MBS item

73412
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Deletion testing of HBA1 and HBA2 genes to confirm suspected large deletion variants in patients of reproductive age with alpha thalassaemia or their reproductive partners, when initial deletion testing was inconclusive.

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

Schedule fee$250.00

100% benefitGP, out of hospital—

85% benefitOut of hospital$212.50

75% benefitIn hospital$187.50

The schedule fee for MBS item 73412 is $250.00. Medicare pays $212.50 (85%) out of hospital, or $187.50 (75%) for a privately admitted patient in hospital. Fee effective 1 July 2022.

Gap for what you charge
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Your fee$

Out of hospitalIn hospital (private)

Medicare pays$212.50

Patient gap$37.50

Bulk billing means accepting $212.50 as full payment, with no gap and no extra charges. [Add incentives](/bulk-billing?item=73412)

Item descriptor
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Deletion testing of HBA1 and HBA2, if the results of deletion testing described in item 73410 were inconclusive and a large deletion variant is suspected, either: (a) for the diagnosis of alpha thalassaemia in a patient of reproductive age; or (b) for the determination of carrier status in a reproductive partner of a person with alpha thalassaemia

[Explanatory notes and rules on MBS Online ↗](https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=73412)

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=73412) before billing. This is a reference tool, not billing or financial advice.