MBS item

38325
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Intravascular ultrasound imaging during coronary stent insertion to optimize stent sizing and placement in left main lesions or lesions ≥28mm long, once per episode of care.

Category 3 · Therapeutic procedures[Group T8 · subgroup 6](/groups/T8)In hospital only (H)

Schedule fee$553.15

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital—

75% benefitIn hospital$414.90

The schedule fee for MBS item 38325 is $553.15. Medicare pays $414.90 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 July 2026.

Gap for what you charge
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Your fee$

In hospital (private)

Medicare pays$414.90

Fund pays (minimum)$138.25

Patient gap$0.00

Assumes a privately admitted patient whose hospital cover includes this service. The fund must pay at least 25% of the schedule fee. Pick a fund rate below to see its no-gap or known-gap split.

Item descriptor
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Use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during transluminal insertion of stents, to optimise procedural strategy, appropriate stent size and assessment of stent apposition, for a patient documented with: (a) one or more left main coronary artery lesions; or (b) one or more lesions at least 28mm in length in other locations; if performed in association with a service to which item 38307, 38308, 38310, 38311, 38313, 38314, 38316, 38317, 38319, 38320, 38322 or 38323 applies Applicable once per episode of care (for one or more lesions) (H) (Anaes.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=38325)

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

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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=38325) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.