1464 – Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging for improved definition of the breast cancer primary

New MBS item.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to image the breast when there is a discrepancy between clinical examination findings and conventional imaging findings.

Type: Investigative medical service

Patients diagnosed with breast cancer present either with a palpable lump or abnormality noted on screening (usually on mammogram and confirmed on ultrasound).

• PASC meeting: 12 April 2017
• ESC meeting: -
• MSAC meeting: 1 June 2018 
  
   

Note: The MSAC, in conjunction with the applicant, requested that Application 1464 - Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for improved definition of the breast cancer primary be placed on hold.

MSAC has referred this application to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for a Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research grant opportunity. The MRFF provides an opportunity to support research that addresses questions that focus on the comparative effectiveness of health services and areas of health system practice with low or insubstantial evidence.

MSAC will review the research when it becomes available.