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Total Items
5886
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Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
71195
3 or more items described in item 71189.
$42.05 $41.00
Item Number
71195
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.05
DVA
$41.00
-$1.05 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.00
Full Description
3 or more items described in item 71189.
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71198
Estimation of serum tryptase for the evaluation of unexplained acute hypotension or suspected anaphylactic event, assessment of risk in stinging insect anaphylaxis, exclusion of mastocytosis, monitoring of known mastocytosis.
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71198
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
Estimation of serum tryptase for the evaluation of unexplained acute hypotension or suspected anaphylactic event, assessment of risk in stinging insect anaphylaxis, exclusion of mastocytosis, monitoring of known mastocytosis.
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71200
Detection and quantitation, if present, of free kappa and lambda light chains in serum for the diagnosis or monitoring of amyloidosis, myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasias.
$62.65 $61.05
Item Number
71200
Fee Comparison
MBS
$62.65
DVA
$61.05
-$1.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$61.05
Full Description
Detection and quantitation, if present, of free kappa and lambda light chains in serum for the diagnosis or monitoring of amyloidosis, myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasias.
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71202
Measurable residual disease (MRD) testing by flow cytometry, performed on bone marrow from a patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, for the purpose of determining baseline MRD, or facilitating the determination of MRD following combination chemotherapy or after salvage therapy, requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a haematologist or oncologist
$577.85 $563.20
Item Number
71202
Fee Comparison
MBS
$577.85
DVA
$563.20
-$14.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$563.20
Full Description
Measurable residual disease (MRD) testing by flow cytometry, performed on bone marrow from a patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, for the purpose of determining baseline MRD, or facilitating the determination of MRD following combination chemotherapy or after salvage therapy, requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a haematologist or oncologist
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71203
Determination of HLAB5701 status by flow cytometry or cytotoxity assay prior to the initiation of Abacavir therapy including item 73323 if performed.
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71203
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
Determination of HLAB5701 status by flow cytometry or cytotoxity assay prior to the initiation of Abacavir therapy including item 73323 if performed.
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72813
Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$75.10 $73.20
Item Number
72813
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.10
DVA
$73.20
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$73.20
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72814
Immunohistochemical examination by immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques using the programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD‑L1) antibody of tumour material from a patient diagnosed with: (a) non‑small cell lung cancer; or (b) recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx or larynx; or (c) locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
$78.30 $76.30
Item Number
72814
Fee Comparison
MBS
$78.30
DVA
$76.30
-$2.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$76.30
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination by immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques using the programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD‑L1) antibody of tumour material from a patient diagnosed with: (a) non‑small cell lung cancer; or (b) recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx or larynx; or (c) locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
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72816
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
$90.70 $88.40
Item Number
72816
Fee Comparison
MBS
$90.70
DVA
$88.40
-$2.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$88.40
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72817
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$101.70 $99.10
Item Number
72817
Fee Comparison
MBS
$101.70
DVA
$99.10
-$2.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$99.10
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72818
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$112.45 $109.60
Item Number
72818
Fee Comparison
MBS
$112.45
DVA
$109.60
-$2.85 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$109.60
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72823
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
$102.10 $99.50
Item Number
72823
Fee Comparison
MBS
$102.10
DVA
$99.50
-$2.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$99.50
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72824
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$148.50 $144.75
Item Number
72824
Fee Comparison
MBS
$148.50
DVA
$144.75
-$3.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$144.75
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72825
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$189.40 $184.60
Item Number
72825
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.40
DVA
$184.60
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$184.60
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72826
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 to 11 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$204.45 $199.25
Item Number
72826
Fee Comparison
MBS
$204.45
DVA
$199.25
-$5.20 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$199.25
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 to 11 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72827
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 12 to 17 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
$219.50 $213.95
Item Number
72827
Fee Comparison
MBS
$219.50
DVA
$213.95
-$5.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$213.95
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 12 to 17 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
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72828
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 18 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
$234.60 $228.65
Item Number
72828
Fee Comparison
MBS
$234.60
DVA
$228.65
-$5.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$228.65
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 18 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
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72830
Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$288.05 $280.75
Item Number
72830
Fee Comparison
MBS
$288.05
DVA
$280.75
-$7.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$280.75
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72836
Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$438.30 $427.20
Item Number
72836
Fee Comparison
MBS
$438.30
DVA
$427.20
-$11.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$427.20
Full Description
Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72838
Examination of complexicity level 7 biopsy material with multiple tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens. (Item is subject to rule 13)
$490.50 $478.05
Item Number
72838
Fee Comparison
MBS
$490.50
DVA
$478.05
-$12.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$478.05
Full Description
Examination of complexicity level 7 biopsy material with multiple tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens. (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72844
Enzyme histochemistry of skeletal muscle for investigation of primary degenerative or metabolic muscle diseases or of muscle abnormalities secondary to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system - 1 or more tests
$32.30 $31.50
Item Number
72844
Fee Comparison
MBS
$32.30
DVA
$31.50
-$0.80 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$31.50
Full Description
Enzyme histochemistry of skeletal muscle for investigation of primary degenerative or metabolic muscle diseases or of muscle abnormalities secondary to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system - 1 or more tests
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72846
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 72848 (Item is subject to rule 13)
$62.65 $61.05
Item Number
72846
Fee Comparison
MBS
$62.65
DVA
$61.05
-$1.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$61.05
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 72848 (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72847
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$93.95 $91.55
Item Number
72847
Fee Comparison
MBS
$93.95
DVA
$91.55
-$2.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$91.55
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72848
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
$78.30 $76.30
Item Number
72848
Fee Comparison
MBS
$78.30
DVA
$76.30
-$2.00 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$76.30
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72849
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7-10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$109.60 $106.80
Item Number
72849
Fee Comparison
MBS
$109.60
DVA
$106.80
-$2.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$106.80
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7-10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72850
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$125.20 $122.05
Item Number
72850
Fee Comparison
MBS
$125.20
DVA
$122.05
-$3.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$122.05
Full Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72851
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
$593.60 $578.55
Item Number
72851
Fee Comparison
MBS
$593.60
DVA
$578.55
-$15.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$578.55
Full Description
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72852
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$791.10 $771.05
Item Number
72852
Fee Comparison
MBS
$791.10
DVA
$771.05
-$20.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$771.05
Full Description
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72855
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
$193.65 $188.75
Item Number
72855
Fee Comparison
MBS
$193.65
DVA
$188.75
-$4.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$188.75
Full Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72856
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$258.25 $251.70
Item Number
72856
Fee Comparison
MBS
$258.25
DVA
$251.70
-$6.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$251.70
Full Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72857
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
$301.30 $293.65
Item Number
72857
Fee Comparison
MBS
$301.30
DVA
$293.65
-$7.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$293.65
Full Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
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72858
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require no more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
$189.10 $184.30
Item Number
72858
Fee Comparison
MBS
$189.10
DVA
$184.30
-$4.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$184.30
Full Description
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require no more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
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72859
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
$388.75 $378.90
Item Number
72859
Fee Comparison
MBS
$388.75
DVA
$378.90
-$9.85 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$378.90
Full Description
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
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72860
Retrieval and review of one or more archived formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks to determine the appropriate samples for the purpose of conducting genetic testing, other than: (a) a service associated with a service to which item 72858 or 72859 applies; or (b) a service associated with, and rendered in the same patient episode as, a service to which an item in Group P5, P6, P10 or P11 applies Applicable not more than once in a patient episode
$89.30 $87.05
Item Number
72860
Fee Comparison
MBS
$89.30
DVA
$87.05
-$2.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$87.05
Full Description
Retrieval and review of one or more archived formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks to determine the appropriate samples for the purpose of conducting genetic testing, other than: (a) a service associated with a service to which item 72858 or 72859 applies; or (b) a service associated with, and rendered in the same patient episode as, a service to which an item in Group P5, P6, P10 or P11 applies Applicable not more than once in a patient episode
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73043
Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more tests
$24.00 $23.40
Item Number
73043
Fee Comparison
MBS
$24.00
DVA
$23.40
-$0.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$23.40
Full Description
Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more tests
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73045
Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examination mentioned in item 73076); and including any Group P5 service, if performed on: (a) specimens resulting from washings or brushings from sites not specified in item 73043; or (b) a single specimen of sputum or urine; or (c) 1 or more specimens of other body fluids; 1 or more tests
$51.05 $49.75
Item Number
73045
Fee Comparison
MBS
$51.05
DVA
$49.75
-$1.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$49.75
Full Description
Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examination mentioned in item 73076); and including any Group P5 service, if performed on: (a) specimens resulting from washings or brushings from sites not specified in item 73043; or (b) a single specimen of sputum or urine; or (c) 1 or more specimens of other body fluids; 1 or more tests
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73047
Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells
$99.45 $96.95
Item Number
73047
Fee Comparison
MBS
$99.45
DVA
$96.95
-$2.50 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$96.95
Full Description
Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells
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73049
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 1 identified site
$71.60 $69.80
Item Number
73049
Fee Comparison
MBS
$71.60
DVA
$69.80
-$1.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$69.80
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 1 identified site
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73051
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
$179.00 $174.45
Item Number
73051
Fee Comparison
MBS
$179.00
DVA
$174.45
-$4.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$174.45
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
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73059
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13)
$45.20 $44.05
Item Number
73059
Fee Comparison
MBS
$45.20
DVA
$44.05
-$1.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$44.05
Full Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13)
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73060
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$60.30 $58.75
Item Number
73060
Fee Comparison
MBS
$60.30
DVA
$58.75
-$1.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$58.75
Full Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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73061
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
$53.80 $52.45
Item Number
73061
Fee Comparison
MBS
$53.80
DVA
$52.45
-$1.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$52.45
Full Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
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73062
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 2 or more separately identified sites.
$93.50 $91.15
Item Number
73062
Fee Comparison
MBS
$93.50
DVA
$91.15
-$2.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$91.15
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 2 or more separately identified sites.
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73063
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
$104.40 $101.75
Item Number
73063
Fee Comparison
MBS
$104.40
DVA
$101.75
-$2.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$101.75
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
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73064
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7 to 10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$75.30 $73.40
Item Number
73064
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.30
DVA
$73.40
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$73.40
Full Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7 to 10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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73065
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
$90.35 $88.05
Item Number
73065
Fee Comparison
MBS
$90.35
DVA
$88.05
-$2.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$88.05
Full Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
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73066
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
$232.65 $226.75
Item Number
73066
Fee Comparison
MBS
$232.65
DVA
$226.75
-$5.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$226.75
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
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73067
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
$135.70 $132.25
Item Number
73067
Fee Comparison
MBS
$135.70
DVA
$132.25
-$3.45 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$132.25
Full Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
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73070
73070 A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer: (a) performed on a liquid based cervical specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, once only in a 57 month period
$36.80 $35.85
Item Number
73070
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.80
DVA
$35.85
-$0.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.85
Full Description
73070 A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer: (a) performed on a liquid based cervical specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, once only in a 57 month period
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73071
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer, if performed: (a) on a self‑collected vaginal specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, applicable once in 57 months
$36.80 $35.85
Item Number
73071
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.80
DVA
$35.85
-$0.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.85
Full Description
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer, if performed: (a) on a self‑collected vaginal specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, applicable once in 57 months
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73072
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus: (a) for the investigation of a patient in a specific population that appears to have a higher risk of cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (b) for the follow‑up management of a patient with a previously detected oncogenic human papillomavirus infection or cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (c) for the investigation of a patient with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer; or (d) for the follow‑up management of a patient after treatment of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix; or (e) for the follow‑up management of a patient with glandular abnormalities; or (f) for the follow‑up management of a patient exposed to diethylstilboestrol in utero; or (g) for a patient previously treated for a genital tract malignancy when performed as a co-test for both human papillomavirus (HPV) and liquid-based cytology (LBC).
$36.80 $35.85
Item Number
73072
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.80
DVA
$35.85
-$0.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.85
Full Description
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus: (a) for the investigation of a patient in a specific population that appears to have a higher risk of cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (b) for the follow‑up management of a patient with a previously detected oncogenic human papillomavirus infection or cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (c) for the investigation of a patient with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer; or (d) for the follow‑up management of a patient after treatment of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix; or (e) for the follow‑up management of a patient with glandular abnormalities; or (f) for the follow‑up management of a patient exposed to diethylstilboestrol in utero; or (g) for a patient previously treated for a genital tract malignancy when performed as a co-test for both human papillomavirus (HPV) and liquid-based cytology (LBC).
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MBS Fee
$42.05
DVA Fee
$41.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
3 or more items described in item 71189.
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Estimation of serum tryptase for the evaluation of unexplained acute hypotension or suspected anaphylactic event, assessment of risk in stinging insect anaphylaxis, exclusion of mastocytosis, monitoring of known mastocytosis.
MBS Fee
$62.65
DVA Fee
$61.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection and quantitation, if present, of free kappa and lambda light chains in serum for the diagnosis or monitoring of amyloidosis, myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasias.
MBS Fee
$577.85
DVA Fee
$563.20
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Measurable residual disease (MRD) testing by flow cytometry, performed on bone marrow from a patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, for the purpose of determining baseline MRD, or facilitating the determination of MRD following combination chemotherapy or after salvage therapy, requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a haematologist or oncologist
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Determination of HLAB5701 status by flow cytometry or cytotoxity assay prior to the initiation of Abacavir therapy including item 73323 if performed.
MBS Fee
$75.10
DVA Fee
$73.20
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 2 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$78.30
DVA Fee
$76.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination by immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques using the programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD‑L1) antibody of tumour material from a patient diagnosed with: (a) non‑small cell lung cancer; or (b) recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx or larynx; or (c) locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
MBS Fee
$90.70
DVA Fee
$88.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$101.70
DVA Fee
$99.10
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$112.45
DVA Fee
$109.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 3 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$102.10
DVA Fee
$99.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$148.50
DVA Fee
$144.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$189.40
DVA Fee
$184.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 5 to 7 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$204.45
DVA Fee
$199.25
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 8 to 11 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$219.50
DVA Fee
$213.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 12 to 17 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
MBS Fee
$234.60
DVA Fee
$228.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 4 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 18 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to Rule 13)
MBS Fee
$288.05
DVA Fee
$280.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 5 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$438.30
DVA Fee
$427.20
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexity level 6 biopsy material with 1 or more tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$490.50
DVA Fee
$478.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of complexicity level 7 biopsy material with multiple tissue blocks, including specimen dissection, all tissue processing, staining, light microscopy and professional opinion or opinions - 1 or more separately identified specimens. (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$32.30
DVA Fee
$31.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Enzyme histochemistry of skeletal muscle for investigation of primary degenerative or metabolic muscle diseases or of muscle abnormalities secondary to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system - 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$62.65
DVA Fee
$61.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 72848 (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$93.95
DVA Fee
$91.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4-6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$78.30
DVA Fee
$76.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$109.60
DVA Fee
$106.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7-10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$125.20
DVA Fee
$122.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunohistochemical examination of biopsy material by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$593.60
DVA Fee
$578.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$791.10
DVA Fee
$771.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Electron microscopic examination of biopsy material - 2 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$193.65
DVA Fee
$188.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 1 separately identified specimen (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$258.25
DVA Fee
$251.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 2 to 4 separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$301.30
DVA Fee
$293.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Intraoperative consultation and examination of biopsy material by frozen section or tissue imprint or smear - 5 or more separately identified specimens (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$189.10
DVA Fee
$184.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require no more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
MBS Fee
$388.75
DVA Fee
$378.90
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A second opinion, provided in a written report, where the opinion and report together require more than 30 minutes to complete, on a patient specimen, requested by a treating practitioner, where further information is needed for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.
MBS Fee
$89.30
DVA Fee
$87.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Retrieval and review of one or more archived formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks to determine the appropriate samples for the purpose of conducting genetic testing, other than: (a) a service associated with a service to which item 72858 or 72859 applies; or (b) a service associated with, and rendered in the same patient episode as, a service to which an item in Group P5, P6, P10 or P11 applies Applicable not more than once in a patient episode
MBS Fee
$24.00
DVA Fee
$23.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin, lip, mouth, nose or anus for detection of precancerous or cancerous changes 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$51.05
DVA Fee
$49.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examination mentioned in item 73076); and including any Group P5 service, if performed on: (a) specimens resulting from washings or brushings from sites not specified in item 73043; or (b) a single specimen of sputum or urine; or (c) 1 or more specimens of other body fluids; 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$99.45
DVA Fee
$96.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells
MBS Fee
$71.60
DVA Fee
$69.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 1 identified site
MBS Fee
$179.00
DVA Fee
$174.45
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
MBS Fee
$45.20
DVA Fee
$44.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 antibodies except those listed in 73061 (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$60.30
DVA Fee
$58.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 4 to 6 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$53.80
DVA Fee
$52.45
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 1 to 3 of the following antibodies - oestrogen, progesterone and c-erb-B2 (HER2) (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$93.50
DVA Fee
$91.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues - 2 or more separately identified sites.
MBS Fee
$104.40
DVA Fee
$101.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
MBS Fee
$75.30
DVA Fee
$73.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 7 to 10 antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$90.35
DVA Fee
$88.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in items 73045, 73047, 73049, 73051, 73062, 73063, 73066 and 73067 for the characterisation of a malignancy by immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase or other labelled antibody techniques with multiple antigenic specificities per specimen - 11 or more antibodies (Item is subject to rule 13)
MBS Fee
$232.65
DVA Fee
$226.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if a recognized pathologist: (a) performs the aspiration; or (b) attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance
MBS Fee
$135.70
DVA Fee
$132.25
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately identified sites by fine needle aspiration of solid tissue or tissues if an employee of an approved pathology authority attends the aspiration for confirmation of sample adequacy
MBS Fee
$36.80
DVA Fee
$35.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
73070 A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer: (a) performed on a liquid based cervical specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, once only in a 57 month period
MBS Fee
$36.80
DVA Fee
$35.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that may be associated with cervical pre‑cancer or cancer, if performed: (a) on a self‑collected vaginal specimen; and (b) for an asymptomatic patient who is at least 24 years and 9 months of age For any particular patient, applicable once in 57 months
MBS Fee
$36.80
DVA Fee
$35.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus: (a) for the investigation of a patient in a specific population that appears to have a higher risk of cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (b) for the follow‑up management of a patient with a previously detected oncogenic human papillomavirus infection or cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (c) for the investigation of a patient with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer; or (d) for the follow‑up management of a patient after treatment of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix; or (e) for the follow‑up management of a patient with glandular abnormalities; or (f) for the follow‑up management of a patient exposed to diethylstilboestrol in utero; or (g) for a patient previously treated for a genital tract malignancy when performed as a co-test for both human papillomavirus (HPV) and liquid-based cytology (LBC).
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