Monday, 13 October 2025
Consultation | Phase 2 of the MBS Ultrasound Review
The Department of Health has released Phase 2 of the Review of Select Medicare Funded Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Services. This consultation paper proposes changes to Medicare-funded pelvic and obstetric ultrasound items. The specific proposals are:
Obstetric ultrasound
- Clearer item structure for singleton, twin and higher-order multiple pregnancies
- Revised fees recognising the workload of multiple pregnancies Public Consultation Paper for Phase Two of the Review of Select Medicare Funded Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Services
- New items for further examinations when clinically required
Pelvic ultrasound
- Increased fees for general pelvic ultrasound (item 55065)
- Updated descriptors and fees for ultrasound with saline infusion (proposed items 55990 and 55993)
- New item for contrast-based tubal patency testing (HyCoSy/HyFoSy) used in fertility care
Provide your feedback
The ASA encourages members to review the consultation paper and share your feedback on the proposed pelvic and obstetric changes.
Any feedback would be appreciated by Monday 3 November to policy@songraphers.org
Consultation Paper | Review of Select Medicare Funded Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Services