MBS item

73386
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Genetic analysis of embryonic tissue from up to 2 embryos for pre-implantation testing in a single assisted reproductive cycle, requested by a specialist; limited to once per cycle and not applicable if items 73385 or 73387 already apply.

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

Schedule fee$1,270.00

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$1,165.50

75% benefitIn hospital$952.50

The schedule fee for MBS item 73386 is $1,270.00. Medicare pays $1,165.50 (85%) out of hospital, or $952.50 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 November 2021.

Gap for what you charge
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Your fee$

Out of hospitalIn hospital (private)

Medicare pays$1,165.50

Patient gap$104.50

Bulk billing means accepting $1,165.50 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=73386)

Item descriptor
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Genetic analysis, for a patient who is eligible for this service under clause 2.7.3A of the Pathology Services Table (see PR.7.1), of embryonic tissue from samples from 2 embryos, if: (a) the analysis is: (i) requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and (ii) for the purpose of providing a pre‑implantation genetic test; and (iii) performed on embryos that were produced in a single assisted reproductive treatment cycle; and (b) the service is not a service to which item 73385 or 73387 applies for the same assisted reproductive treatment cycle Applicable not more than once per assisted reproductive treatment cycle for the 2 embryos tested

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=73386)

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=73386) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.