MBS item 56553 · Category 5
Computed tomography—scan of colon for exclusion or diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia in a symptomatic or high risk patient if:(a) one or more of the following applies:(i) the patient has had an incomplete colonoscopy in the 3 months before the scan;(ii) there is a high grade colonic obstruction;(iii) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician who performs colonoscopies in the practice of the specialist’s or consultant physician’s speciality; and(b) the service is not a service to which item 56301, 56307, 56401, 56407, 56409, 56412, 56501, 56507, 56801, 56807 or 57001 applies (R) (Anaes.)
Schedule fee$600.30
75% benefit$450.25
85% benefit$510.30
100% benefit—
EMSN capN
Start date2015-09-01
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Classification
Where the item sits in the MBS
Category: 5
Group: I2
Subgroup: 6
Subheading: —
Anaesthetic indicator: Y