Application Detail

Description of Medical Service

Computed tomography (CT) colonography is a CT scan to look at the bowel and has been shown to detect cancer and precancerous growths. CT colonography is an alternative test to colonoscopy that is minimally invasive.

Description of Medical Condition

Colorectal cancer is a common cancer in Australia and is a frequent cause of cancer death. Australia has invested in a cancer screening program and patients with suspected cancer are currently referred for colonoscopy.

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Investigative technology

Previous Application Number/s

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Summary and PICO Set

Application Summary (PDF 318 KB)
Application Summary (Word 50 KB)

PICO Set 1 (PDF 469 KB)
PICO Set 1 (Word 163 KB)

PICO Set 2 (PDF 492 KB)
PICO Set 2 (Word 162 KB)

PICO Set 3 (PDF 506 KB)
PICO Set 3 (Word 163 KB)

PICO Set 4 (PDF 483 KB)
PICO Set 4 (Word 162 KB)

PICO Set 5 (PDF 467 KB)
PICO Set 5 (Word 162 KB)

PICO Set 6 (PDF 472 KB)
PICO Set 6 (Word 163 KB)

Consultation Survey

Consultation Survey

PASC Consultation
PASC consultation closes Friday 8 November 2024. Any consultation received after this date will automatically be included in the MSAC consultation for this application.

MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation TBA – please subscribe to the MSAC email bulletin to be notified when this application is scheduled for MSAC consideration. The bulletin will also advise the closing date for consultation input.

For further information please refer to PASC, ESC, MSAC Key Dates

For further information on the consultation process please refer to MSAC Consultation Process

PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

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Meetings for this Application

PASC

12-13 December 2024

ESC

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MSAC

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