MBS item

57413
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Low-dose chest CT scan for follow-up of lung nodules identified in National Lung Cancer Screening Program, within 2 years of initial screening or previous interval scan, using standardised nodule management protocol.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I2 · subgroup 14](/groups/I2)

Schedule fee$347.55

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$295.45

75% benefitIn hospital$260.70

The schedule fee for MBS item 57413 is $347.55. Medicare pays $295.45 (85%) out of hospital, or $260.70 (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$295.45

Patient gap$52.10

Bulk billing means accepting $295.45 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=57413)

Item descriptor
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Low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT) scan of chest for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, without intravenous contrast medium, where: (a) the service is: (i) performed as a clinical follow-up within 2 years of a screening low-dose CT scan of MBS item 57410; or (ii) performed as a clinical follow-up to a previous interval low-dose CT scan of MBS item 57413 linked to MBS item 57410; and (b) the service utilises the agreed nodule management protocol for standardised lung nodule identification, classification and reporting; and (c) the service is bulk-billed (R) (Anaes.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=57413)

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=57413) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.