Application Detail

Status

Open

Description of Medical Service

Broadening the indications for existing MBS Item numbers for 18F-FDG PET-CT for lymphoma to include all FDG-avid lymphomas.

Description of Medical Condition

Existing MBS item numbers cover approximately 75% of all lymphomas. There are several other systemic lymphomas that are FDG-avid, particularly follicular lymphoma, as well as a number of rarer histologies.

Reason for Application

Amendment to MBS item

Medical Service Type

Investigative

Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 982 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 255 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

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ESC

6 - 7 October 2016

MSAC

24 - 25 November 2016