MBS item

63563
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MRI of pelvis or abdomen for subfertility assessment (Mullerian duct anomaly, uterine mass evaluation, or recurrent IVF implantation failure) or surgical planning for deep endometriosis with inconclusive ultrasound; maximum once per 2 years.

Category 5 · Diagnostic imaging services[Group I5 · subgroup 20](/groups/I5)

Schedule fee$463.80

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$394.25

75% benefitIn hospital$347.85

The schedule fee for MBS item 63563 is $463.80. Medicare pays $394.25 (85%) out of hospital, or $347.85 (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$394.25

Patient gap$69.55

Bulk billing means accepting $394.25 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=63563)

Item descriptor
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MRI scan of the pelvis or abdomen, if the request for the scan identifies that the investigation is for: (a) sub‑fertility that requires one or more of the following: (i) an investigation of suspected Mullerian duct anomaly seen in pelvic ultrasound or hysterosalpingogram; (ii) an assessment of uterine mass identified on pelvic ultrasound before consideration of surgery; (iii) an investigation of recurrent implantation failure in IVF (2 or more embryo transfer cycles without viable pregnancy); or (b) surgical planning of a patient with known or suspected deep endometriosis involving the bowel, bladder or ureter (or any combination of the bowel, bladder or ureter), where the results of pelvic ultrasound are inconclusive Applicable not more than once in a 2 year period (R) (Contrast) (Anaes.)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=63563)

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

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- [Bulk billing incentives and BBPIP explained: 2026 amounts by MM area](/guides/bulk-billing-incentives)
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- [Assignment of benefit for bulk billing: the changes from 1 July 2026](/guides/assignment-of-benefit-2026)
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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=63563) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.