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1815 – Computed tomography (CT) of the coronary arteries to determine coronary artery calcium score

Find out about the service or technology in application 1815 and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input, and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Pre-assessment
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation Open
  • Pre-MSAC consultation Not yet started
  • Outcome Pending

Application details

Applicant

CAD Frontiers Pty Ltd

Reason for application

New Medicare Benefits Schedule item.

Service or technology in this application

A coronary artery calcium score is used to assess the amount of hardened fatty deposits (calcified plaque) in the blood vessels (arteries) that supply blood to the heart. This score is determined through a CT scan of the heart that does not require any injections of dye or contrast material. The scan can detect tiny calcium deposits, which are a sign of atherosclerotic plaque. Higher calcium scores usually suggest a person has a greater build-up of calcified plaque and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The calcium score, combined with other risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and family history, can be used to guide decisions about medications and lifestyle changes to reduce a person’s risk of a cardiovascular event.

Medical condition this application addresses

Coronary atherosclerosis is a condition where cholesterol and other substances build up in the walls of the blood vessels (arteries) that supply the heart, leading to hardening and narrowing of these vessels and increasing the risk of a heart attack. Subclinical atherosclerosis refers to the presence of these fatty deposits (plaques) before symptoms develop. This condition is common across all age groups, and if left untreated can progress to severe disease and an increased risk of a cardiovascular event including a heart attack.

Consultation survey and deadlines

The following consultation deadlines apply:

  • Pre-PASC consultation deadline: Friday 13 March 2026 11:59pm AEDT
  • Pre-MSAC consultation deadline: 

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Meetings to consider this application

This application will be considered at the following meetings:

  • PASC meeting: 16 to 17 April 2026
  • ESC meeting: To be confirmed
  • MSAC meeting: To be confirmed

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Outcome details

The outcome of this application is pending.

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