MBS item

73072
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HPV partial genotyping test for cervical cancer investigation or follow-up in high-risk patients, those with prior HPV/pre-cancer/cancer, symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer, post-treatment monitoring, glandular abnormalities, DES exposure, or pri…

Category 6 · Pathology services[Group P6](/groups/P6)

Schedule fee$36.80

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$31.30

75% benefitIn hospital$27.60

The schedule fee for MBS item 73072 is $36.80. Medicare pays $31.30 (85%) out of hospital, or $27.60 (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$31.30

Patient gap$5.50

Bulk billing means accepting $31.30 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=73072)

Item descriptor
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A test, including partial genotyping, for oncogenic human papillomavirus: (a) for the investigation of a patient in a specific population that appears to have a higher risk of cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (b) for the follow‑up management of a patient with a previously detected oncogenic human papillomavirus infection or cervical pre‑cancer or cancer; or (c) for the investigation of a patient with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer; or (d) for the follow‑up management of a patient after treatment of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix; or (e) for the follow‑up management of a patient with glandular abnormalities; or (f) for the follow‑up management of a patient exposed to diethylstilboestrol in utero; or (g) for a patient previously treated for a genital tract malignancy when performed as a co-test for both human papillomavirus (HPV) and liquid-based cytology (LBC).

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=73072)

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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- [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)
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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=73072) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.