Group P9: Simple Basic Pathology Tests
28 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73801Microscopic examination of semen specimen to detect presence or absence of sperm. | $6.90 | $5.20 | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73802Blood count test including haemoglobin, red and white cell counts, blood film examination, and sedimentation rate. | $4.55 | $3.45 | $3.90 (85%) |
| 73803I need the MBS item descriptor for item 73802 to provide an accurate summary. Could you please provide the full item description or details about what tests are covered under item 73802? | $6.35 | $4.80 | $5.40 (85%) |
| 73804Pathology service comprising three or more of the following tests: full blood count, electrolytes, liver function, renal function, lipids, glucose, or thyroid function. | $8.15 | $6.15 | $6.95 (85%) |
| 73805Laboratory examination of urine sample under a microscope to identify cells, crystals, bacteria, and other structures, excluding chemical dipstick analysis. | $4.55 | $3.45 | $3.90 (85%) |
| 73806Immunochemical pregnancy test (single or multiple methods) to detect pregnancy. | $10.15 | $7.65 | $8.65 (85%) |
| 73807Microscopic examination of wet film specimens (excluding urine) with applicable stains to identify organisms or cells. | $6.90 | $5.20 | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73808Gram-stain microscopy of samples, optionally including gonorrhoea or chlamydia identification procedures. | $8.65 | $6.50 | $7.40 (85%) |
| 73809Faecal occult blood testing using chemical reagent methods (stick, strip or tablet) to detect hidden blood in stool samples. | $2.35 | $1.80 | $2.00 (85%) |
| 73810Microscopy examination of skin, hair or nails for fungal infection at one or more sites. | $6.90 | $5.20 | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73811Intradermal injection of tuberculin to test for tuberculosis infection or immunity; used to screen for TB exposure or assess TB vaccine response. | $11.20 | $8.40 | $9.55 (85%) |
| 73812Point-of-care HbA1c testing for established diabetes management in RACGP-accredited general practices using NGSP-certified methods, limited to 3 tests per 12 months per patient. | $11.80 | $8.85 | $10.05 (85%) |
| 73813Molecular point-of-care testing by a medical practitioner for detection of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomonas vaginalis infections. | $117.65 | — | $100.05 (85%) |
| 73825Nurse practitioner point-of-care molecular testing for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomonas detection for diagnosis of these infections. | $117.65 | — | $100.05 (85%) |
| 73826Point-of-care HbA1c testing by an accredited nurse practitioner in general practice for diabetes management, up to 3 times per 12 months using NGSP-certified equipment. | $11.80 | $8.85 | $10.05 (85%) |
| 73828Semen examination to check for the presence of sperm, performed by a participating nurse practitioner. | $6.90 | — | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73829Blood tests including haemoglobin, white cell count, red cell count, haematocrit, ESR, and blood film examination performed by a participating nurse practitioner. | $4.55 | — | $3.90 (85%) |
| 73830Nurse practitioner performs two pathology tests for a participating practice, typically screening or diagnostic tests ordered as part of routine clinical assessment. | $6.35 | — | $5.40 (85%) |
| 73831Participating nurse practitioner conducts 3 or more tests listed in item 73829 for eligible patients, typically for chronic disease management or preventive health assessment. | $8.15 | — | $6.95 (85%) |
| 73832Examination of urine sample under a microscope to identify cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria, performed by a participating nurse practitioner (excludes dipstick testing). | $4.55 | — | $3.90 (85%) |
| 73833Pregnancy test performed by immunochemical method(s) by a participating nurse practitioner. | $10.15 | — | $8.65 (85%) |
| 73834Wet film microscopy examination (excluding urine) with staining performed by a participating nurse practitioner. | $6.90 | — | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73835Gram-stained film microscopy performed by a participating nurse practitioner, with optional additional testing services if needed. | $8.65 | — | $7.40 (85%) |
| 73836Occult blood testing of faeces using reagent stick, strip, or tablet method performed by a participating nurse practitioner. | $2.35 | — | $2.00 (85%) |
| 73837Microscopy examination for fungal infection in skin, hair or nails at one or more sites, performed by a participating nurse practitioner. | $6.90 | — | $5.90 (85%) |
| 73839HbA1c test for diabetes screening in asymptomatic high-risk patients, limited to once per 12 months. | $16.80 | — | $14.30 (85%) |
| 73840Measurement of HbA1c to monitor blood sugar control in established diabetes, limited to 4 tests per 12 months. | $17.00 | — | $14.45 (85%) |
| 73844Measurement of albumin-to-creatinine ratio in a random urine sample to assess kidney damage in patients with diabetes or at risk of microalbuminuria. | $20.35 | — | $17.30 (85%) |