MBS item

55709
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Ultrasound scan of pelvis or abdomen for pregnancy dating and fetal anatomy assessment between 17-22 weeks gestation, with full parameter measurements, not done same day as other specified scans.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I1 · subgroup 5](/groups/I1)

Schedule fee$44.70

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$38.00

75% benefitIn hospital$33.55

The schedule fee for MBS item 55709 is $44.70. Medicare pays $38.00 (85%) out of hospital, or $33.55 (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$38.00

Patient gap$6.70

Bulk billing means accepting $38.00 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=55709)

Item descriptor
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Pelvis or abdomen, pregnancy‑related or pregnancy complication, fetal development and anatomy, ultrasound (the current ultrasound) scan of, by any or all approaches, with measurement of all parameters for dating purposes, if: (a) the dating of the pregnancy (as confirmed by the current ultrasound) is 17 to 22 weeks of gestation; and (b) the current ultrasound: (i) is not performed in the same pregnancy as item 55706; and (ii) is not performed on the same patient within 24 hours of a service mentioned in item 55757 or 55758 (NR)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=55709)

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=55709) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.