MBS item

73317
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Genetic testing for C282Y HFE mutation and other haemochromatosis mutations in patients with elevated iron markers, or those with first-degree relatives with haemochromatosis or relevant HFE mutations.

Category 6 · Pathology services[Group P7](/groups/P7)

Schedule fee$36.45

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$31.00

75% benefitIn hospital$27.35

The schedule fee for MBS item 73317 is $36.45. Medicare pays $31.00 (85%) out of hospital, or $27.35 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 January 2013.

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Your fee$

Out of hospitalIn hospital (private)

Medicare pays$31.00

Patient gap$5.45

Bulk billing means accepting $31.00 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=73317)

Item descriptor
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Detection of the C282Y genetic mutation of the HFE gene and, if performed, detection of other mutations for haemochromatosis where: (a) the patient has an elevated transferrin saturation or elevated serum ferritin on testing of repeated specimens; or (b) the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis; or (c) the patient has a first degree relative with homozygosity for the C282Y genetic mutation, or with compound heterozygosity for recognised genetic mutations for haemochromatosis (Item is subject to rule 20)

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=73317)

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=73317) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.