RNA Testing for Hepatitis C Amendment Determination 2026
Summary
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has amended the Health Insurance (Section 4BA - Pathologist-Determinable Services) Determination 2025 to update Medicare Schedule items for Hepatitis C RNA testing. The amendment modifies coverage and billing requirements for pathology services under Medicare. Pathologists and pathology laboratories performing Hepatitis C RNA testing must comply with revised claiming procedures.
What changed
The determination amends Schedule 1 of the Health Insurance (Section 4BA - Pathologist-Determinable Services) Determination 2025, specifically updating Medicare benefits and service descriptions related to Hepatitis C RNA testing. The amendment affects how pathologists can determine and claim eligible services under Section 4BA of the Health Insurance Act 1973.
Pathologists and pathology laboratories providing Hepatitis C RNA testing services must update their billing systems and compliance procedures to align with the revised Schedule items. These changes may affect service eligibility, claiming pathways, and rebate amounts for Hepatitis C diagnostic testing under Medicare.
What to do next
- Review updated Medicare Schedule items for Hepatitis C RNA testing
- Update pathology billing and claiming procedures to reflect amendments
- Ensure compliance with revised pathologist-determinable service requirements
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Health Insurance (Section 4BA - Pathologist-Determinable Services) Amendment (Ribonucleic Acid Testing for Hepatitis C) Determination 2026
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- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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- Health Insurance Act 1973 Latest version F2026L00413 07 April 2026
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- 4 Schedules
- Schedule 1—Amendments
- Health Insurance (Section 4BA - Pathologist-Determinable Services) Determination 2025
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