Group P6: Cytology
20 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73043Cytology examination of nipple discharge or skin/mucosal smears (nipple, skin, lip, mouth, nose, anus) to detect precancerous or cancerous changes; includes serial examinations. | $24.00 | $18.00 | $20.40 (85%) |
| 73045Cytology examination of washings, brushings, sputum, urine, or other body fluids for malignancy detection, including serial examinations and related Group P5 services. | $51.05 | $38.30 | $43.40 (85%) |
| 73047Examination of 3 sputum or urine specimens for malignant cells to screen or diagnose cancer. | $99.45 | $74.60 | $84.55 (85%) |
| 73049Fine needle aspiration cytology from one identified solid tissue site, reported on material obtained directly from the patient. | $71.60 | $53.70 | $60.90 (85%) |
| 73051Fine needle aspiration cytology of a solid tissue at one site, performed or attended by a pathologist who examines the material during the procedure. | $179.00 | $134.25 | $152.15 (85%) |
| 73059Immunocytochemical staining of biopsied tissue using 1–3 antibodies to characterise malignancy, excluding those covered under item 73061. | $45.20 | $33.90 | $38.45 (85%) |
| 73060Immunocytochemical examination using 4-6 antibodies to characterise malignancy in cytology specimens obtained by specific collection procedures, performed via immunofluorescence or immunoperoxidase techniques. | $60.30 | $45.25 | $51.30 (85%) |
| 73061Immunocytochemical testing of tissue from specified procedures using up to 3 antibodies (oestrogen, progesterone, or HER2) to characterise malignancy. | $53.80 | $40.35 | $45.75 (85%) |
| 73062Fine needle aspiration cytology from 2 or more separate tissue sites obtained directly from a patient. | $93.50 | $70.15 | $79.50 (85%) |
| 73063Fine needle aspiration cytology from one site with pathology staff present to confirm adequate sampling. | $104.40 | $78.30 | $88.75 (85%) |
| 73064Immunocytochemical examination of samples from specific tissue collection procedures using 7-10 antibodies to characterise malignancy by immunofluorescence or immunoperoxidase staining. | $75.30 | $56.50 | $64.05 (85%) |
| 73065Immunocytochemical analysis using 11 or more antibodies to characterise malignancy in specimens from specified sampling procedures, employing immunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase, or labelled antibody techniques. | $90.35 | $67.80 | $76.80 (85%) |
| 73066Fine needle aspiration cytology from 2 or more body sites performed or directly supervised by a pathologist, with on-site cytological examination. | $232.65 | $174.50 | $197.80 (85%) |
| 73067Fine needle aspiration cytology from 2 or more sites with an approved pathology authority employee present to confirm sample adequacy. | $135.70 | $101.80 | $115.35 (85%) |
| 73070HPV genotyping test on liquid-based cervical specimen for asymptomatic patients aged 24 years 9 months or over, limited to once per 57 months. | $36.80 | $27.60 | $31.30 (85%) |
| 73071HPV testing with partial genotyping on self-collected vaginal specimen for asymptomatic patients aged 24 years 9 months or older, limited to once per 57 months. | $36.80 | $27.60 | $31.30 (85%) |
| 73072HPV partial genotyping test for cervical cancer investigation or follow-up in high-risk patients, those with prior HPV/pre-cancer/cancer, symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer, post-treatment monitoring, glandular abnormalities, DES exposure, or pri… | $36.80 | $27.60 | $31.30 (85%) |
| 73074HPV testing with partial genotyping for patients post-total hysterectomy to investigate possible oncogenic infection. | $36.80 | $27.60 | $31.30 (85%) |
| 73075Repeat HPV genotyping test when the initial specimen was unsatisfactory. | $36.80 | $27.60 | $31.30 (85%) |
| 73076Microscopic or automated examination of liquid-based cervical or vaginal cytology when associated with HPV testing, for diagnostic or follow-up purposes including post-treatment monitoring of endometrial adenocarcinoma or repeat testing for unsatisfa… | $48.30 | $36.25 | $41.10 (85%) |