MBS item

11507
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Spirometry with flow-volume loops and FeNO measurement performed by a respiratory scientist under specialist supervision in a respiratory laboratory, with at least 3 recordings and a written report.

Category 2 · Diagnostic procedures and investigations[Group D1 · subgroup 4](/groups/D1)

Schedule fee$119.95

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$102.00

75% benefitIn hospital$90.00

The schedule fee for MBS item 11507 is $119.95. Medicare pays $102.00 (85%) out of hospital, or $90.00 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 July 2026.

Gap for what you charge
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Your fee$

Out of hospitalIn hospital (private)

Medicare pays$102.00

Patient gap$17.95

Bulk billing means accepting $102.00 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=11507)

Item descriptor
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Measurement of spirometry: (a) that includes continuous measurement of the relationship between flow and volume during expiration or during expiration and inspiration, performed before and after inhalation of a bronchodilator; and (b) fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) concentration in exhaled breath; if: (c) the measurement is performed: (i) under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician; and (ii) with continuous attendance by a respiratory scientist; and (iii) in a respiratory laboratory equipped to perform complex lung function tests; and (d) a permanently recorded tracing and written report is provided; and (e) 3 or more spirometry recordings are performed unless difficult to achieve for clinical reasons; each occasion at which one or more such tests are performed Not applicable to a service associated with a service to which item 11503 or 11512 applies

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=11507)

Health fund and DVA rates
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Total fee each scheme recognises for this item in hospital.

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Guides
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- [In-hospital billing: the 75% benefit, the 25% fund benefit, and no-gap and known-gap schemes](/guides/in-hospital-billing-and-gap-cover)
- [Bulk billing incentives and BBPIP explained: 2026 amounts by MM area](/guides/bulk-billing-incentives)
- [The MBS multiple operation rule and surgical assistant fees](/guides/multiple-operation-rule)
- [Assignment of benefit for bulk billing: the changes from 1 July 2026](/guides/assignment-of-benefit-2026)
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Data source: [Australian Government Medicare Benefits Schedule](https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/) · Record updated 1 September 2026. Health fund rates come from each fund's published schedule. Verify item descriptors, rules and fees on [MBS Online](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=11507) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.
