Thoracic surgery MBS changes

This page provides information on 1 March 2023 changes to thoracic surgery MBS services

Page last updated: 05 April 2023

From 1 March 2023, the Australian Government is making changes to modernise Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) funded thoracic surgery services to ensure they reflect contemporary clinical practice. The changes are a result of the MBS Review Taskforce recommendations following extensive consultation with stakeholders.

Further information is available in the following Factsheet and Quick Reference Guide (QRG):
PDF Version Factsheet for Thoracic surgery MBS changes (PDF 236 KB)
Word Version Factsheet for Thoracic surgery MBS changes (Word 125 KB)

PDF Version QRG for Thoracic surgery MBS changes (PDF 323 KB)
Word Version QRG for Thoracic surgery MBS changes (Word 159 KB)

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