MBS item

61321
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Single rest myocardial perfusion SPECT study using Tc-99m to assess viable and non-viable myocardium in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and coronary artery disease, requested by a specialist, not within 24 months of previous study.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I4 · subgroup 1](/groups/I4)

Schedule fee$357.70

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$304.05

75% benefitIn hospital$268.30

The schedule fee for MBS item 61321 is $357.70. Medicare pays $304.05 (85%) out of hospital, or $268.30 (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$304.05

Patient gap$53.65

Bulk billing means accepting $304.05 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=61321)

Item descriptor
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Single rest myocardial perfusion study for the assessment of the extent and severity of viable and non‑viable myocardium, with single photon emission tomography, with or without planar imaging, if: (a) the patient has left ventricular systolic dysfunction and probable or confirmed coronary artery disease; and (b) the service uses a single rest technetium‑99m (Tc‑99m) protocol; and (c) the service is requested by a specialist or a consultant physician; and (d) the service is not associated with a service to which item 11704, 11705, 11707, 11714, 11729, 11730, 61325, 61329, 61345, 61398 or 61406 applies; and (e) if the patient is 17 years or older—a service to which this item, or item 61325, 61329, 61345, 61398 or 61406 applies has not been provided to the patient in the previous 24 months (R)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=61321)

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

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Guides
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- [How Medicare benefits work: schedule fees, 75%, 85% and 100%](/guides/how-medicare-benefits-work)
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- [In-hospital billing: the 75% benefit, the 25% fund benefit, and no-gap and known-gap schemes](/guides/in-hospital-billing-and-gap-cover)
- [Bulk billing incentives and BBPIP explained: 2026 amounts by MM area](/guides/bulk-billing-incentives)
- [The MBS multiple operation rule and surgical assistant fees](/guides/multiple-operation-rule)
- [Assignment of benefit for bulk billing: the changes from 1 July 2026](/guides/assignment-of-benefit-2026)
- [MBS telehealth rules: the eligible telehealth practitioner and phone items](/guides/mbs-telehealth-rules)
- [GP chronic condition management plans: items 965 and 967 explained](/guides/chronic-condition-management-plans)
- [Medicare billing compliance: claim time limits, records and the 80/20 rule](/guides/medicare-billing-compliance)

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=61321) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.