Application Detail

Description of Medical Service

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to image the liver. MRI utilises strong, uniform magnetic fields to investigate the anatomy, perfusion, tissue characterisation and function of different organs and systems within the human body.

Description of Medical Condition

MRI of the liver for the evaluation of hepatic metastases for initial staging or restaging prior to treatment using interventional techniques.

Reason for Application

The Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Committee of the MBS Review Taskforce recommended a new MBS item for MRI of the liver for the evaluation of hepatic metastases for initial staging or restaging prior to treatment using interventional techniques. MSAC application 1372.1 was for MRI of the liver for patients with known colorectal carcinoma (CRC) with suspected or proven liver metastases and patients with known or suspected hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for the purposes of cancer staging. However, this service is limited to patients with known CRC with suspected or proven liver metastases and patients with known or suspected HCC. A service is required for MRI of the liver for additional oncologic indications.

Medical Service Type

Investigative technology

Previous Application Number/s

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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Consultation Survey

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PASC Consultation
Not applicable

MSAC Consultation
MSAC Consultation closed 8 October 2021

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PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 383 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 98 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

Bypassed PASC

ESC

Bypassed ESC

MSAC

25-26 November 2021