Every item with both an MBS schedule fee and a DVA fee, side by side — with the dollar and percentage difference. Search an item number or sort by the biggest gaps.
| Item | Description | MBS fee | DVA fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72860 | Retrieval and review of one or more archived formalin fixed paraffin embedded bl… | $89.30 | $87.05 | -2.25 (-2.5%) |
| 73043 | Cytology (including serial examinations) of nipple discharge or smears from skin… | $24.00 | $23.40 | -0.60 (-2.5%) |
| 73045 | Cytology (including serial examinations) for malignancy (other than an examinati… | $51.05 | $49.75 | -1.30 (-2.5%) |
| 73047 | Cytology of a series of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells | $99.45 | $96.95 | -2.50 (-2.5%) |
| 73049 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration … | $71.60 | $69.80 | -1.80 (-2.5%) |
| 73051 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by … | $179.00 | $174.45 | -4.55 (-2.5%) |
| 73059 | Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in i… | $45.20 | $44.05 | -1.15 (-2.5%) |
| 73060 | Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in i… | $60.30 | $58.75 | -1.55 (-2.6%) |
| 73061 | Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in i… | $53.80 | $52.45 | -1.35 (-2.5%) |
| 73062 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient by fine needle aspiration … | $93.50 | $91.15 | -2.35 (-2.5%) |
| 73063 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at one identified site by … | $104.40 | $101.75 | -2.65 (-2.5%) |
| 73064 | Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in i… | $75.30 | $73.40 | -1.90 (-2.5%) |
| 73065 | Immunocytochemical examination of material obtained by procedures described in i… | $90.35 | $88.05 | -2.30 (-2.5%) |
| 73066 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately id… | $232.65 | $226.75 | -5.90 (-2.5%) |
| 73067 | Cytology of material obtained directly from a patient at 2 or more separately id… | $135.70 | $132.25 | -3.45 (-2.5%) |
| 73070 | 73070 A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus t… | $36.80 | $35.85 | -0.95 (-2.6%) |
| 73071 | A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus that ma… | $36.80 | $35.85 | -0.95 (-2.6%) |
| 73072 | A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus: (a) fo… | $36.80 | $35.85 | -0.95 (-2.6%) |
| 73074 | A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus, for th… | $36.80 | $35.85 | -0.95 (-2.6%) |
| 73075 | A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus, if: (a… | $36.80 | $35.85 | -0.95 (-2.6%) |
| 73076 | Cytology of a liquid‑based cervical or vaginal vault specimen, where the stained… | $48.30 | $47.10 | -1.20 (-2.5%) |
| 73287 | The study of the whole of every chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, p… | $394.55 | $394.55 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73289 | The study of the whole of every chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, p… | $358.95 | $358.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73290 | The study of the whole of each chromosome by cytogenetic or other techniques, pe… | $394.55 | $394.55 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73291 | Analysis of one or more chromosome regions for specific constitutional genetic a… | $230.95 | $230.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73292 | Analysis of chromosomes by genome-wide micro-array including targeted assessment… | $589.90 | $589.90 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73293 | Analysis of one or more regions on all chromosomes for specific constitutional g… | $230.95 | $230.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73294 | Analysis of the PMP22 gene for constitutional genetic abnormalities causing peri… | $230.95 | $230.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73295 | Detection of germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic or likely pathogenic gene varian… | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73296 | Characterisation of germline gene variants, including copy number variation wher… | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73297 | Characterisation of germline gene variants, including copy number variation wher… | $400.00 | $400.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73298 | Characterisation of germline gene variants in the following genes: (a) COL4A3; a… | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73299 | Characterisation of germline gene variants: (a) in the following genes: (i) COL4… | $400.00 | $400.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73300 | Detection of mutation of the FMR1 gene where: (a) the patient exhibits intellect… | $101.30 | $101.30 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73301 | A test of tumour tissue from a patient with advanced (FIGO III-IV), high grade s… | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73302 | Characterisation of germline gene variants including copy number variants, in BR… | $400.00 | $400.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73303 | A test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic castration-resistant pros… | $1000.00 | $1000.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73304 | Detection of germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic or likely pathogenic gene varian… | $1000.00 | $1000.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73305 | Detection of mutation of the FMR1 gene by Southern Blot analysis where the resul… | $202.65 | $202.65 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73306 | Gene expression profiling testing using EndoPredict, for the purpose of profilin… | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73307 | A test of tumour tissue from a patient with advanced (FIGO III-IV), high-grade s… | $3000.00 | $3000.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73308 | Characterisation of the genotype of a patient for Factor V Leiden gene mutation,… | $36.45 | $36.45 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73309 | A test described in item 73308, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests… | $36.45 | $36.45 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73310 | Measurable residual disease (MRD) testing by next-generation sequencing, perform… | $1550.00 | $1550.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73311 | Characterisation of the genotype of a person who is a first degree relative of a… | $36.45 | $36.45 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73312 | A test described in item 73311, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests… | $36.45 | $36.45 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73313 | Development of a quantitative patient‑specific molecular assay for measurable re… | $3000.00 | $3000.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73314 | Characterisation of gene rearrangement or the identification of mutations within… | $230.95 | $230.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73315 | A test described in item 73314, if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests… | $230.95 | $230.95 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
| 73316 | Measurable residual disease (MRD) testing by a quantitative patient-specific mol… | $780.00 | $780.00 | +0.00 (+0.0%) |
A positive difference means DVA pays more than the MBS schedule fee. Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service.
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