Billing Codes

55143

Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1, IR.1.1 and IR.1.2 Repeat pharmacological or exercise stress echocardiography if: (a) a service to which item 55141, 55145, 55146, or this item, applies has been performed on the patient in the previous 24 months; and (b) the patient has symptoms of ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and (c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which: (i) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or (ii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies Applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R)

Schedule fee
$484.50
was $472.20
100% Benefit
85%: $411.85
75%: $363.40
Category
Category 5 — Diagnostic Imaging
Group I1
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.0.1, IR.1.1 and IR.1.2 Repeat pharmacological or exercise stress echocardiography if: (a) a service to which item 55141, 55145, 55146, or this item, applies has been performed on the patient in the previous 24 months; and (b) the patient has symptoms of ischaemia that have evolved and are not adequately controlled with optimal medical therapy; and (c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which: (i) item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729 or 11730 applies; or (ii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies Applicable not more than once in a 12 month period (R)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $472.2 $484.5

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