Health Insurance (1996-97 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations (Cth)

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Health Insurance (1996-97 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations

Statutory Rules 1996 No. 233 as amended

made under the

Health Insurance Act 1973

This compilation was prepared on 7 August 2001

taking into account amendments up to SR 1997 No. 12

[Note:

These regulations were repealed by SR 1997 No. 297]

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting,

Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra

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    1Citation [see Note 1]

 These Regulations may be cited as the Health Insurance

(1996-97 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations.

2Commencement

 These Regulations commence on 1 November 1996.

3Repeal of Health Insurance (1995-96 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations

 Statutory Rules 1995 No. 299 and 1996 No. 128 are repealed.

4Diagnostic imaging services table

The table of diagnostic imaging services set out in the Schedule is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 4AA (1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973.

ScheduleTable of diagnostic imaging services

(regulation 4)

Part1Rules of interpretation1General

 In this table, unless the contrary intention appears:

the Act means the Health Insurance Act 1973.

2References to items in the general medical services table

 A reference by number to an item in the series 11603 to 11612 (inclusive) is a reference to the item so numbered in the general medical services table.

3Meaning of (R) and (NR)
  • (1)

    An item including the symbol (R) is an R-type diagnostic imaging service.

  • (2)

    An item including the symbol (NR) is an NR-type diagnostic imaging service.

4Meaning of (S)

 An item including the symbol (S) applies only to a service provided by a specialist in the practice of diagnostic radiology.

5Who may provide a diagnostic imaging service

 A diagnostic imaging service set out in this table is a diagnostic imaging service for the purposes of the Act, whether the service is provided by:

  • (a)

    a medical practitioner; or

  • (b)

    a person, other than a medical practitioner, who:

    • (i)

      is employed by a medical practitioner; or

    • (ii)

      provides the service under the supervision of a medical practitioner in accordance with accepted medical practice.

6Meaning of report in certain items

 In items 55028 to 61109 (inclusive), report means a report prepared by a medical practitioner.

7Administration of anaesthetics in connection with certain services

 If a general anaesthetic is administered in connection with a service specified in an item that includes the formula:

Anaes. n = n1 B + n2 T

in which:

  • (a)

    n is a number; and

  • (b)

    n1 and n2 are other numbers;

 the service that is provided by the medical practitioner who administers the anaesthetic is the service described in item n in the general medical services table.

8Meaning of group of practitioners

 In this table, group of practitioners has the same meaning as in subsection 16A (10) of the Act.

9Meaning of medical practitioner in certain items
  • (1)

    In items 55028 to 55033 (inclusive), medical practitioner in the phrase referred by a medical practitioner or the referring medical practitioner includes a dental practitioner who is approved by the Minister under paragraph (b) of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973.

  • (2)

    In items 55050 to 55053 (inclusive), medical practitioner in the phrase referred by a medical practitioner or the referring medical practitioner includes a dental practitioner who is:

    • (a)

      approved by the Minister under paragraph (b) of the definition of professional service in subsection 3 (1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973; or

    • (b)

      a prosthodontist.

10Meaning of Amount under rule 10 in certain items

 In items 59103 and 59739, Amount under rule 10 means an amount equal to the sum of:

  • (a)

    the fee set out in another item for the radiographic examination in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 59103 or 59739 is provided; and

  • (b)

    1 of the following amounts:

    • (i)

      in the case of item 59103 — $21.10;

    • (ii)

      in the case of item 59739 — $22.40.

11Preparation of patients for radiological procedures

 Items 60903 to 60981 (inclusive) apply only to the preparation of a patient for a radiological procedure for a service to which an item in Group I3 applies by:

  • (a)

    injecting opaque or contrast media; or

  • (b)

    removing fluid and replacing it with air, oxygen or other contrast media; or

  • (c)

    a similar method.

12Meaning of angiography suite in item 61109

 In item 61109, angiography suite means a room that contains only equipment designed for angiography that is able to perform digital subtraction or rapid sequence film angiography.

13Nuclear scanning services

 Items 61302 to 61503 (inclusive) apply to a nuclear scanning service only if:

  • (a)

    the performance of the scan is undertaken:

    • (i)

      by a specialist or consultant physician; or

    • (ii)

      by a person acting on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician in the presence of the specialist or consultant physician; and

  • (b)

    the compilation of the final report is undertaken by the specialist or consultant physician who undertook the preliminary examination of the patient and the estimation and administration of the dosage.

14Meaning of Amount under rule 14 in item 61462

 In item 61462, Amount under rule 14 means an amount equal to the sum of:

  • (a)

    the fee set out in the item in group I4 in conjunction with which a service referred to in item 61462 is provided; and

  • (b)

    $110.00.

15Multiple services
  • (1)

    If a medical practitioner renders 2 or more diagnostic imaging services for the same patient on the same day, the fees set out in the items that apply to the services, other than the item with the highest fee, are reduced by $5.00.

  • (2)

    If a medical practitioner renders:

    • (a)

      at least 1 R-type diagnostic imaging service; and

    • (b)

      at least 1 consultation;

     for the same patient on the same day, the highest fee, set out in the items that apply to any diagnostic imaging services rendered by the medical practitioner for the same patient on the same day, is reduced by the least of:

    • (c)

      if the fee for the consultation is at least $40.00-$35.00; or

    • (d)

      if the fee for the consultation is less than $40.00-$15.00; or

    • (e)

      that fee.

  • (3)

    Subrule (2) only applies to the consultation for which the highest fee is set out in the items that apply to the consultations.

  • (4)

    If a medical practitioner renders:

    • (a)

      at least 1 R-type diagnostic imaging service; and

    • (b)

      at least 1 non-consultation service;

     for the same patient on the same day, the highest fee, set out in the items that apply to any diagnostic imaging services rendered by the medical practitioner for the same patient on the same day, is reduced by $5.00.

  • (5)

    If a medical practitioner renders:

    • (a)

      an R-type diagnostic imaging service; and

    • (b)

      a consultation; and

    • (c)

      a non-consultation service;

     for the same patient on the same day, the sum of the reductions under subrules (2) and (4) is not to exceed the highest fee set out in the items that apply to any diagnostic imaging services rendered by the medical practitioner for the same patient on the same day.

  • (6)

    This rule does not apply to diagnostic imaging services that are rendered in a remote area by a medical practitioner for whom a remote area exemption under section 23DX of the Act is in force for that area.

  • (7)

    In this rule:

    consultation means a service under an item listed in Groups A1 to A9 of the general medical services table.

    non-consultation service means a service under an item listed in the general medical service table other than in Groups A1 to A9.

  • (8)

    A reference in this rule to a highest fee is a reference to a fee for an item in the first claim processed by the Commission for which subrule (1), (2) or (4) applies.

Part2Services and fees

Item

Diagnostic imaging service

Fee

Group I1 — Ultrasound

Subgroup 1 — General

55028

Head, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55029

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

$34.25

55030

Orbital contents, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55031

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

$34.25

55032

Neck, 1 or more structures of, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55033

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

$34.25

55034

Breast, 1 or both, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55035

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

$34.25

55036

Abdomen, ultrasound scan of, including scan of urinary tract when undertaken, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55037

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

$34.25

55038

Urinary tract, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55039

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

$34.25

55040

Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy related or pregnancy complication, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55041

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

$34.25

55042

Pelvis, female, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55043

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

$34.25

55044

Pelvis, male, ultrasound scan of, by any or all approaches, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55045

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

$34.25

55048

Scrotum, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$99.15

55049

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

$34.25

55050

Musculo-skeletal, 1 or more regions, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$99.15

55051

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

$34.25

55052

Joint, 1 or more, ultrasound scan of, performed by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner where:

  • (a)

    the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for ultrasonic examination, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55055 or an item in Subgroup 2 or 3 of this Group applies; and

  • (b)

    the referring medical practitioner is not a member of a group of practitioners of which the first mentioned practitioner is a member (R)

$98.75

55053

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

$34.25

55054

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

$98.75

55055

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

$59.80

55056

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

$5.20

55057

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

$5.20

55058

Measurement of umbilical blood flow using pulsed wave or continuous wave Doppler techniques after the 26th week of gestation where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner for this procedure and where there is reason to suspect intrauterine growth retardation or a significant risk of foetal death, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$26.95

Subgroup 2 — Cardiac

55102

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

$162.05

55105

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

$91.70

55112

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

$254.65

55118

Heart, 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal examination of, from at least 2 oesophageal windows performed using a mechanical sector scanner or phased array transducer, with measurement of blood flow velocities across the cardiac valves using pulsed wave and continuous Doppler techniques, and real time colour flow mapping from at least 2 oesophageal windows, with recordings on video tape, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R) (Anaes. 17708 = 6B + 2T)

$254.10

55130

Intra-operative 2 dimensional real time transoesophageal echocardiography incorporating Doppler techniques with colour flow mapping and recording onto video tape, performed during cardiac surgery, incorporating sequential assessment of cardiac function before and after the surgical procedure (R) (Anaes. 17710 = 6B + 4T)

$367.95

Subgroup 3 — Vascular

55201

Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of:

  • (a)

    carotid vessels (with or without vertebral arteries); or

  • (b)

    peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis) (with or without intra-abdominal studies necessary for views of the lower aorta); or

  • (c)

    intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal vascular structures (excluding cardiac and pregnancy related studies);

not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — 1 examination and report (R)

$170.60

55204

Two or more examinations of the kind referred to in item 55201 and report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies (R)

$300.70

55207

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of the cavernosal artery of the penis following intracavernosal administration of a vasoactive agent, performed during the period of pharmacological activity of the injected agent, to confirm a diagnosis of vascular aetiology for impotence, where 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 rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist interprets the results and prepares a report, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (except item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$170.60

55210

Duplex scanning involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of cavernosal tissue of the penis to confirm a diagnosis and, where indicated, assess the progress and management of:

  • (a)

    priapism; or

  • (b)

    fibrosis of any type; or

  • (c)

    fracture of the tunica; or

  • (d)

    arteriovenous malformations;

where 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 rendered, immediately prior to or for a period during the rendering of the service, and that specialist 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 item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R).

$170.60

55225

Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$205.00

55231

Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis) and carotid vessels, with oculoplethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$341.05

55234

Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels (excluding the cavernosal artery and dorsal artery of the penis), including a service referred to in item 11603, 11606 or 11609, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$198.30

55237

Duplex scanning (unilateral or bilateral) involving B mode ultrasound imaging and integrated Doppler flow measurement by spectral analysis of peripheral vessels before measured exercise using treadmill or bicycle ergometer, and measurement of pressure:

  • (a)

    after exercise for 10 minutes; or

  • (b)

    until pressure is normal (unilateral or bilateral);

not being a service associated with a service to which an item in Subgroup 1 (with the exception of item 55054) or 4 of this Group applies — examination and report (R)

$219.95

Subgroup 4 — Urological

55300

Prostate, bladder base and urethra, transrectal ultrasound scan of, where performed:

  • (a)

    personally by a medical practitioner (not being the medical practitioner who assessed the patient as specified in (c)) using a transducer probe or probes that:

    • (i)

      have a nominal frequency of 7 to 7.5 megahertz or a nominal frequency range which includes frequencies of 7 to 7.5 megahertz; and

    • (ii)

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

  • (b)

    following a digital rectal examination of the prostate by that medical practitioner; and

  • (c)

    on a patient who has been assessed by a specialist in urology, radiation oncology or medical oncology or a consultant physician in medical oncology who has:

    • (i)

      examined the patient in the 60 days prior to the scan; and

    • (ii)

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

$98.75

Group I2 — Computerised tomography — examination and report

56001

Computerised tomography — scan of brain without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 57001 applies (R)

$195.15

56007

Computerised tomography — scan of brain with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, not being a service to which item 57007 applies (R)

$249.20

56010

Computerised tomography — scan of pituitary fossa with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R)

$282.35

56013

Computerised tomography — scan of orbits with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R)

$282.35

56016

Computerised tomography — scan of middle ear and temporal bone, unilateral or bilateral, with or without intravenous contrast medium and with or without brain scan when undertaken (R)

$336.25

56019

Computerised tomography — scan of temporal bones with air study (including reconstructions), with intrathecal injection but not including an associated brain scan (R)

$413.10

56022

Computerised tomography — scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both without intravenous contrast medium (R)

$223.70

56028

Computerised tomography — scan of facial bones, para nasal sinuses or both with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken (R)

$332.95

56101

Computerised 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)

$230.05

56107

Computerised 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 prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 applies (R)

$339.25

56210

Computerised tomography — scan of spine, 1 or more regions, without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R)

$242.15

56216

Computerised tomography — scan of spine, 1 or more regions, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R)

$350.90

56219

Computerised tomography — scan of spine, 1 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, 59727 or 59730 applies and not in association with item 60957 (R)

$325.80

56301

Computerised 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 (R)

$295.55

56307

Computerised 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 prior to intravenous contrast injection when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R)

$399.80

56401

Computerised 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)

$250.75

56407

Computerised tomography — scan of upper abdomen only (diaphragm to iliac crest) with intravenous contrast medium, and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56307, 56507, 56807 or 57007 applies (R)

$358.75

56409

Computerised 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)

$250.75

56412

Computerised tomography — scan of pelvis only (iliac crest to pubic symphysis) with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56407 applies (R)

$358.75

56501

Computerised tomography — scan of upper abdomen and pelvis without intravenous contrast medium, not being a service to which item 56801 or 57001 applies (R)

$381.80

56507

Computerised tomography — scan of upper abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, not being a service to which item 56807 or 57007 applies (R)

$481.80

56619

Computerised tomography — scan of extremities, 1 or more regions without intravenous contrast medium, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R)

$221.60

56625

Computerised tomography — scan of extremities, 1 or more regions with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken, payable once only, whether 1 or more attendances are required to complete the service (R)

$330.85

56801

Computerised tomography — scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis, with or without scans of soft tissues of neck, without intravenous contrast medium (R)

$461.15

56807

Computerised tomography — scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis, with or without scans of soft tissues of neck, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R)

$561.15

57001

Computerised tomography — scan of brain and chest, with or without scans of upper abdomen, without intravenous contrast medium (R)

$461.25

57007

Computerised tomography — scan of brain and chest, with or without scans of upper abdomen, with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken (R)

$561.25

57201

Computerised tomograph-pelvimetry (R)

$153.45

57341

Computerised tomography, in conjunction with a surgical procedure using interventional techniques, not being a service associated with a service to which another item in this table applies (R)

$478.45

57350

Computerised tomography — spiral angiography with intravenous contrast medium and with any scans prior to intravenous contrast injection, when undertaken — or more spiral data acquisitions, including image editing, and maximum intensity projections or 3 dimensional surface shaded display, including multiple projections, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)

$522.20

Group I3 — Diagnostic radiology

Subgroup 1 — Radiographic Examination of Extremities and Report

57506

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (NR)

$30.85

57509

Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or humerus (R)

$41.15

57512

Hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (NR)

$41.90

57515

Hand, wrist and forearm, or forearm and elbow, or elbow and humerus (R)

$55.90

57518

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (NR)

$33.70

57521

Foot, ankle, leg, knee or femur (R)

$44.95

57524

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (NR)

$51.10

57527

Foot and ankle, or ankle and leg, or leg and knee, or knee and femur (R)

$68.10

Subgroup 2 — Radiographic Examination of Shoulder or Pelvis and Report

57700

Shoulder or scapula (NR)

$41.90

57703

Shoulder or scapula (R)

$55.90

57706

Clavicle (NR)

$33.70

57709

Clavicle (R)

$44.95

57712

Hip joint (R)

$48.80

57715

Pelvic girdle (R)

$63.15

57721

Femur, internal fixation of neck or intertrochanteric (pertrochanteric) fracture (R)

$102.75

Subgroup 3 — Radiographic Examination of Head and Report

57900

Skull or cephalometry (R)

$66.80

57903

Sinuses (R)

$48.80

57906

Mastoids (R)

$66.80

57909

Petrous temporal bones (R)

$66.80

57912

Facial bones — orbit, maxilla or malar, any or all (R)

$48.80

57915

Mandible, not by orthopantomography technique (R)

$48.80

57918

Salivary calculus (R)

$48.80

57921

Nose (R)

$48.80

57924

Eye (R)

$48.80

57927

Temporo-mandibular joints (R)

$51.40

57930

Teeth — single area (R)

$34.05

57933

Teeth — full mouth (R)

$80.95

57936

Teeth — orthopantomography (R)

$49.00

57939

Palato-pharyngeal studies with fluoroscopic screening (R)

$66.80

57942

Palato-pharyngeal studies without fluoroscopic screening (R)

$51.40

57945

Larynx, lateral airways and soft tissues of the neck, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57939 or 57942 applies (R)

$44.95

Subgroup 4 — Radiographic Examination of Spine and Report

58100

Spine — cervical (R)

$69.55

58103

Spine — thoracic (R)

$57.15

58106

Spine — lumbo-sacral (R)

$79.70

58109

Spine — sacro-coccygeal (R)

$48.60

58112

Spine — 2 regions (R)

$100.70

58115

Spine — 3 or more regions (R)

$137.65

Subgroup 5 — Bone Age Study and Skeletal Surveys and Report

58300

Bone age study (R)

$41.50

58306

Skeletal survey (R)

$92.55

Subgroup 6 — Radiographic Examination of Thoracic Region and Report

58500

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (NR)

$36.60

58503

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography (R)

$48.80

58506

Chest (lung fields) by direct radiography with fluoroscopic screening (R)

$62.95

58509

Thoracic inlet or trachea (R)

$41.15

58521

Left ribs, right ribs or sternum (R)

$44.95

58524

Left and right ribs, left ribs and sternum, or right ribs and sternum (R)

$58.45

58527

Left ribs, right ribs and sternum (R)

$71.95

Subgroup 7 — Radiographic Examination of Urinary Tract and Report

58700

Plain renal only (R)

$48.80

58706

Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film (R)

$128.25

58709

Intravenous pyelography, including preliminary plain film and limited tomography, involving up to 3 tomographic cuts (R)

$159.70

58715

Antegrade or retrograde pyelography including preliminary plain film (R)

$102.75

58718

Retrograde cystography or retrograde urethrography (R) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)

$68.10

58721

Retrograde micturating cysto-urethrography (R) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)

$80.95

Subgroup 8 — Radiographic Examination of Alimentary Tract and Biliary System and Report

58900

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

$36.60

58903

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

$48.80

58906

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

$69.40

58909

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

$95.10

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)

$113.10

58915

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

$80.95

58918

Opaque enema (R)

$95.10

58921

Opaque enema, including air contrast study (R)

$113.10

58924

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

$80.95

58927

Cholegraphy direct — operative or post-operative (R)

$78.40

58933

Cholegraphy — percutaneous transhepatic (R)

$92.55

58936

Cholegraphy — drip infusion (R)

$154.20

58939

Defaecogram (R)

$142.90

Subgroup 9 — Radiographic Examination for Localisation of Foreign Bodies and Report

59103

Foreign body, localisation of and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)

Amount under rule 10

Subgroup 10 — Radiographic Examination of Breasts and Report

59300

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

  • (a)

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

  • (b)

    there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts because of:

    • (i)

      the past occurrence of breast malignancy in the patient or members of the patient's family; or

    • (ii)

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

$80.95

59303

Radiographic examination of 1 breast, (with or without thermography) and report if:

  • (a)

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

  • (b)

    there is reason to suspect the presence of malignancy in the breasts 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 an examination of the patient by a medical practitioner (R) (S)

$48.80

59306

Mammary ductogram (galactography) — 1 breast (R)

$93.35

59309

Mammary ductogram, (galactography) — 2 breasts (R)

$186.75

Subgroup 11 — Radiographic Examination in connection with Pregnancy and Report

59503

Pelvimetry, not being a service associated with a service to which item 57200 applies (R)

$92.55

Subgroup 12 — Radiographic Examination with Opaque or Contrast Media and Report

59700

Discography — 1 disc (R)

$71.95

59703

Dacryocystography — 1 side (R)

$48.80

59712

Hysterosalpingography (R)

$69.40

59718

Phlebography — 1 side (R)

$102.75

59724

Myelography — 1 region, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R)

$123.35

59727

Myelography — 2 regions, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies (R)

$205.70

59730

Myelography — 3 regions, not being a service associated with a service to which item 56219 applies(R)

$277.95

59733

Sialography — 1 side (R)

$69.40

59736

Vasoepididymography — 1 side (R)

$69.40

59739

Sinuses and fistulae (R)

Amount under rule 10

59745

Pneumoarthrography (R)

$43.70

59748

Arthrography — contrast (R)

$51.40

59751

Arthrography — double contrast (R)

$89.95

59754

Lymphangiography, including initial and delayed radiography (R)

$68.10

59760

Peritoneogram (herniography) with or without contrast medium including preparation — performed on a person over 14 years of age (R)

$119.20

59763

Air insufflation during video-fluoroscopic imaging, including associated consultation (R)

$138.60

Subgroup 13 — Angiography and Report

59900

Serial angiocardiography (rapid cassette changing) — each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)

$86.60

59903

Serial angiocardiography (single plane) — each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)

$119.20

59906

Serial angiocardiography (bi-plane) — each series (R) (Anaes. 17711 = 7B + 4T)

$119.20

59912

Selective coronary arteriography (R)

$317.55

59915

Cerebral angiography — 1 side (R)

$80.95

59918

Arteriography, peripheral — 1 side (R)

$102.75

59921

Aortography (R)

$102.75

59924

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

$102.75

59970

Angiography with fluoroscopy and image acquisition using a mobile image intensifier, 1 or more regions including any preliminary plain films, preparation and contrast injection (R)

$156.85

60000

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

$525.50

60003

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

$770.65

60006

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

$1,095.85

60009

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

$1,282.45

60012

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

$525.50

60015

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

$770.65

60018

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

$1,095.85

60021

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

$1,282.45

60024

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

$525.50

60027

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

$770.65

60030

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

$1,095.85

60033

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

$1,282.45

60036

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

$525.50

60039

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

$770.65

60042

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

$1,095.85

60045

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

$1,282.45

60048

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

$525.50

60051

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

$770.65

60054

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

$1,095.85

60057

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

$1,282.45

60060

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

$525.50

60063

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

$770.65

60066

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

$1,095.85

60069

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

$1,282,45

60072

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

$44.80

60075

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

$89.60

60078

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

$134.35

Subgroup 14 — Tomography and Report

60100

Tomography of any region and report (R)

$62.95

Subgroup 15 — Fluoroscopic Examination and Report

60500

Fluoroscopy, with general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)

$44.95

60503

Fluoroscopy, without general anaesthesia (not being a service associated with a radiographic examination) (R)

$30.85

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)

$66.05

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)

$102.35

Subgroup 16 — Examination not otherwise covered and Report

60700

Radiographic examination of region and report, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)

$5.20

Subgroup 17 — Preparation for Radiological Procedure

60903

Cerebral angiography — 1 side — percutaneous, catheter or open exposure (NR) (Anaes. 17710 = 5B + 5T)

$132.75

60909

Dacryocystography — 1 side (NR)

$41.15

60915

Aortography (NR) (Anaes. 17709 = 5B + 4T)

$73.10

60918

Arteriography (peripheral) or phlebography — 1 vessel (NR) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)

$54.50

60927

Selective arteriogram or phlebogram (NR) (Anaes. 17708 = 5B + 3T)

$45.00

60930

Percutaneous injection of opaque contrast into renal cyst (including aspiration) or renal pelvis for antegrade pyelography (NR)

$62.95

60933

Pneumoarthrography or pneumoperitoneum (NR)

$50.10

60936

Single or double contrast arthrography, excluding arthrography of the joints between articular processes of the vertebrae (NR)

$50.20

60939

Drip-infusion cholegraphy (NR)

$37.65

60942

Retrograde or percutaneous micturating cystourethrography or cystography or urethrography (NR)

$70.65

60945

Hysterosalpingography (NR) (Anaes. 17705 = 3B + 2T)

$62.95

60948

Discography — 1 disc (NR) (Anaes. 17707 = 5B + 2T)

$41.15

60957

Myelography (NR) (Anaes. 17712 = 7B + 5T)

$123.35

60966

Sinus or fistula (NR)

$21.35

60969

Sialography (NR)

$56.10

60972

Lymphangiography — 1 side (NR)

$123.35

60981

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (NR) (Anaes. 17709 = 4B + 5T)

$123.35

Subgroup 18 — 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)

$268.05

Group I4 — Nuclear medicine imaging

61302

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi — planar imaging (R)

$379.00

61303

Single stress or rest myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R)

$489.00

61306

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection, or rest and redistribution, myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi, or both, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion — planar imaging (R)

$599.25

61307

Combined stress and rest, stress and re-injection, or rest and redistribution, myocardial perfusion study with thallium or sestamibi, or both, including delayed imaging or re-injection protocol on a subsequent occasion, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R)

$729.25

61310

Myocardial infarct-avid study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R)

$310.15

61313

Gated cardiac blood pool study (equilibrium), with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R)

$261.00

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)

$359.50

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)

$326.65

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)

$420.60

61320

Cardiac first pass blood flow study or cardiac shunt study, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)

$193.30

61328

Lung perfusion study, with planar imaging and single photon emission tomography, or planar imaging, or single photon emission tomography (R)

$183.50

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)

$213.65

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)

$376.80

61352

Liver and spleen study (colloid) — planar imaging (R)

$219.00

61353

Liver and spleen study (colloid), with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R)

$326.40

61356

Red blood cell spleen or liver study, including single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R)

$331.65

61360

Hepatobiliary study, including morphine administration or pre-treatment with cholecystokinin (CCK) when undertaken (R)

$344.50

61361

Hepatobiliary study with formal quantification following baseline imaging, using an infusion of cholecystokinin (CCK) (R)

$394.50

61364

Bowel haemorrhage study (R)

$419.60

61368

Meckel’s diverticulum study (R)

$188.40

61372

Salivary study (R)

$188.40

61373

Gastro-oesophageal reflux study, including delayed imaging on a separate occasion when undertaken (R)

$413.50

61376

Oesophageal clearance study (R)

$121.10

61381

Gastric emptying study, using single tracer (R)

$509.25

61383

Combined solid and liquid gastric emptying study using dual isotope technique or the same isotope on separate days (R)

$552.00

61384

Radionuclide colonic transit study (R)

$609.80

61386

Renal study, including perfusion and renogram images and computer analysis or cortical study with planar imaging (R)

$280.75

61387

Renal cortical study, with single photon emission tomography and planar quantification (R)

$385.05

61389

Single renal study with pre-procedural administration of a diuretic or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (R)

$312.95

61390

Renal study with diuretic administration following a baseline study (R)

$346.20

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)

$521.00

61397

Cystoureterogram (R)

$208.45

61401

Testicular study (R)

$137.00

61402

Brain study using TC-exametazine, with single photon emission tomography and with planar imaging when undertaken (R)

$510.90

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)

$292.20

61409

Cerebro-spinal fluid transport study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R)

$737.60

61413

Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt patency study (R)

$190.80

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)

$100.30

61421

Bone study — whole body, with, when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and delayed imaging on a separate occasion (R)

$409.50

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)

$513.50

61426

Whole body study using iodine (R)

$468.50

61429

Whole body study using gallium (R)

$458.50

61430

Whole body study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$568.50

61433

Whole body study using cells labelled with Technetium (R)

$419.60

61434

Whole body study using cells labelled with Technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$519.60

61437

Whole body study using thallium (R)

$458.30

61438

Whole body study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$568.30

61441

Bone marrow study — whole body (R)

$413.50

61446

Localised bone or joint study, including when undertaken, blood flow, blood pool and repeat imaging on a separate occasion (R)

$285.05

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)

$391.10

61450

Localised study using gallium (R)

$335.70

61453

Localised study using gallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$446.20

61454

Localised study using cells labelled with Technetium (R)

$293.90

61457

Localised study using cells labelled with technetium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$397.30

61458

Localised study using thallium (R)

$335.15

61461

Localised study using thallium, with single photon emission tomography (R)

$445.70

61462

Repeat planar and single photon emission tomography imaging, or repeat planar or single photon emission tomography imaging on a subsequent occasion where no fee has been paid for the first investigation and there is no additional administration of radiopharmaceutical agent, not being a service associated with items 61373, 61409, 61421, 61425, 61446, 61449, 61484 or 61485 (R)

Amount under rule 14

61465

Venography (R)

$224.25

61469

Lymphoscintigraphy (R)

$293.90

61473

Thyroid study including uptake measurement when undertaken (R)

$150.00

61480

Parathyroid study, including planar imaging and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R)

$326.65

61484

Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more separate occasions (R)

$743.80

61485

Adrenal study, with imaging on 2 or more occasions and renal localisation and single photon emission tomography when undertaken (R)

$843.80

61495

Tear duct study (R)

$188.40

61499

Particle perfusion study (intra-arterial) or Le Veen shunt study (R)

$213.65

61503

Study of region or organ, not being a service to which another item in this Group applies (R)

$5.20

Notes to the Health Insurance (1996-97 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations

Note 1

The Health Insurance (1996-97 Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Regulations (in force under the Health Insurance Act 1973) as shown in this compilation comprise Statutory Rules 1996 No. 233 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Statutory Rules

Year and

number

Date of notification

in Gazette

Date of

commencement

Application, saving or

transitional provisions

1996 No. 233

30 Oct 1996

1 Nov 1996

1996 No. 337

24 Dec 1996

20 Jan 1997

—

1997 No. 12

19 Feb 1997

19 Feb 1997

—

1997 No. 297

31 Oct 1997

1 Nov 1997

—

Table of Amendments

    ad. = added or inserted

     am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Schedule.................................

am. 1996 No. 337; 1997 No. 12

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