole body FDG PET study for restaging following confirmation of recurrence of Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (excluding indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) (R)

953.00

61632

Whole body FDG PET study to assess response to second-line chemotherapy if stem cell transplantation is being considered for Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (excluding indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) (R)

953.00

61640

Whole body FDG PET study for initial staging of a patient with biopsy-proven bone or soft tissue sarcoma (excluding gastrointestinal stromal tumour) considered by conventional staging to be potentially curable (R)

999.00

61646

Whole body FDG PET study for the evaluation of patients with suspected residual or recurrent sarcoma (excluding gastrointestinal stromal tumour) after the initial course of definitive therapy to determine suitability for subsequent therapy with curative intent (R)

999.00

61650

LeukoScan study of the long bones and feet for suspected osteomyelitis, if patient does not have access to ex-vivo white blood cell scanning (R) (K)

Note:          LeukoScan is only indicated for diagnostic imaging in a patient suspected of infection of the long bones and feet, including those with diabetic ulcers. The descriptor does not cover a patient who is being investigated for other sites of infection.

878.70

61651

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study--planar imaging (R) (NK)

224.45

61652

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study--with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (NK)

282.65

61653

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion--planar imaging (R) (NK)

354.85

61654

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection or rest and redistribution myocardial perfusion study, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion--with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (NK)

417.45

61655

Myocardial infarct-avid-study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

183.65

61656

Gated cardiac blood pool study, (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

151.70

61657

Gated cardiac blood pool study, and first pass blood flow or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

210.00

61658

Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

190.60

61659

Gated cardiac blood pool study, with intervention and first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

246.20

61660

Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this group applies (R) (NK)

114.45

61661

Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

113.85

61662

Lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography or planar imaging or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

126.50

61663

Lung perfusion study and lung ventilation study using aerosol, technegas or xenon gas, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

221.70

61664

Liver and spleen study (colloid)--planar imaging (R) (NK)

129.70

61665

Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (NK)

193.30

61666

Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when performed (R) (NK)

196.40

61667

Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with a cholagogue when performed (R) (NK)

201.70

61668

Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using a cholagogue (R) (NK)

230.70

61669

Bowel haemorrhage study (R) (NK)

248.50

61670

Meckel's diverticulum study (R) (NK)

111.55

61671

Indium-labelled octreotide study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken, if:

(a) a gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour is suspected, based on biochemical evidence, with negative or equivocal conventional imaging; or

(b) a surgically amenable gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumour has been identified based on conventional techniques, to exclude additional disease sites (R) (NK)

1,007.90

61672

Salivary study (R) (NK)

111.55

61673

Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when performed (R) (NK)

244.85

61674

Oesophageal clearance study (R) (NK)

71.70

61675

Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R) (NK)

287.20

61676

Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (R) (NK)

312.50

61677

Radionuclide colonic transit study (R) (NK)

343.85

61678

Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (R) (NK)

166.25

61679

Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R) (NK)

215.40

61680

Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (R) (NK)

185.30

61681

Renal study with diuretic administration after a baseline study (R) (NK)

205.00

61682

Combined examination involving a renal study following angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor provocation and a baseline study, in either order and related to a single referral episode (R) (NK)

302.75

61683

Cystoureterogram (R) (NK)

123.45

61684

Testicular study (R) (NK)

81.15

61685

Cerebral perfusion study, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when performed (R) (NK)

302.55

61686

Brain study with blood brain barrier agent, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

173.00

61687

Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R) (NK)

436.75

61688

Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R) (NK)

113.00

61689

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) (NK)

59.45

61690

Bone study--whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) (NK)

239.90

61691

Bone study--whole body and single photon emission tomography, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R) (NK)

300.35

61692

Whole body study using iodine (R) (NK)

277.40

61693

Whole body study using gallium (R) (NK)

271.50

61694

Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

329.75

61695

Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NK)

248.50

61696

Whole body study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

307.70

61697

Whole body study using thallium (R) (NK)

271.40

61698

Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

336.50

61699

Bone marrow study--whole body using technetium labelled bone marrow agents (R) (NK)

244.85

61700

Whole body study, using gallium--with single photon emission tomography of 2 or more body regions acquired separately (R) (NK)

376.20

61701

Bone marrow study--localised using technetium labelled agent (R) (NK)

143.40

61702

Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R) (NK)

166.80

61703

Localised bone or joint study and single photon emission tomography, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and imaging on a separate occasion (R) (NK)

228.10

61704

Localised study using gallium (R) (NK)

198.80

61705

Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

257.35

61706

Localised study using cells labelled with technetium (R) (NK)

174.05

61707

Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

235.25

61708

Localised study using thallium (R) (NK)

198.50

61709

Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

263.95

61710

Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar imaging or single photon emission tomography imaging on an occasion subsequent to the performance of item 61364, 61426, 61429, 61430, 61442, 61450, 61453, 61469, 61484, 61485, 61669, 61692, 61693, 61694, 61700, 61704, 61705, 61712, 61715 or 61716, if there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical and if the previous radionuclide scan was abnormal or equivocal (R) (NK)

64.50

61712

Lymphoscintigraphy (R) (NK)

174.05

61713

Thyroid study including uptake measurement when performed (R) (NK)

87.70

61714

Parathyroid study, planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when performed (R) (NK)

193.45

61715

Adrenal study (R) (NK)

440.45

61716

Adrenal study, with single photon emission tomography (R) (NK)

499.60

61717

Tear duct study (R) (NK)

111.55

61718

Particle perfusion study (infra-arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R) (NK)

126.50

61719

CT scan performed at the same time and covering the same body area as single photon emission tomography for the purpose of anatomic localisation or attenuation correction if no separate diagnostic CT report is issued and only in association with items 61302 to 61729 (R) (NK)

50.00

61729

LeukoScan study of the long bones and feet for suspected osteomyelitis, if patient does not have access to ex-vivo white blood cell scanning (R) (NK)

Note:          LeukoScan is only indicated for diagnostic imaging in a patient suspected of infection of the long bones and feet, including those with diabetic ulcers. The descriptor does not cover a patient who is being investigated for other sites of infection.

439.35

1

A specialist in diagnostic radiology who satisfies the Chief Executive Medicare that the specialist is a participant in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists' Quality and Accreditation Program

1

Equipment that:

(a) is located at the premises of a comprehensive practice; and

(b) is made available to the practice by a person:

(i) who is subject to a deed with the Commonwealth that relates to the equipment; and

(ii) for whom the deed has not been terminated; and

(c) is not identified as partial eligible equipment in the deed

1

Equipment that:

(a) is located at the premises of a comprehensive practice; and

(b) is made available to the practice by a person:

(i) who is subject to a deed with the Commonwealth that relates to the equipment; and

(ii) for whom the deed has not been terminated; and

(c) is identified as partial eligible equipment in the deed

1

63040 to 63085

3

2

63101 and 63104

3

3

63125 to 63136

3

4

63161 to 63194

3

5

63219 to 63265

3

6

63271 to 63285

3

7

63322 to 63348

3

8

63361 and 63364

2

9

63385 to 63394

2

10

63401 to 63408

3

11

63416 and 63419

1

12

63425 to 63433

2

13

63455 to 63467

1

14

63482 and 63486

3

15

63507 to 63561

3

Subgroup 1--Scan of head--for specified conditions

63001

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63004

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63007

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for skull base or orbital tumour (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63010

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stereotactic scan of brain, with fiducials in place, for the sole purpose of allowing planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

336.00

63013

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the brain or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63014

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of brain or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63016

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for skull base or orbital tumour (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63017

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stereotactic scan of brain, with fiducials in place, for the sole purpose of allowing planning for stereotactic neurosurgery (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

168.00

Subgroup 2--Scan of head--for specified conditions

63040

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for acoustic neuroma (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

336.00

63043

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for pituitary tumour (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63046

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63049

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63052

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63055

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for venous sinus thrombosis (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63058

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for head trauma (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63061

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for epilepsy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63064

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stroke (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63067

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63070

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial aneurysm (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63073

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial arteriovenous malformation (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

403.20

63074

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for acoustic neuroma (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

168.00

63075

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for pituitary tumour (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63076

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for toxic or metabolic or ischaemic encephalopathy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63077

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the brain (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63078

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the brain or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63079

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for venous sinus thrombosis (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63080

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for head trauma (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63081

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for epilepsy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63082

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for stroke (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63083

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for carotid or vertebral artery dissection (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63084

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial aneurysm (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

63085

MRI--scan of head (including MRA, if performed) for intracranial arteriovenous malformation (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

201.60

Subgroup 3--Scan of head and neck vessels--for specified conditions

63101

MRI and MRA of extracranial or intracranial circulation (or both)--scan of head and neck vessels for stroke (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63104

MRI and MRA of extracranial or intracranial circulation (or both)--scan of head and neck vessels for stroke (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

Subgroup 4--Scan of head and cervical spine--for specified conditions

63111

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63114

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63117

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for tumour of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

63119

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for inflammation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

Subgroup 5--Scan of head and cervical spine--for specified conditions

63125

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63128

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63131

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

492.80

63134

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

63135

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for congenital malformation of the central nervous system or meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

63136

MRI--scan of head and cervical spine (including MRA, if performed) for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

246.40

Subgroup 6--Scan of spine--one region or 2 contiguous regions--for specified conditions

63151

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63154

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63157

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63158

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

Subgroup 7--Scan of spine--one region or 2 contiguous regions--for specified conditions

63161

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63164

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63167

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63170

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63173

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63176

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63179

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63182

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

358.40

63185

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (K) (Anaes.)

358.40

63186

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63187

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63188

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63189

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63190

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63191

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63192

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63193

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

179.20

63194

MRI--scan of one region or 2 contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (NK) (Anaes.)

179.20

Subgroup 8--Scan of spine--3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions--for specified conditions

63201

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63204

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63207

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for infection (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

63208

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for tumour (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

Subgroup 9--Scan of spine--3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions--for specified conditions

63219

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63222

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63225

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63228

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63231

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63234

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for sciatica (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63237

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for spinal canal stenosis (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63240

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for previous spinal surgery (R) (K) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

448.00

63243

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for trauma (R) (K) (Anaes.)

448.00

63257

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for demyelinating disease (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

63258

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for congenital malformation of the spinal cord or the cauda equina or the meninges (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

63259

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for myelopathy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

63260

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for syrinx (congenital or acquired) (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00

63261

MRI--scan of 3 contiguous or 2 non-contiguous regions of the spine for cervical radiculopathy (R) (NK) (Anaes.) (Contrast)

224.00