Billing Codes

69499

Detection of hepatitis C viral RNA if: (a) the patient is hepatitis C seropositive; or (aa) the patient's hepatitis C serological status is uncertain after an inconclusive serology test result; or (b) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the hepatitis C status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute hepatitis C prior to seroconversion if considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient (Item is subject to rule 25 - not more than once in a 12-month period in total for both items 69499 and 69500)

Schedule fee
$92.20
was $92.20
100% Benefit
85%: $78.40
75%: $69.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Group P3
Status
Updated
Full description

Detection of hepatitis C viral RNA if: (a) the patient is hepatitis C seropositive; or (aa) the patient's hepatitis C serological status is uncertain after an inconclusive serology test result; or (b) the test is performed for the purpose of: (i) determining the hepatitis C status of an immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patient; or (ii) the detection of acute hepatitis C prior to seroconversion if considered necessary for the clinical management of the patient (Item is subject to rule 25 - not more than once in a 12-month period in total for both items 69499 and 69500)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 UPDATED $92.2 $92.2

Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service