FUNDING OF HCV TESTING

More detailed information on Medicare benefits for hepatitis C tests can be found on MBS Online (schedule Category 6– Pathology items and descriptions).¹¹

A Medicare benefit for pathology testing for hepatitis C will be payable where the service was determined to be necessary by the patient's medical practitioner, was provided by an accredited pathology laboratory, and where the patient meets the requirements for the relevant MBS Item. Benefits would be payable for the attendance and tests which are considered reasonably necessary according to a patient’s individual circumstances.

Any inquiries concerning matters of interpretation of MBS Items, including eligibility, should be directed to the Department of Health in the first instance via email to: [email protected] Services Australia is responsible for the day-to-day administration and payment of benefits under the Medicare arrangements. For enquiries relating to Medicare payments, phone 132 150.