New item for colonoscopy following a positive faecal occult blood test (FOBT)

From 1 July 2026, there will be a new item (item 32219) for colonoscopy following a positive faecal occult blood test (FOBT). Item 32222 will be amended to remove FOBT services from the descriptor.

These changes are relevant for health practitioners providing colonoscopies such as gastroenterologists and endoscopists in addition to some general surgeons and specially trained rural GPs. These changes are relevant to patients who have a positive FOBT and require a colonoscopy to investigate for causes of this positive test.

Further information can be found in the factsheets below:

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