An assessment of nucleic acid amplification testing for active mycobacterial infection

Category 6 – PATHOLOGY SERVICES

69324 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 1 specimen of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 1 operative or biopsy specimen, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 Fee: $43.00 Benefit: 75% = $32.25 85% = $36.55

69325 A test described in item 69324 if rendered by a receiving approved pathology practitioner (Item is subject to rule 18) Fee: $43.00 Benefit: 75% = $32.25 85% = $36.55

69327 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 2 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 2 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 Fee: $85.00 Benefit: 75% = $63.75 85% = $72.25

69328 A test described in item 69327 if rendered by a receiving approved pathology practitioner (Item is subject to rule 18) Fee: $85.00 Benefit: 75% = $63.75 85% = $72.25

69330 Microscopy (with appropriate stains) and culture for mycobacteria - 3 specimens of sputum, urine, or other body fluid or 3 operative or biopsy specimens, including (if performed): (a) microscopy and culture of other bacterial pathogens isolated as a result of this procedure; or (b) pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing; including a service mentioned in item 69300 Fee: $128.00 Benefit: 75% = $96.00 85% = $108.80

69331 A test described in item 69330 if rendered by a receiving approved pathology practitioner (Item is subject to rule 18) Fee: $128.00 Benefit: 75% = $96.00 85% = $108.80

Source: MBS Online. Available from URL: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Downloads-201407 (accessed 16 June 2014)