Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer - MBS item (15940)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

15940
Megavoltage treatment—level 3.2 Complex multiple-dose level intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment, or single-dose level IMRT treatment requiring motion management, and image verification, if: (a) the treatment is delivered using a device that is included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods; and (b) image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) imaging is used (with motion management functionality if required) to implement a complex IMRT plan at a level that is equivalent to or higher than that described in item 15914; and (c) radiation field positioning requires accurate dose delivery to the target; and (d) image decisions and actions are documented in the patient’s record