MBS item

60024
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Digital subtraction angiography of the abdomen with 1 to 3 data acquisition runs, performed under anaesthesia.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I3 · subgroup 13](/groups/I3)In hospital only (H)

Schedule fee$664.50

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital—

75% benefitIn hospital$498.40

The schedule fee for MBS item 60024 is $664.50. Medicare pays $498.40 (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$498.40

Fund pays (minimum)$166.10

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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Digital subtraction angiography, examination of abdomen—1 to 3 data acquisition runs (R) (H) (Anaes.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=60024)

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=60024) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.