Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) produces a 3D image of the breast by using several x-rays obtained at different angles.Description of Medical Condition
In the diagnostic/symptomatic setting, DBT is used to investigate breast conditions such as inflammation/infection, benign/malignant neoplasms amd trauma. In the screening asymptomatic setting, it is used to detect unsuspected cancer.Reason for Application
New MBS item(s)Medical Service Type
InvestigativePrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 1298 KB)Application Form (Word 87 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation Survey (PDF 489 KB)Consultation Survey (Word 68 KB)
PICO Confirmation
PICO Confirmation (PDF 2361 KB)PICO Confirmation (Word 2049 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
MSAC, in conjunction with the applicant, requested that Application 1567 – Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT or 3D mammography) 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.