MBS item

57364
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CT coronary angiography on 64+ slice scanner for stable symptoms with new left ventricular dysfunction, coronary anomaly exclusion, pre-cardiac surgery assessment, or bypass graft patency evaluation; specialist-requested only.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I2 · subgroup 12](/groups/I2)

Schedule fee$808.10

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$703.60

75% benefitIn hospital$606.10

The schedule fee for MBS item 57364 is $808.10. Medicare pays $703.60 (85%) out of hospital, or $606.10 (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$703.60

Patient gap$104.50

Bulk billing means accepting $703.60 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=57364)

Item descriptor
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Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: TR.8.3 (item 38247), TR.8.2 (item 38249) or item 38252 if subclause (iv) applies. Computed tomography of the coronary arteries performed on a minimum of a 64 slice (or equivalent) scanner, if: (a) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and (b) at least one of the following apply to the patient: (i) the patient has stable symptoms and newly recognised left ventricular systolic dysfunction of unknown aetiology; (ii) the patient requires exclusion of coronary artery anomaly or fistula; (iii) the patient will be undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery; (iv) the patient meets the criteria to be eligible for a service to which item 38247, 38249 or 38252 applies, but as an alternative to selective coronary angiography will require an assessment of the patency of one or more bypass grafts (R) (Anaes.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=57364)

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=57364) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.